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Help! I've only been able to walk 10 paces before my legs pack in for 10 months

Been on lethyroxine since 2008 but gp kept me on just 25mg & didn't inform me when my TSH was 4.92 in Dec 2009 that there was anything wrong with thyroid,...

Been on lethyroxine since 2008 but gp kept me on just 25mg & didn't inform me wh...

Blue

•14 years ago

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T4 making depression worse - what to do?

Has anyone else had this issue? I've only been taking it a few weeks at a low dose, but I'm increasingly weepy, which is out of character for me (I'm normally...

Has anyone else had this issue? I've only been taking it a few weeks at a low do...

Hidden

•14 years ago

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Low tsh, lowish T4 & T3, unwell & don't know what to do

Hello, I am new to this site. I have been unwell for several years. I was originally diagnosed with CFS, then later diagnosed with hypothyroidism but...

Hello, I am new to this site. I have been unwell for several years. I was o...

sammistar

•14 years ago

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Hi I'm new to the site. I have been on thyroxine now for 11 years . My dose has gone up to 100mcg and I have low B12 and low White blood cell count, does anyone know why or if they are connected?

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Kimberley

•14 years ago

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Hypo/Goitre/B12 and M.E.

Wondering if anyone can help with any info and advice? I was diagnosed with m.e. 7 years ago, but it really started after the birth of my first child over 12...

Wondering if anyone can help with any info and advice? I was diagnosed with m.e....

lizsam

•14 years ago

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Raw thyroid anyone???

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Hidden

•14 years ago

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Any ideas about Raw Thyroid?

I got talking to someone today(waiting to sign up for my new GP practice, bye bye Dr Arrogant) and they mentioned that they had tried something called Raw...

I got talking to someone today(waiting to sign up for my new GP practice, bye b...

Hidden

•14 years ago

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lab tests say now hyperthyroid but feel ok

I've been taking 125 mg for nearly 20 years. Am now 55 and my last few lab results have come back with low tsh but the latest is tsh 0.08 and t4 32.2 so my...

I've been taking 125 mg for nearly 20 years. Am now 55 and my last few lab resul...

molly

•14 years ago

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Borderline Hypothyroid / linked to Fibrocystic breast disease

I have Fibrocystic breast disease and went to my GP with this problem , but also saying how my joints ached and felt very exhausted. Bloods done saying I was...

I have Fibrocystic breast disease and went to my GP with this problem , but als...

FRAN

•14 years ago

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Goldie Locks and the Three Bears

Goldie Locks, greedy little thing, gets to try three of bowls of porridge, three chairs and three beds. In trying each of these things, GL finds that which is...

Goldie Locks, greedy little thing, gets to try three of bowls of porridge, three...

Oneinthehand

•14 years ago

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thyroxine decreasing with age

ressults of blood tests over last 6 years have meant decrease from 225 mcgms, taken for over 25 years, to 200 mcgms, 175 mcgms, now 250 mcgms and latest test...

ressults of blood tests over last 6 years have meant decrease from 225 mcgms, ta...

lizp

•14 years ago

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on thyroxine for hypothyroidism

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 2 weeks ago and am on 25mcg thyroxine and i have not noticed a difference yet, how long will it be before i notice a...

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 2 weeks ago and am on 25mcg thyroxine and i ...

Annamaria

•14 years ago

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When to take meds

I was diagnosed in 2007 with our 'little problem!' I've just had my bloods done and the TSH has risen from 0.09 to over 0.3 and T4 - I don't know if it was the...

I was diagnosed in 2007 with our 'little problem!' I've just had my bloods done ...

Maggiet

•14 years ago

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A history of thyroid madness or not??

Whilst I have been busy trying to get to the bottom of my health probs I started thinking back to childhood and family - I can only follow my maternal......

Whilst I have been busy trying to get to the bottom of my health probs I started...

Hidden

•14 years ago

11 Replies

underactive Thyroid, on 400mg

Hi. I am new here. I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid when i was 9. I am 38 now. I have never really felt that the thyroxine was helping me and i...

Hi. I am new here. I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid when i was 9. I am ...

samantha

•14 years ago

7 Replies

graves disease

hi how is everyone , does anyone know about graves disease, my partner Ann has it and we are expecting a baby in 4 weeks but at the moment she is not taliking...

hi how is everyone , does anyone know about graves disease, my partner Ann has i...

badself

•14 years ago

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Thyroid Prescriptions In England - 2009

The world of thyroid opened to me a few years ago when someone very close plummeted into the hell of severe hypothyroidism. Since then there is an imperative...

The world of thyroid opened to me a few years ago when someone very close plumme...

helvella

Administrator•14 years ago

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New test results and just given first meds.

I went to my GP today following my visit to the Endo (wrong one but never mind). The Endo was very specific in his letter that it was not menapausal issues...

I went to my GP today following my visit to the Endo (wrong one but never mind)....

Hidden

•14 years ago

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test results

hi can anyone help me with these test results please total white cell count 9.8 10*9/L (4.0 - 11.0) RED BLOOD CELL 4.65 10*12/L (3.8 - 5.8) haemoglobin...

hi can anyone help me with these test results please total white cell count 9.8...

kimbo

•14 years ago

4 Replies

Am I euthyroid?

I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism last June and have been on Carbimazole for the past year. I started on 20mg and am now down to 5 mg. My last bloods were...

I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism last June and have been on Carbimazole for ...

