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What are the names of the tests from the NHS (GP) to monitor an underactive thyroid?

and what should I know about the numbers to know how serious the condition is?

saraheyles

•11 years ago

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DON'T WE HAVE A LOVELY FORUM!!

Whenever I get five minutes to myself, I pick up my iPad and head straight for Thyroid Uk and see whats happening.......questions, blogs,news. I suddenly...

Whenever I get five minutes to myself, I pick up my iPad and head straight for T...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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WDDTY - What Doctors Don't Tell You magazine

I received this month's WDDTY magazine this morning as I subscribe. As usual there are some very interesting articles. There are several pages covering...

I received this month's WDDTY magazine this morning as I subscribe. As usual th...

Chippysue

•11 years ago

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Thyroid function test

Hi can someone please explain to me the result of my thyroid function test and also why it says from the 14/12/2012 note thyrid reference ranges are now age...

Hi can someone please explain to me the result of my thyroid function test and a...

Kezzerb

•11 years ago

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Are All M.E Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Patients Low Thyroid?

http://www.holtorfmed.com/index.php?section=downloads&file_id=55

escalade

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Doctors visit today - what a suprise (not)! Any suggestions please?

Having been to the doctors several times about feeling so unwell (I have hypothroidism and hashimoto's) I decided to go and see the head of practice. My...

Having been to the doctors several times about feeling so unwell (I have hypothr...

Katkin1

•11 years ago

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i wish i understood

for over 20 years i have had under active thyroid my GP is happy to give me all sorts of pills for what ever pains of bad health i have but it has turned out...

for over 20 years i have had under active thyroid my GP is happy to give me al...

tateygreentea

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Iron

Can you tell me, Does the body utilise Serum Iron or Serum ( storage ) Ferritin first. Am I being thick or what!

Can you tell me, Does the body utilise Serum Iron or Serum ( storage ) Ferritin...

QUE6T-33

•11 years ago

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Armour Grains ( question I asked )

To all that answard my question on Armour Grains. You guys are brilliant! Cheers for all that info. My best and thanks Penny

To all that answard my question on Armour Grains. You guys are brilliant! C...

QUE6T-33

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Hypothyroidism and migraine

I thought this might be of interest to someone here. "This is the first study that reports the comorbidity between the two conditions" (via Coalition...

I thought this might be of interest to someone here. "This is the first ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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For those who use eye lubricants

http://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/UKMHRA-6e57d0 Golden Eye has a faulty batch. I know I have use it when Lacrilube doesn't seem to help my gritty...

http://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/UKMHRA-6e57d0 Golden Eye has a fa...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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iodine

hi there... Does anyone take iodine to help their thyroid and if so, whats a good choice as a supplement? Cheers Simon

hi there... Does anyone take iodine to help their thyroid and if so, whats a ...

sporty333

•11 years ago

30 Replies

Had my appointment with the Endo Consultant - still confused!

Well, I had my appointment today with the Consultant Endocrinologist, a lovely man who put me at ease immediately. He asked me loads of questions about my...

Well, I had my appointment today with the Consultant Endocrinologist, a lovely m...

PpCaz555

•11 years ago

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Have 2 doctors have been struck off for prescribing Thyroxine?

During my visit to Professor A yesterday, he asserted that 2 doctors have been struck off the Medical Register for prescribing Thyroxine to patients with blood...

During my visit to Professor A yesterday, he asserted that 2 doctors have been s...

NBob

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Can someone understand my blood test as I don't no how to read them

Laboratory procedures -general Associated with autoimmume thyroid disease Associated with increased risk of other organ - specific autoimmume disease (e.g...

Laboratory procedures -general Associated with autoimmume thyroid disease Associ...

steven123

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Can anyone tell me which hormone blood test is best for Graves disease?

Hi again everyone, I'm still suffering with symptoms after being declared euthyroid since having had 2 previous attacks of Thyroiditis/Graves disease. I...

Hi again everyone, I'm still suffering with symptoms after being declared eu...

Shaz

•11 years ago

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Another example of brain foggery

My husband spent the day in Sheffield yesterday and rang me as he was setting off on the 200 mile journey home to say that he'd ring again if he got too tired...

My husband spent the day in Sheffield yesterday and rang me as he was setting of...

Confused77

•11 years ago

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Thyroxine/blood sugars

Please can anyone help. I am pre-diabetic and control my blood sugars through diet. Have been managing this quite well for two years. However, since my...

Please can anyone help. I am pre-diabetic and control my blood sugars through di...

