Post by peaseblossom55 on Feb 25, 2015 23:44:56 GMT -5
Ugh not a fan of taptalk and my notifications don't seem to work. When we got home from the doctor H gave me a pandora bag I have a pandora bracelet he got me another charm for v day. He gave me a new charm it was a heart that opened and inside said you and on the other side said me. He said where ever this path takes us the both of us will get through this together. I have the best H ever.
So I had my doctor's appointment and it went well but not in a direction I thought. So I met with my doctor let him know my problems we looked at my chart. He asked some questions. He also brought in the RE from the office. My Obg/gyn group has mid wives and an RE/IVF office. I wasn't expecting that. I figured it would be a separate appointment. He asked me a few questions also went over some family history as well. Based off of my hypoglycemia, irregular cycles and history of them and my bad acne post BCP, he thinks I have PCOS. Today they took blood from me(16 vials to be exact) and are doing a bunch of tests, I forget everything they are doing but typical CD3 bloodwork. They are going to rule out anything else that may be wrong, but the RE thinks it's PCOS. I should get the results of the bloodwork tomorrow. RE is I guess officially taking things over. He wants me to get an HSG next week and H will get a sperm analysis done. I'm meeting briefly with just RE tomorrow to go over blood work, and insurance and a game plan. He mentioned if it was PCOS going on metaformin and fermara. This is a lot of information I'm kind of shocked and I'm exhausted it's been a long day. So I'm just taking it all in at this point.
Wow, that's a lot of info to take in on one day. It sounds like things are really starting to move fast though! Thanks for updating with us. I hope you start to get some answers soon!
I don't know the backstory here, but I was diagnosed in November. My TSH was very high (13) both my T3 and T4 were too low and my antibodies were sky high (300s). With being that bad, I'm only on 25 mcg levothyroxine (synthroid) and my TSH was normal at my last check.
I don't feel normal, though. I'm thinking about seeing an endocrinologist. I want someone to listen to all my vague problems and really help me with them. Currently, my GP is watching me and I do trust her, but I want an expert. Autoimmune disorders kinda suck.
Do you have specific questions, britterrss? I'm happy to answer. Several women on here have Hashimoto's so you're in good company.
My TSH is 3.4, but they want to get it to 1-2 for TTC. My T3 and T4 are perfectly normal and my antibodies were only 18. They are starting me on 50. Should I call first before I start taking that much? I feel pretty much normal right now aside from being extra tired when I wake up (otherwise not tired during the day). I was thinking 50 seemed high...
25 mcg is the lowest dose possible. They wanted me on 75 initially but I couldn't handle it. I'll be moved up over time.
No, start on the 50 mcg. Everyone responds differently! You are in the very early stages however, so be happy that they caught it early!
I'm glad you got some answers, even if it isn't what you were hoping to hear. *hugs* I know joy got (somewhat) recently diagnosed with Hashi's -- can you share some wisdom here?
I don't know the backstory here, but I was diagnosed in November. My TSH was very high (13) both my T3 and T4 were too low and my antibodies were sky high (300s). With being that bad, I'm only on 25 mcg levothyroxine (synthroid) and my TSH was normal at my last check.
I don't feel normal, though. I'm thinking about seeing an endocrinologist. I want someone to listen to all my vague problems and really help me with them. Currently, my GP is watching me and I do trust her, but I want an expert. Autoimmune disorders kinda suck.
Do you have specific questions, britterrss? I'm happy to answer. Several women on here have Hashimoto's so you're in good company.
I also have Hashimoto's and have been under the care of an endo for most of the years since my diagnosis. There were a few in there where my PCP managed it, but they weren't as knowledgeable about optimal levels/dosing. I have been really happy with a specialist, even though it means an extra appointment to make.
My TSH is 3.4, but they want to get it to 1-2 for TTC. My T3 and T4 are perfectly normal and my antibodies were only 18. They are starting me on 50. Should I call first before I start taking that much? I feel pretty much normal right now aside from being extra tired when I wake up (otherwise not tired during the day). I was thinking 50 seemed high...
25 mcg is the lowest dose possible. They wanted me on 75 initially but I couldn't handle it. I'll be moved up over time.
No, start on the 50 mcg. Everyone responds differently! You are in the very early stages however, so be happy that they caught it early!
Thank you so much for the advice joy. Not glad we have it, but glad to have someone to share the experience. One of my best friends has it, but he's a guy... so it's not quite the same.
