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Changed from Erfa to Armour now getting headaches

Hi Everyone Ran out of Erfa and could not get supplies quickly so managed to get some Armour. I had dropped my dose from 2 grains to 1 after a private doc...

Hi Everyone Ran out of Erfa and could not get supplies quickly so managed to g...

lizzie1

•11 years ago

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dr's tomorrow hoping to change meds.....HELP!!!

im on 50mcg levothyroxine last TSH 5.2 need to book the works on blood hopefully but i feel so ill on levo my heart is racing constantly headache going from...

im on 50mcg levothyroxine last TSH 5.2 need to book the works on blood hopefully...

mandy72

•11 years ago

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Fed up...should I give up on life or continue with the battle?

I can' t cope with low mood, depression, hair loss etc etc...taking 75mcg l.thyroxine since july 13, started thyroxine in aug 12 but i feel im being effected...

I can' t cope with low mood, depression, hair loss etc etc...taking 75mcg l.thyr...

vgam

•11 years ago

10 Replies

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Downward trend of T4 and upward trend of TSH, but doctor reluctant to prescribe thyroxine

Hi everyone, I am new to this forum & new to the idea that I might be hypothyroid. I have battled with depression for a number of years and just put all of my...

Hi everyone, I am new to this forum & new to the idea that I might be hypothyro...

pdawbs

•11 years ago

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Harmonizing TSH Testing

For those interested in the ongoing debate on TSH testing this article on the American Association of Clinical Chemists website should be of interest. There...

For those interested in the ongoing debate on TSH testing this article on the Am...

PR4NOW

•11 years ago

3 Replies

I'm hoping someone will be able to help with all my results.

I went to the doctors to find out why I wasn't having regular periods for the past year (44years old). She diagnosed me with hypothyroidism and perscribed...

I went to the doctors to find out why I wasn't having regular periods for the pa...

skimmy

•11 years ago

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Blood test results 8weeks after tt taking 125 micrograms levo receptionist said blood tests are ok and do not need to see doctor

Tsh 1.96 (.35-5.3) Free t4. 17 pmol/l. (9-23) Calcium 2.51 (2.2-2.66) taking 1000mg calcium Parathormona intacta 17.5. (11-72). Parathyroid gland damaged...

Tsh 1.96 (.35-5.3) Free t4. 17 pmol/l. (9-23) Calcium 2.51 (2.2-2.66) taking 1...

Tatty10

•11 years ago

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I am feeling so low.. I am so confused and messed up with myself.

I dont know whom to talk to. My boy friend was my best friend who had break up with me. I am very introvert. I dont know what to do. I feel so frustated. I...

I dont know whom to talk to. My boy friend was my best friend who had break up ...

jazz24

•11 years ago

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Armour vs Nature Thyroid

I have just ordered Armour but now have read quite a few comments from people online saying they prefer Nature-Throid due to a reformulation of Armour which...

I have just ordered Armour but now have read quite a few comments from people on...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Does hyperthyroidism affect kidney and liver function?

londonish

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Does Dr Skinner prescribe?

I've received a letter from Dr Skinner asking me to sign but I don't really understand it? It's headed "Risks and benefits of thyroid replacement" and seems...

I've received a letter from Dr Skinner asking me to sign but I don't really unde...

infomaniac

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Hello, I'm 16weeks pregnant (hypothyroid) feeling anxious, tired, headaches, constipated and have twitches in my left eye what do I do?

I saw the endo team at the hospital two weeks ago, the specialist increased my dosage from 75mcg to 100mcg. I consulted my midwife and she thinks I should...

I saw the endo team at the hospital two weeks ago, the specialist increased my d...

emcbutterfly

•11 years ago

14 Replies

took me hours to get up

woke up at 6, took my 75 levo went back to bed and put tv on felt like i wanted to get up but was in a trance like state, took my temp when i woke and it was...

woke up at 6, took my 75 levo went back to bed and put tv on felt like i wanted ...

lola1956

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Really enjoyable Basingstoke get-together yesterday!

A big 'thank you' to those who came and I definitely found it really interesting listening to others' experiences. Huge amount of knowledge was shared and...

A big 'thank you' to those who came and I definitely found it really interesting...

Hidden

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Hashimotos test results

Hello again, I am having trouble with all sorts of things which seem to me to be thyroid related. I have sent you my blood test results as the doctor says they...

Hello again, I am having trouble with all sorts of things which seem to me to be...

myanne

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Why would thyroid peroxidase antibodies rise when on throxine?

Before starting thyroxine six months ago my antibodies were 394 now they are over 1000? My tsh has gone down to 0.01 and t4 sp to 24. So think I need to...

Before starting thyroxine six months ago my antibodies were 394 now they are ove...

o_kella_uk

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Is there be a link between oestrogen or progesterone levels being out of sync and causing thyroid issues?

Hidden

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Will 8 mths. of vitamin supplements trigger 125mg Levothyroxine daily to actually make it work after several years?

