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Thyroxin t4 to natural Thyroxin

Hello, is there anybody who has changed from NHS thyroxin and is now taking only natural Thyroxin. I was taking 100mCR of T4 and now trying to convert to...

Hello, is there anybody who has changed from NHS thyroxin and is now taking only...

stockman27

•11 years ago

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I think my period is starting - but I only had it 14 days ago!

Hi, I have been recently diagnosed hypothyroid with elevated Anti-TPO antibodies at 41 kIU/L. TSH is 4.6 (0.27-4.2) and Free T4 is 15.6 (12-22). I take 125mcg...

Hi, I have been recently diagnosed hypothyroid with elevated Anti-TPO antibodies...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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parathyroid scan delay aaarrrggghhhh

was supposed to get my scan at ten got call from nuclear medicine at 9 to say it was cancelled as they didn't recieve their delivery of...

was supposed to get my scan at ten got call from nuclear medicin...

hector12

•11 years ago

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adrenal fatigue?

15 hours ago anbuma could my symptoms be adrenal fatigue?cortisol levels??? b 1 reply cold and tired all day.need to sleep after lunch and my dog...

15 hours ago anbuma could my symptoms be adrenal fatigue?cortisol levels?...

anbuma

•11 years ago

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Hi, My son has had a blood result of 0.3 tsh which would be an overactive result. He was sent for a further test today to confirm.

In the last month he has been asleep before dinner. Had nosebleeds, headaches, diarrhea, dizziness, pounding heart, I am waiting for the results of the second...

In the last month he has been asleep before dinner. Had nosebleeds, headaches, d...

connie-69

•11 years ago

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I have now got the results of my third lot of bloods. Can someone tell me if this seems quite normal, or do I seem a bit low:

TSH: 0.12 - (0.35 - 3.50) T4: 13.00 - (7.8 - 17.0) Serum Free: 3.8 (3.4 - 6.0) (I assume this is T3) My last two readings were (ranges remain the...

TSH: 0.12 - (0.35 - 3.50) T4: 13.00 - (7.8 - 17.0) Serum Free: 3.8 (3.4 ...

Screwball21

•11 years ago

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A friend has extremely high blood pressure, I told her to have her thyroid checked the results are as follows: TSH 1.52(0.27 - 4.2) T4 16.6

(10.00 - 21) T3 5.7 (3.00 - 6.5) Do you think her thyroid is adding to the problem? Hettie

(10.00 - 21) T3 5.7 (3.00 - 6.5) Do you think her thyroid is adding to the probl...

hettie

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Is it ok to have a cup if tea straight after thyroid meds?

I'm new to this so have been taking my levothyroxine every morning when I wake at 6 , I have a cup of tea straight away but I have read not to mix with...

I'm new to this so have been taking my levothyroxine every morning when I wake a...

Emlico

•11 years ago

23 Replies

Confused and Frustrated

Hi Everyone, I have posted on here recently a few times and appreciate everyone's comments and suggestions, it's great to know there's support out there. I'm...

Hi Everyone, I have posted on here recently a few times and appreciate everyone...

Essex21

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Why is another GP intervening?

Hi, recently diagnosed with elevated Anti-TPO antibodies at 41 kIU/L (>34), high TSH at 4.6 (0.27-4.2) and FT4 at 15.6 (12-22). I have past results if need be...

Hi, recently diagnosed with elevated Anti-TPO antibodies at 41 kIU/L (>34), high...

Hidden

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Liothyronine

I was prescribed Liothyronine by the late, great and very sadly missed Dr Skinner when I saw him in July. My GP refused to prescribe it so it was left to me...

I was prescribed Liothyronine by the late, great and very sadly missed Dr Skinne...

HMH65

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Turkeys and, not Christmas, but Hashimoto's

A seemingly bizarre paper. Though very interesting. Seems that BUT turkeys are simply one fast growing strain of turkey that is widely raised for meat in...

A seemingly bizarre paper. Though very interesting. Seems that BUT turkeys are ...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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Northisterone and levothyroxine. Should they be taken at same time?

Hiya. I've recently started taking northisterone for endometriosis but since have been feeling totally exhausted. I'm currently on 50 mcg since 2005 when I was...

Hiya. I've recently started taking northisterone for endometriosis but since hav...

emmylou71

•11 years ago

3 Replies

The British Thyroid Foundation's Response to the Scottish Parliament in November 2013

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S4_PublicPetitionsCommittee/General%20Documents/PE1463_AA_British_Thyroid_Foundation_14.11.13.pdf

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S4_PublicPetitionsCommittee/General%20Document...

shaws

Administrator•11 years ago

23 Replies

Recently diagnosed with a underactive thyroid and just after any advice please, started on Levothyroxine 25mg 2wks ago but still feel poorly

Had blood tests in sept TSH 12.94mu/L (0.3-5.0) T4 11pmol/L (8.0-19.0). Then had bloods repeated again in nov TSH 12.79mu/L (0.3-5.0) T4 12pmol/L (8.0-19.0)...

Had blood tests in sept TSH 12.94mu/L (0.3-5.0) T4 11pmol/L (8.0-19.0). Then ha...

Ladyevans

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Has anyone seen Dr. Damien Downing at The New Medical Group

PM me please

lucylocks

•11 years ago

2 Replies

diagnosed today

I was diagnosed this morning but looking back my symptoms started about a year ago. I used to have an over active thyroid as a child and was always on build...

I was diagnosed this morning but looking back my symptoms started about a year a...

amandac46

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Just been diagnosed today and thought i would pop in so many questions

I was diagnosed this morning but looking back my symptoms started about a year ago. I used to have an over active thyroid as a child and was always on build...

