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Perimenopause and hypothyrodism

Hi I am perimenopausal and started getting adhoc hot flushes a couple of years ago. My GP prescribed me with clonidine last year and when the hot flushes...

Hi I am perimenopausal and started getting adhoc hot flushes a couple of years a...

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•11 years ago

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UPDATE

Second Fine Needle Aspiration on thyroid nodule took place yesterday. The Consultant informed me they had found abnormal cells that they could not identify...

Second Fine Needle Aspiration on thyroid nodule took place yesterday. The Consu...

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•11 years ago

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change of thyroxine brand at local supermarket pharmacy

as most of us know not to change our brand of thyroxine once we get settled on certain brand my other half went and picked up my prescription from our local...

as most of us know not to change our brand of thyroxine once we get settled on c...

123hih123

•11 years ago

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Do I have any limitations or new guidelines at work with Hypothyroidism?

I've recently been told I need to take longer breaks, more often, under the law with an underactive thyroid? I cant seem to find any evidence to back this up...

I've recently been told I need to take longer breaks, more often, under the law ...

TashaFountain

•11 years ago

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Does anyone else have a aching throat and neck with acid reflux with under active thyroid?

I have been taking thyroxine for about a year started on 50mg now I'm on 100mg and to be honest don't feel that much different. I'm always borderline with low...

I have been taking thyroxine for about a year started on 50mg now I'm on 100mg a...

Biddledeboo

•11 years ago

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Do the blood tests for T3/T4/antibodies & B12 take a bit longer than standard bloods ie TSH?

Had TSH and usual bloods done last week - all normal. So asked to get the above done, last time they only took 24 hrs, do these take longer?

Had TSH and usual bloods done last week - all normal. So asked to get the above ...

joannec123

•11 years ago

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Hi new to this site and newly diagnosed auto immune thyroiditis.

Original blood numbers were TPO 1005 and TSH of 60. Started taking 50 mg and had repeat bloods done after approximately 5.5 weeks and tsh is now 10.4. Dr wants...

Original blood numbers were TPO 1005 and TSH of 60. Started taking 50 mg and had...

dee2229

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Candida

Can anyone give me some advice on diet for candida? Earlier this year I had a candida antibodies test and it came back positive. Following this I put myself...

Can anyone give me some advice on diet for candida? Earlier this year I had a ...

nicolajane

•11 years ago

18 Replies

How many taking Levothyroxine at night ?

Who else has changed taking their Levothyroxine from daytime to nights ? Has it made any difference to your symptoms ?

Who else has changed taking their Levothyroxine from daytime to nights ? Has it...

Coastwalker

•11 years ago

25 Replies

Over medicated?

Hi I've just had bloods results TSH 0.05, T4 21 and T3 5.5, my T3 has never been higher than 4.9 in 3 years! . Consultant said I should lower thyroxine. I feel...

Hi I've just had bloods results TSH 0.05, T4 21 and T3 5.5, my T3 has never been...

helen642

•11 years ago

8 Replies

gastric bypass im supposed to have it nov 6 2013 I went to my endo 4 days ago he checked my thyroid its an 18.0 so he uped my dose to 200 is

this going to stop my surgery

scott47

•11 years ago

1 Reply

T4 to T3 ratio, I'm confused...

I'm reading articles and one says that a normal thyroid contains 200mcg T4 to 15mcg of T3, another states that the ratio is 20/1 which would be 200 to 10 but...

I'm reading articles and one says that a normal thyroid contains 200mcg T4 to 15...

Tony63

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Help

I have had hypothyroidism for 25 years. For last few years getting very strange results. Tsh 0.05 t411.9 t3 2.6. Also got poly cystic ovaries. For the last 5...

I have had hypothyroidism for 25 years. For last few years getting very strange ...

Charliebilly

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Has anyone seen any good endocrinologists in Birmingham? Anyone seen Prof. Jayne Franklyn at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in b'ham?

The British Thyroid Foundation recommended Prof. Jayne Franklyn at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, but it would be good to get some feedback. Or any...

The British Thyroid Foundation recommended Prof. Jayne Franklyn at Queen Elizabe...

Neeta-K

•11 years ago

17 Replies

How do I search just the Thyroid UK forum on HealthUnlocked?

When I use the search box at the top right, it searches the entire HealthUnlocked site. Is it possible to search just this forum?

When I use the search box at the top right, it searches the entire HealthUnlocke...

nedi

•11 years ago

2 Replies

What to do now?

I had a blood test last week and could not get the results out of the receptionist over the phone, so drove 14 miles to ask for it in person. No problem, she...

I had a blood test last week and could not get the results out of the receptioni...

serenfach

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Iron/ferritin deficiency???

Hi. My test results for serum iron is 10 (5.8 - 34.5) and my ferritin is 27 (13-150). Went to see my doctor, who told me that these are normal results and I...

Hi. My test results for serum iron is 10 (5.8 - 34.5) and my ferritin is 27 (13-...

Inna

•11 years ago

17 Replies

hi can any one tell me why around the edges of the inside of my hands are red and itch like mad thank you teon .

teon

•11 years ago

4 Replies

LEVOTHYROXINE INTERACTIONS - useful list

[print friendly] Useful list. Xxx 29 Medications That May Cause Adverse Interactions with Thyroid Drugs The thyroid medication levothyroxine (LEVO-T,...

