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Endo told me 2 doctors have been struck off for prescribing thyroxine. GMC say not true.

Some time ago I posted a blog asking if anybody knew of a doctor who was struck off for prescribing thyroxine. I got several replies - thanks for all who...

Some time ago I posted a blog asking if anybody knew of a doctor who was struck ...

NBob

•12 years ago

13 Replies

hello :) / I lived before in Berlin and was diagnosed Hashimoto there. I live now in London and I would need to find a specialist here ...

Could someone recommend me where I could go ? Also I would like to change the medication, I feel side effects and I dont feel too well. I take only T4 and I...

Could someone recommend me where I could go ? Also I would like to change the me...

victoire

•12 years ago

8 Replies

TSH normal, temp consistently low, still tired?

Latest blood test showed TSH of 0.46, therefore labs did not complete T3 and T4 testing. I am on T3 only, and now splitting 40mcg 3x per day.I do feel slightly...

Latest blood test showed TSH of 0.46, therefore labs did not complete T3 and T4 ...

nickym1

•12 years ago

20 Replies

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A TSH of 1.69…. think I'll pour the Ginger Wine!

Well just got my latest blood test result – what a surprise... TSH 1.69! (last 5.12). Does this indicate I’m doing something right? Or have I got someone...

Well just got my latest blood test result – what a surprise... TSH 1.69! (last 5...

Hidden

•12 years ago

21 Replies

Resistance to Thyroid Hormone mediated by defective thyroid hormone receptor alpha

The other day someone asked if it was possible to be partly hypo. I said, I thought it was, not expecting to see a paper backing that up within days. What I...

The other day someone asked if it was possible to be partly hypo. I said, I thou...

helvella

Administrator•12 years ago

3 Replies

confused ........

How can I ask for a trial of levothyroxine, if it is true that once you start that you cannot stop?? Got clinic appointment next Wednesday for the triage...

How can I ask for a trial of levothyroxine, if it is true that once you start th...

ChemicalAngel

•12 years ago

6 Replies

More news on my Mum :-)

Please read my previous blog on my fight for increase in Thyroxine for my obviously under medicated Mum. Well thanks to this forum my Dad read Dr S's book and...

Please read my previous blog on my fight for increase in Thyroxine for my obviou...

Shona64

•12 years ago

15 Replies

Blood test results are back!

Latest blood test results, look within the normal range although still feel pretty rough. Any advice would be appreciated! I'm wondering whether Kelp would...

Latest blood test results, look within the normal range although still feel pret...

Hidden

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Officially given up!

Saw gp again today as symptoms of hypo deteriorating daily. Have now been officially told that there is absolutely nothing wrong with my thyroid. She was...

Saw gp again today as symptoms of hypo deteriorating daily. Have now been offic...

nursey

•12 years ago

26 Replies

Local sympathetic docs in warwickshire northamptonshire area desperate now for help with hypothyroidism

Further to my latest visit to once again be told I am in the normal range and questioned about my "depression" and advised to join a gym and cut down on my...

Further to my latest visit to once again be told I am in the normal range and qu...

Warren184

•12 years ago

7 Replies

results in from blue horizon, help please?

ENDOCRINOLOGY THYROID PROFILE 2 TOTAL THYROXINE(T4) 90 nmol/L 59 - 154 THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE 2.84 mIU/L 0.27 - 4.2 FREE THYROXINE 15.1 pmol/l 12.0 -...

ENDOCRINOLOGY THYROID PROFILE 2 TOTAL THYROXINE(T4) 90 nmol/L 59 - 154 THYROI...

nichola79

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Fluctuating T4/TSH levels

Been pottering along for 20 years on levo. Had dose reduced in August as was told T4 was too high. Tested several times since then and the levels seem to vary...

Been pottering along for 20 years on levo. Had dose reduced in August as was tol...

QueenBee53

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Referral

After gaining as much knowledge as I could from this site, I asked my gp for a referral to dr s. although she said there were strict guidelines for referring...

After gaining as much knowledge as I could from this site, I asked my gp for a r...

Lizbeth1

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Armour

If taking Adrenal support, is it best to take away from Armour? Dr. says takes 2 weeks before feel improvement after starting Armour. Is that about...

If taking Adrenal support, is it best to take away from Armour? Dr. says take...

QUE6T-33

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Chicken or egg?

When I was 33 , I remember the age as doc said my symptoms were caused by it. I went from a high energy person to work/ sleep. I worked as a primary school...

When I was 33 , I remember the age as doc said my symptoms were caused by it. I ...

lilliput

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Adrenal Glandular vs Adrenal Cortex

At comparable doses i.e. 50/50, are said to be comparable in strength. But surely 50mg Cortex has stronger Cortisol affect than 50mg whole glandular ( whose...

At comparable doses i.e. 50/50, are said to be comparable in strength. But su...

QUE6T-33

•12 years ago

17 Replies

Many thanks to everyone that answard my question on Prescriptions. And also the question on Armour, using CM dosing. Penny

QUE6T-33

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Has anyone else linked the Mirena coil with a worsening of hypothyroid symptoms and weight gain.

