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to Armour or not to Armour

Hi All , hope you are all having a great bank holiday . I've had a visit from the fourth weeks Leukemia consultant today . A lovely man and full of usefull...

Hi All , hope you are all having a great bank holiday . I've had a visit from t...

dispensing

•11 years ago

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Armour. If you can get T3 without prescription - why can't you get Armour in the same way. Penny

QUE6T-33

•11 years ago

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Autoimmune Thyroiditis With Hypothyroidism Induced By Sugar Substitutes

Many of us have heard or read about artificial sweeteners affecting the thyroid. This is a stunning example reported at the very recent American Association of...

Many of us have heard or read about artificial sweeteners affecting the thyroid....

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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Hyper but resistant.

Why, when cells are resistant to eg. T3, can taking it produce the symptoms of excess. If it is not being absorbed, then how can it have an effect? How can you...

Why, when cells are resistant to eg. T3, can taking it produce the symptoms of e...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Swollen eyelids! Please help.

Hi everybody, i was diagnosed with a overactive thyriod 10 years ago aged 22, over the years it has become underactive then over and now under again. I went to...

Hi everybody, i was diagnosed with a overactive thyriod 10 years ago aged 22, ov...

J_angel

•11 years ago

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Ndt

What is ndt I have noticed several people mention they are taking it .

tactano50

•11 years ago

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'Mercury Pharma Cares' - i think not!!!

Just had a look on Mercury Pharma's website trying to find out any updates regarding the T3 situation & noticed a section to the right saying 'Mercury Pharma...

Just had a look on Mercury Pharma's website trying to find out any updates regar...

kazatthemadhouse

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Ferretin levels

Is a ferretin level of 133 low?

stewartie2001

•11 years ago

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A quick question about fatigue if I may...

Spring has arrived and I have increased my fitness regime as I invariably do when the weather improves. I work out all year round but then resume running to...

Spring has arrived and I have increased my fitness regime as I invariably do whe...

MissBfirstDanBlackBelt

•11 years ago

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pins needles tingling in feet and hands anyone with graves has same?Any other symptoms?Help appreciated

Hi Had blood tests doc says normal. My sister had graves I feel I have symptoms but doc insists I don't he says it would show in blood test. Been to docs 4...

Hi Had blood tests doc says normal. My sister had graves I feel I have symptoms ...

mollyjo

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Hypothyroidism and exercise

I am 66 have been working out daily for 30 years,4 cardio days and 3 weight training days. Diagnosed 1 yr ago with hypoth. Am now on 112mcg past 4 weeks but am...

I am 66 have been working out daily for 30 years,4 cardio days and 3 weight trai...

teisibell

•11 years ago

37 Replies

Hi, I am newly diagnosed Hypo, G.P said my level is 11(not sure exactly what that means?).

Been reading a lot on here, there is so much information! Started Levo just yesterday and was just wondering how long before I may start to feel an...

Been reading a lot on here, there is so much information! Started Levo just yest...

caroline35

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Is this even possible!?

Hi Just been increased from 75 mcgs daily to 75 mcgs and 100 mcgs alternative days. I swear on the days I take 100 mcgs I feel more energised than I do on...

Hi Just been increased from 75 mcgs daily to 75 mcgs and 100 mcgs alternative...

foreversummer

•11 years ago

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Think my dose is too high

I have been feeling fine on 50mcg of levothyroxine until now. I'm on my 4th or 5th week, I take my tablet first thing in the morning then come evening time I...

I have been feeling fine on 50mcg of levothyroxine until now. I'm on my 4th or 5...

sam1986

•11 years ago

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'Chance' diagnosis of Hypothyroidism

At end of 2012 I had cause to take my elderly mother to the local A.& E . When the doctor came to see Mum, he actually (initially) seemed more interested in ME...

At end of 2012 I had cause to take my elderly mother to the local A.& E . When t...

fattyharbuckle

•11 years ago

13 Replies

City Assays - Vitamin D Testing results and some other questions

Hello everyone i have posted a few questions here but i still havent feel like telling my story . i will right it in a blog. I was diagnosed after severe...

Hello everyone i have posted a few questions here but i still havent feel l...

anuska

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Autoimm/idiopathic.?

I have an app with Endo tomorrow and was having a look through my results and only took notice of Autoimm on my notes before but checked today what idiopathic...

I have an app with Endo tomorrow and was having a look through my results and on...

graeme

•11 years ago

8 Replies

What is the highest TSH anyone has lowered naturally and kept down? Basal temp better too!

Hopefully people won't think I am totally mad, as a presently unmedicated (ie not taking Levo etc) I am really torn between starting meds and still reading and...

Hopefully people won't think I am totally mad, as a presently unmedicated (ie no...

storm

•11 years ago

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Saliva Profile - interpretation?

Hi, advice needed on recent Saliva Test:- Sample 1 11.6 (12 - 22 ) Sample 2 18.2 ( 5.0 - 9.0 ) Sample 3 9.7 ( 3.0 - 7.0 ) Sample 4...

Hi, advice needed on recent Saliva Test:- Sample 1 11.6 (12 - 22 ) Samp...

QUE6T-33

•11 years ago

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Thryoid Antibodies and levels all of them unstable but not getting any help currently with 2nd opinion doctor, not looking very promising?

