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Hi there, can I ask does anyone else have tingling, ( slight pins and needles) fairly consistently in hands and feet? I read it may be B12 ?

Can anyone please advise me on B12 tests , many thanks in advance :-)

nik1977

•10 years ago

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Been to the drs

And she listened. Told her u want to come off the antidepressants as I don't think I'm depressed I think it's my thyroid. So she's re doing my vitamin...

And she listened. Told her u want to come off the antidepressants as I don't thi...

Clmartin80

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Hypothyroidism in Other Species

It is quite astonishing how many animals have been shown to suffer from hypothyroidism. In this case, issues with hair, sweat glands (more of them but poorly...

It is quite astonishing how many animals have been shown to suffer from hypothyr...

helvella

Administrator•10 years ago

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So I was diagnosed around 2 weeks ago....

Apparently it's only slightly underactive and I take 50mg thyroxine anyway tonight and Sunday I've had this funny fuzzy feeling in my head it's on my left side...

Apparently it's only slightly underactive and I take 50mg thyroxine anyway tonig...

Kelso91

•10 years ago

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Help with blood test results

I have been taking 4 x Nutri Adrenal Extra and am up to 5 Nutri thyroid. Have just received blood test results T4 113 (59-154) TSH 0.12 (0.27 - 4.2)...

I have been taking 4 x Nutri Adrenal Extra and am up to 5 Nutri thyroid. Have j...

Winnie83

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Can anyone recommend a good pill cutter?

I've bought two so far - one from Boots and one from Holland & Barrett. More often than not I end up with either crushed tablets or poorly divided tablets....

I've bought two so far - one from Boots and one from Holland & Barrett. More oft...

humanbean

•10 years ago

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My local Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has made a new policy THIS MONTH to stop prescribing T3 and Armour in my area.

I've been referred by my GP to a Endo outside of my area (Birmingham) who may prescribe T3, but I won't be able to get it because I live in Telford and Wrekin....

I've been referred by my GP to a Endo outside of my area (Birmingham) who may pr...

Neeta-K

•10 years ago

25 Replies

blood tests

had blood test july 2013 serum TSH level " 0.01mu/L [ 0.35 -3.50 low serum free t4 level "27 pmol/L [ 8 -21 } high serum free t3" level 3.3 pmoL [ 3.8 -6.0 ]...

had blood test july 2013 serum TSH level " 0.01mu/L [ 0.35 -3.50 low serum fre...

JAN86

•10 years ago

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Any problems with Mercury Pharma Levo?

I have just replied to a query about Mercury Pharma Levo causing stomach problems .I am taking 100 mcgs MP and am suffering from aching muscles .....my legs...

I have just replied to a query about Mercury Pharma Levo causing stomach problem...

Hidden

•10 years ago

56 Replies

Are Hashimotos sufferers more likely to acquire Polymyalgia?

I have Hashimotos. My T4 is out of reference range, too high, but not by much, and I have been well all year on 125mcg Thyroxine.. Saw a different GP six weeks...

I have Hashimotos. My T4 is out of reference range, too high, but not by much, a...

beanyjeany

•10 years ago

2 Replies

What does this mean?

Hi. I had some blood tests last week, and I asked them to run my thyroid tests again. I am currently on 250mg of levothyroxine. My TSH is 2.2 in a range of...

Hi. I had some blood tests last week, and I asked them to run my thyroid tests ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Which private thyroid blood tests to get?

I had Graves, then RAI a couple of years ago but feeling bad, same old symptoms, tired, headache, achy limbs, dizzy on standing and tingling. I'm on 175 of...

I had Graves, then RAI a couple of years ago but feeling bad, same old symptoms,...

sarah_p

•10 years ago

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Blood test results

Hi comments on blood results please been suffering joint and muscle pain and hair loss Dr said test Normal no action TSH 0.01. Range 0.35- 5.00 T4. 17.700....

Hi comments on blood results please been suffering joint and muscle pain and hai...

Piedo

•10 years ago

6 Replies

i would like to know what a yellow card is ? never heard of it

was on eltroxin but they changed to mercury pharma and activas not felt well since

was on eltroxin but they changed to mercury pharma and activas not felt well sin...

foxyeyes

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Is anyone else still suffering on T3 only?

Just wondered if anyone else was having problems going from T4 only to T4/T3 combo and then T3 only. On T4/T3 combo for 4 months, felt awful, irritable,...

Just wondered if anyone else was having problems going from T4 only to T4/T3 com...

Hidden

•10 years ago

17 Replies

I have gotten my thyroid blood results which are 0.22 what does this mean. This is the first time I have had my blood checked

Jump4

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Can anyone please explain my latest blood tests.

Free T3 12.30 Free T4 20.34 Thyroid Stimulating Hormone 0.01

Margaret

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Hi to everyone. I was diagnosed with overactive thyroid 1st Oct. I am still waiting for endocrinologist appointment. Carbimazole 20mg has

wiped out my whiteblood cell count, so no medication. I feel so weak can hardly make it up and down stairs. A year ago I was property developing my little...

wiped out my whiteblood cell count, so no medication. I feel so weak can hardly ...

tiredlady

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Just checked community sizes on HealthUnlocked

I've just checked through the entire directory of HU English communities and, unless I missed something, Thyroid UK is far and away the biggest by many...

