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Severe itching/rash

I recently increased from 50mcg to 75 Thyroxine. A couple of weeks later I got itching and a rash which has now spread almost everywhere. Anyone else with...

I recently increased from 50mcg to 75 Thyroxine. A couple of weeks later I got ...

CSM54

•14 years ago

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enlarged heart

I have been to chest doctor today referred by endo , as he said I have sleep apnea ,and now the other Dr said that I also have an enlarged heart ,I have got to...

I have been to chest doctor today referred by endo , as he said I have sleep apn...

nanniejan

•14 years ago

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throid test results

Free thyrine index 10.8pmol/L serum free triiodotthyronine level 5.3l/L serum tsh level 5.9. Are these results dangerous? ON 25mcg levothyroxine.

Free thyrine index 10.8pmol/L serum free triiodotthyronine level 5.3l/L serum ts...

foxglove

•14 years ago

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Trouble swallowing

It keeps feeling like there's something stuck in my chest and I keep making lots of phlegm(sorry) any thoughts anyone?

It keeps feeling like there's something stuck in my chest and I keep making lot...

Hidden

•14 years ago

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5HTP

Can anyone please tell me if it is safe to take 5HTP for depression and anxiety with renal failure Ive looked all over the internet and cant get a straight...

Can anyone please tell me if it is safe to take 5HTP for depression and anxiety ...

Dancerfromparis

•14 years ago

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Which Doctor!

I only take 50 mg of Thyroxine (recently reduced from75). I don't really understand what it's all about but do know that I am not the same person I used to...

I only take 50 mg of Thyroxine (recently reduced from75). I don't really unders...

Sally

•14 years ago

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anxiety

hi just a quick question really do any hypo suffers have anxiety and panic attacks plus lightheadedness being hypo and if so what do you take to reduce it....

hi just a quick question really do any hypo suffers have anxiety and panic attac...

kimbo

•14 years ago

6 Replies

Hypo men

I've been on Levothyroxine for 20 years. My husband has now developed classic hypo symptoms which are getting worse. He had a blood test about 6 months ago...

I've been on Levothyroxine for 20 years. My husband has now developed classic h...

SCOT

•14 years ago

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reduced medication

I was doing ok on a reduced dose of thyroxine, 150mcg. Until yeserday when the dizzyness returned and the headaches. forgetfulness, and stumbling of words! I...

I was doing ok on a reduced dose of thyroxine, 150mcg. Until yeserday when the d...

Hidden

•14 years ago

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Natural treatment for Graves Disease

Does anyone know of a practioner who can treat Graves Disease and Autoimmune diseases generally by natural methods. I am not doing well on Carbimazole and am...

Does anyone know of a practioner who can treat Graves Disease and Autoimmune dis...

jes99

•14 years ago

4 Replies

Are Conventional Thyroid Function Tests as reliable as we are led to believe?

I attach a link of a blog I read from Dr Briffa's website....

shaws

Administrator•14 years ago

1 Reply

Can anyone recommend a good endocrinologist who specialises in the treatment of graves disease?

Hi I wonder if anyone knows of a endo who has an interest in graves. I would like a second opinion and my current endo does not specialise in thyroid at all....

Hi I wonder if anyone knows of a endo who has an interest in graves. I would l...

Diddy

•14 years ago

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Tablet size is there other options?

last question have been really helpful so here is another. I have increased my dose up to 187.5 but have to break a tablet in haalf. Does Levothyroxine come in...

last question have been really helpful so here is another. I have increased my d...

sarahellen

•14 years ago

12 Replies

Not diagnosed but worried

I have been diagnosed with Hepatitis C but have other issues which I have been told are not a result of the virus. However I am very concerned I have...

I have been diagnosed with Hepatitis C but have other issues which I have been t...

helenph

•14 years ago

10 Replies

weight

Has anybody lost any weight since being diagnosed with hypo thyroid ,or found anything that has stopped sweats ?? I would love to be able to walk without...

Has anybody lost any weight since being diagnosed with hypo thyroid ,or found an...

nanniejan

•14 years ago

8 Replies

new and in the dark

Hi I have read so many questions and answers and it has raised loads of questions for me. I have had no support from my doctors apart from 'this is a good...

Hi I have read so many questions and answers and it has raised loads of question...

sarahellen

•14 years ago

11 Replies

How long before things settle?

I was diagnosed in March. I was lucky, it was my first trip to the docs and I didn't suspect although I had major symptoms. My dose as increased gradually...

I was diagnosed in March. I was lucky, it was my first trip to the docs and I d...

TrumpetLu

•14 years ago

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tsh changes in result but no change in medication.

3 months ago my tsh was o.08 and I was asked to do a repeat test after 12 weeks.I've just spoken to my GP today and he said that my tsh was 4.8 therefor within...

3 months ago my tsh was o.08 and I was asked to do a repeat test after 12 weeks....

JENNYHOCKEY

•14 years ago

11 Replies

Armour

Does anybody get their Armour on the NHS?

