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Hi im new to this site, i wondered if anybody else has other health problems?

such as IBS, Depression, Heavy Periods, extreme fatigue, insomnia, sometimes yellow of the eyes, feeling sluggish, memory loss, numbness of hands and feet,...

such as IBS, Depression, Heavy Periods, extreme fatigue, insomnia, sometimes ye...

Elaine25

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Has everyone with hyperthyroidism get referred to an Enco?

I was diagnosed back in August this year with Graves but it was picked up by my GP who promptly gave me propranolol and 15mg carbimazole per day. I went back...

I was diagnosed back in August this year with Graves but it was picked up by my ...

Screwball21

•10 years ago

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My daughters 1st pregnancy. Should she have a thyroid function test?

My daughter has just become pregnant for the first time. My first grandchild. I have heard some ladies get thyroid problems while pregnant or postpartum. I'm...

My daughter has just become pregnant for the first time. My first grandchild. I ...

W3ndy2159

•10 years ago

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T4 or not T4 - That is the question

I have been offline for a while because of moving house, and now having to get to grips with a new GP. Probably nobody has missed me :-D but I've missed you!...

I have been offline for a while because of moving house, and now having to get t...

Kangagirl

•10 years ago

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AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION .....!!!!!!!!

not a question but , ........ please check on the posts part of this site and check the post from louise warvill posted today [ weds 20/11]...... it may well...

not a question but , ........ please check on the posts part of this site and ch...

alangardner

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Hemithyroidectomy

Has anyone had one and can let me know your experience. I am booked in to have one on 11 December 2013. I have a 3cm cyst on right side of my thyroid which...

Has anyone had one and can let me know your experience. I am booked in to have ...

Neve38

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Suggestions for Polls

Thyroid UK would like to invite you to suggest some questions for our Polls on HealthUnlocked. Unfortunately, when HU was updated, the suggested polls page...

Thyroid UK would like to invite you to suggest some questions for our Polls on H...

lynmynott

Partner•10 years ago

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Synacthen Test - 1.any known side effects 2. when should adrenal suplements be stopped before test? Thanks.

sarahstevenson

•10 years ago

16 Replies

How do I find out what is going on with my thyroid?

I have been on levothyroxine for about 15 years now, and just accepted that doctors knew what they were doing. I have never felt entirely well since I was...

I have been on levothyroxine for about 15 years now, and just accepted that doct...

Hidden

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Nutri Thyroid

Does anyone take Nutri Thyroid supplement alongside Levothyroxine. If so have they noticed any improvement in their condition. There are no contra...

Does anyone take Nutri Thyroid supplement alongside Levothyroxine. If so have t...

pussycatwillow

•10 years ago

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Which Levothyroxine & Liothyronine brands can be prescribed in the UK in addition to Eltroxin?

I'm surgically hypothyroid post ThyCa. I unilaterally stopped taking Mercury Pharma generic Levo in Sept, substituting with Mercury Pharma Liothyronine which I...

I'm surgically hypothyroid post ThyCa. I unilaterally stopped taking Mercury Pha...

Clutter

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Normal TSH, lowish FT3, highish FT4?

Am on 50-75mcg/day levo. What do these results suggest please? Do they perhaps suggest poor conversion T4 to T3? And if so would that suggest adding in some...

Am on 50-75mcg/day levo. What do these results suggest please? Do they perhaps ...

Coppernob

•10 years ago

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It was all going so well...til it started getting colder!

Hi everyone! Sorry its been a while...im still rushed off my feet. Thought id post an update..... Started t3 in January this year and returned to work,...

Hi everyone! Sorry its been a while...im still rushed off my feet. Thought id ...

babycatcher7572

•10 years ago

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Endo is really confusing me re T3 dose - can anyone help please?

I have been trialling T3 since May this year via a private endo but through my doctor on the NHS. I went from 15, to 20, to 25mcg a day split into 3 doses and...

I have been trialling T3 since May this year via a private endo but through my d...

Katkin1

•10 years ago

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I have been taking T3 for just over 6 weeks and these are my blood test results. Can someone advise me please??

Before I started on the T3 my Tsh was in range, my T4 at the top of the range and my T3 was 4.2. At that time I was taking 100mcg Levo. I was given a 3 month...

Before I started on the T3 my Tsh was in range, my T4 at the top of the range an...

JennyC2

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Digestive Problems or high or low acid

This is an informative link re the above in which your dose of thyroid gland meds may need to be increased....

This is an informative link re the above in which your dose of thyroid gland med...

shaws

Administrator•10 years ago

1 Reply

Dont always assume its your thyroid

Hi, been hypothyroid for a couple of years now and have recently self medicated as despite being told frequently that i am adequately replaced i feel totally...

