Arg!! Synthroid increase

So I'm 6 weeks pregnant and they're ALREADY playing with my doses of Synthroid.. Going up from 125mcg to 137mcg. My pharmacy didn't even have that dose, they had to order it! I hope my levels even out. I would hate to have to keep increasing doses throughout this entire pregnancy..

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I don't know what any of this means, but

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I do not have a thyroid problem but other immune related difficulty. I have read how important it is to keep your levels right during pregnancy. The thyroid is intricately involved in pregnancy. Good luck!

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Posted by Preguntas

I don't know what any of this means, but

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I got bumped from 125 to 137 and nowI just started taking 175!!!

3rd trimester is kicking my butt!!!!

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I've been increased 3x already and I am only 24 weeks pg.

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AHH! OMG! It really gets knocked that out of whac??? Wow... I'm really out of the loop.

How often does everyone get their TSH checked? My *new* MD wants to see me again in 8 weeks.. is that too long?

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Yes, pregnancy can cause havoc with blood levels of any medications you take. I take a different medication for a different problem, and I've had to adjust the dosage twice. I'm hoping that's it for now, and maybe it will be since I've only got 9 weeks to go.

Weight gain is part of it, increased blood levels, and metabolism changes can all affect the way a medication stays in your blood.

I've heard synthroid is pretty safe to take during pregnancy, so I wouldn't worry about it too much.

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Honestly, I only just went about a month and a half ago, I had sent in my blood work via fax before.

He said my new bloodwork was good but could be better. Then I went back a few weeks later (last week) and he raised me again.

I have to have blood drawn next week again and go back 2 weeks after that.

It isn't great for my wallet either because my endo doesn't take my insurance so I pay out of pocket.

I also feel like a pincushion!

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Gina - does he let you just call him? I never understood why we need to actually go in (other than for him to have a appt to bill). My last endo just called me with my lab results and mailed me my Rx's (granted, he s u c ked, but still...).

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My last appt I literally waited over an hour so he could look at my bloodwork results and tell me to keep taking what I'm taking.

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Sorry to hear, Laura. If it makes you feel any better--I'm already on 175 and I'm not pregnant! Imagine what it'll be when I do!!!

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With my previous pregnancy they increased me almost every 6 to 8 weeks. So far with this preg. I've been increased twice in 6 weeks I am up to 250 mcg and I'm only at 20 weeks. From my understanding pregnancy throws it all out of whack butafterwards you should be able to lower the dosage.

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I started at 75mcg and am now at 150, but I haven't had an increase in a few months.

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This is Completely normal to have an increase throughout your pregnancy. due to the increase in hormone levels makes an increase demand for more synthyroid. Don't worry the increase is only while you are pregnant!!!

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Mine did the same thing when I was pregnant - 125 - 137. I was at 125 for years and now I am at 112 post baby. It is nothing to worry about.