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Do I need a Levo increase?

Morning everyone, Having just read a new thread by Alex I thought I would start another so I don't hog hers. I have Hashimotos and can't remember the last...

Morning everyone, Having just read a new thread by Alex I thought I would start...

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•11 years ago

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Doctor not prescribing Elroxin

I eventually managed to get prescribed Eltroxin after getting an assortment of brands every time I collected them from pharmacist. I've been told Eltroxin is...

I eventually managed to get prescribed Eltroxin after getting an assortment of b...

jaynebe

•11 years ago

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4 weeks on thyroxine

Hi, I have now been on thyroxine for 4 weeks, I started to feel better after a couple of weeks, but now I seem to be slipping back again to feeling depressed...

Hi, I have now been on thyroxine for 4 weeks, I started to feel better after a...

sugarlugs

•11 years ago

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Does anyone ever feel like themselves again once having Hashi's??

Is there anyone on site that feels normal again after being treated and hopefully optimized with hormone replacement? I am 5 years into Hashi's and feel like...

Is there anyone on site that feels normal again after being treated and hopefull...

lovealex

•11 years ago

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Help! I haven't got a clue....T3

Please can anyone help me understand my latest set of test results. I'm taking Levo 100mg and have been for a good few years. I've recently had another blood...

Please can anyone help me understand my latest set of test results. I'm taking ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Has anyone taking T3 had trouble with tummy pains after taking it?

I thought i read on here once that someone did, and they resolved ity by dissolving it under the tongue.

I thought i read on here once that someone did, and they resolved ity by dissolv...

mandy-white

•11 years ago

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Seen oncologist

They have now taken me off liothyronine at 20mcgs 1 3 times a day and put me on thyroxine at 175mcg once a day until I have my radioactive iodine, but I don't...

They have now taken me off liothyronine at 20mcgs 1 3 times a day and put me on ...

TreorchyGal

•11 years ago

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I m Meena(55) suffering from Thyroid from last 5-7 yrs, wheing 68-70 ,uncurable disease! for me. treatment is on, no effect. tests doubtful.

As I mentioned above, tht I m taking the medicines (Thyroxin- 100mg) regularly, came out with the test results tht prentens.. T3- 3.68 ng/ml T4 - 210.13...

As I mentioned above, tht I m taking the medicines (Thyroxin- 100mg) regularly, ...

vivek123

•11 years ago

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Finally!!!

Been to see Dr Skinner today. At long last, someone who will admit I have a thyroid problem and offer support. He is a lovely man and very amusing. We talked...

Been to see Dr Skinner today. At long last, someone who will admit I have a thyr...

Femme1

•11 years ago

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Charity fundraising

https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/stuartdenness1 Hello all. I am doing a charity cycle ride on the 30th June 2013 in suffolk. I am trying to raise as much...

https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/stuartdenness1 Hello all. I am doing a ch...

Stuart

•11 years ago

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almost given up that's why I have not posted for awhile, have logged in regular to read the posts can you help with these latest results.

OGTT fasting 4.8 mmol/1 2 hrs post prandial 5 mmol/1 Hb A1c mm0l/m0l normal kidney function free t4 14.2 (10.-25) tsh 1.(0.27-4.2) basal cortisol 274...

OGTT fasting 4.8 mmol/1 2 hrs post prandial 5 mmol/1 Hb A1c mm0l/m0l norma...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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After a lot of trouble I now have Blood Results - but they are too confusing = Help Please!

I am battling to understand them, having FINALLY been 'allowed' to have them. However, they are not like the last set I was given, which were clear and gave...

I am battling to understand them, having FINALLY been 'allowed' to have them. Ho...

jimjim

•11 years ago

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Diagnosis Confirmed by Dr S and now GP refusing NHS prescription but suggested a 2nd opinion via NHS Endo......Help NHS Endo needed

Well, The good news is that given the fact that I have been ill for quite some time and after numerous visits to my GP spanning in excess of 10 years I...

Well, The good news is that given the fact that I have been ill for quite som...

Brown321

•11 years ago

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Another trip to the GP....the story so far

So, the story so far.... after many tests, I am on a trial of Levo-thyroxine 50mcg, been on them almost 3 weeks now. my TSH is within the normal range...

So, the story so far.... after many tests, I am on a trial of Levo-thyroxine...

lare73

•11 years ago

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Thyroid results but no ranges given! Is there a standard range available?

Sigh, so I got my results ( I have no diagnosis of hypothyroid but just a lot of symptoms including muscle/joint pain, fatigue & weight gain). The...

Sigh, so I got my results ( I have no diagnosis of hypothyroid but just a lot o...

yenool

•11 years ago

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Need advice

Hi, just need some advice on taking t3, short history about me , have been taking t4 for fifteen years now, I did have a problem a year ago when my gp did...

Hi, just need some advice on taking t3, short history about me , have been takin...

buzz123

•11 years ago

37 Replies

high blood pressure

firstly I would like to thank everyone who answered my last question I took the advice and went to see my G.P he took my blood pressure and said it was high...

firstly I would like to thank everyone who answered my last question I took the ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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I'm take six Nutri Adrenal and then I take T3 but can't seem to find my level. Does anyone have any advice please?

