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Why is it so difficult to convince doctors to prescribe T3?

I understand cutting costs on the NHS, but if the patient is paying, then why are they still so resistant to even let you try it? I really don't get it. I've...

I understand cutting costs on the NHS, but if the patient is paying, then why ar...

begutbegut

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Does levo cause weight gain?

I have been taking levo for 7 wks nd have gained 10lbs in weight I am very concerned as I have been maintaining my weight for a year after hard work to lose 3...

I have been taking levo for 7 wks nd have gained 10lbs in weight I am very conce...

Bossy

•11 years ago

32 Replies

Daughter not feeling any better

Hi My daughter saw Doctor S. a couple of months ago. He started her on 50mcg levo, then increased to 75mcg and she is now on 100mcg which she has been on for a...

Hi My daughter saw Doctor S. a couple of months ago. He started her on 50mcg lev...

lucylocks

•11 years ago

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Has anyone experienced mood swings and emotional changes when first starting their treatment? I don't know what I am feeling half the time.

marymerry83

•11 years ago

27 Replies

What do you swallow your levothyroxine with?

For me it used to be a few sips of water, until I found out you are supposed to drink a glass of water, and that vitamin c is meant to aid absorption. Now I...

For me it used to be a few sips of water, until I found out you are supposed to ...

GentleOrange

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Meds upped to 100mcg of Levo, but feeling slightly "woolly" all the time now, when previously on 50/75mcg I felt much sharper.

diagnosed in Feb this year. Latest blood tests showed TSH at 13.42 (0.3-4.0) down from 23 and T4 at 12 (10.5-24.5). I asked for T3 to be tested (a new...

diagnosed in Feb this year. Latest blood tests showed TSH at 13.42 (0.3-4.0) do...

Jenny23

•11 years ago

3 Replies

I am lucky enough to have a lab at my disposal. What b/t's would you recommend at a deeper level to get a diagnosis on a thyroid problem

bythesea

•11 years ago

16 Replies

When levothyroxine doesnt work for people does the drug give side effects or is it that it doesnt have an effect on the hypo symptoms?

sezzy

•11 years ago

12 Replies

CFS/Hypo, tight chest?

Hi Just wondered any one with above diagnosis and suffers fom chronic fatigue gets a tight chest on over doing it? It goes away on resting up again. It...

Hi Just wondered any one with above diagnosis and suffers fom chronic fatigue g...

cat69

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Does anyone get acidy stomach, headaches, dizziness with hypothyroidism?

If you do, have you any tips on easing these symptoms? Many thanks.

HEA72

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Coconut Oil, the wonderful and natural thyroid cure!

Hello fellow sufferers of all issues thyroid! I saw this on a great website for natural and complimentary health and this really amazed me. I am sharing it...

Hello fellow sufferers of all issues thyroid! I saw this on a great website for ...

MSC56

•11 years ago

36 Replies

My GP says that the NHS can no longer prescribe liothyronine. Has anyone else had this problem? I now have to pay for a private prescription

Tom58

•11 years ago

61 Replies

Male friend with hot flushes!

I'm asking for a friend of mine who is hypo. He has been having bad hot flushes at night soaking the bed and feeling hot during the day. I had hot flushes at...

I'm asking for a friend of mine who is hypo. He has been having bad hot flushes...

TraceyLE

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Blood test on Monday

infomaniac

•11 years ago

4 Replies

I paid for full bloods having stopped B12, B comp and Vit D. The aim was to check for anaemia and have an active B12 test?

Based on previous blood tests posted, I wanted to have active B12 test. St Thomas' Hospital confirmed I needed to stop supplementing for 4 weeks. So as a pre...

Based on previous blood tests posted, I wanted to have active B12 test. St Thom...

shambles

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Itchy and flaky eyelids

Hi all, I have hypothyroid...my eye lids became itchy and flaky since 2 years and now they have become black...My doctor said its eczema and she cant do...

Hi all, I have hypothyroid...my eye lids became itchy and flaky since 2 years an...

bajajnidhi

•11 years ago

19 Replies

An intimate relationship between thyroid hormone and skin: regulation of gene expression

The evidence continues to accumulate of the huge impact of thyroid hormone on the body - this time on skin and hair. I see an ever-increasing gulf between...

The evidence continues to accumulate of the huge impact of thyroid hormone on th...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

3 Replies

Doctor is not listening and prescribing anti depressants instead!

Hi all, I'm new to this support site so please do help me out.. I'm 5 months postpartum and have been having symptoms for a while and feel let down by the NHS....

Hi all, I'm new to this support site so please do help me out.. I'm 5 months pos...

Rimz0

•11 years ago

7 Replies

feeling numb

has anyone suffered from any numbness? my left arm and left side of my face have felt numb for a few days now. I've had a thyroid condition for nearly 13...

has anyone suffered from any numbness? my left arm and left side of my face hav...

Lindsay

•11 years ago

33 Replies

Has anyone visited the Endocrinology department of Addenbrookes hospital Cambridge?

My partner has complex issues, on top of her Hypothyroidism she has an Ovarian Fibroma (tumour) we saw a Gynaecological surgeon but he won't go ahead with...

My partner has complex issues, on top of her Hypothyroidism she has an Ovarian F...

