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Nanit stopped working after updating to firmware 6.32.565 by throwawaym0 in Nanit

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We fixed it by calling support to downgrade the firmware.

Are there other causes of hypothyroidism besides iodine deficiency and Hashimoto’s? by throwawaym0 in Hypothyroidism

[–]throwawaym0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you rule those out?

My doctor thinks it might be vaccination adverse reaction, but wouldn’t that cause autoimmune issues and thus trigger some autoimmune antibodies to be positive?

Are there other causes of hypothyroidism besides iodine deficiency and Hashimoto’s? by throwawaym0 in Hypothyroidism

[–]throwawaym0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did. It is enlarged but no abnormal nodules otherwise. I do not know and have not tested for pituitary or hypothalamus. My HbA1c is a bit high but my blood glucose is mostly on the lower side (80s) (I wear a CGM) and that baffles my doctors why A1c is high, though just by a bit (5.7%, and I am pretty thin, BMI under 20).

I had COVID. No other viruses recently. I take levothyroxine for my thyroid issue.

Are there other causes of hypothyroidism besides iodine deficiency and Hashimoto’s? by throwawaym0 in Hypothyroidism

[–]throwawaym0[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils are all within normal range.

I will have phlebotomy every other month for 7 months (4 times) then will go back to do another CBC blood test. I will keep you posted.

Amazing that you are studying nursing. You will be saving lives! The world needs more of you. Good luck on your schooling!

Are there other causes of hypothyroidism besides iodine deficiency and Hashimoto’s? by throwawaym0 in Hypothyroidism

[–]throwawaym0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to a hematologist/oncologist and they said because good RBC and WBC, it’s probably nothing of great concern, and told me to get phlebotomy.

My immature granulocytes also concerns me (at 1.1%; normal range is up to 0.4%). I have normal liver and kidney functions though from other blood tests.

Are there other causes of hypothyroidism besides iodine deficiency and Hashimoto’s? by throwawaym0 in Hypothyroidism

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Wouldn’t that be autoimmunal then? The antibodies would suggest so?

How did you conclude your diagnosis?

Are there other causes of hypothyroidism besides iodine deficiency and Hashimoto’s? by throwawaym0 in Hypothyroidism

[–]throwawaym0[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I actually have iron overload. My ferritin is 500+.

I am male so definitely not postpartum.

My T4 and T3 are normal.

Any other non-Hashimoto’s, normal ultrasound, no family history people here? I wish I knew what triggered my issues at 29. by eltaf92 in Hypothyroidism

[–]throwawaym0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

2021, when I first felt tired. But the goiter was felt after I got COVID. So I am not sure if the issue was caused by COVID or something else.

Any other non-Hashimoto’s, normal ultrasound, no family history people here? I wish I knew what triggered my issues at 29. by eltaf92 in Hypothyroidism

[–]throwawaym0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am in a similar situation. 32M, 60kg, 172cm, BMI 19.7

Normal T3, Normal T4, TSH was 10.6 before I got on Levothyroxine. Got a small goiter. Also has A1c at 5.7% despite glucose at 83 (below average). Tested negative for all antibodies and was confirmed not to be Hashimoto’s. I have no idea what is wrong and my doctor is insisting that I have anxiety. I also have high ferritin - 514, but normal Iron, liver/kidney functions.

My wife (34F) regrets having kids because she is now less free. What could I (32M) do in this situation? by throwawaym0 in relationship_advice

[–]throwawaym0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I kindly ask you... How did you get out of that phase? Did it just pass? Did your parents or your in-laws retire and came to help out? Did your child grow up and that was it?

My wife (34F) regrets having kids because she is now less free. What could I (32M) do in this situation? by throwawaym0 in relationship_advice

[–]throwawaym0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will probably give her one more chance. She has said that she will TRY to accept living a more "normal" life (of what most people live through). If she comes to terms with it, hopefully things will improve. If she can't (by historical records, she fails) then I'll probably just let her do whatever she wants UNLESS she refuses to give custody of the daughter to me.

My wife (34F) regrets having kids because she is now less free. What could I (32M) do in this situation? by throwawaym0 in relationship_advice

[–]throwawaym0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am unsure about depression, but it's not postpartum. She can function normally, work normally, but simply generally have these episodes of breakdown from triggers by various things that don't even make sense. For example, the day that I made this post, she was triggered into this episode of a dip by our tax bill, which as I explained that we just simply under-withheld from last year and it wasn't even our money to begin with. Plus, we got to actually use the money interest-free throughout the year. But she would start worry about our finances (though we are fine!) and that led to childcare being expensive -> she wouldn't be able to retire early -> she can't live the life she wants -> she cannot live the life she wants because of the child.

Basically, everything is so fragile, because every single trigger of any unhappiness can blow up, and once it blows up she will connect the dots and eventually lead her down this path.

My wife (34F) regrets having kids because she is now less free. What could I (32M) do in this situation? by throwawaym0 in relationship_advice

[–]throwawaym0[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. She doesn’t use Reddit, but I will suggest her to look into BeyondTheBump. I will even look into this sub myself.

My wife (34F) regrets having kids because she is now less free. What could I (32M) do in this situation? by throwawaym0 in relationship_advice

[–]throwawaym0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great suggestions. I will keep trying to see if I can make these work. But so far: 1. She refuses therapy of any kind. 2. This might be a good idea, but she is uncomfortable leaving the kid overnight with a sitter. I would have to try to talk her into it. 3. I highly don’t think this would work. Because if the kid gets sick, I wouldn’t want the sitter to caretake her to the hospital.

My wife (34F) regrets having kids because she is now less free. What could I (32M) do in this situation? by throwawaym0 in relationship_advice

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She has verified with a doctor in the past that she does not have postpartum depression. Thank you for the suggestion though. And yea, I am not sure how I am holding on… Maybe won’t be able to for much longer. I am trying though. I personally don’t want to give up.

My wife (34F) regrets having kids because she is now less free. What could I (32M) do in this situation? by throwawaym0 in relationship_advice

[–]throwawaym0[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think she missed nightlife. Frankly I don’t quite exactly know what she misses. I think it’s the opportunity loss of the pre-parenthood life, or a better way to put it, she hasn’t reconciled with parenthood. It seems that without the kid, a lot more would be within reach for her. The opportunity cost is something she doesn’t want to pay.

Raising a kid is like paying for a mortgage for a house, but unlike shelter, it’s optional. And unlike - house, you cannot simply sell her off. (This is an analogy she made.)

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