Postpartum Thyroiditis
Postpartum thyroiditis occurs frequently in women with a past history of thyroid disease who have recently delivered a baby. In most respects, silent and post partum thyroiditis resemble Hashimoto's thyroiditis except that the gland tends to recover and thyroid hormone treatment need be given for only a few weeks. However, it does differ from subacute thyroiditis in that recurrences are common.
The post mortem on her thyroid gland posted here, didn't sound too good.
That's another medication I take. Levoxl. FINALLY someone did a T-4 blood test. Thyroid does not function. Hair is starting to grow after 3 years. This has been an ongoing problem for me and inherited from both sides of my family. My aunt, a retired nurse told me to see a specialist because the run of the mill test isn't accurate. No kidding. I've been testing borderline for years, but no money for a specialist.
I do notice a big difference in brain function since I've been taking the medication. Bless that doctor for running that test.
I wonder if anyone in Anna's family has a thyroid disorder? Even if the condition was a temporary consequence of childbirth, you'd think a doctor would give her a low dosage, until the problem straightened itself out. Wonder if there is a way to find out?