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Can thyroid medication impair existing thyroid function?

When bodybuilders take steroids their natural production of testosterone is shut down resulting in several unpleasant side-effects. I don't know how permanent...

When bodybuilders take steroids their natural production of testosterone is shut...

lm713

•13 years ago

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How often do you have blood tests?

Not diagnosed but I had a partial thyroidectomy 8/9 weeks ago, shouldn't I have had a blood test by now? I felt better at first but now feel so tired,...

Not diagnosed but I had a partial thyroidectomy 8/9 weeks ago, shouldn't I have...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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Questions and Answers and Responses

I can’t help noticing how many questions have been asked here, and answered, but then abandoned without any response from the original poster. This leaves the...

I can’t help noticing how many questions have been asked here, and answered, but...

helvella

Administrator•13 years ago

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Does anyone know whether Floradix interferes with Levothyroxine?

I have recently been diagnosed - after blood tests to determine the cause of my hair loss. The GP won't refer me on to anyone about my hairloss until I've...

I have recently been diagnosed - after blood tests to determine the cause of my ...

watergirl

•13 years ago

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I was called into my Doctors after a blood test. It said my Thyroid functio was so low it was bordering on...and I can't remember the word..think it started with Eu (I could see it on the screen).Does

I am 54 yrs old and although I have been diagnosed about 7 years, my paternal grandmother had the same disorder.

I am 54 yrs old and although I have been diagnosed about 7 years, my paternal gr...

Papillons

•13 years ago

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But you don't look sick

Hi Folks, I read this and thought you may like the read too......

Tracey76

•14 years ago

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I have had an underactive thyroid and been on thyroxine for about 20 years, I've also suffer from bursitis in my hips for many years, and I do wonder if there is a link with my thyroid problem

Is there a link between underactive thyroid and inflamed joints

cpwhealth

•14 years ago

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T4 level question?

I have been on Thyroxine now since March 2010. I currently take 75mcg and my recent blood test result showed a T4 of 17. It has gone up as before it was 15....

I have been on Thyroxine now since March 2010. I currently take 75mcg and my re...

Hidden

•14 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid problem for nearly 30 years but never seen a specialist

Should I have seen one was on Vit 12 injections for about 10 years I was told I was to be on them for life, then they stopped them said I didn't need them any...

Should I have seen one was on Vit 12 injections for about 10 years I was told I ...

normaj

•14 years ago

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Hi, I would appreciate any advice, please. I am 39 and was diagnosed 4 years ago with an underactive thyroid, but I am still suffering.

I have remained with the same doctor throughout, and during this time my dosage has increased from 100 to 150 mcg of levothyroxine. However, I have returned to...

I have remained with the same doctor throughout, and during this time my dosage ...

ShellyM

•14 years ago

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diazepam---????

After been diagnosed 8 years ago I have been put on 8 different anti depressents and dizepane..My thyroid levels have been going up and down all the time but...

After been diagnosed 8 years ago I have been put on 8 different anti depressents...

Florrie

•14 years ago

2 Replies

Hello, I am new to this site but not to hypothyroidism I have been suffering for at least 15 years, had diagnoses in my early 20's. Had blood test last week and docs rang me and said I need to take m

Tired and no one seems to understand.

Rowena

•14 years ago

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ARRRRRGgggggggghhhhhh!!!! I do not need anti depressants

I have been to see my Doctor today to speak about why I feel so ill. I have a diagnosed underactive thyroid and am on medication. I told him that I am...

I have been to see my Doctor today to speak about why I feel so ill. I have a d...

Ceri1970

•14 years ago

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Is anyone receiving T3 replacing their T4 treatment on the NHS in South Yorkshire?

I have been on Levothyroxine for more than 12yrs, learnt that I have got Reverse T3 (paid for private blood tests). Recently had the short Synachthen test...

I have been on Levothyroxine for more than 12yrs, learnt that I have got Reverse...

Sunshine

•14 years ago

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Does anyone know will we be able to get Tirosint here in the UK ??

Tirosint ?

nanniejan

•14 years ago

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radioactive iodine

I came across an interesting article on thyroid cancer and radioactive iodine....here's the link http://www.naturalnews.com then search for thyroid cancer and...

I came across an interesting article on thyroid cancer and radioactive iodine......

dogtired

•14 years ago

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MARY SHOMAN'S 'WHAT IS THE "BEST" THYROID DRUG'

This is another informative article http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/bestdrug.htm

This is another informative article http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/bestdr...

shaws

Administrator•14 years ago

1 Reply

Link between Estrogen and Levothyroxin

Can anyone please point me towards any research relating to interactions with estrogen and levothyroxin, especially absorbtion. I have trawled the web but have...

Can anyone please point me towards any research relating to interactions with es...

mandy45

•14 years ago

1 Reply

results

I now have my results following my high temp and throat infection. They show that my hyperthroidism is very active and that my liver is not right but not...

