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emilain
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I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
My 7 yo had blown drawn and her TSH levels were elevated, we re-did them and they are still up there (6.4) My doc wants us to see an endocrinologist, anyone ever have experience with this, I'm a bit concerned. TIA 
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MichaelsMommy
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Re: I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
I don't have any experience with a child, but my thyroid is underactive which causes my TSH levels to be elevated. I take meds to regulate it. The meds are harmless, but important to me that I take it daily.
I hope everything works itself out...
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emilain
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Re: I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
Posted by MichaelsMommy
I don't have any experience with a child, but my thyroid is underactive which causes my TSH levels to be elevated. I take meds to regulate it. The meds are harmless, but important to me that I take it daily.
I hope everything works itself out...
thanks, I'm a wreck over here, I just want an appt so that we can figure out what is going on with her She presents with TOTALLY different symptoms from someone who has hypothyroidism, she is so slim, VERY active, always hot, etc. I'm stumped
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JennyGirl
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Re: I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
Posted by MichaelsMommy
I don't have any experience with a child, but my thyroid is underactive which causes my TSH levels to be elevated. I take meds to regulate it. The meds are harmless, but important to me that I take it daily.
I hope everything works itself out...
Same here. I take meds daily and I feel much better. Thyroid issues are often hereditary. Two of my aunts and my mom has the same thing. Anyone in your family have thyroid issues?
Also, it's not a difficult thing to keep tabs on, and it is a very easy exam- so your daughter will be ok.
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| Posted 3/9/07 2:45 PM |
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emilain
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Re: I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
Posted by JennyGirl
Posted by MichaelsMommy
I don't have any experience with a child, but my thyroid is underactive which causes my TSH levels to be elevated. I take meds to regulate it. The meds are harmless, but important to me that I take it daily.
I hope everything works itself out...
Same here. I take meds daily and I feel much better. Thyroid issues are often hereditary. Two of my aunts and my mom has the same thing. Anyone in your family have thyroid issues?
Also, it's not a difficult thing to keep tabs on, and it is a very easy exam- so your daughter will be ok.
thanks, yes, we have lots of thyroid as well as diabetic issues in both of our families thanks for the well wishes, I just wan everything to be fine
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MichaelsMommy
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Re: I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
Hang in there Mommy! I know it's so much worse on us then it is them... I'm sure she is okay! Please keep us posted!
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emilain
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Re: I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
Posted by MichaelsMommy
Hang in there Mommy! I know it's so much worse on us then it is them... I'm sure she is okay! Please keep us posted!
thank you so much it means alot to have your support, she also was just diagnosed with having peanut, milk, and egg allergies It has been an overwhelming day, but thank you
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MichaelsMommy
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Re: I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
Posted by emilain
Posted by MichaelsMommy
Hang in there Mommy! I know it's so much worse on us then it is them... I'm sure she is okay! Please keep us posted!
thank you so much it means alot to have your support, she also was just diagnosed with having peanut, milk, and egg allergies It has been an overwhelming day, but thank you
Good thing it's FRIDAY!!! And the warmer weather we're supposed to be getting should help get your mind off of things!
Sorry to hear about her allergies too!
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Natay
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Re: I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
I've taken meds to regulate mine since I was a teenager. Once they get DD's regulated, she will feel a lot better. Good luck.
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emilain
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Re: I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
Posted by Natay
I've taken meds to regulate mine since I was a teenager. Once they get DD's regulated, she will feel a lot better. Good luck.
thank you, i spoke to my pediatrician again and she said it is common, it is just not alwasy picked up so soon, but since i am so "in tuned" to my kids, and requested blood work, we have recognized these #s sooner. I am trying not to get nuts about it, but I am a HUGE worrier . i appreicate all the info, it has really meant a lot to me
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Maathy317
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Re: I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
My daughter's thyroid is virtually non-existent. She has been on Synthroid since she was 11 and is now 20 and is doing very well. It has no side effects and she will need to take it for the rest of her life. I can recommend a great pediatric endocronologist. His name is Dr. Thomas Wilson and works out of Stonybrook Hospital. Don't worry. This will all work out.  for you and your daughter.
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emilain
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Re: I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
Posted by Maathy317
My daughter's thyroid is virtually non-existent. She has been on Synthroid since she was 11 and is now 20 and is doing very well. It has no side effects and she will need to take it for the rest of her life. I can recommend a great pediatric endocronologist. His name is Dr. Thomas Wilson and works out of Stonybrook Hospital. Don't worry. This will all work out. for you and your daughter.
Thank you soooooo very much, this means alot to me
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lmb03
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Re: I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
My DD was born without a thyroid and has been on synthriod since she is 12 days old. She will have to take it for the rest of her life. At this point is just part of the routine and she is growing wonderfully. Hang in there. I know it is overwhelming. We see Dr. Fort at Schneiders and he is great.
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| Posted 3/9/07 9:03 PM |
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avamamma
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Re: I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
I had thyroid issues my entire life. I was a skinny child and had all of the other symptoms as your child does. Don't worry. All you need to do is find a good Endo. They will probably diagnose over or underactive thyroid and daily medication will take care of it.
Every woman on my Mother's side of the family has this. Don't worry- it's no big deal... it has not impacted my life at all.....
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emilain
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Re: I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
Posted by lmb03
My DD was born without a thyroid and has been on synthriod since she is 12 days old. She will have to take it for the rest of her life. At this point is just part of the routine and she is growing wonderfully. Hang in there. I know it is overwhelming. We see Dr. Fort at Schneiders and he is great.
That is the group we will be seeing, but I will being his colleague Dr Carey at the Commack satellite clinic, do you know anything about him, or should I go to Dr Fort? thanks so much ladoes, you have really put my mind at ease.
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rose825
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Re: I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
I dont know anything about this, but I am curious, what made you ask for the bloodwork?
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emilain
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Re: I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
Posted by rose825
I dont know anything about this, but I am curious, what made you ask for the bloodwork?
my daughter just did not "seen right" to me, her color looked off and I don't know, I just felt like something was not right, I truly think it is just Mother's intuition, as soon as I told my mom she encouraged me to go since she always feels "moms just know".
All my friends thought I was crazy, they felt I was putting her through a blood draw for nothing, but see, now I am glad I followed my gut
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dree
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Re: I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
I take synthroid too for hypothyroidism. Its even safe to take during pregnancy.
P.S. FM me about the allergies....is this a new finding??? Sidney had her soy challenge and I think she is having a reaction now
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rose825
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Re: I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
Posted by emilain
my daughter just did not "seen right" to me, her color looked off and I don't know, I just felt like something was not right, I truly think it is just Mother's intuition, as soon as I told my mom she encouraged me to go since she always feels "moms just know".
All my friends thought I was crazy, they felt I was putting her through a blood draw for nothing, but see, now I am glad I followed my gut
definately a good call!
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emilain
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Re: I'm worried! Anyones kids have an elevated TSH?
Posted by dree
I take synthroid too for hypothyroidism. Its even safe to take during pregnancy.
P.S. FM me about the allergies....is this a new finding??? Sidney had her soy challenge and I think she is having a reaction now
tHanks sweetie. Never a dull moment
Yes, new finding with my 7yo it was my middle daughter ho had the milk issues, now we are back on all soy and off of all dairy
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