Hypothyroidism??

[naomid]

Callum had a thyroid test in May 07 which indicated bordeline hypothyroidism, TSH elevated but normal T4 (TSH 8.85, T4 14.2). We repeated the test in August 07 and the results were normal (I don't have the numbers).

For the last month or so he's constantly saying that he's tired, at first I put it down to the cold that he had but that's all cleared up and he's still saying that he's tired.

I checked some websites for symptoms and he doesn't have constipation, skin looks ok, no weight gain, does say that he's cold sometimes.

He's sleeping about 11 or 12 hours a night and doesn't wake during the night or seem restless. We haven't added any additional activities. Tonsils and adenoids were removed about 2 years ago.

I don't want to put him through another blood test if it's not necessary, but his next regular check isn't for another 5 months and if it is hypothyroidism then I don't want him to go untreated for that long.

What do you think?

[Connie]

Naomi,

Collin did as your son....he would have normal thyroid test, then a borderline abnormal, then back to normal and so on. He did this for probably 6 years.

In July of 07 he was back being borderline abnormal. (I could get his numbers if you want but I don't have them with me at the moment0. At this point in July he had not grown or gained weight in 6 months so the pediatric endocrinologist recommended we put in on a low dose of synthroid. He said his thyroid was still working but at some point it will give out so maybe we should help boost it just a little. They rechecked him in January and he had not gained any weight but grew almost 3 inches.

Let me know if I can be of any more help.

Connie

[sandi]

Well from reading your post I guess I should go and get Cassies blood test done for Thyroid. I wasnt going to get it done cause I just cant stand the thought of putting her through anything else after going through open heart surgery at 5 months old. I had almost said to myself, that I am not going to get it done and if symptoms come about, then I will get one done. Geeeeee...... I hate blood tests, and I hate to see her cry.

[wrblack]

And snip from Dr. Leshin on the thyroid
www.ds-health.com/thyroid.htm
<< Some infants and young children have blood tests that show a normal T4 but a high TSH. This condition is called "idiopathic hyperthyrotropinemia." While the cause isn't clear, this may reflect a regulatory defect of TSH, or it may be a sign of impending true hypothyroidism. Some endocrinologists will recommend retesting in 3 to 6 months, and others will recommend treating as if it were an early hypothyroid state. >>

[Googsmom aka Jennifer]

Here's a tip to make the blood taking easier. Brook's nurse always says "fluid her up, even over fluid her so she is peeing alot" I tryed it and it really did make it alot easier. Hardly any wiggling of the veins which as we all know happens w/ our low tone cutie pies. They only had to poke one time and out came the blood. Pumps out real well for the nurse and we are done and getting stickers. I only have one nurse who I trust to poke Brookster. Her name is Jodi and I just love her, so does Brooker

[sandi]

Well.. I did it. I took Cassie to get her blood work done. The nurse got it in one poke, but she cried sooo much. I hate it so much! Cassie never cries, really, she never cries. She may fuss a bit every now and then, but cry... never. I have only seen her cry the few times getting blood work done and stuff like that. So I guess when I have to take her for that stuff and she cries, it really sucks. I hope I dont have to take her for anything else for a long time. Boo hoo.