I am 10 weeks pregnant. Last week was my first doctors visit. I have been feeling great, no nausea, only mild fatigue and the occasional heartburn. Today I got a call from the nurse with the results of my tests. She says that my thyroid levels are slightly high at 3.8 and they would like me to be under 3.0 saying that they would be thrilled if I was at a 2.8. I have no idea what any of that even means because I have heard it to be normal in non-pregnant adults for the levels to be as high as 4.5. I am feeling absolutely fine and have never been diagnosed with thyroid problems in the past. In fact, I am pretty overweight just due to not dieting or exercising like I should have been.
They prescribed me the lowest dosage of Synthroid available. I cannot for the life of me understand why they would give this to me having a slightly overactive thyroid because I am under the impression that it is for people with underactive thyroids. I don't want to take any unnecessary medications while I am pregnant but I am also nervous at what could happen should I not take any medication. Is this something that could clear up on its own? Did they prescribe me the wrong drug? I have only been able to find things on the internet pertaining to people with very severe hyperthyroidism so I don't know the effects of just letting this ride out at least until my next dr. appt. in 3 weeks.