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Can anyone recommend any books, authors or literature that I can read to clue me up on Hypothyroidism and it's treatment?

I am just wondering if anyone can recommend to me some books or a book that contains useful info and explanations about the thyroid and hypothyroidism -...

I am just wondering if anyone can recommend to me some books or a book that cont...

JoBean

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Does prolactinoma have an effect on thyroid and TSH my endo says no but net says yes anyone know more

Lilypie

•12 years ago

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Confused by blood test results

I have raynauds and am very tired most of the time. My tsh is 5.9 and my free is 13 but doc says no need for medication yet but to have another blood test in 6...

I have raynauds and am very tired most of the time. My tsh is 5.9 and my free is...

shyanne

•12 years ago

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Positive outcome from increasing the proportion of T3 in my replacement dose.....

This to report a positive outcome as above - and my thanks to those reporting good results on T3 only. (Paul and Co). Prior to reading about the possibility...

This to report a positive outcome as above - and my thanks to those reporting go...

vajra

•12 years ago

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Does anyone get really shaky legs

fion

•12 years ago

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TSH levels blood test only

After visiting GP and mentioning I felt rubbish, and did I need more thyroxine he said I should have a blood test so that he could see what was happening, I...

After visiting GP and mentioning I felt rubbish, and did I need more thyroxine h...

mg51

•12 years ago

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Why doesn't my T4 go up?

my latest results show tsh, 0.71 (range 0.20-4.50) and my T4 is 9.4 (range 7.0-17.0)i cant say i feel wonderful on this reading, still extremely tired, seem to...

my latest results show tsh, 0.71 (range 0.20-4.50) and my T4 is 9.4 (range 7.0-1...

Butterfly_79

•12 years ago

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Wanting in depth hormone testing in preparation for NDT. Dr Alyssa Burns-Hill best person for this?

Nicola-Jane

•12 years ago

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Considering NDT... Any advice warmly welcomed.

Brief history:- 1996 after birth of first child - hyperactive. Treated with carbimazole. Back to normal after 18 months. 2001 after birth of second child -...

Brief history:- 1996 after birth of first child - hyperactive. Treated with ca...

Nicola-Jane

•12 years ago

1 Reply

New to hyperthyroidism

HI all, I am recently diagnosed hyperthyroidism (3 months ago) and I felt awful a few weeks ago and my levels came down too much so now hypo but I am still...

HI all, I am recently diagnosed hyperthyroidism (3 months ago) and I felt awful ...

leighma81

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Thyroxine

What will happen if you forget to take your thyroid tablets for a while. Can it be detrimental to your health? Tina

What will happen if you forget to take your thyroid tablets for a while. Can it...

mummytina

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Is Hypothyroidism a condition which can run in families?

chainsawsal

•12 years ago

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Recently diagnosed, Is this normal?

Hi everyone, this is the first time I have ever written a blog eek! I have been diagnosed 6 weeks ago with hyperthyroidism, after a recent visit to a/e with a...

Hi everyone, this is the first time I have ever written a blog eek! I have been ...

coulson71

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Crazy experiment. Hope you don't mind.

I have a wonderful rather strange friend called George who is on some kind of spiritual and practical mission to restore justice and expose abuses of power...

I have a wonderful rather strange friend called George who is on some kind of sp...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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I smell of onions!!!!

I was diagnosed borderline hypo 5 years ago with a TSH of 5.1 I am not on any medication due to levothyroxine allergies, which I have written about on here...

I was diagnosed borderline hypo 5 years ago with a TSH of 5.1 I am not on any me...

thelady2003uk

•12 years ago

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Losing the will to fight this. I am tired!!

Wish everyone a Happy Easter! Now I can be my miserable, sleep deprived, fat self!! I cannot sleep. That's it! I've been on zoplicone for 6 yrs. Bipolar for 20...

Wish everyone a Happy Easter! Now I can be my miserable, sleep deprived, fat sel...

Hidden

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Sugar Babes: The Results!

Ok, so it's Sunday now and the week of no sugar is over. Hopefully the other two brave commrades will add in their findings and thoughts but for me well, here...

Ok, so it's Sunday now and the week of no sugar is over. Hopefully the other two...

tulula59

•12 years ago

17 Replies

Heart racing, should I reduce my dose myself?

Hi I am hypo and was on 150 mcgs. My TSH came out at 0.08, so they reduced me to 125mcgs. The TSH went down to 0.06 and they told me to stay on the same dose...

Hi I am hypo and was on 150 mcgs. My TSH came out at 0.08, so they reduced me to...

