hashimoto's in pregnancy - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

bluecandi · 02-01-2013, 11:35 PM

Im 20 weeks pregnant and was diagnosed with hashimoto's thyroiditis this week. My b12 is in the toilet. D level is good. Im already gluten free. What else can I safely do to heal?
My endo is changing my thyroid med, adding t3, and giving me this rx nose spray for the b12.

Sigh

AcrossTheUniverse · 02-02-2013, 10:35 AM

I've read that Selenium can help lower your Hashi's antibodies. I believe the recommendation is 200mcg a day. Are you also dairy free? Another option is acupuncture, and many autoimmune thyroid patients swear by yoga. Otherwise it sounds like you are doing all you can, and it is great that your doctor is willing to give you T3 (so many are not that knowledgeable).

I'm in a similar boat, but I have Graves Disease (hyperthyroid). Trying all of the above (in addition to GF, Vit D, B12, & anti-thyroid meds in my case) to lower my antibody levels to ensure a healthy pregnancy.

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bluecandi Registered Users Join Date: May 2010 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 2,456 Ratings: 16 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	hashimoto's in pregnancy Im 20 weeks pregnant and was diagnosed with hashimoto's thyroiditis this week. My b12 is in the toilet. D level is good. Im already gluten free. What else can I safely do to heal? My endo is changing my thyroid med, adding t3, and giving me this rx nose spray for the b12. Sigh __________________ Candice: mom to Eva (2008) and Avery (2010),and Beth (2013). SAHM/RN/AF Wife to my Kyle On the road to being DEBT FREE!! ISO hemp doublers, and good nursing bras/tanks 40 G

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AcrossTheUniverse Registered Users Formerly: ReiSapphireJade Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona! Posts: 5,026 Ratings: 176 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: hashimoto's in pregnancy I've read that Selenium can help lower your Hashi's antibodies. I believe the recommendation is 200mcg a day. Are you also dairy free? Another option is acupuncture, and many autoimmune thyroid patients swear by yoga. Otherwise it sounds like you are doing all you can, and it is great that your doctor is willing to give you T3 (so many are not that knowledgeable). I'm in a similar boat, but I have Graves Disease (hyperthyroid). Trying all of the above (in addition to GF, Vit D, B12, & anti-thyroid meds in my case) to lower my antibody levels to ensure a healthy pregnancy. __________________ Heather, wife to James & mommy to: Jaden (8.06), Mara (8.07), Fenn (5.09), Elias (7.10), & Levi (11.11) 80lbs lost! i Loved and Lost (6/12), (9/12), & (2/13) i

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