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swelling

I asked on here about a soft swelling on the thyroid and was grateful for the helpful replies. I have now an ever growing swelling under my chin with a rash...

I asked on here about a soft swelling on the thyroid and was grateful for the he...

stannny

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Looking for a good doctor. Cannot get help I require. Saying I don't have problem despite having autoimmune thyroiditis.

Can anyone help. I live in Ireland and am searching for a good endocrinologist or doctor who will help me. My TSH is 4.03 and I have high Thyroglobulin...

Can anyone help. I live in Ireland and am searching for a good endocrinologist ...

Scarlett71

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Am starting on Armour - Should I do the CT3M way of dosing straight away? Do I need a cortisol test before doing this?

Woodhouse

•11 years ago

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Test results. Hypo?

Had blood tests taken a few weeks ago and finally have the paperwork. I'm only including those that did not come back within optimum levels. Blood glucose was...

Had blood tests taken a few weeks ago and finally have the paperwork. I'm only i...

ladytelita

•11 years ago

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Why would I have an instant bad reaction to some foods?

It seems that when I eat some foods, I instantly feel unwell. I feel sick,have increased saliva production, my stomach churns, I burp a lot, feel like I'm...

It seems that when I eat some foods, I instantly feel unwell. I feel sick,have i...

klicker

•11 years ago

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Is this result borderline?

Hi I had a thyroid test done 6 weeks ago and it came back TSH 6.1 which according to the doc was high (she said this should be under 4) and said to come back...

Hi I had a thyroid test done 6 weeks ago and it came back TSH 6.1 which accordin...

Roz123

•11 years ago

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Does anyone else have a very wide pulse pressure?

There is a big difference between my systolic and diastolic pressure. For eg. on waking 128 over 59. Other examples are 138 over 70 (at rest) and can go as...

There is a big difference between my systolic and diastolic pressure. For eg. o...

Caze

•11 years ago

12 Replies

What do you all think of these blood test results?

Many thanks for all of the comments re my situation but I have now obtained the blood test results from my visit to the endo on 10th June. Although he did not...

Many thanks for all of the comments re my situation but I have now obtained the ...

Redjane

•11 years ago

4 Replies

pins and needles in fingers

I suffered anxiety and panic attacks for years after a car accident,,then GP informed me i had underactive thyriod...meds helped a bit and i went from normal...

I suffered anxiety and panic attacks for years after a car accident,,then GP inf...

babymaker

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Forgetfulness

Does anyone else have to think hard when asked if they had a good weekend or what they did last night. I'm only 39 is this normal

Does anyone else have to think hard when asked if they had a good weekend or wha...

Thyroidmeg

•11 years ago

13 Replies

THANK YOU to all who are helping with school vouchers offered at checkouts

Many people have and are collecting vouchers offered at the checkouts of Sainsbury, these go to the school room in my local hospital, thanks very much. Also...

Many people have and are collecting vouchers offered at the checkouts of Sainsbu...

MaryF

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Please can you lovely people out there explain my results to me?

My results from Genova Diagnostics are as follows: Central Thyroid Regulation & Activity Total Thyroxine (T4) 98.5...

My results from Genova Diagnostics are as follows: Central Thyroid Regu...

Helmdonlsa

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Why are my fingernails lifting from their nail beds? Fingertip down.

Hi everyone. I have been doing really well again since adding in the vit B12, complex B's to my Erfa and vit D3 schedule. However in the last week i have...

Hi everyone. I have been doing really well again since adding in the vit B12, c...

waveylines

•11 years ago

3 Replies

24hr Calcium/creatine test anyone?

Hi all, My endo has ordered a 24hr calcium/creatine urine test to be done, after I asked for one due to high parathyroid/low vitD levels. Has anyone else...

Hi all, My endo has ordered a 24hr calcium/creatine urine test to be done, af...

Moggie

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Has anyone else had laryngitis and allergies (hayfever, rhinitis etc) and been recommended thyroxine and been cured?

I have been having repeated attacks of laryngitis on and off for the past 2 years (I've always had a bout of laryngitis, ever since I can remember- maybe once...

I have been having repeated attacks of laryngitis on and off for the past 2 year...

Jackdaw

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Apparently I have joint hypermobility syndrome!!!

18 months ago I had a total thyroidectomy due to a multinodular goitre. My mother had had thyroid cancer, so my doctor considered that it was best to remove...

18 months ago I had a total thyroidectomy due to a multinodular goitre. My moth...

traceytired

•11 years ago

27 Replies

After 8 weeks of treatment

Hi, I'm pretty new on hear. 8 weeks ago I got diagnosed with Under active thyroid, High Blood Pressure, cholesterol and Diabetes..... all at once! I've...

Hi, I'm pretty new on hear. 8 weeks ago I got diagnosed with Under active thyroi...

donna1

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Has anyone had their finger suddenly feel painful and fill with blood?>

I was having an argument with a heavy hoover the other day and was gripping tightly. Afterwards I noticed that my finger was sore and it looked bruised. It was...

I was having an argument with a heavy hoover the other day and was gripping tigh...

Lillly-Lou-la

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Mirtazapine. Anyone had experience of this?

Hi. At docs this morning to get some sleep meds since I've been wonderfully wide awake until the early hours for the past few weeks. She was happy to prescribe...

