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Advice please - re tsh results

Hi Ive now been diagnosed with hashimotos thyroiditis & joint hypermobility syndrome plus other issues. I take 200mcg as had underactive thyroid for 11...

Hi Ive now been diagnosed with hashimotos thyroiditis & joint hypermobility ...

tasha54321

•11 years ago

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Blood test results

On the advice of this forum I finally managed to get my gp to let me have blood tests. I had the whole lot, tsh, t3, t4, b12, iron studies, eSr, rheumatoid,...

On the advice of this forum I finally managed to get my gp to let me have blood ...

nursey

•11 years ago

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Why can`t I take calcium supplements with thyroxine?

Iv`e been on Levothyroxine for almost 2 months now, & I`m a bit worried about the fact that your`e not supposed to take calcium supplements, or antacid...

Iv`e been on Levothyroxine for almost 2 months now, & I`m a bit worried about th...

hairyfairy

•11 years ago

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sallylush

•11 years ago

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Does taking Liothyronine cause blood pressure to rise?

I have been taking Liothyronine for about 5 months I tried it with Levo at first but still felt really ill, so I asked the Endo to let me try Liothyronine on...

I have been taking Liothyronine for about 5 months I tried it with Levo at first...

kathro

•11 years ago

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Sore joints after an increase in armour

Hi. Can anyone tell me if my really painful joints and pains in my legs alongside headaches are due to an increase in my armour. I went up from two and a half...

Hi. Can anyone tell me if my really painful joints and pains in my legs alongsid...

kaym

•11 years ago

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A bit of exercise has set off symptoms again!!

I have been feeling really well for the past few months and 2 weeks ago felt well enough to exercise. Havent done any for 2 years so started doing a bit of...

I have been feeling really well for the past few months and 2 weeks ago felt wel...

Jan747

•11 years ago

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NEW ACTIVE B12 TEST - DON'T RELY ON GP BLOOD TEST FOR B12 STATUS IT ISN'T THE WHOLE STORY AND B12 IS VITAL TO HEALTH

http://www.gsts.com/new-tests.html I thought I'd better post this as new message as I keep seeing people relying on their GP B12 blood test which is of...

http://www.gsts.com/new-tests.html I thought I'd better post this as new mess...

auldreekie

•11 years ago

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Had RIO last June, i started to feel much better, But I have now started to get aches in my joints,

Also i am finding that i am getting uncomfortable around the hip area if i sit for too long. back ache is becoming an issue too, My feet have a hard job,...

Also i am finding that i am getting uncomfortable around the hip area if i sit f...

MrsR

•11 years ago

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Info on questions you should ask when you first visit an Endo (I am hypothyroid)

I have an appointment with a Dr Lindsay at the western infirmary on 14/2 and was wondering if anyone could give me guidelines on the important questions to...

I have an appointment with a Dr Lindsay at the western infirmary on 14/2 and wa...

Gigi75

•11 years ago

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Underactive Thyroid - Advice needed please?

Hi, I'm looking for some help and reassurance please. I have been suffering from many of the underactive thyroid symptoms for about 3-4 years, feeling low,...

Hi, I'm looking for some help and reassurance please. I have been suffering from...

PpCaz555

•11 years ago

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Feeling lost, please help!

I can't describe how I am feeling and nobody around me seems to take my condition seriously so this group really could be a godsend...can anybody relate to how...

I can't describe how I am feeling and nobody around me seems to take my conditio...

emma_marie

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Making a complaint against a hospital

I've posted on here before about the issues I've had with a large hospital in Manchester. long story very short, the first doctor I saw didn't read my...

I've posted on here before about the issues I've had with a large hospital in Ma...

bellamish

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Question is if levels are ok can I start reducing medicating and for how long. Thank you for your support .

Hi, my name is Hadi from Kuwait, I was diagnosed with overactive thyroid function .I started carbimazol 20mg daily no improvement for 19 days after that I feel...

Hi, my name is Hadi from Kuwait, I was diagnosed with overactive thyroid functio...

hadi

•11 years ago

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Goitre and snoring

I have a goitre which is gradually getting larger along with lets say my physic!! It is very noticeable...Can a goitre cause snoring?? My hubbie is at his wits...

I have a goitre which is gradually getting larger along with lets say my physic!...

loopyhels

•11 years ago

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Got my T3! Now too blinking scared to take it!

I picked up my liothyronine today and have read the very comprehensive leaflet that came with it and now am really scared to take it. It's not helped by the...

I picked up my liothyronine today and have read the very comprehensive leaflet ...

tingles

•11 years ago

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Complete newbie - what are my next steps with "borderline" underactive thyroid?

Will try to keep this short! I went to see the GP in May 2012 as I have been suffering with very heavy periods since my youngest child was born almost 5 years...

