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Basingstoke get-together

Quick question - who can make it mid-week and who would prefer a weekend? Thanks!

Quick question - who can make it mid-week and who would prefer a weekend? Thank...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Woop Woop!!

TSH is down to 0.64 and the doctor has agreed for me to stay on my current dose of 125mcg! Today is a good day!! Although I feel it may all go downhill when I...

TSH is down to 0.64 and the doctor has agreed for me to stay on my current dose ...

SJaggs

•11 years ago

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Took my first 50mg Levo Actavis tablet last night, feeling very dizzy today, can not even sit or stand up ! Is this normal ?

was on 25mg Levo Mercury Pharma for 8 weeks with no problems. Had 5 and a half weeks of no aches and pains, choking fits etc and all symptoms were coming back...

was on 25mg Levo Mercury Pharma for 8 weeks with no problems. Had 5 and a half ...

loulabel

•11 years ago

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Advise please

Good afternoon all, I have been Hypothyroid for 13 years now and struggled through never feeling myself. I have always put it down to stress as I have a son...

Good afternoon all, I have been Hypothyroid for 13 years now and struggled throu...

GoGonot

•11 years ago

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What happens when medication is stopped for hypothyroidism..

I was on 75mg for 4years before that 50mg hypo for about several years or more I forget now,I felt the same with tablets as I do without them now,it's been 3...

I was on 75mg for 4years before that 50mg hypo for about several years or more I...

Denne

•11 years ago

26 Replies

Mental health issues and steroids revisited: Still wondering about the thyroid connection?

Just a wee update. My daughter had all the symptoms of hypothyroidism (though she was very thin and losing weight). She was put on steroids to combat positive...

Just a wee update. My daughter had all the symptoms of hypothyroidism (though sh...

Ploggy123

•11 years ago

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Thyroid cancer/TSH/Alzheimers

For me and I presume for others who have had a thyroidectomy due to cancer, we are required to keep our TSH very low in case of reoccurrence of cancer....

For me and I presume for others who have had a thyroidectomy due to cancer, we a...

Margo

•11 years ago

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Digestive Enzymes

Does anyone have any recommendations for digestive enzymes? Gluten free if possible? Thanks.

Does anyone have any recommendations for digestive enzymes? Gluten free if possi...

infomaniac

•11 years ago

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GP appointment tomorrow....confused!!

My GP reluctantly agreed to let me follow Dr Skinner's dosage instructions providing I had a blood test after 4 weeks. I've had the test and have to see him...

My GP reluctantly agreed to let me follow Dr Skinner's dosage instructions provi...

infomaniac

•11 years ago

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NK Support Forum get together. Friday 27 September 11.00am The Cricketers, Meopham, Kent

After a couple of replies to my original post, I am planning on arranging the next get together for Friday 27 September at 11.00 am in The Cricketers,......

After a couple of replies to my original post, I am planning on arranging the ne...

Numberone1

•11 years ago

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Has anyone ever tried acupuncture to improve thyroid function?

And if yes, did it have any effect? I am currently taking 50mcg of Levo and am trying "natural" remedies to stimulate the thyroid (supplements, coconut oil)....

And if yes, did it have any effect? I am currently taking 50mcg of Levo and am ...

begutbegut

•11 years ago

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where is the "log off / sign out" button please? I am struggling with the new look web site.mary

Mary52

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Blue Horizon Blood tests ?

I'm thinking of having blood tests of B12, Intrinsic factor and cortisol blood tests. If they come back with below range or positive, will my Dr act upon them....

I'm thinking of having blood tests of B12, Intrinsic factor and cortisol blood t...

angelharley

•11 years ago

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Suggestion: Please could there be a thyroid disease or autoimmune diseases associated with Hashimoto's and Graves category on this site.

To all the people involved in designing and running the website and all those that contribute help to people who use the website a very big thank you :) xoxo...

To all the people involved in designing and running the website and all those th...

Soldieress

•11 years ago

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How to convince GP to increase Levo when blood tests "normal" range?

A year ago my elderly mum's annual thyroid blood tests were excellent on 100 mcg Levo (TSH 0.2, FT4 22). Since then she has gained several stone in weight,...

A year ago my elderly mum's annual thyroid blood tests were excellent on 100 mcg...

CathyT

•11 years ago

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Just gone up to 75 mcr of Levo but husky voice....Normal?

Underactive Thyroid and have just gone up from 50 to 75 of Levothyroxine,only been on it a week but i feel more awake and a noticeable husky voice,is this...

Underactive Thyroid and have just gone up from 50 to 75 of Levothyroxine,only ...

henrythewasp

•11 years ago

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Recently had foliate tested and surgery phoned to say I need to get retested. Is there any connection with swollen lymph nodes?

Foliate was 1.7 range 3 to 20. Shld I be worried and is there any connection to swollen lymph nodes. Recently had ultrasound. Had Total thyriodectomy almost...

Foliate was 1.7 range 3 to 20. Shld I be worried and is there any connection to...

