Hypothyroidism - Bethel,CT

I have hypothyroidism that struck after my son was born too. I would HIGHLY recommend reading some of Mary Shomon's books on hypothyroidism. I found them very informative and very helpful. She really spells it all out in a way you can easily understand, and helps you talk frankly and as an educated patient with your doctor. DO NOT let them blow you off! If you are having symptoms, find a doctor who is willing to treat you. I'm curious, do you know what your TSH was? Many people are in "normal" range, but still symptomatic. Mary's books talk a lot about this. The "normal" range changed a few years ago, but some doctors (not endos) are still using the old range. It is VERY important that you get help before getting pregnant again, if that is your desire. The baby relies on your TSH for the first 12 weeks, and if you are running low, your baby could be at risk for retardation (not to scare you) and other issues affecting their mental development. Keep looking and find a good doctor who will listen to you. Read reviews online, ask friends for referrals, etc. Mary's website is a great resource too- http://thyroid.about.com/.

Good luck to you. I hope you find that great doctor and soon.
T.
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I know Yale has some great docs. I would try there. Good luck.

I went to my doc for post partum when my baby was 5 months old. She checked my thyroid and it was totally not functioning...she said it was basically super hypothyroidism. You can have what is called postpartum hypothyroiditis, where your thyroid is out of sorts after having a baby, but then gets back to normal.

You mentioned that your thyroid antibodies are high. There is also something called Hashimoto's Disease, it is an autoimmune disease where your body attacks your thyroid, and it will eventually stop working. I found out that I not only had postpartum thyroiditis, but the Hashimoto's too. I'm not sure about not treating the antibodies, but you can always call another endocrinologist to find out. I guess my is treated because my TSH is abnormal too.

Best of luck to you!

Have they checked your blood calcium level? Could it be parathyroid disease? My mom has that. She's in Florida though so I don't know of anyone in Connecticut. good luck.

Hi,
I am sorry that you are going through these challenges. I have gone through my own Auto-Immune disease issues. Since you are willing to try a holistic approach, would you be interested in reading some info that I have used to help others dealing with this? You can email me your email and I can forward it to you.
E.

Hi E.,
The thyroid is tricky. There is an endocrinologist in Danbury, Dr. Rita Landman. She's great. I had thyroid cancer and after it was removed, she was responsible for regulating me. I take levothyroxine. I am NOT suggesting you have thyroid cancer. I'm just saying that she was on top of my situation. After my surgery it took almost a year to regulate me. Then I had my second son and that took 6 months before I felt like I was myself again with my medication. Having a baby can really send your system into weirdness :o) It is frustrating feeling tired all the time especially with a little one. If I can help in any other way, please let me know. Good luck and be well.

Have you tried to cut out floride and chlorine? Are you getting enough iodine? Try a kelp supplement

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Have you tried to cut out floride and chlorine? Are you getting enough iodine? Try a kelp supplement