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Symptoms of being Hypo and Hyper!

I have had an underactive thyroid for about 12 yrs and kept well enough on thyroxine 100mcgs, recently however I became ill (all usual symptoms) and when I had...

I have had an underactive thyroid for about 12 yrs and kept well enough on thyro...

Alli1

•14 years ago

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Confused about Thyroid condition

I have been tested for the last 6 years as my twin has been on thyroxine for 10yrs. I have felt rotten for the last year and when I had my blood tested the...

I have been tested for the last 6 years as my twin has been on thyroxine for 10y...

Mopink

•14 years ago

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BBC documentary about fake medicines

This BBC documentary, aired yesterday evening (12th July), has relevance for anyone considering purchasing prescription thyroid medications online, and of...

This BBC documentary, aired yesterday evening (12th July), has relevance for any...

RedApple

Administrator•14 years ago

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6 weeks pregnant - TSH 8.4?

Good Morning, Not asking for strict medical opinion, but more a question of whether anyone with similarr experience to our situation would suggest we seek...

Good Morning, Not asking for strict medical opinion, but more a question of whe...

VinceW

•14 years ago

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Hyperthyroidism/Graves Disease and Weight GAIN

I was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism (possibly Graves) in November 2009 with all the classic symptoms bar one. I didn't lose weight - in fact I've steadily...

I was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism (possibly Graves) in November 2009 with al...

Hidden

•14 years ago

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Treasury want the public to post ideas for savings in govt.

HI all, This is a really important link to a website that may be able to help our cause. For the sake of a few minutes of time please try and register and...

HI all, This is a really important link to a website that may be able to help o...

Hidden

•14 years ago

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exhaustion after eating

Does any body know why eating makes my energy crash at midday? As soon as I've eaten lunch I just have to take to bed and sleep for the rest of the day. Eating...

Does any body know why eating makes my energy crash at midday? As soon as I've e...

katymarchant

•14 years ago

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Does anyone have adrenal problems?

Hiya, I had a partial thyroid lumpectomy about 11 years ago and have been taking Nutri Thyroid on and off since then when I felt I needed to. About 3 years ago...

Hiya, I had a partial thyroid lumpectomy about 11 years ago and have been taking...

trixie

•14 years ago

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Thyroid or Bipolar

Hi, I started out with cyclic depression over a six week basis, was then diagnosed with Bipolar syndrome and Sleep apnoa. I have all the symptoms of thyroid...

Hi, I started out with cyclic depression over a six week basis, was then diagn...

vogon

•14 years ago

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wrong symptoms

hiya i have in last 2 months been diagnosed with autoimmune under active thyroid..however my symptoms are wrong accept for the tiredness...i have lost...

hiya i have in last 2 months been diagnosed with autoimmune under active thyroid...

michelle32

•14 years ago

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Keep on running (or not)

Before you click to another page, I tell you my story not as a pointy finger, “see it can happen” narrative but to illustrate how this thyroid malarkey has...

Before you click to another page, I tell you my story not as a pointy finger, “s...

Oneinthehand

•14 years ago

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can anyone help?

I have had a thyroid problem since I was 22 I am now 41 life went ok once they got me under control as I also had other medical problems to get under control,...

I have had a thyroid problem since I was 22 I am now 41 life went ok once they ...

jen7pur

•14 years ago

1 Reply

How do I obtain Adrenolyph

In Dr Peatfield's book 'The Great Thyroid Scandal and How to Survive It', he mentions the use of a natural product to support the adrenals called 'Adrenolyph'....

In Dr Peatfield's book 'The Great Thyroid Scandal and How to Survive It', he men...

katymarchant

•14 years ago

1 Reply

Those little white pills (aka generic levothyroxine) - are they all made equal?

When you are officially diagnosed as hypothyroid by the NHS, here in the UK, you are prescribed levothyroxine. Levothyroxine is considered to be a ‘life...

When you are officially diagnosed as hypothyroid by the NHS, here in the UK, you...

RedApple

Administrator•14 years ago

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What to do next?

I have a thyroid history. I had part of my thyroid removed in 1989 when I was 25 as it was covered in cysts, I had a goitre, it was interfering with airway,...

I have a thyroid history. I had part of my thyroid removed in 1989 when I was 2...

rookery

•14 years ago

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test results

I have asked a couple of questions already and thanks for the answers . I have a query about my test results the doctor said one was 5.5 and the other was 11...

I have asked a couple of questions already and thanks for the answers . I have a...

alicea

•14 years ago

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Battle to be tested

Why is it such a battle to be tested properly for thyroid problems? I have over 50% of the symptoms on the hypothyroid checklist. My TSH is 3.1 but I have...

Why is it such a battle to be tested properly for thyroid problems? I have over...