Hi. At docs this morning to get some sleep meds since I've been wonderfully wide...

sandi

•11 years ago

19 Replies

Surgery? Advice please

I have a Multinodular Goitre, diagnosed 10 years ago. It has not caused me any difficulty. 2 weeks ago it started becoming a little painful and I could feel a...

I have a Multinodular Goitre, diagnosed 10 years ago. It has not caused me any d...

Bappoo

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Adios with iodine and thyroid

Hi As posted before on this site my daughter has all the symptoms of hypo but over the past 3 years her TSH has been 4.1 4.3 3.9 the last one was 2.5 so...

Hi As posted before on this site my daughter has all the symptoms of hypo but o...

lucylocks

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Blood test results point to hypo, GP says wait and see.. I feel rubbish!

I managed to get my results from a blood test from 28th May, since then I've been feeling even worse than then - symptoms have been sudden weight loss around...

I managed to get my results from a blood test from 28th May, since then I've bee...

Hidden

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Endocrinologist diagnosed autoimmune thryotoxicosis - is this Graves or Hashimotos?

Last saw Endo in Feb, palpitations, T4 nearly 70. Taken Carb at 40mg daily until bloods now just under normal, asked for titration (medication according to...

Last saw Endo in Feb, palpitations, T4 nearly 70. Taken Carb at 40mg daily until...

tilly83

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Gluten free - any withdrawal symptoms?

I know that many on here have gone gluten free to see if it helps their general health. My question is, in the first 48 hrs or so did you have any specific...

I know that many on here have gone gluten free to see if it helps their general ...

Silver_Fairy

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Is this Raynaud's?

Hi there, I'm a hypothyroid sufferer and on 50mcg of T4 per day. On Saturday it was raining very hard and my partner and I went into town. I thought because...

Hi there, I'm a hypothyroid sufferer and on 50mcg of T4 per day. On Saturday ...

Blossom234

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Doctor just asked me "why do you think it's your thyroid" ?? !!! Inside my head I was screaming !

Sitting here crying writing this as thinking will I ever get the right treatment. Doctor - All your tests don't indicate it is your thyroid !! Your...

Sitting here crying writing this as thinking will I ever get the right treatment...

loulabel

•11 years ago

26 Replies

Every time my thyroid goes wrong I get so many symptoms with my heart. Is this normal?

I'm on beta blockers and blood pressure/HR is perfect. But I wake in the night having weird flutters, in the day my heart will feel like its stopping! But I...

I'm on beta blockers and blood pressure/HR is perfect. But I wake in the night...

Wiggy29

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Any tips on energy with hypothyroid. I've always been hyperactive and I'm REALLY struggling with looking after my baby?

As the question says. I've had graves for 15 yrs but this is the first time I've been hypo and I have to say, it's the pits! I thought I felt tired with hyper...

As the question says. I've had graves for 15 yrs but this is the first time I've...

Wiggy29

•11 years ago

3 Replies

swinging like a yo yo

approxiamtely 6 weeks ago my tsh was 'high' ( i have asked for a copy of my bloods to be told I have to put it in writing or ask the dictor at my next...

approxiamtely 6 weeks ago my tsh was 'high' ( i have asked for a copy of my bloo...

whispers

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Latest blood results

Have been on current dose of 110 thyroxine for 5 weeks. Results as follows: TSH 0.2 (0.5-4.5), FT4 24 (10-20), FT3 5.7 (3.5-6.0) Still have hypo symptoms-...

Have been on current dose of 110 thyroxine for 5 weeks. Results as follows: TSH...

Xenelk

•11 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for June 2013

swelling

Looking for a good doctor. Cannot get help I require. Saying I don't have problem despite having autoimmune thyroiditis.

Am starting on Armour - Should I do the CT3M way of dosing straight away? Do I need a cortisol test before doing this?

Test results. Hypo?

Why would I have an instant bad reaction to some foods?

Is this result borderline?

Does anyone else have a very wide pulse pressure?

What do you all think of these blood test results?

pins and needles in fingers

Forgetfulness

THANK YOU to all who are helping with school vouchers offered at checkouts

Please can you lovely people out there explain my results to me?

Why are my fingernails lifting from their nail beds? Fingertip down.

24hr Calcium/creatine test anyone?

Has anyone else had laryngitis and allergies (hayfever, rhinitis etc) and been recommended thyroxine and been cured?

Apparently I have joint hypermobility syndrome!!!

After 8 weeks of treatment

Has anyone had their finger suddenly feel painful and fill with blood?>

Mirtazapine. Anyone had experience of this?

Surgery? Advice please

Adios with iodine and thyroid

Blood test results point to hypo, GP says wait and see.. I feel rubbish!

Endocrinologist diagnosed autoimmune thryotoxicosis - is this Graves or Hashimotos?

Gluten free - any withdrawal symptoms?

Is this Raynaud's?

Doctor just asked me "why do you think it's your thyroid" ?? !!! Inside my head I was screaming !

Every time my thyroid goes wrong I get so many symptoms with my heart. Is this normal?

Any tips on energy with hypothyroid. I've always been hyperactive and I'm REALLY struggling with looking after my baby?

swinging like a yo yo

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