Re: My doctors visit today

[Guest guest]

Well, we're off to a start, right? Actually, you should be going back in 4

weeks. I would push for that, because you want to avoid hypO if possible.

Dose reductions should occur when you are just coming down into the normal

range. In 6 weeks you might be too low already, causing unnecessary hypO

symptoms. Do not let the doctor dose you according to the TSH; FT3 and FT4

are the current thyroid levels, and TSH may take months or years to come

up, depending on how it is being suppressed by the presence of antibodies.

In the future, when you are offered RAI, you can stick to your guns and

continue to refuse it.

Best wishes,

At 05:46 AM 10/29/2003, you wrote:

>Well, to make a long story short I told her I wasn't too sure about

>RAI and she said, " Well you did want babies didn't you? " I said

>yes...so then she says, " Well lets just keep you on PTU and when you

>get your levels straightened out you should just go ahead and have

>your babies and get it over with then perhaps we can do the RAI. "

[Guest guest]

I am currently 27 weeks pregnant and on PTU. As Debbie said, I have

found that my levels have definitely improved during the pregnancy.

I started on 300 mgs. PTU/daily and am now down to 75 mgs.

PTU/daily. My reg. ob and high risk ob have both said that it is

safe to breastfeed while on PTU. I know that it does pass through,

but I (and they) feel that the benefits outweigh that fact. I have

heard contrary ideas, but I know that for me, I will breastfeed. I

hope this helps.

Lori

> So, do you all think this is

> the best plan? It is safe to take PTU and be pregnant, but not to

> breastfeed right? I would hate to not be able to breastfeed, but

> given the options...what do you all think? Thanks for listening

> again.

[Guest guest]

I have learned so far that the baby's levels will need to be checked

regularly regardless of whether or not I am going to breastfeed, just

due to the taking of PTU during my pregnancy. I can't wait to get

into all of this with the pediatrician, too! Actually, my ped. is

wonderful and maybe, if all else fails, I can get him to take over my

care and treatment, too!!

> >I am currently 27 weeks pregnant and on PTU. As Debbie said, I

have

> >found that my levels have definitely improved during the pregnancy.

> >I started on 300 mgs. PTU/daily and am now down to 75 mgs.

> >PTU/daily. My reg. ob and high risk ob have both said that it is

> >safe to breastfeed while on PTU. I know that it does pass through,

> >but I (and they) feel that the benefits outweigh that fact. I have

> >heard contrary ideas, but I know that for me, I will breastfeed. I

> >hope this helps.

> >

> >Lori

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I had a child while on PTU.. I chose to breastfeed regardless .. I

felt that the child was rec. PTU through me all 9 mos and the

benefits outweighed the risks. He is monitored regardless. It is a

good idea to meet w/ the pediatrician before hand to let them know

what they are in for. Mine was great met me at the hospital and

started running labs right away. He has since been tested every 6

mos (more often earlier on) He is 13 mos old now and perfectly

healthy.

Try not to be too stressed out by the pregnancy and all they say can

happen. Take it one day at a time..

Take care,

> > >I am currently 27 weeks pregnant and on PTU. As Debbie said, I

> have

> > >found that my levels have definitely improved during the

pregnancy.

> > >I started on 300 mgs. PTU/daily and am now down to 75 mgs.

> > >PTU/daily. My reg. ob and high risk ob have both said that it is

> > >safe to breastfeed while on PTU. I know that it does pass

through,

> > >but I (and they) feel that the benefits outweigh that fact. I

have

> > >heard contrary ideas, but I know that for me, I will

breastfeed. I

> > >hope this helps.

> > >

> > >Lori

> >

> >

> >