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Liothyronine (T3) Prescriptions 2007 - 2012 (England)

This evening I had reason to check on the amount of Liothyronine (T3) prescribed over the past few years. The rate of prescription of liothyronine is...

This evening I had reason to check on the amount of Liothyronine (T3) prescribed...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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No wonder they got worried...

One blood test came back as TSH a bit low, and T4 a bit high. At the time I wasn't sleeping well (about 2 - 5 hours a night. And I'd lost about 4 stones in 4...

One blood test came back as TSH a bit low, and T4 a bit high. At the time I was...

Issy

•11 years ago

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can someone please help me with my blood work?

Serum b12 371 no range , serum folate 6.6 (4.6-18.7) , serum iron level 23 no range serum ferritin 29 no range , large unstained cells 0.14 10*9/L...

Serum b12 371 no range , serum folate 6.6 (4.6-18.7) , serum iron level 23...

nichola79

•11 years ago

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composite dental fillings free of BPA/Bisphenol-A and Bis-GMA

Has anyone looked into composite dental fillings. Most composites are not metal free and contain metals such as aluminum which is used to harden plastic....

Has anyone looked into composite dental fillings. Most composites are not ...

Ocean2

•11 years ago

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Legalities of prescribing Armour - help please!

Am due to be put on medication for Hypo as TSH levels have just hit 10. Have started to feel really bad recently particularly with sore, sensitive, itchy,...

Am due to be put on medication for Hypo as TSH levels have just hit 10. Have sta...

jane17

•11 years ago

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Advice desperately needed - I have stopped my medication!

I desperately need advice before I speak to my GP tomorrow morning. Sorry for the length of this. In July 2008 Dr Peatfield diagnosed me as low adrenals/low...

I desperately need advice before I speak to my GP tomorrow morning. Sorry for t...

Arkledessie

•11 years ago

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Had results back from first test that diagnosed the hypothyroidism and lack of cortisol

My TSH was 141 and an undetectable free T4 level- not sure what this means but went straight on to 100micrograms of Thyroxine. Also stated that I had high...

My TSH was 141 and an undetectable free T4 level- not sure what this means but w...

Lillly-Lou-la

•11 years ago

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How long after surgery to go back to work?

I had a total thyroidectomy 8 weeks ago. I returned to work yesterday and am regretting it already as working at the computer is causing me pain in my neck and...

I had a total thyroidectomy 8 weeks ago. I returned to work yesterday and am reg...

smh1601

•11 years ago

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Trial of T3 - going downhill. Anyone else just started adding T3 to T4?

I started on 15mcg a day (3 x 5mcg) two weeks ago (16th April) added to my reduced T4 (now 125mcg was 150mcg). I felt like a new person for the first two...

I started on 15mcg a day (3 x 5mcg) two weeks ago (16th April) added to my reduc...

Katkin1

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Is this anybody else's life??

I just posted a question and when I read through it I felt so pathetic. Can anyone relate to my day? It's 5 o clock in the afternoon. I am still in my...

I just posted a question and when I read through it I felt so pathetic. Can anyo...

CarolineAnne

•11 years ago

9 Replies

What can I do to get evidence for a benefit appeal ?

I have already submitted all the evidence I have, doctors letters, consultant letters, two separate muscle test results showing myopathy, diaries of symptoms...

I have already submitted all the evidence I have, doctors letters, consultant le...

CarolineAnne

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Symptoms v blood tests

Can anyone advise me whether to push for further tests or treatment for thyroid trouble? I've had numerous blood tests over the years but I've never been...

Can anyone advise me whether to push for further tests or treatment for thyroid ...

jfdi

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Endo visit , lovely man. agreed to me taking Armour

Hi all , Sitting in my new hospital room with a view over the rooftops , thought I'd share with you part of my yesterday experience . On Monday am the...

Hi all , Sitting in my new hospital room with a view over the rooftops , thoug...

dispensing

•11 years ago

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IS IT NORMAL 2 KEEP FALLING ASLEEP EVERYDAY?

EVEN THOUGH IM ON 100mgr THYROXINE,I STILL FALL ASLEEP REGULALY,WAKE UP ACHING ALL OVER,& JUST CANT SEEM 2 FIND ANY ENERGY

EVEN THOUGH IM ON 100mgr THYROXINE,I STILL FALL ASLEEP REGULALY,WAKE UP ACHING A...

dymanddayz

•11 years ago

5 Replies

what are normal readings for TSH & T4

Wilesdengirl

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Find Pharmacies In Your Area

Recently we have seen a lot of people on Liothyronine (T3) having to contact pharmacies in their areas in order to track down a supply. On previous occasions,...

Recently we have seen a lot of people on Liothyronine (T3) having to contact pha...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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DIAGNOSING THROUGH YOUR TEETH - could be a novel approach.....

......I once read a book by Shirley McClaine and in the back was a tooth chart indicating which tooth reflexed on which part of the body. A long time ago !...

