any one with thyroid antibodies?

sabrina&andy

I've had hypothyroidism for about 15 or so years now. I found out with my last M/C that I have thyroid antibodies. Pretty much means I have twice as much chance as a m/c and can't do anything about it. But, I've never been to an endocrinologist, and I think it might help me a little bit. Anyone of this same issue. What type of doctor do you see? (I see an internal doctor now). What have they told you about the link between it and m/cs?

*Chicken*

I do but my thyroid is kicking the antibodies arse (my thyroid levels are normal so it's not affecting me right now).

 I also have Homo MTHFR and a lupus anticoagulant both of which cause clotting so the three combined increase my chance of miscarriage.

 Like I said, right now I'm not taking any type of thyroid medication because my thyroid levels are normal (I will have this checked at my annual).  For MTHFR and  lupus anticoagulant I take a daily baby aspirin. I also will start lovenox injections once I'm pregnant again. 

Are you taking thyroid medication?  I would go see an endocrinologist because I know of several people who have thyroid issues that they take meds for and had no issues with pregnancy.

sabrina&andy

thanks guys. I take 100 mcg of levothroid. My levels (while on meds) come back normal, but I have always complained about being very tired still. They say everything is ok; but I just know it is not. Thanks for your help!

AlpacaBunny

My RE diagnosed me with hypothyroidism when I started seeing him.  But I did not have any thyroid antibodies.  I do have some other issues (blood clotting) that cause complciations for me.  I would say going to see a RE (reproductive endocrinologist) would be a good idea since they are experts when it comes to hormones and pregnancy.  My RE did some specific testing on me that I know my OB or regular internal doc never would have done.  I would search for the local fertility clinics around you, that's where you'll find the RE's.  Maybe make a consultation appt with one and talk about things and see what they would suggest.  I'm so sorry you have to deal with this, sometimes with infertility and miscarriages it seems like the bad news just piles up.  I took a lot of hits at the beginning of my IF testing and then again after all the testing after my miscarriage.  I just reread my blog post I wrote from that time, and I kept asking WHY ME?!  I still hate that I have so many strikes against me with all of this.  Someday if we ever try to have another baby I know I will be a wreck, knowing all that is going against me before we even try. 

AlpacaBunny

I just read your other post...I am on 50mcg of levoxyl and my levels come back in the normal range too when tested, but I am also SO tired all the time.   

Amanda02a

I'm getting my thyroid levels checked this week.  I'm not sure if this is a routine check after a loss, but my OB seemed to think I needed testing.