thyroid

[kristy758]

Hi, I have hypothyroidism and athma have had the puffiness around eyes, moody dry skin jsut wondering if the medication can be harmful with the athma.  Also Im 34 but would liek to have one more child but hasnt happened yet don't know how this could effect that process.


This discussion is related to FREE Health Chat - Thyroid Disorders: When Your Thyroid Malfunctions.

[gimel]

Patients with hypothyroidism frequently have difficult getting pregnant until they are adequately medicated enough to relieve hypo symptoms.  If you look at this list of 26 typical hypothyroid symptoms, which would you say that you have?


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

What thyroid medication are you taking and what is the daily dosage?  Also, please post your thyroid related test results and their reference ranges shown on the lab report so that members can make an assessment of your testing and treatment.

[goolarra]

Thyroid meds are not really meds, but replacement of the hormones your body would make if it could.  Since they are virtually identical to our own hormones, the meds are almost never harmful.  However, the different brand names and generics contain different fillers (inactive ingredients).  Some people are sensitive to the fillers and feel better once they switch brands/generics.  So if your asthma is flaring, you might ask your doctor to switch brands.

Please post your recent thyroid labs with reference ranges (these vary lab to lab).  

Many hypo women have successful pregnancies once meds are properly adjusted, and they are no longer hypo.  If you are undermedicated, it can be difficult to conceive, easy to miscarry and fetal development can be impaired.

If you post results, we'll try to help you interpret them.