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How often should gp test tsh when hypothroid.

Husband has been hypothyroid for at least 18 years and has been getting steadily more tired over the last six. Has now had to retire early because of this....

Husband has been hypothyroid for at least 18 years and has been getting steadily...

Janee

•11 years ago

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TSH 4.79 and ft4 8 what does this mean

josaphina68

•11 years ago

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Hashimotos & GP's

Just wondered why those of us that have Hashimotos or have had our thyroid removed for whatever reason, have problems with our gp continually trying to reduce...

Just wondered why those of us that have Hashimotos or have had our thyroid remov...

dylansmum

•11 years ago

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Anyone explain results. What can I expect from Endo? Will I ever feel human?!

Hey! Another question.. Okay so, I'm 30 yrs old and had a baby 8 months ago. I've had Graves disease from 14yrs old, 95% thyroidectomy 15 years ish ago....

Hey! Another question.. Okay so, I'm 30 yrs old and had a baby 8 months ago. ...

Wiggy29

•11 years ago

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Vitamin D result

Hi All,I just had my Vitamin D results back - total 31.5!! I had the test done privately so am I right in thinking I need to take this to the doctors to get...

Hi All,I just had my Vitamin D results back - total 31.5!! I had the test done p...

jojo-flo

•11 years ago

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Have prescribing guidelines been changed or is my GP just being an a**e ??

Hi, Wondered if one of you wonderful people could enlighten me ? I've been on a Vit D prescription for the last couple of years after my GP realised from a...

Hi, Wondered if one of you wonderful people could enlighten me ? I've been on a...

halifaxlass

•11 years ago

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How soon would effects be felt?

Endo reduced my thyroxine from 150 to 125 mg post TT but said that it would be ok to take 100 for a week until i can get a prescription from my GP. How long...

Endo reduced my thyroxine from 150 to 125 mg post TT but said that it would be o...

lollybif

•11 years ago

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CT scan - using Gastrografin - any view please?

Hi all - just wondered if anyone had experience of using Gastrografin prior to ct scan? I believe it would not be advisable for people with hyper-thyroidism -...

Hi all - just wondered if anyone had experience of using Gastrografin prior to c...

Terri66

•11 years ago

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Good News- but what should I do now?

Marfit Having managed to get my thyroxine raised to 75 mcgs after only having 50 mcgs for ten years, my TSH reading has gone from 4.08 to 1.7 in six...

Marfit Having managed to get my thyroxine raised to 75 mcgs after only having...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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What is the effect of starting- then stopping treatment for HypoThyroid condition?

Many post on here that the effects of wrong level T4 or lack of T3 are causing problems even with Drs who treat HypoThyroid. Getting the adrenal system right...

Many post on here that the effects of wrong level T4 or lack of T3 are causing p...

tegz

•11 years ago

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Can you become hypothyroid by taking too much carbimazole

Tatty10

•11 years ago

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have just brought adios (slimming aid).

(slimming aid) and it says not to take if you have thyroid disorder? anyone know why and if there is a slimming aid I can take

(slimming aid) and it says not to take if you have thyroid disorder? anyone know...

tina369

•11 years ago

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Really hoping for Carbimizole advice before dr's this eve! Please :)

Quick bit of background. I have had graves from 14 yrs old. 95%thyroidectomy 15yrs ago an in remission for 14yrs. Had a baby 8months ago and relapsed...

Quick bit of background. I have had graves from 14 yrs old. 95%thyroidectomy 15y...

Wiggy29

•11 years ago

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Stress V Thyroid

So which comes first? I think my meds are about right so why do I feel more stressed these days? Do you grab life by the throat or lie down in a darkened...

So which comes first? I think my meds are about right so why do I feel more str...

beaton

•11 years ago

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Thyroid function results - do I need to worry

Could any one tell me if these levels are ok please? I recently had my throxine increased from 100 to 125, this was at my request as I felt lousy. When I was...

Could any one tell me if these levels are ok please? I recently had my throxine ...

minnymolly

•11 years ago

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Does thyroxin send your blood pressure up?

I've just attended an assessment for a bus driving job and I'm pleased to say I passed the driving assessment stage however on going through the required...

I've just attended an assessment for a bus driving job and I'm pleased to say I ...

anjibebe

•11 years ago

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Immune system help - always sick with colds flu etc (Hashimotos)? Also depression.. do SSRI's work for Hashis related depression?

Hi I have an appointment with my GP later on today. I have depression which can be really bad, but sometimes I'm ok... Also it doesn't help that I seem to...

Hi I have an appointment with my GP later on today. I have depression which ca...

Flutegal

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated

I have been getting advice for my daughter who has recently been diagnosed with hypo.She has been treated on T4 for the last month going from 50mcu to !00.Her...

