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Recommended Hospital/Endocrinologist in Derby/Nottingham/Midlands

Hi all, I have been diagnosed with underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) for about 14 months now. My G.P. has been pretty good on diagnosis and has...

Hi all, I have been diagnosed with underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) for a...

TChoice

•11 years ago

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New Miller School Study Points to Importance of Overlooked Hormone Indicator in Thyroid Health

"Bianco noted that clinicians today, following guidelines set by the American Thyroid Association, use TSH and T4 levels in the blood as the key indicators of...

"Bianco noted that clinicians today, following guidelines set by the American Th...

shambles

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Case Study Needed Urgently

Thyroid UK has been approached by a high profile magazine for a case study of someone who has got well. This would raise the profile of not only Thyroid UK...

Thyroid UK has been approached by a high profile magazine for a case study of so...

lynmynott

Partner•11 years ago

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Should T3 and T4 results always be in top part of the range

Excuse me being a bit stupid here - bear with me as I am really trying to understand where the heck I am re recent blood tests results and it seems the more I...

Excuse me being a bit stupid here - bear with me as I am really trying to unders...

lizanne

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Additional ailments with my hypothyroidism

I've been on levothyroxine for 18 months and have just had a blood test which has come back ok. Unfortunately in the last 6 months, I have developed tennis...

I've been on levothyroxine for 18 months and have just had a blood test which ha...

nixx

•11 years ago

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Can levo make you feel mad with strange sensations

fion

•11 years ago

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I have a question about my immune issues related to the the rest of my problems. I have low lymphocytes on last blood test.......

I have a CFS diagnosis after my hypothyroid one (hypo 17 yrs on T4, CFS 7yrsish). I have been trying to address the myriad of related issues for last few...

I have a CFS diagnosis after my hypothyroid one (hypo 17 yrs on T4, CFS 7yrsish)...

Agapanthus

•11 years ago

21 Replies

am I hypothyroid

I had a Hemithyroidectomy in December for a Hurthle cell adenoma. My pre op bloods in november showed TSH of 1.58 and cholesterol of 5.8 and tryglyceride of...

I had a Hemithyroidectomy in December for a Hurthle cell adenoma. My pre op bloo...

liverbird1

•11 years ago

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What's in 'T3'?

Anyone know what the 'active ingredient' of T3 tabs is, pretty please? And, typically, how might a suitable dosage map across from levothyroxine?

Anyone know what the 'active ingredient' of T3 tabs is, pretty please? And, typi...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Thyroid Ultrasound scan

Had it done today. Consultant and registrar seemed very thorough However they did say it was bulky, any ideas what this means? It's also very tender on the...

Had it done today. Consultant and registrar seemed very thorough However they ...

Fourjays

•11 years ago

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Would like to be more positive but????

I have had an underactive thyroid for about ten years, but have a whole host of different isues that go along with that. About ten years ago I was diagnosed...

I have had an underactive thyroid for about ten years, but have a whole host of ...

unwell1

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Nutri Thyroid and Adrenal max

Does any one no how long you can take these for?

sallylush

•11 years ago

1 Reply

BRISTOL SUPPORT GROUP

Meeting this Friday 5th April 11am - 1 pm at the Knowle west health park, all welcome Sally c

Meeting this Friday 5th April 11am - 1 pm at the Knowle west health park, all w...

sallylush

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Fought for and won exactly what it says in Dr Tofts book....

I have to thank everyone on this site for their information - I have spent many hours just reading, and it all paid off :) I am on 175mcg Levothyroxine and I...

I have to thank everyone on this site for their information - I have spent many ...

Jubileeuk

•11 years ago

14 Replies

, are side effects or if her dose is not strong enough because she has a swollen face swollen and sticky eyes .,with cloudy vision

starksy

•11 years ago

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9 Years of Hypo - warning signs when it started....

Hi All I thought I would start a blog firstly to share what I have found to work and not work - and to try and help anyone else if possible!! I guess...

Hi All I thought I would start a blog firstly to share what I have found ...

lizanne

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Can overactive thyroid cause stomach problems?

Hello. I have an overactive thyroid and lots of stomach problems like diarrhoea , gas, pain, feeling acidic.. At first i thought is to do with my thyroid but...

Hello. I have an overactive thyroid and lots of stomach problems like diarrhoea ...

Elwira81

•11 years ago

6 Replies

My cholesterol has shot up to 8 from 5.5 in 12 months I'm on 75g thyroxine. Could this be because I'm not getting enough thyroxine?

Katy2013

•11 years ago

4 Replies

please help with my test results, im very anxious!