......I once read a book by Shirley McClaine and in the back was a tooth chart i...

Marz

•11 years ago

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I have an under active thyroid and have started on 100 microns of levothyroxine. How long does it take to return to normal ? I'm heavy.

123happy

•11 years ago

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Blood tests back today ,any advice please.

Hi ,can anyone give me there thoughts on what these blood tests mean,I have hashimotos and still feeling unwell,currently on thyroxine 125 .these are the blood...

Hi ,can anyone give me there thoughts on what these blood tests mean,I have hash...

Connor10

•11 years ago

4 Replies

advice on blood tests please

I had bloods tested while on 50 mcg levo back in Feb 0/13 and results as follows TSH 1.8 (0.4-5.0) Ft4 16 (9-19) FT3 3.7 ( no range given Without...

I had bloods tested while on 50 mcg levo back in Feb 0/13 and results as follows...

Rosie2

•11 years ago

1 Reply

results back and told 'normal' and 'no action needed' and 'you don't need a copy of the report' help?

I had blood tests taken a week ago and the results show a TSH level of 2.4 and I am told normal and no further action. Liver function fine, cholesterol...

I had blood tests taken a week ago and the results show a TSH level of 2.4 and I...

pixie2308

•11 years ago

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Could this mean I'm getting somewhere?!

I saw my first endo (Dr L) 4 weeks ago and he was worse than useless - didn't really listen to my symptoms or concerns, became convinced that it's the sleep...

I saw my first endo (Dr L) 4 weeks ago and he was worse than useless - didn't re...

Fairycake1973

•11 years ago

9 Replies

list of private endo's in Thanet area

Hi Louise, I dont know if you received my previous mails? Please do you have a list of private endos in my area of Thanet Kent. I am banging my head against...

Hi Louise, I dont know if you received my previous mails? Please do you have a ...

Rosie2

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Thought it might be useful to some.

Article in the Daily Mail today covering Graves and Cushings....

Moggie

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Is there any 'legitimate' evidence for T3 only treatment?

I've got an appointment with my endo tomorrow, who has promised to discuss all the issues I have written in a letter. However, he did say he can only treat me...

I've got an appointment with my endo tomorrow, who has promised to discuss all t...

DeniseR

•11 years ago

5 Replies

I can't get Eltroxin, where can I get Levothyroxine Mercury brand near Watford

Smartgran

•11 years ago

13 Replies

acne and b12

over the last year I have came up with really bad spot prone skin, I have never suffered so much like I am, I started taking b12 5000mcg and folate and ive...

over the last year I have came up with really bad spot prone skin, I have never ...

nichola79

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Dear Doctor

Dear Doctor, how do you sleep at night ? Why am I being punished ? I didn't ask for this, I just woke up one day in this nightmare. I don't smoke, do drugs...

Dear Doctor, how do you sleep at night ? Why am I being punished ? I didn't a...

flatfeet1

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Could I be overmedicated?

My dose of Levothyroxine was put up from 75mcg to 100mcg just over two months ago. I have been feeling hot at night (but not sweaty) and my resting heart rate...

My dose of Levothyroxine was put up from 75mcg to 100mcg just over two months ag...

Manning1

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Memory Loss – Your Experiences?

Hi all, just wondering, out of interest, if anyone suffers from memory loss and if so, what's your experience of it? I feel this is an issue that has been...

Hi all, just wondering, out of interest, if anyone suffers from memory loss and ...

Taffhamster

•11 years ago

42 Replies

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All posts for April 2013

Liothyronine (T3) Prescriptions 2007 - 2012 (England)

No wonder they got worried...

can someone please help me with my blood work?

composite dental fillings free of BPA/Bisphenol-A and Bis-GMA

Legalities of prescribing Armour - help please!

Advice desperately needed - I have stopped my medication!

Had results back from first test that diagnosed the hypothyroidism and lack of cortisol

How long after surgery to go back to work?

Trial of T3 - going downhill. Anyone else just started adding T3 to T4?

Is this anybody else's life??

What can I do to get evidence for a benefit appeal ?

Symptoms v blood tests

Endo visit , lovely man. agreed to me taking Armour

IS IT NORMAL 2 KEEP FALLING ASLEEP EVERYDAY?

what are normal readings for TSH & T4

Find Pharmacies In Your Area

DIAGNOSING THROUGH YOUR TEETH - could be a novel approach.....

I have an under active thyroid and have started on 100 microns of levothyroxine. How long does it take to return to normal ? I'm heavy.

Blood tests back today ,any advice please.

advice on blood tests please

results back and told 'normal' and 'no action needed' and 'you don't need a copy of the report' help?

Could this mean I'm getting somewhere?!

list of private endo's in Thanet area

Thought it might be useful to some.

Is there any 'legitimate' evidence for T3 only treatment?

I can't get Eltroxin, where can I get Levothyroxine Mercury brand near Watford

acne and b12

Dear Doctor

Could I be overmedicated?

Memory Loss – Your Experiences?

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