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So T4 converts to T3 in the liver, kidneys, gut and elsewhere? (gene study question)

So that study said that some people have 1 or 2 faulty genes in the liver that deals with converting T4 to T3. How many other places converts T4 to T3? I'm...

So that study said that some people have 1 or 2 faulty genes in the liver that d...

Totoro

•11 years ago

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good news?? who knows maybe a glimmer. Info for ideas of putting in a portfolio to show new endo?

Following my previous light at the end on the tunnel comment and disappointing endo letter, my GP has referred me to another endo, another wait and see but at...

Following my previous light at the end on the tunnel comment and disappointing e...

pottyrai

•11 years ago

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Anyone had results back to normal level but still feel all the overactive symptoms!!

Hi I am 25, diagnosed with overactive thyroid at 13, came off carbimazole at 19 and relapsed 2 years ago during my pregnancy. I am on 5mg as my results showed...

Hi I am 25, diagnosed with overactive thyroid at 13, came off carbimazole at 19 ...

Girl25

•11 years ago

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my breathing is strange

past few weeks my breathing is strange, its hard to explain but you know when a baby has been crying then after it sort of sobs but gasps in breath, i keep...

past few weeks my breathing is strange, its hard to explain but you know when a ...

lola1956

•11 years ago

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I am overactive on carbimazola how long can you take the drug have had it for 2 years? I take 7.5mg and 5mgs on alternate days TSH 0.09 low

corena7

•11 years ago

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TSH results

got my tsh results back and they are 2.3 but they say there normal i am on 50 Levothyroxine and i still very like crap

got my tsh results back and they are 2.3 but they say there normal i am on 50 Le...

vikkiallenday

•11 years ago

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Anyone else got a cough?

I had RIA 15 months ago, and have felt quite well, however now I have developed a periodical cough (Hyper/ have multinodular goitre) that feels like i have...

I had RIA 15 months ago, and have felt quite well, however now I have developed ...

MrsR

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Supplements and alternative therapies

Hi I'm wondering what other supplements people take like omega 3 & 6 evening primrose etc I'm already taking a pregnancy/ breastfeeding multivitamin have been...

Hi I'm wondering what other supplements people take like omega 3 & 6 evening pri...

nettiboo1982

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Poll suggestion

Can we have a poll asking how much medication people are on and if they are well / unwell? i.e. levothyroxine 50mcg - feeling well liothyronine...

Can we have a poll asking how much medication people are on and if they are well...

charliecooper

•11 years ago

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Armour Thyroid trial. Should I be experiencing worse symptoms as I go into my 4th week of this 3 month trial.

Hi. I don't know if Armour isn't suiting me, or maybe I'm not on enough. Since I've changed from T.4/T.3 about 4 weeks ago to Armour I have been experiencing...

Hi. I don't know if Armour isn't suiting me, or maybe I'm not on enough. Since I...

jill258

•11 years ago

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Just got blood test back don't know what it means

I have hypothryoidism but dont know what results mean or even if its borderline hypo. Serum free T4 Level 16.1 pmol/L (9-28) i cant find a T3 level Serum TSH...

I have hypothryoidism but dont know what results mean or even if its borderline ...

Itzvizionzx

•11 years ago

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Levothyroxine + dry cough syrup containing glycerin??

Just after a quick answer as to whether or not its ok to take dry cough syrup containing, glycerin.I'v jus started with a dry + tickly throat and have this...

Just after a quick answer as to whether or not its ok to take dry cough syrup co...

sazzles6

•11 years ago

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Conference at Royal Infirmary Edinburgh on Thyroid Disorders 5th October 12.30 -5.30 contact Margaret McGregor M2mcgregor@aol.com

Organised by local BTF group , speakers 1 Prof M Strachan Introduction to thyroid gland and all the things that can go wrong with it, 2 Mr C Shearing Blood...

Organised by local BTF group , speakers 1 Prof M Strachan Introduction to thyroi...

maggiew

•11 years ago

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Sleep apnoea

A friend of a friend wrote this article for the Guardian and I thought some of you may be interested. It seems to be something that can be associated with...

A friend of a friend wrote this article for the Guardian and I thought some of y...

PinkNinja

•11 years ago

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does doctor peatfield still hold clinics? if so has anyone seen him ?

cant live like this anymore, well its not living is it ? Have decided to use what little money i have and go privately as pains so bad finding it hard to walk...

cant live like this anymore, well its not living is it ? Have decided to use wha...

lola1956

•11 years ago

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After recent blood test results, Dr P says that I need to take iron. Please could someone tell me which is the best form--liquid or pills??

brooksey

•11 years ago

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HELLO: Please collect Tesco School Vouchers for me!

Hi Guys.. Tesco will soon start up with school vouchers again.. PLEASE collect them for me, I shall give them the local hospital in my area, specifically the...

Hi Guys.. Tesco will soon start up with school vouchers again.. PLEASE collect t...

MaryF

•11 years ago

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Multitude of symptoms, but not all the time. 75 Levo

1. 10 degrees under, 2. earache, 3. sore throat, 4. cramps in hands and feet, 5. Painful joints, especially neck, back,, shoulders, knees, sometimes fingers...