QueenBee53

•11 years ago

2 Replies

GP appointment coming up

Hi! I was diagnosed hypothyroid 6 years ago now but have recently found out I have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis through a specialist. I'm taking it he knows, but...

Hi! I was diagnosed hypothyroid 6 years ago now but have recently found out I h...

hooper

•11 years ago

2 Replies

How are you feeling today ?

xJJx

•11 years ago

27 Replies

Could I have developed Hashimoto's or a pituitary problem alongside primary hypothyroidism

Hi I'm new on here and hope someone more knowledgeable can help. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 14 years ago and have been on the same dose...

Hi I'm new on here and hope someone more knowledgeable can help. I was diagnose...

blackqueen65

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Should T4 be higher to feel better - everything in range.

Hi, I asked a question a couple of weeks back about whether my T4 level should be higher to feel better (I'm not feeling really ill but still have symptoms)....

Hi, I asked a question a couple of weeks back about whether my T4 level should b...

summer01

•11 years ago

11 Replies

DHEA - what would cause it to be so low?

Hi All I have been doing lots of reading since getting my last set of adrenal and dhea results. I have come to the conclusion that bascially my adrenals do...

Hi All I have been doing lots of reading since getting my last set of adrenal...

lizanne

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Hi, first blog

Hi there What can I say? I'm 28yrs old and I recently changed doctors as I was unhappy with what they did for me with regards to blood tests. I've been...

Hi there What can I say? I'm 28yrs old and I recently changed doctors as I wa...

Blossom234

•11 years ago

3 Replies

O gentle sleep, Nature's soft nurse

I happened across a paper earlier which expressly mentioned using thyroxine, Flurazepam and B12 to help restore sleep patterns. Interesting indeed. It does...

I happened across a paper earlier which expressly mentioned using thyroxine, Flu...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

1 Reply

fed up and hoping for a referral..

still seeming having an unsuccesfull battle with weight...even though ive been strict....maybe too strict sometimes...but nope no loss in 4 weeks!!!so been to...

still seeming having an unsuccesfull battle with weight...even though ive been s...

les121

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Thoughts on my immune system

I find this whole immune system thing quite fascinating and yet there is so little information that I can find on exactly how it works for us with thyroid...

I find this whole immune system thing quite fascinating and yet there is so litt...

foreversummer

•11 years ago

1 Reply

So did I.......

Like RoloHipps, I too saw an Endo at the Countess of Chester Hospital, for the first time yesterday. (I,ve been Hyperthryroid for 11 years), and I have to...

Like RoloHipps, I too saw an Endo at the Countess of Chester Hospital, for the f...

thecookiemonster

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Alternative to levothyroxine

Hello. Ive been underactive for 4 yrs now. Levo has never gotten rid of the fatigue. Ive tried plenty of alternative therapies and have been on the anti...

Hello. Ive been underactive for 4 yrs now. Levo has never gotten rid of the fati...

Anya

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Still experiencing symptoms from chronic fatigue, poor memory, unable to lose weight, difficulty concentrating on tasks..help me

hi there I got my thyroid results on paper. The lab rejected the rt3 test saying its unavailable. here are the results serum lipids - serum cholesterol 4.9...

hi there I got my thyroid results on paper. The lab rejected the rt3 test saying...

Hidden

•11 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for February 2013

What are the names of the tests from the NHS (GP) to monitor an underactive thyroid?

DON'T WE HAVE A LOVELY FORUM!!

WDDTY - What Doctors Don't Tell You magazine

Thyroid function test

Are All M.E Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Patients Low Thyroid?

Doctors visit today - what a suprise (not)! Any suggestions please?

i wish i understood

Iron

Armour Grains ( question I asked )

Hypothyroidism and migraine

For those who use eye lubricants

iodine

Had my appointment with the Endo Consultant - still confused!

Have 2 doctors have been struck off for prescribing Thyroxine?

Can someone understand my blood test as I don't no how to read them

Can anyone tell me which hormone blood test is best for Graves disease?

Another example of brain foggery

Thyroxine/blood sugars

GP appointment coming up

How are you feeling today ?

Could I have developed Hashimoto's or a pituitary problem alongside primary hypothyroidism

Should T4 be higher to feel better - everything in range.

DHEA - what would cause it to be so low?

Hi, first blog

O gentle sleep, Nature's soft nurse

fed up and hoping for a referral..

Thoughts on my immune system

So did I.......

Alternative to levothyroxine

Still experiencing symptoms from chronic fatigue, poor memory, unable to lose weight, difficulty concentrating on tasks..help me

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