Hypothyroidism question.

leendunn · August 2010

Hey Ladies,

I was just wondering if any one has hypothyroidism (or low thyroid function), if so what were your symptoms and how did you approach talking to your doctor about it.

I am asking because I have been reading TCOYF and I noticed hypothyroidism. I only just started temping for the past 2 days but both times my temps have been below 97 and I have not seen AF in over 90 days.

I have an appointment with the OB/GYN in 2 weeks so if the low temp continues I am wondering if I should bring this up at that time.

TIA

meganruns · August 2010

I'm assuming you haven't been formally diagnosed with hypo at this time?

Other symptoms (besides low temps/feeling cold): not much of an appetite, dry skin, very low energy/sleepy, swollen throat/glands. Have you experienced any of those?

I was diagnosed hyperthyroid a few years back and have since become hypo through medication. I currently take Synthroid to regulate it, but I haven't noticed any symptoms since my initial treatments a few years ago.

Definitely bring it up in your next dr.'s visit. Left untreated, hypo/hyper thyroid issues can cause problems with fertility, but if managed/treated, it shouldn't be a problem.

leendunn · August 2010

meganruns:

I'm assuming you haven't been formally diagnosed with hypo at this time?

Other symptoms (besides low temps/feeling cold): not much of an appetite, dry skin, very low energy/sleepy, swollen throat/glands. Have you experienced any of those?

I was diagnosed hyperthyroid a few years back and have since become hypo through medication. I currently take Synthroid to regulate it, but I haven't noticed any symptoms since my initial treatments a few years ago.

Definitely bring it up in your next dr.'s visit. Left untreated, hypo/hyper thyroid issues can cause problems with fertility, but if managed/treated, it shouldn't be a problem.

No, I have not been formally diagnosed, I just switched doctors because I was completely unsatisifed with the doctor I had.

I have had some of them symptoms, not all of them, but definitely some of them. I will be bringing this up to the doctor.

Thank you!

kate05 · August 2010

I was diagnosed when I was 9. I was cold all the time, dry skin, constipation, weight gain and debilitating fatigue. Some other symptoms are depression and mental fogginess. If you are concerned, bring it up to your doctor. That goes for anything really. It can be diagnosed in most cases by a blood test which I suspect they will want to do on you anyway. I recommend checking out this website https://thyroid.about.com/. Hypothyroidism goes undiagnosed often. I don't know if you have it but you have nothing to lose by checking Feel free to PM me if you have questions.

leendunn · August 2010

kate05:
I was diagnosed when I was 9. I was cold all the time, dry skin, constipation, weight gain and debilitating fatigue. Some other symptoms are depression and mental fogginess. If you are concerned, bring it up to your doctor. That goes for anything really. It can be diagnosed in most cases by a blood test which I suspect they will want to do on you anyway. I recommend checking out this website https://thyroid.about.com/. Hypothyroidism goes undiagnosed often. I don't know if you have it but you have nothing to lose by checking Feel free to PM me if you have questions.

Thanks! Big Smile I'll def. check out that site!

ermaderma · August 2010

I was diagnosed when I was 15 due to my thyroid being 5 times the normal size and b/c hypothyroidism runs in my family. That being said, I HIGHLY suggest you see and endocrinologist to treat any thyroid issues and make sure they know you are TTC. Many labs/physicians have differing views on what level is normal and ideally, your TSH level should be between 1 and 2 in you are TTC.

GL!

vegetara · August 2010

I have hypothyroidism. My initial symptoms were very heavy periods every 3 weeks. I then started with having very little energy and gaining a lot of weight even though I wasn't overeating. When my medication is off, I get dry skin and eyes, fatigue, sometimes constipation, and gain weight easily.

Your doc can prescribe a simple blood test to check your levels. If there is a problem, the medication is inexpensive.

FmrAFBrat · August 2010

ermaderma:

I was diagnosed when I was 15 due to my thyroid being 5 times the normal size and b/c hypothyroidism runs in my family. That being said, I HIGHLY suggest you see and endocrinologist to treat any thyroid issues and make sure they know you are TTC. Many labs/physicians have differing views on what level is normal and ideally, your TSH level should be between 1 and 2 in you are TTC.

GL!

This. I was diagnosed at age 8 and really didn't understand that the differing views on what is normal could be a big problem. In fact when I did go see an endo (for the first time) at age 28 my TSH was a 5.5 which my regular doctor though was subclinical & I didn't need additional meds. Not only that I always though I was depressed when in reality I was on the wrong thyroid med. I now actually have to take a compound (replacement for Armour thyroid) because your thryoid actually makes more hormones than the T3 & T4 that synthroid & cytomel replaces. Feel free to ask if you want more info. & details-some is embarassing.

iluvmylab · August 2010

Thanks for asking this OP. I saw that part about "low" temps in TCOYF. Mine are usually around 96.8 on a regular basis. I was kind of concerned about this as well. I don't have any of those other symptoms though. Maybe if we are still having trouble TTC in a few months, I should get it checked out.

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