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Just returned from week in Portugal - feet and ankles swollen and had to have fruesamide to bring swelling down - have high bp as well

I just cannot get the fluid retention away from my lower body - I am currently on 100 thyroxine per day but am wondering if it is this medication or...

I just cannot get the fluid retention away from my lower body - I am currently o...

Cassandra

•11 years ago

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Need advice on getting some t3 added to thyroxine please

Hya everyone, This is on behalf of my brother. He is on 100 mcg thyroxine and his last tsh was about 6 ( from memory ). He is on the journey of titrating...

Hya everyone, This is on behalf of my brother. He is on 100 mcg thyroxine an...

CarolineAnne

•11 years ago

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Has anyone seen Occupational therapist for Blue Badge????

I applied for a blue badge and they wrote back to say I have an appointment with occupational therapist. Feel worried n wondered if this is normal prior to...

I applied for a blue badge and they wrote back to say I have an appointment with...

Jeannie

•11 years ago

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Morning diarrhoea - I don't think I am over-medicated. Could it be sensitivity to the thyroxine or the fillers?

I was diagnosed hypothyroid April 2012 and started on 25mcg levothyroxine. Dosage gradually increased and have now been on 100mcg for just over two weeks. I've...

I was diagnosed hypothyroid April 2012 and started on 25mcg levothyroxine. Dosag...

penstemon

•11 years ago

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Seeing My MP next week begging for availability of NDT.. need your support

I don't get on with LEVO or synthetic T3 and am really well on Armour.. I have ridiculous trouble getting hold of it.. I have to see a private consultant...

I don't get on with LEVO or synthetic T3 and am really well on Armour.. I have r...

Redditch

•11 years ago

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i have doubst about allergy trying to find the old tags. Where can i find them?

Hello i got up two days ago with swallen face and irticaria . i dont know if could be related to allergy or waht i have no idea. i have urticaria many times...

Hello i got up two days ago with swallen face and irticaria . i dont know if cou...

anuska

•11 years ago

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headache

Hi All still struggling to get my gp to listen to me my last test my tsh was 3 he said this was fine anyway new problem bad headaches could this be related to...

Hi All still struggling to get my gp to listen to me my last test my tsh was 3 ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Foggy brain

Does anybody else still battle debilitating brain fog while on thyroid replacement therapy. Sorry for being brief. I am too depressed to write more. Thank you...

Does anybody else still battle debilitating brain fog while on thyroid replaceme...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Some questions about thyroid eye disease.

I was referred to an ophthalmology consultant for something completely non-thyroid related. I attended my appointments, saw a consultant and was told that...

I was referred to an ophthalmology consultant for something completely non-thyro...

puncturedbicycle

•11 years ago

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You can only get Myxoedema in your legs or arms

According to my GP that is. As I have it on my ankles, feet and mainly around my middle section and face and neck and possibly in my lungs as well she said it...

According to my GP that is. As I have it on my ankles, feet and mainly around my...

Karispitit

•11 years ago

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If my T4 is in normal range and my TSH suppressed but I don't feel any better than before taking Levothyroxine (100mg) for 3 months

Could it be a conversion problem? To get full blood count done again and dr has said he will request T3 be checked although he doesn't think there will be a...

Could it be a conversion problem? To get full blood count done again and dr has ...

Vibo

•11 years ago

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Levo..... Can you buy it legally online without a prescription?????

TSH now 0.3 Endo said I have to reduced my 150 levo to 125 as will affect my heart bones etc. Told Endo I feel great -better than in years -had lost 1/2 stone...

TSH now 0.3 Endo said I have to reduced my 150 levo to 125 as will affect my he...

blue999

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Changing from a well known specialist to a more supportive one

I'm so sorry this is a long message but I'm really upset at the moment. I went to see my GP today and she told me that my thyroid specialist (who is very...

I'm so sorry this is a long message but I'm really upset at the moment. I went...

Karispitit

•11 years ago

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Vestibular/balance problems? Trying to walk straight and narrow.

coetzeegisela

•11 years ago

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Lab won't test for B12 and Free T3 even now that GP has asked twice.

Should I just go private? I notice Blue Horizon mentioned on this site. Also, I'm on a maintenance dose of Vitamin D3 (1000) after 1 test, but lab won't test...

Should I just go private? I notice Blue Horizon mentioned on this site. Also, I'...

muirfoot107

•11 years ago

1 Reply

private blood test..was it a waste of money

I paid £114 for a private blood test from blue horizon.....when i told GP of test results she said we use a different module or something to count so have i...

I paid £114 for a private blood test from blue horizon.....when i told GP of te...

babymaker

•11 years ago

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Can hypothyroidism cause foot problems?

I have bunions arthritis in the small bones of my feet and constant pins and needles like pain in my feet. Are these connected to my hypothyroidism?

