Why do I keep gaining weight??
- Thread starter amyfit30
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RE: I forgot to ask him that!!
"I guess if it gets out of wack during pregnancy,it can cause miscarriage or premature labor. "
Becky, not only can it cause miscarriage or preterm labor, but it can also cause mental retardation!! It's extremely important that hypothyroids who are pregnant or who want to conceive pay particular attention to their TSH.
"I guess if it gets out of wack during pregnancy,it can cause miscarriage or premature labor. "
Becky, not only can it cause miscarriage or preterm labor, but it can also cause mental retardation!! It's extremely important that hypothyroids who are pregnant or who want to conceive pay particular attention to their TSH.
Aimee, I wanted to let you know that I had postpartum hypothyroidism that was diagnosed about 9 months after my son was born. I had also gained a significant amount of weight unexpectedly (20 pounds in 4 months). Not only did it cause me fatigue and depression, but it caused violent mood swings and severe joint pains. I consulted only when my joint pains started, because they were so severe, I couldn't climb up the stairs, pick up my baby or change his diaper! It took me about 2 weeks after starting taking synthroid to feel a bit better, and I was back to my normal self within 6 weeks. I lost 15 pounds in those 6 weeks, just to give you an idea (without changing my eating... just working out).
Hope all goes well for you!
Hope all goes well for you!
RE: I forgot to ask him that!!
That is very true. My doctor has tested my TSH every other month during this pregnancy. Also, I had my TSH tested the month before my husband and I started trying to become pregnant because I know that it can greatly affect conception. So much to think about, but boy does it make a huge difference!
Becky
That is very true. My doctor has tested my TSH every other month during this pregnancy. Also, I had my TSH tested the month before my husband and I started trying to become pregnant because I know that it can greatly affect conception. So much to think about, but boy does it make a huge difference!
Becky
RE: Wow!! So much to think about!!
"My husband and I are leaving things in God's hands, if you will, but now I'm concerned. Maybe we should use contraceptive until I know my thyroid levels are normal?? "
Aimee, I didn't mean to scare you!! You said in a previous post that your TSH was very high I believe?? Anyways, if that is the case, there's a good chance you couldn't even conceive right now. However, it might be safer to use some form of contraception (not oral contraceptives for you though) until your TSH is closer to normal. Since you are seeing your doctor in 6 weeks, you should ask him about this as well when you see him (another suggestion: write all the questions down on a list, bring it to your appt because we tend to be very "forgetful" in the MDs office!).
Take care!
Janick
"My husband and I are leaving things in God's hands, if you will, but now I'm concerned. Maybe we should use contraceptive until I know my thyroid levels are normal?? "
Aimee, I didn't mean to scare you!! You said in a previous post that your TSH was very high I believe?? Anyways, if that is the case, there's a good chance you couldn't even conceive right now. However, it might be safer to use some form of contraception (not oral contraceptives for you though) until your TSH is closer to normal. Since you are seeing your doctor in 6 weeks, you should ask him about this as well when you see him (another suggestion: write all the questions down on a list, bring it to your appt because we tend to be very "forgetful" in the MDs office!).
Take care!
Janick