So I had my doctor's appointment and it went well but not in a direction I thought. So I met with my doctor let him know my problems we looked at my chart. He asked some questions. He also brought in the RE from the office. My Obg/gyn group has mid wives and an RE/IVF office. I wasn't expecting that. I figured it would be a separate appointment. He asked me a few questions also went over some family history as well. Based off of my hypoglycemia, irregular cycles and history of them and my bad acne post BCP, he thinks I have PCOS. Today they took blood from me(16 vials to be exact) and are doing a bunch of tests, I forget everything they are doing but typical CD3 bloodwork. They are going to rule out anything else that may be wrong, but the RE thinks it's PCOS. I should get the results of the bloodwork tomorrow. RE is I guess officially taking things over. He wants me to get an HSG next week and H will get a sperm analysis done. I'm meeting briefly with just RE tomorrow to go over blood work, and insurance and a game plan. He mentioned if it was PCOS going on metaformin and fermara. This is a lot of information I'm kind of shocked and I'm exhausted it's been a long day. So I'm just taking it all in at this point.
Just be aware that CD3 bloodwork done on any day after CD3-5 is basically useless. CD3 bloodwork is meant to be a baseline from the beginning of your cycle and you can't tell what's going on hormone-wise later in your cycle, if you don't know how you start. ;)
My brother and I drove the ~2 hours to visit my sister and we are running around town with her. Been to the bathroom twice and wiped blood. Put my diva cup in since I am pretty sure I am going to full on start at any moment. I am starting to feel kind of yucky too. Fx this is it. My temp took a nosedive below coverline yesterday so I figured I would start then. It was back up this AM which worried me but now I may be starting my period, soooo. We shall see
My brother and I drove the ~2 hours to visit my sister and we are running around town with her. Been to the bathroom twice and wiped blood. Put my diva cup in since I am pretty sure I am going to full on start at any moment. I am starting to feel kind of yucky too. Fx this is it. My temp took a nosedive below coverline yesterday so I figured I would start then. It was back up this AM which worried me but now I may be starting my period, soooo. We shall see :)
25 mcg is the lowest dose possible. They wanted me on 75 initially but I couldn't handle it. I'll be moved up over time.
No, start on the 50 mcg. Everyone responds differently! You are in the very early stages however, so be happy that they caught it early!
Thank you so much for the advice joy. Not glad we have it, but glad to have someone to share the experience. One of my best friends has it, but he's a guy... so it's not quite the same.
50 is where I started as well and my levels were not terribly high. Like 2.4 or something like that. Best of luck to you!
Post by wanderingheart on Feb 26, 2015 16:08:24 GMT -5
So my RE's office called to make my first appointment...the soonest I can get in is the last week of April...two more months of nonstop cramping and not getting a cycle. I knew there would be a waitlist, since there's only two offices in my state, but I'm still upset. Also it's CD 61 today. I hate my body. I just needed to vent.
Congrats on your CD1 nuggetrn, sorry to bring the CD1 party down.
So my RE's office called to make my first appointment...the soonest I can get in is the last week of April...two more months of nonstop cramping and not getting a cycle. I knew there would be a waitlist, since there's only two offices in my state, but I'm still upset. Also it's CD 61 today. I hate my body. I just needed to vent.
Congrats on your CD1 nuggetrn, sorry to bring the CD1 party down.
You need to see your OB/GYN to induce a period if you don't already have a prescription for Provera. Carrying your lining for another two months is a very bad idea -- it increases your risk of cervical cancer by severalfold.
*hugs* Bodies suck. I hope your next cycle ends more quickly than this one. :(
So my RE's office called to make my first appointment...the soonest I can get in is the last week of April...two more months of nonstop cramping and not getting a cycle. I knew there would be a waitlist, since there's only two offices in my state, but I'm still upset. Also it's CD 61 today. I hate my body. I just needed to vent.
Congrats on your CD1 nuggetrn, sorry to bring the CD1 party down.
Creepy internet hugs. I cant imagine only 2 REs in your state. Thats insane! I am so, so sorry you have to wait that long.
Post by primpergirl on Feb 26, 2015 18:11:44 GMT -5
Numbers: Cycle Day - 710 DPA - 699 haha!
Circumstances (PP/BF, Meds, TTA): I'd like to start trying soon, but still waiting for CD1. DS is 14 months and we're still breastfeeding.
Rants/Raves/NFNSQ: I really thought I would see CD1 soon. I stopped pumping 2 months ago and DS has been sleeping through the night in his crib for 3 months. I have my annual on Monday, hope to get some answers.
GTKY: Steel Magnolias, I love it. Even though I bawl through the whole movie. .
