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Side effects of Short Synacthen test?

Just a quick question as to possible side effects and what they might mean from having th Short Synacthen Test? I had my test on Thursday. No real reaction...

Just a quick question as to possible side effects and what they might mean from ...

DeniseR

•11 years ago

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100 mcg &125 mcg On Alternate Days

I have an under active thyroid - hypothyroid & have been so for about 22 years now. I was started on 25mcg then moved up yo 50mcg then 75mcg & 100mcg & now I...

I have an under active thyroid - hypothyroid & have been so for about 22 years n...

MaminaElsie

•11 years ago

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Will I ever feel normal?

I was diagnosed Hypo in December last year after having an awful time of it. I am on 125 levo a day but feel terrible and my doctors will not take any notice...

I was diagnosed Hypo in December last year after having an awful time of it. I a...

Zubakuki

•11 years ago

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cant work out blood test results ????

i am 42 and have suffered from various symptoms since i was 18.from hairloss,dry itchy skin ,hot burning sensation over body,especially when due on a...

i am 42 and have suffered from various symptoms since i was 18.from hairloss,dry...

allison

•11 years ago

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Does anyone else have problems swallowing food sometimes?

From time to time all through my thyroid problems and treatment with T4 (7/8 years) I have occasionally had difficulty swallowing food (it seems to get stuck...

From time to time all through my thyroid problems and treatment with T4 (7/8 yea...

Katkin1

•11 years ago

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Hyper?

So the theory is I have postpartum thydroitis. They have taken my bloods to check for certain antibodies that's the body produces when this happens. The usual...

So the theory is I have postpartum thydroitis. They have taken my bloods to chec...

sam1986

•11 years ago

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Why do my symptoms always feel worse before my period especially heart palpatations

loulabel

•11 years ago

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Seems I some times feel down but also tied please help is this correct

Ramoncarole

•11 years ago

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Thyroid results?????

Finally had appointment with gp following a blood test. Phoned my GP receptionist said results were satisfactory:-/ when I asked her for the reading she said I...

Finally had appointment with gp following a blood test. Phoned my GP receptionis...

wogily

•11 years ago

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How much selenium should I take

I intend supplementing selenium and wonder if any one can advise on dosage.

lila2

•11 years ago

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Gingko biloba and possible links to Thyroid and Liver Cancers

Gingko biloba extracts are frequently mentioned across the various herbal/alternative medicine sites. Indeed, I have been tempted to try it myself for a...

Gingko biloba extracts are frequently mentioned across the various herbal/altern...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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Do I need more thyroxine?

Have noticed that nobody seems to be on only 50 mcgs thyroxine as I have for 10 yrs. My recent TSH reading was 4.08 and I am not feeling good- very achy...

Have noticed that nobody seems to be on only 50 mcgs thyroxine as I have for 10...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Has anyone had problems getting 100mcg of Eltroxin, 3 weeks ago i had to have my prescription in 25mcg tablet

I think taking my 100mcg dose in these 25s has made me ill. Ive had eye symptoms come back ( had Graves and TED 30 years ago ) thought the eye problems had...

I think taking my 100mcg dose in these 25s has made me ill. Ive had eye symptoms...

daval

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Secondary Hypothyroidism...does anyone have it?

Apparently TSH measurement is of little use in the diagnosis of secondary hypothyroidism where the origin of the condition lies with pituitary or hypothalamus....

Apparently TSH measurement is of little use in the diagnosis of secondary hypoth...

AnthonyMs

•11 years ago

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test 9.8 then retest after one month 3.8 is it hpo or not if symptoms also changes some what?

From 2 years i was feeling tired and constipation shortness of breathing but it resolves itself but from last 4months having severe constipatiion, went to doc...

From 2 years i was feeling tired and constipation shortness of breathing but it ...

MoonGhouri

•11 years ago

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HAMPSHIRE THYROID PATIENTS - I HAVE A NEW, GOOD NHS ENDO

Last week I attended my annual Endo check-up appointment and got to meet my new NHS Endo who replaced my previous one. To my amazement, my new Endo didn't...

Last week I attended my annual Endo check-up appointment and got to meet my new ...

sisa1975

•11 years ago

20 Replies

Tsh

Hi all at present my TSH is 0.01 dr want to speak to me about it, I still have symptoms anxiety being the worst and lightheadness also, plus the normal...

Hi all at present my TSH is 0.01 dr want to speak to me about it, I still have s...

kimbo

•11 years ago

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Not been on for a while so posting an update and for info regarding my 10yr old daughter.

They still cant get her thyroid under control so they are now giving her 75mcg of thyroxine one day and 100mcg the next then repeat ever day ..this has only...

They still cant get her thyroid under control so they are now giving her 75mcg o...

mumanddaughter

•11 years ago

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Blood results. Help, please.

