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Seen Endo yesterday, USELESS !!

TSH 0.87 (range 0.35-4.94) FT4 (range 9.0-19.0) I was diagnosed 8 months ago hypo with TSH of 126.43 and had over 1000 auto antibodies. Currently on 75mg one...

TSH 0.87 (range 0.35-4.94) FT4 (range 9.0-19.0) I was diagnosed 8 months ago hyp...

countrygirl01

•11 years ago

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I'm after buying a good book about Hypothyroidism, any suggestions?

Tanya40

•11 years ago

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Thyroidless - Radio Iodine - 5 years WITHOUT Proper Hormone Replacement & now Unreasonable - help!

This will be my third post here, as I've commented on other's post. But I felt that I needed to start a post dealing specifically with "PERSONALITY CHANGE" and...

This will be my third post here, as I've commented on other's post. But I felt t...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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NHS Blood Test comes back ok for TSH, what is my next step???

I have suffered from depression since I was 19 now 42. The episodes are getting longer and worse and anti-depressants (SSRI's) and talking therapy doesn't seem...

I have suffered from depression since I was 19 now 42. The episodes are getting ...

jasond71

•11 years ago

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Which hospital should I choose to see an Endocrinologist?

Hi, I have just got a referral to an endocrinologist and given some choices of hospitals. Do I just pick one and how would I find out if one is better than...

Hi, I have just got a referral to an endocrinologist and given some choices of h...

yellow

•11 years ago

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Is this good? Am I getting anywhere?

I feel like this house just now.....mentally and physically hehe I went to the doctor today and had my prolactin retested for the third time. I told her my...

I feel like this house just now.....mentally and physically hehe I went to the ...

Anuba

•11 years ago

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Do GPs PCTs and Labs all avoid the T3 testing to avoid treating it if low?

It seems obvious from many posts on here and elsewhere that T3 testing and provision of the hormone is taboo in the NHS- apart from Endos, who again seem to...

It seems obvious from many posts on here and elsewhere that T3 testing and provi...

tegz

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Flu Jab

Has anyone with underactive thyroid and/or cardiomyopathy been advised to have a flu jab? I have never been offered this before so not sure if it’s more to do...

Has anyone with underactive thyroid and/or cardiomyopathy been advised to have a...

teyris

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Advice needed please

I have posted a couple of times on here previously and got fantastic support and advice. I took your advice on board and i have been back to my gp again and...

I have posted a couple of times on here previously and got fantastic support and...

Lisa3ok

•11 years ago

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I'm hypothyroid with lowing B12. How much B12 should I take?

I have purchased (and they are in their way) the jarrows 5000 sublingual B12. How much should I take and how often. In previous question I posted that my B12...

I have purchased (and they are in their way) the jarrows 5000 sublingual B12. Ho...

Thyroidseb

•11 years ago

16 Replies

been thinking.......

up until i was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and given levothyroxine i didnt feel bad had slight shortness of breath but mainly with activity never ever did i...

up until i was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and given levothyroxine i didnt fe...

mandy72

•11 years ago

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They think my nodular Goutier has turned bad.

Had a lump in my neck for about 3 years. Had past tests that have all come back as non cancerous. Just went for my usual ultra scan check up and the lady hits...

Had a lump in my neck for about 3 years. Had past tests that have all come back ...

rlr2013

•11 years ago

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Op date looming for pituitary tumour

18th October at Kings, and I'm petrified. Never had an op before, scared of hospitals (dumb, I know) and absolutely dreading my brain op. I so want it to be...

18th October at Kings, and I'm petrified. Never had an op before, scared of hos...

Loo44

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Prof. Julian Davis from Manchester, please help me.

Hello everyone. I am new to this site. I have heard such wonderful things about the forum:) I really need help. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and my GP...

Hello everyone. I am new to this site. I have heard such wonderful things about ...

MiaS79

•11 years ago

23 Replies

i have a stabbing pain in my thigh....pagets?

i am hypothyroid which runs in my family but my dad also had pagets desease.i am still undergoing regular blood tests so i am not leveled out yet but i have...

i am hypothyroid which runs in my family but my dad also had pagets desease.i am...

henrythewasp

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Exercise

Does anyone have any experience of the effect of weight-training when you're hypo? I know it's supposed to increase your metabolism so you (apparently!) keep...

Does anyone have any experience of the effect of weight-training when you're hyp...

infomaniac

•11 years ago

33 Replies

Anyone had a Isotope Thyroid scan?

and if so on Thyroxine should i not take it in the morning. The notes just say dont say Carbimazole for 10 days before, nothing about Thyroxine and my scan is...

and if so on Thyroxine should i not take it in the morning. The notes just say ...

