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  • Anonymous
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    January 4, 2002 at 3:13 pm
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    Someone mentioned not being able to breastfeed while on PTU and that got me thinking. When/if I’m able to have children, I have always thought that I would breastfeed so my question is, are you able to do this while on either a anti-thyroid medication or a synthroid? I have been diagnosed with Graves for over two years now and still considering RAI. I guess I am one of those hopefuls for remission and this would just be another reason for that.

    Thanks,
    Lori

    Anonymous
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    January 4, 2002 at 6:28 pm
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    #1110829

    Hi Lori,

    Breastfeeding on synthroid is not an issue, since synthroid is exactly the same thyroid hormone your body would be making if it could.

    Breastfeeding on PTU or Tapazole is something you would need to discuss with your ob/gyn and/or pediatrician. I’m not sure of the details, but I do know that PTU is recommended as an ATD for a pregnant woman (versus Tapazole). I know someone just posted that breastfeeding while on PTU was “out of the question,” but I’m not certain that’s the opinion of every doctor. It would be something to discuss and research, if and when.

    If you achieve remission and are on no meds during pregnancy, you should still keep in close touch with your endo through the process, as the hormones can go “wacky” during pregnancy.

    Hope this helps some!

    -Ski
    NGDF Assistant Online Facilitator

    Anonymous
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    January 4, 2002 at 7:03 pm
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    #1110830

    Hi,
    I really wanted to breastfeed, so I talked to everyone I could to get an answer. The pediatrician said go ahead, the lactation consult said absoutely go ahead, she showed be PTU in her lactation guide. But, the endo said NO. It would “probably” be okay, and my daughter would grow up to be very healthy, but there are no long term studies on whether ot affects a nursing baby or not. If it did, it could affect brain development and growth. As she said to me, “Would you want to be in the study?” The only advice she gave me was to make a decision I could live with. That pretty much made up my mind. I bottle feed my baby. Hope my experience helps.
    Julie

    Anonymous
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    March 3, 2002 at 7:25 am
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    #1110831

    What effect does beta-blockers have on post RAI? I am receiving no thyroid replacement hormones yet. Do the beta-blockers work the same way as TRH? I’d like to find an experienced endo in my area- any suggestions how?I am in the mid-western area of Maryland. Hagerstown/Frederick area. THANKS SO MUCH FOLKS. hugs, Cheryl

    Anonymous
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    March 3, 2002 at 12:46 pm
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    #1110832

    Beta blockers are NOT thyroid hormone, nor are they a replacement for thyroid hormone. They are given by our doctors for a variety of reasons, but one primary one is that they protect the heart a bit from the effects of excess thyroid hormone. They also help alleviate the tremors that we get from that.

    You will not be given thyroid hormone replacement until your thyroid hormone levels reach a point where you need additional amounts of it. Some people come out of RAI not needing replacement hormone for a while.

    I hope you are feeling better soon,
    Bobbi — NGDF Asst. Online Facilitator

    Anonymous
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    March 3, 2002 at 10:48 pm
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    #1110833

    Thanks bobbi. I wonder why the blasted dr. couldn’t tell me that.

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