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Let down by NHS 5 year's ago saw my GP with a feeling of something stuck in my throat, was told its stress, few months later back to see GP

With skin problems, vitilgo on arms, rosacea, rash on shins weight gain and extreme tiredness, prescribed creams and antibiotics receptionist said blood tests...

With skin problems, vitilgo on arms, rosacea, rash on shins weight gain and extr...

Tatty10

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Opinions on FT3 result please

I posted a question recently about having diarrhoea in the morning and got some really useful answers. In the end I decided it must be related to the...

I posted a question recently about having diarrhoea in the morning and got some ...

penstemon

•11 years ago

7 Replies

National academy of hypothyoidism have a read - very interesting especially if you are dieting

http://nahypothyroidism.org Don't know how to make this a link, hopefully one of the adminers will edit it for me. Pretty please :-) X [Done!]

http://nahypothyroidism.org Don't know how to make this a link, hopefully one ...

Bears010

•11 years ago

6 Replies

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Can't get diagnosed by GP but Naturopath says its Hypothyroidism

I just found this site in my desperate attempts to find info on hypothyroidism over the last few months. I've been feeling awful since the end of April after a...

I just found this site in my desperate attempts to find info on hypothyroidism o...

CamillaB

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Has anyone had problems getting their thyroid levels to settle?

I was diagnosed hypo in November 2012. June's 2013 TSH result was 1.89 T4 15. I took myself for another blood test this month as was feeling so good and TSH...

I was diagnosed hypo in November 2012. June's 2013 TSH result was 1.89 T4 15. I...

Sara72

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Having a slight melt down help! trying to get diagnosed for hypo and having a moment!!!

hi i just wondered if someone could look at my results and stop me losing the plot im trying to get diagnosed for hypo they say that my results are within...

hi i just wondered if someone could look at my results and stop me losing the p...

Smudgeypower

•11 years ago

8 Replies

New Member - Wanting advice please

Hi there, this is Rosetrees (aka Carol Smith) and I'm posting for a new member, Danielle. Danielle is blind and her screen reader can't cope with this...

Hi there, this is Rosetrees (aka Carol Smith) and I'm posting for a new member, ...

dannimcc

•11 years ago

9 Replies

7:2 fasting? Does it work?

Just been inspired by a guy on tv whose just done a 40 day fast, only consuming water. I couldn't do 40 days so going to try 7 days fast / 2 days eat...

Just been inspired by a guy on tv whose just done a 40 day fast, only consuming ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Dr S**** Page Red Circle

Anyone seen this Consultant have appointment Nottingham 14th August

meki

•11 years ago

1 Reply

I´ve just been diagnosed with thyroid antibodies and b12 deficency but as yet I don´t have any symptoms ...

... yet. Apparently there seems to be a link between the two conditions, does anyone know if one caused the other condition to develop and what should I do in...

... yet. Apparently there seems to be a link between the two conditions, does an...

terry_1

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Blood Test Results

Hi there me again...I have posted a previous question re my blood results but may not have given all the right info so here it is again..:- Serum Folate...

Hi there me again...I have posted a previous question re my blood results but ma...

MrsAitchbee

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Blood Test Results

hi there..have had some blood test done as my TSH is low and I am on 100mg thyroxine.Doctor told me they are all okay but wants to re check my TSH level in 6...

hi there..have had some blood test done as my TSH is low and I am on 100mg thyro...

MrsAitchbee

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Blue Horizon tests

Wow am I impressed (takes some doing I can tell you). After ordering ft3 only test for £39.40 it took 2 days to arrive. It came as a kit with everything you...

Wow am I impressed (takes some doing I can tell you). After ordering ft3 only te...

Bears010

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Results help

Hi all , I had my last thyroid tests 2 July but forgot to get them as hospital doubled my dose anyway. Nxt test on Monday Last was tsh 49.8 range 0.3-5.5 And...

Hi all , I had my last thyroid tests 2 July but forgot to get them as hospital d...

rubysjules

•11 years ago

2 Replies

T3/T4 dose and high blood presure

I'm taking 100mcg.T4 and 10mcg. T3 first thing in the morning followed by mcg. T3 at intervals during the day. Today i was feeling lethargic but thought no...

I'm taking 100mcg.T4 and 10mcg. T3 first thing in the morning followed by mcg. T...

beaton

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Anyone any experience of Euthyral?

After a TT in Jan. I was put on LEVO 100, this was gradually increased to 137 and then has been coming down again as my heart was racing. I saw the Doctor...

After a TT in Jan. I was put on LEVO 100, this was gradually increased to 137 ...

France1

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Ayurveda - Kanchanar Guggulu

There was an article in the Daily Mail "Herbs, hypnotism, Indian Massage", last Tuesday, 30th July, about a private GP practising traditional Indian medicine....

There was an article in the Daily Mail "Herbs, hypnotism, Indian Massage", last ...

Polaris

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Last Carbimazole 5mg tablet on Wednesday, now wondering if I am starting to notice the effect or if it is still too soon?

I've just finished my lunch, the first meal of the day for me, and whilst not palpatations, I can feel my pulse without pressing on it. I also might have gone...

I've just finished my lunch, the first meal of the day for me, and whilst not pa...

