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green coffee bean extract & thyroxine ??

Hi any one on thyroxine tried the green coffee bean extract to lose weight? Just wondering as I am thinking of trying it.

Hi any one on thyroxine tried the green coffee bean extract to lose weight? Just...

Hellsbells

•11 years ago

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T3 supply issues - tell your MP, let's sort this

I rang my MP about the T3 shortages.. I suggested that one UK supplier was a bit silly and that they should a) buy some from abroad to store in case this...

I rang my MP about the T3 shortages.. I suggested that one UK supplier was a bit...

Redditch

•11 years ago

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dose over 3. grains. still feel bad.

erfathyroid

•11 years ago

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Blood test results

Hi there, 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...

Hi there, I`ve just had a second blood test done today, the first one was abo...

JLD1

•11 years ago

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Please - can anyone comment on the blood test results below?

I'd really appreciate some more answers to my last posts. I reckon because I split the results into 2 questions for iron and for thyroid, thinking that I...

I'd really appreciate some more answers to my last posts. I reckon because I sp...

Schenks

•11 years ago

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Hi i would kindly need some help if anyone could assist me my swelling in the neck is much bigger and i am very worried.

I was dignose with MEN1 in 2008,i had notice that i have a big swelling in my neck n before in 2008 while i was in singapore below are my findings from my...

I was dignose with MEN1 in 2008,i had notice that i have a big swelling in my ne...

zeider

•11 years ago

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HELP WITH UNDERSTANTING ADRENAL SALIVA TEST. HELPPPP!!!!

Dear all I was diagnosed after severe joint paint in my shoulders back and legs that was unbeareable, i felt cold and tired, i new something was on as i...

Dear all I was diagnosed after severe joint paint in my shoulders back and le...

anuska

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Goitre

Hi has anyone had a swollen painful thyroid? Does the pain radiate out to ears headache and shoulder? I am seeing my doc later to discuss medication , I have...

Hi has anyone had a swollen painful thyroid? Does the pain radiate out to ears h...

rubysjules

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Levothyroxine instruction leaflet blood pressure

On the leaflet it says consult your doctor before taking these if you have high blood pressure. I've been in them for 3 years and have recently been told I...

On the leaflet it says consult your doctor before taking these if you have high ...

Thyroidmeg

•11 years ago

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Another useful Hughes Syndrome Patient's Day - with the useful attendance of Lyn Mynott from TUK

Last Wednesday I was at St Thomas' Hospital, London - l went along early to meet and greet old and new faces to our Patient Conference, which is an annual...

Last Wednesday I was at St Thomas' Hospital, London - l went along early to mee...

MaryF

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Hot Flushes during menopause

I took HRT for a long while at GP's suggestion but have now weaned myself of this. However night sweats have now returned and I have disturbed sleep every...

I took HRT for a long while at GP's suggestion but have now weaned myself of thi...

gardenerSue57

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Please review as want to visit endo armed!!

Hi I am seeing an endo in Monday with results as follows Tsh 3.80 range 0.5-4.0 T4 16 unsure of range Tpo antibodies 887 range 0-39 I am symptomatic...

Hi I am seeing an endo in Monday with results as follows Tsh 3.80 range 0.5-4...

richard123

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Worriied about my daughters thyroid test results

I have used this site for several years and have been so aided by the wealth of information here and I have finally started to get my thyroid under control.My...

I have used this site for several years and have been so aided by the wealth of ...

Val-55

•11 years ago

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Tsh 0.01 T3 5.10 Doctor said I need specialist. what do the numbers indicate????

I have been reading your blogs for sometime now and was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 62 years ago at the age of 16, I was put on Armour thyroid at this time...

I have been reading your blogs for sometime now and was diagnosed with hypothyro...

Louwelsa

•11 years ago

34 Replies

Running out of Armour. What do I do?

I'm on Armour - prescribed by a consultant 4 hours away. I cannot get to see him for a further appointment and despite leaving heaps of messages with...

I'm on Armour - prescribed by a consultant 4 hours away. I cannot get to see hi...

boing

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Doncaster Hospital Endos

Has anyone got any comments to share please?

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Diagnosed with burned out thyroid and autoimmune disease. Put on 9 lb in 6 weeks - skin flaky and weak as a kitten.

...any idea when I may feel better and lose the weight? Seeing Prof B at London Clinic..... All advice gratefully received.... Taking meds at 5am before...

...any idea when I may feel better and lose the weight? Seeing Prof B at London ...

Southlondon

•11 years ago

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What is the normal level . My doctor said my level when tested is 97?

Mendip

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Could anyone recommend some liquid vitamin D that isn't too expensive? I tried taking tablets but they made me feel exhausted.

