Thyroid petition request.

[Pooh10]

Hello,

Thyroid problems can so often be an associated factor in so many conditions e.g. fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, absorption issues such low vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron and more, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep issues and many more.

I'd be grateful if your forum would consider accepting a post containing an e petition for improving NHS thyroid treatment options.

I myself have suffered from the above for many years having always thought the they where all unconnected. However, my symptoms have now improved significantly following my own research and a change in thyroid treatment.

I thought that this MAY be relevant to group.

Please let me know your view on this.

Best wishes

Pooh10

[Pooh10]

I understand and agree it is important to keep to the rules (I've removed the link as requested). However, I'd be grateful if you would highlight which specific rule relates to the posting of links to other health info sites so I don't make the same mistake again.

I was previously advised that I had fibro which is why I posted on this forum. I've only recently improved due to the info in the link which I've removed. I thought this may have been of interest to others.

I'd be happy for anyone to pm me if they wish.

[Pooh10]

No problem at all and no need to apologise. I may well have misunderstood.

For the avoidance of doubt the intention was to primarily to share my experience of what has helped me and to provide information. The e petition (which I thought may be declined, hence this asking for permission) was a secondary point.

Best wishes

Pooh10x

[mitziblue]

Were your blood tests ok or low or high? I take HRT and have read it can give a false reading? Thanks for your help!!! xxx Mitzi

[Pooh10]

I myself was in the low end of normal. However, I was really finding it difficult to function and constant pain was a struggle. I ended up doing my own research and following tests with a private doctor changed my thyroid treatment which helped hugely (stop the thyroid madness website explains more - I was recommended this site by my private dr).

In answer to your query the Thyroid UK website states the following:

Oestrogen - Any oestrogen raises the levels although thyroid activity is unchanged. This could make your levels look within the normal range, whereas they are really below it. Oestrogen provides more of the transport protein, making the hormone inactive. After starting on any oestrogen therapy, a woman should always have TSH tested to see if the oestrogen is having an impact on overall TSH and thyroid function and might require a dosage adjustment.

I hope this helps a bit xx