Granitecitygirl

•11 years ago

3 Replies

burning mouth

hiya all, hope all is well, the question i would like to ask is does anyone or have had a burning feeling in there mouth or tongue, not sure if its anything to...

hiya all, hope all is well, the question i would like to ask is does anyone or h...

vikkihope

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Eltroxin no longer being produced

I know there was an issue regarding being able to obtain Eltroxin (beginning of the year) but I was advised yesterday that it isn't being produced at all any...

I know there was an issue regarding being able to obtain Eltroxin (beginning of ...

liz1952

•11 years ago

32 Replies

If a thyroid home test is positive or negative,is it 100%

hi everyone,im investigating if i have a problem with my thyroid as iv got loads of symptoms like fatigue,dizziness,vertigo etc the list goes on.iv been taking...

hi everyone,im investigating if i have a problem with my thyroid as iv got loads...

sunzzofman

•11 years ago

4 Replies

post baby hypothyroidsm Help anyone please Thinking of speeding endo appointment by going private as so poorly how does it work ????

hi please can anybody help me with this iv had bad hypo symptoms for going on 3 half months now i have mananged to get my doctor to hopefully refer me to a...

hi please can anybody help me with this iv had bad hypo symptoms for going on 3 ...

Smudgeypower

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Does anyone know of any labs in London where I can get cheap thyroid blood tests done privately?

I have just been to see a private doctor who has recommended that I be tested for Free T3, Reverse T3 and Thyroid Antibodies which my GP has not done since I...

I have just been to see a private doctor who has recommended that I be tested fo...

Laurinda

•11 years ago

31 Replies

Advice on my blood test results please

I am currently taking 150mg thyroxine, I have taken a higher dose in the past which didn't make any difference. The following results are from last December....

I am currently taking 150mg thyroxine, I have taken a higher dose in the past wh...

Beverleyb

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Any comments on results below would be very helpful. Should I still supplement B12?

I am reposting this with my throid results included as advised to do by a member just now. In the search to feel better I am on various supplements. I have...

I am reposting this with my throid results included as advised to do by a member...

sandusky

•11 years ago

4 Replies

I have high serum folate, low iron and b12 within range. Should I still supplement b12 as mentioned in earlier answer to another member.

High everyone, in the search to feel better I am on various supplements. I have low white blood count and low neutrofil count which suggests an auto immune...

High everyone, in the search to feel better I am on various supplements. I have...

sandusky

•11 years ago

2 Replies

I need help. I have asked my doctor twice now if she would do a t3 test on me, and she has refused twice saying I dont need it.

How do I find an NHS doctor who will do this test? I live in North Ayrshire in scotland. I have terrible skin problems and swelling and have been on the same...

How do I find an NHS doctor who will do this test? I live in North Ayrshire in s...

Christielle

•11 years ago

24 Replies

I'm on 150 200 levothyroxin just got blood results back and TSH is up to 6.1 cholesterol 7.2 whats next step I thought I was on max dose

Iv'e been Hypo for 5 years and have put up with it but last 6 months have felt rough tired Doc originally said it was my shift work

Iv'e been Hypo for 5 years and have put up with it but last 6 months have felt r...

oldman

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Help! Got an appointment with my GP at 3pm and need to know what info to give him in order to get a Dr Skinner referral?

Hello All, Well I've made a big decision and have temporarily moved back in with my parents in Scotland (from Wales) in order to try and get somewhere with my...

Hello All, Well I've made a big decision and have temporarily moved back in wit...

nuggetnet

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Can you become hyper

Since having tumour and side of thyroid removed I am loosing weight and feeling good. Was never diagnosed as hypo but can some become hyper after this kind of...

Since having tumour and side of thyroid removed I am loosing weight and feeling ...

Tinkestral

•11 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for August 2013

Let down by NHS 5 year's ago saw my GP with a feeling of something stuck in my throat, was told its stress, few months later back to see GP

Opinions on FT3 result please

National academy of hypothyoidism have a read - very interesting especially if you are dieting

Can't get diagnosed by GP but Naturopath says its Hypothyroidism

Has anyone had problems getting their thyroid levels to settle?

Having a slight melt down help! trying to get diagnosed for hypo and having a moment!!!

New Member - Wanting advice please

7:2 fasting? Does it work?

Dr S**** Page Red Circle

I´ve just been diagnosed with thyroid antibodies and b12 deficency but as yet I don´t have any symptoms ...

Blood Test Results

Blood Test Results

Blue Horizon tests

Results help

T3/T4 dose and high blood presure

Anyone any experience of Euthyral?

Ayurveda - Kanchanar Guggulu

Last Carbimazole 5mg tablet on Wednesday, now wondering if I am starting to notice the effect or if it is still too soon?

burning mouth

Eltroxin no longer being produced

If a thyroid home test is positive or negative,is it 100%

post baby hypothyroidsm Help anyone please Thinking of speeding endo appointment by going private as so poorly how does it work ????

Does anyone know of any labs in London where I can get cheap thyroid blood tests done privately?

Advice on my blood test results please

Any comments on results below would be very helpful. Should I still supplement B12?

I have high serum folate, low iron and b12 within range. Should I still supplement b12 as mentioned in earlier answer to another member.

I need help. I have asked my doctor twice now if she would do a t3 test on me, and she has refused twice saying I dont need it.

I'm on 150 200 levothyroxin just got blood results back and TSH is up to 6.1 cholesterol 7.2 whats next step I thought I was on max dose

Help! Got an appointment with my GP at 3pm and need to know what info to give him in order to get a Dr Skinner referral?

Can you become hyper

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