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Pregnancy, Cytomel, and Irregular Heartbeat
by surt, May 31, 2009 03:44PM
Hello.
I am 31 weeks pregnant with my first child. I was diagnosed with a mitral value prolapse at 17 following a full cardiac arrest attributed to severe dehydration and heat exhaustion. However, since that time, I have had no significant heart problems. Last week I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism (high TSH and low free T3). The OB put me on 5 mcg of generic Cytomel.
Today in my vigorous prenatal yoga class, I felt an arrythmia, became very sweaty and hot, and was nauseated. I suspect the Cytomel and pregnancy coupled with intense exercise were too much. I took it easier and the symptoms dissipated. However, I am very concerned I hurt the baby. I have had irregular heartbeats before and during pregnancy, which I assume is related to the MVP, but this episode was much more severe. Could an event like this have harmed the baby?
Thank you for addressing this question.
I am 31 weeks pregnant with my first child. I was diagnosed with a mitral value prolapse at 17 following a full cardiac arrest attributed to severe dehydration and heat exhaustion. However, since that time, I have had no significant heart problems. Last week I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism (high TSH and low free T3). The OB put me on 5 mcg of generic Cytomel.
Today in my vigorous prenatal yoga class, I felt an arrythmia, became very sweaty and hot, and was nauseated. I suspect the Cytomel and pregnancy coupled with intense exercise were too much. I took it easier and the symptoms dissipated. However, I am very concerned I hurt the baby. I have had irregular heartbeats before and during pregnancy, which I assume is related to the MVP, but this episode was much more severe. Could an event like this have harmed the baby?
Thank you for addressing this question.
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