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Hello, Does any one have any suggestions on how to increase my energy levels? I am taking 100 of Levo and it just doesn't touch the tiredness. I despair at...

Hello, Does any one have any suggestions on how to increase my energy levels? I ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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does anyone have any ideas about how I can help my body convert t4 to t3?

Hi I had my thyroid removed last year been taking thyroxine 100 not feeling good doctor has just told me my t3 level is low and has been for a year first I...

Hi I had my thyroid removed last year been taking thyroxine 100 not feeling good...

Piedo

•11 years ago

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Now Pretty Sure My Thyroid's NOT the Problem DESPITE History & Test Results Recovery Is Possible - Update

Back again with a ~3 month progress update and interesting news. It's 3 months since I started taking 1. vitex agnus castus + evening primrose/starflower...

Back again with a ~3 month progress update and interesting news. It's 3 month...

skyfall

•11 years ago

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Feeling anxious, very tense and snappy - is my medication right?

Have Hashimotos and low Vit D and iron. Started on 25mcg Levo in Dec, increased to 50mcg in Feb when also started on Vit d and iron. Had acute thyroiditis...

Have Hashimotos and low Vit D and iron. Started on 25mcg Levo in Dec, increase...

Woodhouse

•11 years ago

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Blood Reference Ranges

Hi all You may have this document already but thought it might be of use to some of us. Although it doesn't always correlate to the varying ranges/lab...

Hi all You may have this document already but thought it might be of use to s...

Suedan

•11 years ago

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berberine- candida and glucose

Does anybody have experience of this supplement. It looks very good but does it work?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berberine Roslinxx

Does anybody have experience of this supplement. It looks very good but does it ...

roslin

•11 years ago

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Carbimazole manufacturing problem?

I've been waiting 2 weeks for my pharmacy to complete an owing note for my Carbimazole prescription and when I've chased them today for the 3rd time the...

I've been waiting 2 weeks for my pharmacy to complete an owing note for my Carbi...

Elsie123

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Referral to private Endo

I have been to 2 NHS Endos..referred by GP. I have asked to be referred to a private Endo and he said he must check her out before he decides. If he decides...

I have been to 2 NHS Endos..referred by GP. I have asked to be referred to a pri...

linda65

•11 years ago

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BLOODS

Hi all blood tests back TSH 0.04, Free Thyroxine 17.7 spoke to endo nurse says i have to alternate thyroxine 50 one day 75 the next. What do you think x

Hi all blood tests back TSH 0.04, Free Thyroxine 17.7 spoke to endo nurse says i...

Lifeback

•11 years ago

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Trial Armour

Hi, Been on a trial of Armour for a week - really low dose 1/4 grain. When should I begin to to see improvement. Thanks Penny

Hi, Been on a trial of Armour for a week - really low dose 1/4 grain. When...

QUE6T-33

•11 years ago

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Very confused over

Two phone calls today from GP surgery, first one over me requesting a prescription too early!!! Second one, how many diclofenac do I take daily? Surely they...

Two phone calls today from GP surgery, first one over me requesting a prescripti...

hh46

•11 years ago

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I NEED TO RANT GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Sorry isnt a question or anything but have to let this out. I messaged a friend about the cost of weight watchers etc. Told her id lost a stone but have worked...

Sorry isnt a question or anything but have to let this out. I messaged a friend ...

BexyLS

•11 years ago

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Don't know what to expect

Hi a year ago I went to my docs complaining of tiredness, foggy brain, lack if libido, dry skin and slight swelling on my neck they did a thyroid test but I...

Hi a year ago I went to my docs complaining of tiredness, foggy brain, lack if l...

mamamazz

•11 years ago

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i have increased TSH 11. At present i am not taking any medicine.Please suggest suitable medicine.

sunil587

•11 years ago

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Lab refusing antibody test - Any suggestions?

Hi - my name is Dan, I'm 30 years old and I highly suspect I have thyroid dysfunction. I won't bother listing all the symptoms but suffice it to say, they all...

Hi - my name is Dan, I'm 30 years old and I highly suspect I have thyroid dysfun...

danhalen

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Eyesight and Thyroid ...any link?

I have never had any problems with my eyesight but since having RAI last year I have been having difficulties with my eyes focusing. This is particularly...

I have never had any problems with my eyesight but since having RAI last year I ...

emma_marie

•11 years ago

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7 tablets a day...HELP!

I know that compared to some people on here 7 tablets is nothing but I am VERY confused about what I should and shouldn't take around other tablets and I'm...

I know that compared to some people on here 7 tablets is nothing but I am VERY c...

emma_marie

•11 years ago

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Results from T3

hI, SO i got my latest results and see my endo on 29.5.13. I have been on T3 20 mcg and levo 25mcg for 8 weeks now and i feel beter but last 3 weeks ive felt...

hI, SO i got my latest results and see my endo on 29.5.13. I have been on T3 2...

jayne63

•11 years ago

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Why do I feel so ill? Please help.