Ros123

•11 years ago

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After been on 200 levo for about 10 years and never really feeling well, about 5 years ago felt really unwell every day bad pains in neck

Going down right arm funny head, eyesight blurry getting worse, had to push myself every day to function so tired, out of interest couple of years ago stopped...

Going down right arm funny head, eyesight blurry getting worse, had to push myse...

princessze

•11 years ago

23 Replies

Fading

I was diagnosed with hypo following a partial thyroidectomy approximately 3 years ago I am on 125mg of levothyroxine and find that I have a problem with fading...

I was diagnosed with hypo following a partial thyroidectomy approximately 3 year...

Codygirl

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Celiacs Disease

I have just been asked by the Doctor to have a blood test with regards to celiacs disease I am a bit confused as to why this has been asked. I thought I had...

I have just been asked by the Doctor to have a blood test with regards to celiac...

mummytina

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Does anyone else with an underactive thyroid have raised blood platelets?

beryl1

•11 years ago

2 Replies

What blood tests should I ask for?

Hi. Am currently trying to speak to a GP regarding a blood test - and failing, but that's another story! Am currently on 125/150 levo very early am I also take...

Hi. Am currently trying to speak to a GP regarding a blood test - and failing, b...

carnation

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Anyone "seen" Greygoose ?

Miss her wit, her posts always put a smile on my face :-(

flatfeet1

•11 years ago

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Feeling weird and spaced out after fna

hi Finally got my scan on my thyroid swelling today after inconclusive xrays and delayed xray results. Cons referred to the swelling as a lesion and did a...

hi Finally got my scan on my thyroid swelling today after inconclusive xrays and...

mamamazz

•11 years ago

1 Reply

HOPE FOR HASHIMOTOS......

I have been without internet for almost two weeks and have done lots of reading instead ! Have read the above mentioned book by Dr Alexander Haskell and found...

I have been without internet for almost two weeks and have done lots of reading ...

Marz

•11 years ago

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ureka its official I am levothyroxine intolerent

haven t posted for awhile,i had lost the will to live. two weeks ago I felt so ill I thought no more meds red button alert and destroy was my motto. next day...

haven t posted for awhile,i had lost the will to live. two weeks ago I felt so i...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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If Levothyroxine isnt working, how do I know if I would do better on Armour

I am taking 75mcg Levothyroxine, and feel awful, aches & pains as if I had a virus, but I think I know my body by now. I doubt if my GP would even listen to me...

I am taking 75mcg Levothyroxine, and feel awful, aches & pains as if I had a vir...

mg51

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Fat? What fat?

Ok, so I'm a Hashi's sufferer and I take thyroxine. I've been called 'fat' on two separate occasions and I just don't get it. The first time a girl shouted...

Ok, so I'm a Hashi's sufferer and I take thyroxine. I've been called 'fat' on tw...

Hidden

•11 years ago

26 Replies

Just had Endo appointment and he has increase my levo, advice please, and other info

Hi I saw an NHS Endo yesterday after been referred by my G.P. has she was concerned by my TSH 0.25 (range 0.35-5.00) Endo said he was not concerned by this,...

Hi I saw an NHS Endo yesterday after been referred by my G.P. has she was conce...

lucylocks

•11 years ago

1 Reply

When to take vitamins with Levo

Hi, I feel so very lucky, as I have had such a sympathetic doctor. I am only just over borderline under active, according to blood tests but my doctor looked...

Hi, I feel so very lucky, as I have had such a sympathetic doctor. I am only j...

VickyD

•11 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for September 2013

Basingstoke get-together

Woop Woop!!

Took my first 50mg Levo Actavis tablet last night, feeling very dizzy today, can not even sit or stand up ! Is this normal ?

Advise please

What happens when medication is stopped for hypothyroidism..

Mental health issues and steroids revisited: Still wondering about the thyroid connection?

Thyroid cancer/TSH/Alzheimers

Digestive Enzymes

GP appointment tomorrow....confused!!

NK Support Forum get together. Friday 27 September 11.00am The Cricketers, Meopham, Kent

Has anyone ever tried acupuncture to improve thyroid function?

where is the "log off / sign out" button please? I am struggling with the new look web site.mary

Blue Horizon Blood tests ?

Suggestion: Please could there be a thyroid disease or autoimmune diseases associated with Hashimoto's and Graves category on this site.

How to convince GP to increase Levo when blood tests "normal" range?

Just gone up to 75 mcr of Levo but husky voice....Normal?

Recently had foliate tested and surgery phoned to say I need to get retested. Is there any connection with swollen lymph nodes?

After been on 200 levo for about 10 years and never really feeling well, about 5 years ago felt really unwell every day bad pains in neck

Fading

Celiacs Disease

Does anyone else with an underactive thyroid have raised blood platelets?

What blood tests should I ask for?

Anyone "seen" Greygoose ?

Feeling weird and spaced out after fna

HOPE FOR HASHIMOTOS......

ureka its official I am levothyroxine intolerent

If Levothyroxine isnt working, how do I know if I would do better on Armour

Fat? What fat?

Just had Endo appointment and he has increase my levo, advice please, and other info

When to take vitamins with Levo

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