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!!!Problems Importing Armour From the USA!!!

My sister, who lives in Scotland, has been importing Armour from a compounding Pharmacy in the US for almost 30+ years. She has just been informed that they...

My sister, who lives in Scotland, has been importing Armour from a compounding P...

PR4NOW

•11 years ago

23 Replies

Had normal tsh results back told doctor i still feel bad on 50 levothyroxine so asked for more test including T3 and T4 plus loads of other

Test came back went to doctors said they could not find anything but WOULD NOT TEST MY T3 OR T4 AS my TSH results where normal last time ! how can i get them...

Test came back went to doctors said they could not find anything but WOULD NOT T...

vikkiallenday

•11 years ago

3 Replies

overactive thyroid and gaining weight and extreme fatigue

this post is for a friend of mine who has no computer. she has an overactive thyroid and is on carbimazole 20mg. she is putting on so much weight and has...

this post is for a friend of mine who has no computer. she has an overactive thy...

katherine107

•11 years ago

10 Replies

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Why does Levothyroxine cause acne for some people?

I could only stay on Levothyroxine for 5 weeks because it gave me bad acne. As soon as I stopped it, the acne went. I know I am not alone as I did a google...

I could only stay on Levothyroxine for 5 weeks because it gave me bad acne. As s...

Neeta-K

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Urgent Help Please Lost prescription, no replacement for 4 days, Post RAI patient

Hi My daughters prescription for Erfa from Dr Skinner got lost in the post on the way to the pharmacy I use to get it delivered. I rang Dr Skinners office on...

Hi My daughters prescription for Erfa from Dr Skinner got lost in the post on th...

Debs11

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Dr S

Any new re outcome of Dr S hearing in Manchester please?

linda65

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Inner trembling/vibration

Has anyone experienced this? I had it last year when I was on too much Levo and put it down to my body readjusting to a lower dose. I sometimes get it when...

Has anyone experienced this? I had it last year when I was on too much Levo and ...

celticlady

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Tpo ab test results help please?

Hi I recently had my antibodies tested again. The range is 0.03- 34.0, I came back at 9.0 the dr said this was satisfactory. What does this mean can anyone...

Hi I recently had my antibodies tested again. The range is 0.03- 34.0, I came ba...

kezza999

•11 years ago

4 Replies

My nine year old son has been diagnosed with borderline Hyothyroidism, the paediatrician couldn't explain why his TSH had changed

but his T4 had not, his first set of bloods were T4 15 (range 11.5-22.7) and TSH 6.3 (range 0.4-5.5) after 25mg Thyroxine per day for 3 months T4 14.7...

but his T4 had not, his first set of bloods were T4 15 (range 11.5-22.7) and ...

jeanjeanieg

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Adrenal saliva test;when best time?

I have taken saliva samples yesterday;but my query is;are they 'valid' to use cos on that day i was particularly exhausted as had bit insomnia the nite...

I have taken saliva samples yesterday;but my query is;are they 'valid' to use co...

cloud1

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Getting depressed/ NDT time to try it?

Hi I am being treated under guidance of Dr P for low thyroid. These were results July 31st this yr. Results (range) T3 400 (592-1850) T4 83 (347-1994)...

Hi I am being treated under guidance of Dr P for low thyroid. These were result...

cat69

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Private Thyroid Specialists

Can someone please send me an updated list thanks

Danifox6

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Antibodies

Could you get a one off high count of antibodies?

Clmartin80

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Advice Please. My T3 is dropping it was 1.53 a month ago range (2.00-4.00) and today's result is 1.23. I live in Italy so range different .

I am on 250mcg of thyroxine a day and my Anti TPO antibodies are 1376. I am cold 34.7 Celsius this morning and I have just been diagnosed with left ventricle...

I am on 250mcg of thyroxine a day and my Anti TPO antibodies are 1376. I am cold...

Mia1057

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Wish me luck....I am going in to talk to my normal GP about my possible thyroid issue today when I go in for repeats of Prolactin blood test

;I also will be commenting on my last TSH of 4.1 my symtoms and my fibromyalgia. Is it worth telling them my mum is hypothyroid....probably. Thanks for your...

;I also will be commenting on my last TSH of 4.1 my symtoms and my fibromyalgia....

Anuba

•11 years ago

7 Replies

stomach acid

I have been reading from this and other sites that hypothyroidism lower the levels of stomach acid, but this article seems to suggest its the other way around....

I have been reading from this and other sites that hypothyroidism lower the leve...

flatfeet1

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Keeping Healthy - things to keep on top of (ie. diet, dosage times, important maintence checks) after total thyroidectomy?

7 years ago I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and as a 17 year old boy I took it pretty hard and went a bit AWOL. For years I've been stressed, depressed and...

7 years ago I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and as a 17 year old boy I took ...

ThyroidLAD

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Please private message me any good thyroid doctors/Endocrinologists or specialists in Scotland?

I may be needing to go to one soon....Thanks.

Anuba

•11 years ago

9 Replies

thyroid

hi 2 years ago i had graves overactive thyroid after being in remission for 2 years my thyroid blood came back as underactive i have put weight on difficult...

hi 2 years ago i had graves overactive thyroid after being in remission for 2 y...

susanr

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Is Autumn a Problem?

