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Pregnant with Hypo-thyroid
Read all 18 responses: "we just found out that i have hypothyroidism. we have not met with the specialists. i know that i will be fine with the right ...
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- Hi M.! You've got some great advice here! I am another hypo-mama....diagnosed after my 1st baby, then had 3 more babies with no major issues. It is something to mon...
- hi M., i developed hypo between kid #2 and #3. i only needed to be put on a low dose of synthroid during my preg. no problems with baby#3 happy and healthy. and once i...
- I am also hypothyroid, actually do not have a thyroid b/c I had it taken out in 2001 due to cancer; therefore I depend solely on meds to regualte my thyroid. During m...
Question on Weight Gain After Stopping Breastfeeding
Get your thyroid levels checked. I had lost some pregnancy weight after having my ... I started on thyroid replacement and lost 30 pounds in 6 months (I'd ...
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- Get your thyroid levels checked. I had lost some pregnancy weight after having my second child, was eating right and exercising, but still was overweight by 30 pounds...
- You might want to start writing down everything you eat. I know that I thought I was eating less than I had been, but in reality once I started actually writing it al...
- The reason you are gaining weight is because breastfeeding alone burns up to 500 calories a day. So now that you are not breastfeeding you either need to workout more...
I Need to Have Thyroid Surgery
Read all 9 responses: "I'm hoping someone on here can relate to my issue. It was determined today by an endcronologist that I need to have my thyroid ...
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- Hello A.. I'm sorry your going through some rough times. I haven't personally had your problem. I just wanted to suggest you get a second opinion. One because it i...
- Hi A.! I don't know anything about this but I do go to a forum, myfitnessfriends.com and there is a girl in Texas named Susan who has had this surgery. Maybe you can...
- I have not had the surgery myself, but have performed the sugery. It is not really about you feeling anything or even it being cancerous, unless of course they are. It...
Help for Diet for Low Thyroid
Read all 6 responses: "Anyone out there with a low thyroid (Hypothyroidism)?? I need suggestions on ways to lose weight-certain things to eat, ...
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- I have had a low thyroid for 11 years now and am taking medication. For the past 11 years i have been obese, and have finally lost the weight. I actually lost 75 pound...
- M., give me a call. I have had Hypothyroid for 15 years and I will help shed some light on life after Thyroid! Blessings, J.
- Me too, I'm hypothyroid for 7 years now! I am a fitness professional with a M.S. in Exercise Physiology, and with all that and personal experience the best advice I c...
Thyroid Problems
Read all 9 responses: "My sister recently noticed my neck was enlarged and i had an ultra sound and the Dr. told me I had a toxic multinodular goiter.
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- I have! At age 40 when I was still nursing my baby, I was diagnosed with chronic acute hyeractive thyroiditis. The options (6 years ago) were radioactive iodine or PTU...
- I was hyperthyroid about 10 years ago. I took radioactive iodine. The full dose is supposed to kill your entire thyroid and then you have to take supplements. I asked ...
- I have Grave's disease as well (hyperthyroidism). I had difficulty getting pregnant for 4 yrs. and my Dr. found a goiter on my neck as well. He wanted to do a biopsy, ...
Is Hair Falling Out a Symptom...?
J., I think it might be your Thyroid, you can get checked with a simple blood .... You may want to have your thyroid checked. Losing hair and brittle nails ...
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- Get your thyroid levels tested....
- You may really want to see a regular doctor about this. It seems like you are missing something that your body needs. The baby will hopefully be fine - it takes what...
- I too have this problem of my hair falling out. I am on thyroid meds. Maybe you need to go see your doctor about it. I went and got my hair cut and ask them there w...
Hard Time Getting Pregnant with Second Child
Just a thought, but have you looked into the possibility of a thyroid issue? ... You might want to get your Thyroid tested via a blood test from your doctor ...
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- You might want to get your Thyroid tested via a blood test from your doctor. I am in a similar situation and developed hypothyroidism after the birth of my daughter. ...
- M., Have you been to the GYN since your miscarriage? Sometimes when we miscarry it is not complete and the doctor has to go in to do a D & C. Not the most pleasan...
- I had the same problem getting pregnant the second time. It took about a year and a half after we started trying, so my children are 4 years apart. My ob/gyn says i...
Advice on an Under Active Thyroid
Read all 7 responses: "I was recently diaognosed with hypothyroidism. My doctor is recommending that I go on Synthyroid for the rest of my life.
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- I found this site: http://www.progressivehealth.com/synthroid.asp Good luck. H.
- Hello C., I was diagnosed 10yrs ago with Hypothyroidism or under active Thyroid. The condition is very common in the Great Lakes area. That is why so many doctors...
- This is not an answer to your question, but I have been on thyroid medicine all my life, Synthroid for the last 20. No big deal. Hope you get the help you need.
Thyroid
Read all 9 responses: "I have really elevated TSH levels. Now that I am pregnant I am worried that it did not get low before conception. Any advise.
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- I have hypothyriodism, and hashimoto's. Before I got pregnant, my levels were all over the place and I was having to change doses all the time. Once I got pregnant, my...
- My thyroid levels always changed during pregnancies. Just make sure you take your meds at the same time everyday, and keep your appointments to get it checked. You w...
- What did the doctor say? How elevated is the TSH? If the dr. just increased your dose, that will probably take care of it. I have Hashimoto's too -- Hashimoto's is ...
Thyroid Surgery
Aug 31, 2009 ... Read all 7 responses: "Hi there mamas!I am having my entire thyroid removed on wednesday.I have several nodules and there is a possiblitly ...
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- A., please don't be overly concerned. I haven't had this surgery but my mom did many years ago. The doctors did find thyroid cancer but told her then if a person is ...
- My sister had her thyroid removed last year because of nodules. One of them did turn out to be cancerous, but all she had to do was take some radiation pills for abou...
- Hi A., I am a work-from-home Mom of a soon-to-be 11 year old and married to a wonderful husband and Dad! What you are feeling was what I felt 2 years ago when I ha...
