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Re: very worried about baby

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 12 Sep 2002 12:33:59 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 12 Sep 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Hi There,
>I saw an endocrinologist yesterday as my family dr did a TFT test that
>showed that my TSH was a little low and my T4 was a litlle high (5
>points higher than normal). I delivered my baby 13 weeks ago and they
>think that it may be Postpartum thyroiditis or it could be Graves
>disease...as i am nursing, time will tell.
>I am not on any medication, and have few symptoms exceot for high heart
>rate/palpitations.
>I am worried about my baby, if it was Graves disease, would any effects
>on my baby be known now?
>he is developing normally gaining 4-8 ounces a week..and is on the 50 %
>tile. here they don't do a newborn test for thyroid problems.
>Thank you for your help

If your baby is growing well, don't worry.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

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