Hello,
I had late Stage 3 Thyroid Cancer in 2017 when I was 18/19 years old. I had a total thyroidectomy and left neck dissection as well as RAI Treatment between 2017 and 2018. Ever since then I have struggled with my thyroid levels and constantly have my medication changed.
I am currently 16 weeks pregnant and already had my Levothyroxine increased twice, I’m up to 200mg a day now. While this is great, my body still feels dreadful and I’m wanting to start taking supplements. I know I should be speaking to my GP about this but the waiting time for an appointment is well over a month in advance and I feel like I shouldn’t wait that long. I’ve tried looking online to see what supplements I’m allowed to take while pregnant with hypothyroidism but all Google tells me is different thyroid supplements to take which is completely irrelevant to my predicament.
I’m wondering if anyone else has some insight and experience with this? I don’t know if a general pharmacy has enough knowledge on previous thyroid cancer, thyroid levels and the correct things to take that don’t counteract Levothyroxine but also don’t damage baby in process.
Thank you in advance and I wish you all well :)
