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Do you have the right to see an endocrinologist who is outside your county/health authority area?

Hi This is a question on behalf of a friend of mine as I couldn't answer her question. I thought it was possible but wasn't entirely sure and wanted her to...

Hi This is a question on behalf of a friend of mine as I couldn't answer her qu...

Dee1

•12 years ago

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will there be any benefits from going from 200mg to altenating between 100mg and 75mg? just seems like quite a drop that dr told me to do

skitz

•12 years ago

33 Replies

Does taking T3 with T4 suppress TSH, evidence please?

I am taking 115 mg T4 and 10mg T3 daily and I feel reasonably okay. But my annual check has come round and now I need the 'TSH is suppressed' conversation. GP...

I am taking 115 mg T4 and 10mg T3 daily and I feel reasonably okay. But my annu...

Coachv

•12 years ago

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Why does'nt my gp believe me?

I've been hypo for 6yrs+. Originally was taking liquid thyroxine but the company eventually had manufacturing problems. Was prescribed tablets which made me...

I've been hypo for 6yrs+. Originally was taking liquid thyroxine but the company...

mowmow

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Endos in West Sussex, Surrey or even London?

I have a doctor's appointment on Thursday to get results of more blood tests and neck scan. I found out that I might be able to get a private appointment with...

I have a doctor's appointment on Thursday to get results of more blood tests and...

Woodhouse

•12 years ago

1 Reply

The points system on which GPs are paid for care.

A while ago someone mentioned GPs are paid for treating different conditions using a points system. Could someone pass along more info on this, as I'd like to...

A while ago someone mentioned GPs are paid for treating different conditions usi...

Cinnamon

•12 years ago

6 Replies

test results confused

Hi had my annual test done and the t,s,h was 4 something but the t4 was 18.I am to go back in two months time to have another test.The docter said it is...

Hi had my annual test done and the t,s,h was 4 something but the t4 was 18.I am ...

mel848pink

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Can low thyroid reverse by Itself?

Just asking because doctor found out low thyroid, have been feeling symptoms for years but RUH says to wait 3 more months, is this normal?

Just asking because doctor found out low thyroid, have been feeling symptoms for...

MrsThomas

•12 years ago

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new blood results, still having problems, still have to wait another 8 weeks no meds except H R T.

a year ago, my throglobulin antibody was 1.9 now it is a year later in the 6 hundreds cant remember what. felt absolutely terrible, with a Tsh a 2.68....

a year ago, my throglobulin antibody was 1.9 now it is a year later in the 6 hun...

merissa

•12 years ago

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Been taken off of T3

Hi All, Its not been a very good start to the year for me and today it got even worse. I went to see my gyna regarding my ovarian cyst last week and,...

Hi All, Its not been a very good start to the year for me and today it got ev...

Moggie

•12 years ago

18 Replies

Basal...under arm or in mouth!!!??

...is there really a LOT of difference??

adzie69

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Does anyone know of a good Endo in either Poole General Bournemouth Hospital Southampton General

Between the above 3 hospitals they have 7 Endocrinologists and I wondered if anyone had information, experience (good or bad) on any of them they cared to...

Between the above 3 hospitals they have 7 Endocrinologists and I wondered if any...

despair1

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Reply

Hi seems the reply link us broken. If we had decent GPs it would be easier and once they get an inkling you have been 'reading/hearing about your symptoms for...

Hi seems the reply link us broken. If we had decent GPs it would be easier and o...

Fatty

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Supplements under threat by the European Union

This is an excerpt I received today:- Urgent – we need your support The European Union’s plan to regulate the supplements market is back on the...

This is an excerpt I received today:- Urgent – we need your support Th...

shaws

Administrator•12 years ago

8 Replies

letter from gyno.

just received a letter from my gyno saying everthing is all o.k with my bits and pieces and is signing me of his hospital list.the really great news is he's...

just received a letter from my gyno saying everthing is all o.k with my bits and...

momofthree

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Help!

New here - I have been hypothyroid for about 9 years - am currently on 150mcg Levothyroxine a day (which I have now switched to taking at night after reading...

New here - I have been hypothyroid for about 9 years - am currently on 150mcg Le...

scatterby

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Launch of Good Medical Practice – 25 March 2013

This document is central to GPs assessment and revalidation. The assessor will compare the doctors performance against the requirements of GMP. One of the...

This document is central to GPs assessment and revalidation. The assessor will ...

NBob

•12 years ago

2 Replies

still amazed!!

I ordered a repeat prescription from gp surgery I am on t3/t4 combination. The gp who was doing prescriptions rang me to check which strength Eltroxin I...

I ordered a repeat prescription from gp surgery I am on t3/t4 combination. The ...

jeans

•12 years ago

11 Replies

How often do doctors do blood tests for thyroid

Just wondered as my doctor does mine yearly and I had to push to get thyroid tests done as had only had them done 2 mths before and they were fine.2 nd tests...

