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Post-partum hypothyroidism often does not resolve within a year

One of the recurring themes of hypothyroidism as reported by real people (e.g. here) is its onset during or fairly shortly after pregnancy. This article (at...

One of the recurring themes of hypothyroidism as reported by real people (e.g. h...

helvella

•14 years ago

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healthy stress index result

Hi everyone,a happy, healthier new year to you. I am curious to know if anyone has had, or knows of anyone, who has had a 'healthy' adrenal stress index test...

Hi everyone,a happy, healthier new year to you. I am curious to know if anyone h...

katey

•14 years ago

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Overactive thyroid with muscle and joint pain

I have severe muscle, joint pain and carpal tunnel, after being referred to Rheumatology I was diagnosed with overactive thyroid and the Registrar confirmed...

I have severe muscle, joint pain and carpal tunnel, after being referred to Rheu...

Hidden

•14 years ago

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In range but really suffering but what should I do

I've always had so many symptoms of underactivr thyroid such as mental problems bad periods, sometimes feeling like I'm pregnant but not, cold, milk discharge...

I've always had so many symptoms of underactivr thyroid such as mental problems ...

Emmac52000

•14 years ago

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Sorry - another person with test results, told in range. Thank you if you can advise!

I have a mother and whose own mother and all siblings have underactive thyroid. I am 48. I have been tested (again!) My main issue is tiredness. I often take B...

I have a mother and whose own mother and all siblings have underactive thyroid. ...

puddlelover

•14 years ago

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These are my test results.

These are my test results from a blood test 08/12/10, as taken from a print out from my GP surgery. FreeT4 10.4pmol/L (normal range9.0-24) TSH 23.5mU/L (normal...

These are my test results from a blood test 08/12/10, as taken from a print out ...

fabulousat52

•14 years ago

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Anyone know any doctors in Ireland who prescibe Armour?

Good afternoon, I'm Irishj but live in France where I was (badly) treated for hypothyrodism -Hashimotos for 3 years resulting in paratyroxic symptoms. An...

Good afternoon, I'm Irishj but live in France where I was (badly) treated for hy...

carorueil

•14 years ago

1 Reply

How can I know which symptoms are down to my Hashimotos,which is down to being peri-menepausal and which are something I just have to live with?

I am a 46 yr old lady.I have Hashimoto's,am told by a GP I am peri-menepausal.I take 75 mcg of Levothyroxine but am living with many symptoms which reduce my...

I am a 46 yr old lady.I have Hashimoto's,am told by a GP I am peri-menepausal.I ...

PaulaG

•14 years ago

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Toes

I have started to suffer from sore toes that seem to be worse at night has anybody found anything that helps. I have been taking Armour for about 3 years now...

I have started to suffer from sore toes that seem to be worse at night has anyb...

Margaret

•14 years ago

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just diagnosed with underactive thyroid what next. no advice from my gp.

What is it ok to take thyroid meds with? I take soya for hot flushes. GP left me a prescription and a phone message that this is no big deal!

What is it ok to take thyroid meds with? I take soya for hot flushes. GP left me...

fabulousat52

•14 years ago

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Do I really need supplementation?

I recently had a blood test which showed TSH 2.84 µU/mL T3 3.20 pg/mL and T4 0.96 My therapist recommended 1/4 grain of natural desiccated thyroid, but I...

I recently had a blood test which showed TSH 2.84 µU/mL T3 3.20 pg/mL and T4 0....

Martina

•14 years ago

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Bone Profile Blood Test.

Hi All, I have been taking Levothyroxine for 2 years and am still not feel right. I was due a blood test today and along with the TSH request was one for Bone...

Hi All, I have been taking Levothyroxine for 2 years and am still not feel right...

TinainKent

•14 years ago

6 Replies

We are back!

Dear Everyone, This morning our web server providers upgraded their system which unfortunately caused a disruption of service on this site. The server is now...

Dear Everyone, This morning our web server providers upgraded their system whic...

alex

•14 years ago

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alternative to nutri adrenal extra?

Does anyone know of anything I could buy from a chemist or health shop that would serve as a temporary replacement for nutri adrenal extra? I'm waiting for a...

Does anyone know of anything I could buy from a chemist or health shop that woul...

Timeistight

•14 years ago

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Does anyone have any experience of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis?

Hi there, does anyone have any knowledge or personal experience of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis?My son aged 8 yrs,is being tested and my husband has had the...

Hi there, does anyone have any knowledge or personal experience of thyrotoxic pe...

Hidden

•14 years ago

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weather and painful muscles/dry eyes etc

I'm having a bad flare at the moment and wondering if it's weather related. Anyone else affected in this way?

I'm having a bad flare at the moment and wondering if it's weather related. Anyo...

dogtired

•14 years ago

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Autoimmune Anitobodies Test

Hello, I am wondering if anyone knows much about Autoimmune Antibodies? I am trying to find out if the results to the test for autoimmune antibodies are like...

Hello, I am wondering if anyone knows much about Autoimmune Antibodies? I am t...

