[Effervescence]

I posted here before about being concerned over my thyroid, so I had it checked. My doctor called while I was on vacation last week and said my thyroid seemed to be working properly. My temps were up this cycle though, but they were more erratic, so maybe whatever was going on is balancing out finally. I have felt much better this month too, peppier etc.

I am glad that I went though, even if it seems like I am being a hypochondriac. Now I know it isn't my thyroid, and my doctor is listening when I say that something has not felt right with my body since about three months after Jonah was born.

Anyway, thought I'd update you here, since I mentioned it.

[sweatshirtgirl]

that's great news! I am actually having my checked very soon. Levels were borderline last time so they want to recheck. But my temps are fine. Is it possible to still have a problem if your temps are in a normal range? (sorry, didn't mean to take over your thread!)

[CandaceDianne]

Glad to hear your blood work came back good!

[shauna0325]

I'd like to mention something about thyroids. I had mine checked also, and it showed to be in the normal range, but my midwife explained that "normal" is a very broad range. You can be at the low end of normal, where the test comes back ok and your doctor won't treat it, but still have problems. This is where I'm at, she calls it a "sluggish" thyroid. It's easily treated by changing your eating habits and taking some supplements. Basically avoid refined sugars, starchy foods (inculding root veggies such as potatos and carrots), and citrus fruit. I also take a kelp (iodine) supplement. There are also books out or you can research online for a thyroid diet to maximise your thyroid function. Just thought I'd add in my cooky holistic approach here incase anyone was interested.

Also, one indication of a sluggish thyroid is very low temps or severe temp drops throughout your cycle.

[Admin-pattyandthemoos]

I have had my thyroid checked more than once so I think you did the right thing. My temps run on the low side too but I think it is normal for me.

Good to hear your blood work came back normal.