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Can anyone recommend an endo in Dublin for hypothyroid?

Had one really bad experience two years ago and was told had no problem with my thyroid. Well here I am now hypothyroid and in a mess. Can anyone give me a...

Had one really bad experience two years ago and was told had no problem with my ...

Jenny1

•11 years ago

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Thyroid blood test results-please translate into English : ) thanks x

Could some one please tell me if these results are ok Many thanks in advance : ) x TSH 2.0 mU/L Haemoglobin 123 g/L White cell count 9.9 10*9/L Platelets 279...

Could some one please tell me if these results are ok Many thanks in advance : )...

pixiefeet12345

•11 years ago

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Wondered if there were any men here who have suffered from depression and social anxiety as a result from having hypothyroidism?

I was diagnosed by my doctor as having an underactive thyroid in 1999 after having problems including brain fog, depression, weight gain, poor circulation and...

I was diagnosed by my doctor as having an underactive thyroid in 1999 after havi...

Denzil1976

•11 years ago

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I have been just diagnosed with Hashimotos after been ill for 10 years.

Was told years ago I have M.E, but unsure as i think it might have been hashi's all along. Anyhow my Gp is useless and has no interest and just keeps fobbing...

Was told years ago I have M.E, but unsure as i think it might have been hashi's ...

sal77

•11 years ago

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Im hyperthyroid and taking 50g of levo, I still feel awful most of the time, I mentioned this to my Dr and asked if he did my vitamin test.

He replied that they don't normally do that, I also asked if they test for T3 too, he said they don't, and they only follow the National health guidelines..

He replied that they don't normally do that, I also asked if they test for T3 to...

DENISE

•11 years ago

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Taking peppermint oil capsules when on Levothyroxine 50mg.

As I suffer from IBS i would like to take peppermint oil capsules after meals. Will this interact with my 50 mg of levothyroxine, or is it OK to take?

As I suffer from IBS i would like to take peppermint oil capsules after meals. ...

ASHBY

•11 years ago

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Erfa and Levo?

Just wondering if anyone on here takes a combination of Efra and Levo and how do you find it? I take Erfa 90 but had to add Levo as my FT4 was on the low side...

Just wondering if anyone on here takes a combination of Efra and Levo and how do...

Alli1

•11 years ago

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i had my thyroid removed 3 years ago, and i have been deaf since,is this right

kriss958

•11 years ago

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My serum folate level is 4.9 ugh/L (3.1 - 19.9). My Serum ferritin level is 80ug/L ( 11.0 - 307.0). Vit B12 2662 (150.00 - 900) . Any commen

Should I be taking any supplements. Have just started Multivitamin witj B complex included

Should I be taking any supplements. Have just started Multivitamin witj B comple...

130396

•11 years ago

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Would taking Thyroxine if not needed make you hyper

Hi My daughter has been taking levo for 3 months and is now on 125mcg daily and does not feel any better, she was prescribed it for her symptoms even though...

Hi My daughter has been taking levo for 3 months and is now on 125mcg daily and ...

lucylocks

•11 years ago

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Repeat Dispensing In Place Of Repeat Prescription

A pharmacist mentioned this to me re getting enough medication to go on an extended holiday, which is always a fight with my GP Surgery. Has anyone persuaded...

A pharmacist mentioned this to me re getting enough medication to go on an exte...

Tango2

•11 years ago

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Anyone has a child with thyroid problems

I was looking at children with thyroid problems as i.ve a daughter who does'nt seem to grow so looked it up but then noticed something else my son who is older...

I was looking at children with thyroid problems as i.ve a daughter who does'nt s...

antonia26

•11 years ago

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Can you comment on my test results please. GP says they are normal and stable but still don't feel right. Platelets are high

T4. 19.7. (11.5 - 22.7) T3. 4.9. (3.1 - 6.8) TSH. 0.298. (0.270 - 4.200) Thyroid peroxidase antibodies 125 IU/ml (Consistent with auto immune...

T4. 19.7. (11.5 - 22.7) T3. 4.9. (3.1 - 6.8) TSH. 0.298. (0.270 - 4.200) ...

pussycatwillow

•11 years ago

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I have hypothiroidism and I am 7 weeks pregnant. My GP has not tested me or changed my dose. Can this have any effects on the baby?

As soon as I learnt about my pregnancy at 5 weeks I told my GP and raised my concern that my dose of levothiroxine should be raised. He mentioned that this...

As soon as I learnt about my pregnancy at 5 weeks I told my GP and raised my con...

vilera

•11 years ago

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Went to see Endo last week, dismissed the anti body suspicions and said that some times feeling as I do is sometimes just unexplained

He also tested for adrenal, by taking blood pressure once I stood up from laying on the examination bed, is this correct? Any help or views welcome

He also tested for adrenal, by taking blood pressure once I stood up from laying...

tango1

•11 years ago

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Hi all I am wondering if I have a Thyroid problem, I have had a very swollen glad on rightside.

I have had a very swollen glad on right side, with pain in thouht, teeth, ear, and head. have had this for 2 weeks and feeling unwell, I went to my docter the...

I have had a very swollen glad on right side, with pain in thouht, teeth, ear, a...

cowsrock

•11 years ago

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Second FNA tomorrow!

Saw Endo last week. After speaking with his colleagues 3 Endos and the Radiologist (who only happens to be the best in the country) I am informed it has been...

