Thursday, August 11, 2011

7 weeks pregnant with high TSH level of 57 and low T4 of .23 - Has anyone been in this same situation?

I also have hypothyroidism and my TSH was too high when I got pregnant. Your doctor started you at 25mcg because you can only increase the dose 25 mcg per month to avoid sending your body into shock. I recommend asking your OB to refer you to an Endocrinologist that specializes in thyroid disorders. That's what mine did. We have seen each other every month during my pregnancy and have the problem under control. I was already on 25 mcg when I got pregnant, and I am now 32 weeks and I have been up to 137 mcg for the last 3 months. My TSH is perfect. It should be between .4 and 4. Mine is 1.2. You will be fine, but I definitely recommend a specialist. He really put my mind at ease.

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