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Cystitis even while on anti-biotics? Plus certain infections connected to hypothyroid?

I am currently on Amoxicillin 500, which was not given for cystitis (have a bacterial chest infection) but can be used as such, yet I am still having mild...

I am currently on Amoxicillin 500, which was not given for cystitis (have a bact...

ladytelita

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Is taking thyroid medicine at night a good idea?

I accidentally took my natural compounded thyroid capsule at bedtime and actually slept really well and also felt good in the morning! I am wondering if others...

I accidentally took my natural compounded thyroid capsule at bedtime and actuall...

momov5

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Mutation of Thyroid Receptor alpha 1

Have you got: o... low (F)T4, o... high T3, o... low rT3 (not that you would know because it is never tested), o... normal TSH serum...

Have you got: o... low (F)T4, o... high T3, o... low rT3 (...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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I have been having profuse hair loss for the last month and a half.

I was taking 90 mg. of Armour. The doctor reduced it now to 75 mg.Armour. But, the hair on the top of my head still isn't growing. My last test results were,-...

I was taking 90 mg. of Armour. The doctor reduced it now to 75 mg.Armour. But, t...

PaulaLynn

•11 years ago

2 Replies

my thanx

am really pleased i had come across this site. Rather than my previous moan I thought I would give a bit of history!! My symptoms have probably been since...

am really pleased i had come across this site. Rather than my previous moan I th...

pottyrai

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Has anyone else had a rocky road taking t3?

I started on a small dose of t3 (first 5 then 10mcg if that's the correct unit of measurement, in addition to my usual 150mcg t4) and felt good for the first...

I started on a small dose of t3 (first 5 then 10mcg if that's the correct unit o...

puncturedbicycle

•11 years ago

41 Replies

Liothyronine plus levothyroxine

I had a total thyroidectomy in December 2013 was prescribed Liothyronine post op before having the RAI treatment. I have now been on 60mcg for 6 months and...

I had a total thyroidectomy in December 2013 was prescribed Liothyronine post op...

salty6

•11 years ago

3 Replies

No longer alone.

I have read several of the posts and now realise there are many folk have experienced the same soul destroying weariness that I have felt and am still feeling....

I have read several of the posts and now realise there are many folk have experi...

Vivante

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Does anyone have a recommended mouth ulcer treatment?

I have had bouts of mouth ulcers for years despite Vit D B12 supplements and T3 only - adcortyl paste was my favourite remedy as it would vanish them over a...

I have had bouts of mouth ulcers for years despite Vit D B12 supplements and T3...

sarahstevenson

•11 years ago

25 Replies

Abdominal pain - possibly IBS. Anyone have experience

I am hypo and take 75mcg Thyroxine daily. I have started to supplement with vitamins and feel a lot better in general although still suffer some symptoms...

I am hypo and take 75mcg Thyroxine daily. I have started to supplement with vita...

Hypo32

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Anyone seen this?

Has anyone else seen or signed this? Apologies if it has already been posted. http://www.worldthyroidregister.com/default.html

Has anyone else seen or signed this? Apologies if it has already been posted. h...

kazatthemadhouse

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Could sternum pain be thyroid related? Everything else seems to be according to my Dr!

prettypurpledaisy

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Just a wee rant,isn't it funny or not so that you really can't predict how your day will be

I wake up and wonder,what kind of day will I have today,good bad or down right awful,never 2 days the same and its a miracle if I get through a whole day and...

I wake up and wonder,what kind of day will I have today,good bad or down right a...

fion

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Will Vit B12 oral spray interfere with 150mc dose of Levotyhroxine

whizziewheelz

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Adrenal Supplement

Started this as a simple question and on writing it down it morphed into a bit of a muddled offload. If you could persevere I would be eternally grateful....

Started this as a simple question and on writing it down it morphed into a bit o...

MacG

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Suppressed thyroid

HI haven't been on this site for a while as I was feeling good, but just lately I have started to feel tired again and all my aches and pains are coming back,...

HI haven't been on this site for a while as I was feeling good, but just lately ...

mummytina

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Levels

TSH 17.35 above high ref. limit T4 6.7 below ref. limit These are my results could somebody tell me what they mean? Thanks for your time.

TSH 17.35 above high ref. limit T4 6.7 below ref. limit These are my ...

pingaling

•11 years ago

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Thinking of giving up on ndt and question re adrenal testing

Hi everyone Am thinking of giving up on Erfa. Have been increasing dose slowly and am now at just under 2 grains. My symptoms if anything are the worst I...

Hi everyone Am thinking of giving up on Erfa. Have been increasing dose slowl...

lizzie1

•11 years ago

46 Replies

Puffy hands

I've woke up this morning, left hand numb, both hands swollen, I'm on 50 mcg and 75 mcg alternate days. Does anyone know why this happens

I've woke up this morning, left hand numb, both hands swollen, I'm on 50 mcg and...