I was thinking over my history for when i see the Endo (whenever that will be) and I had a thought. I had a mirena fitted for extremely heavy periods ( hypo...

I was thinking over my history for when i see the Endo (whenever that will be) a...

suzafc

•12 years ago

14 Replies

So many questions regarding under active thyroid! :-/

Hi, Im new to this forum and have so many questions! I would be so grateful for any help or advice! So I have an under active thyroid, and have done for...

Hi, Im new to this forum and have so many questions! I would be so grateful ...

miss_mae

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Anyone know a decent Endocrinologist in the Leicester area?

I have had an underactive thyroid for nearly 20 years now, in that time gained 6 stone and now feel extremely tired and joints are really aching. Currently...

I have had an underactive thyroid for nearly 20 years now, in that time gained 6...

Rosie45

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Seeing Endo. at R.C. Truro

Hi,I have my first app. at Truro after Easter and was wondering if anyone else has been there and what to expect.

Hi,I have my first app. at Truro after Easter and was wondering if anyone else...

beaton

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Over-the-Counter-Drug-Induced Thyroid Disorders

Please be extremely careful with iodine supplementation. There have been many mentions, blogs, questions here (use the Search box towards top right of...

Please be extremely careful with iodine supplementation. There have been ...

helvella

Administrator•12 years ago

15 Replies

second primary cancer after thyroid cancer

I had ca thyroid in 1980, and cancer of the kidney last year. I have recently found a paper stating that there is a 30% increased risk for a second primary...

I had ca thyroid in 1980, and cancer of the kidney last year. I have recently fo...

roslin

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Help with referral to Dr Skinner please?

I have an appointment tomorrow with GP and am going to ask for a referral to Dr Skinner but would love a bit of advice as how to word it so it doesn't sound...

I have an appointment tomorrow with GP and am going to ask for a referral to Dr ...

infomaniac

•12 years ago

16 Replies

Under active for 19 years, I've never seen an endocrinologist, should I?

Eileemay

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Hi, my question relates to home thyroid test kits (advanced) are they accurate? More info re this choice of action below :-)

My mother has a thyroid condition, and some other female family members too, I've had loads of exasperating and worsening symptoms over last four years but my...

My mother has a thyroid condition, and some other female family members too, I'v...

Femme1

•12 years ago

13 Replies

if i am suffering from lightheadedness and feeling dizzy could it be due to having an underactive thyroid.

marybrennan

•12 years ago

8 Replies

I am allergic to Levothyroxine, does anybody know what else I can take for hypothyroidism please?

I have tried all of the Levothyroxine preparations available in the UK, including liquid forms that do not contain lactose or acacia and have had a bad...

I have tried all of the Levothyroxine preparations available in the UK, includin...

thelady2003uk

•12 years ago

16 Replies

Blood test today - bled lots afterwards...

Hi, I went fora blood test today which was fine. When nurse was finished and about to put on cotton wool and Micropore strip, she asked if I was on warfarin...

Hi, I went fora blood test today which was fine. When nurse was finished and ...

RoloHibbs

•12 years ago

6 Replies

even with treatment i still feel sometimes i am still underactive, but doc says my blood test is normal anytime i have them done. why?

crps

•12 years ago

9 Replies

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All posts for March 2013

Endo told me 2 doctors have been struck off for prescribing thyroxine. GMC say not true.

hello :) / I lived before in Berlin and was diagnosed Hashimoto there. I live now in London and I would need to find a specialist here ...

TSH normal, temp consistently low, still tired?

A TSH of 1.69…. think I'll pour the Ginger Wine!

Resistance to Thyroid Hormone mediated by defective thyroid hormone receptor alpha

confused ........

More news on my Mum :-)

Blood test results are back!

Officially given up!

Local sympathetic docs in warwickshire northamptonshire area desperate now for help with hypothyroidism

results in from blue horizon, help please?

Fluctuating T4/TSH levels

Referral

Armour

Chicken or egg?

Adrenal Glandular vs Adrenal Cortex

Many thanks to everyone that answard my question on Prescriptions. And also the question on Armour, using CM dosing. Penny

Has anyone else linked the Mirena coil with a worsening of hypothyroid symptoms and weight gain.

So many questions regarding under active thyroid! :-/

Anyone know a decent Endocrinologist in the Leicester area?

Seeing Endo. at R.C. Truro

Over-the-Counter-Drug-Induced Thyroid Disorders

second primary cancer after thyroid cancer

Help with referral to Dr Skinner please?

Under active for 19 years, I've never seen an endocrinologist, should I?

Hi, my question relates to home thyroid test kits (advanced) are they accurate? More info re this choice of action below :-)

if i am suffering from lightheadedness and feeling dizzy could it be due to having an underactive thyroid.

I am allergic to Levothyroxine, does anybody know what else I can take for hypothyroidism please?

Blood test today - bled lots afterwards...

even with treatment i still feel sometimes i am still underactive, but doc says my blood test is normal anytime i have them done. why?

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