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Muscle pain...not sure why.

Hi there everyone So I'm just sitting on the sofa chilling out as you do and I get these annoying pains in my right thigh/hip/groin. This is the first time...

Hi there everyone So I'm just sitting on the sofa chilling out as you do and ...

Blossom234

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Is it general knowledge that your not supposed to take iron supplements at the same time as thyroxin?

You are supposed to wait 2 hours after taking thyroxin before taking thyroxin iron. I read this on the thyroid UK website. I've been taking the two tablets...

You are supposed to wait 2 hours after taking thyroxin before taking thyroxin ir...

timmysmom

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Blue horizon blood test accuracy

Does the fact that blood is drawn and sent to the lab change the result at all? My endocrinologist said that he feels this process is what caused an under...

Does the fact that blood is drawn and sent to the lab change the result at all? ...

lare73

•11 years ago

11 Replies

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Amiodarone withdrawal affecting TSH

I have recently (2 months ago) come off Amiodarone after 7 years. After being on it for about 9 months my blood test showed Amiodarone induced hypothyroidism...

I have recently (2 months ago) come off Amiodarone after 7 years. After being o...

Mrspat

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Has anyone with an under active thyroid tried Herbalife? If so, how have you found it? thanks Nade

Nadefc

•11 years ago

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ok in the morning then burst into tears

I have been batteling for about 6 weeks...GP said i was slightly hyper and reduced levo from 100 to 75...was really tearfull and cried for no reason then it...

I have been batteling for about 6 weeks...GP said i was slightly hyper and reduc...

babymaker

•11 years ago

4 Replies

My doctor still wants to reduce my levothyroxin from 150mcg to 100mcg My last two blood tests are as follows:

Serum TSH Levels 0.01 mu/L 0.01 0.01 (0.27 - 4.2) Serum Free t4 level 23.8 21.5...

Serum TSH Levels 0.01 mu/L 0.01 0.01 (0.27 - 4...

GLENNIE

•11 years ago

8 Replies

My Mum has been ok for many years on Levothyroxine, but has started to struggle with her health after a spell of Glandular Fever...

My Mum has had an underactive thyroid for over 20 years now, she has been on 150mg of Levo for 17 years now and has pretty much carried on with her life as...

My Mum has had an underactive thyroid for over 20 years now, she has been on 150...

missdove

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Help, does anyone know a really good product for very dry brittle hair? Had TT 18 mths ago, my hair is a disaster, nothing helps thank you

Orangelady1

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Test Results In, normal?

I am hypoT and already take 100 mcg of levoT, but have felt fatigue, bone ache, depressed and have had no actual libido (sorry folks!!) for last 6 months. I'm...

I am hypoT and already take 100 mcg of levoT, but have felt fatigue, bone ache, ...

Snow73

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Armour Dose Changes & Timings

With straight T3 you have to allow time between altering timing/dose change. But if using NDT ( Armour ) do you have to apply the same wait time between a...

With straight T3 you have to allow time between altering timing/dose change. ...

QUE6T-33

•11 years ago

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Getting heart palpitations taking T3 in the morning

Hi - I gradually eased off 50 mcg t4 and am now on 20 mcg t3, taking 10 early in the morning and 10 at night, but I am getting the heart arythms I had before I...

Hi - I gradually eased off 50 mcg t4 and am now on 20 mcg t3, taking 10 early in...

jenan

•11 years ago

17 Replies

The Public Petitions Committee of the Scottish Parliament meet Again

The Public Petitions Committee of the Scottish Parliament met again yesterday (25th June 2013) to discuss the petition for effective thyroid and adrenal...

The Public Petitions Committee of the Scottish Parliament met again yesterday (2...

lynmynott

Partner•11 years ago

11 Replies

VITD test!

Has anyone on here done the vitD spot test what I found on this website, I've just ordered it, I was amazed how cheap it was compared to all the others, is...

Has anyone on here done the vitD spot test what I found on this website, I've ju...

nichola79

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Had the TRH test - looks like it's down to me then! Any advice on getting T3 or vegetarian adrenal supplements welcome......

Okay, as promised I said I'd let anyone interested know what the TRH test was like. It was fine really, apart from the registrar messing about and not seeming...

Okay, as promised I said I'd let anyone interested know what the TRH test was li...

DeniseR

•11 years ago

23 Replies

may i please ask about any experiences anyone has has with multi-nodudlar surgery please. what it was like before and after?

jalestar

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Must Read ..sleeping problems and Thyroid Gland

Hi all I feel I must write this , after only having total thyroid gland removal on Monday my sleep has improved unbelievably. I am due to have a sleep...

Hi all I feel I must write this , after only having total thyroid gland remo...

ThyroidHell

•11 years ago

12 Replies

My journey to a partial thyroidectomy to remove a multinodular goitre

With a strong family history of thyroid disease I suppose it would be inevitable that I would suffer from the disease as well. 7 years ago as a fun-loving...

With a strong family history of thyroid disease I suppose it would be inevitable...

eapriest

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Is there a raised risk of Diabetes with a under active thyroid ?

I have had a under active thyroid for 13 year's ...with ME,CFS, and Fybro running along side....Recently I have had Oral thrush which is not responding to...