SharonH

•14 years ago

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Update - now I'm 18 weeks pregnant (vit B supplements)

Hi everyone, just a little follow up from me. As you may recall I've been through the mill a bit with my GP as he refused to increase my thyroxine now I am...

Hi everyone, just a little follow up from me. As you may recall I've been throug...

Bellini

•14 years ago

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Some advice please only 8 months diagnosed

Hi all, I was only diagnosed in October last year as having an underactive Thyroid after years of feeling unwell after having my first child and worsening...

Hi all, I was only diagnosed in October last year as having an underactive Thyro...

EmmaE

•14 years ago

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ME/PVF/CFS and thyroid part 2

Hi again Thanks for the suggestions to the previous question. I have been in to GPs and got printouts of daughter's last blood tests. The only results...

Hi again Thanks for the suggestions to the previous question. I have been in t...

AKatieD

•14 years ago

1 Reply

graves disease ?????? please help!!!

Please please help me I cant cope anymore - Im 35 and had my thyroid removed 9 yrs ago due to over active thyroid but last 6 mths I feel like Ive gone back to...

Please please help me I cant cope anymore - Im 35 and had my thyroid removed 9 y...

Tori

•14 years ago

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on thyroxine ,but still has sweats,shivers,

i am taking 100mg of thyroxine ,but i still getting my hot sweats,shivers,little appetite ,tideness.i have blood tests every couple months ,but they can't sort...

i am taking 100mg of thyroxine ,but i still getting my hot sweats,shivers,little...

pam1966

•14 years ago

1 Reply

Taking control of MY illness

Hi guys. This is my first ever blog so please be gentle ;-) . I recently decided I had had enough of giving doctors control over my illness and that I was...

Hi guys. This is my first ever blog so please be gentle ;-) . I recently decided...

thegymguy

•14 years ago

11 Replies

No resistance to viruses or infections

I've only been diagnosed with auto-immune hypothyroidism for a few months, but have found that I have no resistance to any of the viruses our grandson will...

I've only been diagnosed with auto-immune hypothyroidism for a few months, but h...

Blueyankee

•14 years ago

4 Replies

lactose intolerance

Hypo thyroid for 20 years, recently diagnosed IBS brought about by food intollenrance. I have to find out what I am intollerant to on my own, no help available...

Hypo thyroid for 20 years, recently diagnosed IBS brought about by food intollen...

Hidden

•14 years ago

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Unusual case...any ideas?

1993 Hashimotos, sub-total thyroidectomy 1993-1995 Unable to get stable test results 1995 450mcg (Yes, four fifty!) levothyroxine daily; T4, T3 all just in...

1993 Hashimotos, sub-total thyroidectomy 1993-1995 Unable to get stable test res...

Hidden

•14 years ago

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Underactive thyroid for 20 years and still feel really ill - help!

My boyfriend has had an underactive thyroid caused by a botched thyroid opertion 20 years ago. I don't think his GPs have ever got his thyroxin drug dose right...

My boyfriend has had an underactive thyroid caused by a botched thyroid opertion...

TraceyKes1

•14 years ago

10 Replies

Realisation dawns!!!

Hi, I'm relatively new to the site, although I have posted before but, after reading all the blogs and comments it seems to be that I'm missing out on...

Hi, I'm relatively new to the site, although I have posted before but, after rea...

Deifersmum

•14 years ago

1 Reply

ME/PVF/CFS and thyroid

Having recently been tested for hypothyroidism and hoping to get treatment starting Weds (third test lucky?!: 1st high TSH, second normal TSH but raised MCV...

Having recently been tested for hypothyroidism and hoping to get treatment start...

AKatieD

•14 years ago

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Test results, comments please

I live in Italy but will not be able to register with the Italian health service till I am 60 (another 14 months) so I have no GP. I have suffered symptoms...

I live in Italy but will not be able to register with the Italian health service...

mel51

•14 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for July 2010

Symptoms of being Hypo and Hyper!

Confused about Thyroid condition

BBC documentary about fake medicines

6 weeks pregnant - TSH 8.4?

Hyperthyroidism/Graves Disease and Weight GAIN

Treasury want the public to post ideas for savings in govt.

exhaustion after eating

Does anyone have adrenal problems?

Thyroid or Bipolar

wrong symptoms

Keep on running (or not)

can anyone help?

How do I obtain Adrenolyph

Those little white pills (aka generic levothyroxine) - are they all made equal?

What to do next?

test results

Battle to be tested

Update - now I'm 18 weeks pregnant (vit B supplements)

Some advice please only 8 months diagnosed

ME/PVF/CFS and thyroid part 2

graves disease ?????? please help!!!

on thyroxine ,but still has sweats,shivers,

Taking control of MY illness

No resistance to viruses or infections

lactose intolerance

Unusual case...any ideas?

Underactive thyroid for 20 years and still feel really ill - help!

Realisation dawns!!!

ME/PVF/CFS and thyroid

Test results, comments please

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