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Hypothyroidism After Pregnancy
Asked by A.R. from Cincinnati
on September 29, 2006
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Hello,
My daughter just turned 13 months and I went to my doctor for an annual checkup and they did a blood test. I went to the doctor yesterday for the results an...
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- Hello, I have had hypothyroidism since I was 13 (I am now 42). To me, it's really not a big deal. I am always careful to do just a few things: 1: I take my Synthr...
- Hypothyroidism does not have to be life long. It can be due to a hormonal imbalance in your system, ex.....pregnancy, menopause... I have had hypothyroidism since I w...
- i went thur the same thing when my daughter was born and it lasted for about a year in a half for me then it seamed to clear up and go back to normal my doctor said it...
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...
Continuing Trying to Conceive or Decide to Adopt
Asked by D.J. from Amarillo
on February 18, 2009
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My husband and I have been trying to conceive a baby for almost a year. I have hypothyroidism, and my hormones fluctuations have been horrible throughout the whole pr...
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- I also think it is up to your and your husband. Only you know what you can handle. I would seek the advice of dr's also. I have heard that stress can make things diffi...
- I highly recommend adoption - my brother and his wife adopted two boys (twins) about 18 months ago and they have been a delight and joy to the whole family. There are...
- Adoption is an awesome thing. If you feel that is a good option, then go for it. It is a long process, so start sooner rather than later. When you say your doctor...
If You Have Hypothyroidism...
Asked by T.B. from Chicago
on March 1, 2008
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I was just told my TSH is 54! Has anyone else had this high of a TSH level, and if so, do you also have high cholesterol? I don't, but I hear they can tend to be rel...
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- I am hypothroid. You will need to take medication every day for the rest of your life. I thought I would ignore my Dr.'s ruling, and stopped taking it, and believe me,...
- Hi T.: My Mom and I both have Hashimoto's thyroiditis. (Auto immune disease where anitbodies attack the thyroid leading to hypothyroidism.) She has been on synth...
- I have had hypothyroidism for 20 years. I have been on synthroid for most of that, but 2 years ago switched to the generic levothyroxine and I've had no problems with ...
Diet or Other Ways to Cure/maintain Thyroid Condition
Asked by T.H. from Norfolk
on December 23, 2008
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i now that whatever i try may not work but i have always heard of people changingtheir diet in order to fix a health problem they have. i have hypothyroidism and tae ...
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- Dear T., I too have thyroid disease, and thyroid issues are not like elevated cholesterol or diabetes that can be controlled or maintained through diet - at least not...
- Hi T., My name is M. Wyatt and I am an Independent Reliv Distributor. Reliv is a food science company that focuses on soy based nutritional supplements. I know a ...
- I have hypothyroid too as well and I am a healthy weight and exercise frequently ( I jog 4 miles a day at least). It hasn't helped the condition at all. I still have...
Thyroid Problems
Asked by A.J. from Chicago
on February 21, 2009
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I have the following symptoms that started the day after I gave birth to my twins in May 2005:
Severe fatigue, weakness, dry skin that cracks, dry brittle hair, brain...
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- I developed hypothyroid after my first child was born 5 year ago. I had almost all the symtpoms you stateed (and brian fog remains but I think that's just part of moth...
- Hi, I was recently researching thyroid related illness, and came across something that said brittle hair is a side effect/symptom... That said I am sure that having t...
- This may sound out there, but I think you should go see a NAET specialist (Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Treatment.) I used to have hypothyroid and was on cytomel...
PCOS And Hypothyroidism
Asked by K.S. from Indianapolis
on October 23, 2006
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I had to use Clomid for 5 months to get pregnant the first time, which is NOTHING compared to some women's battles, and I just wanted to know if anyone on here with PC...
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- A girl a work with has PCOS and they put her on insulin. she was pregnant in a few month.
- You know i was told there was no hope. I didn't get periods. I got my period when i was like 11. I got periods for about a year on schedule. then every once and a grea...
- Hey K.! You are not alone! I have got preg. once on birth control (Surprize!) and the 2nd time we tried 2yrs. my last cycle of Clomid Dr. said I didn't ovulate I wou...
I Need Advice on Sleeping Too Much - Having No Energy.
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on April 16, 2007
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I will try to make this short. I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism 11 years ago. (When your thyroid is not active enough). I have had it under control using s...
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- Talk to another psych doctor. Keep talking to the doctors until someone listens to you. You may need a change in medication. Look into seeing a counselor too. You ar...
- Just a couple more ideas to throw out there - celiac disease, fibromyalgia. And of course chronic fatigue. Actually, I think a lot of the auto-immune diseases have...
- Honestly, I would find a new dr. who is willing to listen. I have a friend with the same problems as you and she has finally found a wonderful dr who is willing to ...
Help for Diet for Low Thyroid
Asked by M.L. from Dallas
on August 21, 2007
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Anyone out there with a low thyroid (Hypothyroidism)?? I need suggestions on ways to lose weight-certain things to eat, maybe to speed my motabolism up. Anything oth...
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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 Abnormality?
Asked by T.T. from Chicago
on April 27, 2008
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Has anyone had a thyroid abnormality during pregnancy? I am 12 weeks, and my initial blood tests showed that my thyroid levels were abnormal. I am seeing an endocryn...
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- Yes, I did. I already have a Thyroid disorder and it was "off" while I was pregnant. I simply had to take medicine. Thyroid is very important during pregnancy, espe...
- I had hypothyroidism during my first three pregnancies. I had to take a pill daily. It had no side effects (or nothing that I could distinguish from regular pregnancy ...
- Hi this is very common and very managable with a daily synthyroid pill. some people remain to have thyroid issues after giving birth and for some all issues go away....