Hi, I have just got around to joining this online community, so greetings to everyone . I was diagnosed hypothyroid 20 years ago, and have never been well...

Hi, I have just got around to joining this online community, so greetings to ev...

Helenabc

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Was diagnosed with Hashimotos in March 2011

I have been taking 125mcg of thyroxine and feel fine, however my blood results are: Jan 2011 T4 25.4, June T4 24. September T4 23.6. TSH undetectable each...

I have been taking 125mcg of thyroxine and feel fine, however my blood results a...

beanyjeany

•11 years ago

4 Replies

i get to see a councilor tuesday

aint i the lucky one thinking of cancelling appointment as i feel it will be a waste of time last time i see one was after we lost my mum and she sat there...

aint i the lucky one thinking of cancelling appointment as i feel it will be a w...

mandy72

•11 years ago

5 Replies

hi can anybody please tell me if you can be overmedicated on levothyroxine even though just started it 7weeks ago got chest pains?

hi everyone i was just needing bit of support regarding this my blood pressure seems up at 122/74which is higher than normal and my pulse has been reaching...

hi everyone i was just needing bit of support regarding this my blood pressure ...

Smudgeypower

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Confused about change in how I feel :(

Hi. I have hashi hypo and am on Levothyroxine 100mcg and 75mcg (alternate days). It's taken so long (a few years) for me to feel like a "normal" person but on...

Hi. I have hashi hypo and am on Levothyroxine 100mcg and 75mcg (alternate days)....

Wired

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Almost unbearable palpitations after a levo increase-will it calm down?

I am subclinical hypo & trying to conceive so I was told to try to keep my TSH at 1 or under by my endo at Kings in London. A recent blood test showed that it...

I am subclinical hypo & trying to conceive so I was told to try to keep my TSH a...

Carla-La

•11 years ago

9 Replies

FOR THOSE OF YOU ON NDT

Could I please ask what sort of levels your FT3's are at in order to feel well. Mine is currently 5.5 in a range of 3.1 to 6.8 . Those bloods were taken 24hrs...

Could I please ask what sort of levels your FT3's are at in order to feel well. ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Why is stress so debilitating for hypothyroid people?

I have just started a new job, only 3 days per week, & am totally exhausted the rest of the week. Can someone explain how stress affects the thyroid gland...

I have just started a new job, only 3 days per week, & am totally exhausted the ...

Tikamu

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Results of my blood tests

January 2012- TSH = 5.37 serum free T4 =13 thyroid anti body =229 March 2013- TSH 6.37 serum free T4 = 12.3 After taking 25 levo June 2013- TSH = 4.3 serum...

January 2012- TSH = 5.37 serum free T4 =13 thyroid anti body =229 March 2013- T...

Clmartin80

•11 years ago

25 Replies

Hi! Would also be interested if anyone with thyroid problems has found a link with ME(cfs)? Got diagnosed with ME 7 years ago may be linked?

Gardener-girl

•11 years ago

42 Replies

I had a TT on Monday because of a multi nodular goitre. Now suffering with tingling hands?

On 125 mg of levothyroxine.Starting to get tingling on and off in my hands and one foot. Arms are also feeling heavy? What does this mean? Calcium on leaving...

On 125 mg of levothyroxine.Starting to get tingling on and off in my hands and o...

keb5332

•11 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for October 2013

!!!Problems Importing Armour From the USA!!!

Had normal tsh results back told doctor i still feel bad on 50 levothyroxine so asked for more test including T3 and T4 plus loads of other

overactive thyroid and gaining weight and extreme fatigue

Why does Levothyroxine cause acne for some people?

Urgent Help Please Lost prescription, no replacement for 4 days, Post RAI patient

Dr S

Inner trembling/vibration

Tpo ab test results help please?

My nine year old son has been diagnosed with borderline Hyothyroidism, the paediatrician couldn't explain why his TSH had changed

Adrenal saliva test;when best time?

Getting depressed/ NDT time to try it?

Private Thyroid Specialists

Antibodies

Advice Please. My T3 is dropping it was 1.53 a month ago range (2.00-4.00) and today's result is 1.23. I live in Italy so range different .

Wish me luck....I am going in to talk to my normal GP about my possible thyroid issue today when I go in for repeats of Prolactin blood test

stomach acid

Keeping Healthy - things to keep on top of (ie. diet, dosage times, important maintence checks) after total thyroidectomy?

Please private message me any good thyroid doctors/Endocrinologists or specialists in Scotland?

thyroid

Is Autumn a Problem?

Was diagnosed with Hashimotos in March 2011

i get to see a councilor tuesday

hi can anybody please tell me if you can be overmedicated on levothyroxine even though just started it 7weeks ago got chest pains?

Confused about change in how I feel :(

Almost unbearable palpitations after a levo increase-will it calm down?

FOR THOSE OF YOU ON NDT

Why is stress so debilitating for hypothyroid people?

Results of my blood tests

Hi! Would also be interested if anyone with thyroid problems has found a link with ME(cfs)? Got diagnosed with ME 7 years ago may be linked?

I had a TT on Monday because of a multi nodular goitre. Now suffering with tingling hands?

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