I now have my results following my high temp and throat infection. They show tha...

kathyrowley

•14 years ago

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overdosed on thyroxin for a week now 50mg over for 7 days help

medication

tina2

•14 years ago

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can anyone help me i have hasimotos underactive thyroid. ive done something really silly last week i uped my levothyroxin from 75 mg to 125 as i thought i needed more went to endo yesturday he said my

from tina

tina2

•14 years ago

1 Reply

Does anyone have tingling fingers and toes ? my fingers feel like when you have been really cold and they are coming back to life and hurt !!itsnot all my fingers but it is really the oddest feeling t

pain and tingling feet and hands

nanniejan

•14 years ago

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hi just wondering why my endo has asked for me to have a 24hr urine test. what would he be looking for i have an underactive thyroid.

urine tests

tina2

•14 years ago

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remission!

just had my 6 month appt with hospital after 6 months of 'block and replace' and found that my levels are back to normal and I am now in remission from Graves...

just had my 6 month appt with hospital after 6 months of 'block and replace' and...

JaneS

•14 years ago

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T3 or not T3

I was grateful for levothyroxine when first diagnosed with hypo (3 years ago), but from the fourth month new symptoms began and gradually over 17 months I had...

I was grateful for levothyroxine when first diagnosed with hypo (3 years ago), b...

shaws

Administrator•14 years ago

15 Replies

scared by NHS endocrinologist

i hope you can help me, i really don't know what to do. i had thyroid tests done in may 2010, which showed free t4 9.4 (9.0 - 20.0) TSH 0.77 (0.3 - 6) free...

i hope you can help me, i really don't know what to do. i had thyroid tests do...

jogallag

•14 years ago

6 Replies

Hashimoto - anyone have back pain?

Having restarted on levothyrox at 20ul per day for the last 4 weeks I'm waiting for the treatment to stabilise things. However prior to going back on...

Having restarted on levothyrox at 20ul per day for the last 4 weeks I'm waiting ...

carorueil

•14 years ago

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TSH 6.9 - GP says borderline and I should not be experiencing symtoms- but I always am unwell. GP says will treat if TSH reaches 10 as it is not advisable to treat too early. I'm confused. Just how

TSH TEST

Janineeoh

•14 years ago

7 Replies

about.com - heart health center

Hello to my fellow thyroid uk-ers Thank you to Trw99 for bringing to light the above site, with Richard N fogoros MD as their quide. I have been onto the site...

Hello to my fellow thyroid uk-ers Thank you to Trw99 for bringing to light the a...

jugemvicsar

•14 years ago

1 Reply

My visit to endo and results

This is less a blog more a contact to people who've been very kind to me. It's brief cos I don't feel brilliant now, and I have sent a full blog twice and it...

This is less a blog more a contact to people who've been very kind to me. It's b...

Bunny

•14 years ago

6 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2010

Can thyroid medication impair existing thyroid function?

How often do you have blood tests?

Questions and Answers and Responses

Does anyone know whether Floradix interferes with Levothyroxine?

I was called into my Doctors after a blood test. It said my Thyroid functio was so low it was bordering on...and I can't remember the word..think it started with Eu (I could see it on the screen).Does

But you don't look sick

I have had an underactive thyroid and been on thyroxine for about 20 years, I've also suffer from bursitis in my hips for many years, and I do wonder if there is a link with my thyroid problem

T4 level question?

Thyroid problem for nearly 30 years but never seen a specialist

Hi, I would appreciate any advice, please. I am 39 and was diagnosed 4 years ago with an underactive thyroid, but I am still suffering.

diazepam---????

Hello, I am new to this site but not to hypothyroidism I have been suffering for at least 15 years, had diagnoses in my early 20's. Had blood test last week and docs rang me and said I need to take m

ARRRRRGgggggggghhhhhh!!!! I do not need anti depressants

Is anyone receiving T3 replacing their T4 treatment on the NHS in South Yorkshire?

Does anyone know will we be able to get Tirosint here in the UK ??

radioactive iodine

MARY SHOMAN'S 'WHAT IS THE "BEST" THYROID DRUG'

Link between Estrogen and Levothyroxin

results

overdosed on thyroxin for a week now 50mg over for 7 days help

can anyone help me i have hasimotos underactive thyroid. ive done something really silly last week i uped my levothyroxin from 75 mg to 125 as i thought i needed more went to endo yesturday he said my

Does anyone have tingling fingers and toes ? my fingers feel like when you have been really cold and they are coming back to life and hurt !!itsnot all my fingers but it is really the oddest feeling t

hi just wondering why my endo has asked for me to have a 24hr urine test. what would he be looking for i have an underactive thyroid.

remission!

T3 or not T3

scared by NHS endocrinologist

Hashimoto - anyone have back pain?

TSH 6.9 - GP says borderline and I should not be experiencing symtoms- but I always am unwell. GP says will treat if TSH reaches 10 as it is not advisable to treat too early. I'm confused. Just how

about.com - heart health center

My visit to endo and results

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