Elevated TSH and pregnant.Very worried,pls advice

[Maya_22]

Hello everybody
I was hoping that I might find some advice/hope here.I'm 14 weeks pregnant.I had my routine blood test and 9 weeks and my TSH level was 4.5.They did another test at 12 weeks and the TSH came back 3.99.A week after the test,during my regular OBGYN visit I was told that my levels were bit high and that I should start taking Synthyroid 25 mg,half a pill a day.
I know many ppl don't like the Synthyroid but I don't think it will change much since I don't have any hypo symptoms and my T4 level came back normal (in the high end of the normal range).

I'm totally freaking out coz of this issue and I'm scared for my baby.I read that the elevated TSH can cause late miscarriage and I'm very worried.
Ppl told me that my dose is very low,but the doctor doesn't seem to be worried.Also,I wasn't refered to see endo and even if I want to see one , it will take me months to get in.
So,I was thinking to take the Synthyroid of 25 mg,the whole pill instead the half like i was told.I'm retesting my levels in 6 weeks,but I'm seeing my OBGYN sooner so I plan on telling her that I made mistake with the pills.

Could someone please share his/her opinion?Should i stick with the low  dose or increase it ?And what could be the worst thing that might happened if my TSH level does't go under 3.99?
Every post will be greatly appreciated..

[Maya_22]

Thank you for the replay.I'm still hesitating whether I should take the half or the whole 25 mg pill.I might call the doctor tomorrow and ask her.
My T4 was 15.7 and the normal range on the lab was up to 19.i think it's not so bad as well and maybe the lil dose of Synthroid will pop the level just a bit.

I'll insist on tasting in 4 weeks instead 6,like u said.

I was extremely concern since I read that elevated TSH can cause second trimester miscarriage, but I can't do anything more regarding this issue.
Thanks again for the replay :)

[Super_sally888]

hi Maya,

your tsh is a little high, but not terribly high.  And i think it is not high enough to be dangerous for the baby.  Also, but the way you are halfway though the preganncy the baby also starts making it's own thyroid hormone.  Also you said your T4 is high normal.  This is good.

I think you should follow the doctor's advice - the one that prescribed you the synthryoid and take the 1/2 pill a day.  then you should test again in 4 weeks.  If necessary, she would then further increase your meds at that time.

[Maya_22]

Hello and thank u for the replay.
I did get second opinion.The two doctors didn't want to treat me and the one I saw during my last visit  said I could use a bit of Synthroid.It was a new doctor,just came out of university but she did get another opinion and prescribed me Synthroid.
As I said before my TSH is 3.99 and they want to drop it around 2.5.However,I don't think the dose is enough from what I found searching on internet.But I might be wrong.
It's tough to reach my doctor on the phone,and my pharmacist says not to dobble the  dose.
My concern if what will happen with the baby and if I'll be able to have healthy 9 months and healthy ,live baby

[ChitChatNine]

Hi, you can go for a 2nd opinion .. I wouldn't do against your Docs wishes without talking to him / her first.  Your TSH isn't exceedingly high and maybe the Dr doesn't want it to drop too low and then you experience other side effects like anxiety, etc.  Any TSH that is normal is probably where he/she wants you now w/o risking side effects is my thoughts ??

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