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Ache all over in the morning

Can some one tell me why it is that in the morning I wake up with a hey body and joints (especially elbows) have sneezed up and are painfully to unfold?+gp...

Can some one tell me why it is that in the morning I wake up with a hey body and...

tango1

•11 years ago

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I am new to this sight even though I've been under active for over 20 years. I am on 125 levothyroxine. And my docs have never give me my

Results, what is the difference between Levothyroxine and T3. I am also very overweight.

Results, what is the difference between Levothyroxine and T3. I am also very ov...

Jlowe

•11 years ago

1 Reply

T3 shortage?

My gp prescribed t 3 for me to try but the pharmacy says there is a supply problem with the manufacturer ??? Is this still true? Or shall I ask to take to...

My gp prescribed t 3 for me to try but the pharmacy says there is a supply probl...

Cazarn

•11 years ago

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Upset about my weightloss!

I didn't think that would be something I would ever say! Since my GP agreed to let me try a T3/T4 combination about three weeks ago I have started losing...

I didn't think that would be something I would ever say! Since my GP agreed to l...

GentleOrange

•11 years ago

52 Replies

Sensitive advice please.

PoppyRose

•11 years ago

15 Replies

breathing

I have been having shallow breathing I have had ex rays they have come back clear I have under active thyroid could it be connected

I have been having shallow breathing I have had ex rays they have come back clea...

tanzan

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Hi I have been told I have an underactive thyroid & will be on thyroxine & would like to know do you lose or gain weight with this treatment

aliharry

•11 years ago

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Can anyone recommend a chelation programme pls (after mercury removal): i have Hashimoto's, coeliac, p anaemia, neutropaenia, achlorydia

Getting all my mercury fillings out was the first step - but there is a long way to go. I read that the half life of mercury is 30 years. I want to get it out...

Getting all my mercury fillings out was the first step - but there is a long way...

Hidden

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Hi everyone. I have just signed a petition on change.org/petition in ref- to Drs and Endocrinologists who need to listen to-patients more.

It as become apparent that they are not looking at the patient holistically,they should be looking at deficiencies, nutrition etc to try and help the patient....

It as become apparent that they are not looking at the patient holistically,they...

Pixiefeet86

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Any patients of Dr S out there who did not originally have Hypo diagnosis but something else. eg M.E/CFS

Hi - i have heard a lot of success stories on various boards,and here of people being treated by Dr S. I am now a patient of his and hoping to recover....

Hi - i have heard a lot of success stories on various boards,and here of people ...

Justy

•11 years ago

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TSH 61, FT4 2.6 feel so tired, cant focus, just want to shut down and to sleep forever. When should I get more help?

Really bad headaches, papitations, sweats for past three days. Confusion and now strange feeling I ma not in own body.

Really bad headaches, papitations, sweats for past three days. Confusion and now...

sue004

•11 years ago

35 Replies

Is pubic and underarm hair loss part of hypothyroidism?

I get tested every year for thyroid function and have a lot of the symptoms but the test always comes out as 'normal levels'. I have lost pretty much all of my...

I get tested every year for thyroid function and have a lot of the symptoms but ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Estrogen and Progesterone

Has anyone has these 2 tested? I had never given them any thought as I am post-menopausal but out of interest looked up the symptoms of an imbalance and...

Has anyone has these 2 tested? I had never given them any thought as I am post...

Hidden

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Thyroid test results

Asked gp secretary for my results out of interest!! Waiting for endo appt. Have seen various ranges for results so not sure if mine are at low or high end of...

Asked gp secretary for my results out of interest!! Waiting for endo appt. Have ...

panic

•11 years ago

4 Replies

is anyone else sick of vibrating feelings,tingling,palps,blurred vision ,black floaters dizzy turns ,forgetfulness after years of treatment

fion

•11 years ago

9 Replies

can you have a full vitamin blood panel test on NHS?

Hi everyone, Quick query, I was wondering if its possible to have a full vitamins level blood test done on the NHS? Does this exist? I've so far had my iron,...

Hi everyone, Quick query, I was wondering if its possible to have a full vitam...

lulujeanne

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Calcium Test Results – Opinions Appreciated!

Hi All, Further to previous recommendations (see link to thread below), I've now received the results of my Bone Profile/Calcium tests. I was told by the...

Hi All, Further to previous recommendations (see link to thread below), I've no...

Taffhamster

•11 years ago

5 Replies

How body temperature is affected by thyroid hormone

Interesting article. Potential for improved thyroid disorder treatment Dr. Warner said that until now, temperature sensitivity as a result of thyroid...

Interesting article. Potential for improved thyroid disorder treatment Dr....

shambles

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Does anyone else get a feeling of pressure/discomfort (not pain) under the left hand ribs? Dr reckons it's part of IBS?

I don't general have too much problem with IBS any more, bowel movements are regular and normal. The dr. says it's trapped wind etc in the colon, and suggested...

I don't general have too much problem with IBS any more, bowel movements are reg...

Lolalois

•11 years ago

14 Replies

It appears I'm the picture of health!

Further to my post the other day, I have now been back to the surgery to obtain test results - this time seeing another GP. Frustratingly, the other GP who...

