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Can anyone explain mu results please?

I now have the endocrinlogist's results of my blood test & 24 hr urine sample - I have been told to stop the t3 as I was not feeling any better so am...

I now have the endocrinlogist's results of my blood test & 24 hr urine sample -...

Sutton

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Mum's TSH result, help please

My mum is 66 years she has been on Levothyroxine for 35 years. Until now she has always done exactly what the doctor has advised. I have learnt a lot myself...

My mum is 66 years she has been on Levothyroxine for 35 years. Until now she has...

mitchell66

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Does Anyone actually prefer levo x

fion

•11 years ago

16 Replies

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Slow pupil response to light

Hey guys, Ive had problems with random eye pain for a few months, Ive had eye tests and nothing can be found. So decided to go to the doctor. She has...

Hey guys, Ive had problems with random eye pain for a few months, Ive had eye...

Tasia

•11 years ago

20 Replies

Worse at night

Since having my levo increased from 75mcg to 100mcg I am feeling better in the day ( more energy, less pain) but worse at night (anxiety and increased...

Since having my levo increased from 75mcg to 100mcg I am feeling better in the d...

hooper

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Brown Fat

Has anyone read this? http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/loseweight/Pages/how-can-I-speed-up-my-metabolism.aspx It's on HealthUnlocked weightloss page,from...

Has anyone read this? http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/loseweight/Pages/how-can-I-...

beaton

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Free T3 blood test

Went for yet another blood test yesterday and was amazed that the nurse didnt know what Free T3 was and couldnt find it in the computer for the printout to go...

Went for yet another blood test yesterday and was amazed that the nurse didnt kn...

pinkladee73

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Cortisol test results - please advise

I had a 24 hr urine cortisol test done at my Dr's. Results came back 'normal'. 73 (0 - 200) Does this seem ok? Jan

I had a 24 hr urine cortisol test done at my Dr's. Results came back 'normal'. ...

Jan747

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Daughter hair loss!!!

My 7 year old daughter has started losing hair. She loses loads when washing or brushing it. I took her to the doctors and he sent her for a blood test. The...

My 7 year old daughter has started losing hair. She loses loads when washing or ...

melrymum

•11 years ago

5 Replies

I have all the symptoms of a thyroid problem .. blood tests ..including but not especially for thyroid show normal...

I see an endocrine consultant because I had one Adrenal gland removed ..he finds that my dhea-s is extremely low my uthrea and ANA is slightly up.Any...

I see an endocrine consultant because I had one Adrenal gland removed ..he finds...

silkysoft

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Does any1 suffer with weakness/ dizziness if standing up or walking around for an hour or two. This always progresses to pressure headaches.

Whenever I go shopping, or stand around for any length of time I start to feel weak, and then start with a pressure type headache too that I cant shift for the...

Whenever I go shopping, or stand around for any length of time I start to feel w...

Femme1

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Can I request a second opinion with a different endo in a different hospital?

I asked my Gp for a trial of T3 last november & as a result of that she referred me back to the endo admitting she didn't know anything about T3 & not much...

I asked my Gp for a trial of T3 last november & as a result of that she referred...

PinkBear

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Dr Skinner

Hiya, Thinking about going to Dr Skinner. Does he acknowledge Vit D, Vit B12, Ferriton link with hypo symptoms? I'm low in all 3; Vit D the only one...

Hiya, Thinking about going to Dr Skinner. Does he acknowledge Vit D, Vit...

gillianc

•11 years ago

4 Replies

My GP suggested a Vit D test!

NHS is finally accepting Vit D tests are a Good Thing. (Unfortunately they wrote down my level of 50.4 as 54 last year, but hey - they're both above range).

NHS is finally accepting Vit D tests are a Good Thing. (Unfortunately they wr...

Issy

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Well done and thank you.

Just wanted to thank ThyroidUk and the technical team for the great changes they have made recently to this site, and today I find that I am being either...

Just wanted to thank ThyroidUk and the technical team for the great changes they...

Moggie

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Any benefits in being prescribed anti-depressants with Levothyroxine to address symptoms - GRAVES disease?

Any input or your thoughts/opinion on this would be so appreciated and if you have had Graves - did you experience this and if so what worked for you? I...

Any input or your thoughts/opinion on this would be so appreciated and if you ha...

Neckperson

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Now I know the problem!

Dr.agreed to do a raft of blood tests before I start my Levo. to eliminate other poss. causes for my exhaustion. Under symptoms Gp had put "TATT" which I...

Dr.agreed to do a raft of blood tests before I start my Levo. to eliminate other...

siskin

•11 years ago

19 Replies

50% increase since my "normal diagnosis" starting to feel so much better thank you all..

Since joining the group I have had so much good advice and feel so much better.I first came on here after getting a normal diagnosis you don't need an increase...

Since joining the group I have had so much good advice and feel so much better.I...

