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Can anyone help with these blood results?

Didn't know what they were going to test, so some results might be skewed by supplements. All normal, of course :-) Was tested because of palpitations (and...

Didn't know what they were going to test, so some results might be skewed by sup...

Angel_of_the_North

•11 years ago

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Conflicting meds

Please can anyone help me with the correct time to take meds that conflict with each other? I take 100mcg Levothyroxine immediately on getting up and wait an...

Please can anyone help me with the correct time to take meds that conflict with ...

Maggiet

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Trigger point injections for myofascial pain.

I've been trying to have this treated for about six years, spending enough to have bought two cars in the process! The pain clinic discharged me by letter,...

I've been trying to have this treated for about six years, spending enough to ha...

Christabel

•11 years ago

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A new year and a new me?

I hope so! Since stopping levo and starting NDT I have noticed gradual improvements. The joint pain actually reduced significantly only a couple of days...

I hope so! Since stopping levo and starting NDT I have noticed gradual improvem...

PinkNinja

•11 years ago

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Increases in Levo??

I have had my levo increased 3 times and I am now on 125mg per day. I feel great each time after a couple of weeks for around two weeks then Bang..slump back...

I have had my levo increased 3 times and I am now on 125mg per day. I feel great...

loopyhels

•11 years ago

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How many people have been diagnosed with Fibro/ME/CFS?

Just wondered how many have the above diagnosis. I sometimes despair as Dr Skinner certain its my thyroid where as big wide world along with many doctors...

Just wondered how many have the above diagnosis. I sometimes despair as Dr Skin...

Jeannie

•11 years ago

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Evolutionary roots of iodine and thyroid hormones in cell–cell signaling

This is NOT going to be everyone's cup of tea! But if you feel it could be interesting, have a dip and see if it is to your taste. You are not going to...

This is NOT going to be everyone's cup of tea! But if you feel it could be inter...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

8 Replies

Adrenal fatique

What is adrenal fatique and do you get it from being hypo or hyper.

mummytina

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Have now had vitamin levels done along with TSH, and FBC

Hi All I have had my bloods tested for vitamins and they all seem normal except for one, results are below sodium 139 - which is normal potassium 4.5 -...

Hi All I have had my bloods tested for vitamins and they all seem normal exce...

smartassbraud

•11 years ago

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Anyone know how long between blood tests when taking Armour? need to make my next appointment want to time it right thank you!

BexyLS

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Mis-diagnosis of Bipolar disorder

I became ill 7 years ago went to my gp with anxiety like symptoms and referred to a psychiatrist who diagnosed me with Bi-polar and placed me on medication i...

I became ill 7 years ago went to my gp with anxiety like symptoms and referred t...

debbiejoyce

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Graves Disease

What is Graves Disease I know its something to do with your thyroid?

mummytina

•11 years ago

4 Replies

I have Graves desease and have put on three stone, is there a reliable diet anyone knows of please.

jaxbubbles

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Once a upon a time, in the land of bad tempers lived a cross a old frump with hypothyroidism and two noisy drum kits

There are certain times when when it is best for me to leave the telephone alone. The way I hiss 'Yessssss;' when answering it, is clue with this. This is...

There are certain times when when it is best for me to leave the telephone alone...

MaryF

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Now that Christmas and New Year are over...

It might be safe to post this now that the biggest drinking occasions of the year are out of the way for eleven months or so. :-) I guess thyroid...

It might be safe to post this now that the biggest drinking occasions of the yea...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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Detection of enterovirus in the thyroid tissue of patients with graves' disease

We so often wonder what causes our disorders/diseases. Here is a paper with a tantalising glimpse of what might be behind Graves disease. Certainly it is still...

We so often wonder what causes our disorders/diseases. Here is a paper with a ta...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

7 Replies

Irish Healthcare: A flaming JOKE>>>>

Can I just say, that the Irish medical system is a joke??? So, last Sat, I went into casualty. My heart had been beating fast for 3nights. In casualty, they...

Can I just say, that the Irish medical system is a joke??? So, last Sat, I went...

PurrJones

•11 years ago

21 Replies

PLEASANTLY SURPRISED!

New doctor thought she would do TFT's including T3. When I said that it was most unlikely that the Labs would do T3, she just said "let's see, shall we". Lo...

New doctor thought she would do TFT's including T3. When I said that it was mos...

nightingale-56

•11 years ago

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Share your experiences of carbimazole, please?

