Thyroid

[erikajh]

My doctor called me today and told me that there is something wrong with my thyroid and she was writing me a prescription but nothing else. I googled some information but im wondering if anyone can relate and let me know what to expect. Thanks.

[KTowne]

I have hypothyroidism. underactive thyroid. I take levothyroxine every day, it can be pregnancy induced or not, and it may or may not go away after birth, usually not a big deal at all!

[carebearmomma]

I had something similar happen. I got a letter from my regular doc saying a blood thyroid test I had in October of last year (I wasn't preggo at the time) came back abnormal. I showed my ob the letter (Monday) & she wasn't too happy but sent me to L&D for monitoring, testing, & an ultrasound. My blood work came back & my thyroid was not functioning at the normal range, it was functioning lower. My platelets had also dropped lower from last week. I was placed on steroids to bring my thyroid up & also some meds for my platelets to come up. The ultrasound was done to make sure the baby had enough fluid. That came back normal. I will be back up to L&D next week for re-testing to see if the meds are working to being everything up. How far along are you?

[hairdid]

Did she get this from blood work?  If so they should send you for an ultrasound on your thyroid