Margaret

•14 years ago

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Diagnosing

Why can't GP diagnose without a blood test. Surely they can tell by the patient's modality and if they have a history in the family, like mother or farther. My...

Why can't GP diagnose without a blood test. Surely they can tell by the patient'...

scotty57

•14 years ago

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Why are docs afraid of the big bad web?

Why insist on diagnosis by blood test only and treatment only by synthetic hormone? Smells fishy to me. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7965417.stm My...

Why insist on diagnosis by blood test only and treatment only by synthetic hormo...

Hidden

•14 years ago

12 Replies

Thank you.

Thank you everyone for your words and support. Ifeel a lot better now knowing it's not me going completly gaga. Please all stay safe. x

Thank you everyone for your words and support. Ifeel a lot better now knowing i...

Dancerfromparis

•14 years ago

1 Reply

Someone tell me they feel the same please!

Does anyone else have this really weird feeling in their tummy most of the time The only way I can explain it feels like sort of goose bumps but inside the...

Does anyone else have this really weird feeling in their tummy most of the time ...

Dancerfromparis

•14 years ago

21 Replies

Please someone tell me it just isnt me!!!

Does anyone else have this really weird feeling in their tummy most of the time The only way I can explain it feels like sort of goose bumps but inside the...

Does anyone else have this really weird feeling in their tummy most of the time ...

Dancerfromparis

•14 years ago

11 Replies

24 hour urine test - interpreting results

Hi, I recently had the thyroid hormone 24 hour urine test completed but I don't know how to interpret the results. T3 = 1248 (pmol/24h) normal range =...

Hi, I recently had the thyroid hormone 24 hour urine test completed but I don't...

eb123

•14 years ago

4 Replies

hyperactive again?

4-11-2010Hi Has anyone been like me -diagnosed with hyper -taken carbimizol and got better-,Now 2 years on been diagnosed agin. on 20mg carb. options seem...

4-11-2010Hi Has anyone been like me -diagnosed with hyper -taken carbimizol an...

pegs

•14 years ago

7 Replies

Two questions-TSH results and cystitis?

Hi everyone! I am currently on 50 mcg a day for underactive thyroid. I have two questions really: does anyone experience cystitis/frequent urination symptoms...

Hi everyone! I am currently on 50 mcg a day for underactive thyroid. I have two ...

•14 years ago

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What are 'normal' levels?

As a recently diagnosed victim of Hashimoto's - I'm really stuggling to understand not only the jargon - eg; free T4 free T3 - what is that all about? Also...

As a recently diagnosed victim of Hashimoto's - I'm really stuggling to understa...

shejay

•14 years ago

4 Replies

Should my son be tested for thyroid problems?

I was diagnosed back in the 90s with Hashimoto's underactive thyroid and have been taking thryoxine ever since. My question is should I have my son tested for...

I was diagnosed back in the 90s with Hashimoto's underactive thyroid and have be...

lilibet

•14 years ago

8 Replies

body temperature

anybody know how to get warm. I'm so cold I find it hard to function. My body temperature (before getting out of bed in the morning) varies between 34.5 and...

anybody know how to get warm. I'm so cold I find it hard to function. My body ...

Hidden

•14 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2010

Severe itching/rash

enlarged heart

throid test results

Trouble swallowing

5HTP

Which Doctor!

anxiety

Hypo men

reduced medication

Natural treatment for Graves Disease

Are Conventional Thyroid Function Tests as reliable as we are led to believe?

Can anyone recommend a good endocrinologist who specialises in the treatment of graves disease?

Tablet size is there other options?

Not diagnosed but worried

weight

new and in the dark

How long before things settle?

tsh changes in result but no change in medication.

Armour

Diagnosing

Why are docs afraid of the big bad web?

Thank you.

Someone tell me they feel the same please!

Please someone tell me it just isnt me!!!

24 hour urine test - interpreting results

hyperactive again?

Two questions-TSH results and cystitis?

What are 'normal' levels?

Should my son be tested for thyroid problems?

body temperature

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Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2010

Severe itching/rash

enlarged heart

throid test results

Trouble swallowing

5HTP

Which Doctor!

anxiety

Hypo men

reduced medication

Natural treatment for Graves Disease

Are Conventional Thyroid Function Tests as reliable as we are led to believe?

Can anyone recommend a good endocrinologist who specialises in the treatment of graves disease?

Tablet size is there other options?

Not diagnosed but worried

weight

new and in the dark

How long before things settle?

tsh changes in result but no change in medication.

Armour

Diagnosing

Why are docs afraid of the big bad web?

Thank you.

Someone tell me they feel the same please!

Please someone tell me it just isnt me!!!

24 hour urine test - interpreting results

hyperactive again?

Two questions-TSH results and cystitis?

What are 'normal' levels?

Should my son be tested for thyroid problems?

body temperature

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

What *Prescription Thyroid Medication* do you currently take?

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What Prescription Thyroid Medication do you currently take?