Saw Endo last week. After speaking with his colleagues 3 Endos and the Radiolog...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Hi Iv posted before I have symptoms of over active for past 12 months had 2 blood tests normal I asked for result this is what Iv been given

Serum TSH level 0.93 miu/L range (0.4-4.0 U) Im on propranolol doctor says symptoms are anxiety I take 3 a day it does help but still wake every night sweating...

Serum TSH level 0.93 miu/L range (0.4-4.0 U) Im on propranolol doctor says sympt...

mollyjo

•11 years ago

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Can you decipher my results for thyroid tests please

Serum TSH 0.19 Serum free T4. 18.4 Serum free triiodothyronine level 3.9

Miranda-Lucy

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Anyone checked out 'British Thyroid Association website'?OMG cant believe how rubbish it is!

I just checked a link to facebook page for it(as my sis mentioned it) and am really p****d off with its seemingly v 'narrow minded' view of thyroid...

I just checked a link to facebook page for it(as my sis mentioned it) and am rea...

cloud1

•11 years ago

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My Endo didn't listen to me, what do I do?

My visit to the Endo was a disaster. His ensuing letter, which I have just received, is a strange fabrication or he's seriously misunderstood me or...

My visit to the Endo was a disaster. His ensuing letter, which I have just rece...

Nanaedake

•11 years ago

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Weight issues with under-active thyroid and pain medication helped with food intolerance test or dietician ??

Hi all , I have had an under-active thyroid since I was diagnosed at 14 years old. I am on 150mg each day and have struggled with my weight ALWAYS ! I also...

Hi all , I have had an under-active thyroid since I was diagnosed at 14 years o...

hollyf

•11 years ago

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Bruising

Sorry random question! The back of my knee has been really itchy this week and I've now noticed I've got a bruise there! Anything to do with thyroid??

Sorry random question! The back of my knee has been really itchy this week and I...

Clmartin80

•11 years ago

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Antonia Bird

Sorry to hear of Antonia's passing. (anaplastic thyroid cancer.)x

beaton

•11 years ago

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Weight Gain on Levothyroxine

I have an overactive thyroid which started two years ago, before diagnosis I was very ill and lost 6 stone in 3 months then I was diagnosed with...

I have an overactive thyroid which started two years ago, before diagnosis I was...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Does Hashimotos cause constant dizziness?????

Hi all....for the last number of months I have been experiencing constant dizziness....not vertigo (the room doesn't spin) I feel like I'm in a bit of a daze,...

Hi all....for the last number of months I have been experiencing constant dizzin...

hazeljane

•11 years ago

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THYROID UK POSTERS

Had a good morning taking Thyroid Posters around my local area.........immediately accepted in my GP's surgery,library and greengrocers.I then came back to the...

Had a good morning taking Thyroid Posters around my local area.........immediate...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Underactive with overactive symptoms

I have felt unwell for a few weeks . I've been on thyroxine since 2002 . I nearly collapsed at the wheel at work , which felt like a panic attack (never had...

I have felt unwell for a few weeks . I've been on thyroxine since 2002 . I nearl...

Claire66675

•11 years ago

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Itching and sweating

For the last year been suffering with persistent itching of the Labia which my doc gave me cream but chemist told me that could be coz im thyroid.Also...

For the last year been suffering with persistent itching of the Labia which my d...

mirabelle

•11 years ago

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i know i have a thyroid problem but all they bang on about is take anti depressants and another blood test in dec

i have never felt so absolutely alone and miss understood

wendypartridge

•11 years ago

15 Replies

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All posts for October 2013

Can anyone recommend an endo in Dublin for hypothyroid?

Thyroid blood test results-please translate into English : ) thanks x

Wondered if there were any men here who have suffered from depression and social anxiety as a result from having hypothyroidism?

I have been just diagnosed with Hashimotos after been ill for 10 years.

Im hyperthyroid and taking 50g of levo, I still feel awful most of the time, I mentioned this to my Dr and asked if he did my vitamin test.

Taking peppermint oil capsules when on Levothyroxine 50mg.

Erfa and Levo?

i had my thyroid removed 3 years ago, and i have been deaf since,is this right

My serum folate level is 4.9 ugh/L (3.1 - 19.9). My Serum ferritin level is 80ug/L ( 11.0 - 307.0). Vit B12 2662 (150.00 - 900) . Any commen

Would taking Thyroxine if not needed make you hyper

Repeat Dispensing In Place Of Repeat Prescription

Anyone has a child with thyroid problems

Can you comment on my test results please. GP says they are normal and stable but still don't feel right. Platelets are high

I have hypothiroidism and I am 7 weeks pregnant. My GP has not tested me or changed my dose. Can this have any effects on the baby?

Went to see Endo last week, dismissed the anti body suspicions and said that some times feeling as I do is sometimes just unexplained

Hi all I am wondering if I have a Thyroid problem, I have had a very swollen glad on rightside.

Second FNA tomorrow!

Hi Iv posted before I have symptoms of over active for past 12 months had 2 blood tests normal I asked for result this is what Iv been given

Can you decipher my results for thyroid tests please

Anyone checked out 'British Thyroid Association website'?OMG cant believe how rubbish it is!

My Endo didn't listen to me, what do I do?

Weight issues with under-active thyroid and pain medication helped with food intolerance test or dietician ??

Bruising

Antonia Bird

Weight Gain on Levothyroxine

Does Hashimotos cause constant dizziness?????

THYROID UK POSTERS

Underactive with overactive symptoms

Itching and sweating

i know i have a thyroid problem but all they bang on about is take anti depressants and another blood test in dec

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