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Graves Disease?
Hello. I am 40 years of age and16 weeks pregnant. 4 weeks ago, I had some thyroid function tests come back indicating hyperthyroidism.
Free T4 27.4 (10.0-19.0)
TSH < 0.03 ( 0.5-4.0)
Free T3 12.5 ( 3.5-6.5)
I also had antibody tests under taken.
Anti-thyroglobulin: 263 kIU/L ( 1.5)
My anti-thyroid peroxidase were within normal limits.
I was placed on 300mg PTU daily and some of my symptoms (eg- tachycardia and sweating) have reduced.( I have been feeling quite unwell for around 2 years and, around 18 months ago, my GP wanted to start me on anti-depressants for anxiety and nervousness. I didn't feel right about taking them, however, so the prescription was never filled.)
Do the above results indicate Graves disease? Also, are the TSH receptor and thyroglobulin anti-body titers a cause for concern regarding possible problems for my baby, even if things settle down, T4,T3 wise in the last half of pregnancy?
Thank you in advance, quietly concerned mummy.
Free T4 27.4 (10.0-19.0)
TSH < 0.03 ( 0.5-4.0)
Free T3 12.5 ( 3.5-6.5)
I also had antibody tests under taken.
Anti-thyroglobulin: 263 kIU/L ( 1.5)
My anti-thyroid peroxidase were within normal limits.
I was placed on 300mg PTU daily and some of my symptoms (eg- tachycardia and sweating) have reduced.( I have been feeling quite unwell for around 2 years and, around 18 months ago, my GP wanted to start me on anti-depressants for anxiety and nervousness. I didn't feel right about taking them, however, so the prescription was never filled.)
Do the above results indicate Graves disease? Also, are the TSH receptor and thyroglobulin anti-body titers a cause for concern regarding possible problems for my baby, even if things settle down, T4,T3 wise in the last half of pregnancy?
Thank you in advance, quietly concerned mummy.
Hi,
they need to medicate the hyperthyroid very carefully during pregnancy to avoid becoming hypothryoid. It will be a fine balancing act. Please make sure the doctor tests frequently (probably every 2 weeks).
I can't answer on the antibodies effect on your baby. But antibodies are quite large molecules and maybe they don't cross the placenta.
Best wishes.
they need to medicate the hyperthyroid very carefully during pregnancy to avoid becoming hypothryoid. It will be a fine balancing act. Please make sure the doctor tests frequently (probably every 2 weeks).
I can't answer on the antibodies effect on your baby. But antibodies are quite large molecules and maybe they don't cross the placenta.
Best wishes.
Not sure why it keeps cutting out part of the post. Normal range for anti-thyroglobulin = 1.5 IU/L. :)
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