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NHS or private... when the NHS has given-up on you

Hello, I'm French and a little lost when it comes to the NHS. I was diagnosed with an over-active thyroid in September 2012. Since then, I saw my...

Hello, I'm French and a little lost when it comes to the NHS. I was diagnosed wi...

Nathalie70

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Sun lamp

Just wondering if anyone uses a sun lamp to help boost their vit D levels? If so, which one and does it work??

Just wondering if anyone uses a sun lamp to help boost their vit D levels? If so...

Tweetypie28

•10 years ago

28 Replies

Subjective comparison of night vision

Well after reading with interest the posts on eye problems and underactive thyroid, I was interested in the notion that it might be the thyroxine that caused...

Well after reading with interest the posts on eye problems and underactive thyro...

ffran

•10 years ago

15 Replies

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Blood test results

Hi! Further to my recent post re hair loss, I have now obtained a copy of my recent bloods taken in Sept 2013 (taking 50 mcg levo daily). Please let me know...

Hi! Further to my recent post re hair loss, I have now obtained a copy of my r...

JAYR

•10 years ago

28 Replies

Can I share the last few days with like minded/understanding people? I need to know I'm not alone or going mad!!

This could be long, be warned!! I run my own business (interior accessories and gift shop plus website) and was actually diagnosed hypo the day I got the keys...

This could be long, be warned!! I run my own business (interior accessories and...

Tweetypie28

•10 years ago

36 Replies

Very confused :(

Hi everyone....I'm looking for your opinions/advice please. I'm having trouble getting my levels right, my GP can't give me any answers so I was hoping you...

Hi everyone....I'm looking for your opinions/advice please. I'm having trouble g...

hazeljane

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Gluten Intolerance - tested positive. What can I expect?

I am hypothyroid and have often felt I have an sensitivity to gluten. My aunt who is also hypothyroid has just been diagnosed with coeliac disease. I however...

I am hypothyroid and have often felt I have an sensitivity to gluten. My aunt w...

Numberone1

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Straight thyroid issues or auto immune disease?

Is someone able to explain the difference please? And how do you know which one you have? I am hypo and I have been tested for antibodies which came back...

Is someone able to explain the difference please? And how do you know which one ...

Tweetypie28

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Can you have sweating/flushing and suffer with cold hands??

Sorry for asking so many questions, but I have so many odd symptoms! I am having dreadful sweating/flushing at least once an hour but now my hands feel really...

Sorry for asking so many questions, but I have so many odd symptoms! I am havin...

joannec123

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Thyroid Ultrasound Scans

Many of us have had thyroid ultrasound scans. What most of us don't know is what the operator can see and how that is interpreted. The paper below shows many...

Many of us have had thyroid ultrasound scans. What most of us don't know is what...

helvella

Administrator•10 years ago

4 Replies

PHARMACY SUPPLYING LIOTHYRONINE (T3) IN BELGUIM

I have been contacted by a number of people following my post about the Liothyronine (T3) that I purchase by private prescription from Belguim. As a result I...

I have been contacted by a number of people following my post about the Liothyro...

thelady2003uk

•10 years ago

5 Replies

at my wits end

I have calcified nodules in my thyroid gland which appeared in my late 20's. I have a goitre. For many years I struggled to keep weight on. However, things...

I have calcified nodules in my thyroid gland which appeared in my late 20's. I h...

Hidden

•10 years ago

6 Replies

since july 2012 been on 150 gms levothyroxine my blood test then was serum Tsh level" 0.92 mIU/L [ 0.35 - 3.50] felt fine

then 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...

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

JAN86

•10 years ago

3 Replies

T3 - Do you feel worse before you feel better?

Hi Been on T3 (Cytome 12.5mcg l) for 6 days and cut down to 2 x nutri thyroid and 2 x Nutri Adrenal Extra on advise of Dr P. Upping to 25mcg per day morn...

Hi Been on T3 (Cytome 12.5mcg l) for 6 days and cut down to 2 x nutri thyroid ...

cat69

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Help: Can anyone send me a safe online address where I can get NDT

Just been to see the Endo taking synthetic T3 and T4 combo - still gaining weight - last option to try NDT, advised to buy from US online, can anyone please...

Just been to see the Endo taking synthetic T3 and T4 combo - still gaining weigh...

jackie1075

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Testing Cortisol

Good Afternoon. I have been so unwell the last few weeks. One if my biggest issues is waking in the morning. Ive had days off work where I can sleep untill...

Good Afternoon. I have been so unwell the last few weeks. One if my biggest is...

o_kella_uk

•10 years ago

13 Replies

antibody test 63 range 60 ths 001 t4 17,24 .. they not done t3 ..help

wendypartridge

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Doctor refusing to renew T3 prescription - help

I have been on T3 (140mcg daily) for some years now. I have steadily increased until I am at what I feel to be optimum dosage. I periodically check my bp,...

