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I was diagnosed with hypothroidism today on blood tests. Have severe MS. Little explanation by GP, should I be worried?

emerson

•11 years ago

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Hypothyroid or Hashimotos?

Hi, Could anybody tell me the difference between Hypothyroid and Hashimotos? Been treated for hypothyroid for a few years now, but have also been diagnosed...

Hi, Could anybody tell me the difference between Hypothyroid and Hashimotos? Bee...

Karen942

•11 years ago

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Manual Lymphatic Drainage - feedback on my session today

My body is full of excess fluid with my feet and ankles being particularly swollen. I also have a haematoma following a cycling accident and hitting tarmac at...

My body is full of excess fluid with my feet and ankles being particularly swoll...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Tickling under skin!!!

I'm on 75 mg Levi for 3 years nearly. Doing average.. But I'm getting this weird feeling under my skin under my arm , near my armpit , it's like a ant is...

I'm on 75 mg Levi for 3 years nearly. Doing average.. But I'm getting this weir...

mummyG

•11 years ago

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Just diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and need advice

I have just been diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism and was told my results were quite high at 35. I've been prescribed 40mg Carbimazole. Could anyone advise...

I have just been diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism and was told my results were qui...

looney1

•11 years ago

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hi all

hi just to let you no that blood test came back gp phoned me around 6,30 tonight, he said that all test show am back to normal [going to phone tomorrow to get...

hi just to let you no that blood test came back gp phoned me around 6,30 tonight...

balla

•11 years ago

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Your thyroid medication and its safety

Some alarm has been expressed today about the use of certain thyroid medications. Please remember that each person's needs are unique to them. Some do well...

Some alarm has been expressed today about the use of certain thyroid medications...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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ST3?

I was diagnosed hyperthyroid a few months ago. I had bloods taken on friday- thyroid & white cell count. The receptionist called me today and said that I...

I was diagnosed hyperthyroid a few months ago. I had bloods taken on friday- thy...

hesb

•11 years ago

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Have asked doctor if I may be hypothyroid on levels I have (all within range though t3 and t4 at low end of range) and explained ...........

...... that I have learnt a lot on this forum re levels can be within range but still feel ill. Her opinion is that everyone may feel better on these hormones...

...... that I have learnt a lot on this forum re levels can be within range but ...

sandusky

•11 years ago

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I am NOT getting ANY emails saying people have replied to posts or NO emails saying I have a private message

So Im not ignoring anyone on purpose, I just dont know if you have answered or replied , sorry

So Im not ignoring anyone on purpose, I just dont know if you have answered or ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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how long before i start to lose weight,was finally diagnosed with under active thyroid two months ago,but still very depressed and very fat

very depressed ache all over, doctor just informed me that tests in 2009 showed i was borderline even then please help with information

very depressed ache all over, doctor just informed me that tests in 2009 showed ...

lola1956

•11 years ago

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Hashimotos and Gluten

I´ve been looking into the effects of a Gluten free diet and the reversal of symptoms and antibodies and there have been quite a few impressive claims among...

I´ve been looking into the effects of a Gluten free diet and the reversal of sym...

terry_1

•11 years ago

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Going to make a complaint to NHS about pedi

2008 to 2010 complained. 2010 went private. Only found out in july 2013 from antibodies taken 2010 that my daughter ha Hashis

2008 to 2010 complained. 2010 went private. Only found out in july 2013 from a...

anjh-blue

•11 years ago

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Switching from levo to armour.

How would i go about swapping from 50/75alternate days to armour what dose would people recommend i start and increase to ? or any personal experiences.Cheers.

How would i go about swapping from 50/75alternate days to armour what dose would...

sezzy

•11 years ago

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Surely has to be our Moggie?

Just seen your great comment in the DM article about atrial fibrulation - there was I thinking this is good and so true then I came to the end of it and read...

Just seen your great comment in the DM article about atrial fibrulation - there ...

Fruitandnutcase

•11 years ago

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Reaction to coffee?

I have just been out for coffee with friends and noticed that when I left the cafe I felt really weird, kind of disorientated at a bit drunk! I just started on...

I have just been out for coffee with friends and noticed that when I left the ca...

infomaniac

•11 years ago

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What needs to be tested ?

I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid,not going to bore you with all the details now as some of you might know,i have posted regularly,i would like to...

I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid,not going to bore you with all the ...

henrythewasp

•11 years ago

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Feeling better than I have in months

I posted recently that I haven't been able to get diagnosed because of stupid 'normal' blood test results. I am still waiting on Ft3 test results from last...

I posted recently that I haven't been able to get diagnosed because of stupid 'n...

CamillaB

•11 years ago

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Understanding what my test results mean

On 20 June 2012 my GP told me to reduce my T3 from 20 mcg twice daily, to 20 mcg once daily, even though three times I told him how well I felt on my current...

