Torn between preg. or weight loss-Hypothyroid

[Sep09]

Needing advice-- I stopped having a period for about a yr, and gained weight so fast I got stretch marks! After several doctors dismissing anything was wrong they finally diagnosed me with Hypothyroidism.  After being put on thyroxine we waited for my levels to be in normal range and my period to regulate before we started trying to conceive. We Dont have any chikdren and We're going on 7 months of trying now. after speaking to my doctor she restricted any hard excersise. I'm struggling because I have emotional breakdowns. I was use to being a size 7 and now I'm a 12, I have had one Miscarriage to add to the emotions. We took a break from trying to have kids so i can feel better by maybe losing weight. I did lower calorie intake n excerise and still have not shed any pounds! I find myself torn in giving up losing weight n focus on kids or give up on both all together. Both seem to be a huge struggle that can be very frustrating

[Sep09]

I'll have to get back to you on those results at my next appt. thank you!

[gimel]

You should make sure that they test you for Free T3 and Free T4 (not the same as Total T3 and T4), every time you go in for testing.  TSH is a pituitary hormone that is affected by so many variables that it is totally inadequate as the sole diagnostic for thyroid.  Free T3 is the most important because it largely regulates metabolism and many other body functions.  Scientific studies have also shown that Free T3 correlated best with hypo symptoms, while Free T4 and TSH did not correlate.

Your symptoms, including emotional distress and difficulty in conceiving, may be due to Free T3 and Free T4 levels that are too low in their ranges.  You need to find out what those levels are and post them here, along with their reference ranges shown on the lab report and members will be glad to help interpret and advise further.

[Sep09]

My tsh results 3 weeks ago was at 3.5 and I'm on 25mg  dosage for thyroxine

[gimel]

Just because your test results are in the so=called "normal" range does not mean that is adequate for YOU.  The ranges are far too broad for that to be the case.  Many of our members report that symptom relief for them required that Free T3 was adjusted into the upper part of its range and Free T4 adjusted to around the middle of its range.  It would help us assess the adequacy of your testing and treatment if you will post those test results and reference ranges shown on the lab report.  Also please tell us your daily dosage of thyroxine.  

[Sep09]

Well the all the symptoms matched, after being on thyorxine for almost a yr now I still have these symptoms Weight gain: (also my levels are in a normal range now)
Constipation
Puffy face
Pale, dry, rough, and thick skin
Irregular menstrual periods
Infertility
Miscarriage in early pregnancy
Mild high blood pressure
Difficulty catching your breath (severe shortness of breath) when exercising
Decreased ability to exercise.
 

[gimel]

Please have a look at this list of typical hypo symptoms and tell us which ones you seem to have.

http://endocrine-system.emedtv.com/hypothyroidism/hypothyroidism-symptoms-and-signs.html

Also, Please post your thyroid test results and reference ranges shown on the lab report.  One last thing for now.  What thyroid med and dosage?