Comments on: 15. Treat the Thyroid http://einstein-syndrome.com/2009/04/19/15-treat-the-thyroid/ Down Syndrome with a Positive Attitude Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:35:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Heidi http://einstein-syndrome.com/2009/04/19/15-treat-the-thyroid/#comment-1516 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:54:26 +0000 http://einstein-syndrome.com/?p=409#comment-1516 Miriam, my 16 year old down syndrome daughter recently went through thyroid testing and I need some advice.

Her TSH is 1.3 (normal 0.4-4.7)
Free T4 is .98 (normal .89-1.76)

Her doctor says everything is fine. However, her Antibody count is 408 (normal less than 35) and has told me that no treatment is necessary but to check yearly. I can’t find much information about this linked with down syndrome but do find some doctor opinions that says treatment should be started now rather than waiting for thyroid problems in the future. Not sure what to do.

[Hi Heidi,
Are you seeing symptoms of hypothyroid? In my mind, the decision to pursue treatment would depend on whether I was seeing symptoms. -Miriam]

]]> By: Lindy Woodard MD http://einstein-syndrome.com/2009/04/19/15-treat-the-thyroid/#comment-1078 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:49:56 +0000 http://einstein-syndrome.com/?p=409#comment-1078 Hi,
I’m so impressed and moved by the results you mothers are getting with your DS kids! I have a new patient in my practice with DS and we’re learning together. Thanks for the great website.
Sincerely,
Lindy Woodard MD
Pediatrician
Mill Valley CA

]]> By: Top 15 Things a New Parent Should Know http://einstein-syndrome.com/2009/04/19/15-treat-the-thyroid/#comment-643 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:01:21 +0000 http://einstein-syndrome.com/?p=409#comment-643 Links to the complete list of fifteen things a new parent should know is here.

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