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Active B12 test may not be too great after all

Over on the Pernicious Anaemia Society forum, I noticed this post, potentially of relevance to many here: Active B12 test may not be too great after...

Over on the Pernicious Anaemia Society forum, I noticed this post, potentially o...

helvella

Administrator•8 years ago

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Think I have taken too much levo

I started taking my 125 levo on the evening before going to bed. Think I also took one yesterday morning - not 100% sure but could not sleep and heart beat...

I started taking my 125 levo on the evening before going to bed. Think I also t...

Bristol1965

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Success with Endocrinologist!!!

I'm still in shock that my Endo has prescribed liothyronine T3!!! He has lowered my Levothyroxin dose from 150mcgs to 100mcg and told me to take 10mcg of the...

I'm still in shock that my Endo has prescribed liothyronine T3!!! He has lowered...

Wasimps

•8 years ago

10 Replies

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Just started on 100mcg levothyroxine....

Hi, so I was told on Feb 22 that I'm now under active. Prior to this a test revealed borderline so began me on the 25mcg. Turns out it did nothing for me and...

Hi, so I was told on Feb 22 that I'm now under active. Prior to this a test reve...

jojojowilts43

•8 years ago

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Here's a fun one from the Daily Fail today...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3465322/Fat-forgetful-Overweight-adults-poorer-memory-thinner-peers.html Can anyone think of another reason why...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3465322/Fat-forgetful-Overweight-...

Jazzw

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Help needed

I have had bloods done TSH 3.47 T4 12.5 feel absolutely awful...beyond tired, no clarity of thought,foggy head, freezing cold and had weight gain over 2 years...

I have had bloods done TSH 3.47 T4 12.5 feel absolutely awful...beyond tired, no...

KGeorge

•8 years ago

52 Replies

Esa

Anyone had a esa assessment recently?

Klmitch

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Low ferritin - symptoms?

Hi all, Just received some lab test results back from Blue Horizon medical. Thyroid all seems fine but they flagged up low Ferritin levels of 17.7 (normal...

Hi all, Just received some lab test results back from Blue Horizon medical. Th...

Tima69

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Shivering and Shakin' Like a bowl of Shakin' Bakin'

I was curious about some symptoms I've been suffering, but the cause seems much more psychological than physical. Considering how I love and study psychology,...

I was curious about some symptoms I've been suffering, but the cause seems much ...

Oathborn

•8 years ago

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Immune Modulator -The cure ?

Has anybody tried this product by digest a cure ? I have been contacted by Dr. Ron Drucker as a result of my interest in their product, he is confident that...

Has anybody tried this product by digest a cure ? I have been contacted by Dr. R...

scttpoff

•8 years ago

31 Replies

HYPOTHYROID

HALLO .I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE ELS IS SUFFERING LIKE HELL .WITH BLOATING AND SWOLLEN VERY PAINFULL LUMPS I HAVE THEM IN MY ARMS LEGS BACK WITCH I THINK COULD...

HALLO .I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE ELS IS SUFFERING LIKE HELL .WITH BLOATING AND S...

lesNewpoo222

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Reversing Damage to your Thyroid

This article From Dr Michael Ruscio's website is interesting and gives hope.to those of us with thyroid auto immunity. A preliminary study has shown that...

This article From Dr Michael Ruscio's website is interesting and gives hope.to t...

mourneadventurer

•8 years ago

24 Replies

Fed-up with being Gluten Free

Well another tasteless loaf goes in the bin!! Actually tasteless isn't true - it tastes vile. I am getting so fed up with being GF that I am thinking about...

Well another tasteless loaf goes in the bin!! Actually tasteless isn't true - i...

Loobs39

•8 years ago

49 Replies

High TSH and headaches

My mother (83 yrs) has been suffering from hypothyroid for 5 years, and had been stable. However, her latest blood tests show a TSH of 15.72, and T4 of 17.8....

My mother (83 yrs) has been suffering from hypothyroid for 5 years, and had been...

Ruthie1969

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Private endos blood request

Hi, Having gone to private endo last week my Gp agreed to take bloods that he requested. they are as follows.... TSH 56,54 (0.34-5.60) free t4......

Hi, Having gone to private endo last week my Gp agreed to take bloods that he re...

yorkshiregirl44

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Insomnia

Has anyone had problems with sleep whilst on thyroxine? Awake for hours a few times a week?

Has anyone had problems with sleep whilst on thyroxine? Awake for hours a few ti...

sroux14

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Sirt diet

Hi everyone Has any body heard of the Sirt diet i was thinking of trying it until i noticed that the diet has a lot of soy products in and involves drinking...