I`ve just had a second blood test done today, the first one was about 6 weeks ago and I was told my levels were a bit low and that this suggests I am...

I`ve just had a second blood test done today, the first one was about 6 weeks ag...

JLD1

•11 years ago

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Carb/sugar craving/highTSH - is there a connection?

Another of my hypo symptoms seems to be carb/sugar cravings. One of the reasons why I put on 3+ stone before diagnosis of hypo, was my need to eat a lot of...

Another of my hypo symptoms seems to be carb/sugar cravings. One of the reasons ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Regarding the short synecthan test, could someone remind me of the ranges? Thanks

Cinnamon

•11 years ago

1 Reply

What is the normal for T3?

Just had T3 results seeing the doctor next week again with all the tests that have been done, but the receptionist did tell me over the phone that my T3 was...

Just had T3 results seeing the doctor next week again with all the tests that ha...

marmaris

•11 years ago

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Scottish Parliament Receive Response from Scottish Government

The Scottish Parliament have now received a response from the Scottish Government in regard to whether it will establish a short life working group (SLWG) to...

The Scottish Parliament have now received a response from the Scottish Governmen...

lynmynott

Partner•11 years ago

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Brain Fog. Is this directly linked to the condition hypothyroid or T4 replacement? Would adding T3 help?

I am really struggling with the simplest of tasks that involve using my brain. Lots of silly little mistakes and very poor memory. I am currently on 125mg of...

I am really struggling with the simplest of tasks that involve using my brain. ...

feelold

•11 years ago

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Please help with test results - what is 'normal'?

Please help - I was recently urged to get thyroid function checked by my sister (hypothroid) and a friend (medical background) I have many symptoms that...

Please help - I was recently urged to get thyroid function checked by my sister ...

ghana60

•11 years ago

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weight gain

my previous endo under medicated me for approx 5 months i knew but she wouldn't listen ended up with adrenal fatigue and other problems I'm now with my old...

my previous endo under medicated me for approx 5 months i knew but she wouldn't ...

bossbird

•11 years ago

3 Replies

What Dose of Vit D and Vit B12 should I take

Hi I have previously posted a question regarding the amount of Vit D and Vit B12 I should take I have just received my order, Vit D spray is one spray equals...

Hi I have previously posted a question regarding the amount of Vit D and Vit B1...

lucylocks

•11 years ago

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Weight loss means my weightgain whingeing is over (for the time being)!

Yes, I'm losing weight AT LAST!!! :) After almost giving up on this ever happening - the scales today confirm it! I can also feel it in my body. That tight,...

Yes, I'm losing weight AT LAST!!! :) After almost giving up on this ever happ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

20 Replies

Help with Blood test results yesterday.

Hi, I went to my gp on wednesday feeling really unwell, body aching, constantly tired, dizzy spells, swollen ankle, tingling in arms and legs, and feeling very...

Hi, I went to my gp on wednesday feeling really unwell, body aching, constantly ...

janice1

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Can anyone help me find information about Armour for my NHS endo?

Went to see my endo yesterday, and as always he gives me time, and listens and says he is open minded. He says that he cannot prescribe Armour because it is...

Went to see my endo yesterday, and as always he gives me time, and listens and s...

lisabax

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for May 2013

Help! I'm flagging...

does anyone have any ideas about how I can help my body convert t4 to t3?

Now Pretty Sure My Thyroid's NOT the Problem DESPITE History & Test Results Recovery Is Possible - Update

Feeling anxious, very tense and snappy - is my medication right?

Blood Reference Ranges

berberine- candida and glucose

Carbimazole manufacturing problem?

Referral to private Endo

BLOODS

Trial Armour

Very confused over

I NEED TO RANT GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Don't know what to expect

i have increased TSH 11. At present i am not taking any medicine.Please suggest suitable medicine.

Lab refusing antibody test - Any suggestions?

Eyesight and Thyroid ...any link?

7 tablets a day...HELP!

Results from T3

Why do I feel so ill? Please help.

Carb/sugar craving/highTSH - is there a connection?

Regarding the short synecthan test, could someone remind me of the ranges? Thanks

What is the normal for T3?

Scottish Parliament Receive Response from Scottish Government

Brain Fog. Is this directly linked to the condition hypothyroid or T4 replacement? Would adding T3 help?

Please help with test results - what is 'normal'?

weight gain

What Dose of Vit D and Vit B12 should I take

Weight loss means my weightgain whingeing is over (for the time being)!

Help with Blood test results yesterday.

Can anyone help me find information about Armour for my NHS endo?

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