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Why do thyroids malfunction?

I have been wondering why so many people have thyroid problems. Are there theories on that? Is it polution, food, life style? I always would rather treat the...

I have been wondering why so many people have thyroid problems. Are there theori...

renemeis

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Important information - Genova testing.

Hi all, Just got this email through and thought I would post for people on here, I would assume the changes will effect all private labs. Returning Samples...

Hi all, Just got this email through and thought I would post for people on here...

Moggie

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Finally, an email Alert from HU this morning.

I was surprised to receive the email of a question posted 11 hours ago and I hope that everyone now, who has requested emails, etc. is receiving. I see there...

I was surprised to receive the email of a question posted 11 hours ago and I hop...

shaws

Administrator•11 years ago

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Memory function does anyone with hypothyroid find it affects their memory function? Seem to be struggling to retain or remember things

Diagnosed 15 yrs ago stable until 1yr ago been hyper now suspect low have to wait another 5 weeks for next blood check

Diagnosed 15 yrs ago stable until 1yr ago been hyper now suspect low have to wai...

Bassetmum

•11 years ago

32 Replies

Natural desiccated thyroid

I was just wondering if anyone has managed to get a prescription off their GP for natural desiccated thyroid in the north east

I was just wondering if anyone has managed to get a prescription off their GP fo...

Samashby

•11 years ago

1 Reply

My test results.

I feel my doctor has been very thorough but as in other posts,on second test 2 month later i am told i will stay on 50mcg of Levo,i did start to feel more...

I feel my doctor has been very thorough but as in other posts,on second test 2 m...

henrythewasp

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Newly diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism,

My blood results TSH 0.04 and Free T4 is 83, i am going on a long haul holiday in about 6 weeks, my consultant says he will not be able to tell me if i can...

My blood results TSH 0.04 and Free T4 is 83, i am going on a long haul holiday ...

Neeka1

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Do I need to change my dose of T4?

I have been taking 75mcg of T4 and 20mcg of T3 since January. I generally feel better but my endo who has discharged me back into the care of my GP felt that...

I have been taking 75mcg of T4 and 20mcg of T3 since January. I generally feel ...

nicola101

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Please take a look at 38 Degrees Thyroid Petition campaign!

Support the group we need more members to sign. Join on Face Book too. Links for Petition/Group/Page/Twitter/Email/Paper Petition & Flyer Our UK 38 Degrees...

Support the group we need more members to sign. Join on Face Book too. Links fo...

PoppyRose

•11 years ago

11 Replies

What is this strange clicking in my neck?

I have had this once before and it is back. I would describe it as a strange rhythmic clicking almost popping noise in the front of my neck. Has anyone ese...

I have had this once before and it is back. I would describe it as a strange rh...

daisymoo

•11 years ago

22 Replies

T3

I've just had a call from one of the practice GP's to see how I am getting on with my T3/T4 combination regime and given a warning that the powers that be are...

I've just had a call from one of the practice GP's to see how I am getting on wi...

RubyTuesday

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Hair changes

I'm hypo and I'm being treated by Dr P for Adrenal Exhaustion. I've always had thin, fine hair which got worse as I became more hypo. However since taking...

I'm hypo and I'm being treated by Dr P for Adrenal Exhaustion. I've always had ...

suez

•11 years ago

6 Replies

I have been to see my GP and he will not change my medication

I took my Blood Test results which I paid for at the Spire Hospital My results were as follows; Thyroid stimulating hormone<0.010 mU/L (0.270 -4.200) Free...

I took my Blood Test results which I paid for at the Spire Hospital My results...

Pixietoes

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Please can someone help me understand results? Diagnosed underactive about a year ago on 150/175 levo. I don't know if I have hashis or not?

TOTAL THYROXINE(T4) 141 nmol/L 59 - 154 THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE *<0.01 mIU/L 0.27 - 4.2 FREE THYROXINE *34.7 pmol/l 12.0 - 22.0 FREE T3 *6.9 pmol/L 3.1 -...

TOTAL THYROXINE(T4) 141 nmol/L 59 - 154 THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE *<0.01 mIU/...

jojo-flo

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Review Levothroxine generics

Dont know if anbody as seen this htt://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/3248 Hope i have done the link right ,

Dont know if anbody as seen this htt://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/3248 ...

Lizzy1606

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Are thyroid cancer and PCOS linked??

Recently had my thyroid completely removed and now I have had blood tests to see if I'm ovulating and being screened for PCOS. Been on DR Google which is the...

Recently had my thyroid completely removed and now I have had blood tests to see...

TreorchyGal

•11 years ago

3 Replies

New site - not very good and sooo frustrating

Progress is all good, however i'm really find this new site very un user friendly. I used to be able to 'see' replies to my questions easily etc. When i log...

Progress is all good, however i'm really find this new site very un user friendl...

