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Has anyone used liquorice root for treating adrenals before?

Was about to purchase NA/NAX then was advised probably best not to start them without a Dr monitoring me on it so now trying to think of an alternative :0(

Was about to purchase NA/NAX then was advised probably best not to start them wi...

Princesspea

•11 years ago

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Why do labs not test T3 when it has been ticked on the request form?

I've just realised that I don't have any results for T3 even though every blood test I have had done so far has requested that T3 , T4 and TSH are all tested...

I've just realised that I don't have any results for T3 even though every blood ...

Fruitandnutcase

•11 years ago

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Does note under my TSH level on blood test mean doctor could ask for FT3 or other tests if required

Bloods taken 29th May at 9.30am (fasting test) ! Serum TSH level 4.46 (0.40-4.00) was 3.41 in January Serum free T4 15.5 (12.00-22.00) was 14.7 in...

Bloods taken 29th May at 9.30am (fasting test) ! Serum TSH level 4.46 (0.40-4...

loulabel

•11 years ago

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Good endos in the UK? Dr Partha Kar?

does anyone know of any good endos in the NHS? I live in hampshire, I also have severe ME. its hard to find any drs who believe you or take your seriously when...

does anyone know of any good endos in the NHS? I live in hampshire, I also have ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Advice on Adrenal Testing Please

I first wrote the main body of this blog as a comment, earlier today, then thought it might be more appropriate as a blog. Over many years I have begged my...

I first wrote the main body of this blog as a comment, earlier today, then thoug...

McKenzie

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Armour is "a multi active constituent product". Official!

A couple of weeks or so ago, t4_malcontent posted a blog about Yellow Card reports. Within these reports, Armour Thyroid was included as a "single active...

A couple of weeks or so ago, t4_malcontent posted a blog about Yellow Card repor...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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Subject Access Request

I've come to the decision to send a letter to my surgery to request the blood work done for the high TSH and low T4 - just in case I don't appear to be coming...

I've come to the decision to send a letter to my surgery to request the blood wo...

Blossom234

•11 years ago

1 Reply

lightheaded

Hi does anyone feel lightheaded and muzzy due to being hypo. I feel as though I have got a weight on the top of my head. thanks

Hi does anyone feel lightheaded and muzzy due to being hypo. I feel as though I...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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A year later

Have been going to the doctors for a year complaining about muscle aches,dry eyes,anxiety general feeling c**p and in the end phoned gp asked for a gp that was...

Have been going to the doctors for a year complaining about muscle aches,dry eye...

VanessaB

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Is there a cure for swollen feet, throat irritation and numbness of hands and feet

I have been living with Hypothyroidism for almost fifteen years now. I am one of those Indian house wives who hasn't paid much attention or critically...

I have been living with Hypothyroidism for almost fifteen years now. I am one of...

sisterhypo

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Does anyone have painfull feet , as if wearing a pair of shoes 2 sizes too small?

I have MS and need an increase in my T3. I have been on 20mcg of T3 for 6-7 years and felt good. I am booked in to see a good doc at the backend of July but...

I have MS and need an increase in my T3. I have been on 20mcg of T3 for 6-7 yea...

woopsadaisy

•11 years ago

14 Replies

T3 not available in France!

Took my prescription to the pharmacy to be told (with a mixture of disapproval and glee) that T3 isn't available in France :-( So I am going to buy some...

Took my prescription to the pharmacy to be told (with a mixture of disapproval a...

joboise

•11 years ago

13 Replies

My cholesterol & BP are sky high, my Dr want to treat that but has given me T3 as well, will it really help?

This is my first post, I could write and epic, but I know my story is very familiar. Years of being patronised by my GP then diagnosed with hashimotos and was...

This is my first post, I could write and epic, but I know my story is very famil...

joboise

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Does this sound odd?

Hi there, I've been given the official diagnosis by my GP today that I have hypothyroidism and he has now started me on levothyroxine - 25mcg a day in the...

Hi there, I've been given the official diagnosis by my GP today that I have hypo...

Blossom234

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Official diagnosis today

Well, it's been a long year and a bit, but I've finally been told by my GP that I have an underactive thyroid. I now start on levothyroxine with the dosage...

Well, it's been a long year and a bit, but I've finally been told by my GP that ...

Blossom234

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Just picked up my T3

I have got my back order of 3 pots and an additional 6 pots of my new prescription. It has been a phaff but they are now here and I have 81 days worth of...

I have got my back order of 3 pots and an additional 6 pots of my new prescripti...

Poppy03

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Thanks to all who gave me help on my last question. Has anyone got problems with weak flaking nails, is there a remedy.

Tober

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Latest results of various tests ! Hoping doctor will start treating my thyroid

! Serum TSH level 4.46 (0.40-4.00) Serum free T4 15.5 (12.00-22.00) Serum Vitamin B12 333 (180.00-800.00) ! Serum ferritin 20...