I have been on T3 (140mcg daily) for some years now. I have steadily increased ...

penny

•10 years ago

11 Replies

got letter about endo referall

have to call after 9am 1st november for appointment.........hope its soon and i pray the one i see is good and understanding and will listen to me and not...

have to call after 9am 1st november for appointment.........hope its soon and i ...

mandy72

•10 years ago

6 Replies

I am on T3 5 MCG have been told to take 10 mcg by my private DR i have to pay for this myself GP wont fund it i also pay for Erfa Thyroid i

have trying taking 10T3 before but could not tolerate it any ideas which is the best way to tahe it please help if you can thanks

have trying taking 10T3 before but could not tolerate it any ideas which is the ...

howlyn

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Stomach Problems caused by Levo?

I have recently noticed that about 10mns after taking levothyroxine I get a burning in my stomach throat and mouth. I also get lots of rumbling sounds and...

I have recently noticed that about 10mns after taking levothyroxine I get a bur...

Alli1

•10 years ago

27 Replies

off to drs

drs appointment at 10.10.so ahve to go and get ready.armed with my list of things to discuss besides the reason I made the appointment-get a second opinion...

drs appointment at 10.10.so ahve to go and get ready.armed with my list of thin...

anbuma

•10 years ago

9 Replies

What does Creon cost on private prescription?

Hidden

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Help Please for Niece, 17, Epstein Barr - Esinophils, Erythrocytes

My lovely niece is struggling to manage her severe asthma and fatigue with A Levels lots of sport, and school plays. She has lots of food sensitivties...

My lovely niece is struggling to manage her severe asthma and fatigue with A Lev...

sarahstevenson

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Want to get pregnant but been diagnosed with post partum thyroiditis, any advice?

I am 42 and had my first baby 4 and a half months ago. I have just been diagnosed with post partum thyroiditis and presently have an over active thyroid. In 6...

I am 42 and had my first baby 4 and a half months ago. I have just been diagnos...

JuliaV

•10 years ago

5 Replies

BRISTOL SUPPORT GROUP -FRIDAY 1st NOV

Hi everyone Bristol support group meets at The Knowle West Health Park in Meeting room 1 which is adjoining the cafe. 11am - 1pm Everyone welcome Friendly...

Hi everyone Bristol support group meets at The Knowle West Health Park in Meetin...

sallylush

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Gall bladder removal operation on Friday 01/11/2013, yippee, then at last I should be on the road to much better health xx

Graves Disease, Hashimotos, very severe TED, high blood pressure, gallstones, hiatus hernia, GORD, etc etc... total thyroid removal op 18/06/2013, tonsils out...

Graves Disease, Hashimotos, very severe TED, high blood pressure, gallstones, hi...

Hidden

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Dont take Holy Basil if u have hypothyroid!

I was considering holy basil for my high morn cortisol but have just read in my big Herbal Sourcebook that it "may inhibit thyroid function"!so think i give it...

I was considering holy basil for my high morn cortisol but have just read in my ...

cloud1

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Can you take thyroid treatment when breastfeeding

Hi i.m off to doctors tomorrow to see if i can get treatment for borderline thyroid hypo want to see if i can get the lower dose to see if i will improve on...

Hi i.m off to doctors tomorrow to see if i can get treatment for borderline thyr...

antonia26

•10 years ago

10 Replies

i am 16, i was diagosed with hypo when i was 11, and am currently on 75mg of levothyroxine, but lately feeling awful* but my intake is fine?

*depressed, tired, muscle fatigue, generally unwell i have been checked by the doctor, and my bloods are fine, does anyone know why?

*depressed, tired, muscle fatigue, generally unwell i have been checked by the d...

katykatykaty

•10 years ago

13 Replies

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All posts for October 2013

NHS or private... when the NHS has given-up on you

Sun lamp

Subjective comparison of night vision

Blood test results

Can I share the last few days with like minded/understanding people? I need to know I'm not alone or going mad!!

Very confused :(

Gluten Intolerance - tested positive. What can I expect?

Straight thyroid issues or auto immune disease?

Can you have sweating/flushing and suffer with cold hands??

Thyroid Ultrasound Scans

PHARMACY SUPPLYING LIOTHYRONINE (T3) IN BELGUIM

at my wits end

since july 2012 been on 150 gms levothyroxine my blood test then was serum Tsh level" 0.92 mIU/L [ 0.35 - 3.50] felt fine

T3 - Do you feel worse before you feel better?

Help: Can anyone send me a safe online address where I can get NDT

Testing Cortisol

antibody test 63 range 60 ths 001 t4 17,24 .. they not done t3 ..help

Doctor refusing to renew T3 prescription - help

got letter about endo referall

I am on T3 5 MCG have been told to take 10 mcg by my private DR i have to pay for this myself GP wont fund it i also pay for Erfa Thyroid i

Stomach Problems caused by Levo?

off to drs

What does Creon cost on private prescription?

Help Please for Niece, 17, Epstein Barr - Esinophils, Erythrocytes

Want to get pregnant but been diagnosed with post partum thyroiditis, any advice?

BRISTOL SUPPORT GROUP -FRIDAY 1st NOV

Gall bladder removal operation on Friday 01/11/2013, yippee, then at last I should be on the road to much better health xx

Dont take Holy Basil if u have hypothyroid!

Can you take thyroid treatment when breastfeeding

i am 16, i was diagosed with hypo when i was 11, and am currently on 75mg of levothyroxine, but lately feeling awful* but my intake is fine?

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