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TEVA LIQUID LEVOTHYROXINE LAUNCHED!

Just been on the Teva website and noticed that they have launched a liquid levothyroxine in 25,50,100 strengths. Is this common knowledge? X

Just been on the Teva website and noticed that they have launched a liquid levot...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Is tonsillitis associated with thyroid problems? I've had it twice in 3 weeks? Feel very run down and awaiting treatment for hyper.

PpCaz555

•12 years ago

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Myxedema or Myxoedema (as you say in the UK) and Fluid Retention

Rod posted an interesting paper earlier dealing with the chemistry behind fluid retention. This is an article from a holistic health mag that also talks about...

Rod posted an interesting paper earlier dealing with the chemistry behind fluid ...

PR4NOW

•12 years ago

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Anyone know of good Endo(NHS or private) in Edinburgh ?.

Long story but my Mum's GP keeping her grossly under-medicated. Don't know bloods as she won't get them. He is treating her purely by her bloods which he says...

Long story but my Mum's GP keeping her grossly under-medicated. Don't know blood...

Shona64

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Thyroid problems and repeated throat infections?

Hello again, Well, for anyone reading this who may not have read my previous blogs, I am awaiting an appointment (next week) with the endo doctor to discuss...

Hello again, Well, for anyone reading this who may not have read my previous bl...

PpCaz555

•12 years ago

15 Replies

I am 22 and have suffered with sweating, hair loss, weight gain, extreme tiredness, tinnitus and twitching eyes but dr says not hypothyroid

I have visited a kinesiologist who says I most definitely have a thyroid problem and she has treated me with zinc and iodine supplements saying that my body...

I have visited a kinesiologist who says I most definitely have a thyroid problem...

Jujo

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Information on Blood Sugar Balance and Thyroid Hormone from Paul Robinson

Just written a new blog post that discusses blood sugar balance and why it is important for proper thyroid hormone action. You can find it at the top of my...

Just written a new blog post that discusses blood sugar balance and why it is im...

PaulRobinson

•12 years ago

21 Replies

Does stress increase TSH levels?

I am undergoing a huge amount of stress at the moment - elderly mother ill and husband having chemo. I am feeling very anxious and also becoing more and more...

I am undergoing a huge amount of stress at the moment - elderly mother ill and h...

jaxnbreeze

•12 years ago

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help please understanding B test. can this happen?

Returning back from London and waiting for results, I have recieved some Blood results this morning and I hoping that someone could comment please and maybe...

Returning back from London and waiting for results, I have recieved some Blood r...

merissa

•12 years ago

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Increasing levo back to old dose..

I have maybe about 4 weeks ago I started self treating with armour felt a bit better!!! A few things since happened and decided to back onto levo. The endo has...

I have maybe about 4 weeks ago I started self treating with armour felt a bit be...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Shopping on-line to raise money...

As many of you are aware, this forum is run by the thyroid charity Thyroid UK and their website can be found here http://www.thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/index.html...

As many of you are aware, this forum is run by the thyroid charity Thyroid UK an...

PinkNinja

•12 years ago

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Where can you get Urine Test giving both Free & Total Cortisol levels. Penny

QUE6T-33

•12 years ago

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How many people have set up life time event on their facebook?

Today I discovered Lifetime Event on facebook. I beleive it is a good way of raising awareness and supporting all sufferers and Thyroid UK. It is also a...

Today I discovered Lifetime Event on facebook. I beleive it is a good way of rai...

Kezzerb

•12 years ago

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B12 deficiency - Low stomach acid, parietal cells, instrinic factor light bulb moment.

I have just been doing some reading after GP said intrinsic factor and parietal cell antibodies could be tested for. I am so angry no one suggested this...

I have just been doing some reading after GP said intrinsic factor and parietal ...

auldreekie

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Why do we get myxoedema?

First, by myxoedema I am specifically meaning the swelling so strongly associated with hypothyroidism - the non-pitting oedema which affects so many....

First, by myxoedema I am specifically meaning the swelling so strongly associate...

helvella

Administrator•12 years ago

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Post-nasal drip

I was having investigations last year for choking, especially at night & doctor never really got to the bottom of it. I still get it & it feels like mucous at...

I was having investigations last year for choking, especially at night & doctor ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Help understanding blood results please...B12, Folate, Ferritin etc.

I have just had my blood results back and have been told that I need to have a Parathyroid Hormone test and then begin taking Colecalciferol. I am currently on...

I have just had my blood results back and have been told that I need to have a P...

emma_marie

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Important New Information about sending Feedback in support of the Scottish Parliament Petition

Thyroid UK has now been informed that there has been a change in the way feedback should be submitted for consideration by the Scottish Parliament in support...

Thyroid UK has now been informed that there has been a change in the way feedbac...

RedApple

Administrator•12 years ago

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Like button?

