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Semi proffesional opinions please

Hello there, Hope everyone is feeling well today. I am a 27 year old individual who has been unwell for almost four years. I was told i was depressed /...

Hello there, Hope everyone is feeling well today. I am a 27 year old indiv...

o_kella_uk

•11 years ago

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symptoms

Hi i am recently diagnosed hashimotos hypo.i started 25mcg of levo last thursday. i was admitted to hospital on weds after severe vertigo and shaking and blood...

Hi i am recently diagnosed hashimotos hypo.i started 25mcg of levo last thursday...

rubysjules

•11 years ago

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Low iron?

Hi, I have just had bloods back from GP and it says my mean cell haemoglobin concentration is 319 g/L (320.0 - 360.0) - below low ref limit but GP hasn't...

Hi, I have just had bloods back from GP and it says my mean cell haemoglobin con...

helen642

•11 years ago

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Please would you read this letter I have wrote to my gp...

Feedback would be appreciated,... I do not feel the magic ten minute appointments are enough to point all this out and my memory is poor too so tend to forget...

Feedback would be appreciated,... I do not feel the magic ten minute appointment...

lare73

•11 years ago

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Has my immune system decided to give up the ghost?

Diagnosed Graves last year and on 5mg until August when I come off it completely to "see what happens". After being off work for a week with what I thought to...

Diagnosed Graves last year and on 5mg until August when I come off it completely...

Granitecitygirl

•11 years ago

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Low carb diet might not be good for hypothyroid patients and other weighty problems

http://drcate.com/going-low-carb-too-fast-may-trigger-thyroid-troubles-and-hormone-imbalance/ I found this article yesterday and it struck a chord with me. To...

http://drcate.com/going-low-carb-too-fast-may-trigger-thyroid-troubles-and-hormo...

joboise

•11 years ago

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Daybreak talking about hair loss in women

Just watching daybreak and in particular nadine dorries talking about her hair loss and all I can think about is how she hasn't a clue how people feel about...

Just watching daybreak and in particular nadine dorries talking about her hair l...

leighma81

•11 years ago

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Any holistic endo/endo you can recommend in London that familiar with Adrenal Insufficiency, I'm also thyroidless

We are planning to move to London from Hong Kong before end of this year. Any holistic endo/endo you can recommend that familiar with Adrenal Insufficiency,...

We are planning to move to London from Hong Kong before end of this year. Any ho...

Marilyn1970

•11 years ago

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Levothyroxine side effects?

Hi there, my GP has started me on Levothyroxine 25mcg a day first thing in the morning. I took my first dose yesterday and the muscles in my hand/thumb begun...

Hi there, my GP has started me on Levothyroxine 25mcg a day first thing in the m...

Blossom234

•11 years ago

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is it normal so pass blood when going for a number 2 i have been diagnosed with over active thyroid ????

char70

•11 years ago

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What is the half life of T3?

I think I did know, I've forgotten! :-P I did a bit of a google and I'm coming up with conflicting answers of 8 hours to 1 - 2 days.

I think I did know, I've forgotten! :-P I did a bit of a google and I'm comin...

Totoro

•11 years ago

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Please help with results

I have been on levothryoxine for 16 years, gradually increasing until 125/150 on alternate days. I still fe lt unwell so got referred to dr s. I am now on 225...

I have been on levothryoxine for 16 years, gradually increasing until 125/150 on...

Lizbeth1

•11 years ago

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Thanks for the replies

Thank you all for the replies at currently i take 125mcg thyroxine daily this has not altered for a year or more also citalopram which was 20mg (but as i have...

Thank you all for the replies at currently i take 125mcg thyroxine daily this ha...

thorn777

•11 years ago

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Vitamin D lowers TSH level?

Since I've supplemented with Vitamin D my TSH level has come down from 5.12 to 1.6. I posted incase others have found this too or maybe it is just me....

Since I've supplemented with Vitamin D my TSH level has come down from 5.12 to 1...

Hidden

•11 years ago

35 Replies

Support groups

Hi all, does anyone know where I can find info on local support groups (if there is one near me that is!)? Or does anyone know if there is one in...

Hi all, does anyone know where I can find info on local support groups (if there...

jojo-flo

•11 years ago

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Thyroid level 6

Hi just had routine bloods done and thyroid came back level 6 - doctor wants to retest in 6 weeks as should be under 4, he says. Why the retest? Also said my...

Hi just had routine bloods done and thyroid came back level 6 - doctor wants to ...

Roz123

•11 years ago

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Menieres

Hi all have hashimotos got problems with left ear could it be menieres. Really bad pain underneath ear round the back and face feels numb

Hi all have hashimotos got problems with left ear could it be menieres. Really b...