I have bunions arthritis in the small bones of my feet and constant pins and nee...

beaton

•11 years ago

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sister's blood test results

Hi, my sisters blood test results have come in, Im wandering what to advise her to do? tsh 0.19 (0.35 to 4.5) FT4 20......

Hi, my sisters blood test results have come in, Im wandering what to advise her ...

super1

•11 years ago

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hi i have been diagnosed 2004 been on thyroxine 100 on armour may 2013 1 tab now on 2 tabs had bloods done calcium raised any thoughts

i have cfs fibro costalchondritis osteoarthritis

hector12

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Teeth discolouration

Have noticed a lot if discolouration on my teeth not due to food or tobacco could this be related to thyroid problem

Have noticed a lot if discolouration on my teeth not due to food or tobacco coul...

Tatty10

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Blood Testing

I finally had a conversation with my GP today. In cornwall they dont do T3/T4 testing as standard. As in my previous question my last blood test showed my TSH...

I finally had a conversation with my GP today. In cornwall they dont do T3/T4 te...

MrsAitchbee

•11 years ago

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Advice appreciated for appointment with GP today - thanks

I was diagnosed with UAT in March and have been taking 25mg of Levo since. My TSH has gone from 6.6 to 2.3 in May to 1.9 last week. Whilst I do feel better...

I was diagnosed with UAT in March and have been taking 25mg of Levo since. My T...

mountaingoat83

•11 years ago

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I'm seeing Dr Skinner on Wednesday and am wondering what info I should take with me to ensure I get the most from the appointment?

infomaniac

•11 years ago

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Fat, feisty, fraught and totally f f f hacked off! however autoimmune busting adventures on the horizon

So much has been going on since I last wittered on about my comings and goings and family life. My ailments have been playing up - still going in the right...

So much has been going on since I last wittered on about my comings and goings a...

MaryF

•11 years ago

24 Replies

Has anyone tried acupuncture for under active thyroid, and if so, how did you find it?

peaceflower

•11 years ago

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Does melting tabs under your tongue make them more available?

beaton

•11 years ago

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So what part of hypothyroidism causes difficulty swallowing?

I'm still struggling with my T3/T4 dose. I was on 10 mcg. T3 and 50 mcg T4 twice a day but GP upped the T3 to 20 mcg. each time. The high level of T3 all at...

I'm still struggling with my T3/T4 dose. I was on 10 mcg. T3 and 50 mcg T4 twice...

beaton

•11 years ago

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since levo reduced i am feeling worse

i have had my levo reduced and feeling worse,,,,,,tired and tearful with anxiety attacks..off to GP for appointment in morning if i can get one...why so...

i have had my levo reduced and feeling worse,,,,,,tired and tearful with anxiety...

babymaker

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Hi! I'm wondering if anyone with hypothyroidism has trouble with water retention and has any good advice to alleviate bloating??

sazzles6

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Worried about anaesthetic and hypo.

I am due to have an operation in about with six weeks and am worried about having anaesthetic as I am hypo. I take 50 mg. per day so would I need to take...

I am due to have an operation in about with six weeks and am worried about havi...

jaxnbreeze

•11 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for July 2013

Just returned from week in Portugal - feet and ankles swollen and had to have fruesamide to bring swelling down - have high bp as well

Need advice on getting some t3 added to thyroxine please

Has anyone seen Occupational therapist for Blue Badge????

Morning diarrhoea - I don't think I am over-medicated. Could it be sensitivity to the thyroxine or the fillers?

Seeing My MP next week begging for availability of NDT.. need your support

i have doubst about allergy trying to find the old tags. Where can i find them?

headache

Foggy brain

Some questions about thyroid eye disease.

You can only get Myxoedema in your legs or arms

If my T4 is in normal range and my TSH suppressed but I don't feel any better than before taking Levothyroxine (100mg) for 3 months

Levo..... Can you buy it legally online without a prescription?????

Changing from a well known specialist to a more supportive one

Vestibular/balance problems? Trying to walk straight and narrow.

Lab won't test for B12 and Free T3 even now that GP has asked twice.

private blood test..was it a waste of money

Can hypothyroidism cause foot problems?

sister's blood test results

hi i have been diagnosed 2004 been on thyroxine 100 on armour may 2013 1 tab now on 2 tabs had bloods done calcium raised any thoughts

Teeth discolouration

Blood Testing

Advice appreciated for appointment with GP today - thanks

I'm seeing Dr Skinner on Wednesday and am wondering what info I should take with me to ensure I get the most from the appointment?

Fat, feisty, fraught and totally f f f hacked off! however autoimmune busting adventures on the horizon

Has anyone tried acupuncture for under active thyroid, and if so, how did you find it?

Does melting tabs under your tongue make them more available?

So what part of hypothyroidism causes difficulty swallowing?

since levo reduced i am feeling worse

Hi! I'm wondering if anyone with hypothyroidism has trouble with water retention and has any good advice to alleviate bloating??

Worried about anaesthetic and hypo.

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