Nellie

•14 years ago

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Anti TPO

My blood test for AntiTPO was 18.0 iu/Ml (0.0-30.0) does this mean that there are antibodies happening and combined with my increasing TSH now 2.7 and all my...

My blood test for AntiTPO was 18.0 iu/Ml (0.0-30.0) does this mean that there a...

Hidden

•14 years ago

6 Replies

Blood Tests - TSH T3 and T4 Ranges

Until now my bloods tests have been measured using the ranges quoted on the Thyroid UK web site. Now they have been changes. Does anyone know who still...

Until now my bloods tests have been measured using the ranges quoted on the Thyr...

Jackie

•14 years ago

1 Reply

is levothyroxine causing my lower lip split & sore

Hi I've been taking 100mg Levothyroxine for 3 years. I have suffered with a sore lower lip that just won't heal. My GP has prescribed anti fungal & antibiotic...

Hi I've been taking 100mg Levothyroxine for 3 years. I have suffered with a sore...

milehouse

•14 years ago

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Very sore tongue

Have slightly swollen but very sore tongue. Also it's very dry and so sensitive now that eating is becoming a problem. Does anyone know if this could be...

Have slightly swollen but very sore tongue. Also it's very dry and so sensitive ...

Hidden

•14 years ago

5 Replies

Private Thyroid Treatment

Hi everyone, I really don't like going down this route when we have the NHS, but I am at desperation point now. As you can see by my name Sunshine I am...

Hi everyone, I really don't like going down this route when we have the NHS, but...

Sunshine

•14 years ago

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Is there a genetic factor to thyroid disease?

I recenly found out that my father had a tumour removed from his thyroid, my sister had nodules which didn't progress and an aunt who was hypo and taking...

I recenly found out that my father had a tumour removed from his thyroid, my sis...

dogtired

•14 years ago

1 Reply

Blood test timings

I was interested to see that it is best to test early am as levels peak around 3am? The last test I had was done early evening at the docs and my TSH was 2.7...

I was interested to see that it is best to test early am as levels peak around 3...

Hidden

•14 years ago

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What is a "normal" result for an auto immune test

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stunty

•14 years ago

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What's best time for blood tests?

Mylast blood test was taken at 1.30 pm and showed TSH of 2.61 and FT4 of 11.4. Is there likely to be much of an increase in the TSH and decrease in the FT4 if...

Mylast blood test was taken at 1.30 pm and showed TSH of 2.61 and FT4 of 11.4. I...

Bunny

•14 years ago

1 Reply

long term throid condition minimal improvement-new/repeat tests??

Hi my sister has been unwell with auto immune thyroid for many years now, this has stoped her fulfilling a normal life and with time ticking by I am really...

Hi my sister has been unwell with auto immune thyroid for many years now, this h...

dlj2

•14 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for June 2010

Help! I've only been able to walk 10 paces before my legs pack in for 10 months

T4 making depression worse - what to do?

Low tsh, lowish T4 & T3, unwell & don't know what to do

Hi I'm new to the site. I have been on thyroxine now for 11 years . My dose has gone up to 100mcg and I have low B12 and low White blood cell count, does anyone know why or if they are connected?

Hypo/Goitre/B12 and M.E.

Raw thyroid anyone???

Any ideas about Raw Thyroid?

lab tests say now hyperthyroid but feel ok

Borderline Hypothyroid / linked to Fibrocystic breast disease

Goldie Locks and the Three Bears

thyroxine decreasing with age

on thyroxine for hypothyroidism

When to take meds

A history of thyroid madness or not??

underactive Thyroid, on 400mg

graves disease

Thyroid Prescriptions In England - 2009

New test results and just given first meds.

test results

Am I euthyroid?

Anti TPO

Blood Tests - TSH T3 and T4 Ranges

is levothyroxine causing my lower lip split & sore

Very sore tongue

Private Thyroid Treatment

Is there a genetic factor to thyroid disease?

Blood test timings

What is a "normal" result for an auto immune test

What's best time for blood tests?

long term throid condition minimal improvement-new/repeat tests??

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All posts for June 2010

Help! I've only been able to walk 10 paces before my legs pack in for 10 months

T4 making depression worse - what to do?

Low tsh, lowish T4 & T3, unwell & don't know what to do

Hi I'm new to the site. I have been on thyroxine now for 11 years . My dose has gone up to 100mcg and I have low B12 and low White blood cell count, does anyone know why or if they are connected?

Hypo/Goitre/B12 and M.E.

Raw thyroid anyone???

Any ideas about Raw Thyroid?

lab tests say now hyperthyroid but feel ok

Borderline Hypothyroid / linked to Fibrocystic breast disease

Goldie Locks and the Three Bears

thyroxine decreasing with age

on thyroxine for hypothyroidism

When to take meds

A history of thyroid madness or not??

underactive Thyroid, on 400mg

graves disease

Thyroid Prescriptions In England - 2009

New test results and just given first meds.

test results

Am I euthyroid?

Anti TPO

Blood Tests - TSH T3 and T4 Ranges

is levothyroxine causing my lower lip split & sore

Very sore tongue

Private Thyroid Treatment

Is there a genetic factor to thyroid disease?

Blood test timings

What is a "normal" result for an auto immune test

What's best time for blood tests?

long term throid condition minimal improvement-new/repeat tests??

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What *Prescription Thyroid Medication* do you currently take?

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What Prescription Thyroid Medication do you currently take?