Well, today I have "officially" been diagnosed with Graves Disease by the nice lady to UCLH. Latest blood test is worst than last time.... TSH, as usual, is...

Well, today I have "officially" been diagnosed with Graves Disease by the nice l...

efilwol

•11 years ago

80 Replies

what vitamins should i be taking along with my thyroid meds

jackie001

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Tingling in arms

Hi all I believe someone posted last week and tingling arms/hands. I have this myself now. Only started very recently. Only in my left arm, mostly around...

Hi all I believe someone posted last week and tingling arms/hands. I have thi...

sporty333

•11 years ago

14 Replies

QAOF Funding points that your GP gets from the PCT for 'managing' thyroid disease

Hi all It is my view that it is unethical for NHS GPs to claim the QAOF funding point from the PCT in cases where they don't actually manage a patient's...

Hi all It is my view that it is unethical for NHS GPs to claim the QAOF fundi...

Hidden

•11 years ago

17 Replies

What is the danger in taking a 25 higher dose of thyroxine than doc thinks you need

Peggy

•11 years ago

10 Replies

non-NHS-medicines in hospital.

While she is in hospital my mother's medication has been 'confiscated' but she is being given meds. for blood pressure etc. My concern is would we be given...

While she is in hospital my mother's medication has been 'confiscated' but she ...

jaxnbreeze

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Anyone in Lambeth who is happy with their NHS GP and feels they understand thyroid and related issues?

Hidden

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Appeal date for job termination

Hi Guys First ly Happy new year to everyone. Just a quick update to let you know my appeal against employment termination is at 09:30am on 10th January I...

Hi Guys First ly Happy new year to everyone. Just a quick update to let you ...

Trina

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Eye sight problems

Has anyone else experienced blurred vision or problems with their eye sight? I have had my eyes tested on several occasions only to be told that there is...

Has anyone else experienced blurred vision or problems with their eye sight? I ...

LucyMiller

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Blood Results - A Few Concerns!

Blood results from GP back yesterday and I would appreciate any advice. TSH 0.89 mU/L Free T4 17.8 (ref. range 12 - 22) Free T3 4.6 (ref range 3.1 - 6.8...

Blood results from GP back yesterday and I would appreciate any advice. TSH 0...

Dougie

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Can anyone recommend a good private Gynaecologist in the midlands?

I have a Uterine Fibroid and suspect I also have multiple ovarian cysts (PCOS - according to my blood tests), I am in quite a lot of pain (even now when I am...

I have a Uterine Fibroid and suspect I also have multiple ovarian cysts (PCOS - ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

6 Replies

GP is doing Coeliac Test - is it true that you need to be eating gluten for at least 6 weeks before testing?

My GP has agreed to do Coeliac Screening (blood) but I have reduced eating wheat for sometime now. I read on this forum that the advice from coeliac UK is to...

My GP has agreed to do Coeliac Screening (blood) but I have reduced eating wheat...

Ocean2

•11 years ago

27 Replies

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All posts for January 2013

Can anyone help with these blood results?

Conflicting meds

Trigger point injections for myofascial pain.

A new year and a new me?

Increases in Levo??

How many people have been diagnosed with Fibro/ME/CFS?

Evolutionary roots of iodine and thyroid hormones in cell–cell signaling

Adrenal fatique

Have now had vitamin levels done along with TSH, and FBC

Anyone know how long between blood tests when taking Armour? need to make my next appointment want to time it right thank you!

Mis-diagnosis of Bipolar disorder

Graves Disease

I have Graves desease and have put on three stone, is there a reliable diet anyone knows of please.

Once a upon a time, in the land of bad tempers lived a cross a old frump with hypothyroidism and two noisy drum kits

Now that Christmas and New Year are over...

Detection of enterovirus in the thyroid tissue of patients with graves' disease

Irish Healthcare: A flaming JOKE>>>>

PLEASANTLY SURPRISED!

Share your experiences of carbimazole, please?

what vitamins should i be taking along with my thyroid meds

Tingling in arms

QAOF Funding points that your GP gets from the PCT for 'managing' thyroid disease

What is the danger in taking a 25 higher dose of thyroxine than doc thinks you need

non-NHS-medicines in hospital.

Anyone in Lambeth who is happy with their NHS GP and feels they understand thyroid and related issues?

Appeal date for job termination

Eye sight problems

Blood Results - A Few Concerns!

Can anyone recommend a good private Gynaecologist in the midlands?

GP is doing Coeliac Test - is it true that you need to be eating gluten for at least 6 weeks before testing?

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