13 Weeks Pregnant with High TSH results

[ahunter83]

I'm 13 weeks pregnant with my second child and just had the results of my first blood work, everything was great except my TSH level was 8.82.  I researched hypothyroidism and learned that a healthy functioning thyroid is most important in the first trimester, which I'm out of.  I made an appointment with and endo but the soonest I can get in is in two weeks.  I'm getting more and more concerned about the affects this may have on my baby.  Should I be concerned?

[utahmomma]

Your OB/Gyn should be able to start you on thyroid replacement meds.  It's a common complication of pregnancy.  Followup with the endocrinologist (most work hand-in-hand with OB/Gyns) but get on meds ASAP - it will keep the baby healthier, help prevent miscarriage (even at this stage), and help you feel better.

[Super_sally888]

TSH of 8.82 is too high, but it is not so high that there should be complications for the baby.  However, you do need to start thyroid meeds.  As utahmomma said your obe should be able to start you on these meds (thyroxine - starting dose will probably be 25 or 50 mcg) even in advance of you seeing the endocrinologist.

I am now 5 1/2 months pregnant and have hypothyroid.  My baby seems to be doing fine.

Sally

[ahunter83]

Thank you so much!!! I called my ob and told her I couldn't get in for a few weeks, she called in a prescription for me.  Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!