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My granddaughter was given too low of a dose of synthroid (thyroxine). her tsh was 33. she is 20 weeks pregnant. will the levels hurt the baby?
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It can: Hypothyroidism in the mother, especially early in pregnancy can affect the fetus. You may review the information at this site and discuss the matter with your granddaughter's OB. http://www.endocrine.niddk.nih.gov/pubs/pregnancy/
Answered 12/14/2014
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Followup is key: The key is in the followup here. What is clear is that it is abnormally low levels of T4 are to be avoided in pregnancy and can damage the baby. Keep all followups with ob for lab followups and medicine adjustments.
Answered 1/15/2015
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