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Iron

Has anyone found iron supplementation screws up sleep pattern? Penny

QUE6T-33

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Heating

should thyroid sufferers get help with heating bills and public leisure centre fees???

should thyroid sufferers get help with heating bills and public leisure centre f...

leojuly1965

•12 years ago

4 Replies

'Emotional' type stress

Hi all Does anyone else struggle with an increase in some symptoms when experiencing emotional trauma? I'm living with difficult family circumstances which...

Hi all Does anyone else struggle with an increase in some symptoms when experie...

MissBfirstDanBlackBelt

•12 years ago

5 Replies

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Hot Flushes Or Hypotyroidism?

Has anyone found they have hot flushes even though post-menopausal? I'm 56, on 50mcg Levo and have felt reasonably ok for a while now -not a sweat for ages...

Has anyone found they have hot flushes even though post-menopausal? I'm 56, on 5...

celticlady

•12 years ago

17 Replies

Dr reduced dose set by Endocrinologist after 35 years !

Hi, I have Hashimotos, diagnosed 33years ago by NHS endocrinologist. Had radioacive iodine, then established on replacement therapy.Now, my GP has reduced my...

Hi, I have Hashimotos, diagnosed 33years ago by NHS endocrinologist. Had radioa...

HilaryB

•12 years ago

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Does anyone else suffer with chronic skin problems since being diagnosed with an underactive thyroid

pinkdiamond

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Follow-up to taking Control - Extremely angry with Doctor, I'm almost in despair.

It is three and a half months since I persuaded the doctor to start increasing my thyroxine to 150mcg, where it was when I was relatively healthy. I persuaded...

It is three and a half months since I persuaded the doctor to start increasing m...

marram

•12 years ago

10 Replies

newcomer

Have had an underactive thyroid for 12/13 years now. at first I was put on levothyroxine 25 mg and was ok , the doctor put it up to 50mg and I started to feel...

Have had an underactive thyroid for 12/13 years now. at first I was put on levot...

bcdgn

•12 years ago

14 Replies

Do I ask for T3 or more T4?

I have always been on t4 I still suffer wih lots of symptoms pins and needles when lying down like circulation isn't good enough,aches and dry eyes actually my...

I have always been on t4 I still suffer wih lots of symptoms pins and needles wh...

VanessaB

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Does increased exercise equal increased medication?

I have been on Levothyroxine for nearly 2 years & had a rocky start with lots of problems. However, after finding a sympathetic consultant who upped my meds, I...

I have been on Levothyroxine for nearly 2 years & had a rocky start with lots of...

Hidden

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Should I ask to see a specialist?

I have an underactive thryroid, diagnosed 3 years ago and am on 100mg thyroxine. I dont feel I have any confidence in my GP who treats the blood test results...

I have an underactive thryroid, diagnosed 3 years ago and am on 100mg thyroxine....

shirleyvalentine

•12 years ago

5 Replies

When is the best time to take my thyroxine?

Hello Can someone please clarify the best time to take my thyroxine? Are there any foods or drinks I shouldn't be having near this time? Confused!

Hello Can someone please clarify the best time to take my thyroxine? Are there ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Shaking!!!!!

Hi all hands are shaking all the time lately it is driving me mad.Any ideas anyone as to why. On 75mg of levothyroxine

Hi all hands are shaking all the time lately it is driving me mad.Any ideas anyo...

Lifeback

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Libido

Has anyone seen an improvement in female libido, taking Levothyroxine?

dylansmum

•12 years ago

25 Replies

On T3 with results as T4 - 0.4 and TSH - 0.85

Hello Can anyone help to interpret these results please? I feel ok but doctor thinks t4 may be too low even though it is lower when on t3. Thanks.

Hello Can anyone help to interpret these results please? I feel ok but doctor...

sunflower102

•12 years ago

3 Replies

How can these results be real??

hi all! Phoned for results today. I am currently taking 50 mcg Levo and 38 mcg t3 plus a selection of the usual supplements for the usual suspects. These...

hi all! Phoned for results today. I am currently taking 50 mcg Levo and 38 mcg ...

babycatcher7572

•12 years ago

13 Replies

Please help with my blood test results

I asked my gp for a referral to dr skinner as I feel unwell despite taking 125 and 150mg on alternate days I have been diagnosed as hypothyroid for 15 years....

I asked my gp for a referral to dr skinner as I feel unwell despite taking 125 a...

Lizbeth1

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Help needed reading test results

I have been diagnosed as borderline hyperthyroid and put on 25mcg levothyroxine 5 weeks ago and told to have blood retested in 3 months. Have had hypo...

I have been diagnosed as borderline hyperthyroid and put on 25mcg levothyroxine...