Have just had blood results requested by endo. Am very pleased with her attitude and the letter sent to GP. TSH (on 50ug of levo) at 0.45 which she states she...

Have just had blood results requested by endo. Am very pleased with her attitude...

Cinnamon

•11 years ago

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selenuim

i've heard that selenuim can help reduce the sizes of nodules, is this true? also where can i get 200mcg selenuim from could anyone please point me in the...

i've heard that selenuim can help reduce the sizes of nodules, is this true? als...

nichola79

•11 years ago

6 Replies

My Cold Just Went

That may not sound like an achievement. But the usual routine when I get a virus of any sort is that I have the virus and may not be too bad. Then it starts...

That may not sound like an achievement. But the usual routine when I get a viru...

rosetrees

•11 years ago

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In constant pain

Hypo for 7years back and forward to gp posted on hear several times trying to get yet another referral have an appointment with dr p in July .now had meds...

Hypo for 7years back and forward to gp posted on hear several times trying to ge...

whiteley

•11 years ago

14 Replies

I Managed to Get T3 Prescription Filled

I got my prescription from Morrisons (in the west of scotland) yesterday. Interestingly, three months supply came in one dispensary tub rather than in 3...

I got my prescription from Morrisons (in the west of scotland) yesterday. Intere...

morebeans

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Twins Publish Powerpoint Presentations about their Thyroid History

I have just read this and thought it would be of interest If you have children with thyroid gland problems. It is also on the Thyroiduk.org website. It is...

I have just read this and thought it would be of interest If you have children w...

shaws

Administrator•11 years ago

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hmmmmmm.... possibly allergic to levo... thoughts please x

I was due to get a blood test yesterday (not had one in 9 months) so as per normal advice I didnt take my 125g levo the night before. When I woke up in the...

I was due to get a blood test yesterday (not had one in 9 months) so as per norm...

scottishkitty

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Advice and experience required please

Hello, after many years of being ill and enduring countless disheartening visits to GP's and Consultants I eventually managed to stumble across Dr S ( I can't...

Hello, after many years of being ill and enduring countless disheartening visits...

Lettie999

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Recommended treatment for Hyperthyroidism?

Hi, I am 20 years of age and I suffer from Hyperthyroidism. I had this roughly 3 years ago, however, after being on treatment (carbimazole and levothyroxine)...

Hi, I am 20 years of age and I suffer from Hyperthyroidism. I had this roughly 3...

laus03

•11 years ago

22 Replies

Increased Dosage

My dose has been increased from 50 to 75mcg Thyroxine because my TSH has risen beyond acceptable range. I am more tired and have gained weight. Why is this?

My dose has been increased from 50 to 75mcg Thyroxine because my TSH has risen b...

Jonesey

•11 years ago

4 Replies

TRIYOTEX...anyone tried this?

Hi All, Wondering if anybody here has tried the Spanish T3 (Triyotex) ? It comes in capsule form at a fairly hefty dose of 75mcg but I suppose it could...

Hi All, Wondering if anybody here has tried the Spanish T3 (Triyotex) ? It...

JoanofArc

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Night Sweats

Hello I've started getting night sweats.... is this a symptom of Hashimotos/thyroid? I'm 36 years old so too young for the menopause?? My mother was in her...

Hello I've started getting night sweats.... is this a symptom of Hashimotos/t...

jennybean

•11 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for April 2013

Side effects of Short Synacthen test?

100 mcg &125 mcg On Alternate Days

Will I ever feel normal?

cant work out blood test results ????

Does anyone else have problems swallowing food sometimes?

Hyper?

Why do my symptoms always feel worse before my period especially heart palpatations

Seems I some times feel down but also tied please help is this correct

Thyroid results?????

How much selenium should I take

Gingko biloba and possible links to Thyroid and Liver Cancers

Do I need more thyroxine?

Has anyone had problems getting 100mcg of Eltroxin, 3 weeks ago i had to have my prescription in 25mcg tablet

Secondary Hypothyroidism...does anyone have it?

test 9.8 then retest after one month 3.8 is it hpo or not if symptoms also changes some what?

HAMPSHIRE THYROID PATIENTS - I HAVE A NEW, GOOD NHS ENDO

Tsh

Not been on for a while so posting an update and for info regarding my 10yr old daughter.

Blood results. Help, please.

selenuim

My Cold Just Went

In constant pain

I Managed to Get T3 Prescription Filled

Twins Publish Powerpoint Presentations about their Thyroid History

hmmmmmm.... possibly allergic to levo... thoughts please x

Advice and experience required please

Recommended treatment for Hyperthyroidism?

Increased Dosage

TRIYOTEX...anyone tried this?

Night Sweats

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