Lifeback

•11 years ago

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Temperature and pulse monitoring

I have started monitoring my temperature morning and evening in preparation for my appointment with Dr P. The thing I have noticed is that my temperature is...

I have started monitoring my temperature morning and evening in preparation for ...

Mouse

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Does the Pituitary respond to T4 in the blood, T3, or both

Sorry to ask this question, I am sure it has been asked many times before, but I need some ammunition to confront my own doctor when I next go. I saw another...

Sorry to ask this question, I am sure it has been asked many times before, but I...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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T3

Hi, I understand there is a shortage of T3 at the moment, does anyone know if anywhere in the Nottingham area has some please. Thanks.

Hi, I understand there is a shortage of T3 at the moment, does anyone know if an...

Tortoise56

•11 years ago

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Does levothyroxine work?

Hi I have an underactive thyroid for about 16-17 years it started for no reason that I know have had various dosages of levothyroxine but have never really...

Hi I have an underactive thyroid for about 16-17 years it started for no reason ...

thorn777

•11 years ago

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T3

Hi all I have received my T3 and about to start dosing the Endo said to take 10 mg twice per day, I have had a saliva test done which shows low adrenals...

Hi all I have received my T3 and about to start dosing the Endo said to take 10 ...

kimbo

•11 years ago

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could anyone tell me i sometimes get pains under my left rib cage and my left arm goes numb i have a underactive thyroid is this common

lambosh67

•11 years ago

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Are you the welfare/benefits woman who advised me?

I've lost you. I hope I am not abusing the forum, but I am desperate. A couple of months or so ago a lovely woman told me that I'd be getting another form to...

I've lost you. I hope I am not abusing the forum, but I am desperate. A couple o...

Schenks

•11 years ago

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And the results are in! please help?

Hi everyone , my blood tests are back. Would love to hear some thoughts please. I am on 100mcg of levothyroxine a day, and have been for five years. Thanks to...

Hi everyone , my blood tests are back. Would love to hear some thoughts please. ...

paul-b

•11 years ago

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Newbie,Any sucess with eltroxin?

Hi all, I have fluctuating TSH levels over the last two years,end of range being 4.2.I was once over this and was sent to endo,told nothing wrong with thyroid...

Hi all, I have fluctuating TSH levels over the last two years,end of range bein...

Jenny1

•11 years ago

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Stomach pains and sore throat

Hello everyone, I'd be very grateful if someone has any suggestions for this. My son is hypothyroid, he's on Levothyroxine and has been ill for 2 years now...

Hello everyone, I'd be very grateful if someone has any suggestions for this. M...

rosypo

•11 years ago

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Temperature Symptoms?

Hi there I've been newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism and this is just something that's been bothering me on and off. I've always loved hot showers, but...

Hi there I've been newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism and this is just somethin...

Blossom234

•11 years ago

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Have now been diagnosed with 'Adrenal Insufficiency'

Just found out I now have adrenal insufficiency so looks like I will be on the steroids for good. Not sure if this is the same as Addison's disease? I am...

Just found out I now have adrenal insufficiency so looks like I will be on the s...

Lillly-Lou-la

•11 years ago

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Just had a thyroxine dose increase from 75mcg daily to 100mcg every other day (and 75 on the other days) is this usual?

Background - My antibodies ate my thyroid sometime this March - Deep joy- Hashimotos. Ah so (sorry) - from a TSH reading of 75 on April 18th to TSH 13 on...

Background - My antibodies ate my thyroid sometime this March - Deep joy- Hashim...

Southlondon

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for June 2013

Semi proffesional opinions please

symptoms

Low iron?

Please would you read this letter I have wrote to my gp...

Has my immune system decided to give up the ghost?

Low carb diet might not be good for hypothyroid patients and other weighty problems

Daybreak talking about hair loss in women

Any holistic endo/endo you can recommend in London that familiar with Adrenal Insufficiency, I'm also thyroidless

Levothyroxine side effects?

is it normal so pass blood when going for a number 2 i have been diagnosed with over active thyroid ????

What is the half life of T3?

Please help with results

Thanks for the replies

Vitamin D lowers TSH level?

Support groups

Thyroid level 6

Menieres

Temperature and pulse monitoring

Does the Pituitary respond to T4 in the blood, T3, or both

T3

Does levothyroxine work?

T3

could anyone tell me i sometimes get pains under my left rib cage and my left arm goes numb i have a underactive thyroid is this common

Are you the welfare/benefits woman who advised me?

And the results are in! please help?

Newbie,Any sucess with eltroxin?

Stomach pains and sore throat

Temperature Symptoms?

Have now been diagnosed with 'Adrenal Insufficiency'

Just had a thyroxine dose increase from 75mcg daily to 100mcg every other day (and 75 on the other days) is this usual?

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