Totoro

•11 years ago

8 Replies

GP's in Coventry that will refer to Dr S.

My GP downright refuses to refer me to Dr Skinner. Is there anyone on here from Coventry who managed to get a referral without any issue?

My GP downright refuses to refer me to Dr Skinner. Is there anyone on here fro...

gordies

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Could anyone tell me if it is normal to get lots of viral infections if u have graves and on levothyroxine?

motherofcats

•11 years ago

8 Replies

D3 Results now in

37.7 nmol/L I weigh ~100kg so assume I need ~5000IU a day to reach 100 nmol/L Can I just take 35,000IU on a Sunday? Thanks

37.7 nmol/L I weigh ~100kg so assume I need ~5000IU a day to reach 100 nmol/L...

gareth83

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Doctor Skinner

Hi Can anyone tell me if Doctor Skinner just deals with Thyroid Issues as I am hypo and I am thinking of seeing him, but I would possible like to make an...

Hi Can anyone tell me if Doctor Skinner just deals with Thyroid Issues as I am ...

lucylocks

•11 years ago

13 Replies

bullied at work because of my hypothyroidism symptoms

I have worked in a well known supermarket chain for 18yrs, can't remember if I told them I had congenital hypothyroidism or not when I started. Having been...

I have worked in a well known supermarket chain for 18yrs, can't remember if I t...

oldandthyroid

•11 years ago

44 Replies

Blood test results

Female 47 and Hashimoto's. Recently been very unwell, signed off sick. I had Mri scans, ct scans and blood tests. Bloods revealed ANA positive 1:80 with...

Female 47 and Hashimoto's. Recently been very unwell, signed off sick. I had Mri...

angelharley

•11 years ago

22 Replies

Hi all

3 years to finally get my GP to request T3 blood test - had test, then Lab refused to analyse as I am on Levothyroxine 150mcg. What now? Private?

3 years to finally get my GP to request T3 blood test - had test, then Lab refus...

Terri66

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Graves - Hyperthyroidism & Me :-)

So at the end of 2011 my regular aches and pains worsened and my clothes starting to shrink. I was fit & healthy(ish), walked to and from work (min 4 miles...

So at the end of 2011 my regular aches and pains worsened and my clothes startin...

Granitecitygirl

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Case Study Needed!

A leading "real life" magazine is looking for a case study. They are looking for a woman aged 23 - 45 who was diagnosed within the last two years and who had...

A leading "real life" magazine is looking for a case study. They are looking fo...

lynmynott

Partner•11 years ago

2 Replies

T3

Just off the phone from mercury . They said t3 will be available from next month And that the injection was available in the mean time should they run out

Just off the phone from mercury . They said t3 will be available from next month...

hh46

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Blood Test results, any help please

Just got a letter posted to me but meant frot my Gp from endo, Serum osmolality 284. vit d 78, calcium 2.3, FT4 16.6, FT3 5.4, prolactin 74, My TSH is <0.05...

Just got a letter posted to me but meant frot my Gp from endo, Serum osmolality ...

saints

•11 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for May 2013

green coffee bean extract & thyroxine ??

T3 supply issues - tell your MP, let's sort this

dose over 3. grains. still feel bad.

Blood test results

Please - can anyone comment on the blood test results below?

Hi i would kindly need some help if anyone could assist me my swelling in the neck is much bigger and i am very worried.

HELP WITH UNDERSTANTING ADRENAL SALIVA TEST. HELPPPP!!!!

Goitre

Levothyroxine instruction leaflet blood pressure

Another useful Hughes Syndrome Patient's Day - with the useful attendance of Lyn Mynott from TUK

Hot Flushes during menopause

Please review as want to visit endo armed!!

Worriied about my daughters thyroid test results

Tsh 0.01 T3 5.10 Doctor said I need specialist. what do the numbers indicate????

Running out of Armour. What do I do?

Doncaster Hospital Endos

Diagnosed with burned out thyroid and autoimmune disease. Put on 9 lb in 6 weeks - skin flaky and weak as a kitten.

What is the normal level . My doctor said my level when tested is 97?

Could anyone recommend some liquid vitamin D that isn't too expensive? I tried taking tablets but they made me feel exhausted.

GP's in Coventry that will refer to Dr S.

Could anyone tell me if it is normal to get lots of viral infections if u have graves and on levothyroxine?

D3 Results now in

Doctor Skinner

bullied at work because of my hypothyroidism symptoms

Blood test results

Hi all

Graves - Hyperthyroidism & Me :-)

Case Study Needed!

T3

Blood Test results, any help please

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