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Southern Endos

Hi I was hoping someone might be able to recommend by PM/backchannel a good, open-minded Endo near Bournemouth/Poole? I've had an...

Hi I was hoping someone might be able to recommend by PM/backchan...

Sirona

•11 years ago

1 Reply

What is a reliable pituitary test please?. My blood tests suggest there may be problem.

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Scottish Thyroid Petition posted a good link on Facebook - Thought I'd share here for those who may have not seen it.

From Scottish Thyroid Petitions Facebook Page Post today (11/06/13) "We are delighted to link you to the blog of a UK GP, Dr David Lewis and his musings on...

From Scottish Thyroid Petitions Facebook Page Post today (11/06/13) "We are d...

TP26

•11 years ago

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Hi all was trying 100mcg thyroxine with 20mcg t3 wondering whether to go back to 75mcg throxine with 20mcg t3? Seeing Endo tomorrow

Hi all am seeing Endo tomorrow in cornwall. I have been on 20 mcg t3 and 75mcg thyroxine for just over a year but was exhausted so gp agreed to increase to 100...

Hi all am seeing Endo tomorrow in cornwall. I have been on 20 mcg t3 and 75mcg t...

Emerald

•11 years ago

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Hi guys, Any advice on latest blood test results would be Great, ?underactive thyroid but results don't support that, i see specialist later

This is my 3rd test in the last 6 months, plasma free T4 level 5.8 ( Range 6.3-14.) Plasma TSH level 1.53 (Range 0.3- 5.6) Prolactin level...

This is my 3rd test in the last 6 months, plasma free T4 level 5.8 ( Rang...

Everywhere1973

•11 years ago

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Just wondering if anyone has had RAI treatment for a autonomous nodule? And what the outcome was. Thanks

triciamary

•11 years ago

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Daily variations in well being

Been very tired and much worse, for 2 days now Have posted before, even my voice feels flat, find it hard to talk and just feel low. I feel as though I'm...

Been very tired and much worse, for 2 days now Have posted before, even my voic...

lilliput

•11 years ago

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Appointment with Dr. Peatfield?

I have just returned to UK from NZ for six months. My husband and I do this each year...six months UK, six months in NZ. I would like to see Dr. Peatfield...

I have just returned to UK from NZ for six months. My husband and I do this each...

opunake4616

•11 years ago

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North Kent Support Group Thursday 11 July at 11.00am - The Cricketers, Meopham

Further to an earlier email, the next North Kent Support Group Meeting will be on Thursday 11 July at 11.00am. This will be held at The Cricketers,...

Further to an earlier email, the next North Kent Support Group Meeting will be o...

Numberone1

•11 years ago

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Suspicious" death in France after watchdog's medicine alert

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2013/6/9/worldupdates/suspicious-death-in-france-after-watchdogs-medicine-alert&sec=Worldupdates I thought I...

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2013/6/9/worldupdates/suspicious-deat...

lynx

•11 years ago

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Test results - between endo appointments

Can anybody help decipher my test results - had an extra blood test slipped in last Monday because I am always cold(freezing!) these days, constipated, having...

Can anybody help decipher my test results - had an extra blood test slipped in l...

Fruitandnutcase

•11 years ago

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Eltroxin

Hi Just a quick question about my prescription I'm about to collect. I have been on 150mg of Eltroxin and have had it increased to 175mg. I went to...

Hi Just a quick question about my prescription I'm about to collect. I ha...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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High TSH and low in range free T4 and feeling fine. Any comments on my dads blood results would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

My dad (who is 72) was having some routine bloods done which he calls his annual MOT and has just showed me his results which included a very surprising TFT...

My dad (who is 72) was having some routine bloods done which he calls his annual...

Pinklily

•11 years ago

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Temps on Thyroid Meds

My temp really low on waking and increases as day goes on. Usually highest 4/5 p.m. Will and should this level out on Thyroid meds to same temp...

My temp really low on waking and increases as day goes on. Usually highest 4/5...

QUE6T-33

•11 years ago

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2nd appointment at doctors to review blood results - don't know what to think?

I went to see my GP today it was supposedly to review some blood tests for things like Vit D after he diagnosed me Hypo nearly 4 weeks ago after i gave him...

I went to see my GP today it was supposedly to review some blood tests for thing...

Piplysmelie

•11 years ago

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Anyone here ever donated Platelets?

I miss the days I used to give blood regularly, but these days as hypothyroid and post gastric bypass I feel I need to 'hold on' to every vitamin/mineral/iron...

I miss the days I used to give blood regularly, but these days as hypothyroid an...

nobodysdriving

•11 years ago

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supplements?

i was recrommended a supplement in my local health food shop called TH207 by BioCare to take alongside my eltroxin, does anyone know if this is ok? it contains...

i was recrommended a supplement in my local health food shop called TH207 by Bio...

gracegirl78

•11 years ago

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am I hyper or heading towards?

tsh 0.30, ft3 6.5, ft4 19.7

nichola79

•11 years ago

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Laser surgery

Hi everyone I made the choice to have laser surgery. Luckily for me having an under active thyroid would not effect me. People have over active thyroid. My eye...