On 20 June 2012 my GP told me to reduce my T3 from 20 mcg twice daily, to 20 mcg...

RubyTuesday

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Search function for Thyroid UK

Why does the search function give me hits for diabetes,India, cancer, fibromyalgia, ulcers, antidepressants and other topics seemingly having nothing to with...

Why does the search function give me hits for diabetes,India, cancer, fibromyalg...

T3mind

•11 years ago

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Link between asymptomatic root canals and auto immune diseases

Hi all I recently started researching the above and was horrified at the health risks of root canals. I had one in 06 (the last time i saw a dentist as i am...

Hi all I recently started researching the above and was horrified at the health...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Taking Iron supplements (B9 and Ferritin)

I have decided I now need a graph and/or a time line to calculate what tablets/supplements I can take at what time! Firstly my Levo 1 hour before anything and...

I have decided I now need a graph and/or a time line to calculate what tablets/...

Loobs39

•11 years ago

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Is anyone there graves, post thyroidectomy with a t4/t3 conversion problem?

I've been on t4 for nearly a year post op and now have a conversion problem. Introduced t3 last week and have gone all over the place with hyper and hypo...

I've been on t4 for nearly a year post op and now have a conversion problem. Int...

Julesinbristoluk

•11 years ago

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My mother has had an underactive thyroid for many years. Her once thick hair continues to fall out and she is often cold and tired.

I have also noticed recently that she has begun to shrink - osteoperosis? The GP maintains that her bloods look good and has not altered her meds. She has made...

I have also noticed recently that she has begun to shrink - osteoperosis? The GP...

teach2

•11 years ago

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How TSH Ranges Are Determined

I just went for an aldosterone test this morning. I had to go to the pathology lab at the local hospital, so I asked the girl doing the test if she knew how...

I just went for an aldosterone test this morning. I had to go to the pathology ...

rosetrees

•11 years ago

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As if those of us on T4 replacement haven't got enough to worry about...

Got this alert about T4 replacement therapy from the 'Stop the Thyroid Madness' email today: http://www.rbej.com/content/11/1/75/abstract

Got this alert about T4 replacement therapy from the 'Stop the Thyroid Madness' ...

Zephyrbear

•11 years ago

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Diabetes test

I was recently told that I may be in the boderline category for Diabetes, and had to have a Glucose test, the results came back, and doctor says there was...

I was recently told that I may be in the boderline category for Diabetes, and ha...

jbro617

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Synthetic versus Natural thyroid medication

I have read lot of these blogs here and Its not clear to me that if the natural ( armour) is good why is it difficult to get from doctor then ? Whats the story...

I have read lot of these blogs here and Its not clear to me that if the natural ...

ThyroidHell

•11 years ago

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Would appreciate your thoughts on test results.

TSH 3(range 0.27 to 4.2) T4 25.3(range 12to 22) T3 4.8 (range 3.1 to 6.2 ) My daughter was diagnosed 3 months ago and has gone from TSH of over 100 with high...

TSH 3(range 0.27 to 4.2) T4 25.3(range 12to 22) T3 4.8 (range 3.1 to 6.2 ) My da...

Val-55

•11 years ago

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What can I expect from my first visit to Endo please?

I have finally got a referral to see an Endo (although the doctor did warn me not to pin my hopes on it). It isn't for about six weeks so I want to make sure...

I have finally got a referral to see an Endo (although the doctor did warn me no...

JennyC2

•11 years ago

9 Replies

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All posts for August 2013

I was diagnosed with hypothroidism today on blood tests. Have severe MS. Little explanation by GP, should I be worried?

Hypothyroid or Hashimotos?

Manual Lymphatic Drainage - feedback on my session today

Tickling under skin!!!

Just diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and need advice

hi all

Your thyroid medication and its safety

ST3?

Have asked doctor if I may be hypothyroid on levels I have (all within range though t3 and t4 at low end of range) and explained ...........

I am NOT getting ANY emails saying people have replied to posts or NO emails saying I have a private message

how long before i start to lose weight,was finally diagnosed with under active thyroid two months ago,but still very depressed and very fat

Hashimotos and Gluten

Going to make a complaint to NHS about pedi

Switching from levo to armour.

Surely has to be our Moggie?

Reaction to coffee?

What needs to be tested ?

Feeling better than I have in months

Understanding what my test results mean

Search function for Thyroid UK

Link between asymptomatic root canals and auto immune diseases

Taking Iron supplements (B9 and Ferritin)

Is anyone there graves, post thyroidectomy with a t4/t3 conversion problem?

My mother has had an underactive thyroid for many years. Her once thick hair continues to fall out and she is often cold and tired.

How TSH Ranges Are Determined

As if those of us on T4 replacement haven't got enough to worry about...

Diabetes test

Synthetic versus Natural thyroid medication

Would appreciate your thoughts on test results.

What can I expect from my first visit to Endo please?

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