Tony63

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Hypothyroidism levels new blood test normal but still symptoms????

Hi all I was diagnosed hypo in feb 2013 slowly increases in levothyroxine from 25mcg I'm now taking 250mcg daily for about 6 weeks. My first test results...

Hi all I was diagnosed hypo in feb 2013 slowly increases in levothyroxine from...

Clare37

•11 years ago

3 Replies

could i have a thyroid or an adrenal problem?

hey all,iv had loads of symptoms for the last 5 years and decided to look into thyroid as a family member keeps telling me to,iv had a adrenal saliva test done...

hey all,iv had loads of symptoms for the last 5 years and decided to look into t...

sunzzofman

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Blood test results

Hi all i know its early days only 3 weeks after tt and taking 100 micrograms of levo still feeling quite tired and lethargic dont understand my blood tests...

Hi all i know its early days only 3 weeks after tt and taking 100 micrograms of ...

Tatty10

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Does anyone know a good diet for hypo people. What contains B-12 and what we shouldn't eat! My doc says diet doesn't affect it. I do not agr

ee. Think I need to find a new doc..This is endocrine as well.

marymerry83

•11 years ago

40 Replies

Advice about blood tests and levothyroxine dosage please?

2011 Tsh 6.55 T4 15.3 Started 50mg Couple months later Tsh 0.05 T4 15.4 2013 Tsh 4.6 T4 15.4 Upped to 75mg went gluten free Tsh 0.05 T4 29(high) T3 8(high)...

2011 Tsh 6.55 T4 15.3 Started 50mg Couple months later Tsh 0.05 T4 15.4 2013 Ts...

sezzy

•11 years ago

1 Reply

no sleep with new medication what can i do ?????????????

borderline under active since 2009, doctor just recently told me?? diagnosed 3months ago after huge weight gain in months, feel awful very depressed, memory...

borderline under active since 2009, doctor just recently told me?? diagnosed 3mo...

lola1956

•11 years ago

20 Replies

Article from Stop the Thyroid Madness Now regarding hypothyroidism and deficiencies:

What does stomach acid do for me? Two key benefits: absorption and protection. When food hits your stomach, it’s your stomach’s gastric acid that begins the...

What does stomach acid do for me? Two key benefits: absorption and protection. ...

Heloise

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Melatonin- high night time cortisol- help please

I have been prescribed this... But struggling with finding the right dose while changing to armour... With a few side effects currently...Is melatonin likely...

I have been prescribed this... But struggling with finding the right dose while ...

sandrab1969

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Armour- help re my dose and side effects

Hi i wondered if anyone can advise me-i was on 100mcg of levo- i started on armour half grain for 2 wks 24th july... Then after 10days upped it to 1grain......

Hi i wondered if anyone can advise me-i was on 100mcg of levo- i started on armo...

sandrab1969

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Even a Polar Bear can be mis-diagnosed with depression when the underlying cause is really thyroid related :(

Central Park's 'depressed' polar bear Gus dies aged 27 Central Park's beloved polar bear Gus, who previously hit headlines after zookeepers believed he...

Central Park's 'depressed' polar bear Gus dies aged 27 Central Park's beloved p...

RedApple

Administrator•11 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for August 2013

Why is it so difficult to convince doctors to prescribe T3?

Does levo cause weight gain?

Daughter not feeling any better

Has anyone experienced mood swings and emotional changes when first starting their treatment? I don't know what I am feeling half the time.

What do you swallow your levothyroxine with?

Meds upped to 100mcg of Levo, but feeling slightly "woolly" all the time now, when previously on 50/75mcg I felt much sharper.

I am lucky enough to have a lab at my disposal. What b/t's would you recommend at a deeper level to get a diagnosis on a thyroid problem

When levothyroxine doesnt work for people does the drug give side effects or is it that it doesnt have an effect on the hypo symptoms?

CFS/Hypo, tight chest?

Does anyone get acidy stomach, headaches, dizziness with hypothyroidism?

Coconut Oil, the wonderful and natural thyroid cure!

My GP says that the NHS can no longer prescribe liothyronine. Has anyone else had this problem? I now have to pay for a private prescription

Male friend with hot flushes!

Blood test on Monday

I paid for full bloods having stopped B12, B comp and Vit D. The aim was to check for anaemia and have an active B12 test?

Itchy and flaky eyelids

An intimate relationship between thyroid hormone and skin: regulation of gene expression

Doctor is not listening and prescribing anti depressants instead!

feeling numb

Has anyone visited the Endocrinology department of Addenbrookes hospital Cambridge?

Hypothyroidism levels new blood test normal but still symptoms????

could i have a thyroid or an adrenal problem?

Blood test results

Does anyone know a good diet for hypo people. What contains B-12 and what we shouldn't eat! My doc says diet doesn't affect it. I do not agr

Advice about blood tests and levothyroxine dosage please?

no sleep with new medication what can i do ?????????????

Article from Stop the Thyroid Madness Now regarding hypothyroidism and deficiencies:

Melatonin- high night time cortisol- help please

Armour- help re my dose and side effects

Even a Polar Bear can be mis-diagnosed with depression when the underlying cause is really thyroid related :(

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