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Let me tell you about Christmas

Hello Everyone With the Holidays upon us I would like to share a personal experience with my friends about drinking and driving. As you may know some of us...

Hello Everyone With the Holidays upon us I would like to share a personal exp...

siskin

•11 years ago

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Advice please

I was diagnosed severley hypothyroid 2 1/2 years ago and had finally got bloods within range on 200 mg of thyroxine, I have been menopausal for a few years now...

I was diagnosed severley hypothyroid 2 1/2 years ago and had finally got bloods ...

galaxy14

•11 years ago

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pins and needles

It is now driving me daft. I was putting hair colour on my daughter, and my hand started tingling, pins and needles, even though I wasnt leaning on it, just...

It is now driving me daft. I was putting hair colour on my daughter, and my h...

ChemicalAngel

•11 years ago

8 Replies

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Is my partner hypo with a TSH of 2.4 and B12 177ng/L LOW

For a while now I have suspected my partner being hypo. As usual the GP is less than helpful, even though his B12 is very low in my opinion and the GP will...

For a while now I have suspected my partner being hypo. As usual the GP is les...

hymermad

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Hi, I've just got back from Holland and Barrett, I went to buy some Sea Kelp

But I was advised buy staff not to buy this because its no good for Underactive Thyroid suffers I could not understand this as I had read that is was? Anyway...

But I was advised buy staff not to buy this because its no good for Underactive ...

Loosingit

•11 years ago

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I am about to be fully rejuvenated! I am not just fatter due to being hypo thryoid - I may have to have my jaws surgically wired together!

Well, having huffed and puffed and moaned about how my physio perhaps is not working for the last twenty years - I have found out that it was working after...

Well, having huffed and puffed and moaned about how my physio perhaps is not wor...

MaryF

•11 years ago

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Im on 75mg levothyroxine i want my hair permed but my hair dresser said it might only take in some places is this true

hugs

•11 years ago

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Advice on books , what else would anyone recommend!

I am looking for some good books on the above, I am due too start taking armour when the chemist can get it? want too start it in new year. And after the...

I am looking for some good books on the above, I am due too start taking armour...

hattiehound

•11 years ago

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Thyroxine reaction??

I finally had a tt in November and my surgeon left me with no meds for almost three weeks however my gp stepped in took my levels and prescribed 100mg...

I finally had a tt in November and my surgeon left me with no meds for almost th...

dawnm

•11 years ago

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The NHS trying to opt out of treating thyroid disease- my fight for scan and further blood tests for hyperthyroidism

My GP kindly arranged a scan (he insisted I was choking when eating ;) which showed two cold nodules, a former goiter and an atrophied thyroid. I saw my GP...

My GP kindly arranged a scan (he insisted I was choking when eating ;) which sh...

Jacksfullofaces

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Stomach acid and heartburn / indigestion

Can anyone help. My GP knows of underactive thyroid and the medication for it but hasn't carried out any of the blood tests I see mentioned on this site and...

Can anyone help. My GP knows of underactive thyroid and the medication for it b...

LittleSam

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Newbie requires feedback on under active thyroid, swollen foot and pain in hip

I have an under active thyroid but also been struggling with a swollen right foot and now pain in my right hip area - could these be connected as I have been...

I have an under active thyroid but also been struggling with a swollen right foo...

Simpy

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Hilary Clinton in hospital

Well as we know Hilary Clinton has hypothyroidism which has been evident from photos showing her physical decline over a few years. Apparently, she is treated...

Well as we know Hilary Clinton has hypothyroidism which has been evident from ph...

editfmrt

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome

Hi. I know that Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome is recognized as a clinical condition in USA. Adrenal glands if exhausted can cause the thyroid to struggle. Does...

Hi. I know that Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome is recognized as a clinical condition...

Hidden

•11 years ago

16 Replies

hi i have an under active thyroid and i take 125mcg levothyroxine every day, i am still tired but gp says levels are fine.

thyroid advice and overweight. always feel unwell with aches and pains but dont know if this is all related to my thyroid. how important is it to take...

thyroid advice and overweight. always feel unwell with aches and pains but dont ...

lethargicme

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Hello, I am Edysia and I have a question. Does my GP want me to die?

I sometimes feel that he does, I have suspected (known) for quite a while now that I have a Thyroid problem, I am a qualified (non-practicing) nurse and with...

I sometimes feel that he does, I have suspected (known) for quite a while now th...

Hidden

•11 years ago

27 Replies

2 Sinus infections in 3 months

Hi I'm on 150mcgs of Levo for hashimotos . I haven't had my levels checked in some months but I am concerned as I have had 2 severe sinus infections since...

Hi I'm on 150mcgs of Levo for hashimotos . I haven't had my levels checked in so...