I have been getting advice for my daughter who has recently been diagnosed with ...

Val-55

•11 years ago

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Was Hyper now Hypo, but having symptoms of Hyper again????????

Short history, was Hyper had RIA stable for about 3 months then slightly Hypo.. on 50mcg Levo.. Blood test yesterday (results today) delayed taking meds for...

Short history, was Hyper had RIA stable for about 3 months then slightly Hypo.. ...

MrsR

•11 years ago

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Any males with raised prolactin treated it on its own?

Hi All, Undiagnosed 28 year old male here, not on any thyroid meds. I'm in process of getting more tests ( adrenal, rt3) to my current thyroid labs, but I...

Hi All, Undiagnosed 28 year old male here, not on any thyroid meds. I'm in pro...

mlc2009

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Graves and antibodies

I have looked back on my test results that led to a Graves diagnosis and I have a test named 'Thyroid Abs' which I presume was the antibodies test? The result...

I have looked back on my test results that led to a Graves diagnosis and I have ...

Silver_Fairy

•11 years ago

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Selenium - what dose and type please?

I keep reading that selenium is a good supplement so what's the optimum dose, should it have added zinc, are all makes equal? Thanks!

I keep reading that selenium is a good supplement so what's the optimum dose, sh...

Hidden

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Thyroid Levels

How often do you have your thyroid checked? Do your results vary? My last result was 0.313 but my doctor said it was "normal" Should you have your blood test...

How often do you have your thyroid checked? Do your results vary? My last result...

teyris

•11 years ago

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Swollen face or feet

Does anyone have a swollen face? Is there any way of getting the swelling to go down? My doctors response to it was "that's just you" My face across my nose...

Does anyone have a swollen face? Is there any way of getting the swelling to go...

teyris

•11 years ago

10 Replies

sex drive

i dont have one anymore its gone why? and how do i get it back? i think my partner feels unloved

i dont have one anymore its gone why? and how do i get it back? i think my partn...

bossbird

•11 years ago

35 Replies

ME/CFS Awareness Garden at Chelsea 2014

I have both thyroid and ME/CFS which seems to go hand in hand, if you do too, please click on my facebook page like and share!...

I have both thyroid and ME/CFS which seems to go hand in hand, if you do too, pl...

Michelle44

•11 years ago

7 Replies

I get a wave of hot flushes a couple of times during the day and my hands get hot and clammy

along with a rapid heart beat, is that hypo side affects or menopause? I am only 44 lol!!

along with a rapid heart beat, is that hypo side affects or menopause? I am onl...

mandys

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Why do I have to be weighed ?

Yes it's me again, throughly fed up. I phoned my GP this morning to ask for a repeat prescription for all my meds :- Sertralin, levothyroxine temazepam,...

Yes it's me again, throughly fed up. I phoned my GP this morning to ask for a...

sugarlugs

•11 years ago

17 Replies

How to interpret and understand your blood test results

How to interpret and understand your blood test results Your blood test results explained and lab tests reviewed Amarillo Medical Specialists, LLP...

How to interpret and understand your blood test results Your blood test results...

Hidden

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Endo did following tests privately. Help! Total T3: 1.3 (1.3 - 3.1) TSH: 1.57 (0.27 - 4.2). Free T4: 18.3 (12-22)

pipsid

•11 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for June 2013

How often should gp test tsh when hypothroid.

TSH 4.79 and ft4 8 what does this mean

Hashimotos & GP's

Anyone explain results. What can I expect from Endo? Will I ever feel human?!

Vitamin D result

Have prescribing guidelines been changed or is my GP just being an a**e ??

How soon would effects be felt?

CT scan - using Gastrografin - any view please?

Good News- but what should I do now?

What is the effect of starting- then stopping treatment for HypoThyroid condition?

Can you become hypothyroid by taking too much carbimazole

have just brought adios (slimming aid).

Really hoping for Carbimizole advice before dr's this eve! Please :)

Stress V Thyroid

Thyroid function results - do I need to worry

Does thyroxin send your blood pressure up?

Immune system help - always sick with colds flu etc (Hashimotos)? Also depression.. do SSRI's work for Hashis related depression?

Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated

Was Hyper now Hypo, but having symptoms of Hyper again????????

Any males with raised prolactin treated it on its own?

Graves and antibodies

Selenium - what dose and type please?

Thyroid Levels

Swollen face or feet

sex drive

ME/CFS Awareness Garden at Chelsea 2014

I get a wave of hot flushes a couple of times during the day and my hands get hot and clammy

Why do I have to be weighed ?

How to interpret and understand your blood test results

Endo did following tests privately. Help! Total T3: 1.3 (1.3 - 3.1) TSH: 1.57 (0.27 - 4.2). Free T4: 18.3 (12-22)

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