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Taking Supplements

Hi All, I've been taking a supplement that contains vitamins & iron, as well as iodine. I've recently seen a a doctor from America, saying you shouldn't take...

Hi All, I've been taking a supplement that contains vitamins & iron, as well a...

MCMC

•11 years ago

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Follow up scheme

Has anyone heard of the Trent Thyroid Follow Up Scheme. After the endo sent my case back to my doctor l received a letter from the scheme after about 6 months...

Has anyone heard of the Trent Thyroid Follow Up Scheme. After the endo sent my c...

Tigger2

•11 years ago

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got blood results today, can anyone have a look at them pls

ok got my results today T4=18.5 pmol/L 10.6-22.7 TSH= 0.49mu/L 0.3-4.5 previous results were T4=17.7 TSH= 2.11 and taken in oct i really dont...

ok got my results today T4=18.5 pmol/L 10.6-22.7 TSH= 0.49mu/L 0.3-4.5 pre...

MrsBargirl

•11 years ago

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Tsh rising Gp says menopause

Dear all Can anyone advise tpo 650 range 0-49 Tsh 3.79 range 0.5- 4 My Gp says my symptoms are more Likley to be Menopause I'm 39!! I was scanned due...

Dear all Can anyone advise tpo 650 range 0-49 Tsh 3.79 range 0.5- 4 My Gp ...

richard123

•11 years ago

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Would you mind checking my adrenal results please

My adrenal stress profile sample 1 7.8 L Range (12-22) 2 4.0 L (5.0-9.0) 3 3.8 (3.0-7.0) 4 0.5 (1.0-3.0) Total Daily Cortisol 16.1 L Range (21-41)...

My adrenal stress profile sample 1 7.8 L Range (12-22) 2 4.0 L (5.0-9.0) 3...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Help please

Diagnosed hypothyroid in October. Started on 50 mcg Levothyroxine for 6 weeks and increased to 100 mcg 3 weeks ago. Still no change in symptoms. Only...

Diagnosed hypothyroid in October. Started on 50 mcg Levothyroxine for 6 weeks a...

despair1

•11 years ago

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What are the symptoms of being overdosed on levo?

mummytina

•11 years ago

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has any one noticed whilst taking vit b supplements low mood etc.

hello just wondering if any one has had the same experience as i have had whilst taking vit b supplements. i took them for 17 days and noticed that i slept...

hello just wondering if any one has had the same experience as i have had whilst...

happy664

•11 years ago

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TSH, FT4, FT3 results - any insights on these? Also T3 dosage spike contrast offered.

Hey y'all :) 1) My test results read the following (no T3 in system on this day or previous day, no T4 meds) TSH ----- 0.18 mU/L (0.4-4.0) FT4 ----- 0.5...

Hey y'all :) 1) My test results read the following (no T3 in system on this d...

deskplant

•11 years ago

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New member 'help' with info re. meds please

Just been diagnosed with subclinical hyperthyroidism and prescribed with - 10 mgs carbimazole. I have had many symptoms for 15 years or so but never been...

Just been diagnosed with subclinical hyperthyroidism and prescribed with - 1...

angie-m-b

•11 years ago

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Different sympathetic GP!

I am the lady who after being referred by a female sympathetic GP last January to the hospital only to be spoken to like a piece of dirt. The consultant then...

I am the lady who after being referred by a female sympathetic GP last January t...

Valeria

•11 years ago

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I have been told my thyroid level is 18, anyone have the same level ? what treatment ? and how long it took to get better, 41 male,

lee1971

•11 years ago

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Switching from synthetic to natural

On the NatureThroid site is stated: "Due to the higher bioactivity of natural thyroid, physicians may choose a slightly lower dosage to achieve similar...

On the NatureThroid site is stated: "Due to the higher bioactivity of natural t...

maryfran33

•11 years ago

5 Replies

throid problems

am hoping some 1 can help please had total throid removal 6 yrs ago,have been depressed,tearful have eractic periods some times very heavy,bouts of tirdness...

am hoping some 1 can help please had total throid removal 6 yrs ago,have been de...

meggie67

•11 years ago

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Has anyone else's thyroid become more underactive when their medication was increased? (I am on 75 mcg of Levothyroxine per day).

I have had my dose slowly upped every two months since June 2012, starting on 25 mcg per day.

I have had my dose slowly upped every two months since June 2012, starting on 25...

Auntbessy

•11 years ago

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Some help with blood test results please?

Hi there, brief outline, on 100 of levothyroxine daily (see my blogs for more info if required). Am seriously thinking about asking new GP to trial me on T3,...

Hi there, brief outline, on 100 of levothyroxine daily (see my blogs for more in...

Loo44

•11 years ago

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Payments for my results on NHS

Letter from endo to GP and copied to me saying I'm now cured, but without all results or ref ranges so I called GP results line. Some one without any knowledge...

