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Self medication

I had to walk out of my sons house today as he basically threatened me with not seeing my grandchildren again. The reason because I am self medicating and...

I had to walk out of my sons house today as he basically threatened me with not ...

helvon

•11 years ago

25 Replies

help with results

Hi I have been hypothyroid for 20 years and diagnosed with hashi many years ago. Usually I am fairy stable on a dose of 125mg. I have had a semi thyroidectomy...

Hi I have been hypothyroid for 20 years and diagnosed with hashi many years ago...

helgarr

•11 years ago

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You can't have too much cute... :-)

This is the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists' 2012 thyroid campaign video. Featuring Edmund. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0pm3kCLG88 Not...

This is the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists' 2012 thyroid camp...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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Jeez. Only six days on 50 mg levothyroxine and had to stop cos of acid tummy....I called my doc....

and she is going to prescribe me onimprazole is it? and gaviscon and see if there is another brand I can try but I dont hold out much luck for this.....I dunno...

and she is going to prescribe me onimprazole is it? and gaviscon and see if ther...

Anuba

•11 years ago

19 Replies

Hi I am new same problem to many that blood tests ok but symptoms back.. can anyone who has seen dr skinner or dr peatfield advise,,thanks

I have seen endo who told me I was fine as I had been treated for graves disease years ago but my health hasn't been sorted, my bloods are normal and know that...

I have seen endo who told me I was fine as I had been treated for graves disease...

kafe1

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Reaction to Levothyroxine

I have terrible itching of the face and neck (this causes blotchy face and blind spots)). This has got worse as I have slowly increased from 50mg to 100mg over...

I have terrible itching of the face and neck (this causes blotchy face and blind...

stephensmith

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Drs on Thursday!!

What can I ask my dr to do for me and take me seriously about coming off antidressants and looking into my tyroid and anti bodies??

What can I ask my dr to do for me and take me seriously about coming off antidre...

Clmartin80

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Ears

I can hear myself breathing, it's like I'm breathing thou my ears! Thyroid problem or something else??

I can hear myself breathing, it's like I'm breathing thou my ears! Thyroid probl...

Clmartin80

•11 years ago

9 Replies

58, diiagnosed hypo 6 wks ago. 50mg thyroxine. Blood now normal. Still feel awful, sore, stiff joints, lethargy. When shd I feel better?

Thyr0id

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Should I be worried about my 9am cortisol result?

Hi im new on here. I suffer from hashimotos thyroiditis and have been having yearly short synacthen tests for the past 3years. I had just a 9am cortisol done...

Hi im new on here. I suffer from hashimotos thyroiditis and have been having ye...

sarah86

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Stopping levothyroxine

Hi all! My hair loss is still continuing and I've really had enough. I was diagnosed underactive a couple of years ago and don't recall complaining about...

Hi all! My hair loss is still continuing and I've really had enough. I was dia...

JAYR

•11 years ago

19 Replies

why do i feel so hot and temp is 36.23 strange ..advise would be great do other suffer jelly legs too

wendypartridge

•11 years ago

8 Replies

I have been diagnosed hypo six weeks and started levothyroxine. When can I hope to feel better. Dr will not give any numbers.

Thyr0id

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Genova testing - best time to have bloods drawn?

Sorry if this is a subject we keep returning to but I was a little confused by the recent discussion. I need to arrange for phlebotomy services as I've...

Sorry if this is a subject we keep returning to but I was a little confused by t...

AmandaK

•11 years ago

2 Replies

What advice/approach can I give to woman (I hardly know,) who has lived with Fibromyalgia for many years and in constant pain.

I have recently found out from my Daughter that a friend of her in laws has had Fibromyalgia for many years and can not work, her young child helps care for...

I have recently found out from my Daughter that a friend of her in laws has had ...

Coastwalker

•11 years ago

17 Replies

OFF TOPIC - JUST A BIT CONCERNED !!

Have just purchased Christmas Cards from Thyroid UK - I was concerned there was not any postage added to the final bill....could this be an error ? Do not...

Have just purchased Christmas Cards from Thyroid UK - I was concerned there wa...

Marz

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Swelling in neck

I am on 100 dosage of thyroxine - from time to time I notice my 'swallow' is more pronounced in my neck - does anyone know if this indicates too high or too...

I am on 100 dosage of thyroxine - from time to time I notice my 'swallow' is mor...

Cassandra

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Can someone look at my results please? Something not sitting right.....

I have been on Levothyroxine for 6 weeks and just had my bloods checked. I used 25mg for three weeks, then alternating 25/50mg for three weeks. The Wockhardt...

I have been on Levothyroxine for 6 weeks and just had my bloods checked. I used ...

catsndogs

•11 years ago

2 Replies

The Final Piece of the jigsaw!

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2010 when although I had all the symptoms of severe myxoedema my blood tests were pronounced normal. My health got worse,...

