Under active thyroid

Recently been suspected with underactive thyroid 3 months post partum- quite scared as first time I’ve been diagnosed with soemthing like this. Has anyone else been diagnosed with this, Isit related to post partum? How severe is it?

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I was diagnosed last year, I was also scared when diagnosed but if you take your tablets daily (straight after you wake up then 30 mins until you can eat) you will be fine 😊 you will get regular blood tests now to decide which dose you should be on, and then yearly checks. Xx

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Thank you both- do either of yourselves have a goitre as a result of this- so your neck is slightly enlarged where the thyroid is?

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I had a thyroidectomy 20 years ago and am classed as underactive. Pregnancy and being post partum has been a nightmare on TSH and T4 levels. Feel free to message if you need a chat x

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