[print friendly] Useful list. Xxx 29 Medications That May Cause Adverse Inte...

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•11 years ago

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Hi all. Remember me I was told to take quite a high dose by doc (150)but Im trialling 50 just now....been six days and

Im not feeling any benefit....I am getting a bit of an acid tummy when I first take them too - any idea what that is.....I take them in morning....How long...

Im not feeling any benefit....I am getting a bit of an acid tummy when I first t...

Anuba

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Do I need to stop taking supplements like multi vits etc. before going for blood tests

I am wanting to have VitD, B12, Iron, Ferritin. But take a few vitamins so wanted to know if i need to stop these before having the blood tests? and if so for...

I am wanting to have VitD, B12, Iron, Ferritin. But take a few vitamins so wante...

sal77

•11 years ago

5 Replies

I have itchy eyebrows and inner ears for the last 3 years; my dose was reduced from 150 to 125 18 months ago ; is there a relationship ?

my dose has been 150 from 1988 till 2102.

kiewiet

•11 years ago

7 Replies

New tests results, any comments please as seeing doctor early Wednesday

Haemoglobin concentration 14 g/dL (11 - 14.7) WBC 5.7 (3.5 - 9.5) Platelet count (140 - 370) RBC 4.93 (3.62 - 4.78) outside range MCV 86.4 (80 - 98.1)...

Haemoglobin concentration 14 g/dL (11 - 14.7) WBC 5.7 (3.5 - 9.5) Platelet count...

silverfox7

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Please can someone help????

Hello everyone, I have been trying to take a quarter of a tablet of T3 a day - I did this for Four day but I had to stop because I was becoming Toxic but I...

Hello everyone, I have been trying to take a quarter of a tablet of T3 a day - ...

Kitten-whiskers

•11 years ago

30 Replies

Hyper symptoms on block and replace?

I'm on 100mcg Levo and 40mg Carbimazole with Graves. Have felt OK for several months but now very agitated again, jumpy, chest ache, palpitations. Does it...

I'm on 100mcg Levo and 40mg Carbimazole with Graves. Have felt OK for several m...

pingpong

•11 years ago

1 Reply

T3: I have seen ranges posted from 2 to 6.8 and 3.4 to 6.8 on Thyroid UK. Which FT3 range is the most accepted please?

Am asking as last letter from (second) NHS hospital endo said my T3 at a value of around 3 was 'at the top end of the range'?? This does not correspond with...

Am asking as last letter from (second) NHS hospital endo said my T3 at a value o...

belwom

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Endo says there is nothing she can do?

So last Thursday I saw my endo for the second time after filing a complaint. We went through the blood test and at 125mcg levo my levels T4 T3 is all fine! T4...

So last Thursday I saw my endo for the second time after filing a complaint. We ...

It0022

•11 years ago

20 Replies

Tired of being tired. Tired of being given new medication to manage the symptoms.

I am a hypo with IBS, CFS, TMJ, Type 2 diabetes and now arthritis. So pain in joints esp. hands and knees. Tired all the time and aching. Also weight going up...

I am a hypo with IBS, CFS, TMJ, Type 2 diabetes and now arthritis. So pain in jo...

a58_-m

•11 years ago

7 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

3 Replies

Blood tests - Which company for private tests?

I've checked the Genova, Blue Horizon and Health Screening and found it a bit confusing - prices and the bundles they have. Anyone who has taken them could...

I've checked the Genova, Blue Horizon and Health Screening and found it a bit co...

Brubru

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2013

Perimenopause and hypothyrodism

UPDATE

change of thyroxine brand at local supermarket pharmacy

Do I have any limitations or new guidelines at work with Hypothyroidism?

Does anyone else have a aching throat and neck with acid reflux with under active thyroid?

Do the blood tests for T3/T4/antibodies & B12 take a bit longer than standard bloods ie TSH?

Hi new to this site and newly diagnosed auto immune thyroiditis.

Candida

How many taking Levothyroxine at night ?

Over medicated?

gastric bypass im supposed to have it nov 6 2013 I went to my endo 4 days ago he checked my thyroid its an 18.0 so he uped my dose to 200 is

T4 to T3 ratio, I'm confused...

Help

Has anyone seen any good endocrinologists in Birmingham? Anyone seen Prof. Jayne Franklyn at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in b'ham?

How do I search just the Thyroid UK forum on HealthUnlocked?

What to do now?

Iron/ferritin deficiency???

hi can any one tell me why around the edges of the inside of my hands are red and itch like mad thank you teon .

LEVOTHYROXINE INTERACTIONS - useful list

Hi all. Remember me I was told to take quite a high dose by doc (150)but Im trialling 50 just now....been six days and

Do I need to stop taking supplements like multi vits etc. before going for blood tests

I have itchy eyebrows and inner ears for the last 3 years; my dose was reduced from 150 to 125 18 months ago ; is there a relationship ?

New tests results, any comments please as seeing doctor early Wednesday

Please can someone help????

Hyper symptoms on block and replace?

T3: I have seen ranges posted from 2 to 6.8 and 3.4 to 6.8 on Thyroid UK. Which FT3 range is the most accepted please?

Endo says there is nothing she can do?

Tired of being tired. Tired of being given new medication to manage the symptoms.

help with results

Blood tests - Which company for private tests?

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