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Ugh, heartburn!

Going on 14ish hours of heartburn now, more annoying than agonising. Took the dog for a walk last night, had two pints in the pub and when we got home I...

Going on 14ish hours of heartburn now, more annoying than agonising. Took the d...

puncturedbicycle

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Just had my tsh results back and even though I've had an increase of meds from 50 to 75mg every other day , the rate has increased.

Does anyone know why this might happen ??thanks

Ward17

•11 years ago

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Hi does anyone with thyroid troubles have severe anxiety problems

Amyk77

•11 years ago

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well that was a waste of time

just seen endo seems ive been cured and dont need medication tsh6 he said slightly high and might call for concern later i mentioned scan showing a small...

just seen endo seems ive been cured and dont need medication tsh6 he said slight...

mandy72

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Swelling - lips and hands?

Some mornings I wake up and my lips and my hands are a bit swollen. At first I thought it might be a reaction to washing powder but because of its randomness I...

Some mornings I wake up and my lips and my hands are a bit swollen. At first I t...

chihiro

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Does anyone have problems with body temperature regulation?

My body lately seems to have kind of lost it when it comes to regulating temperature. I used to just be freezing cold all the time, no matter what time of year...

My body lately seems to have kind of lost it when it comes to regulating tempera...

chihiro

•11 years ago

16 Replies

If my son stays with me after radioactive treatment for o/active thyroid, will it affect me as I have had radiotherapy for breast cancer?

I also take blood pressure tablets and have had my Aortic Artery replaced due to an aneurism. He has 15 year old twin daughters so needs to be isolated from...

I also take blood pressure tablets and have had my Aortic Artery replaced due to...

sandraB2

•11 years ago

6 Replies

How Long Should wait after taking t3 for test?

Hi All, on 23rd of december i had my free t3 tested, it was FREE T3 6.3 [3.1-6.8] I took t3 for 2 weeks to see if it raised my body temp I got it tested again...

Hi All, on 23rd of december i had my free t3 tested, it was FREE T3 6.3 [3.1-6.8...

mlc2009

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Am I imagining that a change of thyroxine brand (at same dose/ time of day) is more effective or does it's efficacy accumulate over time?

Eurasian-Babe

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Can I self-treat? If so, how?

As I've just said on another post about finding out today that Dr Downing is no longer practicing out of York as the clinic is closed, I'm getting desperate to...

As I've just said on another post about finding out today that Dr Downing is no ...

CarolineC57

•11 years ago

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Dr Downing no longer practicing in York - York clinic closed :-(

After my GPs surgery phoned today to cancel my appointment (I think my doctor may be ill as she cancelled in December too) and said I can't have another with...

After my GPs surgery phoned today to cancel my appointment (I think my doctor ma...

CarolineC57

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Missing eyebrows

Help I've had mine tattooed at great expense and pain 5 times but it only lasts weeks apparently the dye won't take on my skin maybe due to hashimotos I need...

Help I've had mine tattooed at great expense and pain 5 times but it only lasts ...

bossbird

•11 years ago

6 Replies

More incentives for GP's for diabetes

Pulse article today. http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/20005520.article#.UtO1tGeYb5o Moggie x

Pulse article today. http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/20005520.article#.UtO1tGeYb5o ...

Moggie

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Latest bloods on armour - still feeling symptomatic even tho being told normal?

I had a total thyroidectomy in 2010 following severe graves thyrotoxicosis. My levels have still not stabilised. I was on t4 only but didn't convert so...

I had a total thyroidectomy in 2010 following severe graves thyrotoxicosis. My l...

JemimahR

•11 years ago

11 Replies

The Living Matrix

There is a DVD called "The Living Matrix" which I have recently bought. It is about what the body can do to heal itself. I found it a real eye opener and have...

There is a DVD called "The Living Matrix" which I have recently bought. It is ab...

ellarose1234

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Please would someone explain why some need to take T4 as well as T3?

I thought T4 needed to convert to T3 anyway for it to be any use. So why take T4 if you are taking T3?

I thought T4 needed to convert to T3 anyway for it to be any use. So why take T4...

Everdean

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Greetings everyone, I hv hypothyroidism & I'll be requesting a lab soon to find out what I'm deficient in, what shld I ask they check for?

ccontr53

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Imhaving thyroidectomy left hemi and thoracotmy left in 1wks due to large retrosternal multinodular non toxic goiter. Also bad asthmatic

i have heard that the pain after the thoracotomy is really bad unlike the thyroidectomy side of the op. Please if you have had this double procedure to remove...

i have heard that the pain after the thoracotomy is really bad unlike the thyroi...

sued007

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Recent hypo diagnosis

I was diagnosed under active thyroid last Tuesday having felt ill for a while but told blood tests done then were ok but thyroid had not been tested. Had...

