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My thyroid levels are up: UPDATE 7/29
I had full bloodwork done the other day when I went to the dr. for the flu.
Today I found out my thyroid is out of whack again.
I've been on synthroid for 5 years and thought it was regulated but I guess it changed.
So I'm supposed to start my IVF in a few weeks and now I might not be able to unless I can get this under control.
Honestly...can anything else happen to delay this?? There is always some kind of roadblock.
I've been waiting since February to start again.
UPDATE: I saw my endocrinologist yesterday and wow, my levels are way up. My TSH is 7 now.
So of course I need to get this regulated before starting my next cycle...which means more waiting.
I won't be starting in July like I thought.
UPDATE 7/29:
I've been on my new dose of synthroid since 7/2. I had bloodwork done on 7/17 and my TSH was down to 2.13. It took me two weeks to get the results since I was on vacation and also my endo was very bad at getting back to me. I am supposed to start my estrogen patches 10 days after I get the + on the OPK. I got the  today so I should be starting on 8/8. Endo emails me today saying she wants the TSH to be closer to 1.0.
Anyone know what their TSH is/was when doing IVF?? If I go for more blood and it comes back at 1.0 should I start in 10 days or wait another month to be sure? I am seriously going nuts waiting over here but I know that I need to make sure everything is OK.
Should I ask my RE about my TSH? Right now I hate to even deal with my endo because I feel like I'm bothering her.
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CAH127
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As frustrating as it is to hear there is yet ANOTHER thing in your way, it is good that it was caught before you started your cycle. I know you want to go into it with every possible road block eliminated. Hang in there, even though it's tough!
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I am sorry. But...you may not have to wait too long. Dr. B found out that my thyroid was acting up too (TSH was 4.6) and he put me on 75 mcg of synthroid and it was regulated within 2 weeks. I never had to skip a cycle. Hope it is a quick fix for you as well.
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Re: My thyroid levels are up
Posted by foreverinmyheart
I am sorry. But...you may not have to wait too long. Dr. B found out that my thyroid was acting up too (TSH was 4.6) and he put me on 75 mcg of synthroid and it was regulated within 2 weeks. I never had to skip a cycle. Hope it is a quick fix for you as well.
Can you believe my endo's office called and wanted to give me an appt on 7/14 to try and fix this?? I mean I had the bloodwork done already, she can't just change the dose?
I asked them to have her call me.
I also put a call in to my RE.
My TSH is 5.7 which is the highest its ever been.
I am glad this was caught before starting though.
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Re: My thyroid levels are up: UPDATE
bump for update
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CAH127
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Re: My thyroid levels are up: UPDATE
So sorry you have to wait.
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| Posted 7/2/09 9:51 AM |
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Re: My thyroid levels are up: UPDATE
Oh no - I'm so sorry
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Re: My thyroid levels are up: UPDATE
Sorry. That must be really frustrating.
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Re: My thyroid levels are up: UPDATE
I'm so sorry!
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Re: My thyroid levels are up: UPDATE
im so sorry
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IrishLasss334
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Re: My thyroid levels are up: UPDATE
Sorry Karen!!!
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Re: My thyroid levels are up: UPDATE
I'm sorry....hope they can get yout TSh level down quickly. I know you must be frustrated.
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Re: My thyroid levels are up: UPDATE 7/29
bump for update
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| Posted 7/29/09 3:48 PM |
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Re: My thyroid levels are up: UPDATE 7/29
Glad to hear your number went down. Good luck with your cycle!!
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Re: My thyroid levels are up: UPDATE 7/29
I would call your RE and ask him about that number. It should be fine. They like to see anything under 4 and with IVF usually under 2, so you are pretty close.
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| Posted 7/29/09 9:28 PM |
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Posted by pp1107
I would call your RE and ask him about that number. It should be fine. They like to see anything under 4 and with IVF usually under 2, so you are pretty close.
I'm going to call him today because my endo apparently is too busy to help me with this.
Also I bet the # went down since the bloodwork was done 13 days ago..
Thanks.
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Re: My thyroid levels are up: UPDATE 7/29
so glad the numbers went down!!!!
And listen I know u said you dont wanna bother the doctor with the endo but they get paid a lot of money to deal with these kinds of issues....its their job  And this is important to YOU so please talk to them about it
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Re: My thyroid levels are up: UPDATE 7/29
Posted by daisy32
so glad the numbers went down!!!!
And listen I know u said you dont wanna bother the doctor with the endo but they get paid a lot of money to deal with these kinds of issues....its their job And this is important to YOU so please talk to them about it
I know...I don't know why I always feel like I'm bothering the doctor.
I just want to go for another blood test before starting my cycle...just to be sure. I feel like my endocrinologist doesn't understand the urgency of the situation.
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Re: My thyroid levels are up: UPDATE 7/29
Karen...I know they like the TSH level to be between 1 and 2 while TTC. Mine was 4.6 at first and they said that was way too high (and may have been the cause of some of my miscarriages) I have been on 75 mcg of synthroid since May and it was checked right before I started my IVF cycle and it was 1.6. My endo was happy with that. I go back next week to have it rechecked.
I agree with the others, I know you don't want to be a pest, but you need some answers.
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Posted by foreverinmyheart
Karen...I know they like the TSH level to be between 1 and 2 while TTC. Mine was 4.6 at first and they said that was way too high (and may have been the cause of some of my miscarriages) I have been on 75 mcg of synthroid since May and it was checked right before I started my IVF cycle and it was 1.6. My endo was happy with that. I go back next week to have it rechecked.
I agree with the others, I know you don't want to be a pest, but you need some answers.
Thanks. I sent an email to my RE today asking if he can help me with this since my regular endocrinologist is not much help lately. I just want to start already! I've been waiting patiently since my last BFN in February!!!
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