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Do Nutri-Meds Porcine Metavive 1 actually contain any active T4 and/or T3?

I have purchased 180mg of Prorcine Metavive which says it has the equivalent of 65mg natural thyroid in it. On the ingredients though it doesn't actually show...

I have purchased 180mg of Prorcine Metavive which says it has the equivalent of ...

jasond71

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Have just been diagnosed with hashimotos, after pleurisy last winter should I have a flu jab??

Chezp

•11 years ago

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TSH Level has dropped to 0.01 on past 2 test results . Hypothyroid gone to Hyperthyroid? Still have Hypo symptoms though...............

I have had hypothyroidism for the past 3yrs and had treatment has since increased from 75 mg to 150 after changing my GP 18 months ago. The only testing has...

I have had hypothyroidism for the past 3yrs and had treatment has since increase...

Dollychris

•11 years ago

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anyone tried thyroid complex

while browsing the net i came across this site and im pretty tempted with the thyroid complex but wanted opinions before ordering.........bear in mind my dr is...

while browsing the net i came across this site and im pretty tempted with the th...

mandy72

•11 years ago

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Trapped nerve in neck

hi what can I use for pain? Ive used paracetamol but its not really working ive tried ice and heat nothing is helping advice please im in pain

hi what can I use for pain? Ive used paracetamol but its not really working ive...

nettiboo1982

•11 years ago

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Scottish Parliament Petition (by Alyssa Burns-Hill). Does anyone know which doctor Lorraine Clever saw? Story on page 14 Harmony Vol 11 111

2013

Minouchka

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Complaint about my GP

I am going privately to get my hypothyroidism sorted out. I have been diagnosed privately and the specialist has wrote a letter to my GP saying that I have an...

I am going privately to get my hypothyroidism sorted out. I have been diagnosed ...

Neeta-K

•11 years ago

13 Replies

I have hypothyroidism. have been feeling very unwell .TSH unrecordable ,thyroxine dose reduced for 6 days now ,how long till I feel well

susiebow

•11 years ago

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Has anyone changed from NDT Erfa back to Thyroxine and if so please would you share the process? I am currently taking 90mgs Erfa

Alli1

•11 years ago

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Please can someone help me?

I am not on any medication for thyroid. I have felt unwell for the past 3 months, exhausted, no energy, lethargic, light headed, headaches, can not sleep on a...

I am not on any medication for thyroid. I have felt unwell for the past 3 month...

Lisa3ok

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Anyone know of any good specialists (nhs/private) thyroid etc if no result at docs. this week? Live in the Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland.

Thanks for any help.

Anuba

•11 years ago

1 Reply

How important is it to have reasonably fresh Armour thyroxine?

I'm lucky enough to be on Armour thyroxine but as it is a natural as against synthetic form of medication does the use by date have more relevance? My current...

I'm lucky enough to be on Armour thyroxine but as it is a natural as against syn...

rosiebones

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Anyone seen this BRILLIANT site about nutrition ?

If you type in any food in the search it will have loads of information about it, e.g.I typed in liver (following on from Spareribs post and Rods replies) Its...

If you type in any food in the search it will have loads of information about it...

flatfeet1

•11 years ago

3 Replies

my doctor has allowed me to try 5mcg t3 infact she is quite open I think , anyway I now take 50 mcg of levo and 5 mcg of lio

how much thyroxine am I taking? doctor said a 20 mcg lio was equivalent to 100 mcg levo ...any advice ? Not finding the chopping up easy .....I want to get...

how much thyroxine am I taking? doctor said a 20 mcg lio was equivalent to 100 m...

Thyroidie

•11 years ago

5 Replies

going to see endo with son age 16, thyroid antibodies showing in blood tests, any advice please

my son had glandular fever over 2 years ago and has never been right since, lethargic, waking up tired, aching muscles, low moods, cold feet, sores in his...

my son had glandular fever over 2 years ago and has never been right since, l...

lipstick77

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Hello everybody. I'd like to ask a question about my weight and my levels.

I have a full panel my Dr gave me, she says I'm in 'normal' range and should with the usual effort be able to shift weight. This isn't happening. I'm tired...

I have a full panel my Dr gave me, she says I'm in 'normal' range and should wit...

123happy

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Could I have thyroid problems? Please help

I am not on any medication for thyroid. I have felt unwell for the past 3 months, exhausted, no energy, lethargic, light headed, headaches, can not sleep on a...

I am not on any medication for thyroid. I have felt unwell for the past 3 month...

Lisa3ok

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Does anyone know of a good adrenals specialist on nhs ?

Hi guys, I recently told you about my daughter who has had what appear to be hypothyroid symptoms since puberty, repeat trips to gp proved useless so we saved...

Hi guys, I recently told you about my daughter who has had what appear to be hyp...

Femme1

•11 years ago

19 Replies

Do you know when blood tests for thyroid levels were introduced? I had what was labelled a break down in the mid 196Os.

