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3rd week of Cynomel, some good effects, some bad!

Over 3 weeks I have increased my Cynomel and now take 25 mcg, in two doses. I have had more energy most days and lost 5 lbs. My blood pressure (dangerously...

Over 3 weeks I have increased my Cynomel and now take 25 mcg, in two doses. I ha...

joboise

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Weight loss not possible when taking carbimazole

I am taking carbimazole, does this prevent you from losing weight, i have been on a low fat low carb diet for 6 weeks and not lost any weight at all this is...

I am taking carbimazole, does this prevent you from losing weight, i have been o...

Tatty10

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Burning toes/foot?leg?

Hi there, I've been taking my 50mcg of T4 since Saturday last week (15/06/2013) from 25mcg as directed by my doctor. I got up this morning, a bit earlier than...

Hi there, I've been taking my 50mcg of T4 since Saturday last week (15/06/2013) ...

Blossom234

•11 years ago

17 Replies

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Alpha Lipoic Acid, anyone taking it?

Does anyone on here take Alpha Lipoic Acid - ALA. I have only just learnt a little bit about it, but I believe it can lower thyroid hormones. I really want to...

Does anyone on here take Alpha Lipoic Acid - ALA. I have only just learnt a litt...

tingles

•11 years ago

2 Replies

I would like to know which hospitals in England offer the best care for thyroid conditions, particularly as regards thyroid operations.

chocolate9

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Best brand of NDT to get in the UK , cost and where it can be ordered from.

Spoke to my pharmacist today about NDT, told him i was going to ask my gp for it, its costs £55 a month for my t3 and t4 so I thought it was a good excuse to...

Spoke to my pharmacist today about NDT, told him i was going to ask my gp for it...

kizziemaria

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Levothyroxine (T4) and Liothyronine (T3)

Hello all.... I was taking 175mcg of Levothyroxine but on request, my consultant reduced the Levo and wrote to my GP requesting Liothyronine to be given to...

Hello all.... I was taking 175mcg of Levothyroxine but on request, my consult...

marbez10

•11 years ago

7 Replies

got my Horizon pack today

I sent off for the the horizon blood test pack for full thyroid and it arrived today...not to take bloods on a friday so will wait till monday...should i take...

I sent off for the the horizon blood test pack for full thyroid and it arrived t...

babymaker

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Does anyone else have a burning sensation in their throat after eating? Is this normal?

leighma81

•11 years ago

4 Replies

symptoms with levothyroxine and the actvis brand

I am on 100 mcg of levo, the actvis brand as goldshield is no longer available and i have been getting symptoms of headaches and feeling feverish, one minute...

I am on 100 mcg of levo, the actvis brand as goldshield is no longer available a...

elements

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Confused

Have been on Levo 25mcg since 4/5/13 (blood results on 15/4/13 showed) TSH 8.35 T411.4 new bloods show: TSH 4.63 range 0.35 - 5.00 T4 13.2 range...

Have been on Levo 25mcg since 4/5/13 (blood results on 15/4/13 showed) TSH 8.3...

alfie365

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Armour to T3?

Hi All... Just wondered if anyone has gone from NDT to T3 or Levo to T3 and made the transition smoothly? Whats the best way to go about this task? Si

Hi All... Just wondered if anyone has gone from NDT to T3 or Levo to T3 and m...

sporty333

•11 years ago

25 Replies

Just had first blood results since starting Erfa, your help please.

Hi to everyone I started Erfa about 3 months ago and am taking 1 and half grains ( statrted with half grain.) Had blood test yesterday. The private doc...

Hi to everyone I started Erfa about 3 months ago and am taking 1 and half gra...

lizzie1

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Thyroid Cyst yipppieee..!Part 3

And a good afternoon to everybody. Have just got back from seeing the Top Surgeon for Thyroid stuff (yes thats the techincal term!!) and I must say I must be...

And a good afternoon to everybody. Have just got back from seeing the Top Surgeo...

pipasawrus

•11 years ago

4 Replies

levels now sorted but y still depression?

im now on 100 levo but my mood swings are terrible, please some1 have a answer as I feel like im going crazy. Thanks

im now on 100 levo but my mood swings are terrible, please some1 have a answer a...

fattynearing40

•11 years ago

17 Replies

I have read that you shouldn't take sea kelp along with levo...have any of you done this??? Im trying to weigh up the pros and cons..thanks

justina72

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Taking levo at night if you need to eat?

I’ve (finally) been on levo 75mcg for the last ten days. Probably too soon to say how it’s going, but I had a dilemma and I wonder what other people do in...

I’ve (finally) been on levo 75mcg for the last ten days. Probably too soon to s...

Ansteynomad

•11 years ago

6 Replies

petition to improve endo services for thyroid sufferers

apologies if you've already seen this or its been posted here but just came across this petition to improve GP and endo services for thyroid and auto-immune...

apologies if you've already seen this or its been posted here but just came acro...

chicken3

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Cysts, Increase of Levo and Iron

Morning all. I'm just back from my specialist who is now putting me back in the care of my GP's. He's increasing my dose to 150mcg of levothyroxine (starting...

