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medical exemption cert - update

Not a question, just an update My medical exemption certificate (card) arrived in the post today! No idea if it was signed by my GP or a different one at...

Not a question, just an update My medical exemption certificate (card) arrived ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Blood test - T4 18.1 pmol/L -TSH .13 mu/L - b12 201 ng/L - Serum folate 10.5 ug/L - Calcium 2.22 - Glucose 5.1mmo1/L - Magnesium .88 mo1/L.

Above are results recieved today of my recent blood test taken after advise on my recent Blog. Also I can say that for the past two weeks my temperature taken...

Above are results recieved today of my recent blood test taken after advise on m...

Tangles

•11 years ago

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Weight Gain....Weight Loss.....Could it be Due to Modern Day Wheat?????

Could this be the reason the Paleo Lifestyle is so successful for many and for my recent 7lbs, in 2 months, weight loss, with NO effort......... because I have...

Could this be the reason the Paleo Lifestyle is so successful for many and for m...

NaamiSue

•11 years ago

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Vitamin D - cheap supplements and fortified foods

Picked this up today - obviously with it being as grey as it is today, going outside to top up vitamin D levels is the last thing on most people's minds! :-)...

Picked this up today - obviously with it being as grey as it is today, going out...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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Anyone had facial numbness?

I feel so freaked out am so tired of feeling like a hypochondriac and in a permenant state of anxiety. I had tonsillitis,then a cold,then a sinus infection...

I feel so freaked out am so tired of feeling like a hypochondriac and in a perme...

VanessaB

•11 years ago

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Need advice on taking nutri adrenal

I have just purchased some nutri adrenal as my cortisol blood test is very low. Have been on Eltroxin for 30years and wondered if it is safe to just start...

I have just purchased some nutri adrenal as my cortisol blood test is very low. ...

daval

•11 years ago

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weight gain with under active thyroid

what we need is a slimming club for people with thyroid conditions because things like sprouts are not good for us and we need to learn what is good for us and...

what we need is a slimming club for people with thyroid conditions because thing...

patsym

•11 years ago

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Thyroid cancer cases double in 20 years

Cancer Research UK has today put out the press release pasted in its entirety below. There are some links from that press release so, if you want to...

Cancer Research UK has today put out the press release pasted in its entirety be...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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is 125 mcg of levothyroxine a high medium or low dosage please

Sexybeast

•11 years ago

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More responses on the BMJ 'Bad Medicine: Thyroid Disease' article

This is the blog RedApple posted two days ago:...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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Help to Understand Thyroid Antibodies

I have finally been given Levothyroxine for High TSH and TS4 within normal range but decreasing. I have high antibodies, i was told the range should be 0-60,...

I have finally been given Levothyroxine for High TSH and TS4 within normal range...

Nicky24

•11 years ago

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Potassium up from 5.5. 5.8 in two weeks,don't eat bananas,could alcohol effect it

fion

•11 years ago

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Has anyone seen see Dr. Khin Swe Myint at NNUH for thyroid problems? would like info. please.

siskin

•11 years ago

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Bloods - please can someone advise me

I am on levo. I had a TT 2 years ago and am thinking about asking for NDT because my memory has turned to fog, my cholesterol is high despite always having...

I am on levo. I had a TT 2 years ago and am thinking about asking for NDT becaus...

superb_lulu

•11 years ago

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How do I convince the Senior Partner of my GP practice that I need a referral to an Endocrinologist?

I have a diagnosis of Hypothyroid since 1964 and although treated through Thyroxine at 150mcg daily, I have been suffering from depression, mood swings and...

I have a diagnosis of Hypothyroid since 1964 and although treated through Thyrox...

BanburyM50

•11 years ago

18 Replies

For Admin: how do we join Thyroid UK webinars?

I am a member and I read somewhere in the introductory pack that there is a webinar tomorrow but I can't see any info on the Thyroid UK website. How do I...

I am a member and I read somewhere in the introductory pack that there is a webi...

Ocean2

•11 years ago

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Oh Dear, It Looks Like I'm the "Bad" Dr's friend and the "Good" Dr's Worst Nightmare!

I am a Hashimoto's sufferer (35 yrs) and have never felt well. I have been reading and absorbing slowly the things you need to do to make sure that your T3 is...

I am a Hashimoto's sufferer (35 yrs) and have never felt well. I have been readi...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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It's not at all cold this morning dear - and other winter inspired nonsense

I have developed hypothyroid cabin fever, this has been further enhanced by my husband's usual antics and our Mr and Mrs squabbling, which luckily can...

I have developed hypothyroid cabin fever, this has been further enhanced by my ...

MaryF

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Insomnia and B vitamins?

I'm in the process of building up my B12 levels and have attempted several times to introduce a B complex as I understand it's not advisable to take them...

I'm in the process of building up my B12 levels and have attempted several times...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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TSH 7.28, then 5.37, FT4 at low end - borderline or not?

Hi, I've had multiple readings taken over the course of two years, first test was in 2010 where TSH was highest. I've had a constant battle with the GPs to...