Auto immune profile will be filled as: 43gg.00 autoimmune profile Anti-nuclear factor-negative parietal cell autoantibodies-negative anti...

Auto immune profile will be filled as: 43gg.00 autoimmune profile Anti-n...

nichola79

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Health problems revealed by tongue......

The side of my tongue is sore, so got a mirror to look and found an ulcer at the side where I bit it whilst sneezing. But, also the edge of my tongue, on...

The side of my tongue is sore, so got a mirror to look and found an ulcer at the...

ChemicalAngel

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Storage of blood sample, do I need to refrigerate until I post this afternoon? (wanted to perform test first thing)

Femme1

•11 years ago

6 Replies

This may sound strange.....

If you have low level T4 and T3 (11 and 4.4) is it possible that you could be over-medicating on 1 grain of Erfa?

If you have low level T4 and T3 (11 and 4.4) is it possible that you could be ov...

Tony63

•11 years ago

18 Replies

T3 only

Considering this option just wondered what sort of dose is required as I've been on 60mcg per day plus t4

Considering this option just wondered what sort of dose is required as I've been...

bossbird

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Milk causing throat swelling

After having a weird sensation that my throat and tongue were swelling a few weeks back it has happened again tonight and I can finally link it to drinking...

After having a weird sensation that my throat and tongue were swelling a few wee...

leighma81

•11 years ago

35 Replies

anyone else who pharmacists use Almus for their levothyroxine?

I can't find the question that someone else had asked, but i've had a few tablets disintergrate on poppingout of the packet. I don't push it out of the pack...

I can't find the question that someone else had asked, but i've had a few tablet...

Beautifulchaos

•11 years ago

10 Replies

How Do You Know When to Give T3 a Go?

Hi guys, I started on a graduated dose of levothyroxine about three months ago (25mcg) and am now on 150mcg. I have a prescription to carry on...

Hi guys, I started on a graduated dose of levothyroxine about thr...

Karispitit

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Privatizing blood tests: The awful truth

Given as how blood tests are so central to the treatment of thyroid ailments, I thought the following piece from the latest Private Eye (No.1336, 22 March...

Given as how blood tests are so central to the treatment of thyroid ailments, I ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Update on Edysia's progress...

...or lack of. Having been left more or less high and dry by doctors with absolutely no idea what to do, Edysia has been on 1/2 of grain for 3 weeks, 1...

...or lack of. Having been left more or less high and dry by doctors wit...

Tony63

•11 years ago

50 Replies

help with whats next?

So i posted my latest thyroid panel results and clearly my tsh is rising everytime well my t4 is low but in range, i have my bnp, selenuim, autoimmune blood...

So i posted my latest thyroid panel results and clearly my tsh is rising everyti...

nichola79

•11 years ago

2 Replies

When to take thyroxine? I usually take mine first thing in the morning and as it says leave some time before breakfast.

I have seen discussion on this website about taking it last thing at night. What are the benefits and risks associated with this? Can anyone help please?

I have seen discussion on this website about taking it last thing at night. What...

JennyC2

•11 years ago

6 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2013

Recommended Hospital/Endocrinologist in Derby/Nottingham/Midlands

New Miller School Study Points to Importance of Overlooked Hormone Indicator in Thyroid Health

Case Study Needed Urgently

Should T3 and T4 results always be in top part of the range

Additional ailments with my hypothyroidism

Can levo make you feel mad with strange sensations

I have a question about my immune issues related to the the rest of my problems. I have low lymphocytes on last blood test.......

am I hypothyroid

What's in 'T3'?

Thyroid Ultrasound scan

Would like to be more positive but????

Nutri Thyroid and Adrenal max

BRISTOL SUPPORT GROUP

Fought for and won exactly what it says in Dr Tofts book....

, are side effects or if her dose is not strong enough because she has a swollen face swollen and sticky eyes .,with cloudy vision

9 Years of Hypo - warning signs when it started....

Can overactive thyroid cause stomach problems?

My cholesterol has shot up to 8 from 5.5 in 12 months I'm on 75g thyroxine. Could this be because I'm not getting enough thyroxine?

please help with my test results, im very anxious!

Health problems revealed by tongue......

Storage of blood sample, do I need to refrigerate until I post this afternoon? (wanted to perform test first thing)

This may sound strange.....

T3 only

Milk causing throat swelling

anyone else who pharmacists use Almus for their levothyroxine?

How Do You Know When to Give T3 a Go?

Privatizing blood tests: The awful truth

Update on Edysia's progress...

help with whats next?

When to take thyroxine? I usually take mine first thing in the morning and as it says leave some time before breakfast.

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