I am going to freak out on my PCP

ColleenS629

Ever since I got pregnant, my thyroid has been all over the place. It was high so my RE put me on Synthroid (75). Before he release me, he checked again and it had gotten too low so he lowered the dose to 50. He told me to follow up on it with my OB. My OB tested it and it was still too low but she told me to see my PCP about it. I called my PCP and told her that no one was dealing with my thyroid issues anymore and asked if she could tell me how to adjust my dose. After two phone calls, she finally called me back and said she wanted me to do b/w with her first. She told me to stop taking the Synthroid until the results came back. In the meantime, I saw my OB and she said it's not that bad if you're taking too much but it's really not good if you stop taking it when you need it. I did that b/w with her 12 days ago. After 3 phone calls, she finally called me back and left me a message that my thyroid is indeed too high but I need to call her back tomorrow because: 1. I am seeing an endocrinologist about it (no I'm not... I was seeing an RE that I'm not seeing anymore, which I told her three times), and 2. She doesn't know what dose I'm on (I told her that four times AND wrote it on my paperwork when I saw her a couple of weeks ago). She told me not to take the Synthroid tomorrow and that she would write me a script for the new dose after talking to me. So that's 2 weeks off a medicine that I need to be on because she couldn't get back to me with results and she told me to stop taking it when I shouldn't have. She is really nice and very thorough with testing, but this is unacceptable. High thyroid levels affect brain development. If my the development of my babies was compromised by her negligence, I am going to freak the eff out on her. 

pennynjon

I am so sorry.  I would be so frustrated too!  I hope everything gets straightened out for you soon.  ((hugs))

jen629

Wow so unbelieveable I hope you get it resolved soon {{HUGS}}

hopefulelise

I'm sorry, how frustrating! Why doesn't your ob handle the thyroid issue? I've had a few non pregnancy problems and my ob handled it himself. I felt much better dealing with my ob since they are more knowledgeable about it during pregnancy.

I hope it gets straightened out soon! ((hugs)) 

samm1983

I'm sorry.  That is really frustrating.  I hope she gets it together soon and all is fine.

ColleenS629

hopefulelise:

I'm sorry, how frustrating! Why doesn't your ob handle the thyroid issue? I've had a few non pregnancy problems and my ob handled it himself. I felt much better dealing with my ob since they are more knowledgeable about it during pregnancy.

I hope it gets straightened out soon! ((hugs)) 

She said it's not an obstetric issue so I need to see my PCP about it. It actually is an obstetric issue for me though because my thyroid problems are due to my pregnancy. 

rvandiver0705

I kind of want to hit everyone but your RE for you.  Like with a Mack truck kind of hit.

jr63_2020

Unfortunately, I can relate really well to this so I know how frustrating it is. Can you see a regular endo?? The one I saw reassured me that my numbers would have to be way out of range for a lot of time to have anything effect the baby. Sending you hugs, it's so frustrating when the "professionals" involved ignore us!!

itsmegin

That is very frustrating. I hope you get it figured out soon.

MusicalMegan

I'd be on that doctor like white on rice!! Which it seems like you already are! Call her up and remind her about that oath she took!! I vote you go ahead and freak the eff out on her! I'll help!

jldubb0626

rvandiver0705:

I kind of want to hit everyone but your RE for you.  Like with a Mack truck kind of hit.

This! I hope it all gets worked out!

DoingItRight

That seems a bit ridiculous that she cannot even read her own notes.  I hate when doctors cannot take the time to know what is going on.

Jamers822

Wow that sounds so frustrating I hope that everything gets figured out quickly and in a more timely manner.

haziedaze

That's super frustrating. You might be better off seeing an endocrinologist if your PCP isn't used to managing it. GL!

ColleenS629

bananarama91:

Unfortunately, I can relate really well to this so I know how frustrating it is. Can you see a regular endo?? The one I saw reassured me that my numbers would have to be way out of range for a lot of time to have anything effect the baby. Sending you hugs, it's so frustrating when the "professionals" involved ignore us!!

I guess I'm going to look into that. I didn't think a regular one would see me since my thyroid was normal before I got pregnant and no one mentioned one. Thank you for passing that info along... it makes me feel better. 

BritanyV

haziedaze:

That's super frustrating. You might be better off seeing an endocrinologist if your PCP isn't used to managing it. GL!

Ditto!  Most PCPs aren't knowledgeable enough to handle regular thyroid issues, let alone pregnancy thyroid issues.   Go to an endocrinologist as fast as you can!!!!

Eris-Alexis

I'm so sorry.  I would be absolutely livid.  I hope that you are able to speak with her tomorrow and get your meds straightened out.  More importantly, I hope your LOs are just fine. 

hart0620

ColleenS629:

bananarama91:

Unfortunately, I can relate really well to this so I know how frustrating it is. Can you see a regular endo?? The one I saw reassured me that my numbers would have to be way out of range for a lot of time to have anything effect the baby. Sending you hugs, it's so frustrating when the "professionals" involved ignore us!!

I guess I'm going to look into that. I didn't think a regular one would see me since my thyroid was normal before I got pregnant and no one mentioned one. Thank you for passing that info along... it makes me feel better. 

I definitely agree with Bananarama, your best bet is an endo. It is actually amazing how little PCP and OBs know about thyroid issues when they are so prevalant (and harmful) when pregnant. Even if you get your PCP on board, she will likely be using the outdated pre-2002 recommendations to evaulate your numbers since most dr.'s and labs are.  The only one who will be up to date with the recommendations (usually a TSH below 2.5 for pregnancy) will be an endo. GL.

StaceyM06

DoingItRight:

That seems a bit ridiculous that she cannot even read her own notes.  I hate when doctors cannot take the time to know what is going on.

Yes! ITA. So sorry this is happening to you. Maybe you should see an endo so you can get the attention you deserve.