Just wondered as my doctor does mine yearly and I had to push to get thyroid tes...

VanessaB

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Hypothyroid for about 15 years, pregnant and have just found out I'm Reactive Hypoglycemic. Any advice much appreciated!

I'm 43 years of age and 26 weeks pregnant. Due to my age there is an increased risk of gestational diabetes, so yesterday I had a glucose test. I have been...

I'm 43 years of age and 26 weeks pregnant. Due to my age there is an increased ...

caroldavies1969

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Starting T3 and other questions!

I could really do with some advice! I have suffered from hypothyroidism for 11 years (I'm a 37 year old man.) Having been under the care of an NHS endo for...

I could really do with some advice! I have suffered from hypothyroidism for 1...

Pipviv

•12 years ago

6 Replies

can you pinch an inch?

OK I'd forgotten about this, it works for me and I was wondering if others find this to be true (some did a while back) I was reminded from another member's...

OK I'd forgotten about this, it works for me and I was wondering if others find ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

32 Replies

Can taking T3 give you a persistent sore throat?

I was taking T4 for about a year with significant symptoms of fibromyalgia and CFS continuing. I saw Dr P in September amd started on his usual programme,...

I was taking T4 for about a year with significant symptoms of fibromyalgia and C...

sickandtiredgirl

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Can anyone please recommend a Private GP or Endo in the Oxford area? My Dr. and local Endo will not even discuss thyroid/adrenal issues.

This is because TSH is 'NORMAL'------even tho' Dr. P. has been saying differently for the past 6 years!

This is because TSH is 'NORMAL'------even tho' Dr. P. has been saying differentl...

brooksey

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Are you getting enough Vitamin D?

Here's a calculator you may like to try to see if you are getting enough natural Vitamin D. If you are not getting enough, and let's face it we haven't had it...

Here's a calculator you may like to try to see if you are getting enough natural...

Hidden

•12 years ago

23 Replies

Armour and ct3m advice. symptoms?

Hello, I have started Armour nearly a week ago now, touch wood no adverse affects as yet!! I have got the ct3m book, and believe it or not I have read it....

Hello, I have started Armour nearly a week ago now, touch wood no adverse aff...

Hidden

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Under Active Thyroid... Weight Loss is it possible?

I have a Under active Thyroid and ave had this for 3 years now and went up 2 dress sizes before being tested although under active runs in the family on us...

I have a Under active Thyroid and ave had this for 3 years now and went up 2 dre...

Hidden

•12 years ago

15 Replies

T.3 and T.4 treatment. FT4 levels have gone down, FT3 gone up slightly. Where should these be with in the range for the best.

I was started on very low dose of T.3 in Nov along with a lowered dose of thyroxine of 100mgs one day 75mcgs the next. In Jan my Tsh had lowered slightly, my...

I was started on very low dose of T.3 in Nov along with a lowered dose of thyrox...

jill258

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Dealing with dismissive doctors...advice?

Hi everyone, I've had lots of symptoms of an under-active thyroid for around 3 years, and, not surprisingly, they are getting worse. I've also had a...

Hi everyone, I've had lots of symptoms of an under-active thyroid for aroun...

JenniferJellyFish

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Has anyone experienced peripheral neuropathy as a result of hypothyroidism?

Nomumma

•12 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for February 2013

Do you have the right to see an endocrinologist who is outside your county/health authority area?

will there be any benefits from going from 200mg to altenating between 100mg and 75mg? just seems like quite a drop that dr told me to do

Does taking T3 with T4 suppress TSH, evidence please?

Why does'nt my gp believe me?

Endos in West Sussex, Surrey or even London?

The points system on which GPs are paid for care.

test results confused

Can low thyroid reverse by Itself?

new blood results, still having problems, still have to wait another 8 weeks no meds except H R T.

Been taken off of T3

Basal...under arm or in mouth!!!??

Does anyone know of a good Endo in either Poole General Bournemouth Hospital Southampton General

Reply

Supplements under threat by the European Union

letter from gyno.

Help!

Launch of Good Medical Practice – 25 March 2013

still amazed!!

How often do doctors do blood tests for thyroid

Hypothyroid for about 15 years, pregnant and have just found out I'm Reactive Hypoglycemic. Any advice much appreciated!

Starting T3 and other questions!

can you pinch an inch?

Can taking T3 give you a persistent sore throat?

Can anyone please recommend a Private GP or Endo in the Oxford area? My Dr. and local Endo will not even discuss thyroid/adrenal issues.

Are you getting enough Vitamin D?

Armour and ct3m advice. symptoms?

Under Active Thyroid... Weight Loss is it possible?

T.3 and T.4 treatment. FT4 levels have gone down, FT3 gone up slightly. Where should these be with in the range for the best.

Dealing with dismissive doctors...advice?

Has anyone experienced peripheral neuropathy as a result of hypothyroidism?

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