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Help please! I had my Paul Henderson lightbulb moment but now it's gone. I started T3 only 12 days ago and it was amazing.

The aching just disappeared until time for next dose. For the last three days, however, I have been aching again. It just seems to have stopped working! Am...

The aching just disappeared until time for next dose. For the last three days, h...

Hennerton

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Dupuytren's contracture? anyone else got this or is it just me?

OK it's probably unrelated to Thyroid problems, apologies, but thought I'd ask anyway. AKA palmar fibromatosis - lumps on my right palm under my middle &...

OK it's probably unrelated to Thyroid problems, apologies, but thought I'd ask a...

Hidden

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Hemiplegic migraines and brilliant advice on this wonderful site to change GP.

I recently changed GP's when the last one just didn't care when my Hemiplegic migraines or Hypothyroidism as they returned to having one nearly every single...

I recently changed GP's when the last one just didn't care when my Hemiplegic mi...

Dollychris

•11 years ago

8 Replies

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Blood results showing strange readings according to my gp???

I had total thyroidectomy 4 years ago due to having Graves' disease, post op I was on 150mcg thyroxine but this was reduced to 100mcg 2years ago. I have also...

I had total thyroidectomy 4 years ago due to having Graves' disease, post op I w...

Suzy03871

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Have you voted in today's poll about other conditions?

mostly other autoimmune conditions, if your answer is none please put a comment underneath as polls only have 8 options. Do you think these other conditions...

mostly other autoimmune conditions, if your answer is none please put a comment ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

1 Reply

One Molecule Per Minute

Every so often my mind gets taken by an idea. Like the song you can’t get out of your head, something sticks and will not fade away. The question that has...

Every so often my mind gets taken by an idea. Like the song you can’t get out of...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

15 Replies

Has the Junior Dr given me the correct advise based on TSH readings???? Any advice would be greatly appricated!

My TSH should be between 0.5 and 2.0 (according to Endo) and I have been on 200 Levo for over 20 yeas. The last couple of years my TSH results have been all...

My TSH should be between 0.5 and 2.0 (according to Endo) and I have been on 200 ...

lbbm123

•11 years ago

12 Replies

help with medication am I not taking enough?

had a thyroidectomy 10 years ago and have been stable since but now not well at all but doc says 0.7 for my tsh levels are normal. im on weight watcher diet...

had a thyroidectomy 10 years ago and have been stable since but now not well at ...

kerrybear

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Wheat intolerance testing on the NHS?

Hello, I have always suffered times when my digestive system is giving me lots of trouble. Previously I have came back as not coeliac when I had had the blood...

Hello, I have always suffered times when my digestive system is giving me lots o...

noenergy

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Finally recognition!!!

It has taken me a year of sick leave from work and many, many visits to endocrinologist, cardio consultants, GP and a psychiatrist but I have finally had some...

It has taken me a year of sick leave from work and many, many visits to endocrin...

Cassie1

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Did any of you ever have Glandular Fever?

I am interested to find out if there's any link between Thyroid disease and Glandular Fever. I have Graves Disease and had Glandular fever 2-3 years before...

I am interested to find out if there's any link between Thyroid disease and Glan...

Jamboree

•11 years ago

28 Replies

Please help, getting palpitations! - how to regulate T3 now I've started an iron supplement?

Sorry this is longwinded - I hope you can bear with me! I've got Hashi's and had all the hypo symptoms for over 16 years despite thyroxine replacement and...

Sorry this is longwinded - I hope you can bear with me! I've got Hashi's and had...

BevAnne

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us Health Care in the USA

I realize that health care in the UK is handled somewhat differently than in the US but I think many of you might find this article of interest anyway. The...

I realize that health care in the UK is handled somewhat differently than in the...

PR4NOW

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Hypothyroidism and high cholesterol

My doc finally agreed with me that there is some kind of connection between the two but denies that it's significant. Thus, even if I get exactly the right...

My doc finally agreed with me that there is some kind of connection between the ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

26 Replies

Finally appointment with thyroid surgeon

I am so glad that i have got this appointment after being hyperthyroid for so long. I have been on carbimizole for over 2 years but i have been tested coming...

I am so glad that i have got this appointment after being hyperthyroid for so lo...

debbiejoyce

•11 years ago

7 Replies

What next contd

I was waiting for my results last time I was on this and as I already knew I was diagnosed with an over active thyroid for the third time and last going to see...

I was waiting for my results last time I was on this and as I already knew I was...

Gypsyann

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Is anyones nervous system mad ?

Tingling,stomach jumping,ears ringing,vibrations you name it I've got it

fion

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Grrr, wait months for appointments and tests and they mess it all up! Any explanation of TSH please????

I'm so frustrated - again! I had to wait 4 months to see my endo again and then when I had my appointment, I had to see his registrar as he was on...

