I had my endocrinology appointment Thursday. I arrived on time waiting for the MA to call me back and when she did I was escorted to the dreaded scale. I stepped on with out flinching and when I saw the number I wanted to cry! Trying to hold it together to not be an emotional basket case as I walk down the hallway to an exam room. I'm distracted by getting my blood pressure taken (120/72) and my pulse (88) she asked me about my current medications only levoxyl and prenatals and was making some updates etc and the whole time my mind is STUCK on my weight. I was doing sooooooooooooo good being right on target and being so proud of not gaining too much this pregnancy vs last time I gained 50lb!
I had already received a phone call earlier in the week regarding my lab work coming back abnormal. My levels were WHACK! My TSH was at 17.24 and the normal range is 0.34-4.82. When you are "high" you are hypothyroid meaning sluggish. When you are "low" you are actually hyperthyroid feeling jittery and overcompensated. My T4 was somewhat normal so that was good.
My Doc comes in and discusses what happened. I told her that I didn't realize I was taking the wrong dosage until I went to the pharmacy to pick up my refill and they stated they didn't have my rx ready. They confirmed that I needed the 175mcg and I instantly thought, Oh shit! I said yes, knowing that was right, yet grabbed the bottle in my purse and read 150mcg. Damn it! I had been taking the wrong dosage for the past MONTH!!! I get the proper refill and of course realize I've been going to bed between 7-9pm because of my levels were too low, not because im pregnant! Ugh!! She tells me that she needs to adjust my levels again and so now I'm at 400mcg daily. In case you don't know, this is a HUGE jump. 100mcg increase has only happened once in the 6 yrs I've been taking levoxyl. Usually you increase 25 or 50mcg max at a time. So long story short.
I get my blood drawn every 4 wks until Jan
I have my new rx to fill of 200mcg 2x daily
I have my annual thyroid ultrasound to be sched at the end of December
and I have my follow up appt sched for beginning of Jan
TADA!
THEN..........
I have my routine OB appt yesterday. Basically I broke down because I gained too much weight in my eyes. My Dr reassured me that I was doing fine and said our thyroid is like a master cylinder, everything revolves around it working properly. She told me I should feel better in about 2 wks (which I knew) and tried my best to turn off my tears apologizing . She asked if I needed any FMLA or disability papers filled out until I start to feel better. I thanked her for the offer but told her my boss is out until September so I will have no trouble flexing my schedule as needed.
She then turns the attention to my 20wk ultrasound results. She said everything looked good, and not too worry but she would like to take another look at Lilly's renal pelvis. Ummmm ok. Not to worry, got it. Emotional and hormonal a bit? yes. Not to worry? ok got it. lol. I'm really not worrying but ugh. You know some things just remain in the back of your mind.
So I get to do my 2nd glucose testing in 3 wks (drink the nasty juice and get poked 3x while mandated to sit at the lab for 2 hrs oh joy!)
AND I have a 2nd ultrasound to double check Lilly's kidneys
Meanwhile I'm supposed to just relax until I feel better while chasing Jayden (who's going on 3) and take care of work and home......
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA you're funny!!!!
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