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Yay on the up again!

A few weeks ago I was really struggling and yet I have just survived and thoroughly enjoyed three days at Goodwood Revival in costume and awake! Involved...

A few weeks ago I was really struggling and yet I have just survived and thoroug...

sarahstevenson

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Blood test result Cortisol

I have had a Cortisol blood test done privately. The level is 197 (171-536). Can anyone tell me what this means. I have been feeling extremely weak and...

I have had a Cortisol blood test done privately. The level is 197 (171-536). Can...

angelharley

•11 years ago

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AT LAST......my daughter has been perscribed thyroxine .....

I have just had a phone call from my daughter , she was in floods of tears....as she lives 350 miles away it was a bit worrying as I can't just pop round to...

I have just had a phone call from my daughter , she was in floods of tears....as...

rosaann52

•11 years ago

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Strange things with throat...not sure if it's anything or not.

Hi all, I've been getting uncomfortable feelings in my throat/neck. I can't exactly say it's a sore throat as such and there's no cough, but it feels like a...

Hi all, I've been getting uncomfortable feelings in my throat/neck. I can't exa...

Hidden

•11 years ago

17 Replies

questions

ok so i normally take a probiotic first thing in the morning but now im taking meds i plan to change my meds to night time but is it ok to take probiotics...

ok so i normally take a probiotic first thing in the morning but now im taking m...

nettiboo1982

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Support group in or around Edinburgh

Hi just wondering if there is a support group in or around Edinburgh thanks x

helvon

•11 years ago

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Does anybody have any experience taking OTC raw thyroid? It is my only option for now. Kinda scared to start...

Hello! Would like to share some substantial facts of my hypothyroid condition. Had some mild hypo symptoms since being a child (something like 11-12yo). Was...

Hello! Would like to share some substantial facts of my hypothyroid condition. H...

Inna

•11 years ago

30 Replies

TSH is now 'suppressed' at 0.08

I haven't been here for a while, but in June went up to 100mcg Levo after an increase from 50-75 then the 100. I have felt a whole lot better, but at my last...

I haven't been here for a while, but in June went up to 100mcg Levo after an inc...

cal1971

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Anyone else know nothing about t3 t4 levels?

hi im new to this site and didnt even know i had a thyroid problem until my doctor spotted my goitre! had been told for years that my severe tiredness was cfs!...

hi im new to this site and didnt even know i had a thyroid problem until my doct...

megaliz

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Is it possible to go from hypo to hyper?

kaymayes

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Hi there everyone iv been underactive thyroid now for about 7yrs .and call it ignorance if you like but iv been getting bloods done 6 mthly

im on 125micrograms levo .but my symptoms are getting a lot worse my doctors are not really interested when i say im not coping very well advice pls ?

im on 125micrograms levo .but my symptoms are getting a lot worse my doctors are...

kaymayes

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Miracle Cures?

The Guardian seems to be printing the word "thyroid" quite a bit these days! The article below (and do read the rest by following the link to their site) might...

The Guardian seems to be printing the word "thyroid" quite a bit these days! The...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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Do you need to fast before having thyroid antibodies blood drawn ? Hyperthyroid

jessi4

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Iodine supplements - yay or nay?

Have read lots of contradicting information online so was wondering if anyone here had taken it and made them feel better or worse.Personally no thyroid...

Have read lots of contradicting information online so was wondering if anyone he...

chihiro

•11 years ago

6 Replies

How many hrs is it best to leave between my last dose of T3 and getting my blood drawn the following morning at 8.30am?

I am currently taking 43.75mcgs of t3 only and multi dose throughout the day, the largest dose being 25mcgs first thing of a morning then topped up throughout...

I am currently taking 43.75mcgs of t3 only and multi dose throughout the day, th...

Pinklily

•11 years ago

8 Replies

I am in Crete and have recently had T3, T4, Anti - TG, Anti-TPO & B12 blood tests. Not a clue which of the following numbers are relevant!

Each test has 2 results (I think!) T3 – 1.69 ng/mL ……………. 0.90 – 2.10 T4 – 7.30 mg/dL ……………4.70 – 12.00 Anti TG – 44.0 IU/ml………..<150.0 Anti TPO – 42.0...

Each test has 2 results (I think!) T3 – 1.69 ng/mL ……………. 0.90 – 2.10 T4 – 7.30...

Chrissy

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Could I be getting better??? Think so!

Hi Everyone, The last time I came on here (always for a moan!) was 3 months ago. I was feeling horrendous after suddenly developing graves in Feb 2012. I was...

Hi Everyone, The last time I came on here (always for a moan!) was 3 months ago....

niamh

•11 years ago

2 Replies

latest blood results free thyroxine 31 (11.0-23.0) TSH <0.02 (0.03 - 5.5) free T3 8.4 (4.1 -7.9

gone up from 100 gradually over 3 months to 200 by DR S. GP wants me to drop down to 150 but ive never felt so well other than my legs feeling heavy and...

gone up from 100 gradually over 3 months to 200 by DR S. GP wants me to drop dow...

siannie

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Best time to take thyroxine?

Hi all, I've been struggling with an appropriate time to take my thyroxine every day. I was advised by my GP to take my meds first thing in the morning on an...