I'm so frustrated - again! I had to wait 4 months to see my endo again and ...

DeniseR

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Has anyone with autoimmune thyroid disease tried the GAPS diet with any success?

I was looking into veganism and then I read about the GAPS diet. It sounds like it could work. Has anyone dedicated themselves to this diet and had relief of...

I was looking into veganism and then I read about the GAPS diet. It sounds like ...

Flutegal

•11 years ago

7 Replies

has anyone took more levo than docs said to? and i so how was it?

sandyslug

•11 years ago

10 Replies

WTH??!!! How long!!

Got a letter today from the CFS team that quack has referred me too, bearing in mind we are now entering month 15 of feeling so bad..... This is word for...

Got a letter today from the CFS team that quack has referred me too, bearing in ...

ChemicalAngel

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Can someone help me I'm confused by my results and need clarification

I had a hemi-thyroidectomy 12 years ago due to a large goitre pressing on my windpipe, the half i have left also has small goitres in and i have bloods (TSH)...

I had a hemi-thyroidectomy 12 years ago due to a large goitre pressing on my win...

xxshellsxx

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Any info. on Endos in Colchester/ Clacton -on-sea please? bloods normal but very ill!

He is on the list of Endos... I'm from Norwich but hope to see him... another endo at same hosp. has now moved out of the country! Does any one have...

He is on the list of Endos... I'm from Norwich but hope to see him... another en...

ThankfulWanyana

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Are these results why I still feel a bit rubbish!?

Under medicated for 3 weeks, then over medicated for couple of days. Picked up blood results today. Is this why I can't get moving? Need to sort it quickly as...

Under medicated for 3 weeks, then over medicated for couple of days. Picked up b...

nickym1

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Could Crampex help with myofascial pain?

Apologies if this is a really silly question! I happened to see these tablets in Boots. They are actually for people whose calves cramp during the night, and...

Apologies if this is a really silly question! I happened to see these tablets i...

Christabel

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Prescription charges to rise by 20p in England

I know those on levothyroxine or liothyronine should have Medex exemptions, but for those who have not for any reason ... Prescription charges to...

I know those on levothyroxine or liothyronine should have Medex exemptions, but ...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

5 Replies

Endo in Sailsbury URGENT info

There are 2 endos working at sailsbury distrcit hosp and one has been recommended. Is it the one that also does private work at New Hall or the one that is NHS...

There are 2 endos working at sailsbury distrcit hosp and one has been recommende...

tulula59

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Urgent! Changed Poll!

Hi Everyone, Really sorry, I've changed the poll slightly so will be deleting the current one and starting a new one. I've taken away depression and put in...

Hi Everyone, Really sorry, I've changed the poll slightly so will be deletin...

lynmynott

Partner•11 years ago

4 Replies

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Am I right in thinking many of us thyroid sufferers also suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome amongst other things. Interestingly I was diagnosed with CS 3...

Am I right in thinking many of us thyroid sufferers also suffer from carpal tunn...

maddi

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Increase in Armour?

My last increase was 10 weeks ago and on 3 and half grain now. Last time I saw Dr S he recommended I increase to 3&3/4 grains (was on 2&3/4 at the time). I...

My last increase was 10 weeks ago and on 3 and half grain now. Last time I saw ...

debjs

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for March 2013

Help please! I had my Paul Henderson lightbulb moment but now it's gone. I started T3 only 12 days ago and it was amazing.

Dupuytren's contracture? anyone else got this or is it just me?

Hemiplegic migraines and brilliant advice on this wonderful site to change GP.

Blood results showing strange readings according to my gp???

Have you voted in today's poll about other conditions?

One Molecule Per Minute

Has the Junior Dr given me the correct advise based on TSH readings???? Any advice would be greatly appricated!

help with medication am I not taking enough?

Wheat intolerance testing on the NHS?

Finally recognition!!!

Did any of you ever have Glandular Fever?

Please help, getting palpitations! - how to regulate T3 now I've started an iron supplement?

Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us Health Care in the USA

Hypothyroidism and high cholesterol

Finally appointment with thyroid surgeon

What next contd

Is anyones nervous system mad ?

Grrr, wait months for appointments and tests and they mess it all up! Any explanation of TSH please????

Has anyone with autoimmune thyroid disease tried the GAPS diet with any success?

has anyone took more levo than docs said to? and i so how was it?

WTH??!!! How long!!

Can someone help me I'm confused by my results and need clarification

Any info. on Endos in Colchester/ Clacton -on-sea please? bloods normal but very ill!

Are these results why I still feel a bit rubbish!?

Could Crampex help with myofascial pain?

Prescription charges to rise by 20p in England

Endo in Sailsbury URGENT info

Urgent! Changed Poll!

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Increase in Armour?

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