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Anybody had the Cushing;s suppression test and feel great the next day?

I asked this a few days ago but I didn't get much response. I had a suppression test last week. After I took the drug I had what could be classed as a trippy...

I asked this a few days ago but I didn't get much response. I had a suppression ...

loopyhels

•11 years ago

27 Replies

Have been suffering with a very painful shoulder for about three months.

GP referred me to physio, who has given me exercises, but tbh they haven't really helped. So, I decided to have a look on the internet, and, surprise surprise,...

GP referred me to physio, who has given me exercises, but tbh they haven't reall...

beanyjeany

•11 years ago

20 Replies

What is happening with Goldshield?

My Chemist used to provide me with Goldshield Levo, he then went over to Wockhardt Levo, I then decided to change my Chemist to Boots who provided 100mg Almus...

My Chemist used to provide me with Goldshield Levo, he then went over to Wockhar...

Joyia

•11 years ago

27 Replies

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Bruising, low platelet count and hair loss - are they connected??

Hi All I had a series of blood tests done recently to coincide with my switching from Armour to T4 and T3 prescription - basciallly I wanted to base line...

Hi All I had a series of blood tests done recently to coincide with my switch...

lizanne

•11 years ago

11 Replies

can anyone tell me the brand name for a bottle of Levothyroxine 50mg tablets. They have T.A printed on them and C on the other side.

There is no info with them. I'm trying to stick to tablets with the same ingredients. I collected them from chemist with 25mg goldshield tabs Thanks to anyone...

There is no info with them. I'm trying to stick to tablets with the same ingredi...

surfgirl

•11 years ago

5 Replies

carbizamole

i was diagnosed in October with over active thyroid, was given carbizamole to take, i started getting bruises and mouth ulcers so stopped taking them. Went to...

i was diagnosed in October with over active thyroid, was given carbizamole to t...

mjack

•11 years ago

5 Replies

When are my Adrenals ready

Have been supporting Adrenals for years & still not good enough to start Thyroid Therapy!? Does that mean all you guys have managed to reach decent Adrenal...

Have been supporting Adrenals for years & still not good enough to start Thyroid...

QUE6T-33

•11 years ago

6 Replies

How do people measure pulse rate?

Do any of you use a pulse rate watch? I find it really hard to measure my pulse first thing in the morning as it is such a hassle to count the beats and...

Do any of you use a pulse rate watch? I find it really hard to measure my pu...

Ocean2

•11 years ago

22 Replies

Starting dose too low ?

Hello again. My GP started me on a dose of 25mcg of levothyroxime. In fact it was his locum. I still feel unwell after three weeks haven't really noticed...

Hello again. My GP started me on a dose of 25mcg of levothyroxime. In fact i...

Rapunzel

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Do hypertension meds (calcium antagonist and beta blocker), need to be taken 4hours after eltroxin?

foxglove

•11 years ago

15 Replies

What Thyroid tests should I expect to receive on NHS? .

I have half my thyroid remaining after removal of multinodular goitre five years ago (when levels were normal). Now on 75mg of Levo. I requested a test and...

I have half my thyroid remaining after removal of multinodular goitre five years...

debfinch

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Officially in remission anyone else been there and how long did it last

I was discharged from endo this week officially in remission all bloods within normal range for 8months off medication I am pretty much back to normal (apart...

I was discharged from endo this week officially in remission all bloods within n...

carefulkate

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Pernicious anaemia and vitamin B12 deficiency debate

Don't know if this video about B12 deficiency has been posted before but it might be easier to listen than to read the many papers on this....

Don't know if this video about B12 deficiency has been posted before but it migh...

editfmrt

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Anyone had experience of thyroid levels going through the roof after 10 years of being steady on same medication?

Also anyone experienced atrial fibrillation? How would a doctor determine if this is just another condition you have or if it is from too much thyroid...

Also anyone experienced atrial fibrillation? How would a doctor determine if th...

Tishyk

•11 years ago

6 Replies

benifits

hello everyone, i do hope you are all keeping well ,now a question do any of my fellows have tried to claim the extra heating money on top of the winter...

hello everyone, i do hope you are all keeping well ,now a question do any of my ...

lanky

•11 years ago

9 Replies

same tsh result a year apart but feel so much better.

would any one be able to help me understand why my annual blood test result, tsh came back reading 0.03 which is the same as last year. But boy do i feel...

would any one be able to help me understand why my annual blood test result, tsh...

happy664

•11 years ago

5 Replies

What Should I do/ask for?

I have had ME (whatever that is) for 36 years. Since the menopause I have been considerably worse. I deteriorated rapidly 5 years ago, to the point where I...

I have had ME (whatever that is) for 36 years. Since the menopause I have been ...

rosetrees

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Test results what do you think?

Hi all I am having all sorts of problems with endocrinologists, I wonder if anyone can help with the interpretation of my latest test results please. The...

