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I could do with some advice re questions to ask GP, I have an appt on Thursday

Hi, I have a very long story and will not bore you with it! After 14 years of being very unwell and having a dx of Cronic Fatigue Syndrome, I was finally dx...

Hi, I have a very long story and will not bore you with it! After 14 years of be...

pollyanna

•11 years ago

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Appointment with Dr S - best way to prepare?

Hi, i have an appt in Birmingham at the end of the month and was wondering what is the best way to prepare. I have a very long and complex health history (ill...

Hi, i have an appt in Birmingham at the end of the month and was wondering what ...

Justy

•11 years ago

13 Replies

T3 shortage

Saw my GP this afternoon and the advice he gave me was to take T4 again even though he knows I was very ill on this with high T4 blood results and very low T3...

Saw my GP this afternoon and the advice he gave me was to take T4 again even tho...

joprince

•11 years ago

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T3 Shortage

I managed to get some T3 today from my Tesco pharmacy, although not all that were ordered on the prescription. I take 40mg daily along with 150 mg of T4. I...

I managed to get some T3 today from my Tesco pharmacy, although not all that wer...

sheila747

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Managing my own medication

Some advice please. Just visited docs, slightly low level vitD, 6.5. I'm on 50 mcg levothyroxine. Doc says that my thyroid tests normal, I questioned him on...

Some advice please. Just visited docs, slightly low level vitD, 6.5. I'm on 50 m...

Elaine22

•11 years ago

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I do not understand the results given for my Thyroid test-please help.

I had a Thyroid test a couple of weeks ago as a consultant thought I might have an underactive Thyroid. It did appear that quite a number of my symptoms did...

I had a Thyroid test a couple of weeks ago as a consultant thought I might have ...

Newhere

•11 years ago

18 Replies

is there any diet pills i could take with having a under-active thyroid but am taking tablets for epilepsy

juneepy64

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Using same name on other Health Unlocked forums?

If you were to use another Health Unlocked forum, would you use the same name as on this one? Thanks

If you were to use another Health Unlocked forum, would you use the same name as...

Christabel

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Please Help

A nurse friend told me to get my thyroid checked as I am struggling to lose weight and seem puffed up and have many other symptoms of hypothyroidism. I rang...

A nurse friend told me to get my thyroid checked as I am struggling to lose weig...

beautifulme

•11 years ago

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TSH = 1.5 (0.3-5.5) FT4 = 9.8 (10-19.8) and FT3 = 4.6 (3.5-6.7).......Advice gratefully received

Well my Dr has finally agreed to the additional tests (such as B-12/iron/folate etc) but is still putting the case across that my FT4's are fine and medically...

Well my Dr has finally agreed to the additional tests (such as B-12/iron/folate ...

Brown321

•11 years ago

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More blood tests, help gratefully received.

**little update. Just been online and it shows that high serum folate, low B12, high bilirubin and high cholestrol are all signs of pernicious aneamia - even...

**little update. Just been online and it shows that high serum folate, low B12, ...

melodypond

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Has Anyone Tried Adding An Over the counter T3 To Their Levo??

I have been on Levo for 8 weeks, and to be honest I am not feeling any better, and in fact have put on more weight. I have convinced myself I must have a...

I have been on Levo for 8 weeks, and to be honest I am not feeling any better, a...

mitchell66

•11 years ago

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Epilim (sodium valproate) - wrecks havoc with thyroid?

Hi. I've been taking both Epilim (sodium valproate) and Tegretol (carbamazepine) for about 20+ years. I read a medical paper sometime ago that mentioned...

Hi. I've been taking both Epilim (sodium valproate) and Tegretol (carbamaze...

BrecklandRanger

•11 years ago

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Need some advice re visit to see GP on Thursday!

Hi, I have a very long story and will not bore you with it! After 14 years of being very unwell and having a dx of Cronic Fatigue Syndrome, I was finally dx...

Hi, I have a very long story and will not bore you with it! After 14 years of be...

pollyanna

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Pulse B12 Article

Pulse has just run a B12 article, which is generally excellent. I would very much wish to know that most GPs had read it - or were already ahead of it!...

Pulse has just run a B12 article, which is generally excellent. I would very muc...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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Itchy Ears

I must have the cleanest ears in the UK. I clean them thoroughly inside and out each day because for years I have been plagued by itchy ears. Gone. Yes,...

I must have the cleanest ears in the UK. I clean them thoroughly inside and out...

rosetrees

•11 years ago

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Finally, an Endo who listens!

I saw the Endo recommended by Jackie a couple of days ago and what a lovely person she is. She listened carefully to what I said, read the 4 pages of typed...

I saw the Endo recommended by Jackie a couple of days ago and what a lovely pers...

