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Could any of these results give me a positive diagnosis (hypothyroidism)?

I have been having problems breathing for the last six months which was originally put down to asthma but I was not responding to medication. Eventually I had...

I have been having problems breathing for the last six months which was original...

Gentlemanmike

•11 years ago

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Can anyone help. I have been told to come off all meds because of my intollerence to T4, Armour & T3. Not due to see endo again till January

My G P contacted my endo because my blood tests were "off the scale". He responded by saying to leave all meds off and I will just be monitored - what ever...

My G P contacted my endo because my blood tests were "off the scale". He respon...

Florence-Ann

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Does anyone have any experience of stopping taking Citalopram?

I'm currently taking 20mg a day but have cut down to 10mg for the last week. Am starting to feel dizzy and have hot flushes. Am also taking 10mg carb a day...

I'm currently taking 20mg a day but have cut down to 10mg for the last week. Am...

Jools81

•11 years ago

6 Replies

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Reducing my Levothyroxine for the second time and again getting awful effects as it IS reducing the effects of Nortriptyline

This is from MedicineNet.com: Doctors response Nortriptyline (Pamelor) is a tricyclic anti-depressant. Discontinuation (withdrawal) of tricyclic...

This is from MedicineNet.com: Doctors response Nortriptyline (Pamelor) is a tri...

130396

•11 years ago

4 Replies

My doctors put me on selenium x

Went to the doctor that's dealing with my graves and he has put me on selenium has anybody heard of them? Hopefully they will work as he said they will give me...

Went to the doctor that's dealing with my graves and he has put me on selenium h...

Topher0709

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Allergy testing

My husband needs to be tested for shellfish intolerance and I would like to have some testing to shed some more light on what might be worsening my hashi. My...

My husband needs to be tested for shellfish intolerance and I would like to have...

janiebell

•11 years ago

10 Replies

How can HU be persuaded to help?

I only asked to be able to see my messages, to get email notifications, to see my history - no dice. Should I just keep sending the same email and pester till...

I only asked to be able to see my messages, to get email notifications, to see m...

Hiphypo

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Hi all, just going up in Levothyroxine 25mg after 3 weeks to start 50mg from today, but have a strange symptom.

Have a strange fuzzy, kinda dizzy head the past couple of days. Anyone any ideas if this might be related to the medication and its effects. It is worse today...

Have a strange fuzzy, kinda dizzy head the past couple of days. Anyone any ideas...

catsndogs

•11 years ago

11 Replies

My son have hyperthyroidsm...I let him undergo laboratory for TSH,T3, & T4

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betty5578

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Totally worn out....advice please.

Well, I don't know where to begin. The start is probably best so apologies for the long post. Following the birth of my 2nd child in Oct 2012, that's when my...

Well, I don't know where to begin. The start is probably best so apologies for t...

hazeljane

•11 years ago

36 Replies

TPO Antibodies

Hi all not been on for awhile as trying to switch off to underactive thyroid and get on with life. Heres my update i was low folate and thats slowly coming...

Hi all not been on for awhile as trying to switch off to underactive thyroid and...

jayuk

•11 years ago

7 Replies

I have fibromyalgia and wish to know if my thyroid test is ok. I have Stim.Hormone & Thyroxine that are OK. Anything else needed?

SuetheShrew

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Dr s recommends trying a combination of t3 and t4 medication. My gp has said will only prescribe thyroxine as nhs cannot prescribe t3.

Is this true? I have been taking thyroxine for 17 years. Thank you

Lizbeth1

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Where is the list of Doctors on Thyroid UK, who know what to do, how to read results and also prescribe NDT, if necessary? Is there a list?

MSC56

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Hi all I am on Levo. If I am making Rt3 and blocking whatever T3 I am producing what would the blood test for T3 be like?

After 2 visits to Rheumatologist, I am now on hydroxychloroquine. ( Plaquenil). This drug is really just a trial as the Dr doesn't know why I have so much...

After 2 visits to Rheumatologist, I am now on hydroxychloroquine. ( Plaquenil). ...

Everdean

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Support for Gordon Skinner next hearing! Letters would be useful

confirmation of Dr Skinner’s IOP on Monday 7th October 2013 at 9.30am at the MPTS, St James’s Buildings, 79, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6FQ. Dr Skinner has...

confirmation of Dr Skinner’s IOP on Monday 7th October 2013 at 9.30am at the MP...

MaryF

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Reducing Levothyroxine impacting on dose of nortriptyline. Withdrawal symptoms awful

This is my second reduction of levo and its affecting the dose of the nortriptyline. As the levo dose reduces so does the nortriptyline. It's giving me...

This is my second reduction of levo and its affecting the dose of the nortriptyl...

130396

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Hello, I had my thyroid removed about 2 years ago. My consultant has me on 150 mcg of thyroxine, and I fell terrible all the time.

I have asked her if I can change my dose or type of medication, but she say's it has to be high to keep the cancer from returning. So does this mean that I...

I have asked her if I can change my dose or type of medication, but she say's it...

vanguard

•11 years ago

13 Replies

North Kent Support Group meeting - Friday 11 October 11am - The Cricketers, Meopham, Kent DA13 0AA

Hi all Im back from my travels and just want to re-confirm the details of the next support group meeting as above. Can you please confirm either on here or...

Hi all Im back from my travels and just want to re-confirm the details of the n...

Numberone1

•11 years ago

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North Kent Support Group meeting - Friday 11 October 11am - The Cricketers, Meopham, Kent DA13 0AA

Hi all. Im back from my travels and want to re-confirm the next group meeting on the above date. Can people give me their confirmation of final numbers etc...