Elaine22

•11 years ago

22 Replies

Test results help

Tsh. 0-298 (0.350-5.500) T4free 1.14 (0.8-1.9) T3free 3.38. (1.4-4.4) Have large multinodular goiter, awaiting surgery date, on carbimazole simvastatin and...

Tsh. 0-298 (0.350-5.500) T4free 1.14 (0.8-1.9) T3free 3.38. (1.4-4.4) Have la...

Tatty10

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Eye problem, probably not thyroid related?

Hi all This probably has nothing to do with thyroid but I thought I'd ask as like many of you I am really reluctant to go to my GP with anything now. My...

Hi all This probably has nothing to do with thyroid but I thought I'd ask as li...

TraceyLE

•11 years ago

4 Replies

RAI 13 years ago. Levothyroxine dose reduction ?

I had RAI 13 years ago. Been euthyroid on 150mcg thyroxine. All of a sudden seemingly screamingly 'hyper' again. Dose dropped to 125 then 100 mcg - felt...

I had RAI 13 years ago. Been euthyroid on 150mcg thyroxine. All of a sudden seem...

Zephyc

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Substernal goiter. Had a ct scan last week for a suspected substernal goiter, has anyone had any experience of surgery for one

Tatty10

•11 years ago

4 Replies

300mg Levothyroxine ?

I had thyroid lobectomy 2008. Lab sample showed papillary cancer. The aim after operation was to suppress TSH to be undetectable and prevent a cancer on the...

I had thyroid lobectomy 2008. Lab sample showed papillary cancer. The aim after ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

3 Replies

How long until symptoms return after stopping thyroxine

Since stopping my 50mcg of levothyroxine last Tuesday I have today woke feeling very rough. This evening I washed my hair and lots of it falling out again! My...

Since stopping my 50mcg of levothyroxine last Tuesday I have today woke feeling ...

lare73

•11 years ago

22 Replies

Donation of Thyroid Books (Portsmouth Library)

Just wanted to say that I have donated the following books to the local Southsea branch of the library - although the chap at the desk said that they may be...

Just wanted to say that I have donated the following books to the local Southsea...

billyblondehill

•11 years ago

4 Replies

How gluten free does a non coeliac gluten free diet have to be?

If I do a gluten free diet for my fat tum as I am not coeliac, how strict do I have to be to hopefully get some decent results? Obviously I would eliminate the...

If I do a gluten free diet for my fat tum as I am not coeliac, how strict do I h...

valerie

•11 years ago

29 Replies

Can NDT make you feel angry?

Feeling very irritable and angry (most of the time) since starting NDT (Armour) Started 5 days on quarter grain, upped dose today (6th day) to half. Was...

Feeling very irritable and angry (most of the time) since starting NDT (Armour) ...

Justy

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Ranges! Please help me interpret.

Although feeling a tad better, still tiring too easily, slugess and heavy. Any suggestions of advice would be gratefully received. Thanks xx Serum TSH...

Although feeling a tad better, still tiring too easily, slugess and heavy. Any...

Hidden

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Suggestions welcome!

My latest results: TSH 0.84 T4 15.8 which my doctor says is normal. I take 150mg of Levo and 1200mg of Tegretol for my Epilespy per day. I am female and aged...

My latest results: TSH 0.84 T4 15.8 which my doctor says is normal. I take 150...

pampam

•11 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for June 2013

Cystitis even while on anti-biotics? Plus certain infections connected to hypothyroid?

Is taking thyroid medicine at night a good idea?

Mutation of Thyroid Receptor alpha 1

I have been having profuse hair loss for the last month and a half.

my thanx

Has anyone else had a rocky road taking t3?

Liothyronine plus levothyroxine

No longer alone.

Does anyone have a recommended mouth ulcer treatment?

Abdominal pain - possibly IBS. Anyone have experience

Anyone seen this?

Could sternum pain be thyroid related? Everything else seems to be according to my Dr!

Just a wee rant,isn't it funny or not so that you really can't predict how your day will be

Will Vit B12 oral spray interfere with 150mc dose of Levotyhroxine

Adrenal Supplement

Suppressed thyroid

Levels

Thinking of giving up on ndt and question re adrenal testing

Puffy hands

Test results help

Eye problem, probably not thyroid related?

RAI 13 years ago. Levothyroxine dose reduction ?

Substernal goiter. Had a ct scan last week for a suspected substernal goiter, has anyone had any experience of surgery for one

300mg Levothyroxine ?

How long until symptoms return after stopping thyroxine

Donation of Thyroid Books (Portsmouth Library)

How gluten free does a non coeliac gluten free diet have to be?

Can NDT make you feel angry?

Ranges! Please help me interpret.

Suggestions welcome!

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