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Hi I'm a real baby here, just been told thyroid under active and doc has said he will look at it again in 12months. Alas

I have most of the signs and for years ache down to my bones and very tired. Now have osteoathritis and diabetes. Have had some relief when I cut out all...

I have most of the signs and for years ache down to my bones and very tired. Now...

Maggiejean01

•10 years ago

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Have just got a copy of my latest blood test results from doctors. Time wise this is 6 and a half months since starting on Levothyroxine.

Only shows Investigation for SERUM TSH LEVEL>>>>>RESULT 1.3miu/L (0.3-5.0 ). I also take 20mg of fluoxetine but am weaning myself of this due to terrible...

Only shows Investigation for SERUM TSH LEVEL>>>>>RESULT 1.3miu/L (0.3-5.0 ). I a...

elaine_b

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Difficulty with getting blood samples- hypo. symptom?

Is difficulty getting blood samples a hypo.symptom? The practice nurse cannot get blood from my left arm now and after only a couple of times can't get blood...

Is difficulty getting blood samples a hypo.symptom? The practice nurse cannot g...

jaxnbreeze

•10 years ago

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Nuutritional Therapist in Bristol

Just wondering if anyone has seen Norma Bridge of Essentia Health in Bishopston Bristol. Getting nowhere with Dr and Endo going to try complimentary health as...

Just wondering if anyone has seen Norma Bridge of Essentia Health in Bishopston ...

Val-55

•10 years ago

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New here - can someone look at my blood tests results please?

Hello all, I have been suffering with multiple symptoms for a couple of years and my doctor is not taking me seriously and has been fobbing me off. My...

Hello all, I have been suffering with multiple symptoms for a couple of years a...

unbridledflame

•10 years ago

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Hi can anyone recommend anything for my tt scar one half in fine but the right hand side and the centre is very dark and bumpy and ridgy

i can only just bear to touch it now 4 months after surgery

Tatty10

•10 years ago

14 Replies

What happens if Graves does not respond to Carbimazole?

We live in South Wales and my 31yr old daughter was diagnosed with GD over 2yrs ago when her first baby was 7months old. She has been on max dose Carbimazole...

We live in South Wales and my 31yr old daughter was diagnosed with GD over 2yrs ...

Nell54

•10 years ago

3 Replies

GOOD ENDO/DRS in Bristol, Avon, Dorset, Devon area?

Hi administrators! could someone PM me with a list of good doctors for the above areas please? I have a very sick friend with adrenal/thyroid issues. Many...

Hi administrators! could someone PM me with a list of good doctors for the abov...

Banjogirl

•10 years ago

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I had a TT 1 year ago - What foods should I not eat?? - I am on thyroid replacement medication. I

A friend said that I should not eat cabbage as I didnt have a thyroid - Is this true? and should I avoid any other foods???

A friend said that I should not eat cabbage as I didnt have a thyroid - Is this ...

helen0812

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Tea

Is it true tea affects thyroid function? I am underactive and have been for a couple of years and on 125 a day. Lots of symptoms aching legs tired all the time...

Is it true tea affects thyroid function? I am underactive and have been for a co...

Sylvia26

•10 years ago

1 Reply

still cannot find HCL(hydrocloric acid) and folate without mag stearate?

a couple of people sent me recommendations but those suppliers dont do it either

Hidden

•10 years ago

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help. i'm struggling with knee and leg pains since taking levothyroxine for two years,

i had a total thyroidectomy two years ago in spain which may have been uneccessary. autobiopsy showed up nothing sinister and i had no record of ill health...

i had a total thyroidectomy two years ago in spain which may have been unecces...

cass88

•10 years ago

9 Replies

I had a TT 3 months ago. I have so many aches and pains especially knees and lower legs. I can not even go for my walk anymore. I Help.

I am on synthroid 125. Could it be the kind of thyroid.

E67123

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Anyone on here had secondaries from thyroid cancer?

I am waiting for a completion thyroidectomy after a 2cm canced was found in my right lobe. This as been going on for a year now. Has anyone had secondaries?

I am waiting for a completion thyroidectomy after a 2cm canced was found in my r...

Linda1969

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Sickness appeal help.

I am Hypothyroid and claiming Employment support allowance.I was asked to attend an Atos medical and failed because of the way the interviewer twisted my...

I am Hypothyroid and claiming Employment support allowance.I was asked to attend...

henrythewasp

•10 years ago

37 Replies

Feels like a golf ball in throat and finding it hard to swallow.

Not my question, but I have just read a member's question on the Fibro Action site on Health Unlocked of which I am also a member of. I still consider myself...

Not my question, but I have just read a member's question on the Fibro Action si...

Coastwalker

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Just bought some Christmas shopping through the Thyroid UK Amazon link. Great way to make a little difference that will all add up.

Here's how to do it: https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/questions/130199372/do-you-buy-through-amazon-then-please-read-this

Here's how to do it: https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/questions/130199372/d...

Totoro

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Should I delay my blood tests

Hi I posted last week re bad palpitations with increase of levo, I increased from 100mcg to 125mcg eleven weeks ago then increased to 150mcg 5 weeks ago. I...

Hi I posted last week re bad palpitations with increase of levo, I increased fro...

lucylocks

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Will my children also end up with this?

Hi, i am hypo and have also just/finally diagnosed with PA. Should/can i get my children checked and if so when. My daughter is 13, she had horrendously heavy...