Further to my post the other day, I have now been back to the surgery to obtain ...

AmandaK

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Can anyone look at these blood tests please and help me undrstand before Endo apt

Hi I am due to see new Endo on Thursday, I have Hashi's and on 75mg Levo, have felt unwell for years and recently feeling bad , worst are: insomnia, brain...

Hi I am due to see new Endo on Thursday, I have Hashi's and on 75mg Levo, have ...

Corinne

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Hi All, I've been on Levo for over 10 years, for the past 5 years I have been taking 225mg a day and I still feel sluggish, tired etc....

Any help or ideas for me?

Tanya40

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Morning body temperature

Could I just check the temperature 'rule'? I am on Levothyroxine and have thought maybe I should increase as I still don't feel brilliant. I am due a blood...

Could I just check the temperature 'rule'? I am on Levothyroxine and have thoug...

Loobs39

•11 years ago

5 Replies

im on levo 25mcg for 3mths nw as my thyroid was a little low. i got my bloods done a week ago and are now normal but ive palpitations

ive been getting them these past few days nearly all day which are worse if i am running around or bending down. could my thyroid or meds be causing this?

ive been getting them these past few days nearly all day which are worse if i am...

danid1989

•11 years ago

6 Replies

I will have my first appointment with the endocrinologist ASAP. Any advice? Very new to all of this

Hello I have felt disorientated ,woozy, warm and more tired as of last thursday\\saturday to Tuesday morning. (Feeling better now with no symtom),I went to...

Hello I have felt disorientated ,woozy, warm and more tired as of last thursday...

CrazyGigi

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Anyone seen a good endocrine doc in Scotland? NHS or private?

I'm in Scotland and am at a loss now with my gp, who would only refer as far as a consultant physician (general physician and not an endo specialist, at local...

I'm in Scotland and am at a loss now with my gp, who would only refer as far as ...

dimdims37

•11 years ago

44 Replies

Muscle twitch at base of thumb sometimes with a bulging vein?

I have started to have a muscle twitch at the base of my thumb on the back of my hand,sometimes i have a bulging vein with it,this has been going on for about...

I have started to have a muscle twitch at the base of my thumb on the back of my...

henrythewasp

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Does anyone else with a TT survive on this dosage?

I feel like I am in the middle of a game of 'how low can you go'. I had a TT in January and was started on Levo - gradually got this up to 137.5 and then had...

I feel like I am in the middle of a game of 'how low can you go'. I had a TT in...

France1

•11 years ago

6 Replies

First Endo visit next week. Help please?

I had thyroid levels tested at Blue Horizon in an attempt to avoid further delay when I visit my Endo for the first time next week. Having read a bit I think...

I had thyroid levels tested at Blue Horizon in an attempt to avoid further delay...

JennyC2

•11 years ago

4 Replies

where to next?,the light at the end of my tunnel has been switched off. Help. Comments please

Recently changed Dr within my surgery and thought I had made it, He wrote to hospital Endo to explain my issue, We had spoken about when thyroxine dropped by...

Recently changed Dr within my surgery and thought I had made it, He wrote to hos...

pottyrai

•11 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for September 2013

Ache all over in the morning

I am new to this sight even though I've been under active for over 20 years. I am on 125 levothyroxine. And my docs have never give me my

T3 shortage?

Upset about my weightloss!

Sensitive advice please.

breathing

Hi I have been told I have an underactive thyroid & will be on thyroxine & would like to know do you lose or gain weight with this treatment

Can anyone recommend a chelation programme pls (after mercury removal): i have Hashimoto's, coeliac, p anaemia, neutropaenia, achlorydia

Hi everyone. I have just signed a petition on change.org/petition in ref- to Drs and Endocrinologists who need to listen to-patients more.

Any patients of Dr S out there who did not originally have Hypo diagnosis but something else. eg M.E/CFS

TSH 61, FT4 2.6 feel so tired, cant focus, just want to shut down and to sleep forever. When should I get more help?

Is pubic and underarm hair loss part of hypothyroidism?

Estrogen and Progesterone

Thyroid test results

is anyone else sick of vibrating feelings,tingling,palps,blurred vision ,black floaters dizzy turns ,forgetfulness after years of treatment

can you have a full vitamin blood panel test on NHS?

Calcium Test Results – Opinions Appreciated!

How body temperature is affected by thyroid hormone

Does anyone else get a feeling of pressure/discomfort (not pain) under the left hand ribs? Dr reckons it's part of IBS?

It appears I'm the picture of health!

Can anyone look at these blood tests please and help me undrstand before Endo apt

Hi All, I've been on Levo for over 10 years, for the past 5 years I have been taking 225mg a day and I still feel sluggish, tired etc....

Morning body temperature

im on levo 25mcg for 3mths nw as my thyroid was a little low. i got my bloods done a week ago and are now normal but ive palpitations

I will have my first appointment with the endocrinologist ASAP. Any advice? Very new to all of this

Anyone seen a good endocrine doc in Scotland? NHS or private?

Muscle twitch at base of thumb sometimes with a bulging vein?

Does anyone else with a TT survive on this dosage?

First Endo visit next week. Help please?

where to next?,the light at the end of my tunnel has been switched off. Help. Comments please

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