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Low platelet count

I'm hoping someone with a bit of a medical background can help. I had a blood test in September and was told I had excess iron. I had a repeat test last week...

I'm hoping someone with a bit of a medical background can help. I had a blood te...

infomaniac

•11 years ago

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Anyone that's had thyroid cancer, do you receive the free flu jab or do you have to pay for it?

shellybelly_71

•11 years ago

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What constitutes "mild" thyrotoxicosis?

I'm waiting for the inquest into my husband's death. He had untreated thyrotoxicosis which was first diagnosed in February 2010. He also had long term...

I'm waiting for the inquest into my husband's death. He had untreated thyrotoxi...

ferrets

•11 years ago

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Pins and needles from TOO MUCH thyroxine???

Hi guys, Still trying to work out what's going on with me. Has anyone had this happen? I'm getting pins and needles in my feet and sometimes my hands. I...

Hi guys, Still trying to work out what's going on with me. Has anyone had th...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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It appears I have a brain after all!

Hi. As some of you know, I recently switched to NDT and noticed some improvements but still a little way to go. I am still increasing my dose...

Hi. As some of you know, I recently switched to NDT and noticed some ...

PinkNinja

•11 years ago

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Your GP Can Prescribe These, "Fultium", New D3 Capsules Launched (Feb 2012)

For those of you that don't know, the new D3 capsules (without Calcium) were launched in February of this year. They are called Fultium and are 800iu each....

For those of you that don't know, the new D3 capsules (without Calcium) were lau...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Adrenal Insufficiency, It's Out There, It Must Be, It's In Mims !!!

(Mims, Dr's Bible) along with the BNF (British National Formulary) Please see http://mims.co.uk/news/1160467/?DCMP=EMC-MIMPRO-20121204 I can't...

(Mims, Dr's Bible) along with the BNF (British National Formulary) Please s...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Waxing and weighing

do any of you have better times followed by weeks in bed?

Tanyaking

•11 years ago

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In a bit of a tiswas, am I getting hungup on my TSH levels?

I keep reading on the forum that TSH levels should be at the lower end of the range when on treatment....currently mime is over 3. In May I had my annual...

I keep reading on the forum that TSH levels should be at the lower end of the ra...

Loopybird

•11 years ago

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I've just had half my thyroid and a goitre removed. My thyroxine dosage has been increased, but I'm still totally exhausted, any advice?

fionabarker

•11 years ago

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Sub-Clinical Hypothyroidism - should i be receiving treatment

I have tested 3 times with a high TSH over recent months, it was 7 on my last test which was the lowest it had been. My Free T4 is normal (i dont know the...

I have tested 3 times with a high TSH over recent months, it was 7 on my last te...

Nicky24

•11 years ago

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Herbalist

Can anyone recommend a good herbalist please. I'm near Frome, in Somerset but also near the Wiltshire border.

Can anyone recommend a good herbalist please. I'm near Frome, in Somerset but al...

Silver_Fairy

•11 years ago

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can some knowledgable person, please comment as test results showing abnormality and I am worried?

I have been taking 25mcg of Eltoxin for 6 weeks and felt more smptoms, I stopped taking them after my last blood test. My G.p wanted me to stop them because...

I have been taking 25mcg of Eltoxin for 6 weeks and felt more smptoms, I stopped...

merissa

•11 years ago

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Multivitamins

Not sure if I saw it on here? Can anyone suggest a multivitamin without iodine please?

Not sure if I saw it on here? Can anyone suggest a multivitamin without iodine p...

Silver_Fairy

•11 years ago

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Endless travel, festive fuss and Christmas shopping in bed

This morning my alarm clock went off after a frightful and disturbed night. In the half light I managed to bat it under the bed and out of reach, causing...

This morning my alarm clock went off after a frightful and disturbed night. In ...

MaryF

•11 years ago

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Went to see another GP in the practice:

He confirmed that they only test TSH. I asked for my results which he reported were "Exactly where we need them" The range is (0.3 - 6.00) my TSH result was...

He confirmed that they only test TSH. I asked for my results which he reported ...

philby

•11 years ago

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insomnia + PCOS mitigate accuracy of tests to determine hypothyroid+adrenal issues?

I'm seeing my GP today and my endo on Monday to ask for the full range of thryoid tests as recommended by the stopthethyroidmadness site. However, even if the...

I'm seeing my GP today and my endo on Monday to ask for the full range of thryoi...

ecie

•11 years ago

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DHEA and hair loss

Anyone got any info on this? My hair loss has got worse, it began when I stopped thyroid meds but hasn't improved. I've been taking DHEA all year as I am very...

Anyone got any info on this? My hair loss has got worse, it began when I stopped...

Throid

•11 years ago

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Well this is interesting!

Blood letting - really? let me at it! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2242501/Can-draining-blood-cut-cholesterol-ward-cancer.html

Blood letting - really? let me at it! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/articl...

Throid

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Basal Temperature

I took my temperature first thing this morning and my reading was 36.2, I know if it is below 36.5 and you have symptoms this could point to hypothyroidism....

