Looking for an OB in Round Rock or N.Austin Who Is a Thyroid Expert

So glad you are seeking help beyond what your current doctor is telling you. NO ONE understands thyroid issues except those who have suffered - or specialists who are trained in this area specifically. My advice is to see an endocrinologist directly. You DO NOT want to mess around with having a low thyroid during pregnancy. It can effect your baby's development - particularly the brain. But beyond that, even a slight dosage change can make a world of difference for you. I'm amazed that your current doctor isn't willing to adjust your dosage. Hormones do fluctuate during pregnancy, but if you are already on the "low end" then you could end up BELOW normal and taking weeks for a new med strength to set things right. See an endo ASAP! I just went through this 2 years ago and had an endocrinologist monitor me throughout the pregnancy and then post pregnancy. Blessings to you for a healthy baby and a happier pregnancy!

I see Dr. Ron Manzanero for my thyroid problem. He is not an Endocrinologist, but he sees a lot of patients with endocrinology issues. I see him usually once a year, but that visit is very thorough (usually around an hour). He checks my T3 & T4 levels (not just the TSH) and really listens to how I feel. While I was pregnant, I had a standing workorder for bloodwork every 6 weeks to make sure I was getting enough Armour. Dr. Manzanero works with both conventional and alternative therapies, using an integrative approach. Check out his website www.aimmd.com/index.php. He is in central Austin, but worth the drive!

Good luck!
S. S

I used Dr. Love, at St. David's - that is more central than you want I think. He was really good about keeping in contact with my endocrinologist. I think that getting an endocrinologist if you don't already have one is important - my dose went from 100 to 150 during pregnancy, and I also had issues with heart palpitations as a result. I also had major issues breastfeeding, and I feel my thyroid was a big reason.

Good luck, and write back if you have more questions!
Sherri

I would highly recommedend going to an endochronologist as well as stay with your ob. (I go to Dr. Padma Horvit-she's great). I found out I had hypothryroidism after my first. My regular doctor put me on medicine but recommended that I go to a endochronologist since he knew I wanted another child. So I went to Dr. Horvit. When I got pregnant, I called Dr. Horvit and they got me in the next day. I had blood work every few weeks to check my levels and saw her at her office every other set of blood work. I didn't realize it was that important but it was. Nothing against OB's but I would go to a specialist for my thyroid and see an OB to be the expert on having a safe and happy baby.

Instead of seeing another OB have you considered seeing an endocrinologist? They are experts in the field of thyroid and that might be a better option for you.

Lisa

P.S. I wanted to comment on what another poster said about an OB being an expert on having a baby. OB's are not the experts for normal, healthy pregnancies. Midwives are the experts in normal pregnancy. OB's are needed for pregnancies that are unhealthy. Another example of this is dentist vs. oral surgeon. You go to the dentist to get your teeth cleaned and for normal routine stuff to keep your teeth healthy. You go to the oral surgeon for bigger things. An OB is a trained surgeon, so why go to a surgeon for a normal bodily process such as a pregnancy?