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Sometimes its difficut to recognise the size difference between 100mcg pill and 25 mcg pill so easy to make a mistake when in a hurry.

Had a total thyroidectomy almost 14 years ago started on meds of 150mcg then 125 microgrammes now 125 and 100 alternate days. Not sure if that is enough as it...

Had a total thyroidectomy almost 14 years ago started on meds of 150mcg then 12...

Carrola

•10 years ago

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What the heck do all these test results mean? (and sorry its a long post!)

So I finally have a copy of all my blood test results since thyroid problems were found, endo diagnosed Hashimotos in March 2011 and I have all results from...

So I finally have a copy of all my blood test results since thyroid problems wer...

smileplease

•10 years ago

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Erfa batch - tablets do not have distinctive smell, they taste differently than usual?

I have received my 2 weeks supply of erfa ( my last prescription from dr Skinner) . I used different pharmacy this time as old one had some delays. Anyway this...

I have received my 2 weeks supply of erfa ( my last prescription from dr Skinner...

edysia2

•10 years ago

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my tsh is 0.32. my t4 is 11.6 and my t3 is 2.2 still feeling like sh*t

I am still experiencing chronic fatigue symptoms. I find my self sleeping from 9pm til 5pm the next day other days i am feeling insomnia but still chronically...

I am still experiencing chronic fatigue symptoms. I find my self sleeping from 9...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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It looks as if I have passed my tipping point here

TT in January this year, not been well since, Levo gradually increased to 137 and then it has been brought down as I was hyper - so that my last change brought...

TT in January this year, not been well since, Levo gradually increased to 137 an...

France1

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Libido, does anyone have an opinion please?

I am a male of 50 years. I have always had a very healthy libido, but now all of a sudden there is nothing happening. I am seeing Dr. B.D.P who has diagnosed...

I am a male of 50 years. I have always had a very healthy libido, but now all o...

tango1

•10 years ago

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Help doctor just referred me to endo as overactive thyroid dont understand any of it.Put me on meds can anyone explain in simple terms what

Its all about as I not medically minded at all just know I feel awful thankyou

Hidden

•10 years ago

5 Replies

if 25mcg thyronorm is taken for prolong period,what may be the side effects?

chiranjeevgupta

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Blood test results

Tsh. 1.060 range 0.350/5.500 T4. 1.24 range. 0.8/1.9 Calcium 9.6. Range 8.2/10.6 Saw my endo this week and told him i still had some hypo symptoms...

Tsh. 1.060 range 0.350/5.500 T4. 1.24 range. 0.8/1.9 Calcium 9.6. Range 8.2/1...

Tatty10

•10 years ago

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What is the best vitamin to take when taking thyroxine .

Gedp

•10 years ago

3 Replies

What are normal levels for T3 & T4 hormones

Guess54

•10 years ago

9 Replies

What's the best Magnesium supplement to take?

Over the last few months I've been reintroducing minerals and vitamins. Started with D3 which was new to me then Folic Acid as again tests showed low. At...

Over the last few months I've been reintroducing minerals and vitamins. Started ...

silverfox7

•10 years ago

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last chance for a cuddle ...............auction ends at 10.35a.m today!

please don't forget that the auction [ on e.bay ] for the collectable , adorable steiff animal is now in its last day ........if you really need a cuddle why...

please don't forget that the auction [ on e.bay ] for the collectable , adorable...

alangardner

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Addisons

When trying to find out more about addisons and adrenal fatigue i came across an article about early addisons which said that Sodium and potassium bloom tests...

When trying to find out more about addisons and adrenal fatigue i came across an...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

1 Reply

I have been feeling low again recently and also have pain in my forearm radiating to my middle finger could it be related to thyroid

pebbles

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Can anybody give me a recommendation for an endo who knows what he does and who is NICE to patients please?

By personal message. Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Essex, London, Buckinghamshire, Bedforshire or Herts please. Everytime when I find a positive opinion about a doc...

By personal message. Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Essex, London, Buckinghamshire, Be...

sasana

•10 years ago

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Are TRAB Antibodies affected by Thyroid Medication? only just had TRAB blood test done with function tests( TRAB was missed off my first

Antibody test although the Antibodies that came back where positive) Already on Block and replace Carbimazole since Aug and Thyroxine for 4 weeks, Thought I...

Antibody test although the Antibodies that came back where positive) Already on ...

jessi4

•10 years ago

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dr finally called

i had given up on her calling until the phone rang at 6.45 tonight she said ecg was fine and nothing to worry about i did mention my breathing is still bad and...

i had given up on her calling until the phone rang at 6.45 tonight she said ecg ...

mandy72

•10 years ago

25 Replies

Just read on Thyroid UK that Dr Skinner has passed away.

Totally shocked! He saved me from a horrible illness. RIP and best wishes to his family.

Totally shocked! He saved me from a horrible illness. RIP and best wishes to his...

Mrsmoon

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Please have a look at two lots of test results? And advise on how to reduce t4?

