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Are the effects of thyroxin immediate on taking?

Basically I've been taking Nutrithyroid for the last year (+NAX) under Dr Peatfield and while I noticed lots of improvements in some areas, not so much in...

Basically I've been taking Nutrithyroid for the last year (+NAX) under Dr Peatfi...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Recommended NHS endos?

I'm seeing my GP today to ask to be referred to an NHS endo however I want to continue taking NDT and am pretty sure I don't want to switch back to thyroxine....

I'm seeing my GP today to ask to be referred to an NHS endo however I want to co...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Metabolism

This is an odd question - I was wondering if the speed of action of the enzymes in the mouth breaking down food was related to a person's general metabolism....

This is an odd question - I was wondering if the speed of action of the enzymes ...

AmandaK

•12 years ago

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very small dose of levothyoxine

I have read in a few places that a trial of 25mg of Levothyroxine can make things worse. Can anyone explain this to me. Think my doc did this to make me go...

I have read in a few places that a trial of 25mg of Levothyroxine can make thing...

mitchell66

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Are Dr P's recommendations accepted by GP's as he is now a nutritonalist?

Just a query, should one actually get to see him and get advice on how to proceed are his recommendations accepted by practicing GP's? In short is it a...

Just a query, should one actually get to see him and get advice on how to procee...

tulula59

•12 years ago

12 Replies

What success have people had with Dr. P, or Chinese herbal medicine for thyroid and adrenal disorders?

My thyroid tests are normal and I have had a ME/CFS diagnosis for ten years.

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Could I just ask if I am reading this right that itchy legs especially round lower part is one of the symptoms of underactive thyroid.

I have been working out since New Years Day, changed my diet, and have only lost 8lb, I also feel sensitive to the cold and always feel tired, very often...

I have been working out since New Years Day, changed my diet, and have only lost...

mpat

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Hashimoto's

I have been told I have Hashi, and have been on 125mg Levothyroxine for 18months, however, although all my aches and pains have gone, I wake up at night...

I have been told I have Hashi, and have been on 125mg Levothyroxine for 18months...

dylansmum

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Worried about twinks message

Can other members please help lift twinks spirits I am concerned about her. I have replied to her message and hopefully contributed to lift her spirits. I...

Can other members please help lift twinks spirits I am concerned about her. I ...

Kezzerb

•12 years ago

7 Replies

my T4 is lower after a year of medication!

Hi there, I had the standard NHS thyroid test two weeks ago. The results came back last week and my T4- and 11- was lower than its ever been......a year...

Hi there, I had the standard NHS thyroid test two weeks ago. The results came...

sporty333

•12 years ago

12 Replies

Why do my legs itch so much?

I am on just 75mg but have never seen a consultant.

Iris-marina

•12 years ago

10 Replies

Could having a negative blood group cause hypo after having a baby with a positive blood group and having the anti D injection?

I was diagnosed Hypo after my second child was born 10 years ago, prescribed levo (at first 150mcg) I am now on 75. I am so tired, have muscle pains,...

I was diagnosed Hypo after my second child was born 10 years ago, prescribed lev...

AngeNethers

•12 years ago

15 Replies

Can't follow links

Can anyone tell me why, when I click on links that lead to the Thyroid UK site it will not open them. It just says the website is unable to display the web...

Can anyone tell me why, when I click on links that lead to the Thyroid UK site i...

Katkin1

•12 years ago

10 Replies

Can someone give me advice on my tsh readings please.

Hi ,I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis,I haven't felt well for past three years ,lightheaded ,brain fog ( very bad ) earache and depression.im was on thyroxine...

Hi ,I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis,I haven't felt well for past three years ,lig...

Connor10

•12 years ago

3 Replies

thyroxine does it work

i was put on thyroxine 4 years ago having suffered from fatigue for a very long time first 25g then 50g i get tested every year and tests come back ok. i...

i was put on thyroxine 4 years ago having suffered from fatigue for a very long...

dancer7

•12 years ago

39 Replies

Question for admin on searching site

Hi, when you do a search on here, are the results in any order, like most relevance first? I would have thought this be the case but it does not seem to be?...

Hi, when you do a search on here, are the results in any order, like most relev...

charliecooper

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Blood test results and T3/T4 levels

I'm wondering if someone can help me with these results; i find it difficult to understand all the jargon. i have been told that either my T3 or T4 is vastly...

I'm wondering if someone can help me with these results; i find it difficult to ...

morena

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Can Hypothyroidism cause depression?

I have had an under-active thyroid now for four years and every so often it gets on top of me, but lately i've had times when i've felt emotional and really...

I have had an under-active thyroid now for four years and every so often it gets...

Trusty2013

•12 years ago

13 Replies

10lbs lost on 5:2 diet

I have lost 10lbs in weight over 6 weeks on the 5:2 diet. This is amazing as I have either not lost any weight or put in on when doing a conventional diet....