Flutegal

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Supplement Advice

Hi All, having recently been diagnosed as hypo due to high anibodies I have been reading a 'thyroid diet' book and there is a whole range of supplements...

Hi All, having recently been diagnosed as hypo due to high anibodies I have been...

EKASUK

•12 years ago

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Does levothyroxine lower thyroid peroxidase levels?

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Does anyone adjust their own hypothyroid medication?

I've seen on several thyroid forums that many people adjust their own medication up or down depending on symptoms. For example, some people up their intake...

I've seen on several thyroid forums that many people adjust their own medication...

fuzzlebug

•12 years ago

17 Replies

Has anyone had experience of the addition of T3 to their T4 helping with their moods/depression please?

I added this as a reply to another post but thought I should really ask it as a question. I have Hashimoto's and suffer with depression. I have taken myself...

I added this as a reply to another post but thought I should really ask it as a ...

Katkin1

•12 years ago

20 Replies

I have had an underactive thyroid since being pregnant with my daughter who is now 21.

4 years ago it suddenly crashed (my wording but it sums it up well) and I was treated for severe hypothyroidism. My blood test levels slowly reached 'normal'...

4 years ago it suddenly crashed (my wording but it sums it up well) and I was tr...

juliet5427

•12 years ago

6 Replies

24 hour Urine Cortisol Test

Where do you guys get your 24 hour Cortisol Urine Test done? Thanks Penny

QUE6T-33

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Gallstones

Just got home from the hospital and have been told I have gallstones. Could this be connected to my thyroid failing?

Just got home from the hospital and have been told I have gallstones. Could this...

starlight78

•12 years ago

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Raging

Went to the doctors as I said I still had a swollen tongue,ridged fingernails,dry eyes,lack of libido always getting sore throats,pins and needles at night....

Went to the doctors as I said I still had a swollen tongue,ridged fingernails,dr...

VanessaB

•12 years ago

12 Replies

Cortex Brands & Suppliers

Does anyone know of a link on Adrenal Cortex Suppliments brands & suppliers. Seems to plenty of info available on other suppliments/ meds but can't find...

Does anyone know of a link on Adrenal Cortex Suppliments brands & suppliers. Se...

QUE6T-33

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Happy Easter to all you lovely fellow sufferers. Early days but I just had to share T3 experience with you.

Yesterday I started T3 taking one half in the morning then another half in the evening. I really wasn't expecting any difference in my symptoms for quite...

Yesterday I started T3 taking one half in the morning then another half in the e...

Kezzerb

•12 years ago

25 Replies

Jittery and sweating. Drug interaction with Levothyroxine?

I was put on Levothyroxine 25 mcg which I've been taking since Monday. Felt jittery yesterday and "wired" today ie sweating, jittery and a bit dizzy. My TSH...

I was put on Levothyroxine 25 mcg which I've been taking since Monday. Felt jitt...

lilliput

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Low Magnesium when taking Proton Pump Inhibitors AND Diuretics

It appears that Taking Proton Pump Inhibitors (one type of stomach acid medicine) and Diuretics ("water pills") can result in low magnesium levels in...

It appears that Taking Proton Pump Inhibitors (one type of stomach acid medicine...

helvella

•12 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for March 2013

Can anyone recommend any books, authors or literature that I can read to clue me up on Hypothyroidism and it's treatment?

Does prolactinoma have an effect on thyroid and TSH my endo says no but net says yes anyone know more

Confused by blood test results

Positive outcome from increasing the proportion of T3 in my replacement dose.....

Does anyone get really shaky legs

TSH levels blood test only

Why doesn't my T4 go up?

Wanting in depth hormone testing in preparation for NDT. Dr Alyssa Burns-Hill best person for this?

Considering NDT... Any advice warmly welcomed.

New to hyperthyroidism

Thyroxine

Is Hypothyroidism a condition which can run in families?

Recently diagnosed, Is this normal?

Crazy experiment. Hope you don't mind.

I smell of onions!!!!

Losing the will to fight this. I am tired!!

Sugar Babes: The Results!

Heart racing, should I reduce my dose myself?

Supplement Advice

Does levothyroxine lower thyroid peroxidase levels?

Does anyone adjust their own hypothyroid medication?

Has anyone had experience of the addition of T3 to their T4 helping with their moods/depression please?

I have had an underactive thyroid since being pregnant with my daughter who is now 21.

24 hour Urine Cortisol Test

Gallstones

Raging

Cortex Brands & Suppliers

Happy Easter to all you lovely fellow sufferers. Early days but I just had to share T3 experience with you.

Jittery and sweating. Drug interaction with Levothyroxine?

Low Magnesium when taking Proton Pump Inhibitors AND Diuretics

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