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Just wondering???

From reading blogs etc on this site and hearing people talking about Dr P and Dr S . Can you email these docs for advice? Can you get an appt with them...

From reading blogs etc on this site and hearing people talking about Dr P and Dr...

nursey

•11 years ago

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That went well NOT - Part 2

I've just come back from the doctor and again a waste of space. I explained the symptoms I've been having for the last four years, arm shoulder aches and...

I've just come back from the doctor and again a waste of space. I explained the...

TraceyLE

•11 years ago

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Dr Skinner's next IOP

Dr Skinner has just been informed of his next IOP which is to be held at the General Medical Council, St James’s Building 79 Oxford Street, Manchester on 18th...

Dr Skinner has just been informed of his next IOP which is to be held at the Gen...

lynmynott

Partner•11 years ago

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Can a graves sufferer take Solpadol?

I am on antithyroid drugs and have tonsillitis. Neither paracetamol or ibruprofen are helping with the pain in my throat does any one know if I can take...

I am on antithyroid drugs and have tonsillitis. Neither paracetamol or ibruprofe...

Anioveractive

•11 years ago

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Eyes gone funny

I've had this in the past, but not for a long time. My eyes have gone "funny". It's odd, it feels like I'm straining to see through a film. Is this...

I've had this in the past, but not for a long time. My eyes have gone "funny". ...

rosetrees

•11 years ago

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Dr. Skinner - IOP Thursday 18th April

Hi everyone, Dr. Skinner has yet another IOP in Manchester on Thursday 18th April. As soon as I have more details, perhaps everyone would like to write a...

Hi everyone, Dr. Skinner has yet another IOP in Manchester on Thursday 18th A...

Muffy

•11 years ago

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Increase in T3 raised my T4 blood level... why would this happen?

Hello. Quick question you guys might be able to help with... I was taking 150mcg levo and 15mcg T3, blood results were T4: 12 T3:4.7 Then left levo the same...

Hello. Quick question you guys might be able to help with... I was taking 150m...

julep

•11 years ago

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Pharmacies

About to order Armour for 1st time. You guy's suggested Springfield and Pharmarama Pharmacies. Has anyone used Tollesbury Pharmacy? They have good write...

About to order Armour for 1st time. You guy's suggested Springfield and Pharmar...

QUE6T-33

•11 years ago

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Has anyone seen Dr. K in Winchester or London?

Nomumma

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Update after antibiotics.

Just thought I would post an update after my week of antibiotics. Felt awful after a taking them for a couple of days, tired and achey, just like having not...

Just thought I would post an update after my week of antibiotics. Felt awful af...

carnation

•11 years ago

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T3 only and blood tests too much or too little - ideas welcome!

In March 2012 I was on 37.5mcg cynomel and bloods came back as TSH 0.07 (0.3 - 0.5) fT3 14.7 (4 - 8.3) fT4 2.7...

In March 2012 I was on 37.5mcg cynomel and bloods came back as TSH ...

sarahstevenson

•11 years ago

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Results of both my ultrasound and radio nuclear scan say I have nodules compatabile with thyroid lymphoma.

What is this. I don't see my endocrinologist for another week. I am quite worried, what should I expect next.

What is this. I don't see my endocrinologist for another week. I am quite worrie...

Mia1057

•11 years ago

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Hypothyroid and weight gain - and Vitamin D IS a hormone

Just a snippet from "you and your hormones" from the Society for Endocrinology. (if, like me, you've been told weight gain is nothing to do with it!)...

Just a snippet from "you and your hormones" from the Society for Endocrinology. ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Pins and needles in hands, feet and arms.

Are these symptoms of thryroid problems? I am on block and replace for hyperthyriodism, and think I may now be slightly hypo. Worried about these unpleasant...

Are these symptoms of thryroid problems? I am on block and replace for hyperthyr...

teach2

•11 years ago

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Iron nails in the kettle - does anyone know anything about this old folk tradition?

I often read about the importance of iron for health and how lack of iron is often a factor for those with thyroid issues. It reminded me of something. When I...

I often read about the importance of iron for health and how lack of iron is oft...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Sudden aching all over... please can anyone advise me what to do?

Hi I've been taking Erfa NDT since last July having tried Levo. Has taken this long to gradually increase to 2 and three quarter grains. I did post on the...

Hi I've been taking Erfa NDT since last July having tried Levo. Has taken this...

zizi

•11 years ago

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What is t3and t 4 ?

What is t3 and t 4 ? I was diagnosed with hyperthyroid about 4 years ago had the radio active pill, then went hypo, now on 125 mg of levothyrioxine everyday,...

What is t3 and t 4 ? I was diagnosed with hyperthyroid about 4 years ago had t...

bridgetfig

•11 years ago

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Is anyone taking NP's Acella?

I'm still looking for something to replace the ERFA I was taking (buying privately but being monitored by my GP) and would like to know if anyone here takes...

I'm still looking for something to replace the ERFA I was taking (buying private...

Framboise

•11 years ago

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Is hyperthyroidism the cause of my tendonitis and thigh pain?

I have been suffering from crippling tendonitis in both Achilles for about 6 months now which has become really debilitating, I am also suffering from pains in...