Karen1

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Raised antibodies, fluctuating TSH, experiencing symptoms and doctor confused...can anyone help me please?

Hi there, newly signed up and would like any advice or clarification as to what's going on with me. Ok, well, I'm a 28 year old female with no family history...

Hi there, newly signed up and would like any advice or clarification as to what'...

Hidden

•11 years ago

20 Replies

5/2 Fasting Diet

I just thought some of you might be interested to know that I am finding the Fast Diet - having downloaded Michael Mosley's book onto my Kindle app - extremely...

I just thought some of you might be interested to know that I am finding the Fas...

RubyTuesday

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Can you be hypo and hyper ?

Loubelou1621

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Is it a thyroid problem?

Hi all Have been having problems breathing for the last six months which was originally put down to asthma but I was not responding to medication....

Hi all Have been having problems breathing for the last six months which was or...

Gentlemanmike

•11 years ago

9 Replies

does hypothyrodism cause dizziness.?

ive been suffering with dizziness like a rocking swaying floor dropping sensation since january slowly getting better but still not close to being my old self....

ive been suffering with dizziness like a rocking swaying floor dropping sensatio...

danid1989

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Has anyone else experienced this before - went for TSH, T4 and T3 blood test 1 Aug and I am still waiting on the T3 result?

Each time I call the GP's they just keep saying that the result is pending. Feeling concerned as my FT4 jumped from 9.8 to 22.8 so want to make sure there...

Each time I call the GP's they just keep saying that the result is pending. Fe...

Brown321

•11 years ago

4 Replies

switching my Levo med time yes,no?

Ok i take my 50mcr Levo in the morning at 8 am and eat/drink an hour later.If i switch to taking it in the evening lets say 12.00 midnight then do i leave my...

Ok i take my 50mcr Levo in the morning at 8 am and eat/drink an hour later.If i ...

henrythewasp

•11 years ago

3 Replies

My doctors say my test results are fine but...

Hi, I have been so unwell had the sweats so third coming down ill all the time. So I had some test done the doctors said was all fine. But I got a print out...

Hi, I have been so unwell had the sweats so third coming down ill all the time. ...

pepsirat

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Some humour I came across ... if only it wasn't so true!!

Hope you can all access this link. http://livingwithhashimotosthyroiditis.tumblr.com/

Hope you can all access this link. http://livingwithhashimotosthyroiditis.tumblr...

PoppyRose

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Do I need to see an endocrinologist?

I've posted a few questions on the site as I was just diagnosed this week by blood tests taken by my GP. My TSH was 7.31, that's all I was told. I was given...

I've posted a few questions on the site as I was just diagnosed this week by blo...

emerson

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Do generics work?

Hi everyone. I've been taking 100mcg levothyroxine now for a number of years. Truth is the cheapo variety I get from the GP doesn't seem to work. For example;...

Hi everyone. I've been taking 100mcg levothyroxine now for a number of years. Tr...

esoteriquette

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Strange but true

Hi i find this very odd, my automatic wrist watch gained 1 or2 hours a day the last 6 months( before i was diagnosed hyper) since my tt on tuesday it has lost...

Hi i find this very odd, my automatic wrist watch gained 1 or2 hours a day the l...

Tatty10

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Could I have Hashitoxicosis?

Could I have Hashitoxicosis? I started taking T3 about 4 months ago. I had reduced T4 from 150mcg to 100mcg and had built up to 30mcg T3 (split into 3 doses),...

Could I have Hashitoxicosis? I started taking T3 about 4 months ago. I had redu...

Katkin1

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2013

Why do thyroids malfunction?

Important information - Genova testing.

Finally, an email Alert from HU this morning.

Memory function does anyone with hypothyroid find it affects their memory function? Seem to be struggling to retain or remember things

Natural desiccated thyroid

My test results.

Newly diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism,

Do I need to change my dose of T4?

Please take a look at 38 Degrees Thyroid Petition campaign!

What is this strange clicking in my neck?

T3

Hair changes

I have been to see my GP and he will not change my medication

Please can someone help me understand results? Diagnosed underactive about a year ago on 150/175 levo. I don't know if I have hashis or not?

Review Levothroxine generics

Are thyroid cancer and PCOS linked??

New site - not very good and sooo frustrating

Raised antibodies, fluctuating TSH, experiencing symptoms and doctor confused...can anyone help me please?

5/2 Fasting Diet

Can you be hypo and hyper ?

Is it a thyroid problem?

does hypothyrodism cause dizziness.?

Has anyone else experienced this before - went for TSH, T4 and T3 blood test 1 Aug and I am still waiting on the T3 result?

switching my Levo med time yes,no?

My doctors say my test results are fine but...

Some humour I came across ... if only it wasn't so true!!

Do I need to see an endocrinologist?

Do generics work?

Strange but true

Could I have Hashitoxicosis?

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