Hi everyone Has any body heard of the Sirt diet i was thinking of trying it unti...

dotti

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Latest blood results

Hi, I've recently been started on t3 alongside levothyroxine as I wasn't converting properly. My current dose is 100mcg levothyroxine 50mcg liothyronine I was...

Hi, I've recently been started on t3 alongside levothyroxine as I wasn't convert...

Busylizzie1982

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Lab results

Hi all, I get more help here than from my GP so was wondering if anyone can tell me if my latest bloods are ok? T4 12 TSH 0.04 I've been on NDT (thyroid S)...

Hi all, I get more help here than from my GP so was wondering if anyone can tell...

Gemp

•8 years ago

2 Replies

B12 recovery

I've just started taking Jarrow 5000mcg methylcobalamin (taking sub-lingually) after being given 50mcg of cyanocobalamin by my doctor. My B12 was/is 284...

I've just started taking Jarrow 5000mcg methylcobalamin (taking sub-lingually) ...

matty220

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Does a Hashimotos goitre go away?

Hi, another post (sorry - am new to this!). Does a Hashimotos goitre go away once you are taking Levo? Mine has, mostly but is still visible on one side. Just...

Hi, another post (sorry - am new to this!). Does a Hashimotos goitre go away onc...

VickyWhitlock

•8 years ago

4 Replies

How to take thyroxine?

I am in hospital at the moment and my tablets are under the control of the nurses. My thyroxine is locked in my locker. Please can someone post about taking...

I am in hospital at the moment and my tablets are under the control of the nurse...

Rosy_Holly

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Not sure how to proceed, new test results

Saw my endo today. He was as unhelpful as I thought he'd be. Not much collaboration. He def sees me as a blood test, and says I just need time to work through...

Saw my endo today. He was as unhelpful as I thought he'd be. Not much collaborat...

marvalrus

•8 years ago

55 Replies

armour thyroid

Hi guys, Can you private message me links of where to buy armour thyroid online? I am interested in ordering some thank you x

Hi guys, Can you private message me links of where to buy armour thyroid online...

Jose88

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Want to increase ferritin, but worried iron will get too high

My ferritin level is at the bottom of the range, and I really want to boost it. I think it will help me convert T4 to T3. I know that it's dangerous for iron...

My ferritin level is at the bottom of the range, and I really want to boost it. ...

TaraJR

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Suppressed TSH

I have been advised, via this site, that optimal TSH should be 1 or below, in ref range of 0.25 - 4.20 Is there any evidence to back this up that could be...

I have been advised, via this site, that optimal TSH should be 1 or below, in re...

pussycatwillow

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Could you please let me know what do my results mean? Thanks!

T3 0.95 ng/mL 0.73 - 1.62 LMS T4 1.01 ng/dL 0.49 - 1.14 LMS T4 (total) 7.3 μg/dL 5.7 - 10.4LMS TSH 2.31 μUI/mL 0.55 - 5.46

T3 0.95 ng/mL 0.73 - 1.62 LMS T4 1.01 ng/dL 0.49 - 1.14 LMS T4 (total) 7.3 μg...

Sharim

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Newbie in here but been diagnosed for almost 2 years

Hi there! SO this week I'v been feeling like rubbish, most importantly I'm very dumbed down. I can't think clearly and get confused. Can't remember words,...

Hi there! SO this week I'v been feeling like rubbish, most importantly I'm very...

Sharim

•8 years ago

10 Replies

over medicated

I was taking 60mg of Armour but stopped a few months ago as the new batch seemed to make me feel worse. I started taking thyrogold - 3 capsules but heart has...

I was taking 60mg of Armour but stopped a few months ago as the new batch seemed...

juniperwood

•8 years ago

5 Replies

New GP

Well, I went to see the new GP this morning. She was very nice and apologised but, as I expected, was not allowed to prescribe NDT. So back to buying it....

Well, I went to see the new GP this morning. She was very nice and apologised b...

topaz1

•8 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for February 2016

Active B12 test may not be too great after all

Think I have taken too much levo

Success with Endocrinologist!!!

Just started on 100mcg levothyroxine....

Here's a fun one from the Daily Fail today...

Help needed

Esa

Low ferritin - symptoms?

Shivering and Shakin' Like a bowl of Shakin' Bakin'

Immune Modulator -The cure ?

HYPOTHYROID

Reversing Damage to your Thyroid

Fed-up with being Gluten Free

High TSH and headaches

Private endos blood request

Insomnia

Sirt diet

Latest blood results

Lab results

B12 recovery

Does a Hashimotos goitre go away?

How to take thyroxine?

Not sure how to proceed, new test results

armour thyroid

Want to increase ferritin, but worried iron will get too high

Suppressed TSH

Could you please let me know what do my results mean? Thanks!

Newbie in here but been diagnosed for almost 2 years

over medicated

New GP

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