My questions are: 1) What is the best way to reduce my t4, given that I'm pretty sure I've gone hyper (after a bout of what felt like hypo symptoms)? Every...

My questions are: 1) What is the best way to reduce my t4, given that I'm prett...

puncturedbicycle

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Vitamin D with Vitamin A complement each other

This video was made in 2010 but many may not know the important connection between these two vitamins. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiL_mb5Pf4Y

This video was made in 2010 but many may not know the important connection betwe...

shaws

Administrator•10 years ago

3 Replies

What vitamins should you stay away from with underactive thyroid?

I was told not to take any vitamins from a chemist years ago with me taking thyroxine, so I have never bothered! Around 2 years I was told I need to have B12...

I was told not to take any vitamins from a chemist years ago with me taking thyr...

Tracy2911

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Has anyone got the email address or postal address of Dr. Ian Gallen from Buckinghamshire? I need to get in touch with him and only find

the telephone numbers of the hospitals. It would be necessary to write to him personally though because I have a long trip to make to see him and he needs to...

the telephone numbers of the hospitals. It would be necessary to write to him pe...

sasana

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Nanogen....anyone tried these products?

I was told the other day by someone to try Nanogen keratin hair fibres which give an instant look of having thicker hair and also covers any areas of thinning....

I was told the other day by someone to try Nanogen keratin hair fibres which giv...

Tracy2911

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Hi, newbie here, had blood taken yesterday and my GP has stated that I need iron tablets 3 times a day

When should I take these, do I take them with my thyroid tablet or wait for an hour or two? I also have B12 injections every 3 months...I am really hoping...

When should I take these, do I take them with my thyroid tablet or wait for an h...

Tracy2911

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Dr Gordon Skinner - Funeral Arrangements

I have now heard from Afshan that the family would like to say goodbye to Dr Skinner privately. However, two memorials to celebrate his life and work will be...

I have now heard from Afshan that the family would like to say goodbye to Dr Ski...

lynmynott

Partner•10 years ago

14 Replies

The wrong sort of bells and a pre Chrismas huff!

This week and the last has had the wrong sort of bells attached. Everything was trundling along fairly nicely when another infection hit me, I am...

This week and the last has had the wrong sort of bells attached. Everything...

MaryF

•10 years ago

17 Replies

I was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease 2010. I am not on medication. Last week I was told I had an overactive thyroid.

I took some Trimethorprim thinking I had water infection and had a bad reaction. I couldn't stop being sick and ended up in hospital on a drip to rehydrate...

I took some Trimethorprim thinking I had water infection and had a bad reaction...

Hidden

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Please could someone recommend a GP and or endo in Swindon area - thanks.

sarahstevenson

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Advice please (for a newbie!)

Hi all, having been diagnosed by GP last month (apparently after her colleague missed hypo result back in 2005!) I've appreciated reading advice here from more...

Hi all, having been diagnosed by GP last month (apparently after her colleague m...

Eurasian-Babe

•10 years ago

12 Replies

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All posts for November 2013

Sometimes its difficut to recognise the size difference between 100mcg pill and 25 mcg pill so easy to make a mistake when in a hurry.

What the heck do all these test results mean? (and sorry its a long post!)

Erfa batch - tablets do not have distinctive smell, they taste differently than usual?

my tsh is 0.32. my t4 is 11.6 and my t3 is 2.2 still feeling like sh*t

It looks as if I have passed my tipping point here

Libido, does anyone have an opinion please?

Help doctor just referred me to endo as overactive thyroid dont understand any of it.Put me on meds can anyone explain in simple terms what

if 25mcg thyronorm is taken for prolong period,what may be the side effects?

Blood test results

What is the best vitamin to take when taking thyroxine .

What are normal levels for T3 & T4 hormones

What's the best Magnesium supplement to take?

last chance for a cuddle ...............auction ends at 10.35a.m today!

Addisons

I have been feeling low again recently and also have pain in my forearm radiating to my middle finger could it be related to thyroid

Can anybody give me a recommendation for an endo who knows what he does and who is NICE to patients please?

Are TRAB Antibodies affected by Thyroid Medication? only just had TRAB blood test done with function tests( TRAB was missed off my first

dr finally called

Just read on Thyroid UK that Dr Skinner has passed away.

Please have a look at two lots of test results? And advise on how to reduce t4?

Vitamin D with Vitamin A complement each other

What vitamins should you stay away from with underactive thyroid?

Has anyone got the email address or postal address of Dr. Ian Gallen from Buckinghamshire? I need to get in touch with him and only find

Nanogen....anyone tried these products?

Hi, newbie here, had blood taken yesterday and my GP has stated that I need iron tablets 3 times a day

Dr Gordon Skinner - Funeral Arrangements

The wrong sort of bells and a pre Chrismas huff!

I was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease 2010. I am not on medication. Last week I was told I had an overactive thyroid.

Please could someone recommend a GP and or endo in Swindon area - thanks.

Advice please (for a newbie!)

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