Thyroid Issues
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Anyone Ever Have Post Partum Thyroiditis?
Asked by A.W. from Amarillo
on May 30, 2009
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Hi gals! I am 8 months postpartum and about a month ago I noticed a bulge on my throat. I asked my husband if he could see it, but he thought I was crazy. Then last...
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- Hi A., I had this when my daughter was born and she's now 22. I still have my thyroid. Typically they don't remove your thyroid for postpartum thyroiditis. With Po...
- Alex, Hyperthyroid can be very serious. I have a great endocrinologist. Her name is Audrey Miklius and she is with Dallas Endocrine Associates. Good luck and God b...
- Hey A. Sounds like you have gotten all sorts of thoughts here...bur I will add in my 02. Many women deal with some thyroid issues after birth--especially for women...
Hypothyroidism Alternative Remedy
Asked by C.B. from Odessa
on August 13, 2008
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I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when i was pregnant with my second. After i stopped nursing, i decided to stop taking the prescription and try something from the n...
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- Take your prescription. My Mum has this illness and she almost died as it was left too long before it was diagnosed. If you don't take your thyroid drugs you can do se...
- Hi C.. I commend you in being such a positive & loving wife & mother! 3 boys...wow! Anyways. My hubby & I have a ministry in which we help families with various ...
- I noticed the article quote didn't say thyroid. While I do believe that we should avoid chemicals/additives/impurties/ toxins as much as possible, I nearly died and l...
Extreme Hair Loss
Asked by A.S. from San Francisco
on May 2, 2009
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I have heard about moms losing their hair just after having a baby, but I have a 14 month old and this only started about a month and a half ago. Not only am I losing ...
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- You need to go to a dermatologists and have them test you for Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata, also you could be premenapausal so having hormone levels check...
- 14 months is unusually late, but I guess it's possible. If you lose hair the follicle is dormant and hair begins to regrow after 3 months. After hair loss it takes a...
- I had hair loss when I developed a tyroid problem. You may ask your doctor if you can have a blood test to see if there is a problem.
Hyperthyriod Problems - How Do You Live with This?
Asked by J.B. from Bloomington
on September 22, 2009
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Ten months after I had my daughter, April of this year, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. To say the least I was floored by this diagnosis. To be honest I thought ...
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- Dear J., I go to a chiropractor that has the education of a MD. He cannot give out perscriptions, however. I'm giving you his telephone # at his office because I th...
- I am on Natures Thyroid. It is a prescription thyroid medication but it is actually derived from a pig thyroid (I know weird right?) But it really works. My mom was di...
- Your hair loss is related to your thyroid problem, not the meds. I would suggest going with the advice of your endocrinologist. They specialize in dealing with these...
Hypothyroidism
Asked by N.F. from Chicago
on August 1, 2008
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I am right around 6 weeks pregnant and just found out that my thyroid levels were elevated. I will start a medication in the morning to regulate the levels. Has anyo...
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- Hi N., I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when my first child was four months old. As your dr may have told you, something like 7% of women have a problem with t...
- Hi N.: No worries... I too have hypothyroidism, it happened after my first daughter was born! She's now thirteen, and I am still treating it with one little pill....
- My grandmother had it. There are different types. You can always check http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hypothyroidism-topic-overview I read 5 million people have...
Cyclothymic/Hyperthymic Temperament
Asked by E.M. from Denver
on June 15, 2010
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Anybody know anything about it? My husband just went to a psychiatrist to talk about ADHD but the doc thinks he has "Cyclothymic/Hyperthymic Temperament" instead. A...
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- This is a list of patterns found in Hyperthymic Temperament. I know Stuart also posted the list for Cyclothymic. Cheerful and exuberant Articulate and jocular O...
- Hi-- I have a totally random question that may or may not make sense to you. Almost all body imbalances originate in the gut. That is why putting people with ADHD o...
- Wow McK4, That is interesting. Do any of the symptoms below fit? Keep in mind though that many of us can look at the list and think, "hey! that's me." SMILE. ...
Severe Weight Loss While Breastfeeding
Asked by V.C. from Washington DC
on April 22, 2008
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I'm a little embarrassed to be asking this question, as I'm feeling pretty lucky about this, but here goes. I am 5'4", was a size 8 before my first pregnancy, and neve...
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- It's normal to lose a lot while breastfeeding. As long as you are still eating you should be fine. Not sure what it is about nursing but I lost a lot also. I later ga...
- First off I'd say yes tell your doctor and have your thyroid checked. If it it is your thyroid it could be dangerous long term even though the perks are great now. A...
- V., I, too, got VERY thin after having my first child and breastfeeding.....in fact, my OB told me to stop since I literally had NO fat stores left by my son's firs...
Under Weight & Nursing - Any Tips?
Asked by A.M. from Portland
on January 10, 2011
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Hi Mamas! I'm having a problem keeping on weight while nursing my ravenous son. We're 9 months postpartum and I'm now about 20 lbs under weight. I've always been "l...
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- You've gotten some great ideas. How about adding an Ensure? Also - make yourself some mac-n-cheese using cream instead of milk, or substitute cream or 1/2 and 1/2 in...
- I lost all my pregnancy weight from breastfeeding. My babies just sucked all the fat right out of me. : ) Why do you feel you need to pack on weight before you get p...
- Eat some ice cream!! LOL It is good to get some fat in you while breast feeding. That is why the Dr.'s tell you to put your babies on whole milk until they are at l...
Birth Control Pills - Need Some Women Advice!
Asked by J.F. from Fayetteville
on March 19, 2010
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Hi ladies, I recently saw my Gyn. doctor because of symptoms I've been having that I thought was being caused by my birth control pills. The few days before my period...
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- I am 39 years old and have two children, 12 and almost 6, and was trying the NuvaRing with that same concept, switching it out without a break so that I wouldn't have ...
- I agree that you should ask to see your Primary Care Provider as soon as possible. I'm not a doctor, nurse - I've worked with doctors for over a decade, have a degr...
- It could be hormonal, or even some kind of vitamin or mineral deficiency. You might just talk to your primary care physician and ask if you can have a complete blood w...
Hair Falling Out
Asked by A.L. from Anchorage
on October 6, 2008
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My 2nd baby is now four months old. My hair fell out a little with my first son, but seems to be falling out a lot with my second. Is there anything I can do? I'm taki...
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- My hair has fallen out excessively after each baby too - eventually it stops and starts to thicken up again. My hairdresser recommended Nioxin products, I have used th...
- As others have said, it's normal. If you're feeling extraordinarily tired (yeah, right - you have a baby!), it might be worth a blood test to check your iron. I wha...
- I had low B12 levels after my 1st and my hair was falling out like crazy. I had to have b12 injections for a couple months then I was fine.
