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Feel'n bad...

by kiki90, Jan 03, 2009 11:45PM
Did blood work last Sept. 08.  These were my results:

Thyroglobulin AB(0.0-14.4 IU/ml):      41.9 H
Thyroid Peroxidase(0.0-3.9 IU/ml):     253.80 H

Doc said I had Hashimoto's.  Could that be why I can't get pregnant & I have 4-5 menses last year?  Should I be on any kind of medication to control the wt gain, inability to lose wt,thinning hair & dry skin?
Member Comments (4)

by laura1967, Jan 04, 2009 12:21AM
What were your thyroid lab results? TSH, Free T4 and Free T3? These will tell you where you are at with your thyroid.

by stella5349, Jan 04, 2009 05:19AM
Yes testing for the thyroid along with the Hashimoto tests will determine what plan your doctor will have in mind.

Since your Hashi test - what has the doctor done for you?  Did he put you on meds?  

Has there been any discussion on any ultra sound scans?

by kiki90, Jan 04, 2009 11:00PM
Had 2 ultrasounds & both said that I have a heterogenous enlarged thyroid & the doc has not given me any meds.  Should I be?  The last report even suggested that I have an RAI, but they never set me up for one.  What should I do?

by laura1967, Jan 05, 2009 08:25AM
First thing your dr should do is to do your bloodwork for your thyroid function: TSH, Free T4 and Free T3.....that will tell if you need to start meds. I would insist on these tests before anything is taken.
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