Thyroid Question???

[gavinsmommy]

hi Vicki,

I have a few questions:

1. I'm currently drinking Synthroid 150mcg. for my hypothyroid. I have been closely monitored throughout my pregnancy and its under control. Can this still affect my supply?

2. I ordered some fenugreek because I want to start pumping next month to prepare to go back to work in Sept. Can I take it with the synthroid or will it have some adverse reaction?

3. My ds will be 5 weeks tomorrow. Sometimes he sucks for 6-8 minutes and my breast is soft at the end of the 8 minutes. Is it possible that he emptied out my breast so quicky. He has quite a suck on him. : )

[vickikreiner]

Hi!
1. As long as you are being treated, your supply should NOT be affected.
2. Fenugreek is ok with Synthroid but a no no if you are diabetic, asthmatic or allergic to peanuts.
3. Yes it is possible to for an effective nurser to empty in 8 min!

[gavinsmommy]

How much of the fenugreek should I drink?

[vickikreiner]

I recommend 300-350mg tablets, 3 times daily for 2 weeks although I have seen twice that much given. Basically you know you are taking enough when you smell like Maple Syrup and boy is you kid gonna love pancakes later! It's not a stong enough smell that others should notice.
If it works, you can continue taking it.

[gavinsmommy]

I purchased 610 mg tablets, so should I drink 1 1/2 or 2?

[vickikreiner]

I would take 2 tabs in am, 1 at lunch and 2 at bedtime.

[gavinsmommy]

Im sorry I just want to be clear am I to take 1 at lunch and 1 at night (2 tablets total) or 2 in the morn, 1 at lunch and 1 at night (4 tabs total) At this dosage I'll smell likeHOP!!!

[vickikreiner]

5 total a day of the 610mg tabs. 2 tabs in am, 1 at lunch and 2 at bed or any combo that makes 5 daily.