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Radio 4 - Patients Know Best

There was a program on Radio 4 this afternoon, most of which I missed but some of it was about patients being able to see their medical records etc. This...

There was a program on Radio 4 this afternoon, most of which I missed but some o...

Silver_Fairy

•12 years ago

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new levels

hi all new bloods tests results today t4 39.7 pmo 12.0.22.0sr sth 0.02mul 0.27.4.20 sr any advice thanks paul

hi all new bloods tests results today t4 39.7 pmo 12.0.22.0sr sth 0.02mul 0.2...

paul211

•12 years ago

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Tests say my levels are normal but i still have symptoms

Had no real symptoms until doctor started me on a course of tablets for my underactive thyroid. Now i am on 50mg and I have all the classic symptoms. Cold,...

Had no real symptoms until doctor started me on a course of tablets for my under...

ChasingBudda

•12 years ago

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For anyone suffering unexpained fatique - Good endo looked at this for me

http://www.bmj.com/content/326/7399/1124

auldreekie

•12 years ago

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New GMC Good Medical Practice Guidance for patients

This is the first time that the GMC has published a guidance for patients about what they can expect from their doctors. thought you might be interested in...

This is the first time that the GMC has published a guidance for patients about ...

lisabax

•12 years ago

1 Reply

TC chemotherapy v hypothyroid?

does any one have any experience of TC chemo while hypothyroid and on armour? i am about to start 6 cycles of TC chemo, do any of you know how it might affect...

does any one have any experience of TC chemo while hypothyroid and on armour? i...

ritz

•12 years ago

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Which Geneva Diagnostics adrenal test should I do?

What would members recommend? These tests aren't cheap. Looking here https://www.gdx.net/uk/kitordering There's the "adrenal stress profile" at £75...

What would members recommend? These tests aren't cheap. Looking here https:...

AnthonyMs

•12 years ago

1 Reply

restless legs

My GP says that my thyroid is normal (latest result TSH 3.99 ) He has diagnosed restless leg syndrome and prescribed pramipexole which is a dopaminergic and...

My GP says that my thyroid is normal (latest result TSH 3.99 ) He has diagnosed ...

dogtired

•12 years ago

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Neck Symptoms

Hi I was diagnosed with under active thyroid 5 years ago suffer with all the usual symptoms, high cholesterol,feeling tired,brain fog,etc just recently I have...

Hi I was diagnosed with under active thyroid 5 years ago suffer with all the usu...

tress

•12 years ago

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If I have private blood tests will it make a difference?

I have had under active thyroid for 20 yrs. I am on 250mg of thyroxine. My doctor says the levels are correct but I feel something is not correct. I suffer...

I have had under active thyroid for 20 yrs. I am on 250mg of thyroxine. My docto...

Iperry1

•12 years ago

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On t3 only. Would someone please explain my blood results.

I had bloods taken last Wednesday and am just off the phone from the nurse for the results. I am on 60 or 70 t3 a day at bedtime depending on how I feel....

I had bloods taken last Wednesday and am just off the phone from the nurse for t...

Stourie

•12 years ago

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Are blood tests any use with combination T4 and T3?

I have read somewhere that blood tests are useless when taking T3 but does this mean when using T3 only or does that also apply to a combination of T4 and T3?...

I have read somewhere that blood tests are useless when taking T3 but does this ...

editfmrt

•12 years ago

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Glucosamine query

I have painful areas all over my body and also suffer from lower back pain. I have been to physio but she has had to semi discharge me as I am too sensitive to...

I have painful areas all over my body and also suffer from lower back pain. I ha...

capricorn

•12 years ago

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Do these results suggest a T3 trial would be appropriate?

ENDOCRINOLOGY THYROID PROFILE 3 THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE 0.07 mIU/L FREE THYROXINE 24.6 pmol/l FREE T3 4.5 pmol/L I have sent them a message...

ENDOCRINOLOGY THYROID PROFILE 3 THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE 0.07 mIU/L FRE...

marram

•12 years ago

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I got my results from Blue Horizon - but no ranges!

ENDOCRINOLOGY THYROID PROFILE 3 THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE 0.07 mIU/L FREE THYROXINE 24.6 pmol/l FREE T3 4.5 pmol/L I have sent them a message asking...

ENDOCRINOLOGY THYROID PROFILE 3 THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE 0.07 mIU/L FREE T...

marram

•12 years ago

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MMR and autoimmune hypothyroidism?

Does anyone have any information on the safety of having an MMR jab with existing autoimmune hypothyroidism? I have manage to get my bloods done today to...

Does anyone have any information on the safety of having an MMR jab with existin...

Jop64

•12 years ago

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Waking up still tired?