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2010 when although I had all the symptoms o...

swingtime

•11 years ago

6 Replies

I have another fight on my hands with GP results of my blood T4 to high TSH to low well zero any one have the same probs

I feel very well thank you very much i think that is the most important thing not the blood tests

I feel very well thank you very much i think that is the most important thing no...

howlyn

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Mary Shomon's Letters And UK Dr. A.P. Weetman

Mary Shomon, thyroid patient advocate, has written two letters that many of you may find of interest. One is to share with family, friends and coworkers and...

Mary Shomon, thyroid patient advocate, has written two letters that many of you ...

PR4NOW

•11 years ago

3 Replies

I need a book to understand hypo - what's the best one?

It's very clear to me (or not, as the case may be) how little I know about hypothyroidism, how many grey areas there are. I tried to read the converting T4 to...

It's very clear to me (or not, as the case may be) how little I know about hypot...

Partiallythere

•11 years ago

3 Replies

HI NEWBIE HERE :-)

Hello , I have been taking levothyroxine 25mg I think (will need to check when I get home ) for 10 weeks and I have developed an constant stuffy and runny...

Hello , I have been taking levothyroxine 25mg I think (will need to check when...

GOLDENBABE1966

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Translation please !

I have a TSH of 3,4 (0,25-3,1) and a T4 of 10,4 (6,9-14,2). When levothyroxine left me feeling doped the doctor said to just leave it and to take nothing. I...

I have a TSH of 3,4 (0,25-3,1) and a T4 of 10,4 (6,9-14,2). When levothyroxine ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

4 Replies

I would like to try and take my Levothyroxine at night

but because I can't sleep if I'm hungry I always have something to eat before bed. Has any one else had this problem or has anyone eaten and still taken the...

but because I can't sleep if I'm hungry I always have something to eat before be...

Everdean

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Anyone using MedicAlert?

Hi, After learning that my life depended on thyroxine, and realizing that I would not remain OK if I went without it for a few days, and because I have no...

Hi, After learning that my life depended on thyroxine, and realizing that I woul...

Helenabc

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Can anyone help me with my thyroid results please ?

I have just had my bloods results back after asking my consultant to try me on T3. These are my results before starting the T3 when I was on 175mc of...

I have just had my bloods results back after asking my consultant to try me on T...

Jillymo

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Why am I feeling so ill again?

I started taking levo about six months ago. I increased slowly to 175. I was seeing fantastic improvements. Then I started feeling I'll again. I thought I...

I started taking levo about six months ago. I increased slowly to 175. I was se...

o_kella_uk

•11 years ago

11 Replies

HELP - bloods - is this why I feel so bad?.....

I've just had bloods done and these levels are not good. I need advice because because I have to start a big job soon and now I'm crying. Serum iron. 7.6...

I've just had bloods done and these levels are not good. I need advice because ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

7 Replies

HUGE THANKS. HAPPY RESULT.

Hi all, Saw my GP this morning , she has agreed to up my dose, more blood tests until I'm in the upper end of my range, also she's doing full blood and vits...

Hi all, Saw my GP this morning , she has agreed to up my dose, more blood tests...

123happy

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2013

Self medication

help with results

You can't have too much cute... :-)

Jeez. Only six days on 50 mg levothyroxine and had to stop cos of acid tummy....I called my doc....

Hi I am new same problem to many that blood tests ok but symptoms back.. can anyone who has seen dr skinner or dr peatfield advise,,thanks

Reaction to Levothyroxine

Drs on Thursday!!

Ears

58, diiagnosed hypo 6 wks ago. 50mg thyroxine. Blood now normal. Still feel awful, sore, stiff joints, lethargy. When shd I feel better?

Should I be worried about my 9am cortisol result?

Stopping levothyroxine

why do i feel so hot and temp is 36.23 strange ..advise would be great do other suffer jelly legs too

I have been diagnosed hypo six weeks and started levothyroxine. When can I hope to feel better. Dr will not give any numbers.

Genova testing - best time to have bloods drawn?

What advice/approach can I give to woman (I hardly know,) who has lived with Fibromyalgia for many years and in constant pain.

OFF TOPIC - JUST A BIT CONCERNED !!

Swelling in neck

Can someone look at my results please? Something not sitting right.....

The Final Piece of the jigsaw!

I have another fight on my hands with GP results of my blood T4 to high TSH to low well zero any one have the same probs

Mary Shomon's Letters And UK Dr. A.P. Weetman

I need a book to understand hypo - what's the best one?

HI NEWBIE HERE :-)

Translation please !

I would like to try and take my Levothyroxine at night

Anyone using MedicAlert?

Can anyone help me with my thyroid results please ?

Why am I feeling so ill again?

HELP - bloods - is this why I feel so bad?.....

HUGE THANKS. HAPPY RESULT.

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