https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 06:01:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-super-hypothyroid#post-1490437 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 22:32:54 +0000 wheres_c 1490437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm on 200mcg and feel like poop! I feel your pain! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-super-hypothyroid#post-1489980 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 16:39:06 +0000 Mrs. M 1489980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: Definitely consider going to an endocrinologist! They (from my experience) do a great job monitoring levels which is essential for thyroid issues. After having my daughter I was monitored every two months until it was under control (and every 6-months after that). Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-super-hypothyroid#post-1489948 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 16:23:37 +0000 Ginger333 1489948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was over 12 too when I was diagnosed and it's been ALL over the place in the last 15 years. Hypo, Hyper (on meds) and everywhere in between. I have had the most success keeping it under control with Dessicated Thyroid. Synthroid and Levothryoxine never seemed to do anything - I was up to 300 mcg and no change.<br /> It took years to get it under control - I really hope yours gets sorted faster. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-super-hypothyroid#post-1489908 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 15:57:48 +0000 lioneyes 1489908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i am on low level synthroid, since getting pregnant my internist has requested i double my dosage 2 days a week. i get monthly bloodwork at my ob to confirm that i am still normal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-super-hypothyroid#post-1489436 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:17:30 +0000 pui 1489436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My TSH was over 12 when I was diagnosed. Luckily since I've been medicated it's stayed steady. Even so far during pregnancy I haven't had to change my dose. I've been getting it checked once a month. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-super-hypothyroid#post-1489403 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:09:56 +0000 MrsH 1489403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: i would go see an endo or get a GP that specializes in internal medicine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-super-hypothyroid#post-1488912 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 10:44:11 +0000 bunnylove08 1488912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: Your Endo should be monitoring your levels. When I was pregnant my Endo monitored and reported the levels to my OB. </p> <p>You should really press them for another blood test or call your endo and request one. Tell them your symptoms, thats what I did and I always got a blood test if I felt off.</p> <p>If you feel your doctor is not doing the job find a new one. But have your levels checked with an endo. </p> <p>I'm at 150 mcg everyday synthroid brand. I found taking generic made me more tired. My friend who is a pharmacist said its because each manufacture uses different fillers. I also check different medical boards and most people suggested taking the brand since the ingredients are always the same. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-super-hypothyroid#post-1488883 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 10:35:47 +0000 Greentea 1488883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. M: I am stressed about it :( maybe I should see an endo? My ob used to monitor me but after I had baby I saw my gp and she didn't send me to an endo. Maybe I should see a different gp. The same doc didn't send me to dermatology when I needed a mole checked and she removed it herself and left me with a giant scar on my chest... it has been 6 months since she checked me but being postpartum I think she should have checked sooner. I went to her after dd was born specifically to be monitored because my ob office was done with me for the time being :) I already take 112...</p> <p>@bunnylove08: thanks bunnylove. It stressed me out because it affects so many things! I am frustrated she wasn't monitoring me better. When I saw her in the fall I thought she was going to check me every 5 weeks (my ob had been checking every 4!) But when I went in 5 weeks later they said come back in 6 mos... then I called 6 mos. later and they said some the next month! Ugh! Maybe it is time for a new doc. I wonder if I can go straight to an endo this time instead of a gp.</p> <p>@mamimami: so everyone seems more stable on the meds than I am... :( I had been every 4 weeks with the pregnancy and then transferred to my gp to be monitored and she only checked me after 6 mos. I will have to make them see me sooner. I want to just see an endo... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-super-hypothyroid#post-1488833 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 10:17:56 +0000 mamimami 1488833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Before meds my TSH was like 63 but has been under control since I started taking meds. How often do you go in? I go in every 6 months though I am overdue right now.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-super-hypothyroid#post-1488826 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 10:14:30 +0000 bunnylove08 1488826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: I had my thyroid removed so I know how you feel. My endo monitors me like a hawk. Right now I'm at .56 which took about 3 years for me to stay consistent without a a synthroid dosage change</p> <p>If your levels are off and you dont feel well. Call your doctor and have them give you another blood test and they can adjust your meds accordingly. </p> <p>Sending you hugs </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-super-hypothyroid#post-1488799 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 10:03:52 +0000 Mrs. M 1488799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was like that before meds, but not that crazy since. It definitely has gone a bit wacko since my first pregnancy and on, but not as high as a 7. How often does your endocrinologist monitor your levels? Sorry you are dealing with this...I know it's not fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-super-hypothyroid#post-1488746 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 09:47:07 +0000 Greentea 1488746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am so bummed out. I noticed I was getting super fat and sure enough my tsh was over 7 :( so bummed out. Just had to vent. I wish they would monitor me better. </p> <p>Now I am supposed to take my dose twice a day two times a week and once the other days. Just seems so weird!</p> <p>Anyone else deal with this? </p>