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Is It Safe To Take Synthroid During Pregnancy?

i am 38 weeks pregnant. i was diagnosed w hypothyroidism 10yrs ago. i take my synthroid daily but last night my thyroid musta changed fast my neck dipped in in center and around collar bone and looks swollen . it feels kinda like someones sitting on my chest/neck. uncomfortable but i can breath - baby is moving- then i threw up 3xs last night and have had diahrea (also have hashimotos) question is should i be concerned,goto hosp,or is this normal? i am 32yrs old 4th csection schedualed in 11 days my weight is currently 178lbs
Fri, 7 Aug 2015
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You absolutely should go to the hospital to be evaluated. Sudden swelling of your thyroid gland can indicate thyroid storm, which is a condition that can even cause death, and the swelling in your neck can obstruct your breathing. If you are treated and released from the hospital, you absolutely should take your Synthroid as recommended by your doctor. Please seek medical care as soon as possible, and good luck with your condition and your pregnancy!
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Is It Safe To Take Synthroid During Pregnancy?

You absolutely should go to the hospital to be evaluated. Sudden swelling of your thyroid gland can indicate thyroid storm, which is a condition that can even cause death, and the swelling in your neck can obstruct your breathing. If you are treated and released from the hospital, you absolutely should take your Synthroid as recommended by your doctor. Please seek medical care as soon as possible, and good luck with your condition and your pregnancy!