[Anonymous]

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I had my thyroid removed in April of 2004, and I was cleared for pregnancy 6 months later. It wasn’t because of my thyroid levels though, they normalized within 2-3 months, it was because my calcium levels were screwed for about 6 months after surgery. Keep this in mind when talking to your surgeon, there is always the possiblity of nicking the parathyroid glands, which regulate your calcium levels in your body. Your baby will take calcium from you when pregnant, so if your levels are goofy for awhile, you may need to wait. Ask your doctor about this, he can give you some more information. Janet

[Anonymous]

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I know it isn’t the same for everyone, but would like to hear some of your experiences in order to help me make my decision.

I have been very hyper since delivering my son in January. I’m taking 1250mg of PTU daily. Just experienced a miscarriage this week (2 months pregnant)because of the hyperthyroidism. I did not know that I was even pregnant this time and never would have tried to become pregnant with my levels as they were, but it happened. My last blood test showed my levels to now be Normal. I have been considering a thyroidectomy and am scheduled to meet with the surgeon on Tuesday. My Endo said I can either go ahead and attempt pregnancy again now that my levels are normal or have the thyroidectomy, then try to regulate the levels then attempt pregnancy. That it is my choice. We acheived pregnancy and delivery when my levels were normal with my son last year. My husband is 40 and I am 36 so we want to have our 2nd and last child ASAP.

How long did it talk to regulate your levels after they thyroidectomy? Got any advice to offer?

Thanks in advance.

Sheila

[Anonymous]

#1076961

I had my thyroid out in June 05. Within a few months my levels were in the normal range but then 4 months later went hyper again for no apparent reason. I think our bodies are all different so it is really hard to say. My calcium was only an issue for about a month and it has been fine since. I am taking calcium supplements but that is an age thing as well.
Katie

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Can surgery to remove a cold nodule and most of the rest of the thyroid be performed while there are high levels of T4 circulating in the blood? My endo says no. Some thing must be done though-and soon!
I had RAI 7 weeks ago And I’m getting worse. My free T4 has gone from 2.7 (when first diagnosed with GD) to 4.8 a few days ago.
I’m the one who asked about angina in an earlier post. My angina is getting worse since posting. It is now not only excercise induced, but continuous at rest.
In the National Graves disease Foundation’s FAQ’s under “Complications” it is stated “complications of prolonged…GD include weakened heart muscle leading to heart failure”.
I have had an unremarkable stress-echo test recently, yet the angina.
I’m worried that prolonging this process could cause permanent damage to my heart. Surgery seems the only quick solution, yet my endo says not until normal blood levels have been demonstrated.
Im taking 50 mg atenolol, 30 mg methimazole, and 40mg isosorbide.
What do you think I should do?

Thanks, Jim

[Anonymous]

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Hi Jim.

It seems that you are between a rock and a hard place. You need to have your levels under control to have the surgery and you feel so bad that you do not want to wait.

Go and tell your endo and surgeon what is going on with you and how you feel. Do not let it wait. You will feel better and they can help. Just tell them how you feel and they can and should work together to help you feel better until your surgery is done.

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Jake George
On-Line Facilitator
Co Author “Graves’ Disease In Our Own Words”

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