I have CFs/ME and was diagnosed May 2004 following about 6 months of fighting for a diagnosis, it was a nightmare, then about 18 months ago my health took a...

I have CFs/ME and was diagnosed May 2004 following about 6 months of fighting fo...

Shaz123

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Graves Disease and travel vaccinations

Just confirmed Graves diagnosis (via blood test). First symptoms occured just after flu vaccination however may be coincidence. Fairly stable now on low dose...

Just confirmed Graves diagnosis (via blood test). First symptoms occured just af...

cal97

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Simvastatin and effects of!

Cholesterol 7.7 so GP prescribed 40mcg of simvastatin to be taken nightly. Took first one Monday evening. On Wednesday had a funny dizzy spell, but didn't link...

Cholesterol 7.7 so GP prescribed 40mcg of simvastatin to be taken nightly. Took ...

Loo44

•11 years ago

23 Replies

Help please chronic joint pains

Hi I've been quite successfully coping with my hypo for the past 3 years as I managed to persuade my GP to give me T4/T3 combination. Now my GP tells me he...

Hi I've been quite successfully coping with my hypo for the past 3 years as I m...

jeanniex

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Multiple Hypo symptoms but nothing medically wrong.......

Help, I am fairly new to the testing mystery for Hypothyroidism, but have been living with symptoms for several years. Recently these...

Help, I am fairly new to the testing mystery for Hypothyroidism, but ...

Brown321

•11 years ago

32 Replies

On my patient info. sheet Atvis 50 mcg. I cannot see any info. about not eating grapefriut or waiting for several hours before a meal.

I am sure I have read about milk not to be taken either. Can anyone tell me the source of this info. as I love my grapefruit and my tea, with milk. My...

I am sure I have read about milk not to be taken either. Can anyone tell me the...

siskin

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Hi I'm post op day 3 for partial thyroidectomy for diagnostics - started having palpitations last night

Hi I'm post op day 3 for partial thyroidectomy for diagnostics - started having palpitations last night is this normal? Thyroid levels normal pre op. thanks

Hi I'm post op day 3 for partial thyroidectomy for diagnostics - started having ...

Cookielass

•11 years ago

4 Replies

I've been put on thyroxine for a slightly low thyroid. I wasn't "underactive" but very low down within the "normal range". However...

My tendinitis is terrible. Preventing me from working as I'm a fitness instructor and it's in my left hip and both shoulders. Been in thyroxine for just over a...

My tendinitis is terrible. Preventing me from working as I'm a fitness instructo...

vanharps

•11 years ago

4 Replies

i am on 75mgs of thyroxine(synthetic) my boods indicate the levels are ok tsh is 0.01 but i get bouts of fatigue this is over several years

Any ideas as to what is causing this.

geffers

•11 years ago

9 Replies

I have underactive thyroid and am skinny and underweight, why is this and how do I gain weight?

I am in my late teens and have underactive thyroid, and I am very skinny and underweight. This is most unusual for people with underactive thyroid, can anyone...

I am in my late teens and have underactive thyroid, and I am very skinny and und...

1123

•11 years ago

26 Replies

Super racing heart!

Think I'm on week 4 of levothyroxine 50mcg. Today ice noticed a racing heart, palpitations and feeling very nervous. What's going on? I was feeling like a...

Think I'm on week 4 of levothyroxine 50mcg. Today ice noticed a racing heart, pa...

sam1986

•11 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for May 2013

to Armour or not to Armour

Armour. If you can get T3 without prescription - why can't you get Armour in the same way. Penny

Autoimmune Thyroiditis With Hypothyroidism Induced By Sugar Substitutes

Hyper but resistant.

Swollen eyelids! Please help.

Ndt

'Mercury Pharma Cares' - i think not!!!

Ferretin levels

A quick question about fatigue if I may...

pins needles tingling in feet and hands anyone with graves has same?Any other symptoms?Help appreciated

Hypothyroidism and exercise

Hi, I am newly diagnosed Hypo, G.P said my level is 11(not sure exactly what that means?).

Is this even possible!?

Think my dose is too high

'Chance' diagnosis of Hypothyroidism

City Assays - Vitamin D Testing results and some other questions

Autoimm/idiopathic.?

What is the highest TSH anyone has lowered naturally and kept down? Basal temp better too!

Saliva Profile - interpretation?

Thryoid Antibodies and levels all of them unstable but not getting any help currently with 2nd opinion doctor, not looking very promising?

Graves Disease and travel vaccinations

Simvastatin and effects of!

Help please chronic joint pains

Multiple Hypo symptoms but nothing medically wrong.......

On my patient info. sheet Atvis 50 mcg. I cannot see any info. about not eating grapefriut or waiting for several hours before a meal.

Hi I'm post op day 3 for partial thyroidectomy for diagnostics - started having palpitations last night

I've been put on thyroxine for a slightly low thyroid. I wasn't "underactive" but very low down within the "normal range". However...

i am on 75mgs of thyroxine(synthetic) my boods indicate the levels are ok tsh is 0.01 but i get bouts of fatigue this is over several years

I have underactive thyroid and am skinny and underweight, why is this and how do I gain weight?

Super racing heart!

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