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My Surgery has just phoned to inform me I have very low Vit d levels. I am hypo on NDT

I have searched the net about low Vit D and wanted to ask you good folk what further tests I should ask for. My main concern is why my levels are low? I...

I have searched the net about low Vit D and wanted to ask you good folk what fur...

hymermad

•11 years ago

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diagnosed with anxiety today but is this the correct treatment ?

hello all, long time no speak :) So after years of symptoms that have taken over my life I have finally been diagnosed with anxiety ! Now, being hypo and...

hello all, long time no speak :) So after years of symptoms that have taken ov...

suzy01

•11 years ago

7 Replies

How do you deal with GP's?

I not long ago posted a question and had some very helpful replies, thank you, but I want to know, how do you make GP's listen to you? I know it's a catch 22...

I not long ago posted a question and had some very helpful replies, thank you, b...

korkykat

•11 years ago

34 Replies

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Is anyone on a combination of t4 and t3 treatments? Blue Horizon test shows my T3 is at the bottom of the range.

Hi I am still experiencing many symptoms of hypo despite taking 50mcg of Levothyroxine since Nov 2013. Tired, insomnia, aches and gaining weight. By the...

Hi I am still experiencing many symptoms of hypo despite taking 50mcg of Levot...

drapz68

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Hi I have hypo thyroid and on 200mg Not been right for years. I have had a vit d test come back 14.5 level. Seeing doc on 21st Is this bad?

Littlemisstired

•11 years ago

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Why does it feel like my T3 stops working all the time?

I'm on T3 only. At the moment I take 60mcg. I started to feel better on 30mcg, but after a few weeks/a month my symptoms come back, so then I up the dose....

I'm on T3 only. At the moment I take 60mcg. I started to feel better on 30mcg, b...

Neeta-K

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Are these T4 and T3 levels high enough?

Hello...please can someone tell me if these results are showing I have a thyroid problem. I have been ill for 2 years with fatigue, exhaustion, weight gain,...

Hello...please can someone tell me if these results are showing I have a thyroid...

Mini1

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Need Advice Please??

I had RAI treatment in 2009 for graves and use levothyroixne. Its has taken me this long to feel a bit better. I had been taking 125/150mg alternate days and...

I had RAI treatment in 2009 for graves and use levothyroixne. Its has taken me t...

mandr33

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Why do I feel so bad?!!

I was diagnosed with Hashi's in October last year. Now up to 100mcg of levo. Saw doctor today. Latest bloods: My TSH has now dropped to 2.9 (from 17) range...

I was diagnosed with Hashi's in October last year. Now up to 100mcg of levo. S...

korkykat

•11 years ago

15 Replies

A Psychiatrist's Perspective On Using Drugs

I am a huge fan of Dr. Kelly Brogan, she has a highly functional mind and a refreshing holistic approach to her field. She did on interview on Dr. Mercola...

I am a huge fan of Dr. Kelly Brogan, she has a highly functional mind and a refr...

PR4NOW

•11 years ago

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The prevalence of depression and anxiety disorders in patients with euthyroid Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: a comparative study

I've found this paper published in the General Hospital Psychiatry journal that concludes that having euthyroid Hashimotos or a euthyroid goitre increases the...

I've found this paper published in the General Hospital Psychiatry journal that ...

Confused77

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Can I be imagining it?

Hi. Feeling really quite distressed at the moment. I have lump in my thyroid which is being scanned next week. TSH was 3.3 & lab refused to do any other...

Hi. Feeling really quite distressed at the moment. I have lump in my thyroid wh...

HarryE

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Dr Skinner

Hi everyone, has anyone heard about when the memorial service is for Dr Skinner ?? I would really love to pay my respects to him. It all seems to have gone...

Hi everyone, has anyone heard about when the memorial service is for Dr Skinner ...

Struggs

•11 years ago

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Levo

Hi all just a quickie I was in eltroxin but due to shortages have had to come off it I have always suffered with palps, balance problems panic attacks etc so...

Hi all just a quickie I was in eltroxin but due to shortages have had to come of...

kimbo

•11 years ago

2 Replies

jammidodger3. The numbers of people suffering because of the incompetence of Dr.s is frightening.

I have been ill for 25 years, 17 of those all medics said there was nothing wrong. Eventually i was diagnosed with C.F.S. Still no help, even from specialist....

I have been ill for 25 years, 17 of those all medics said there was nothing wron...

jammidodger3

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Can someone please tell me what is the conversion for 120mg of Armour Thyroid to Synthroid ?

I have recently moved to India from the United States. I have been on a dose of 120mg of Armour thyroid, doctors here have no idea about the desiccated Armour...

I have recently moved to India from the United States. I have been on a dose of ...

StLouis

•11 years ago

2 Replies

How should I feel about my latest appointment?

I saw a new doctor today. I explained to him what happened with my previous doctor who kept insisting that I was only depressed and needed antidepressants. I...

I saw a new doctor today. I explained to him what happened with my previous doct...

chihiro

•11 years ago

30 Replies

By the way, as I have only had the one test that showed 7.7 at the beginning and have not had any test since, I really dont know what my

levels were at when I started to feel better. Is it possible for levels to stabilize and then fall again when a person keeps on with the same dosage

levels were at when I started to feel better. Is it possible for levels to stabi...

