got dd's thyroid results

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got dd's thyroid results
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Sun, 08-06-2006 - 12:24pm

We haven't discussed them with her doctor yet. She goes on the 16th for her follow up. But according to what I've read (one paper in particular from the endocrinology dept. at Boston Med. Center) it looks like she's Hypo. Anyone one here have a child with hypothyroidism? I'm anxious to get a hold of ds thyroid tests now that I have a better understanding of how to interpret them. Its really stupid. The ref ranges for TSH is something like 0.3-5.5 but the endo's say you shouldn't be over a 2.0. So why isn't that the top of the ref. range?! If a doctor doesn't know it shouldn't be over a 2 then they look at the ref. range and see the TSH falls in there and say your fine. Hannah's was a 4.something btw. I think her doctor knows her stuff so I'm not expecting a problem but I'm taking the paper with me just in case.

I hate to think of her being on medicine for the rest of her life :(

Samantha

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Sun, 08-06-2006 - 2:37pm
Well, I think you've done a great job pursuing answers. Really, you should pat yourself on the back and try not to focus on the negative aspects of it too much if you can. Try not to think of it as medication for life (if indeed that's what happens). Think of it as saving her from a downspiral in other symptoms over the course of her life. I think this is a really good thing, to be honest. Most people end up middle-aged and diabetic and other health problems before they realize their thyroids a mess. You've done a great service to your daughter. She'll be okay. My daughter has been on risky meds that can cause pancreatitis, liver failure, osteoporosis in her teens/20s and she has to have her blood drawn on a regular basis to make sure it's not killing her liver so I do understand very well the fear of meds, I'm not speaking out of thin air. It's not ideal of what we pictured to have for our children...but like I said, on the other hand...I see some great positives here for you, truly. Your daughter is lucky she has you looking out for her and you are on top of her issues before they go on to cause her a downward spiral of health problems later on in life. You are doing the homework for her so when she is grown she can expend more energy on the pursuit of happiness rather than the mystery of her ailments. Yeah, you deserve a pat on the back. I know it's hard, but try to see the good you are doing for her instead of the fears you have for her. I'm still working on mine. LOL
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Sun, 08-06-2006 - 9:59pm

((((((((Samantha))))))))))),


News like that is always tough, but as LR said, TG you are so on top of things and taking a very proactive stance. I know it bite to think she may have to take meds for life, but hypothryoidism is reltively easily treated.

-Paula

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