Hyperthyroidism Support Group

Which meds are you taking for hypERthyroidism? How often do you take it? Do you have labs and the results to share with us?

Yes, a miscarriage can happen.

I'll be waiting to find out more from you before I can go into further details.

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Hi Christine, I have been diagnosed hyperthyroid since May of 2006. I found out that I was hyperthyroid while I was pregnant with my 2nd child. I had taken various pregnancy tests and they were all negative. I had even gone to my doctor to have a blood and urine test to check for pregnancy, but they both came back negative. I was actually 3 months pregnant when I found out about my pregnancy and it was the endocrinologist who discovered it! I have had to take propythiouricil while pregnant and to help regulate my thyroid postpartum. I am terrible at taking meds and I was just told by my endocrinologist that the medicine which is also called PTU has been found to cause liver damage! I had no difficulties with my pregnancy. My daughter is 2 years old and was a VERY healthy little girl. I recently gave birth to a little boy who was 8lbs and 9oz at birth. He is now 7 months old and again, no problems with the pregnancy. I was however on the PTU, but during pregnancy your body tends to help level out your thyroid function and even if you are taking medication you are usually prescribed to discontinue use by the time you reach the middle of your second trimester. Because you cannot afford the medication, I suggest trying foods high in iodine and checking out some organic products that will not cause harm to your developing little blessing. The issue during pregnancy is that they want to be sure the baby does not develop a goiter. I did suffer a miscarriage in 2005, and was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism the next year. If you have made it to 3 months, Praise God! I was only about 7 and a half weeks at the time of my loss. I am currently in the process of trying to find alternatives to the PTU because I am nursing and although my doctor says the medicine does not effect my infant, the research that I have found says otherwise! I am looking into trying something organic such at Thirosoothe. If you can't take the prescription, Please check online for some things that will be beneficial to you and the baby. You will be just fine Darlin'! Take your prenatal vitamins religiously and again, look for foods high in iodine, avoid caffine and above all else..... Pray.
I will keep you in my prayers and I pray that the same blessings that I have experienced will overtake you too!

Hi:

One does not eat high Iodine foods with Graves' Disease. Iodine is what we must avoid.

For pregnancies, keep thyroid levels of the Free T3 and the Free T4 at mid ranges or above to assure the baby (thew fetus) does well and does not get a thyroid problem.

If one is hypOthyroid Iodine is most generally okay to consume.

Please do the research! :-(

yes, Mm is right iodine is to be AVOIDED. It can in itself cause Graves disease. Also environmental triggers. Ask the expert on this, Elaine Moore.

I learned that too that iodine is not good for hyper/graves people. My endo told me not to use sea salt but use just the ordinary salt from the store.

I went through a pregnancy being hyperthyroid. I was put on meds when I was between 2-3 months pregnant. I don't want to scare you, but being hyper can cause a miscarriage or can cause low birth weight, premature birth and more. The meds are cheap in USA. I didn't have insurance in the beginning and I was spending $30 a month total for my PTU (the safest anti-thyroid drug for pregnant and nursing moms) and Atenolol (a beta-blocker that helps with palps and high pulse). Can your doc call them into a USA pharmacy and have your mom pick them up and send them to you? It wouldn't be much to ship them either, it's not like they weigh a lot. Please try to get your meds.

Good luck to you!