I've been on levothyroxine for 8 or so years currently on 75mg.Had a blood test a couple of weeks ago which must have come back normal as i havent heard...

I've been on levothyroxine for 8 or so years currently on 75mg.Had a blood test ...

xdianex

•12 years ago

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Tinnitus!!

Argh ever since I started levothyroxine my ears are ringing and I can hear waves crashing none stop!!! I am very hypo so I don't know whether damage has been...

Argh ever since I started levothyroxine my ears are ringing and I can hear waves...

sam1986

•12 years ago

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Lyn Mynott Talks about Hypothyroidism and the Elderly

Just leaving to give a talk entitled, "Hypothyroidism and the Elderly". I'll be telling them that they probably DO NOT need a reduction in levothyroxine! :-)

Just leaving to give a talk entitled, "Hypothyroidism and the Elderly". I'll be ...

lynmynott

Partner•12 years ago

11 Replies

Joint Problems and Cholesteral

Bursitus and joint problems. I have been treated for Hashimotos for last 8 years.I am currently taking 50 mcu of Thyroxine. .After my annual blood test the...

Bursitus and joint problems. I have been treated for Hashimotos for last 8 yea...

Val-55

•12 years ago

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Phased return to work almost over.....

Hi everyone! Thought id write an update. Ive been on a phased return to work as a midwife over the last 6 weeks. Since starting the t3/t4 combo i had...

Hi everyone! Thought id write an update. Ive been on a phased return to work...

babycatcher7572

•12 years ago

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VitD???

I started taking 3000 sublingual spray vit D 6 days ago and yesterday I had more energy than I have had in mts. Could it be that? It is so hard to know when I...

I started taking 3000 sublingual spray vit D 6 days ago and yesterday I had more...

roslin

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Does any one have advice regarding hair loss ? I take 125mg of Levothyroxene and feel quite well but the hair loss is a constant problem.

treasure

•12 years ago

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Does any know, where in or near Torbay Devon, I can get a private blood test for hashimo and also any idea of the cost?

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Too high a dose of levothyroxine?

Over the last 8 months I have built my dose of levothyroxine to 175mcg. Have felt better, getting rid of some minor symptoms, but the main ones - fatigue,...

Over the last 8 months I have built my dose of levothyroxine to 175mcg. Have fel...

Princesspea

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Has anyone found that even taking their medication that their symptoms still have not improved or got worse?:-(

wogily

•12 years ago

15 Replies

Michael Crawford & M.E. www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...

just watched a programme about michael crawford and he had to stop performing for 7 years as he had M.E. he went to new zealand to recover. I think they...

just watched a programme about michael crawford and he had to stop performing fo...

hamble99b

•12 years ago

34 Replies

Dr Skinner needs your Support

I note that Helecaster has already written her letter to support Dr Skinner.which is brilliant, and apologies to anyone who already knows this but Dr skinner...

I note that Helecaster has already written her letter to support Dr Skinner.whic...

evewood1

•12 years ago

21 Replies

Overdose

I started levothyroxine last week, initially I was feeling fine but today I feel terrible. Keep feeling hot, heart speeds up now and then and I've lost half a...

I started levothyroxine last week, initially I was feeling fine but today I feel...

sam1986

•12 years ago

21 Replies

Energy

I'm a group fitness instructor. Waiting results for possible under active thyroid. Have all the symptoms including very aching joints...not good in my line of...

I'm a group fitness instructor. Waiting results for possible under active thyroi...

vanharps

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2013

Radio 4 - Patients Know Best

new levels

Tests say my levels are normal but i still have symptoms

For anyone suffering unexpained fatique - Good endo looked at this for me

New GMC Good Medical Practice Guidance for patients

TC chemotherapy v hypothyroid?

Which Geneva Diagnostics adrenal test should I do?

restless legs

Neck Symptoms

If I have private blood tests will it make a difference?

On t3 only. Would someone please explain my blood results.

Are blood tests any use with combination T4 and T3?

Glucosamine query

Do these results suggest a T3 trial would be appropriate?

I got my results from Blue Horizon - but no ranges!

MMR and autoimmune hypothyroidism?

Waking up still tired?

Tinnitus!!

Lyn Mynott Talks about Hypothyroidism and the Elderly

Joint Problems and Cholesteral

Phased return to work almost over.....

VitD???

Does any one have advice regarding hair loss ? I take 125mg of Levothyroxene and feel quite well but the hair loss is a constant problem.

Does any know, where in or near Torbay Devon, I can get a private blood test for hashimo and also any idea of the cost?

Too high a dose of levothyroxine?

Has anyone found that even taking their medication that their symptoms still have not improved or got worse?:-(

Michael Crawford & M.E. www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...

Dr Skinner needs your Support

Overdose

Energy

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