I was badly damaged by side effects from Tamoxifen & then Arimidex - nail disintegration, hair loss, joint problems and obesity & other probs.. Under active...

I was badly damaged by side effects from Tamoxifen & then Arimidex - nail disint...

Diomalco

•11 years ago

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Test result is 2.07 - surgery says this is "Normal" but I have almost every symptom of hypothyroidism. Guidance needed please.

Hello. Sorry to start straight off with a question but I am reading so much conflicting information that I need to speak with people who actually know what...

Hello. Sorry to start straight off with a question but I am reading so much conf...

Hidden

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Some Tentative Thoughts - Interactions Between Thyroid and Adrenal Function and Treatments

More ramblings. We've been discussing interactions between thyroid and adrenal function recently. Another poster on this site mailed me the link to this piece...

More ramblings. We've been discussing interactions between thyroid and adrenal f...

vajra

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Medication is it correct

Hi have been diagnosed with over active . Been taking 15mg carbmazole . consultant had just put me on 40mg carbmazole and 100mg levothyroxine is this normal...

Hi have been diagnosed with over active . Been taking 15mg carbmazole . consult...

Julie1966

•11 years ago

4 Replies

hyperthyroidism? graves disease? swollen lymph nodes?

Hi I am a 21 year old female and I have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism/graves disease for just a little over a year. Recently i have been having pain on...

Hi I am a 21 year old female and I have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism/grav...

newdiag

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Results are in!

Following treatment after my diagnosis of Follicular Thyroid Cancer in January, I recently got my I123 scan results which showed no uptake of iodine anywhere....

Following treatment after my diagnosis of Follicular Thyroid Cancer in January, ...

nickym1

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Itching at night

does anyone else have this and is it thyroid related? Especially my back and arms. Its driving me nuts!

does anyone else have this and is it thyroid related? Especially my back and arm...

gracegirl78

•11 years ago

20 Replies

Does taking iron on an empty stomach sometimes cause problems?

I have been taking iron for 10 days & starting to feel a lot better. However the last 2-3 days my energy levels are going down again, & have some stomach...

I have been taking iron for 10 days & starting to feel a lot better. However the...

springer

•11 years ago

14 Replies

High ferritin low Vit D

Can a high Ferritin level and a low Vit D level cause hair loss.

ruthalem

•11 years ago

15 Replies

I REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO THINK

Biopsy was apparently inconclusive. Spoke to Thyroid Cancer Nurse who told me I was borderline for thyroid cancer and biopsy would have to be redone. She...

Biopsy was apparently inconclusive. Spoke to Thyroid Cancer Nurse who told me I...

Hidden

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Hi there diagnosed underactive thyroid in april,now on 100 levo just wondering if feeling so cold i have to get into bed is normal.

CECE30

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Novothyral 100

Hi all my doctor has prescribed these tablets for me which contain T3 and T4, I got them today but the information leaflet is all in german. I have tried...

Hi all my doctor has prescribed these tablets for me which contain T3 and T4, I ...

kat199698

•11 years ago

45 Replies

Tpo "through the roof"

Hi all...my I have hashimotos and have been struggling lately. I have also been recently been diagnosed with pernicious anaemia with thanks to a wonderful...

Hi all...my I have hashimotos and have been struggling lately. I have also been ...

hazeljane

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2013

Changed from Erfa to Armour now getting headaches

dr's tomorrow hoping to change meds.....HELP!!!

Fed up...should I give up on life or continue with the battle?

Downward trend of T4 and upward trend of TSH, but doctor reluctant to prescribe thyroxine

Harmonizing TSH Testing

I'm hoping someone will be able to help with all my results.

Blood test results 8weeks after tt taking 125 micrograms levo receptionist said blood tests are ok and do not need to see doctor

I am feeling so low.. I am so confused and messed up with myself.

Armour vs Nature Thyroid

Does hyperthyroidism affect kidney and liver function?

Does Dr Skinner prescribe?

Hello, I'm 16weeks pregnant (hypothyroid) feeling anxious, tired, headaches, constipated and have twitches in my left eye what do I do?

took me hours to get up

Really enjoyable Basingstoke get-together yesterday!

Hashimotos test results

Why would thyroid peroxidase antibodies rise when on throxine?

Is there be a link between oestrogen or progesterone levels being out of sync and causing thyroid issues?

Will 8 mths. of vitamin supplements trigger 125mg Levothyroxine daily to actually make it work after several years?

Test result is 2.07 - surgery says this is "Normal" but I have almost every symptom of hypothyroidism. Guidance needed please.

Some Tentative Thoughts - Interactions Between Thyroid and Adrenal Function and Treatments

Medication is it correct

hyperthyroidism? graves disease? swollen lymph nodes?

Results are in!

Itching at night

Does taking iron on an empty stomach sometimes cause problems?

High ferritin low Vit D

I REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO THINK

Hi there diagnosed underactive thyroid in april,now on 100 levo just wondering if feeling so cold i have to get into bed is normal.

Novothyral 100

Tpo "through the roof"

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