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blood pressure ect

why do we need to check blood pressure heart rate and temperature? allso what theremometer is best murcury or digital?

why do we need to check blood pressure heart rate and temperature? allso what th...

mandy72

•11 years ago

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Great news from practice nurse.

Iv`e just seen the practice nurse at my new doctor`s surgery, & he weighed me, the results were amazing, I`m down to 58 kg, about 9 stone. I haven`t been that...

Iv`e just seen the practice nurse at my new doctor`s surgery, & he weighed me, t...

hairyfairy

•11 years ago

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I take liothyronine 20mcgx3 pd after a total thyroidectomy. I get bad joint pain and swelling. I read this could be related. What can I do?

TobyS

•11 years ago

5 Replies

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Hi not very good on technology and keep getting thyroid page which I can't navigate out of easily.

I would find it useful to follow thread/questions on back pain. Any tips please?

I would find it useful to follow thread/questions on back pain. Any tips please...

frame1

•11 years ago

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Problems with obtaining hypothyroid diagnosis or medication?

If you, friends, or family, have experienced prolonged ill health due to hypothyroidism, please sign the World Thyroid Register. To help improve current...

If you, friends, or family, have experienced prolonged ill health due to hypothy...

SkinnerFan

•11 years ago

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TED - your diagnosis - your treatment

Can members who suffer from TED please tell me:- Was your TED diagnosed as mild/severe? What treatment, if any, did you have? How long you have suffered from...

Can members who suffer from TED please tell me:- Was your TED diagnosed as mild/...

Silver_Fairy

•11 years ago

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Elevated heart rate is scary can anyone help?

I am on t4/t3 and for about a month now I sometimes have a fast pulse (90-105) after I've taken t3 but sometimes hours after I've taken it eg it woke me up one...

I am on t4/t3 and for about a month now I sometimes have a fast pulse (90-105) a...

jeans

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Blood Results - Normal - But dont feel it!

Hiya I've had some bloods done, as I've been feeling pretty lousy since the birth of my 1st child, but never really got around to doing anything about it....

Hiya I've had some bloods done, as I've been feeling pretty lousy since the bir...

cupcakeclaire

•11 years ago

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Surely this can only be a good thing......

and it should weed out the bad from the good. http://www.gmc-uk.org/news/23178.asp Moggie x

and it should weed out the bad from the good. http://www.gmc-uk.org/news/23178....

Moggie

•11 years ago

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TSH test shows normal but still feeling unwell.

I recently visited my GP for my regular TSH test and the results showed "normal". I am currently taking 100mg of levo a day and take 3 iron tablets over the...

I recently visited my GP for my regular TSH test and the results showed "normal"...

pennybain

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Breast changes and the thyroid/hashi's

Good morning all. Last month I noticed two swollen lumps with bruising on my left breast. It was a surprise but I didn't think it was anything serious, just...

Good morning all. Last month I noticed two swollen lumps with bruising on my le...

pennyrose

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Article in Harmony Vol 11 Issue IV 2013 published by Lyn Mynott

Can anyone explain the article on page 8 "What's going on with our thyroid meds?" At the end of the article is a section on Anhydrous Levothyroxine Sodium...

Can anyone explain the article on page 8 "What's going on with our thyroid meds?...

mg51

•11 years ago

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was on ebay last night and........

someone is selling 100 x 100mcg eltroxin by aspen didnt think that was allowed

mandy72

•11 years ago

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So we have medical conditions. We can still be fit. We can still go on a group expedition. We can still do a job, and not be a hazard.

I was honest and sensible, I thought, when I explained my medical conditions to group leaders of various organisations. But apparently my medical issues are...

I was honest and sensible, I thought, when I explained my medical conditions to ...

SmallButMighty

•11 years ago

28 Replies

Vitamin supplements - upset stomach and nausea

Has anyone found that taking supplements has upset their stomach or caused nausea?I know I have an extremely sensitive stomach but I don't seem to be able to...

Has anyone found that taking supplements has upset their stomach or caused nause...

Hidden

•11 years ago

7 Replies

How many of us are taking NDT sublingually??

Just thought I'd put this out there. Just curious. Xxx

Hidden

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Can anyone recommend an Endocrinologist- specifically for Overactive thyroid plus advice on when it would be safe to conceive in London?

I was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid nearly a year ago and have been on a 200mg dose of PTU for nearly 9 months now. I am making slow progress but am...

I was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid nearly a year ago and have been on a ...

Lost_30

•11 years ago

4 Replies

I am not getting any mail in Mail box from this website anyone else experiencing this problem ???

Angela

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Weird blood results

I had my iron tested two weeks ago and it was 10.8 (range 10.7-32),ferritin 11.I had it tested again today and it was 24 with ferritin of 8 (range 7-100).I...