I was diagnosed this morning but looking back my symptoms started about a year a...

amandac46

•11 years ago

3 Replies

natural thyroid

all, I have only been a member for a few weeks but what a wealth of information and support I have received , I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Just...

all, I have only been a member for a few weeks but what a wealth of information ...

stockman27

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Synthetic thyroid: Levothyroxine (eg: Synthroid; Levoxyl; Levothroid; Unithroid) OR natural: Armour Thyroid; Westhroid; Nature-throid?

I would appreciate any comments regarding experiencing treatment with either synthetic or natural thyroid. Also, I have read that the new formula for Armour...

I would appreciate any comments regarding experiencing treatment with either syn...

cc120

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Nutri thyroid and T3

Hello, I bought Nutri thyroid and took it for about 3 or 4 weeks before I managed to get hold of some T3. Since I have been on T3 (which is 23 days) I have...

Hello, I bought Nutri thyroid and took it for about 3 or 4 weeks before I manag...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Advice please, Worried for my 33 year old son.

my sons heart rate is 125,double what it should be,GP sent him for a heart scan everything ok,he is exhausted all the time and sweats a lot. His TSH was 1.3...

my sons heart rate is 125,double what it should be,GP sent him for a heart scan ...

Beverleyb

•11 years ago

7 Replies

No FT3 tests again any lobbying can be done by Thryoid UK?

Hi I wondered if, since ThyroidUK now has many more members than the BTF they might speak up to the NHS on behalf of patients who are taking some kind of T3...

Hi I wondered if, since ThyroidUK now has many more members than the BTF they mi...

ladydawny

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Blood test results back - is this now confirmed as Hashimoto's? Very confused...

Hi, I have had the following results back from a blood test done last week: Vitamin D: 43.6 nmol/L (anything above 75 nmol/L normal) (Vitamin D2: <6.0 nmol/L...

Hi, I have had the following results back from a blood test done last week: Vit...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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letter to prince charles for dr skinner. Please read and perhaps consider sending one of your own. I think it is an issue he would support.

Dear Prince Charles, I hope you are well and have been able to enjoy a good Christmas. I am writing to you with the purpose of bringing to your attention a...

Dear Prince Charles, I hope you are well and have been able to enjoy a good Chr...

Hidden

•11 years ago

27 Replies

went to gp again ,seeing gp for 10 weeks ,have hashimotos but gone hyper for unknown reason,had to plead for endo referal ,seeing them in ja

n.Was feeling a little better but now feeling jittery again and hyper.Have reduced thyroxine slowly so why am i going hyper .Asked for tsh ,t4 and t3 and...

n.Was feeling a little better but now feeling jittery again and hyper.Have reduc...

susiebow

•11 years ago

19 Replies

Please help- thyroid results- normal TSH low free T3 and free T4

So I've had all the hypothyroid symptoms for quite some time.... Tiredness, can't lose weight no matter what (basically cut out most food groups and don't...

So I've had all the hypothyroid symptoms for quite some time.... Tiredness, can...

mk366

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Judgement day

A third of GP's surgeries have FAILED there first inspection. Now I'm not one to gloat (LOL) but at last GP's are having to answer for their failings....

A third of GP's surgeries have FAILED there first inspection. Now I'm not one t...

Moggie

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Support group

Hi I am newly diagnosed hyperthyroidism does anyone know if there is a support group in sheffield or rotherham south yorkshire?

Hi I am newly diagnosed hyperthyroidism does anyone know if there is a support g...

Hidden

•11 years ago

18 Replies

why do I feel ok just before I go to bed.

Any ideas why I feel exhausted all day cold I cannot feel the tips of my fingers because I am so cold. the just before I go to bed I warm up and feel full of...

Any ideas why I feel exhausted all day cold I cannot feel the tips of my finger...

stockman27

•11 years ago

18 Replies

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All posts for December 2013

Thyroxin t4 to natural Thyroxin

I think my period is starting - but I only had it 14 days ago!

parathyroid scan delay aaarrrggghhhh

adrenal fatigue?

Hi, My son has had a blood result of 0.3 tsh which would be an overactive result. He was sent for a further test today to confirm.

I have now got the results of my third lot of bloods. Can someone tell me if this seems quite normal, or do I seem a bit low:

A friend has extremely high blood pressure, I told her to have her thyroid checked the results are as follows: TSH 1.52(0.27 - 4.2) T4 16.6

Is it ok to have a cup if tea straight after thyroid meds?

Confused and Frustrated

Why is another GP intervening?

Liothyronine

Turkeys and, not Christmas, but Hashimoto's

Northisterone and levothyroxine. Should they be taken at same time?

The British Thyroid Foundation's Response to the Scottish Parliament in November 2013

Recently diagnosed with a underactive thyroid and just after any advice please, started on Levothyroxine 25mg 2wks ago but still feel poorly

Has anyone seen Dr. Damien Downing at The New Medical Group

diagnosed today

Just been diagnosed today and thought i would pop in so many questions

natural thyroid

Synthetic thyroid: Levothyroxine (eg: Synthroid; Levoxyl; Levothroid; Unithroid) OR natural: Armour Thyroid; Westhroid; Nature-throid?

Nutri thyroid and T3

Advice please, Worried for my 33 year old son.

No FT3 tests again any lobbying can be done by Thryoid UK?

Blood test results back - is this now confirmed as Hashimoto's? Very confused...

letter to prince charles for dr skinner. Please read and perhaps consider sending one of your own. I think it is an issue he would support.

went to gp again ,seeing gp for 10 weeks ,have hashimotos but gone hyper for unknown reason,had to plead for endo referal ,seeing them in ja

Please help- thyroid results- normal TSH low free T3 and free T4

Judgement day

Support group

why do I feel ok just before I go to bed.

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