Hi all, I've been struggling with an appropriate time to take my thyroxine every...

Hidden

•11 years ago

45 Replies

re post no replies

re dr appt b 1 reply I went to my drs appt armed with printed out symptoms of lupus and thyroid and pics of my face,stomach and dogs (PICS OF DOGS AND...

re dr appt b 1 reply I went to my drs appt armed with printed out symptoms...

anbuma

•11 years ago

19 Replies

Has anyone heard of Apathetic Thyrotoxicosis? Is the treatment for AT different than for Graves?

I have been doing some reading, and came across some information about 'Apathetic Thyrotoxicosis'. I have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, bit I don't have...

I have been doing some reading, and came across some information about 'Apatheti...

laus

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Anyone with autoimmune thyroid problems tried the Low FOD Map diet? Effective?

Hi have been diagnosed with autoimmune thyroiditis, then thyrotoxicosis, probably Graves. On carbrimazole but opted for up and down titration depending on...

Hi have been diagnosed with autoimmune thyroiditis, then thyrotoxicosis, probab...

tilly83

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Diagonosed with Hypothyrodism two months ago.started on Thyroxine but feel no better.

G.P. started me on 25mcg of Thyroxine for six weeks and I am now on 50mcg, He said that I am profoundly Hypothyroid although he is reluctant to tell me what my...

G.P. started me on 25mcg of Thyroxine for six weeks and I am now on 50mcg, He sa...

Elephant_12

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Ok I have my results

t4 4.9 pmol/L 7.50-21.10pmol/l Tsh 40.04mu/l 0.34- 5.60mu/l I have full blood count results but I dont know which to post but red count is 4.90 10*12l....

t4 4.9 pmol/L 7.50-21.10pmol/l Tsh 40.04mu/l 0.34- 5.60mu/l I have full blood c...

nettiboo1982

•11 years ago

20 Replies

Anyone else extremely hungry on Eutroxsig and how can I stop it?

I could eat a horse! Just started taking 50mg Eutroxsig for Hashimoto's and am so hungry. Even after I eat, I'm still hungry! Since I'd really prefer to be...

I could eat a horse! Just started taking 50mg Eutroxsig for Hashimoto's and am s...

Hidden

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Wish me luck, today is my endo app., I'm not going to get too excited, but here's hoping I can finally stop going round in circles x

I have everything crossed x

princessze

•11 years ago

11 Replies

severe reactions to levothyroxine

can anyone help. i went to the doctor this week a nervous wreck crying and pleading with her they i felt levothyroxine was killing me and that my body was...

can anyone help. i went to the doctor this week a nervous wreck crying and plead...

helvon

•11 years ago

41 Replies

Thyroid Conference/Information day: Edinburgh 5th October 2013

The Edinburgh Group is holding a Conference/Information Day on Saturday 5th October to mark 21 years of the BTF (British Thyroid Foundation) and 10 years of...

The Edinburgh Group is holding a Conference/Information Day on Saturday 5th Octo...

Hiphypo

•11 years ago

2 Replies

New ATA recommendations target thyroid study design, standardization

this is a long paper if any one interested to long and complicated for me lol...

miravgraves

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Is there a benefit to recording your morning body temperature? I have just read this in a post and am wondering the reason behind it. Thanks

Dollybird

•11 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for September 2013

Yay on the up again!

Blood test result Cortisol

AT LAST......my daughter has been perscribed thyroxine .....

Strange things with throat...not sure if it's anything or not.

questions

Support group in or around Edinburgh

Does anybody have any experience taking OTC raw thyroid? It is my only option for now. Kinda scared to start...

TSH is now 'suppressed' at 0.08

Anyone else know nothing about t3 t4 levels?

Is it possible to go from hypo to hyper?

Hi there everyone iv been underactive thyroid now for about 7yrs .and call it ignorance if you like but iv been getting bloods done 6 mthly

Miracle Cures?

Do you need to fast before having thyroid antibodies blood drawn ? Hyperthyroid

Iodine supplements - yay or nay?

How many hrs is it best to leave between my last dose of T3 and getting my blood drawn the following morning at 8.30am?

I am in Crete and have recently had T3, T4, Anti - TG, Anti-TPO & B12 blood tests. Not a clue which of the following numbers are relevant!

Could I be getting better??? Think so!

latest blood results free thyroxine 31 (11.0-23.0) TSH <0.02 (0.03 - 5.5) free T3 8.4 (4.1 -7.9

Best time to take thyroxine?

re post no replies

Has anyone heard of Apathetic Thyrotoxicosis? Is the treatment for AT different than for Graves?

Anyone with autoimmune thyroid problems tried the Low FOD Map diet? Effective?

Diagonosed with Hypothyrodism two months ago.started on Thyroxine but feel no better.

Ok I have my results

Anyone else extremely hungry on Eutroxsig and how can I stop it?

Wish me luck, today is my endo app., I'm not going to get too excited, but here's hoping I can finally stop going round in circles x

severe reactions to levothyroxine

Thyroid Conference/Information day: Edinburgh 5th October 2013

New ATA recommendations target thyroid study design, standardization

Is there a benefit to recording your morning body temperature? I have just read this in a post and am wondering the reason behind it. Thanks

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