Guest guest Posted November 25, 2002 Report Share Posted November 25, 2002 Thanks, . I'm flying blind here and could use all the help I can get. Just knowing that you can handle 5 kids while slightly hyper is so encouraging. I think I'll call the endo's nurse to inform her I'm dropping down to 450mg, since asking about it hasn't gotten me anywhere so far. Was your OB experienced with Graves' patients? Is it important to find who is? Peace, Tori In a message dated 11/25/2002 7:44:51 AM Pacific Standard Time, nuzzi6@... writes: > Yes, I am around and yes I am extremely busy with all the kids! Now for > Tori, congratulations! Now for my input... You are on 600mgs PTU.. too > high for pregnancy. I think the previous posts said, I would strongly > recommend you drop down to 450 not 300 yet though, too big of a drop. > Hyper is okay as long as it is not too hyper. My endo actually had me in > the upper normal range and even slightly hyper with my last pregnancy. I > don't exactly understand why the labs are taking so long. My labs were run > in a matter of a few days. Now make sure the endo or your ob runs the free > T4 and free T3 labs, since the total levels become skewed from added bound > proteins (hormones) of pregnancy. They must keep the the free levels in > the upper normal to slightly hyper range. TSH is useless during pregnancy, > don't let your docs use this as an indicator of your progress. Don't be > surprised if your numbers actually spike initially but after about 12-16 > weeks they will quickly start to drop. Here stands another point, make > sure you get labs drawn every 4-6 weeks. Have the doc put a rush on them > as pregnancy itself is urgent enough in having to have your levels in > acceptable ranges. Most importantly take care of yourself as the thyroid > swings and pregnancy hormones send you in whirlwind of emotions and > physical strains. Don't panic just call your docs or write us in the > group. If you would like send me an email personally, sometime it's days > before I can read all the graves mail. I promise I wouldn't steer you in > any wrong direction as I have gone through this two times while on PTU and > anything I tell you is exactly what is prescribed by the endos and written > in research literature. I am not a doctor , just an experienced mom as > well as being a nurse. Just remember everything should be okayed by your > docs, both ob and endo. Now sit back and take a breather and enjoy the > ride!! I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2002 Report Share Posted November 25, 2002 In a message dated 11/25/2002 8:29:44 AM Pacific Standard Time, jenlevi@... writes: > Congrats Tori,what a blessing!! I had my 6th baby a yr ago. I found out I > was hyper at about 4 months. My Ob/gyn didnt put me on ATD's, figured I > wasn't TOO hyper,but he worked closely with a endo.(My OB has GD). My baby > Jace was born a few days early(the other five were all late) but other than > that a perfectly healthy red head. ~Godspeace,Jen Oh my God! Six babies! How on earth do you do it? I'm wondering how I'll manage things like taking a shower with a baby in the house. I'm impressed. Peace, Tori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2002 Report Share Posted November 25, 2002 Congrats Tori,what a blessing!! I had my 6th baby a yr ago. I found out I was hyper at about 4 months. My Ob/gyn didnt put me on ATD's, figured I wasn't TOO hyper,but he worked closely with a endo.(My OB has GD). My baby Jace was born a few days early(the other five were all late) but other than that a perfectly healthy red head. ~Godspeace,Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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