Hi, I've had multiple readings taken over the course of two years, first tes...

tiredthyroid

•11 years ago

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Does anyone feel like they are hitting themselves against a brick wall?

I managed to see an endocrinologist. Got my results via the post and my endocrinologist has increased my levothyroxine to 125mg. I still feel rubbish! Still...

I managed to see an endocrinologist. Got my results via the post and my endocrin...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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A website to join those looking to find a stable, pain free diet, and not wanting to think about food plans.

To the Thyroid UK HealthUnlocked Community, If you have multiple health conditions, or if you have to eat little and often, or if you have digestive...

To the Thyroid UK HealthUnlocked Community, If you have multiple health cond...

SmallButMighty

•11 years ago

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ive been on thyroxin for 31 years due to a medical blunder, dose has been 375 a day but now up to 400, body feels like its falling apart

what long term side effects please, as getting worried

charka

•11 years ago

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Had pains in thyroid, going for Ultrasound next week!

I've had pains in thyroid for about 6 - 8 weeks now, I have an appointment next week for an ultrasound on my thyroid has anyone ever had this? just want to...

I've had pains in thyroid for about 6 - 8 weeks now, I have an appointment next ...

Beautifulchaos

•11 years ago

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Is selenium still ok to take if I'm pregnant?

I have Hashimotos and am on 50 levothyroxine which is helping to stabilise my TSH, altho antibodies have gone sky high. Now I'm pregnant I'm a bit nervous of...

I have Hashimotos and am on 50 levothyroxine which is helping to stabilise my TS...

abibunny

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Heart rate and a good thermometer ?

There was a blog/question discussing heart rate (I have just been on it and forgotten which one it is already!) and a heart rate app was mentioned and I have...

There was a blog/question discussing heart rate (I have just been on it and forg...

boobookitty

•11 years ago

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British Medical Journal Article: Thyroid problems are being overdiagnosed!!!

Read the article and try not to get too upset: Copy and paste on Google:...

Smily

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Is anyone using natural Thyroxine replacement, if so how is it working for you?

I have been taking Levothyroxine for the last 5 years following a total Thyroidectomy following the discovery of follicular Cancer, and I can hand on heart...

I have been taking Levothyroxine for the last 5 years following a total Thyroide...

Karl

•11 years ago

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adrenal stress profile results, please could someone comment.

sample 1 15.2 sample 2 13. 3 sample 3 14.5 sample 4 3.5 ranges 21/ 41 nmol/l Dhea levels sample 2 1.21 sample 3 1.03 Dhea cortisol ratio 2.41...

sample 1 15.2 sample 2 13. 3 sample 3 14.5 sample 4 3.5 ranges 21/ 41 nm...

merissa

•11 years ago

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This needs some careful scrutiny

Call to Action to all public health activists and support groups. This should be of concern to all public health groups. Many are not aware nor fully...

Call to Action to all public health activists and support groups. This shou...

MaryF

•11 years ago

16 Replies

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All posts for December 2012

medical exemption cert - update

Blood test - T4 18.1 pmol/L -TSH .13 mu/L - b12 201 ng/L - Serum folate 10.5 ug/L - Calcium 2.22 - Glucose 5.1mmo1/L - Magnesium .88 mo1/L.

Weight Gain....Weight Loss.....Could it be Due to Modern Day Wheat?????

Vitamin D - cheap supplements and fortified foods

Anyone had facial numbness?

Need advice on taking nutri adrenal

weight gain with under active thyroid

Thyroid cancer cases double in 20 years

is 125 mcg of levothyroxine a high medium or low dosage please

More responses on the BMJ 'Bad Medicine: Thyroid Disease' article

Help to Understand Thyroid Antibodies

Potassium up from 5.5. 5.8 in two weeks,don't eat bananas,could alcohol effect it

Has anyone seen see Dr. Khin Swe Myint at NNUH for thyroid problems? would like info. please.

Bloods - please can someone advise me

How do I convince the Senior Partner of my GP practice that I need a referral to an Endocrinologist?

For Admin: how do we join Thyroid UK webinars?

Oh Dear, It Looks Like I'm the "Bad" Dr's friend and the "Good" Dr's Worst Nightmare!

It's not at all cold this morning dear - and other winter inspired nonsense

Insomnia and B vitamins?

TSH 7.28, then 5.37, FT4 at low end - borderline or not?

Does anyone feel like they are hitting themselves against a brick wall?

A website to join those looking to find a stable, pain free diet, and not wanting to think about food plans.

ive been on thyroxin for 31 years due to a medical blunder, dose has been 375 a day but now up to 400, body feels like its falling apart

Had pains in thyroid, going for Ultrasound next week!

Is selenium still ok to take if I'm pregnant?

Heart rate and a good thermometer ?

British Medical Journal Article: Thyroid problems are being overdiagnosed!!!

Is anyone using natural Thyroxine replacement, if so how is it working for you?

adrenal stress profile results, please could someone comment.

This needs some careful scrutiny

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