VanessaB

•11 years ago

4 Replies

I have thyroid antibodies, abnormal liver function tests and inflamation markers and found the link below helpful

The relationship between the thyroid gland and the liver http://qjmed.oxfordjournals.org/content/95/9/559.full

The relationship between the thyroid gland and the liver http://qjmed.oxfordj...

loulabel

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Anyone on reduced Levo. with Liothyronine?

I've now had my Endo. appt. and he has suggested for my GP to prescribe Liothyronine 20 mcg; to be split in half and taken twice daily. One half in the morning...

I've now had my Endo. appt. and he has suggested for my GP to prescribe Liothyro...

marbez10

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Will carpal tunnel symptoms improve if I ever get treated for my thyroid problems ?

Opted for injection instead of op last year in left wrist for carpal tunnel but have a couple of numb fingers for the past few days again and I have nearly...

Opted for injection instead of op last year in left wrist for carpal tunnel but ...

loulabel

•11 years ago

5 Replies

T3 Prescribed. Can't believe it.

Thought I should update my T3 Only Blogs. Last time in March I said I was going very well on T3 Only in divided doses using Paul Robinson's CT3M. I have...

Thought I should update my T3 Only Blogs. Last time in March I said I was going ...

Jacksatlast

•11 years ago

28 Replies

Vitamin D deficiency and very high thyroid peroxidase antibody test result

My latest test results: TSH 1.93 FT4 16.8 Thyroid peroxidase antibodies 602 (normal range 0-99IU/ml) Vit D 32nmol/L (Insufficient if 23-75) Cholesterol...

My latest test results: TSH 1.93 FT4 16.8 Thyroid peroxidase antibodies 602 ...

Katy2013

•11 years ago

16 Replies

What a great site this is - thank you for being there!

Just wanted to put a positive comment, I have Graves disease and there is so little advice out there for us. Diagnosed in January this year this site has been...

Just wanted to put a positive comment, I have Graves disease and there is so lit...

Anioveractive

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Talkhealth in partnership with NHS Choices

An opportunity for those aged 50+ to ask experts about their health concerns which can include questions relating to Thyroid, Menopause and diet....

An opportunity for those aged 50+ to ask experts about their health concerns whi...

powderpuff

•11 years ago

3 Replies

9 Years of Hypo - Part 2 - getting diagnosed

Hi All So to continue my story. When I was heavily pregnant I was really worried about why I losing my eyebrows - but the doctor told me there was...

Hi All So to continue my story. When I was heavily pregnant I was really w...

lizanne

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Have I Bought the Wrong Book by Dr Anthony Toft?

I ordered a book and it came today. I think I have ordered the wrong one. I thought it was one of the ones that is recommended on here. It's called...

I ordered a book and it came today. I think I have ordered the wrong one. I thou...

Karispitit

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Is there a support group in Edinburgh or fife area I see you have some in england

Lilypie

•11 years ago

2 Replies

My FOI request to Lambeth PCT; reported them to Office of the Information Commissioner

In early Jan 13 i made an FOI request. Lambeth PCT was clearly v uncomfortable with answering my awkward question which was to do with GP funding. Most of you...

In early Jan 13 i made an FOI request. Lambeth PCT was clearly v uncomfortable w...

Hidden

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Bye bye high heels...

The exhaustion and leg pains have finally put an end to my 4" heel wearing days. I loved my heels and have so many pairs but my thighs kill me in flats let...

The exhaustion and leg pains have finally put an end to my 4" heel wearing days....

leighma81

•11 years ago

11 Replies

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All posts for April 2013

Can anyone explain mu results please?

Mum's TSH result, help please

Does Anyone actually prefer levo x

Slow pupil response to light

Worse at night

Brown Fat

Free T3 blood test

Cortisol test results - please advise

Daughter hair loss!!!

I have all the symptoms of a thyroid problem .. blood tests ..including but not especially for thyroid show normal...

Does any1 suffer with weakness/ dizziness if standing up or walking around for an hour or two. This always progresses to pressure headaches.

Can I request a second opinion with a different endo in a different hospital?

Dr Skinner

My GP suggested a Vit D test!

Well done and thank you.

Any benefits in being prescribed anti-depressants with Levothyroxine to address symptoms - GRAVES disease?

Now I know the problem!

50% increase since my "normal diagnosis" starting to feel so much better thank you all..

I have thyroid antibodies, abnormal liver function tests and inflamation markers and found the link below helpful

Anyone on reduced Levo. with Liothyronine?

Will carpal tunnel symptoms improve if I ever get treated for my thyroid problems ?

T3 Prescribed. Can't believe it.

Vitamin D deficiency and very high thyroid peroxidase antibody test result

What a great site this is - thank you for being there!

Talkhealth in partnership with NHS Choices

9 Years of Hypo - Part 2 - getting diagnosed

Have I Bought the Wrong Book by Dr Anthony Toft?

Is there a support group in Edinburgh or fife area I see you have some in england

My FOI request to Lambeth PCT; reported them to Office of the Information Commissioner

Bye bye high heels...

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