I have had a under active thyroid for 13 year's ...with ME,CFS, and Fybro runnin...

rosaann52

•11 years ago

16 Replies

increased to 100mcg 2 wks ago.Managed to persuade my gp to test my folates/iron,vits b12 and d(on the advice of this wonderful site)

Results back -B12-275(120-1000) Folate-9.3(1.8- 20) GP says these are fine? Nothing back for vit d. Ferritin -398.7 (10-291) Lab commented -'Ferritin increases...

Results back -B12-275(120-1000) Folate-9.3(1.8- 20) GP says these are fine? Noth...

mushroom13

•11 years ago

7 Replies

still in shock and very nervous

These past 7 months i've been round in circles with thyroid problems. It all started with really painful muscle spasms and headaches/ they we're soon followed...

These past 7 months i've been round in circles with thyroid problems. It all sta...

jalestar

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Clavicle pain - should I be worried?

Hi there I've been getting pain and swelling in my right clavicle. When I feel around that area it's a little more bulky than on the left. It's not red,...

Hi there I've been getting pain and swelling in my right clavicle. When I f...

Blossom234

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Is it true that being Hypo lowers your blood pressure and resting heart rate.?

I've just had my results back for my five yearly check up at the doctors. It appears I'm very healthy in regard to not leaning towards heart disease, kidney...

I've just had my results back for my five yearly check up at the doctors. It ap...

TraceyLE

•11 years ago

6 Replies

I want full blood test done, what is it best to ask for, querying Graves?

Hi seeing endo on July 17th, she is saying she thinks I have Graves, I'd like a full blood test done not just on thryoid, what is it best to ask for - I see...

Hi seeing endo on July 17th, she is saying she thinks I have Graves, I'd like a ...

tilly83

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Adrenal Fatigue

How would you know if you had adrenal fatigue? What kind of symptoms would you have? Would taking cortisol tablets help? Thanks K

How would you know if you had adrenal fatigue? What kind of symptoms would you ...

teyris

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Are antibiotics bad for the thyroid?

I'm hypo and have just finished a weeks course of anti biotics ,,, doxycycline ,, I since feel that my thyroid has dropped bit , was swollen yesterday . I'm...

I'm hypo and have just finished a weeks course of anti biotics ,,, doxycycline ,...

ianessex

•11 years ago

13 Replies

T3 - Do you need it?

How would you know if you needed T3? I dont think I have ever had mine checked

teyris

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Do you have neuro symptoms but normal serum B12?

http://www.ukneqas-haematinics.org.uk/content/News.asp?id=40 Finally some recognition of the flaws in the serum B12 test. If you feel this is an issue for...

http://www.ukneqas-haematinics.org.uk/content/News.asp?id=40 Finally some rec...

Hidden

•11 years ago

45 Replies

How is it possible to be Hypothyroid when bloods within range?

I understand arguments about reference ranges (i think) and also that before bloods people werew treated on symptoms alone, but i feel confused when i read on...

I understand arguments about reference ranges (i think) and also that before blo...

Justy

•11 years ago

7 Replies

I'VE CHANGED HOW I TAKE THYROXINE...SEEING CHANGES.

I've had under active thyroid for twelve years and now taking 100mg of levothyroxine. Nobody ever told me how to take this, apart from telling me not to take...

I've had under active thyroid for twelve years and now taking 100mg of levothyro...

ElspethMann

•11 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for June 2013

Muscle pain...not sure why.

Is it general knowledge that your not supposed to take iron supplements at the same time as thyroxin?

Blue horizon blood test accuracy

Amiodarone withdrawal affecting TSH

Has anyone with an under active thyroid tried Herbalife? If so, how have you found it? thanks Nade

ok in the morning then burst into tears

My doctor still wants to reduce my levothyroxin from 150mcg to 100mcg My last two blood tests are as follows:

My Mum has been ok for many years on Levothyroxine, but has started to struggle with her health after a spell of Glandular Fever...

Help, does anyone know a really good product for very dry brittle hair? Had TT 18 mths ago, my hair is a disaster, nothing helps thank you

Test Results In, normal?

Armour Dose Changes & Timings

Getting heart palpitations taking T3 in the morning

The Public Petitions Committee of the Scottish Parliament meet Again

VITD test!

Had the TRH test - looks like it's down to me then! Any advice on getting T3 or vegetarian adrenal supplements welcome......

may i please ask about any experiences anyone has has with multi-nodudlar surgery please. what it was like before and after?

Must Read ..sleeping problems and Thyroid Gland

My journey to a partial thyroidectomy to remove a multinodular goitre

Is there a raised risk of Diabetes with a under active thyroid ?

increased to 100mcg 2 wks ago.Managed to persuade my gp to test my folates/iron,vits b12 and d(on the advice of this wonderful site)

still in shock and very nervous

Clavicle pain - should I be worried?

Is it true that being Hypo lowers your blood pressure and resting heart rate.?

I want full blood test done, what is it best to ask for, querying Graves?

Adrenal Fatigue

Are antibiotics bad for the thyroid?

T3 - Do you need it?

Do you have neuro symptoms but normal serum B12?

How is it possible to be Hypothyroid when bloods within range?

I'VE CHANGED HOW I TAKE THYROXINE...SEEING CHANGES.

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