Hi, been hypothyroid for a couple of years now and have recently self medicated ...

mandy45

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Personality change

I have adrenal exhaustion and an underactive thyroid and one of my worse symptoms is a spaced out feeling. Its like im not really here and find it so difficult...

I have adrenal exhaustion and an underactive thyroid and one of my worse symptom...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Anyone know of good thyroid endocrinoligist in scotland

susiebow

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Wondering if any one has seen a Dr in Bristol Hospital or Spire Clinic in Bristol ?.

.The doctor's name has been removed - in accordance with the guidelines. If anyone has seen a doctor in either place, please private message.

.The doctor's name has been removed - in accordance with the guidelines. If anyo...

Val-55

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Adrenal Stress Index Test

This may sound like a weird question, but does it matter what you are doing during the day that you take your saliva samples? The reason I'm asking is because...

This may sound like a weird question, but does it matter what you are doing duri...

nicolajane

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Palpitations and racing pulse with increase of levo

Hi Yesterday I posted re bad palpitations. Today I have checked my diary and it seems every time I increase my levo approx 5 weeks later I get the really bad...

Hi Yesterday I posted re bad palpitations. Today I have checked my diary and it ...

lucylocks

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Low cortisol/DHEA and now have 9am cortisol test results

I have very low cortisol and DHEA (confirmed on saliva test) Dr sent me for 9am Cortisol test which came back at 376 (Range 100 - 400) I believe from what I...

I have very low cortisol and DHEA (confirmed on saliva test) Dr sent me for 9am ...

helen642

•10 years ago

5 Replies

New Guide - Making Sense of Drug Safety Science

Sense about Science, a charitable trust that equips people to make sense of scientific and medical claims in public discussion, have published a new guide...

Sense about Science, a charitable trust that equips people to make sense of scie...

lynmynott

Partner•10 years ago

2 Replies

Blood Tests other than TSH

Hello, I would be grateful if you could remind me of the blood tests that are useful on top of basic thyroid if not feeling well.B12 ferritin etc thanks

Hello, I would be grateful if you could remind me of the blood tests that are us...

Val-55

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Medical exemption certificate

Diagnosed overactive thyroid in 2003, came under medical exemption criteria both hyperthyroid and hypothyroid. By 2008 hyper not in the list. Doctor authorised...

Diagnosed overactive thyroid in 2003, came under medical exemption criteria both...

GrubBarnett

•10 years ago

6 Replies

next dr appointment

have a whole bunch of papers to show dr-on lupus.thyroid and ovarian cancer.will 10 minutes appt be enough ??and that I have symptoms of all 3.especially in...

have a whole bunch of papers to show dr-on lupus.thyroid and ovarian cancer.will...

anbuma

•10 years ago

2 Replies

What are the best vitamins to take with under active thyroid as I seem to have a low immune system

jan4u

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Does anyone know what happens if you just decided to stop taking Levothyroxine apparently once its under-active it never repairs itself?

truely73

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Adrenal exhaustion

Had my first appointment with Dr.P. this morning and was advised to take Nutri adrenal extra, however he said i could take adrenal dynamite because i have...

Had my first appointment with Dr.P. this morning and was advised to take Nutri a...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2013

Hi im new to this site, i wondered if anybody else has other health problems?

Has everyone with hyperthyroidism get referred to an Enco?

My daughters 1st pregnancy. Should she have a thyroid function test?

T4 or not T4 - That is the question

AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION .....!!!!!!!!

Hemithyroidectomy

Suggestions for Polls

Synacthen Test - 1.any known side effects 2. when should adrenal suplements be stopped before test? Thanks.

How do I find out what is going on with my thyroid?

Nutri Thyroid

Which Levothyroxine & Liothyronine brands can be prescribed in the UK in addition to Eltroxin?

Normal TSH, lowish FT3, highish FT4?

It was all going so well...til it started getting colder!

Endo is really confusing me re T3 dose - can anyone help please?

I have been taking T3 for just over 6 weeks and these are my blood test results. Can someone advise me please??

Digestive Problems or high or low acid

Dont always assume its your thyroid

Personality change

Anyone know of good thyroid endocrinoligist in scotland

Wondering if any one has seen a Dr in Bristol Hospital or Spire Clinic in Bristol ?.

Adrenal Stress Index Test

Palpitations and racing pulse with increase of levo

Low cortisol/DHEA and now have 9am cortisol test results

New Guide - Making Sense of Drug Safety Science

Blood Tests other than TSH

Medical exemption certificate

next dr appointment

What are the best vitamins to take with under active thyroid as I seem to have a low immune system

Does anyone know what happens if you just decided to stop taking Levothyroxine apparently once its under-active it never repairs itself?

Adrenal exhaustion

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