I have lost 10lbs in weight over 6 weeks on the 5:2 diet. This is amazing as I ...

penny

•12 years ago

23 Replies

Stil in Italy but this weeks tests are as follows can anyone interpret for me. I am on 100mg of thyroxine a day.

TSH 101.47 range 0.35-4.94 FT4 0.45 range 0.7-1.5 FT3 2.62 range 1.71-3.71 PTH 67.7 range 6.7 - 38.8

TSH 101.47 range 0.35-4.94 FT4 0.45 range 0.7-1.5 FT3 2.62 range 1.71-3.71 ...

Mia1057

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Am i right in my findings?

Look what i just found for the ft4 range now what looks slightly odd to me is that the ranges" 0.7–2.0 ng/dL nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL) or 10–26 picomoles...

Look what i just found for the ft4 range now what looks slightly odd to me is th...

nichola79

•12 years ago

13 Replies

Raised TSH levels, again? Can someone help please?

Hello all :) Last summer I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Levels last year: TSH 7.9, T4 was in the normal range but keeps dropping within the normal range...

Hello all :) Last summer I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Levels last year:...

Maggs

•12 years ago

3 Replies

How do i explain to my gp and get my dose increased

My GP thinks that as my tsh and t4 are within range that everything is ok! I have been hypothyroid for 21 years and the symptoms are worse than ever! Tired...

My GP thinks that as my tsh and t4 are within range that everything is ok! I ha...

suzafc

•12 years ago

14 Replies

Thyroid medications not working - a blog with an explanation of possible reasons

I've just read this interesting blog which explains the relationship between thyroid hormones and factors which may prevent our meds being effective. I've come...

I've just read this interesting blog which explains the relationship between thy...

Hidden

•12 years ago

25 Replies

Question about GPs and amount of T3 that they will permit to prescribe

I have been allowed by my GP to try out T3 instead of the T4 I have been on for 17 years (100mcg). I was previously referred to an endo who gave me T3/T4...

I have been allowed by my GP to try out T3 instead of the T4 I have been on for ...

Agapanthus

•12 years ago

15 Replies

I have an overactive thyroid and have put on a lot of weight

I'm doing everything the same exercise regularly, I'm taking propylthiouracil 3 times a day and when I started them I put on a stone and when I was off them a...

I'm doing everything the same exercise regularly, I'm taking propylthiouracil 3 ...

Hayley92

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Do i have a goiter? help!

For the past week ive had a pain in my throat area at the bottom of my neck where the indentation is. I have no indentation though. Feels a bit spongy. It...

For the past week ive had a pain in my throat area at the bottom of my neck wher...

BexyLS

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Help;got some new heart symptoms after i started take half adrenal glandular tablet (few days ago).

I have started on just half tablet a few days ago;i am pregnant but have read on internet if other women who took safely).now,padt couple days i been have a...

I have started on just half tablet a few days ago;i am pregnant but have read on...

cloud1

•12 years ago

12 Replies

Why T3 Only Treatment is Sometimes Needed - USA Doc Speaks out!

I've just put up a new blog post which references a truly insightful article by Dr. Kent Holtorf about treating thryoid disease and why sometimes T3...

I've just put up a new blog post which references a truly insightful article by ...

PaulRobinson

•12 years ago

27 Replies

Hello, are Iodine supplements recommended for people to take with an underactive thyroid? I'm on 100mcgs, blood tests good but still tired!

Hidden

•12 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for March 2013

Are the effects of thyroxin immediate on taking?

Recommended NHS endos?

Metabolism

very small dose of levothyoxine

Are Dr P's recommendations accepted by GP's as he is now a nutritonalist?

What success have people had with Dr. P, or Chinese herbal medicine for thyroid and adrenal disorders?

Could I just ask if I am reading this right that itchy legs especially round lower part is one of the symptoms of underactive thyroid.

Hashimoto's

Worried about twinks message

my T4 is lower after a year of medication!

Why do my legs itch so much?

Could having a negative blood group cause hypo after having a baby with a positive blood group and having the anti D injection?

Can't follow links

Can someone give me advice on my tsh readings please.

thyroxine does it work

Question for admin on searching site

Blood test results and T3/T4 levels

Can Hypothyroidism cause depression?

10lbs lost on 5:2 diet

Stil in Italy but this weeks tests are as follows can anyone interpret for me. I am on 100mg of thyroxine a day.

Am i right in my findings?

Raised TSH levels, again? Can someone help please?

How do i explain to my gp and get my dose increased

Thyroid medications not working - a blog with an explanation of possible reasons

Question about GPs and amount of T3 that they will permit to prescribe

I have an overactive thyroid and have put on a lot of weight

Do i have a goiter? help!

Help;got some new heart symptoms after i started take half adrenal glandular tablet (few days ago).

Why T3 Only Treatment is Sometimes Needed - USA Doc Speaks out!

Hello, are Iodine supplements recommended for people to take with an underactive thyroid? I'm on 100mcgs, blood tests good but still tired!

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