Hi, i am hypo and have also just/finally diagnosed with PA. Should/can i get my...

Thyroidseb

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Raynaud's - Hashimoto's? I feel absolutely terrible :(

Although I'm a Hashimoto's sufferer (diagnosed in May 2013) I'm getting very bad Raynaud's attacks. When outside I lose feeling in my toes even if I wear two...

Although I'm a Hashimoto's sufferer (diagnosed in May 2013) I'm getting very bad...

Hidden

•10 years ago

28 Replies

anyone in need of a cuddle ?

if there is anyone out there that is in real need of a cuddle please check the 'pinned post site --on the right of the screen -- and check out the auction for...

if there is anyone out there that is in real need of a cuddle please check the '...

alangardner

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Overactive but gaining lots of weight!!

Hi there, if anyone can advise me what to do I would appreciate it. Was diagnosed with Overactive Thyroid/Graves Disease earlier this year. Been on PTU since...

Hi there, if anyone can advise me what to do I would appreciate it. Was diagnos...

snow31

•10 years ago

18 Replies

help understanding my latest blood test

I got my latest reults back. TSH up to 2.9 from 0.3 a year ago, FT4 15.3 FT3 2.9. Endo suggesting increasing Thyroxine to 225mcg per day and Vit D. once levels...

I got my latest reults back. TSH up to 2.9 from 0.3 a year ago, FT4 15.3 FT3 2.9...

alysa

•10 years ago

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Thyroxine increase = feeling unwell ?

Is it normal that when you have a Levothyroxine increase for Hypothroidism you feel unwell? i have noticed this on each increase but last time i put it down to...

Is it normal that when you have a Levothyroxine increase for Hypothroidism you f...

henrythewasp

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Please could I have advice on blood test results before phone consultation.

These are my latest blood test results. There are 2 sets for this year as the T3 (and folate) had 'insufficient sample', so the nurse practitioner asked for...

These are my latest blood test results. There are 2 sets for this year as the T3...

carnation

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Cynomel vs MercuryPharma t3

I'm having trouble switching from the former to the latter. Every dose - 10mcg each - makes my heart pound and race. Is there any possible reason for this or...

I'm having trouble switching from the former to the latter. Every dose - 10mcg e...

puncturedbicycle

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Blood results

Just had my recent blood results Tsh now 0.15 and Ft4 21.8 anxiey etc getting worse i just don't know what's happening at the moment any thoughts on these...

Just had my recent blood results Tsh now 0.15 and Ft4 21.8 anxiey etc getting wo...

kimbo

•10 years ago

3 Replies

My GP will not prescribe any medication apart from betas until after I see an endo. Is this normal? How long does it take to see an endo?

I have had no energy, itchy skin heart palpitations and anxiety for over a year, I only visited my GP when my hair started falling out. I didn't go sooner as...

I have had no energy, itchy skin heart palpitations and anxiety for over a year,...

mandymac

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Gaining more weight as my dose increases...makes no sense! :-/

Hey peeps, i'm a newbie to the site. I was diagnosed a year ago with underactive thyroid following several fainting episodes, extreme tiredness and inability...

Hey peeps, i'm a newbie to the site. I was diagnosed a year ago with underactive...

sarahuk86

•10 years ago

4 Replies

first post! have under active thyroid, blood test now shows me to be in normal range, have been taking meds for 7 months, feel awful.

still have a lot of the symptons, terrible aches and pains in legs, sometimes arms and lower back. gone back to work part time but struggle as have a manual...

still have a lot of the symptons, terrible aches and pains in legs, sometimes a...

elaine_b

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2013

Hi I'm a real baby here, just been told thyroid under active and doc has said he will look at it again in 12months. Alas

Have just got a copy of my latest blood test results from doctors. Time wise this is 6 and a half months since starting on Levothyroxine.

Difficulty with getting blood samples- hypo. symptom?

Nuutritional Therapist in Bristol

New here - can someone look at my blood tests results please?

Hi can anyone recommend anything for my tt scar one half in fine but the right hand side and the centre is very dark and bumpy and ridgy

What happens if Graves does not respond to Carbimazole?

GOOD ENDO/DRS in Bristol, Avon, Dorset, Devon area?

I had a TT 1 year ago - What foods should I not eat?? - I am on thyroid replacement medication. I

Tea

still cannot find HCL(hydrocloric acid) and folate without mag stearate?

help. i'm struggling with knee and leg pains since taking levothyroxine for two years,

I had a TT 3 months ago. I have so many aches and pains especially knees and lower legs. I can not even go for my walk anymore. I Help.

Anyone on here had secondaries from thyroid cancer?

Sickness appeal help.

Feels like a golf ball in throat and finding it hard to swallow.

Just bought some Christmas shopping through the Thyroid UK Amazon link. Great way to make a little difference that will all add up.

Should I delay my blood tests

Will my children also end up with this?

Raynaud's - Hashimoto's? I feel absolutely terrible :(

anyone in need of a cuddle ?

Overactive but gaining lots of weight!!

help understanding my latest blood test

Thyroxine increase = feeling unwell ?

Please could I have advice on blood test results before phone consultation.

Cynomel vs MercuryPharma t3

Blood results

My GP will not prescribe any medication apart from betas until after I see an endo. Is this normal? How long does it take to see an endo?

Gaining more weight as my dose increases...makes no sense! :-/

first post! have under active thyroid, blood test now shows me to be in normal range, have been taking meds for 7 months, feel awful.

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