Hello, there!

I have just found this board in the past few days because I am concerned about possibly being pregnant. I am currently taking a herbal medicine called thytropin pmg, don't now if anyone else has taken this. My problem is, I seem to have hypothyroidism, but when I have thyroid attacks, I have all the symptoms of hyperthyoidism. It's like my body is trying to compensate for one and over does it. Therefore, i'm on thytropin pmg to try and keep my thyroid balanced and prevent these attack. I don't know how this affects everyone, but I can often get nervous very easily; my throat feels enlarged where my thyroid is, but it isn't physically enlarged; I often question reality and worry about dying, and my heart sometimes races. I can't have caffiene or be around any kind of stimulate (ie cigarette smoke) or it causes me to have troubles. This also means trying to stay stress free. Well, as I mentioned, my husband and I are possibly facing an unplanned pregnancy. We are both christians and believe that god will find a way for us whatever the outcome, however, that doesn't mean I don't worry about the adverse effects this could have on my already stressed thyroid. Also, I know worrying only makes my thyroid worse, and yet I do worry about a lot of things regarding this issue. Does anyone know if it's ok to be taking thytropin or anything else during pregnancy? Also, if anyone could tell me if they know of any side effects a pregnancy could have on my thyroid, I would like to know. My husband and I do not have medical insurance right now, but should be getting some in the next month. We've been holding on me going to the dr until then because until the last little while, my thryoid has been holding it's own and we figured we could handle waiting unti lthe insurance kicks in. Do you think this is something I should get checked out asap? A lot of the women in my family have develped hyperthyroidism after pregnancy and it only lasts a little while, however, lucky me, I got it when I was still in my teens and have had it for 3 years without it going away. Just wanted everyone's thoughts on this. I appreciate your help!

Nicole