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?
Hashimotos can run in the family..mostly thru women. Hypothyroidism is so underdiagnosed. I ran borline low on the Thyroid panel until I took the Thyroid antibody level..it was thru the roof. My body was attacking my thyroid. I think I first developed it after I gave birth. the Docs kept tellign me I was in "normal" range so no meds. Until the TA test!
Your Aunt was correct. TSH is not reliable, you need to run T3, T4, Free T3 and Free T4