Jennifer21

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Fasting blood test

I am having a fasting blood test tomorrow and have been told not to eat after 9pm tonight. What I don't know is whether I can have a drink, other than water,...

I am having a fasting blood test tomorrow and have been told not to eat after 9p...

Mouse

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Well, that wasnt expected

Well, not by my sister!!! lol She keeps insisting that she too has thyroid trouble, but apart from the weight, she has no other symptoms. She has been...

Well, not by my sister!!! lol She keeps insisting that she too has thyroid t...

ChemicalAngel

•12 years ago

10 Replies

Could anyone recommend an Endo who has heard of Dr Kent Holtorf and his methods of testing etc.?

I'm really beginning to struggle with depression again and have only just realised that there's a link with underactive thyroid which i've had for years....

I'm really beginning to struggle with depression again and have only just realis...

Karen1

•12 years ago

3 Replies

A little help from counselling for Graves disease

Hello, I'm hyper - Graves - on Carbimazole 5 mg and my results have been normal for almost 4 months. Nevertheless, I still have strong anxieties and insomnia...

Hello, I'm hyper - Graves - on Carbimazole 5 mg and my results have been normal...

Nathalie70

•12 years ago

12 Replies

Can anyone explain why having throid problems depleats vitamins/minerals ? thanks

flatfeet1

•12 years ago

17 Replies

Can someone tell me why is my TSH going up instead of coming down.

In December, my TSH was 0.98 and now 3 months later it has gone up to 2.88. range (0.20 -4.50) I am only on 75mg Thyroxine and nothing else. I thought it...

In December, my TSH was 0.98 and now 3 months later it has gone up to 2.88. rang...

Lucky23

•12 years ago

19 Replies

Blood test results - can someone have a look please?

I have Graves, been on block and replace and now on Carbimazole alone, lowering the dose until I feel normal again! (experimenting as I dont want RAI or...

I have Graves, been on block and replace and now on Carbimazole alone, lowering ...

Silver_Fairy

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Feeling terrible yet got good test results.

Hi below is my latest test result. after I took it on myself to up my thyroxine meds. after I got this test result back, my doctor called me in to say my sugar...

Hi below is my latest test result. after I took it on myself to up my thyroxine ...

Shon

•12 years ago

11 Replies

When Thyroid Disease Masquerades As Psychiatric Disorder

Hypothyroidmom has a good blog on thyroid and mental health problems. http://hypothyroidmom.com/when-thyroid-disease-masquerades-as-psychiatric-disorder/...

Hypothyroidmom has a good blog on thyroid and mental health problems. http:...

PR4NOW

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Is this Normal

can anyone please help, I am taking levothyroxine 75mg, for just over 12 months and just recently have noticed my hair falling out again, I am tired all the...

can anyone please help, I am taking levothyroxine 75mg, for just over 12 months ...

neen1962

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Need help to finally get better!

Have suffered with this disabilitating illness for fifteen years now, probably longer but diagnosed. Have been on thyroxine, all that time and never felt much...

Have suffered with this disabilitating illness for fifteen years now, probably l...

buzz123

•12 years ago

10 Replies

What would cause Thyroid to start working again?

I was diagnosed hypo. 2 years ago with TSH 8 after virus but with no anti-bodies. What would cause my thyroid to start working again as I think this could be...

I was diagnosed hypo. 2 years ago with TSH 8 after virus but with no anti-bodies...

jaxnbreeze

•12 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for March 2013

Iron

Heating

'Emotional' type stress

Hot Flushes Or Hypotyroidism?

Dr reduced dose set by Endocrinologist after 35 years !

Does anyone else suffer with chronic skin problems since being diagnosed with an underactive thyroid

Follow-up to taking Control - Extremely angry with Doctor, I'm almost in despair.

newcomer

Do I ask for T3 or more T4?

Does increased exercise equal increased medication?

Should I ask to see a specialist?

When is the best time to take my thyroxine?

Shaking!!!!!

Libido

On T3 with results as T4 - 0.4 and TSH - 0.85

How can these results be real??

Please help with my blood test results

Help needed reading test results

Fasting blood test

Well, that wasnt expected

Could anyone recommend an Endo who has heard of Dr Kent Holtorf and his methods of testing etc.?

A little help from counselling for Graves disease

Can anyone explain why having throid problems depleats vitamins/minerals ? thanks

Can someone tell me why is my TSH going up instead of coming down.

Blood test results - can someone have a look please?

Feeling terrible yet got good test results.

When Thyroid Disease Masquerades As Psychiatric Disorder

Is this Normal

Need help to finally get better!

What would cause Thyroid to start working again?

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