I have Hashimotos (hypothyroid) and have had it since I was 12 years old. I am now 27 and just had a baby boy 3 months ago and since his birth .. my TSH is high!
TSH - 5.05
T4Free - 1.28
*so, my doctor increased my Synthroid from .137mcg to .175mcg. -- my question is:
I've been on the new dose for 1 week [as of yesterday] and some symptoms have subsided [my feet aren't as cold, and I'm not AS tired all the time] but my weight is exactly the same! I'm NOT losing any weight! When will I see weight loss results??
[I have 32 lbs. of baby weight to lose]
thanks! :]
2007-10-13 13:00:05 · 5 answers · asked by Mommy of One 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Barbara - you're silly. Of course there is no magic wand [or I'd be the first in line to get it! :]
I eat very healthy .. and exercise everyday! [on top of the exercise I'm getting from taking care of my new baby boy]
I'm definitely not looking for an easy way out.
I'm just wondering how long it's going to take before I get full results of my Synthroid increase [doctor said 2 months, but I'm optimistic :]
2007-10-13 13:26:20 · update #1
Well Done! Congratulations on baby (not easy with autoimmune disease), so you did well.
1st - Do not count your numbers just now. Must allow time for hormones to settle. Takes about 6mths for hormones to get all your muscles back in origional places, so dont even think about thyroid just now, afterall it goes temporarily wonky (usually overactive) in most new mums (but most doctors dont feature it).
2nd - The quickest way to tackle excess body matter is cutting out chemicals, purely because in the immuno-comprimised we dont have same filtration ability (liver & spleen access) as normals when in hormonal flux. If we eat or use chemicals it bloats us. The main excess chemicals are in; body sprays, washing enzimes, aspartame, non-organic wheat, non-organic dairy & non-organic meat. (organic just means they are not allowed to grow food with toxic chemics). People with abnormal immune systems cant process synthetic toxins, so they store them (!) and can get fat, slow, sluggish, tired, and ill.
Quick diet fix - avoid all 'diet' products, wheat bread, cakes, biscuits & pasta. Eat loads of pulses, nuts, seeds, fruit, veg, plus some organic dairy produce- you will feel cleaner, less hungry, more able to get about. Drink 2litres of water a day. Plus you can still eat organic chocolate :)
Basically - be kind to yourself. Focus on your little miracle & enjoy every moment.
:)
p.s.
I think I answered your question before you gave birth? I am very glad to hear you are ok. My Group address is below, please feel to join me there.
2007-10-13 14:00:11 · answer #1 · answered by Aberlass 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My friend suffered for hypothyroid 2 years ago. she read a book on the internet which is useful for her disease. you can see the book at: http://treatment-hypothyroidism.keysolve.net
Hypothyroidism poses a special danger to newborns and infants. A lack of thyroid hormones in the system at an early age can result in cretinism (mental retardation) and dwarfism (stunted growth). Most infants now have their thyroid levels checked routinely soon after birth. If they are found to be hypothyroid, treatment begins immediately. In infants, as in adults, hypothyroidism can be due to these causes:
- A pituitary disorder
- A defective thyroid
- Complete lack of the gland
2014-10-05 10:15:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All endocrine strategies take a lengthy time period to modify. So the very undeniable truth that you're taking the thyroid alternative would not propose you'll sense the alterations promptly. provide it a month minimum, likely on your next appointment there'll be yet another exam to envision consequences. All hormonal mechanisms contained in the body are extremely tender, so that they react to minimum alterations, so regardless of if you're taking the pill, the in basic terms way of understanding if the dose is actual for you (you comprehend, because each and everybody is diverse) is to attend and repeat the checks. strong luck!
2016-10-21 02:55:37 · answer #3 · answered by benjamine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-10 14:18:00 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't gain the weight because of the hypothyroidism, you gained it because you were pregnant. Eat sensibly and exercise and it will go away. Keep hoping for a magic wand and it will be with you for life.
2007-10-13 13:13:10 · answer #5 · answered by barbara 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