1. 10 degrees under, 2. earache, 3. sore throat, 4. cramps in hands and feet, 5....

reelingenious

•11 years ago

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blood results

been to the gp. wants to increase my thyroxine. she reduced it from 100mcg to 75 mcg because of the severe symptoms I had and now wants to increase it however...

been to the gp. wants to increase my thyroxine. she reduced it from 100mcg to 75...

helvon

•11 years ago

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Dr Steven Hurel!?...UCL hospital ANY suggestions?

I'm set to see Dr Steven Hurel very soon at University College London Hospital (UCLH.) Any ideas regards him? I've checked the hospital website and he does...

I'm set to see Dr Steven Hurel very soon at University College London Hospital (...

It0022

•11 years ago

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Can anyone advise on blood results please?

Hi all Just to clarify I'm on 150mcg of thyroxin and been hypo for over 10 yrs. recently became very unwell with hypo symptoms again, all the usual joint pain,...

Hi all Just to clarify I'm on 150mcg of thyroxin and been hypo for over 10 yrs. ...

Desperate1

•11 years ago

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Got my blood results back, but still not feeling good

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http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo152/Bongioviwayne/09097D3E-8F04-4A12-B7E4-...

Waynester

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Results...

Hi I have been to my doctors, and got my results... And seen a spread sheet. Back in 2011. I had a a tsh level of 5.27, But after more tests it...

Hi I have been to my doctors, and got my results... And seen a spread sheet. ...

Kelley_v

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Anyone had problems with armour thyroid 2 grain tablets?

Hi guys, been doing really well on two grains of armour for several months, was taking one grain a.m. and one grain p.m. Anyway, Dr Skinner gave me a...

Hi guys, been doing really well on two grains of armour for several months, was ...

Femme1

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Ear wax removal - Hopi ear candles or is there anything else?

I don't feel that I can tolerate ears being syringed at the surgery so wondering whether anyone has experience of anything that's gentle and effective? Thank...

I don't feel that I can tolerate ears being syringed at the surgery so wondering...

Hidden

•11 years ago

24 Replies

Been referred to an Endo after 4/5 years of feeling awful with my under active thyroid...

I went to see our nurse at the doctors today for more blood tests, I had bloods taken 6weeks ago as my TSH had gone up to 31. My meds were increased from 125...

I went to see our nurse at the doctors today for more blood tests, I had bloods ...

SleepyMummy

•11 years ago

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Menopausal hot flushes or overmedicated?

How can I tell the difference? Doc has been saying "perimenopause" for a while based on blood tests but didn't have any symptoms at all, until overheating...

How can I tell the difference? Doc has been saying "perimenopause" for a while ...

CathyT

•11 years ago

7 Replies

toxic what does this mean?

underactive for around months on 75 levo but feeling so ill, my temp was 34.5 an hour ago , i am so cold my head huts and so tired,,,,,am i toxic, if so what...

underactive for around months on 75 levo but feeling so ill, my temp was 34.5 an...

lola1956

•11 years ago

6 Replies

On 300mgs of leytho and had under active since 14 years. I just can't shift weight. I have to extreme diet to move a couple of pounds.

So confused and need help, unsure of t3 route endo says my thyroid is fine

Jose24

•11 years ago

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Over medicated.?Im hypo.but suffering bad.Diarrhea.tummy cramps.headaches.hungry cannt sleep,get jittery.irregular heartbeats.advice

on 75mg levothyroxine, been on that dose for years..own gp is awful..Symptom all kick off last year ..was told stress...Waiting on blood tests results done...

on 75mg levothyroxine, been on that dose for years..own gp is awful..Symptom all...

Bridgie

•11 years ago

13 Replies

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All posts for September 2013

So T4 converts to T3 in the liver, kidneys, gut and elsewhere? (gene study question)

good news?? who knows maybe a glimmer. Info for ideas of putting in a portfolio to show new endo?

Anyone had results back to normal level but still feel all the overactive symptoms!!

my breathing is strange

I am overactive on carbimazola how long can you take the drug have had it for 2 years? I take 7.5mg and 5mgs on alternate days TSH 0.09 low

TSH results

Anyone else got a cough?

Supplements and alternative therapies

Poll suggestion

Armour Thyroid trial. Should I be experiencing worse symptoms as I go into my 4th week of this 3 month trial.

Just got blood test back don't know what it means

Levothyroxine + dry cough syrup containing glycerin??

Conference at Royal Infirmary Edinburgh on Thyroid Disorders 5th October 12.30 -5.30 contact Margaret McGregor M2mcgregor@aol.com

Sleep apnoea

does doctor peatfield still hold clinics? if so has anyone seen him ?

After recent blood test results, Dr P says that I need to take iron. Please could someone tell me which is the best form--liquid or pills??

HELLO: Please collect Tesco School Vouchers for me!

Multitude of symptoms, but not all the time. 75 Levo

blood results

Dr Steven Hurel!?...UCL hospital ANY suggestions?

Can anyone advise on blood results please?

Got my blood results back, but still not feeling good

Results...

Anyone had problems with armour thyroid 2 grain tablets?

Ear wax removal - Hopi ear candles or is there anything else?

Been referred to an Endo after 4/5 years of feeling awful with my under active thyroid...

Menopausal hot flushes or overmedicated?

toxic what does this mean?

On 300mgs of leytho and had under active since 14 years. I just can't shift weight. I have to extreme diet to move a couple of pounds.

Over medicated.?Im hypo.but suffering bad.Diarrhea.tummy cramps.headaches.hungry cannt sleep,get jittery.irregular heartbeats.advice

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