HazelD

•14 years ago

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Can anyone hel please?

Just had my results from my last blood test, I requested to have T3,T4,TSH Ferritin and Viamin D tested, for my forthcoming apointment with the hospital, in 2...

Just had my results from my last blood test, I requested to have T3,T4,TSH Ferri...

Hidden

•14 years ago

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Can anyone please shed some light on this....

Hello anyone who's reading this.. it's my first time posting so here goes... I recently had some blood tests done for an unrelated reason but my GP decided to...

Hello anyone who's reading this.. it's my first time posting so here goes... I ...

Victoria

•14 years ago

9 Replies

Depression and anxiety symptoms in hypothyroid women (Pub Med Abstract)

This abstract (dated July 2010) may be useful to anyone needing to convince their GP or Endo that thyroid hormone imbalance is the likely cause of the...

This abstract (dated July 2010) may be useful to anyone needing to convince thei...

RedApple

•14 years ago

7 Replies

Christmas

Hi All, Hope you all have a good christmas. Lets hope the health improves in 2011. Thanks to all the people who take time out to help us thyroid sufferers.

Hi All, Hope you all have a good christmas. Lets hope the health improves in 201...

Hidden

•14 years ago

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Coeliac Disease Diganosis is Positive.

Hi all. Just wanted to let you know that I have had my endoscopy and biopsy and it has come back as a positive. I have coeliac disease. Please get yourself...

Hi all. Just wanted to let you know that I have had my endoscopy and biopsy and...

grumpychick

•14 years ago

4 Replies

Eltroxin

I went to pick my script up from the chemist yesterday, to find that my pre-ordered 'TEVA' brand had been given to another patient, I was told to come back...

I went to pick my script up from the chemist yesterday, to find that my pre-orde...

Hidden

•14 years ago

2 Replies

Help and advice very much appreciated please

Hi, I am new to all this so would like some help please. I have been fluctuating between hyper and hypo since 09/2010. GP started me on 50mcg of Levothyroxine...

Hi, I am new to all this so would like some help please. I have been fluctuating...

Dollydaydream

•14 years ago

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Hydrocortisone for mild adrenal insufficiency

Hi, Has anyone trialled hydrocortisone for suspected or confirmed mild adrenal insufficiency and if so how did they find it?

Hi, Has anyone trialled hydrocortisone for suspected or confirmed mild adrenal ...

lm713

•14 years ago

8 Replies

Calcium in NDT?

Hi, I thought that calcium inhibits the absorption of thyroid hormones and it is advised against consuming anything with calcium around the time of your dose,...

Hi, I thought that calcium inhibits the absorption of thyroid hormones and it i...

lm713

•14 years ago

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SWOLLEN GLANDS THROAT/NECK

Hi,I have never done this before,so may make mistakes,sorry.I have Hashimotos,am on 50 mcg of Levothyroxine,being told my bloods are within the normal range...

Hi,I have never done this before,so may make mistakes,sorry.I have Hashimotos,am...

Hidden

•14 years ago

6 Replies

How to heal Auto-Immune Disease (The Soy Debate)

Confused about soy? A number of you have asked about soy products, and how they affect thyroid issues, especially in the wake of the whole Bonsoy debacle. And...

Confused about soy? A number of you have asked about soy products, and how they...

SarahWilson

•14 years ago

2 Replies

Which medication

I am going to see my GP on Friday and will be asking him if he can prescribe me the natural/dessciated thyroid on a named patient basis. I hope to put it to...

I am going to see my GP on Friday and will be asking him if he can prescribe me ...

Poppy03

•14 years ago

4 Replies

What is normal

Many thanks to those of you who replied to the question I asked on the Helpvine. Apologies for the delay in responding. My story I'm sure is no different from...

Many thanks to those of you who replied to the question I asked on the Helpvine....

shejay

•14 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for December 2010

Post-partum hypothyroidism often does not resolve within a year

healthy stress index result

Overactive thyroid with muscle and joint pain

In range but really suffering but what should I do

Sorry - another person with test results, told in range. Thank you if you can advise!

These are my test results.

Anyone know any doctors in Ireland who prescibe Armour?

How can I know which symptoms are down to my Hashimotos,which is down to being peri-menepausal and which are something I just have to live with?

Toes

just diagnosed with underactive thyroid what next. no advice from my gp.

Do I really need supplementation?

Bone Profile Blood Test.

We are back!

alternative to nutri adrenal extra?

Does anyone have any experience of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis?

weather and painful muscles/dry eyes etc

Autoimmune Anitobodies Test

Can anyone hel please?

Can anyone please shed some light on this....

Depression and anxiety symptoms in hypothyroid women (Pub Med Abstract)

Christmas

Coeliac Disease Diganosis is Positive.

Eltroxin

Help and advice very much appreciated please

Hydrocortisone for mild adrenal insufficiency

Calcium in NDT?

SWOLLEN GLANDS THROAT/NECK

How to heal Auto-Immune Disease (The Soy Debate)

Which medication

What is normal

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