Letter from endo to GP and copied to me saying I'm now cured, but without all re...

sarahstevenson

•11 years ago

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Depression

Hi everyone! I was reading a blog and a comment in it reminded of something. Depression is an integral part of underactive thyroid, but my GP expalined that...

Hi everyone! I was reading a blog and a comment in it reminded of something. Dep...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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A Bugie on Trill ! And a HUGE THANK YOU

I would like to say a HUGE Thank You to everybody who helped me start to sort out my Health Issues. Please see my previous Blog entitled 'A Huge Moan but lots...

I would like to say a HUGE Thank You to everybody who helped me start to sort ou...

Tangles

•11 years ago

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The Thyroid Paradox by James K Rone. The doctor you all wished you had!

This is the best book I have read on the subject..description: "Readers who suffer from low thyroid, or think they might, can find the missing answers. For...

This is the best book I have read on the subject..description: "Readers who s...

ellarose1234

•11 years ago

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Getting hot and cold is this normal?

hi is anyone feeling hot and cold have been on levo for 3years was going ok till this year was only on 25mg then changed to 25mg everyother day till june this...

hi is anyone feeling hot and cold have been on levo for 3years was going ok till...

Hidden

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Hypothyroid + Glaucoma

Hi My Endo has prescribed Eltroxin - as opposed to Levo and I have been taking it for approximately 6 months. I also have Gloaucoma and had a check up in...

Hi My Endo has prescribed Eltroxin - as opposed to Levo and I have been takin...

liz1952

•11 years ago

6 Replies

T3 absorption and calcium - any info?

Hi, folks. i have recently read that taking calcium can block the action of T3 for 12 hours either side, which worried me a bit. Anyone any idea? thanks.

Hi, folks. i have recently read that taking calcium can block the action of T3 f...

Schenks

•11 years ago

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I don't really know if this is something that will set a precedent? But seems positive

Clinical Trial to Compare Natural Desiccated Thyroid to Levothyroxine...

shambles

•11 years ago

22 Replies

Help with interpretation of blood results underactive thyroid

I posted a question in November asking for help. I am 58 diagnosed with the above three years ago. Since then I have exhibited the following: Falling hair; 6...

I posted a question in November asking for help. I am 58 diagnosed with the abov...

Warren184

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Another wall to climb

I posted here some time ago that my wife had finally found a doctor who would listen to her regarding her ongoing thyroid problems. He had ordered a new...

I posted here some time ago that my wife had finally found a doctor who would li...

EdRollason

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Which things should i ask to be tested for my next blood test?

i have an appt with my doctor tomorrow and a blood test in January. Have been on 50mcg, then 100 then 75 and now 50mcg again after seeing an endo. Main...

i have an appt with my doctor tomorrow and a blood test in January. Have been o...

Poshbird

•11 years ago

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How soon should I start to feel better after taking Levo?

I've posted a few times before and am grateful for responses. I'm just concerned now because I'm still feeling bad. After RAI on 3rd August I became hyper...

I've posted a few times before and am grateful for responses. I'm just concerned...

Lily60

•11 years ago

5 Replies

A Bit confused

Im a bit confused which is nothing new for me. Is it better if your TSH is low or high, mine has been 17.16 a few weeks ago and when they upped my...

Im a bit confused which is nothing new for me. Is it better if your TSH is ...

mummytina

•11 years ago

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Endos - and the end of the line?

I have just been for an annual vist to the local Endocrinolgy Dept. I was told the name of the consultant I was to see - I have never seen the same one twice -...

I have just been for an annual vist to the local Endocrinolgy Dept. I was told t...

Hiphypo

•11 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for December 2012

Taking Supplements

Follow up scheme

got blood results today, can anyone have a look at them pls

Tsh rising Gp says menopause

Would you mind checking my adrenal results please

Help please

What are the symptoms of being overdosed on levo?

has any one noticed whilst taking vit b supplements low mood etc.

TSH, FT4, FT3 results - any insights on these? Also T3 dosage spike contrast offered.

New member 'help' with info re. meds please

Different sympathetic GP!

I have been told my thyroid level is 18, anyone have the same level ? what treatment ? and how long it took to get better, 41 male,

Switching from synthetic to natural

throid problems

Has anyone else's thyroid become more underactive when their medication was increased? (I am on 75 mcg of Levothyroxine per day).

Some help with blood test results please?

Payments for my results on NHS

Depression

A Bugie on Trill ! And a HUGE THANK YOU

The Thyroid Paradox by James K Rone. The doctor you all wished you had!

Getting hot and cold is this normal?

Hypothyroid + Glaucoma

T3 absorption and calcium - any info?

I don't really know if this is something that will set a precedent? But seems positive

Help with interpretation of blood results underactive thyroid

Another wall to climb

Which things should i ask to be tested for my next blood test?

How soon should I start to feel better after taking Levo?

A Bit confused

Endos - and the end of the line?

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