I had my iron tested two weeks ago and it was 10.8 (range 10.7-32),ferritin 11.I...

Jenny1

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Feeling really poorly

Spoke to drs again today.they said they are really puzzled! Have been in bed with sciatica can't walk. Keep feeling very lightheaded and sick and sweating with...

Spoke to drs again today.they said they are really puzzled! Have been in bed wit...

linda65

•11 years ago

6 Replies

I have been on thyroxine for 3 weeks and feel like a new person but I am still losing lots of hair.Is this normal?

I wrote a couple of months ago feeling quite beside myself as I felt so poorly, however, since then, after a long and frustrating journey and a change of GP I...

I wrote a couple of months ago feeling quite beside myself as I felt so poorly, ...

Frazzie1

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Carbimazole and painful gums

Should I be worried? Just read this can be a symptom of serious side effects ?

KerrieMac30

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Hi, 6 weeks into 75mcg Levothyroxine after diagnosed Hashimoto's. Feel worse than ever - have put on over 1st in 6 weeks & horrible rash ?

Doctor says weight gain is not related to medication ? Likewise with rash ?...very strange that befor I took levo - had very clear good skin...always been...

Doctor says weight gain is not related to medication ? Likewise with rash ?...ve...

SoozieQ

•11 years ago

6 Replies

What to take and when?

I currently take 20mcg if T3 split into two doses and 75mcg T4. I also take Vit D, B12 and Gabapentin which is to give me relief from burning mouth and...

I currently take 20mcg if T3 split into two doses and 75mcg T4. I also take Vit...

nicola101

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Acth

Does anyone know where u can get a private Acth test close to Lancs or Yorkshire. Thanks

Does anyone know where u can get a private Acth test close to Lancs or Yorkshire...

yorkshiregirl44

•11 years ago

3 Replies

6 weeks into taking Levothyroxine 25mg & feeling rubbish again :-(

I was put on Levothyroxine 25mg about 6 wks ago after my TSH level came back as abnormal. (5.51mU/L <0.3 - 4.5mU/L>) Initially went to docs because I was...

I was put on Levothyroxine 25mg about 6 wks ago after my TSH level came back as ...

MrsART

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Has anyone tried coconut oil?

Iv`e been reading about the benefits of coconut oil for cooking, & people are saying that it has wonderful health benefits, especially for the thyroid. Iv`e...

Iv`e been reading about the benefits of coconut oil for cooking, & people are sa...

hairyfairy

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Answers

Could anyone tell me how to send a post to the answers section. It does not seem to come up in my options. New to this and mat be doing something wrong. Thanks

Could anyone tell me how to send a post to the answers section. It does not seem...

yorkshiregirl44

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Hi just wanted to know I don't usually take vit d but as its getting colder should I start taking them?

Hidden

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Is anybody else on the contraceptive pill while taking T3?

I'm taking liothyronine and also taking the pill (dianette). I think liothyronine is reducing the pills effectiveness and maybe vice versa. It says it on...

I'm taking liothyronine and also taking the pill (dianette). I think liothyronin...

Neeta-K

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2013

blood pressure ect

Great news from practice nurse.

I take liothyronine 20mcgx3 pd after a total thyroidectomy. I get bad joint pain and swelling. I read this could be related. What can I do?

Hi not very good on technology and keep getting thyroid page which I can't navigate out of easily.

Problems with obtaining hypothyroid diagnosis or medication?

TED - your diagnosis - your treatment

Elevated heart rate is scary can anyone help?

Blood Results - Normal - But dont feel it!

Surely this can only be a good thing......

TSH test shows normal but still feeling unwell.

Breast changes and the thyroid/hashi's

Article in Harmony Vol 11 Issue IV 2013 published by Lyn Mynott

was on ebay last night and........

So we have medical conditions. We can still be fit. We can still go on a group expedition. We can still do a job, and not be a hazard.

Vitamin supplements - upset stomach and nausea

How many of us are taking NDT sublingually??

Can anyone recommend an Endocrinologist- specifically for Overactive thyroid plus advice on when it would be safe to conceive in London?

I am not getting any mail in Mail box from this website anyone else experiencing this problem ???

Weird blood results

Feeling really poorly

I have been on thyroxine for 3 weeks and feel like a new person but I am still losing lots of hair.Is this normal?

Carbimazole and painful gums

Hi, 6 weeks into 75mcg Levothyroxine after diagnosed Hashimoto's. Feel worse than ever - have put on over 1st in 6 weeks & horrible rash ?

What to take and when?

Acth

6 weeks into taking Levothyroxine 25mg & feeling rubbish again :-(

Has anyone tried coconut oil?

Answers

Hi just wanted to know I don't usually take vit d but as its getting colder should I start taking them?

Is anybody else on the contraceptive pill while taking T3?

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