I've just checked through the entire directory of HU English communities and, un...

humanbean

•10 years ago

5 Replies

I have just read that chewing NDT does not have to be done on an empty stomach

Therefore can anyone tell me how to adjust my 100mg of thyroxine per day to NDT. Do I have to do it gradually or just go by the actual equivalent of T4? Taking...

Therefore can anyone tell me how to adjust my 100mg of thyroxine per day to NDT....

Everdean

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Results on one gain Armour

Hi to everyone Have just had my results back from the Gp. Am currently on one grain armour. TSH 5.32 (0.35 -5) T4 8.6 (7-20) T3 4.5 (3.5 - 5) Had recently...

Hi to everyone Have just had my results back from the Gp. Am currently on one g...

lizzie1

•10 years ago

2 Replies

My body responds differently to different brands of thyroid hormone.

I know everyone says they're all the same but definitely the first brand I was put on 4 years ago gave me stomach cramps (as I see some other people have...

I know everyone says they're all the same but definitely the first brand I was p...

elusivemoment

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Hi. I have a family history of hypothyroidism and just got tested due to multiple symptoms. Doc said normal result 0.84. Is this a bit low?

Emma01

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Hello Everyone, Does anyone know what to take? I have a Multi nodular goitre and my throat has swelled up and causing lots of pain now

I was taking Nurofen but they are no longer working. Not sure if the pain is caused by the Thyroid or the goitre, my docs appointment isn't until the 25th...

I was taking Nurofen but they are no longer working. Not sure if the pain is cau...

Kitten-whiskers

•10 years ago

5 Replies

can anyone tell me what my blood results really mean

I am on T4 and T3 after going to doctor Skinner.I had years of complications.My doc keeps reducing my thyroxine now.Anyway I have very sore eyes ,swollen and...

I am on T4 and T3 after going to doctor Skinner.I had years of complications.My ...

lindo1

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Tearful and depressed....is this my thyroid messing with my brain?????

Ok so I'm a walking tear and I don know what to do. Since my diagnosis of hashi's in March following the birth of my daughter, I've gradually become more and...

Ok so I'm a walking tear and I don know what to do. Since my diagnosis of hashi'...

hazeljane

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Hypo for 33 yrs

Hi I have been hypo all my life since I was a baby, and even though I don't feel terrible like some people have experienced I still don't feel quite right, not...

Hi I have been hypo all my life since I was a baby, and even though I don't feel...

Littlemisstired

•10 years ago

8 Replies

dr just called............could be good news

i said that a while ago he said there was something else we could try if i couldnt get on with thyroxine and he asked what the problem was and i told him i...

i said that a while ago he said there was something else we could try if i could...

mandy72

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Doctor is unbelievably useless, how do I self medicate?

My doctor told me yesterday that he's never met an oap with chronic fatigue, so it must go away on its own. This coming from the doctor who told me that in his...

My doctor told me yesterday that he's never met an oap with chronic fatigue, so ...

Zubakuki

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Is anyone else suffering at this time of year?

I feel like i am getting a cold but nothing happens, i need to keep sleeping and feel exhausted all the time again. I haven't changed my medication - 100g T4...

I feel like i am getting a cold but nothing happens, i need to keep sleeping and...

Muppet

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2013

Hi there, can I ask does anyone else have tingling, ( slight pins and needles) fairly consistently in hands and feet? I read it may be B12 ?

Been to the drs

Hypothyroidism in Other Species

So I was diagnosed around 2 weeks ago....

Help with blood test results

Can anyone recommend a good pill cutter?

My local Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has made a new policy THIS MONTH to stop prescribing T3 and Armour in my area.

blood tests

Any problems with Mercury Pharma Levo?

Are Hashimotos sufferers more likely to acquire Polymyalgia?

What does this mean?

Which private thyroid blood tests to get?

Blood test results

i would like to know what a yellow card is ? never heard of it

Is anyone else still suffering on T3 only?

I have gotten my thyroid blood results which are 0.22 what does this mean. This is the first time I have had my blood checked

Can anyone please explain my latest blood tests.

Hi to everyone. I was diagnosed with overactive thyroid 1st Oct. I am still waiting for endocrinologist appointment. Carbimazole 20mg has

Just checked community sizes on HealthUnlocked

I have just read that chewing NDT does not have to be done on an empty stomach

Results on one gain Armour

My body responds differently to different brands of thyroid hormone.

Hi. I have a family history of hypothyroidism and just got tested due to multiple symptoms. Doc said normal result 0.84. Is this a bit low?

Hello Everyone, Does anyone know what to take? I have a Multi nodular goitre and my throat has swelled up and causing lots of pain now

can anyone tell me what my blood results really mean

Tearful and depressed....is this my thyroid messing with my brain?????

Hypo for 33 yrs

dr just called............could be good news

Doctor is unbelievably useless, how do I self medicate?

Is anyone else suffering at this time of year?

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