After reading about people taking all their T3 in one go recently I thought I'd give it a go. I'm not sure what dose of T3 I should be on and I've been pussy...

After reading about people taking all their T3 in one go recently I thought I'd ...

mstp

•11 years ago

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ANY COMMENTS GREATLY APPRECIATED ON RESULS

Just received these results today...any comments would be appreciated. Serum Vit D 110nmol?L Serum Ferritin 97ug/L (16-24) BCSP FOB test...

Just received these results today...any comments would be appreciated. Serum ...

ElspethMann

•11 years ago

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do any of you have pink pee after eating beetroot?

Apparently it is related to iron deficiency and low stomach acid. Around 10% of people get it. Wondering if it might be a higher proportion here.

Apparently it is related to iron deficiency and low stomach acid. Around 10% of...

Hashi_since_age9-1988

•11 years ago

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Private blood test advice

Hi after having hypo symptoms for a couple of months i went to get my blood checked at my gp. She tested my tsh and t4,and told me it came back borderline. (...

Hi after having hypo symptoms for a couple of months i went to get my blood chec...

kezza999

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Please help with an endo

I live in west berkshire and would like my gp to refer me to an endo after being hypothyroidbfor 20 Years. Ive had the list from louise and there is no one...

I live in west berkshire and would like my gp to refer me to an endo after being...

tuf5ty

•11 years ago

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Sick of feeling wasted/results what do you think?

Hi there, Can someone advise please? I have been feeling wiped out/steam rollered for sometime now. I cannot do any exercise without being confined to...

Hi there, Can someone advise please? I have been feeling wiped out/steam r...

cat69

•11 years ago

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Clinical Trial Available for Thyromax, New T3 Synthetic Medication By Mary Shomon

The U.S. National Institutes of Health is sponsoring a clinical trial, and the trial is currently recruiting participants. The trial is titled "Phase II Single...

The U.S. National Institutes of Health is sponsoring a clinical trial, and the t...

shambles

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Hi a little light on this please

Not been on here for ages as basically gave up on ever getting any help with thyroid because of taking steroids for other illness. Steroids I find, cover...

Not been on here for ages as basically gave up on ever getting any help with thy...

Alley27

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Why are we never really 'well' again, once diagnosed?

Hi there, diagnosed 4 or 5 years ago with Graves, had two episodes of an overactive thyroid, which made me crazy both times, and went into remisssion a year...

Hi there, diagnosed 4 or 5 years ago with Graves, had two episodes of an overact...

Jamboree

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Fobbed off by your doctor? Now a second opinion from an expert is just one phone call away

I know it's DM article again but it does sound as though this could be very useful to people who do get fobbed of by their doctor and don't know what to do...

I know it's DM article again but it does sound as though this could be very usef...

ellarose1234

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Daily Mail link for a service offering free 2nd opinions with top Consultants

Sorry if you have already heard of this but it looks very promising and useful...

Sorry if you have already heard of this but it looks very promising and useful.....

Lettie999

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Best approach to gaining a correct diagnosis, how to prepare for a visit to Drs or specialist.

Thank goodness I found your site. I am a 65 young but feeling ancient Breast Cancer survivor over the last 3-4 years feeling increasingly depressed and highly...

Thank goodness I found your site. I am a 65 young but feeling ancient Breast Can...

jatanin

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Decision about thyroidectomy - should it stay or should it go?

Hi all, I have a decision to make about whether or not to go ahead with a thyroidectomy, and I would really appreciate any views from the forum (while...

Hi all, I have a decision to make about whether or not to go ahead with a thy...

JenniferJellyFish

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2013

Do I need a Levo increase?

Doctor not prescribing Elroxin

4 weeks on thyroxine

Does anyone ever feel like themselves again once having Hashi's??

Help! I haven't got a clue....T3

Has anyone taking T3 had trouble with tummy pains after taking it?

Seen oncologist

I m Meena(55) suffering from Thyroid from last 5-7 yrs, wheing 68-70 ,uncurable disease! for me. treatment is on, no effect. tests doubtful.

Finally!!!

Charity fundraising

almost given up that's why I have not posted for awhile, have logged in regular to read the posts can you help with these latest results.

After a lot of trouble I now have Blood Results - but they are too confusing = Help Please!

Diagnosis Confirmed by Dr S and now GP refusing NHS prescription but suggested a 2nd opinion via NHS Endo......Help NHS Endo needed

Another trip to the GP....the story so far

Thyroid results but no ranges given! Is there a standard range available?

Need advice

high blood pressure

I'm take six Nutri Adrenal and then I take T3 but can't seem to find my level. Does anyone have any advice please?

ANY COMMENTS GREATLY APPRECIATED ON RESULS

do any of you have pink pee after eating beetroot?

Private blood test advice

Please help with an endo

Sick of feeling wasted/results what do you think?

Clinical Trial Available for Thyromax, New T3 Synthetic Medication By Mary Shomon

Hi a little light on this please

Why are we never really 'well' again, once diagnosed?

Fobbed off by your doctor? Now a second opinion from an expert is just one phone call away

Daily Mail link for a service offering free 2nd opinions with top Consultants

Best approach to gaining a correct diagnosis, how to prepare for a visit to Drs or specialist.

Decision about thyroidectomy - should it stay or should it go?

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