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breavement and hypothyroid

Can the stress of breavement alter your thyroid level. My partner died last week and I am feeling more and more tired. I thoought it was the normal part of...

Can the stress of breavement alter your thyroid level. My partner died last week...

carer999

•12 years ago

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Where does all the funding go....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-21762939 This is one reason we cant get the meds we need. Because they waste money, on PR!! Makes me really...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-21762939 This is one reason we ca...

Hidden

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Hypothyroid and still feel terrible 15 weeks after having a baby, is this normal?

Whilst pregnant my dose was increased from 50mg to 75mg and I generally felt fine throughout my pregnancy. Since having my baby my tsh has been all over the...

Whilst pregnant my dose was increased from 50mg to 75mg and I generally felt fin...

Hannah-lou

•12 years ago

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hypothyroidism = my job is on the line!!

I have just been diagnosed with hypothyrpidism - one of my symptoms is confusion / brain fog (plus most other symptons) I've more recently been making errors...

I have just been diagnosed with hypothyrpidism - one of my symptoms is confusion...

jojo_83

•12 years ago

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Vitamin D - has anyone else been prescribed 50,000 iu a day for 6 days with 50,000 iu a month for 6 months for vitamin D deficiency?

This seems a high amount to me and I just wondered if anyone else had been prescribed this amount (or anything similar) If so, did you have any side effects...

This seems a high amount to me and I just wondered if anyone else had been presc...

Katkin1

•12 years ago

13 Replies

Hashimoto's?

Hi I have always been told that it is likely that my hypothyroidism was caused by taking lithium for several years. I maintain I was borderline hypothyroid...

Hi I have always been told that it is likely that my hypothyroidism was cause...

PinkNinja

•12 years ago

22 Replies

Somethng light hearted - we need some fun! What is the most crass (crassist?!) comment a doctor has made to you?

I'll start! These are by an Endo at Guys Hospital.. 'Oh your vit D is low - I suggest you get out more'. Me - 'My blood pressure has been low...

I'll start! These are by an Endo at Guys Hospital.. 'Oh your vit D is ...

auldreekie

•12 years ago

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private endo is it really worth it?? plz help!

i contacted a private endo and was awaiting a phone call back! Anyway his secretary has not long rang and said she spoke to him about just a few of my...

i contacted a private endo and was awaiting a phone call back! Anyway his se...

nichola79

•12 years ago

12 Replies

If you are on T3 only, what dose are you on?

Totoro

•12 years ago

7 Replies

GTT test

Before I see my endo again in a month I have to have a GTT test, whenever they have done a fasting test it has come back borderline for diabetes, there is...

Before I see my endo again in a month I have to have a GTT test, whenever they h...

mummytina

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Useful ?

Thought this might be useful to copy/print and fill in your blood test results http://www.drpincott.com/pdf/RMA%20Blood.pdf NB; these are optimum...

Thought this might be useful to copy/print and fill in your blood test results ...

flatfeet1

•12 years ago

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pct say no armour

i have been taking armour for nearly 3 years now and been able to function pretty well, full time work and most symptoms gone. i previously had 4 years on levo...

i have been taking armour for nearly 3 years now and been able to function prett...

ritz

•12 years ago

18 Replies

Macleod's Thryoid Examination

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0-A6SNnsBc Here's a short version of a Thryoid examination - there's loads on Youtube, mostly for training purposes...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0-A6SNnsBc Here's a short version of a Th...

Hidden

•12 years ago

31 Replies

Desperate for help!!!

Thought I'd write a blog to put my thoughts / frustrations down in writing. I'm a 30 year old male who up until 3 years ago was a very sporty and fun loving...

Thought I'd write a blog to put my thoughts / frustrations down in writing. I'm ...

Chops83

•12 years ago

28 Replies

Hi, concerned my daughter may have underactive thyroid, even if mild!

She is nearly 13 and has suffered the following symptoms for as long as I can remember: Frequent bouts of dry/patchy skin, especially on the face, also bouts...

She is nearly 13 and has suffered the following symptoms for as long as I can re...

mexico98

•12 years ago

20 Replies

How can I get my Doctor to prescribe T3

How can I get my Doctor to prescribe T3 - I am currently importing Cytomel (King) from the US but the cost is £133 for 100 x 25mcg and then the postoffice...

How can I get my Doctor to prescribe T3 - I am currently importing Cytomel (King...

twoapples

•12 years ago

26 Replies

The Lab have lowered their Free T4 reference range

It has been a year since my last bloods. My Free T4 was 23.9 and the reference range was 12 to 22 and now it is 9 - 19. I am usually above the reference...

It has been a year since my last bloods. My Free T4 was 23.9 and the reference ...

Chippysue

•12 years ago

16 Replies

B12 link

B12 query. Recently saw a link on the site which gave info in chart form re tests for probs with B12 but now cannot find it. WD be grateful if someone CD...