Will try to keep this short! I went to see the GP in May 2012 as I have been suf...

craftygirl

•11 years ago

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I've been prescribed NDT! !

I am totally stunned. A little about my story: I had to change my GP last year as I didn't feel he was supportive (although he did order lots of tests) of...

I am totally stunned. A little about my story: I had to change my GP last ye...

electrica77

•11 years ago

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my endo has been amazing from the beginning and is a nhs doctor

I just feel there is a lot of negativity of nhs endocrinologists on this site, and would just like to say mine has been so caring and understanding from the...

I just feel there is a lot of negativity of nhs endocrinologists on this site, a...

debbiejoyce

•11 years ago

34 Replies

Guggul - Ayurvedic Herb for T3 conversion

Has anyone on here ever tried this herb? http://www.livestrong.com/article/439645-guggul-for-hypothyroid/ JLT

Has anyone on here ever tried this herb? http://www.livestrong.com/article/43...

JLTsirius

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Routine blood test next week. On both T3 and T4 and the test is at 8.30am.

Would it be better to take my tablets after the test on that day?

MissBfirstDanBlackBelt

•11 years ago

10 Replies

I'm Confused!

I've was diagnosed 5 years ago as borderline hypothyroid because my TSH varies between 4.1 and the highest it's been is 8.35. My endocrinologist is one who...

I've was diagnosed 5 years ago as borderline hypothyroid because my TSH varies b...

thelady2003uk

•11 years ago

9 Replies

High TSH

What does ir mean if you're tsh is high, mine is 52 when I last had it tested a month ago, I also have pernicious anemia a month before that it was 17.6 not...

What does ir mean if you're tsh is high, mine is 52 when I last had it tested a ...

mummytina

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Confused - over or under medicated?

Brief history: 2007 diagnosed overactive; 2011 RAI treatment, so now underactive. Dosage 150mcg Levo. Latest bloods: TSH 3.76 (0.3 - 5) FT4 21.0 (11...

Brief history: 2007 diagnosed overactive; 2011 RAI treatment, so now underactive...

Taters

•11 years ago

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IsFloradix floravital liquid safe to take when one is prescribed levothyroxin

zeenaba

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Alternate day doses of Thyroxine?

I have been advised to take 100mcg one day then 125mcg the next, has anyone been given this advice?

I have been advised to take 100mcg one day then 125mcg the next, has anyone been...

Tortoise56

•11 years ago

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Can you take amour with cafe latte in the morning?

I have heard that calcium and iron supplements should be taken hours apart but is there enough calcium in a lattes, (about 1 cup in total over an hour or two)...

I have heard that calcium and iron supplements should be taken hours apart but i...

bertie7

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Blood test results

Anotheruser suggested I put these up as a standalone question: Serum TSH level: 10.93mlU/L Range: 0.27 - 4.20mlU/L Serum free T4 level: 16.1pmol/L Range:...

Anotheruser suggested I put these up as a standalone question: Serum TSH leve...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Can being long term anaemic cause graves disease

debbiejoyce

•11 years ago

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Help with my results please

I'm am new to this website but in the short space of time, its been very informative. Please could you help. I initially went to the doctor end of October last...

I'm am new to this website but in the short space of time, its been very informa...

CDRAINEY

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for January 2013

Advice please - re tsh results

Blood test results

Why can`t I take calcium supplements with thyroxine?

BRISTOL SUPPORT GROUP

Does taking Liothyronine cause blood pressure to rise?

Sore joints after an increase in armour

A bit of exercise has set off symptoms again!!

NEW ACTIVE B12 TEST - DON'T RELY ON GP BLOOD TEST FOR B12 STATUS IT ISN'T THE WHOLE STORY AND B12 IS VITAL TO HEALTH

Had RIO last June, i started to feel much better, But I have now started to get aches in my joints,

Info on questions you should ask when you first visit an Endo (I am hypothyroid)

Underactive Thyroid - Advice needed please?

Feeling lost, please help!

Making a complaint against a hospital

Question is if levels are ok can I start reducing medicating and for how long. Thank you for your support .

Goitre and snoring

Got my T3! Now too blinking scared to take it!

Complete newbie - what are my next steps with "borderline" underactive thyroid?

I've been prescribed NDT! !

my endo has been amazing from the beginning and is a nhs doctor

Guggul - Ayurvedic Herb for T3 conversion

Routine blood test next week. On both T3 and T4 and the test is at 8.30am.

I'm Confused!

High TSH

Confused - over or under medicated?

IsFloradix floravital liquid safe to take when one is prescribed levothyroxin

Alternate day doses of Thyroxine?

Can you take amour with cafe latte in the morning?

Blood test results

Can being long term anaemic cause graves disease

Help with my results please

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