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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Nessesary Treatment I may need?
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Nessesary Treatment I may need?
by AppleJacs, May 31, 2007 12:00AM
I know I should be asking the Dr., but I'm still currently uninsured. ( :angry2:)
Ok I know sometimes women develope thyriod disorders when they get pregnant and in some cases they fix themselves.
When is the cut off spand for the thyriod to be functioning correctly after the child is born.?
And if I have antibodies present what does this suggest, will I continue to always have a thyriod condition?
If I will always, and my levothyroxine brings my TSH down what other treat should I get, if nessesary?
Ok I know sometimes women develope thyriod disorders when they get pregnant and in some cases they fix themselves.
When is the cut off spand for the thyriod to be functioning correctly after the child is born.?
And if I have antibodies present what does this suggest, will I continue to always have a thyriod condition?
If I will always, and my levothyroxine brings my TSH down what other treat should I get, if nessesary?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., May 31, 2007 12:00AM
, May 31, 2007 12:00AM
During and after pregnancy (for about 6 months after) a woman is at increased risk for thyroid disease. Having positive antibodies may make this more likely to be a chronic problem, but this is also seen in some cases of transient post-partum thyroiditis (inflammation of the trhyroid).
If you are on levothyroxine, need to keep the TSH around 1.0.
If the antibodies are positive, an ultrasound can help detect if there are nodules.
If you are on levothyroxine, need to keep the TSH around 1.0.
If the antibodies are positive, an ultrasound can help detect if there are nodules.