Flutegal

•11 years ago

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Support Groups

If I have posted this twice I apologise but does anyone know of any support groups for Thyroid and PA in chelmsford, Essex. Thanks

If I have posted this twice I apologise but does anyone know of any support grou...

mummytina

•11 years ago

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Please could someone pm me with the details of the Telephone Support in Oxfordshire? Thank you.

brooksey

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Can anyone tell me if there is a chance I will be able to see Dr Gordon Skinner?

From the research I have done he seems like the answer to my prayers, but I fear he is very very busy. Has anyone here been seen by Dr Skinner? He is not back...

From the research I have done he seems like the answer to my prayers, but I fear...

Hidden

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Diets!!

Determined to lose some of this wretched weight, and I am thinking of doing the Cambridge diet in the New Year. Has anyone with Hashimotos / Hypothyoridism...

Determined to lose some of this wretched weight, and I am thinking of doing the ...

beanyjeany

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Since starting thyroid meds my neck and shoulders are really stiff and painful in the mornings is this a common problem?

glen56

•11 years ago

4 Replies

NUTRI ADRENAL - Has anyone taken more than 10 a day?

I was hoping to write a blog about my lovely positive experience/appointment with Dr Peatfield (after 4 years of not being well, over 2 years off work ill...

I was hoping to write a blog about my lovely positive experience/appointment wit...

Pinklily

•11 years ago

19 Replies

Hypo or Hyper?

What is the difference between Hypo and Hyperthyroidism, does it meanif your TSH level is below 1 you can become hyper even if you are Hypo and can you become...

What is the difference between Hypo and Hyperthyroidism, does it meanif your TSH...

mummytina

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Looking for Graves people to connect with in Bristol...

Hi People, I've had some great advice and help from lots of people who are hypo but never seem to meet anyone who has Graves, let alone a fellow...

Hi People, I've had some great advice and help from lots of people who are h...

Julesinbristoluk

•11 years ago

4 Replies

THYROID AND MENOPAUSE TOGETHER.

I have felt rubbish since giving birth 13 years ago,before this i would have described myself as hyperactive ,now i am the complete opposite.Hormone changes...

I have felt rubbish since giving birth 13 years ago,before this i would have des...

graeme

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Has anybody experienced a itchy rash on there arms and legs? or is this a sign of too much tyroxine

marditart

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Has anyone experienced a creacking neck

hi have had thyroid problems for 3 years now on levo 50mg one day then 100mg the next just been increased a month ago was on 25mg a day anyway my neck seems to...

hi have had thyroid problems for 3 years now on levo 50mg one day then 100mg the...

Hidden

•11 years ago

5 Replies

How low can it go

I have been on medication for a week now after blood tests showed my T4 at 1.7 and my TSH at 113.6. Can anyone tell me if these results are extreme - I pushed...

I have been on medication for a week now after blood tests showed my T4 at 1.7 a...

thomas21

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Can Thyroid problems cause youtohave a cough?

Castleton

•11 years ago

20 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for December 2012

Let me tell you about Christmas

Advice please

pins and needles

Is my partner hypo with a TSH of 2.4 and B12 177ng/L LOW

Hi, I've just got back from Holland and Barrett, I went to buy some Sea Kelp

I am about to be fully rejuvenated! I am not just fatter due to being hypo thryoid - I may have to have my jaws surgically wired together!

Im on 75mg levothyroxine i want my hair permed but my hair dresser said it might only take in some places is this true

Advice on books , what else would anyone recommend!

Thyroxine reaction??

The NHS trying to opt out of treating thyroid disease- my fight for scan and further blood tests for hyperthyroidism

Stomach acid and heartburn / indigestion

Newbie requires feedback on under active thyroid, swollen foot and pain in hip

Hilary Clinton in hospital

Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome

hi i have an under active thyroid and i take 125mcg levothyroxine every day, i am still tired but gp says levels are fine.

Hello, I am Edysia and I have a question. Does my GP want me to die?

2 Sinus infections in 3 months

Support Groups

Please could someone pm me with the details of the Telephone Support in Oxfordshire? Thank you.

Can anyone tell me if there is a chance I will be able to see Dr Gordon Skinner?

Diets!!

Since starting thyroid meds my neck and shoulders are really stiff and painful in the mornings is this a common problem?

NUTRI ADRENAL - Has anyone taken more than 10 a day?

Hypo or Hyper?

Looking for Graves people to connect with in Bristol...

THYROID AND MENOPAUSE TOGETHER.

Has anybody experienced a itchy rash on there arms and legs? or is this a sign of too much tyroxine

Has anyone experienced a creacking neck

How low can it go

Can Thyroid problems cause youtohave a cough?

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