Confused77

•11 years ago

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TSH in reference range is not reliable indicator of adequate treatment

Just wrote a new blog post on the failings of the current use of the TSH laboratory test. You can find the link to it on my 'Recovering with T3' Facebook page:...

Just wrote a new blog post on the failings of the current use of the TSH laborat...

PaulRobinson

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Hair loss.Are you suffering.If so is it just general all over or in one place Good article in daily Mail Good Health With a good plug for us

jjlily

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Blood tests are back (cringe)

I requested calcium which is normal, but I have a vitamin d which is 16nmol/L which is low and my thyroid peroxidase antibody level is just shocking 1000 lu/mL...

I requested calcium which is normal, but I have a vitamin d which is 16nmol/L wh...

sam1986

•11 years ago

26 Replies

Hypothyroid and metal implants

I have bi-lateral knee implants, both at same time, One knee is causing trouble now. Researching causes etc., I came across something I have not seen...

I have bi-lateral knee implants, both at same time, One knee is causing trouble ...

siskin

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Can anyone help please with T3, CT3M and Prednisolone dosage. I feel weird.

Hi, Can anyone advise me please, I have been using T3 for just over three weeks, as I am no longer converting T4. I spoke to Dr P ten days ago, who is...

Hi, Can anyone advise me please, I have been using T3 for just over three wee...

TJM3

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Thyroid removal B12

Being Hyperthyroid I'm having my thyroid removed on the 5th June. I have B12 injections every 3 months at the moment. Can anyone tell me if they have...

Being Hyperthyroid I'm having my thyroid removed on the 5th June. I have B12 in...

lynnp

•11 years ago

2 Replies

sympathetic endos

Hi does anyone have any suggestions for a sympathetic endo in the sussex area?

jeanniex

•11 years ago

2 Replies

My story and blood test results. please help

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 always been vey...

I was diagnosed after severe joint paint in my shoulders back and legs that was ...

anuska

•11 years ago

2 Replies

How to interpret B-12 results?

If anybody can provide some guidance on this issue, it would be much appreciated. Have another appointment with the Dr tomorrow and people have suggested...

If anybody can provide some guidance on this issue, it would be much appreciated...

Brown321

•11 years ago

12 Replies

can't take it no more!

i'm really really struggling, im deciding whether or not to self medicate and buy some ndt, this is awful im dizzy all the time, anxious and foggy its getting...

i'm really really struggling, im deciding whether or not to self medicate and bu...

nichola79

•11 years ago

23 Replies

Does anyone have any info on DHEA?

Ive been on it for some years now as I was told it would help with my M.E. having read some of the possible side effects Im not sure ifit is taking DHEA or my...

Ive been on it for some years now as I was told it would help with my M.E. havin...

tavy

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Vitamin D - a study from aace.com

Abstract #1075 VITAMIN D STATUS IN AUTOIMMUNE HYPOTHYROIDISM Sunil Kota, MD1 , Lalit Meher2 , Sruti Jammula, PhD3 , Kirtikumar Modi1 1. Medwin...

Abstract #1075 VITAMIN D STATUS IN AUTOIMMUNE HYPOTHYROIDISM Sunil Kota, MD1...

marram

•11 years ago

2 Replies

are vitamin d from amazon ok to buy? please help i found 1 year supply.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Strength-Cholecalciferol-Suitable-Vegetarians-Supplement/dp/B009HACL7O/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2RI32YCAJ1N

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Strength-Cholecalciferol-Suitable-Vegetarians-Supplement...

anuska

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2013

I could do with some advice re questions to ask GP, I have an appt on Thursday

Appointment with Dr S - best way to prepare?

T3 shortage

T3 Shortage

Managing my own medication

I do not understand the results given for my Thyroid test-please help.

is there any diet pills i could take with having a under-active thyroid but am taking tablets for epilepsy

Using same name on other Health Unlocked forums?

Please Help

TSH = 1.5 (0.3-5.5) FT4 = 9.8 (10-19.8) and FT3 = 4.6 (3.5-6.7).......Advice gratefully received

More blood tests, help gratefully received.

Has Anyone Tried Adding An Over the counter T3 To Their Levo??

Epilim (sodium valproate) - wrecks havoc with thyroid?

Need some advice re visit to see GP on Thursday!

Pulse B12 Article

Itchy Ears

Finally, an Endo who listens!

TSH in reference range is not reliable indicator of adequate treatment

Hair loss.Are you suffering.If so is it just general all over or in one place Good article in daily Mail Good Health With a good plug for us

Blood tests are back (cringe)

Hypothyroid and metal implants

Can anyone help please with T3, CT3M and Prednisolone dosage. I feel weird.

Thyroid removal B12

sympathetic endos

My story and blood test results. please help

How to interpret B-12 results?

can't take it no more!

Does anyone have any info on DHEA?

Vitamin D - a study from aace.com

are vitamin d from amazon ok to buy? please help i found 1 year supply.

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