I have been suffering from crippling tendonitis in both Achilles for about 6 mon...

PpCaz555

•11 years ago

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Electric shocks and cramp...and moon face !

Very frustrated at the mo, if I get out of my car and touch our metal gate I get a little jolt....this has also coincided with me suddenly starting to get...

Very frustrated at the mo, if I get out of my car and touch our metal gate I get...

Serencoch

•11 years ago

18 Replies

What affect does anemia and very low vitamin d have on autoimmune hypothyroidism?

I am currently taking 75mg of levothyroxine. When I was first diagnosed my cholesterol increased to 7.3 - it's now gone down to 6.2. My tsh has gone down to...

I am currently taking 75mg of levothyroxine. When I was first diagnosed my chole...

jonjul

•11 years ago

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North Kent Bluewater Support Meeting April 17 - John Lewis cafe 11am

My apologies everyone who showed an interest in this. Ive been away for longer than meant and then my daughter returned home from New York where she has been...

My apologies everyone who showed an interest in this. Ive been away for longer ...

Numberone1

•11 years ago

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Anyone on Incapacity Benefit had assessment & had it refused, did you appeal? if so what was the outcome?

I had my assessment a few wks ago, Ive just got the letter saying that i will no longer be getting Incapacity, but i can appeal, which i am going to do. I was...

I had my assessment a few wks ago, Ive just got the letter saying that i will no...

MrsBargirl

•11 years ago

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What mulit vitamins are better for supporting T3

I bought Centrum performance with added ginseng and ginko biloba. But this also contains Iron 14mg. Am I ok taking this before bed? Think Im short of some...

I bought Centrum performance with added ginseng and ginko biloba. But this also ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Can anyone recommend an endocrinologist open to prescribing liothyronine (T3), ideally in Yorkshire/ Manchester?

The endocrinologist at Leeds discharged me last year, having run all of the possible tests he could think of to find out why I still had hypo symptoms when my...

The endocrinologist at Leeds discharged me last year, having run all of the poss...

lizzyd

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Private Testing

Hi all, I am now on 200mcg of Levo and still feeling rubbish, as I thought I would but I persevered but now its time to try something else. Under the...

Hi all, I am now on 200mcg of Levo and still feeling rubbish, as I thought I ...

Princesspea

•11 years ago

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Blood test query please x

Having my blood test tomorrow - finally! have just completed 8 weeks on a raised dose of 25mcg to 50mcg doing ok not so cold, better mentally. Still really...

Having my blood test tomorrow - finally! have just completed 8 weeks on a raised...

Monster

•11 years ago

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Can someone please help me with this. My test results are now see below and I have just had the results of my nuclear medicine scan.

TSH 130.47 range 0.35-4.94 FT4 0.36 range 0.7-1.5 FT3 2.69 range 1.71-3.71 PTH 67.7 range 6.7 - 38.8 Plus the scan results say I have a thyroid nodule...

TSH 130.47 range 0.35-4.94 FT4 0.36 range 0.7-1.5 FT3 2.69 range 1.71-3.71 ...

Mia1057

•11 years ago

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Testing...

Okay, I need to know what's really going on inside my body. Suffered both Grave's & Hashimoto's. Total thyroidectomy post-surgery taking 75mcg daily t4 &...

Okay, I need to know what's really going on inside my body. Suffered both Grave...

Nicola-Jane

•11 years ago

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i'm sure i'm not alone with this

just a quick update on my lady's referral to barts [ after using the choose and book system ].....1st apt for bloods etc -------what a difference to our local...

just a quick update on my lady's referral to barts [ after using the choose and ...

alangardner

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2013

Just wondering???

That went well NOT - Part 2

Dr Skinner's next IOP

Can a graves sufferer take Solpadol?

Eyes gone funny

Dr. Skinner - IOP Thursday 18th April

Increase in T3 raised my T4 blood level... why would this happen?

Pharmacies

Has anyone seen Dr. K in Winchester or London?

Update after antibiotics.

T3 only and blood tests too much or too little - ideas welcome!

Results of both my ultrasound and radio nuclear scan say I have nodules compatabile with thyroid lymphoma.

Hypothyroid and weight gain - and Vitamin D IS a hormone

Pins and needles in hands, feet and arms.

Iron nails in the kettle - does anyone know anything about this old folk tradition?

Sudden aching all over... please can anyone advise me what to do?

What is t3and t 4 ?

Is anyone taking NP's Acella?

Is hyperthyroidism the cause of my tendonitis and thigh pain?

Electric shocks and cramp...and moon face !

What affect does anemia and very low vitamin d have on autoimmune hypothyroidism?

North Kent Bluewater Support Meeting April 17 - John Lewis cafe 11am

Anyone on Incapacity Benefit had assessment & had it refused, did you appeal? if so what was the outcome?

What mulit vitamins are better for supporting T3

Can anyone recommend an endocrinologist open to prescribing liothyronine (T3), ideally in Yorkshire/ Manchester?

Private Testing

Blood test query please x

Can someone please help me with this. My test results are now see below and I have just had the results of my nuclear medicine scan.

Testing...

i'm sure i'm not alone with this

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