In a message dated 3/29/02 6:59:46 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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>
> Over the last 6 months my TSH has bounced between 3.5 and 5.5.  My doctor
> doesn't think I am hypothyroid (yet), but I have been diagnosed with
> hashimotos.  I have been trying to loose lbs with no luck despite exercise
> and diet, and I have been unable to get pregnant.
>
> Should I ask my Dr. again about treatment for hypothyroid?  Am I
> hypothyroid?
>
>

You are hypothyroid.  Pray that you do not get pregnant until you get some
thyroid hormone.  If your TSH is as high as you say it is and you have
Hashimoto's if you do get pregnant, you could either miscarrry or your baby
could be born hypothyroid.

If I were you, I would change doctors right now.  The one you have is
hazardous to your health.

Gail K


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