B12 query. Recently saw a link on the site which gave info in chart form re tes...

Caze

•12 years ago

8 Replies

On T3 Only! How do I read blood results?

I have been on T3 only for 12wks. Have had 3 appointments and 3 different dr's opinions since then! each have a different idea. I have been on 80mcg a day for...

I have been on T3 only for 12wks. Have had 3 appointments and 3 different dr's o...

survival

•12 years ago

16 Replies

What to do next.. or is this it?

Okay I've had my blood tests done privately through Blue Medical and they came back all in range. I then had my B12, ferritin and folate done and I was really...

Okay I've had my blood tests done privately through Blue Medical and they came b...

TraceyLE

•12 years ago

21 Replies

e.s.a

can anybody tell me if you can claim e.s.a with thyroid problems. and do with have to go for the duncan smith medial lol .cheers

can anybody tell me if you can claim e.s.a with thyroid problems. and do with ha...

paul211

•12 years ago

2 Replies

High Eosinophil count and rising

Hi All, Noticed, when looking back over recent and old blood results, that my eosinophil count was 0.3 (0.0 - 0.5) in April last year and is now 0.08 (same...

Hi All, Noticed, when looking back over recent and old blood results, that my...

Moggie

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Silly question.?

I am sorry if I seem to be asking the same questions over and over. I am trying to get hypothyroid diagnosis and am struggling against usual unsympathetic gp....

I am sorry if I seem to be asking the same questions over and over. I am trying...

nursey

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Needing some articles on hormone conversion etc to show GP

http://thyroiduk.healthunlocked.com/blogs/861529/YES-Shes-done-it-at-long-last-?ref=home Following on from this, I now have a 20 minute appointment with GP...

http://thyroiduk.healthunlocked.com/blogs/861529/YES-Shes-done-it-at-long-last-?...

Hidden

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Eltroxin???!!!!!

Sorry, I know there has been q&a on here recently about the withdrawal of 25mcg of Eltroxin but I didn't pay much attention -until today when my pharmacy...

Sorry, I know there has been q&a on here recently about the withdrawal of 25mcg ...

janiebell

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Finally ... i think i maybe normal !

i have recenlty got my last lot of blood test results my TSH 1 & T4 17 which i'm hoping are ok for someone with hasimotos(hoping someone can confirm this) &...

i have recenlty got my last lot of blood test results my TSH 1 & T4 17 which i'm...

dee75

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Supplements

How long before a blood test would it be advisable to stop supplements. I am hoping to get my GP to do Vit D etc etc. Thank you

How long before a blood test would it be advisable to stop supplements. I am ho...

Silver_Fairy

•12 years ago

4 Replies

GP in Oldham area, good with thyroid disease?

Hi there. I've recently had to move out of my previous PCT's area, so I need to find a new doctor. I'm very nervous about changing, as it took me almost 13...

Hi there. I've recently had to move out of my previous PCT's area, so I need to...

diva666

•12 years ago

1 Reply

I am sure this has been asked before so apologies for asking again...

Would taking oral B12 supplement the day before a blood test give an artificially high reading?

Would taking oral B12 supplement the day before a blood test give an artificiall...

debjs

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Is it Worth Having Adrenal Tests?

Hi Everyone, I'm poised to do this. As it's more money, ;-( is it worth having this done? I'm convinced my adrenals must be pretty mediocre as I haven't had a...

Hi Everyone, I'm poised to do this. As it's more money, ;-( is it worth having ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

12 Replies

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All posts for March 2013

breavement and hypothyroid

Where does all the funding go....

Hypothyroid and still feel terrible 15 weeks after having a baby, is this normal?

hypothyroidism = my job is on the line!!

Vitamin D - has anyone else been prescribed 50,000 iu a day for 6 days with 50,000 iu a month for 6 months for vitamin D deficiency?

Hashimoto's?

Somethng light hearted - we need some fun! What is the most crass (crassist?!) comment a doctor has made to you?

private endo is it really worth it?? plz help!

If you are on T3 only, what dose are you on?

GTT test

Useful ?

pct say no armour

Macleod's Thryoid Examination

Desperate for help!!!

Hi, concerned my daughter may have underactive thyroid, even if mild!

How can I get my Doctor to prescribe T3

The Lab have lowered their Free T4 reference range

B12 link

On T3 Only! How do I read blood results?

What to do next.. or is this it?

e.s.a

High Eosinophil count and rising

Silly question.?

Needing some articles on hormone conversion etc to show GP

Eltroxin???!!!!!

Finally ... i think i maybe normal !

Supplements

GP in Oldham area, good with thyroid disease?

I am sure this has been asked before so apologies for asking again...

Is it Worth Having Adrenal Tests?

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