! Serum TSH level 4.46 (0.40-4.00) Serum free T4 15.5 (12.00-22.0...

loulabel

•11 years ago

4 Replies

I want to get tested for Pernicious Anaemia but take B12supplements

1000ug sublingual per day. How long or do I need to stop taking the B12? My blood tests have come back for the second time with abnormals. RBC 3.60...

1000ug sublingual per day. How long or do I need to stop taking the B12? My ...

shambles

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Thinking of trying CMT3, But is it simple or is it complicated and expensive?

I'm on T3 only at the moment and I'd like to try the CMT3. On the one hand it looks fairly simple to try, spacing your T3 out and taking some before your...

I'm on T3 only at the moment and I'd like to try the CMT3. On the one hand it lo...

Totoro

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Why are all brands of Levothyroxine (100) not the same?

I have been on levothyroxine (100) + liothyronine for over 12 years and had no problems with these meds until recently. My chemist supplies different makes...

I have been on levothyroxine (100) + liothyronine for over 12 years and had no p...

dizzy864

•11 years ago

34 Replies

can you all please sign? every signature counts!!

we need you guys to help our petition for better thyroid care, all signatures count we need you! http://you.38degrees.org.uk/p/UKthyroidpetition

we need you guys to help our petition for better thyroid care, all signatures co...

nichola79

•11 years ago

1 Reply

would you all please take the time out to sign this petition for better thyroid care?

http://you.38degrees.org.uk/p/UKthyroidpetition We will oneday beat this, every signature counts, please let us all end this battle! xx

http://you.38degrees.org.uk/p/UKthyroidpetition We will oneday beat this, eve...

nichola79

•11 years ago

45 Replies

Thyroid cancer

Hi all this is my 1st ever blog. I've been in remission for 5yrs after total thyroidectomy and removal of 52 lymph nodes due to papillary cancer that had...

Hi all this is my 1st ever blog. I've been in remission for 5yrs after total thy...

charlie35

•11 years ago

11 Replies

current test results can anyone advise if ok

Hi, My most recent tests for vitb12 and bone profile are below ,can anyone tell me if they are ok, some of them, havent a clue what they are as fancy names!...

Hi, My most recent tests for vitb12 and bone profile are below ,can anyone tell...

Corinne

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Transitioning from T4 to Armour

First I would like to thank everybody that responded to my blog post"Roslins visit to Dr S". I think I have been a bit overwhelmed and scared now that I have...

First I would like to thank everybody that responded to my blog post"Roslins vis...

roslin

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Tintinitis ,numb face,tingling and depression driving me mad x

Anyone the same x

fion

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Hyper and really fed up

Hi I have been Hyper for nearly two years and it doesn't seem to be settling down. I have a wonderful Endo who will only treat the thyroid my GP didn't ask...

Hi I have been Hyper for nearly two years and it doesn't seem to be settling ...

elayneg

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Xray instead of ultrasound

Hi am now more confused aa the ultrasound my doc sent me for turned out to be two xrays one side and one front when I asked about what they saw was curtly told...

Hi am now more confused aa the ultrasound my doc sent me for turned out to be tw...

mamamazz

•11 years ago

2 Replies

really annoyed with my GP

Hi, having been recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism, i have managed to suffer almost 4 months of suffering every side effect symptom of taking...

Hi, having been recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism, i have managed to suf...

louby66

•11 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for May 2013

Has anyone used liquorice root for treating adrenals before?

Why do labs not test T3 when it has been ticked on the request form?

Does note under my TSH level on blood test mean doctor could ask for FT3 or other tests if required

Good endos in the UK? Dr Partha Kar?

Advice on Adrenal Testing Please

Armour is "a multi active constituent product". Official!

Subject Access Request

lightheaded

A year later

Is there a cure for swollen feet, throat irritation and numbness of hands and feet

Does anyone have painfull feet , as if wearing a pair of shoes 2 sizes too small?

T3 not available in France!

My cholesterol & BP are sky high, my Dr want to treat that but has given me T3 as well, will it really help?

Does this sound odd?

Official diagnosis today

Just picked up my T3

Thanks to all who gave me help on my last question. Has anyone got problems with weak flaking nails, is there a remedy.

Latest results of various tests ! Hoping doctor will start treating my thyroid

I want to get tested for Pernicious Anaemia but take B12supplements

Thinking of trying CMT3, But is it simple or is it complicated and expensive?

Why are all brands of Levothyroxine (100) not the same?

can you all please sign? every signature counts!!

would you all please take the time out to sign this petition for better thyroid care?

Thyroid cancer

current test results can anyone advise if ok

Transitioning from T4 to Armour

Tintinitis ,numb face,tingling and depression driving me mad x

Hyper and really fed up

Xray instead of ultrasound

really annoyed with my GP

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