Danifox6

•11 years ago

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Getting my brain back!

I know my T3 is starting to make a real difference. Just like I used to be, pre-thyroid-disaster, I want to learn lots of new stuff. A couple of new...

I know my T3 is starting to make a real difference. Just like I used to be, pr...

PinkNinja

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Thyroid levels

Hi can anyone tell me wat the normal range is my blood test came back as 6.5 underactive any replies thks !!!

Hi can anyone tell me wat the normal range is my blood test came back as 6.5 und...

susanr

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Poor concentration and memory is stopping me from working!

I have been diagnosed with underactive thyroid and more recently hashimotos. I am very lucky to be seeing one of the recommended endo's from the list produced...

I have been diagnosed with underactive thyroid and more recently hashimotos. I ...

feelold

•11 years ago

3 Replies

levo at night

i been taking mine in the morning have read its better to take at night i allso have to take kalms natrasleep or im awake all night can i take together

i been taking mine in the morning have read its better to take at night i allso ...

mandy72

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Interesting article in today's Daily Mail, regarding thyroid problems

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2449153/Why-did-doctors-20-years-spot-faulty-thyroid.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2449153/Why-did-doctors-20-years-spot-...

Margo

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Is a raised plasma viscosity dangerous? (1.75 - lab. range 1.50-1.72)

foxglove

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Hair issues

Hi, Do any of the ladies on here have problems with their hair ? Mine went very thin and broke off, now my meds are getting there it's growing back, but seems...

Hi, Do any of the ladies on here have problems with their hair ? Mine went very...

123happy

•11 years ago

11 Replies

thyroid results help needed

I was on here a while ago but have waited for a new thyroid test i'm trying to find out why i'm having constant sweats and many other symptoms.My memory is so...

I was on here a while ago but have waited for a new thyroid test i'm trying to f...

Lambchop-1

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Zeolite

has anyone ever tried zeolite or heard of it for helping with underactive thyroid? im thinking of giving it a try unless its unsafe heres an article i found...

has anyone ever tried zeolite or heard of it for helping with underactive thyroi...

mandy72

•11 years ago

6 Replies

I need my health back, every day is a struggle.

I underwent a Total Thyroidectomy three years ago, now take 125mg Levothyroxine daily, I have numerous health problems now, Gynae, High Blood Pressure,...

I underwent a Total Thyroidectomy three years ago, now take 125mg Levothyroxine ...

Dimples

•11 years ago

24 Replies

kum on all you people [members ]

come on all you good people who use and get super advice and empathy from this site , remember there is a DAMN site of people that help US , please please...

come on all you good people who use and get super advice and empathy from this s...

alangardner

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Please Don't Get Me On A Bad Day!

Please don't get me on one of my bad days, I have a slight anger problem (I wonder why)...my Psychologist says I react like this when I am feeling...

Please don't get me on one of my bad days, I have a slight anger problem (I wond...

Hidden

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Getting nowhere fast! Can somebody recommend a specialist in Birmingham I can contact to get some answers.

Hi everyone, I've been tested for hypothyroidism for the last 20 years, the results always come back normal. Yet still I gain weight when I barely eat. I'm...

Hi everyone, I've been tested for hypothyroidism for the last 20 years, the resu...

jaydubblya

•11 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for October 2013

Seen Endo yesterday, USELESS !!

I'm after buying a good book about Hypothyroidism, any suggestions?

Thyroidless - Radio Iodine - 5 years WITHOUT Proper Hormone Replacement & now Unreasonable - help!

NHS Blood Test comes back ok for TSH, what is my next step???

Which hospital should I choose to see an Endocrinologist?

Is this good? Am I getting anywhere?

Do GPs PCTs and Labs all avoid the T3 testing to avoid treating it if low?

Flu Jab

Advice needed please

I'm hypothyroid with lowing B12. How much B12 should I take?

been thinking.......

They think my nodular Goutier has turned bad.

Op date looming for pituitary tumour

Prof. Julian Davis from Manchester, please help me.

i have a stabbing pain in my thigh....pagets?

Exercise

Anyone had a Isotope Thyroid scan?

Getting my brain back!

Thyroid levels

Poor concentration and memory is stopping me from working!

levo at night

Interesting article in today's Daily Mail, regarding thyroid problems

Is a raised plasma viscosity dangerous? (1.75 - lab. range 1.50-1.72)

Hair issues

thyroid results help needed

Zeolite

I need my health back, every day is a struggle.

kum on all you people [members ]

Please Don't Get Me On A Bad Day!

Getting nowhere fast! Can somebody recommend a specialist in Birmingham I can contact to get some answers.

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