Wouldn't it be good if we could have a "like" button. As pinklily said a few hours ago, we may not have time to reply to a comment or have anything to add to...

Wouldn't it be good if we could have a "like" button. As pinklily said a few hou...

betty

•12 years ago

5 Replies

I could explode!

Well having felt great for some time until yesterday, I could now explode. I feel so bloated and tired and cant even be bothered to eat but I for myself to...

Well having felt great for some time until yesterday, I could now explode. I ...

GuardianAngel

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Still confused

on 75mg levothryroxine - contacted doc said still feeling very rubbish and have gained a stone (no exaggeration) since end Nov 12. Referred for test and...

on 75mg levothryroxine - contacted doc said still feeling very rubbish and have ...

littlerobot

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Advice on increasing dose of levo please.

My hypo husband has been increasing his starter dose of 50mcg by 25mcg every 2 weeks. So far he's noticed nothing - no improvement and no adverse reaction....

My hypo husband has been increasing his starter dose of 50mcg by 25mcg every 2 w...

Hidden

•12 years ago

2 Replies

PCOS and Hypothyroidism

Following advice from this group I successfully fought my case for having the various blood tests done to check Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Follate etc. I have...

Following advice from this group I successfully fought my case for having the va...

emma_marie

•12 years ago

20 Replies

Flu followed by return of symptoms (with a vengeance) and elevated TSH - is this typical?

I had been managing my symptoms well for the past year although I'm still very new to the long term implications and management of hypothyroidism. In late...

I had been managing my symptoms well for the past year although I'm still very n...

Hidden

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Colour Code your evidence for visual impact!

Just a thought - I printed off the list of symptoms from thyroiduk. I colour code the symptoms; Red for ones which seriously undermine your wellbeing, yellow...

Just a thought - I printed off the list of symptoms from thyroiduk. I colour cod...

Hidden

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Update on rushed to hospital in ambulance

Hi just a quick update . Waiting for iPhone charger. Found out from junior doctor This morning. Free T3 26.1 Free T4 48 This is all the info I...

Hi just a quick update . Waiting for iPhone charger. Found out from junior docto...

Scarfred

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Please help me interpret my results...

I was told I have high tsh but normal t4 and so have to go back two months after test (this will be in march) but I feel really off colour and following advice...

I was told I have high tsh but normal t4 and so have to go back two months after...

booboo1

•12 years ago

13 Replies

A LIGHTHEARTED APPROACH TO LOWER BACK PAIN !!

Yesterday I found some old jeans and popped them on and yes they were not quite the fit I remember ! Even with stretch in the fabric ! It wasn't long before...

Yesterday I found some old jeans and popped them on and yes they were not quite ...

Marz

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Thyroid antibodies have come back as normal - what to do now?

Hi everyone My antibodies have come back with a reading of 10 and glucose with a reading of 4.2 - I'm pretty confused about it to be honest, is glucose...

Hi everyone My antibodies have come back with a reading of 10 and glucose with ...

oakqueen

•12 years ago

3 Replies

I hate to ignore people so just want to say thank you

To those who responded to my questions a few wks ago about low iron and high ferritin and t3 and hydrocortisone. Haven't been able to respond individually as...

To those who responded to my questions a few wks ago about low iron and high fer...

Pinklily

•12 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for February 2013

TEVA LIQUID LEVOTHYROXINE LAUNCHED!

Is tonsillitis associated with thyroid problems? I've had it twice in 3 weeks? Feel very run down and awaiting treatment for hyper.

Myxedema or Myxoedema (as you say in the UK) and Fluid Retention

Anyone know of good Endo(NHS or private) in Edinburgh ?.

Thyroid problems and repeated throat infections?

I am 22 and have suffered with sweating, hair loss, weight gain, extreme tiredness, tinnitus and twitching eyes but dr says not hypothyroid

Information on Blood Sugar Balance and Thyroid Hormone from Paul Robinson

Does stress increase TSH levels?

help please understanding B test. can this happen?

Increasing levo back to old dose..

Shopping on-line to raise money...

Where can you get Urine Test giving both Free & Total Cortisol levels. Penny

How many people have set up life time event on their facebook?

B12 deficiency - Low stomach acid, parietal cells, instrinic factor light bulb moment.

Why do we get myxoedema?

Post-nasal drip

Help understanding blood results please...B12, Folate, Ferritin etc.

Important New Information about sending Feedback in support of the Scottish Parliament Petition

Like button?

I could explode!

Still confused

Advice on increasing dose of levo please.

PCOS and Hypothyroidism

Flu followed by return of symptoms (with a vengeance) and elevated TSH - is this typical?

Colour Code your evidence for visual impact!

Update on rushed to hospital in ambulance

Please help me interpret my results...

A LIGHTHEARTED APPROACH TO LOWER BACK PAIN !!

Thyroid antibodies have come back as normal - what to do now?

I hate to ignore people so just want to say thank you

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