Comments on: Hypothyroidism and Autism: The Story of Micah Boy Genius https://hypothyroidmom.com/hypothyroidism-and-autism-the-story-of-micah-boy-genius/ Feel better with hypothyroidism, finally Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:56:17 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Christine https://hypothyroidmom.com/hypothyroidism-and-autism-the-story-of-micah-boy-genius/#comment-31497 http://hypothyroidmom.com/?p=4466#comment-31497 In reply to Christine.

That should have said extremely long sighted!

]]> By: Christine https://hypothyroidmom.com/hypothyroidism-and-autism-the-story-of-micah-boy-genius/#comment-31496 http://hypothyroidmom.com/?p=4466#comment-31496 My grandson was born with no thyroid and a small right ear. He is the most gorgeous little boy I’ve ever known. He seemed to say a few words before 12 months but only copying and then these disappeared. We found out he was extremely long softer at 12 months with partial hearing in the small ear. Now almost 3 he seemed to say his first word in context last week, which was plane. My daughter has paid privately due to long wait times and the experts are certain he has autism. He is the most social little boy, almost too social but has developed some obsessive behaviours that we are all struggling with. He is amazing on an iPad and just loves dogs, cars and planes. My daughter has struggled with her weight for a long time Shar an awful pregnancy and has recently been told that she has an under active thyroid. Don’t really know why I’m posting here but just know that my girl has struggled to find anyone who understands.

]]> By: Sherry Shreffler https://hypothyroidmom.com/hypothyroidism-and-autism-the-story-of-micah-boy-genius/#comment-30161 http://hypothyroidmom.com/?p=4466#comment-30161 Hi, my name is Sherry and I was diagnosed with Congenital Hypothyroidism due to Thyroidism one month after my birth in 1951. At the time, I was the youngest baby to be diagnosed before the age of 3 months. My mother was a nurse and observed that I was not eating, was lethargic, and just “didn’t look right” . My pediatrician had just attended a pediatric endocrine clinic at John Hospital offered by Dr. Robert Blizzard. He tested for T3 and T4 in my blood and found them to be very low. Testing did not include at that time. My mom had gained 50+lbs during her pregnancy.
When I moved to Virginia as an adult, I was told, by an endocrinologist that children are born without a Thyroid so the original diagnosis was incorrect and there was no reason why I could not more take Synthroid I gained 20 lbs, was constantly tired, and I gained 20 lbs in less than a month.. When I called my doctor to advise him that the Synthroid did not appear to be working He refused comply with my request, he terminate the call. I have had the same experience with several doctors. I am 68 and on a fixed income so paying for Armour out-of pocket is a financial strain as Medicare has discontinued coverage as “not necessary”. I am applying for Medicare for some relief.
Thank you for the all the information on this site.

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