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Overactive thyroid and pregnancy

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Hi,

I am so happy i came across this website. I am currently 4 weeks pregnant and has been diagnosed with an overactive thyroid before the pregnancy. I am currently taking Carbimazole... can anyoune pls tell me if i should stop taking this. I want a healthy baby and would not want to endanger my baby in any way. What do i do?

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  • Guest
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    Hello. I also have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism about 3 months ago. Have spoke to Endo and also did a lot of research about medications as was thinking of trying to get pregnant this year BEFORE was diagnosed. From what i read and what Endo said, if pregnant you should ask your doctor to put you on Propylthiouracil or PTU if you are pregnant. Apparently better than Carbimazole
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    Hi,

    Yes, PTU is better if you are pregnant. I got diagnosed with very active thyroid the same day I discovered I was pregnant. That was 13 years ago and I have a lovely 12 year old boy. The pregnancy was controlled with PTU, I had frequent blood tests during the pregnancy (every 4 weeks) to ensure dosage is right. I felt fine and there was no problems in pregnancy. Good luck!

  • Guest
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    You were lucky. I was diagnosed with overactive thyroid at about 8 weeks pregnant. Levels were so high i felt awful. Pulse was 176 per minute and was rushed to hospital. Was put on PTU for remainder of pregnancy and ended up on Prozac as well as was down with feeling so ill.

    Two years later i was off meds, with a beautiful two year old girl.

    Five years on i've just today been diagnosed again. I'm not happy about it but started Cabimazole and Propranalol today and have appt with Endo in two weeks. Praying it wont be as bad this time...

    Good luck

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