I took my temperature first thing this morning and my reading was 36.2, I know ...

debale

•11 years ago

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Too much on your plate?

Not given to posting commercial links, I really have to make an exception for this one: http://store.streetanatomy.com/product/histology-dessert-plates...

Not given to posting commercial links, I really have to make an exception for th...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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As I have antibodies will my thyroid stop working altogether eventually

My antibodies were 1618 (0 - 100) on diagnosis. My TSH was 8 and now four months later it is 0.5 (0.3 - 4.5). My FT4 is at the top of the range and I feel...

My antibodies were 1618 (0 - 100) on diagnosis. My TSH was 8 and now four month...

foreversummer

•11 years ago

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anyone else suffer depression following thyriod trouble?

i have had depression for the past 5yrs and its getting worse, i feel awful, no motivation crying all the time, going to sleep at night & hoping i dont wake...

i have had depression for the past 5yrs and its getting worse, i feel awful, no ...

MrsBargirl

•11 years ago

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Transient Hyperthyroidism of Hyperemesis Gravidarum ??

F.Y.I. http://thyroid.about.com/b/2012/12/03/could-kate-middleton-duchess-of-cambridge-have-a-thyroid-problem.htm?nl=1 Jane x

F.Y.I. http://thyroid.about.com/b/2012/12/03/could-kate-middleton-duchess-of-...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Vitamin B12 result, correted calcium and red blood count please indicate if they are normal?

vit b12 430, pg/ml (187 8835 Corrected Calcium 2.22 mmol/L 2.15 - 2.55 ferratin/ iron/ 26.50 ugl no range sry. rbc count 4.61 10 12 / L full blood...

vit b12 430, pg/ml (187 8835 Corrected Calcium 2.22 mmol/L 2.15 - 2.55 ferrat...

merissa

•11 years ago

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I HAD A ROTTEN NIGHT LAST NIGHT WHEN I CHANGED TO TAKING MY THYROXINE IN THE EVENING & T3 IN THE MORNING

I took my thyroxine last night instead of yesterday morning and I don't know if it was just coincidence but I had a terrible night! Anxiety, painful joints -...

I took my thyroxine last night instead of yesterday morning and I don't know if...

birdie

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Can u look at my levels and tell me do u think I over or under active please...

Ft4 9.8 Tsh 0.03 Ft3 4.32 Just want people opinion cos I so confused xxx

anna1981

•11 years ago

7 Replies

"Exclusive invitation to My Health"

Has anyone else received this email? It *looks* interesting, but the email address supplied with it doesn't work so one can't tell who's behind it. If one...

Has anyone else received this email? It *looks* interesting, but the email addre...

Hidden

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Boosting your immune system

Hi all, Interesting article in the Daily Express (no not the Daily Mail this time Rod) which gives a simple explination on when the immune system goes...

Hi all, Interesting article in the Daily Express (no not the Daily Mail this ...

Moggie

•11 years ago

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CT3M Success Story on recoveringwitht3.com

Yet another circadian T3 method sucess story - please find 'Amy's Story' on my book Facebook page: http://facebook.com/recoveringwitht3 These stories are...

Yet another circadian T3 method sucess story - please find 'Amy's Story' on my b...

PaulRobinson

•11 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for December 2012

Low platelet count

Anyone that's had thyroid cancer, do you receive the free flu jab or do you have to pay for it?

What constitutes "mild" thyrotoxicosis?

Pins and needles from TOO MUCH thyroxine???

It appears I have a brain after all!

Your GP Can Prescribe These, "Fultium", New D3 Capsules Launched (Feb 2012)

Adrenal Insufficiency, It's Out There, It Must Be, It's In Mims !!!

Waxing and weighing

In a bit of a tiswas, am I getting hungup on my TSH levels?

I've just had half my thyroid and a goitre removed. My thyroxine dosage has been increased, but I'm still totally exhausted, any advice?

Sub-Clinical Hypothyroidism - should i be receiving treatment

Herbalist

can some knowledgable person, please comment as test results showing abnormality and I am worried?

Multivitamins

Endless travel, festive fuss and Christmas shopping in bed

Went to see another GP in the practice:

insomnia + PCOS mitigate accuracy of tests to determine hypothyroid+adrenal issues?

DHEA and hair loss

Well this is interesting!

Basal Temperature

Too much on your plate?

As I have antibodies will my thyroid stop working altogether eventually

anyone else suffer depression following thyriod trouble?

Transient Hyperthyroidism of Hyperemesis Gravidarum ??

Vitamin B12 result, correted calcium and red blood count please indicate if they are normal?

I HAD A ROTTEN NIGHT LAST NIGHT WHEN I CHANGED TO TAKING MY THYROXINE IN THE EVENING & T3 IN THE MORNING

Can u look at my levels and tell me do u think I over or under active please...

"Exclusive invitation to My Health"

Boosting your immune system

CT3M Success Story on recoveringwitht3.com

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