Hey Julia, do you mind sharing which doctor you go see? I’m still having troubles and am thinking it might be smart to get a second opinion…Thanks girl!

Thank you :) I’m SO glad you went and saw them. I remember feeling such relief to finally have some answers that made sense. The adjustment period can take a month or so, but I felt like a whole new person once I got used to it. I’m so excited for you, and I’m seriously so happy that my little recommendation helped. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you guys!! :) and I’ll keep you posted on us…

My mum had the exact same thing before I was born – after about 7 years of not getting pregnant she was put on drugs, conceived straight away, and then miraculously after 2 pregnancies the condition was gone and she was back to normal (and even popped out an extra kid unplanned ;) ) . Best wishes for you and yours!

Perfect. :)

Aww, Thanks Abby!

My doctor did say if I got pregnant I would most likely miscarry before my thyroid was taken care of so I bet you are right. I am glad you, too, got a diagnosis and are hopefully on your way to normal life again. It would be interesting to compare medications. I’m on Armour Thyroid, which from what little I have read in forums seems to be one people like and ask their doctor for.

So positive! :) Hang in there! Looks like we’re in good company.

Great advice. I love my doctor (I have been searching and searching for 2 years for a good one) and she is monitoring me very closely. But I need to get in tune with myself, too. Now that I know something is wrong–I won’t brush off the feelings anymore. Thanks for sharing YOUR story and I’ll be sure to give everyone updates every now and then.

And thank you for sharing! Obviously, many folks have a similar story, and it’s therapeutic for everyone.

I was diagnosed with Grave’s Disease a few years ago and after over a year of unsuccessful attempts to bring my levels back to normal with different doses of thyroid-suppressants, I decided to do radioactive iodine therapy. Basically, I took a pill that gradually killed my thyroid and I am now hypothyroid and have been on synthroid the past 6 months. I can completely sympathize with how you’ve been feeling lately. Having been both hyper- and hypo- thyroid, I am still amazed at how much of an impact your thyroid can have on your well-being and what crazy symptoms it can cause! Once your dosage gets straightened out, you’ll be surprised at how much better you’ll feel. My advice is just to be patient with the process and not be afraid to speak up to your doctor if you don’t feel right. Stabilizing your hormone levels is a huge part of managing the disease but everyone is different so don’t forget to pay attention to what your body is telling you. Thanks for sharing this and keep us posted on how your treatment goes!

Oh yesss, I am part of the hypothyroidism club. I was diagnosed six years ago. Medication really helps a ton. It was so strange, the things that were happening to me. My weight totally ballooned, my hair was falling out, I had this enormous goiter under my chin…I couldn’t stay warm, no matter what I did… When I started my meds, I immediately lost 15 pounds, which was fantastic. The goiter went away. And the hair stopped falling out so badly. It still is difficult for me to lose weight, though, dang it. But I do try. And the problem with always being cold – still there. But it could be worse, right?

Thanks so much for sharing Julia! I was diagnosed with this SAME thing last year and it has definitely been a whirlwind these last few months. I was seeing a counselor for what I thought was depression, and she suggested I get my thyroid checked. I was bad at taking my medicine though (for whatever reason…) but the last three months I’ve been faithful. I’m taking Levothyroxin and unfortunately haven’t really noticed any difference. BUT my doctors have said it takes at least 3 months for your body to get back to “normal.” I had a miscarriage in August and I really think it was due largely to my wacky thyroid. So i’m hopeful!! Hang in there girl! (Ps. I’m interested to know the difference between my medication and yours since I’ve never really had any side effects…)

I’m so happy for you to have gotten some answers, Julia…I hope you are feeling better everyday and are on your way to your baby dreams coming true again in no time!

Kristi, it wouldn’t hurt to go get tested for sure. I believe mine started up post-partum as well, but has gone untreated and undetected for quite some time because my thyroid levels were very high (which translates to an uber sluggish thyroid, aka hypothyroidism). Right now, I am not feeling very well, obviously, but man–I am so glad I have answers and can’t wait to get my medicine dosage on par for my needs. Good luck to you!

I have been on medication for 5 years and still not sure if I am myself. Or like you, Julia, maybe I just have forgotten what that feels like. I would love some tips and tricks if you are sharing Christina. Julia, It is interesting that you mentioned “I don’t feel excited about things–almost like my mind and feelings are supressed.” I thought that was just me, but maybe it is very likely thyroid related. Sometimes I feel like my emotions are numb. I would love to hear what medicine you are taking and any changes you notice as the time goes on. Any advice/tips/tricks shared would be greatly appreciated. It is a constant everchanging battle unfortunately. I am extremely surprised that the doctors waited this long to check your thyroid. On my last pregnancy my doctor said it is routine now to check thyroids at the beginning and throughout pregnancies for him as they can change, even people who have had no issues before. I wish you the best of luck!

YAY!! xoxo I was going to type more… but sometimes there are no words.

Thanks Meags. I love you! You are such a great support to me.

I honestly never thought about hypothyroidism before my blood work came back and previous doctors haven’t tested for it because I don’t carry extra weight, but now it makes a lot of sense. In addition to the infertility, I am tired a lot, but even more so–I don’t feel excited about things–almost like my mind and feelings are supressed. Also, my hair has been falling out and my skin is drier and paler than normal–all signs of hypothyroidism.

Wow! Here’s hoping I start doing “great” with medication, too. They have been through so much!

Oh Julia, I’m so sorry about your diagnosis. Though it is so good to know what the problem is. I have had the disease for at least 5 years. We started trying to conceive our first over 4 years ago. No bueno. BUT, I am not a meds person, so your results will probably be very different. Most of my family also has the disease, so I do have some experience.

I have over the years discovered some VERY simple changes that help greatly with some of the symptoms like lack of energy and weird weight issues. If you are interested at all, just send me an email!
Take care, have a good weekend and keep us posted!

i’m sooo happy for you julia! knowledge truly is power! now on to making some progress in the baby sibling department! :) having energy again came at the perfect time with the holidays coming up too! woo!

I actually have had hypothyroidism since my early 20’s (I’m 28 now) and had great difficulty becoming pregnant with our first child. I was on medication but remembering to take it daily was something I just couldn’t do (for whatever reason). After taking the meds. regularly I was able to get pregnant with our first child and am now expecting our 2nd in April I’m hoping taking the prescribed medication will be the only next step you need too! Good luck and remember you are not alone!!