Hi all. Im back from my travels and want to re-confirm the next group meeting o...

Numberone1

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Carpel Tunnel and Thyroid

Has anyone developed carpel tunnel -I was told by my doc that the numbness and pins/needles were not poor circulation/excess knitting but the beginnings of...

Has anyone developed carpel tunnel -I was told by my doc that the numbness and p...

celticlady

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause

This looks very hopeful. Has anyone read it yet? It was out in May this year. Have sent away for it on Amazon cost £15.48 delivered free. Normal price £19.50....

This looks very hopeful. Has anyone read it yet? It was out in May this year. Ha...

ellarose1234

•11 years ago

7 Replies

The CT3M Handbook is out!

The CT3M Handbook is now published and available on Amazon. Here's the link to it on Amazon UK http://amzn.to/1eTstR4 Information on The CT3M Handbook can be...

The CT3M Handbook is now published and available on Amazon. Here's the link to i...

PaulRobinson

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Does anyone know about thryoid problems globally - is it more prevalent in some countries than others? Why?

I read the other day that thryoid - especially hypo is a massive problem in India and not much better in USA - also massively under-diagnosed. Has anyone heard...

I read the other day that thryoid - especially hypo is a massive problem in Indi...

tilly83

•11 years ago

16 Replies

How is colitis diagnosed? If its a colonoscopy I'm not sure I can face it!

I do seem to have all the symptoms of colitis, and my thyroid problem is auto immune, so I guess there may be a link. My GP is a bit rubbish, I've been there...

I do seem to have all the symptoms of colitis, and my thyroid problem is auto im...

Lolalois

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Acupressure pillow - mat

Hi all im looking at buying one of these bed of nails mats or a pillow for pain relief and relaxation anyone own one? Any good? I have a question on here about...

Hi all im looking at buying one of these bed of nails mats or a pillow for pain ...

nettiboo1982

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Why is my 73 year old mothers stomach so swollen. Its not a weight problem as she is thin everywhere else. She has an over active thyroid.

Her gp is still trying to get her doseage of medication right, But I am alarmed at the size of her stomach. Is this to do with having an over active thyroid

Her gp is still trying to get her doseage of medication right, But I am alarmed ...

janeyj47

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Had thyroid removed over 10 yrs ago & had no problems until 2 years ago when doctor started reducing meds now feel awful I am now 52 help !

Floles

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Has anyone else been over active without knowing then years later become under active?

I was diagnosed as having an underactive thyroid in March with a TSH >100 which I am currently being treated with 150mcg levothyroxine. I got a print out of...

I was diagnosed as having an underactive thyroid in March with a TSH >100 which ...

Dollybird

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Had blood tests and results, I'm within my range. I explained all my symptoms to the doctor but he doesn't believe it's thyroid related.

I had a tt about 6 Yeats ago. The last blood test was just tsh and in range, I can't believe he doesn't think it's my thyroid or lack of it instead he is...

I had a tt about 6 Yeats ago. The last blood test was just tsh and in range, I c...

Trayday

•11 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for September 2013

Could any of these results give me a positive diagnosis (hypothyroidism)?

Can anyone help. I have been told to come off all meds because of my intollerence to T4, Armour & T3. Not due to see endo again till January

Does anyone have any experience of stopping taking Citalopram?

Reducing my Levothyroxine for the second time and again getting awful effects as it IS reducing the effects of Nortriptyline

My doctors put me on selenium x

Allergy testing

How can HU be persuaded to help?

Hi all, just going up in Levothyroxine 25mg after 3 weeks to start 50mg from today, but have a strange symptom.

My son have hyperthyroidsm...I let him undergo laboratory for TSH,T3, & T4

Totally worn out....advice please.

TPO Antibodies

I have fibromyalgia and wish to know if my thyroid test is ok. I have Stim.Hormone & Thyroxine that are OK. Anything else needed?

Dr s recommends trying a combination of t3 and t4 medication. My gp has said will only prescribe thyroxine as nhs cannot prescribe t3.

Where is the list of Doctors on Thyroid UK, who know what to do, how to read results and also prescribe NDT, if necessary? Is there a list?

Hi all I am on Levo. If I am making Rt3 and blocking whatever T3 I am producing what would the blood test for T3 be like?

Support for Gordon Skinner next hearing! Letters would be useful

Reducing Levothyroxine impacting on dose of nortriptyline. Withdrawal symptoms awful

Hello, I had my thyroid removed about 2 years ago. My consultant has me on 150 mcg of thyroxine, and I fell terrible all the time.

North Kent Support Group meeting - Friday 11 October 11am - The Cricketers, Meopham, Kent DA13 0AA

North Kent Support Group meeting - Friday 11 October 11am - The Cricketers, Meopham, Kent DA13 0AA

Carpel Tunnel and Thyroid

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause

The CT3M Handbook is out!

Does anyone know about thryoid problems globally - is it more prevalent in some countries than others? Why?

How is colitis diagnosed? If its a colonoscopy I'm not sure I can face it!

Acupressure pillow - mat

Why is my 73 year old mothers stomach so swollen. Its not a weight problem as she is thin everywhere else. She has an over active thyroid.

Had thyroid removed over 10 yrs ago & had no problems until 2 years ago when doctor started reducing meds now feel awful I am now 52 help !

Has anyone else been over active without knowing then years later become under active?

Had blood tests and results, I'm within my range. I explained all my symptoms to the doctor but he doesn't believe it's thyroid related.

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