Morning all. I'm just back from my specialist who is now putting me back in the ...

pennyrose

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Drug price collusion allegations appalling, says Hunt

Although initially this appears to be somewhat off-topic (OT), further reading expressly identifies the supply of specials such as "unlicensed medicines for...

Although initially this appears to be somewhat off-topic (OT), further reading e...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

15 Replies

Honest answer,does levo cause anxiety symptoms x

fion

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Change in results again! Any ideas?

Ive been feeling good for a while, but then had a virus yet again 3rd one since Christmas. Saw the Nurse Practitioner requested Bloods again. Blood test show...

Ive been feeling good for a while, but then had a virus yet again 3rd one since ...

sarah2237

•11 years ago

4 Replies

How to balance goitrogens in your diet

Chris Kresser, one of my favourite 'health writers' has published a transcript of a podcast conversation which covers several topics, including How to...

Chris Kresser, one of my favourite 'health writers' has published a transcript o...

RedApple

Administrator•11 years ago

2 Replies

Fibromyalgia Is Not All In Your Head, New Research Confirms

As lots of members here have been told they have fibromyalgia, I thought it relevant to post about some new research relating to this controversial diagnosis....

As lots of members here have been told they have fibromyalgia, I thought it rele...

RedApple

Administrator•11 years ago

16 Replies

Is it just more time now??

Blood results have finally come in good after being hypo for around 6 months -: TSH 0.2 (.5-5) , t4 24 (10-20) , t3 5.7 (3.5-6) These results are after 5...

Blood results have finally come in good after being hypo for around 6 months -: ...

Xenelk

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Finally got FT3 and FT4 levels tested!

Its taken a while but my new private endo tested my FT3 and FT4 levels. FT4 14.7 (12-22) FT3 4.9 (3.1-6.8) TSH 4.27 (0.27-4.2) high Intact PTH 26...

Its taken a while but my new private endo tested my FT3 and FT4 levels. FT4 1...

leighma81

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Forget-sunshine-If-want-boost-Vitamin-D-levels-pop-PROBIOTIC

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2345243/Forget-sunshine-If-want-boost-Vitamin-D-levels-pop-PROBIOTIC.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2345243/Forget-sunshine-If-want-boost-...

escalade

•11 years ago

19 Replies

Diet on block and replace?

OK - I have Graves and am on 40mcg Carbimazole for overactive (TSH was 0.03 in March) then June's results show TSH of 74 (severely underactive) and have been...

OK - I have Graves and am on 40mcg Carbimazole for overactive (TSH was 0.03 in M...

pingpong

•11 years ago

7 Replies

3 weeks in and suddenly have energy, normal???

hi all, back again with more questions ;) is it normal to feel quite good after a few weeks on eltroxin? im only on 50 and thought i would probably need...

hi all, back again with more questions ;) is it normal to feel quite good afte...

gracegirl78

•11 years ago

1 Reply

New Member - Male 36Yrs of age, recent Diagnosis 2 x Levothyroxine 25mg starter dose & my Muscles & Joint's ache ? I also feel so tired ?

My Symptoms have gotten worse not better, I have known for years i wasn't right and my Doctore reckons by Christmas I will be on the correct level and i should...

My Symptoms have gotten worse not better, I have known for years i wasn't right ...

ja50n01

•11 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for June 2013

3rd week of Cynomel, some good effects, some bad!

Weight loss not possible when taking carbimazole

Burning toes/foot?leg?

Alpha Lipoic Acid, anyone taking it?

I would like to know which hospitals in England offer the best care for thyroid conditions, particularly as regards thyroid operations.

Best brand of NDT to get in the UK , cost and where it can be ordered from.

Levothyroxine (T4) and Liothyronine (T3)

got my Horizon pack today

Does anyone else have a burning sensation in their throat after eating? Is this normal?

symptoms with levothyroxine and the actvis brand

Confused

Armour to T3?

Just had first blood results since starting Erfa, your help please.

Thyroid Cyst yipppieee..!Part 3

levels now sorted but y still depression?

I have read that you shouldn't take sea kelp along with levo...have any of you done this??? Im trying to weigh up the pros and cons..thanks

Taking levo at night if you need to eat?

petition to improve endo services for thyroid sufferers

Cysts, Increase of Levo and Iron

Drug price collusion allegations appalling, says Hunt

Honest answer,does levo cause anxiety symptoms x

Change in results again! Any ideas?

How to balance goitrogens in your diet

Fibromyalgia Is Not All In Your Head, New Research Confirms

Is it just more time now??

Finally got FT3 and FT4 levels tested!

Forget-sunshine-If-want-boost-Vitamin-D-levels-pop-PROBIOTIC

Diet on block and replace?

3 weeks in and suddenly have energy, normal???

New Member - Male 36Yrs of age, recent Diagnosis 2 x Levothyroxine 25mg starter dose & my Muscles & Joint's ache ? I also feel so tired ?

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