Hi all I am having all sorts of problems with endocrinologists, I wonder if a...

Throid

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Feel like standing outside Downing Street dressed as a zombie

Feel like standing outsideDowning Street dressed as a Zombie under the NHS this is what I feel like. Husband and I looked into going private but there is no...

Feel like standing outsideDowning Street dressed as a Zombie under the NHS this ...

VanessaB

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Latest in my long battle to get NDT on the NHS: who do i write to next, getting confused?

Hi all Been self medicating with NDT since aug.12. I switched GPs a couple of times following a string of service failures. The GP i am with now is not too...

Hi all Been self medicating with NDT since aug.12. I switched GPs a couple o...

Hidden

•11 years ago

5 Replies

HRT and T3 together?

Does anyone currently take T3 and HRT together and if so what is your experience? I'm 45 and have just been diagnosed with stage 3 endometriosis and gynae...

Does anyone currently take T3 and HRT together and if so what is your experience...

Rachellb

•11 years ago

28 Replies

when prescribed thyroxine does it mean that your taking them for life. the past doc didnt look into the causes of hyperglycaemic (symptoms.)

the GP did a blood test then perscribed thyroxine saying my thyroid was low. it was only that i overheard the pharmacist (whilst training staff) say now this...

the GP did a blood test then perscribed thyroxine saying my thyroid was low. it...

wasokonce

•11 years ago

10 Replies

eat right for your type, what is your blood type?.....o?

I'm reading some really interesting stuff, no proven with science, maybe i'm vulnerable right now, but the reviews for the book are very good, i'm blood type o...

I'm reading some really interesting stuff, no proven with science, maybe i'm vul...

Hidden

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Hi im a 50 year old working mum of four raising a second family.I used to have tons of energy.

I have changed doctors at last and had my levethroxine increased which has improved things energy wise. This means I can get more things done if i pace myself...

I have changed doctors at last and had my levethroxine increased which has impro...

henn

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Flu and thyroid

Hi. Despite my flu jab ... I now have a bad dose of flu!! I took beechams flu tablets for 2 days, and felt very dizzy, queasy and terrible stomach cramps....

Hi. Despite my flu jab ... I now have a bad dose of flu!! I took beechams flu ta...

siannie

•11 years ago

23 Replies

Starting Armour...!

I will probably have loads of questions soon enough but just two for the mo! Everyone is talking in grains but my prescription is for 60mg in morning and 30mg...

I will probably have loads of questions soon enough but just two for the mo! Eve...

BexyLS

•11 years ago

10 Replies

'Well' blood test results

I don't know if anyone would have read my previous post about feeling well a year after my total thyroidectomy but these are my latest blood test results:...

I don't know if anyone would have read my previous post about feeling well a yea...

wandell1

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Is it bad for your general health to have your tsh suppressed?

This site has helped me so much. I will write a blog to tell how things have improved and its nothing short of a miracle but... I am Graves, TT, active TED...

This site has helped me so much. I will write a blog to tell how things have im...

shambles

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Up and down like a whore's drawers

I am still coming to grips with this thyroid malarkey but wondered if there were any other hyper types out there with opnions to share about beta-blockers for...

I am still coming to grips with this thyroid malarkey but wondered if there were...

efilwol

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Has anyone seen Dr Nyjohn Eccles in London?

Please let me now if so how it worked out..... Thanks

Hidden

•11 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for December 2012

Anybody had the Cushing;s suppression test and feel great the next day?

Have been suffering with a very painful shoulder for about three months.

What is happening with Goldshield?

Bruising, low platelet count and hair loss - are they connected??

can anyone tell me the brand name for a bottle of Levothyroxine 50mg tablets. They have T.A printed on them and C on the other side.

carbizamole

When are my Adrenals ready

How do people measure pulse rate?

Starting dose too low ?

Do hypertension meds (calcium antagonist and beta blocker), need to be taken 4hours after eltroxin?

What Thyroid tests should I expect to receive on NHS? .

Officially in remission anyone else been there and how long did it last

Pernicious anaemia and vitamin B12 deficiency debate

Anyone had experience of thyroid levels going through the roof after 10 years of being steady on same medication?

benifits

same tsh result a year apart but feel so much better.

What Should I do/ask for?

Test results what do you think?

Feel like standing outside Downing Street dressed as a zombie

Latest in my long battle to get NDT on the NHS: who do i write to next, getting confused?

HRT and T3 together?

when prescribed thyroxine does it mean that your taking them for life. the past doc didnt look into the causes of hyperglycaemic (symptoms.)

eat right for your type, what is your blood type?.....o?

Hi im a 50 year old working mum of four raising a second family.I used to have tons of energy.

Flu and thyroid

Starting Armour...!

'Well' blood test results

Is it bad for your general health to have your tsh suppressed?

Up and down like a whore's drawers

Has anyone seen Dr Nyjohn Eccles in London?

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