661950

•11 years ago

7 Replies

What if everything else is in range? Is this ok or is my GP a fool?

Hello. Last time I saw my GP about my bloods she told me that I was fine because although my TSH was raised everything else (apart from antibodies) was in...

Hello. Last time I saw my GP about my bloods she told me that I was fine becaus...

o_kella_uk

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Results in from Blue Horizon.

Hi in Dec 2013 my results were: Tsh 1.33 (0.35 - 4.94) FT4 13.6 (9 -19) Ferritin 59 (10-204) I have just received my results from Blue Horizon:...

Hi in Dec 2013 my results were: Tsh 1.33 (0.35 - 4.94) FT4 13.6 (9 -19) Ferriti...

Mini1

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Hi Moggie, thanks for the swift reply. Am so impressed but when I click on continue reading to read the rest of your message I am just

thrown back into my original post. Never been on this sort of thing before and am quite dumb with it all

thrown back into my original post. Never been on this sort of thing before and a...

661950

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Hi, am new here. After being ill for ages had 7.7 thyroid rating . Put on thyroxine and felt better within a month. Feeling sick again, went

to Doc. who said not necessary to test my levels again and he put me on anti depressants! I cannot take antidepressants they make me very sick . Know my...

to Doc. who said not necessary to test my levels again and he put me on anti dep...

661950

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Hi. My new blood test results are as follows: TSH is 1.6, T4 is 16.6 and T3 is 4.1. Are these within range?

Hi. My new blood test results are as follows: TSH is 1.6, T4 is 16.6 and T3 is ...

poppyrocket

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Hey so I'm on 250mg levothyroxine x is this normal x

Just wondered if anyone else is on this I have been taking it for 2 yrs now xxx

Clairelh

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Is bad balance related to underactive thyroid? Marguerite9

Marguerite9

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Total Thyrectomy and Blood test / Argument erupted in my Finnish facebook Page

Hi All Am I right or wrong ... when someone had TT should they take the thyroxine before the bloodtest or not. Considering that TT patients don't have any...

Hi All Am I right or wrong ... when someone had TT should they take the thyroxi...

ThyroidHell

•11 years ago

12 Replies

is hai rloss related to thyroid?

I saw a dr on Monday and he said there was protein in my urine btu didn't say anymore ie cause of it.hten I mentioned hairloss and he said keep an eye on it.i...

I saw a dr on Monday and he said there was protein in my urine btu didn't say an...

anbuma

•11 years ago

19 Replies

Thank You

Hi, Just wanted to say a quick Thank You to those of you who replied to my question regarding my blood results. All most helpful, I will let you know how I...

Hi, Just wanted to say a quick Thank You to those of you who replied to my quest...

evey

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Dosage

After symptoms returning, had blood results, tsh 0.22 (0.27-4.2), t4 18 (10-22), while i was waiting for blood results i increased to 125 levo each day, was...

After symptoms returning, had blood results, tsh 0.22 (0.27-4.2), t4 18 (10-22),...

gracegirl78

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Hi there! Need advice- in december had my tsh checked and it was 0.016. I was on 20mcg liothyronine and 50mcg levo. But doc lowered the levo

The levo was reduced to 25mcg since then and till now i have drastically put on weight and bloated out and not to mention being tired!! My periods went all...

The levo was reduced to 25mcg since then and till now i have drastically put on ...

Nicci

•11 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for January 2014

My Surgery has just phoned to inform me I have very low Vit d levels. I am hypo on NDT

diagnosed with anxiety today but is this the correct treatment ?

How do you deal with GP's?

Is anyone on a combination of t4 and t3 treatments? Blue Horizon test shows my T3 is at the bottom of the range.

Hi I have hypo thyroid and on 200mg Not been right for years. I have had a vit d test come back 14.5 level. Seeing doc on 21st Is this bad?

Why does it feel like my T3 stops working all the time?

Are these T4 and T3 levels high enough?

Need Advice Please??

Why do I feel so bad?!!

A Psychiatrist's Perspective On Using Drugs

The prevalence of depression and anxiety disorders in patients with euthyroid Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: a comparative study

Can I be imagining it?

Dr Skinner

Levo

jammidodger3. The numbers of people suffering because of the incompetence of Dr.s is frightening.

Can someone please tell me what is the conversion for 120mg of Armour Thyroid to Synthroid ?

How should I feel about my latest appointment?

By the way, as I have only had the one test that showed 7.7 at the beginning and have not had any test since, I really dont know what my

What if everything else is in range? Is this ok or is my GP a fool?

Results in from Blue Horizon.

Hi Moggie, thanks for the swift reply. Am so impressed but when I click on continue reading to read the rest of your message I am just

Hi, am new here. After being ill for ages had 7.7 thyroid rating . Put on thyroxine and felt better within a month. Feeling sick again, went

Hi. My new blood test results are as follows: TSH is 1.6, T4 is 16.6 and T3 is 4.1. Are these within range?

Hey so I'm on 250mg levothyroxine x is this normal x

Is bad balance related to underactive thyroid? Marguerite9

Total Thyrectomy and Blood test / Argument erupted in my Finnish facebook Page

is hai rloss related to thyroid?

Thank You

Dosage

Hi there! Need advice- in december had my tsh checked and it was 0.016. I was on 20mcg liothyronine and 50mcg levo. But doc lowered the levo

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