Hi everyone I made the choice to have laser surgery. Luckily for me having an un...

Max1234

•11 years ago

4 Replies

recently diagnosed after pregnancy, lots of questions!

thanks in advance to anyone who can give me advice...got diagnosed nearly 2 weeks ago after routine blood tests, hypo is in my family so i asked doc to check...

thanks in advance to anyone who can give me advice...got diagnosed nearly 2 week...

gracegirl78

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Levothyroxin and strokes?

Hi Would taking high levels of levithyroxin (high end of what a doctor calls normal) be any cause for a stroke. My local nurse has implied this. What are...

Hi Would taking high levels of levithyroxin (high end of what a doctor calls ...

GLENNIE

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Just a few things I'm not sure of

Hi there I've got a few things I'm still not sure about: I've been taking L-thyroxine for just over 1 week and over the weekend just gone my eyes didn't...

Hi there I've got a few things I'm still not sure about: I've been taking ...

Blossom234

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Eyebrows!

Bit of a flippant question, but I'm wondering if the sparse outer third of eyebrows experienced by people with underactive thyroid is an enduring condition, or...

Bit of a flippant question, but I'm wondering if the sparse outer third of eyebr...

Toptomato

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Question regarding tests done at Endo appointment

I recently had an appointment with an Endo and afterwards had some blood tests done. It was around 11.30am non fasting. I have received a copy letter from...

I recently had an appointment with an Endo and afterwards had some blood tests d...

blackqueen65

•11 years ago

9 Replies

What are the best blood tests to diagnose thyroid problems? Having private tests as g.p will not treat me as my tsh is low but in range?

I am a newbie so please bear with me..I am as yet not diagnosed,I have symptoms of hypo for the last three years symptoms getting worse for the last two, I...

I am a newbie so please bear with me..I am as yet not diagnosed,I have symptoms ...

Angel2

•11 years ago

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Which diet works best for weight loss with hypothyroidism - any thoughts please?

I have just found out my son is getting married in December, so I have 6 months to lose some weight. I have spent ages looking at various diets etc. online...

I have just found out my son is getting married in December, so I have 6 months ...

Katkin1

•11 years ago

20 Replies

If you see a private endo, can you get an NHS prescription for T3?

This question is a bit in advance as I'm preparing myself for my endo to say he will no longer agree to my prescription of T3 and therefore neither will my GP....

This question is a bit in advance as I'm preparing myself for my endo to say he ...

DeniseR

•11 years ago

6 Replies

How much tyroxine/ antidepressants and menopause

my gp dosent aggree with dr skinner's doseage of 225mg they say 75mg is sufficient and with a correct blood test reading !! with 100mg of sertraline for the...

my gp dosent aggree with dr skinner's doseage of 225mg they say 75mg is sufficie...

marditart

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin and its effect on the Pituitary Gland

I apologise for repetition if this has already been highlighted. It related to a study carried out in Amsterdam: If you had a TT for Graves' then any...

I apologise for repetition if this has already been highlighted. It related to ...

marram

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Just diagnosed with under active thyroid

Have been suffering with sore joints and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia drugs didn't do much. Then two weeks ago was told had under active thyroid and was...

Have been suffering with sore joints and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia drugs ...

grannyb2003

•11 years ago

15 Replies

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All posts for June 2013

Southern Endos

What is a reliable pituitary test please?. My blood tests suggest there may be problem.

Scottish Thyroid Petition posted a good link on Facebook - Thought I'd share here for those who may have not seen it.

Hi all was trying 100mcg thyroxine with 20mcg t3 wondering whether to go back to 75mcg throxine with 20mcg t3? Seeing Endo tomorrow

Hi guys, Any advice on latest blood test results would be Great, ?underactive thyroid but results don't support that, i see specialist later

Just wondering if anyone has had RAI treatment for a autonomous nodule? And what the outcome was. Thanks

Daily variations in well being

Appointment with Dr. Peatfield?

North Kent Support Group Thursday 11 July at 11.00am - The Cricketers, Meopham

Suspicious" death in France after watchdog's medicine alert

Test results - between endo appointments

Eltroxin

High TSH and low in range free T4 and feeling fine. Any comments on my dads blood results would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Temps on Thyroid Meds

2nd appointment at doctors to review blood results - don't know what to think?

Anyone here ever donated Platelets?

supplements?

am I hyper or heading towards?

Laser surgery

recently diagnosed after pregnancy, lots of questions!

Levothyroxin and strokes?

Just a few things I'm not sure of

Eyebrows!

Question regarding tests done at Endo appointment

What are the best blood tests to diagnose thyroid problems? Having private tests as g.p will not treat me as my tsh is low but in range?

Which diet works best for weight loss with hypothyroidism - any thoughts please?

If you see a private endo, can you get an NHS prescription for T3?

How much tyroxine/ antidepressants and menopause

Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin and its effect on the Pituitary Gland

Just diagnosed with under active thyroid

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