I got diagnosed in my mid 50s when I learnt more about the symptoms of hypothyroidism, depression,tiredness, heavy periods migraines etc

I got diagnosed in my mid 50s when I learnt more about the symptoms of hypothyro...

maggiew

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Levo & the mini pill. I take mini pill (Micronor) anyone know if I can take them at same time as my levo (keep forgetting them!!!)

TTLady

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Cost of T3 on private px

Potted history, Graves twice, surgery and RAI, doing ok on Levo for 10 years or so, possible parathyroid problem, abnormal liver results. Current thyroid...

Potted history, Graves twice, surgery and RAI, doing ok on Levo for 10 years or ...

bantam12

•11 years ago

19 Replies

ali ali everywhere ???????????

hello everyone , I have been [ for some time ] collecting used aluminium cans for various charitable causes and this time intend to donate to 2 --- 1 of which...

hello everyone , I have been [ for some time ] collecting used aluminium cans fo...

alangardner

•11 years ago

19 Replies

How long do you have to be off vitamin B12 supplements before having it tested

Hi I want my G.P. to do a B12 test before I order a private active B12 test. I have been taking sublingual B12 spray 2400ug daily, how long do I need to stop...

Hi I want my G.P. to do a B12 test before I order a private active B12 test. I h...

lucylocks

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Help with results please

These are my Mum's results. TSH 2.6, Free T4 15.7 (10-12) and Free T3 3.8 (3-5). These were taken on the NHS. She paid to be seen today by the same doc...

These are my Mum's results. TSH 2.6, Free T4 15.7 (10-12) and Free T3 3.8 (3-...

Alic

•11 years ago

9 Replies

need to keep increasing dose

I was finally diagnosed 2.5 years ago - am 60. Started on 25mcg and my experience has been that i have a period of real wellness , then i start to get...

I was finally diagnosed 2.5 years ago - am 60. Started on 25mcg and my experien...

judas

•11 years ago

4 Replies

overactive thyroid now eye disease

I was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid 7 years ago my life has been terrible since, I was on 60mg of carbimazole a few years ago for too long which made my...

I was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid 7 years ago my life has been terrible...

cazzz000

•11 years ago

6 Replies

How long before I start to feel better

Hidden

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Have I got a b12 deficiency?

Hi, after being told by doctor that I was borderline between normal and low, I have been taking b12 for ages now, with 1000 vitamin c. i have noticed burning...

Hi, after being told by doctor that I was borderline between normal and low, I h...

rosebud

•11 years ago

18 Replies

B12 range

Please could someone tell me the UK range for B12 and where best in the range us hypos should aim to be? Thanks x

Please could someone tell me the UK range for B12 and where best in the range us...

Dollybird

•11 years ago

11 Replies

simple, informative article on Thyroid disease incl the link with mercury, coeliac, etc. How and why the body attacks itself

http://drhedberg.com/2011/02/10/autoimmune-thyroid/

Hidden

•11 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for September 2013

Do Nutri-Meds Porcine Metavive 1 actually contain any active T4 and/or T3?

Have just been diagnosed with hashimotos, after pleurisy last winter should I have a flu jab??

TSH Level has dropped to 0.01 on past 2 test results . Hypothyroid gone to Hyperthyroid? Still have Hypo symptoms though...............

anyone tried thyroid complex

Trapped nerve in neck

Scottish Parliament Petition (by Alyssa Burns-Hill). Does anyone know which doctor Lorraine Clever saw? Story on page 14 Harmony Vol 11 111

Complaint about my GP

I have hypothyroidism. have been feeling very unwell .TSH unrecordable ,thyroxine dose reduced for 6 days now ,how long till I feel well

Has anyone changed from NDT Erfa back to Thyroxine and if so please would you share the process? I am currently taking 90mgs Erfa

Please can someone help me?

Anyone know of any good specialists (nhs/private) thyroid etc if no result at docs. this week? Live in the Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland.

How important is it to have reasonably fresh Armour thyroxine?

Anyone seen this BRILLIANT site about nutrition ?

my doctor has allowed me to try 5mcg t3 infact she is quite open I think , anyway I now take 50 mcg of levo and 5 mcg of lio

going to see endo with son age 16, thyroid antibodies showing in blood tests, any advice please

Hello everybody. I'd like to ask a question about my weight and my levels.

Could I have thyroid problems? Please help

Does anyone know of a good adrenals specialist on nhs ?

Do you know when blood tests for thyroid levels were introduced? I had what was labelled a break down in the mid 196Os.

Levo & the mini pill. I take mini pill (Micronor) anyone know if I can take them at same time as my levo (keep forgetting them!!!)

Cost of T3 on private px

ali ali everywhere ???????????

How long do you have to be off vitamin B12 supplements before having it tested

Help with results please

need to keep increasing dose

overactive thyroid now eye disease

How long before I start to feel better

Have I got a b12 deficiency?

B12 range

simple, informative article on Thyroid disease incl the link with mercury, coeliac, etc. How and why the body attacks itself

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