So my RE's office called to make my first appointment...the soonest I can get in is the last week of April...two more months of nonstop cramping and not getting a cycle. I knew there would be a waitlist, since there's only two offices in my state, but I'm still upset. Also it's CD 61 today. I hate my body. I just needed to vent.
Congrats on your CD1 nuggetrn, sorry to bring the CD1 party down.
You're ok! I'd be frustrated too!
I hope the cramping lets up for you! Did you let them know you're in pain? Don't offices usually have time slots set aside for those sorts of issues? Or maybe not because of the type of office it is?
Post by wanderingheart on Feb 26, 2015 21:03:11 GMT -5
Rama Yeah, I’m going to call my OB tomorrow morning to get some more Provera prescribed. She wanted to wait until my RE appointment so they could do CD3 bloodwork, but since it’s over 2 months away and I’m already at CD 61, I’ll just get some more.
LadyNymeria, that's a great idea. I didn’t think about that! I’ll call tomorrow to see if there’s a cancellation list.
nuggetrn My OB knows about the cramping, but she couldn't find anything to explain it in the ultrasound. She told me “it’s probably a torn ligament or something.” Sigh. I doubt that a torn ligament has been bothering me since Thanksgiving. It’s nothing too painful, just feels like someone is pinching my right ovary. Annoying, but not painful enough to warrant an emergency visit. On the bad days, I just put a heating pad on it.
Thanks for the hugs inwinethereistruth and everyone else. Some days are just worse than others, and I was just looking forward to figuring out what's wrong. A couple more months won't really change anything, in the long run. I'm so thankful for this thread!
Post by marajadeskywalker on Feb 27, 2015 9:07:52 GMT -5
Is there a setting somewhere on FF that i missed to save the time my temp is taken? I've set an alarm so it's always the same. The time I actually put it in FF is a different story though
Is there a setting somewhere on FF that i missed to save the time my temp is taken? I've set an alarm so it's always the same. The time I actually put it in FF is a different story though
On the app, go to Settings and then Set Default Values.
Is there a setting somewhere on FF that i missed to save the time my temp is taken? I've set an alarm so it's always the same. The time I actually put it in FF is a different story though
On the app, go to Settings and then Set Default Values.
Just a funny little anecdote for you all this lovely FRIDAY!! morning. I woke up, groggy and discombobulated. Took my temp, entered it into FF and it's giving me a message saying essentially there's no possible way it can be correct. So I start mumbling and arguing with my phone, button smashing, think along the lines of "WTF, piece of crap stupid app, I don't need this first thing in the morning GDI" So, I was entering a temp of 72.0 and for about 2 minutes there I seriously was not questioning that temp as I argued with my phone. As I started waking up more from my morning fog, cue the realization that this could not possibly be correct. This is why I drink coffee immediately every morning!
Lol at your confusion.
(My train of thought- one more fucking reason Ff is a piece of shit. ff is a cracker eater for me. Clearly if it's not effing possible to enter that temp, they shouldn't even show it to their users. ARG UX 101!!!)
I know it's the end of the week but I'm going to jump in here anyway!
Numbers: CD 33 of Cycle 7 ish?
Circumstances (PP/BF, Meds, TTA): I've been spotting/bleeding for the past 35 days with no end in sight, and my doctor just prescribed Provera to see if it will "reset" things. He's also ordered blood tests to check my thyroid and iron levels. Even though we've only been really trying for 7 or so cycles, we've haven't been using any form of contraceptives since May 2013.
Rants/Raves/NFNSQ: I'm so freaking happy it's Friday. Give me all the sleeping in!
GTKY: In honor of the Oscars, what is your favorite movie? Give me a top 3 if you're like me and can't pick just one.
The most recent movie I saw was The Imitation Game and I really, really liked it. Favourite movies other than that?? I don't even know. Empire Records? Almost Famous?
TTC History: - History of irregular cycles, suspected to be anovulatory - SA normal - Hysterosonogram November 2016 - Diagnostic hysteroscopy, polypectomy, D&C January 2017 - Currently "on the bench" while taking BC to regulate cycles until June 2017
Since I've started charting my BBT and CM I have noticed a bunch of EWCM throughout this cycle. It's literally all over the place. Since I'm not so familiar with this, I'm not sure if this is typical of a long cycle.. Out of curiosity, does anyone else here experience this or understand why this happens?
Yes, this is typical. It's happened to me more times than I care to count and it's frustrating as hell.
I could be wrong, but I think I've heard it explained that your body is trying to ovulate, but never makes it to the threshold to actually do it. That's also why people get several +OPKs in a cycle.
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