I was diagnosed under active thyroid last Tuesday having felt ill for a while bu...

MColc

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Can antidepressants suppress some of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

Hhossack

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Feeling fed up of not feeling well and being told it's depression.

Hi, February last year (2013) I was suffering with a lot of anxiety, sleepless nights, loose stools, loss of appetite, losing weight rapidly, hot all the time...

Hi, February last year (2013) I was suffering with a lot of anxiety, sleepless n...

Hhossack

•11 years ago

13 Replies

started T3 10 days ago

I am self medicating and stopped taking levo, I am taking 37mcg early morning and another 12.5 at 1 p.m, I am feeling a little better, but wondered if I am...

I am self medicating and stopped taking levo, I am taking 37mcg early morning an...

susie59

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Hi I was diagnosed with hypothroidism on Christmas Eve after blood tests. My symptoms are tiredness joint pain numbness in left arm and leg

Dizziness to name a few. GP rang me as soon as blood tests came back to see him urgently. My TSH was 79 and T4 6.4. I have taken 25mg levothyroxine for 2weeks...

Dizziness to name a few. GP rang me as soon as blood tests came back to see him ...

Sue777

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Any anti-depressant conducive with thyroid problems?

Recently discovering that my long term (20 years) use of anti-depressants, ie: seroxat; peroxitine; fluexotone have had an adverse reaction on my thyroid...

Recently discovering that my long term (20 years) use of anti-depressants, ie: s...

cc120

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Can nutri thyroid be as effective as synthetic / natural desiccated thyroid?

As I am still not diagnosed as hypothyroid, unless I am will be taking nutri-thyroid so would appreciate any comments/ experiences?

As I am still not diagnosed as hypothyroid, unless I am will be taking nutri-thy...

cc120

•11 years ago

10 Replies

I have underactive thyroid and really struggling to loose weights!

I'm 20 years old. Before I had under active thyroid I had all the common symptoms including weight gain, I had blood tests and it came back with me having...

I'm 20 years old. Before I had under active thyroid I had all the common symptom...

Dizzieejinxx

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Has anyone seen Dr Paul Jenkins in London?

My friend who has Hashimoto's is thinking of seeing Dr Jenkins at the London Endocrine Centre. Has anyone seen him? If so could you please let me know by pm...

My friend who has Hashimoto's is thinking of seeing Dr Jenkins at the London End...

Jow11

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Hi there, can anyone tell me if Dr D-P does any clinics in Scotland, and the best way to self refer. Thanks aml

s24annmarie

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Taking medication since May 2013 and still don´t feel any better!

I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid in May (I was 47 at the time) after at least a year or so of feeling exhausted all the time, hair was thinning and...

I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid in May (I was 47 at the time) after...

Bristol1965

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Dental woes

Currently having dental treatment to remove a large number of mercury filled amalgams. Yesterday I was out for lunch and, despite choosing something very soft...

Currently having dental treatment to remove a large number of mercury filled ama...

Hidden

•11 years ago

13 Replies

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All posts for January 2014

Ugh, heartburn!

Just had my tsh results back and even though I've had an increase of meds from 50 to 75mg every other day , the rate has increased.

Hi does anyone with thyroid troubles have severe anxiety problems

well that was a waste of time

Swelling - lips and hands?

Does anyone have problems with body temperature regulation?

If my son stays with me after radioactive treatment for o/active thyroid, will it affect me as I have had radiotherapy for breast cancer?

How Long Should wait after taking t3 for test?

Am I imagining that a change of thyroxine brand (at same dose/ time of day) is more effective or does it's efficacy accumulate over time?

Can I self-treat? If so, how?

Dr Downing no longer practicing in York - York clinic closed :-(

Missing eyebrows

More incentives for GP's for diabetes

Latest bloods on armour - still feeling symptomatic even tho being told normal?

The Living Matrix

Please would someone explain why some need to take T4 as well as T3?

Greetings everyone, I hv hypothyroidism & I'll be requesting a lab soon to find out what I'm deficient in, what shld I ask they check for?

Imhaving thyroidectomy left hemi and thoracotmy left in 1wks due to large retrosternal multinodular non toxic goiter. Also bad asthmatic

Recent hypo diagnosis

Can antidepressants suppress some of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

Feeling fed up of not feeling well and being told it's depression.

started T3 10 days ago

Hi I was diagnosed with hypothroidism on Christmas Eve after blood tests. My symptoms are tiredness joint pain numbness in left arm and leg

Any anti-depressant conducive with thyroid problems?

Can nutri thyroid be as effective as synthetic / natural desiccated thyroid?

I have underactive thyroid and really struggling to loose weights!

Has anyone seen Dr Paul Jenkins in London?

Hi there, can anyone tell me if Dr D-P does any clinics in Scotland, and the best way to self refer. Thanks aml

Taking medication since May 2013 and still don´t feel any better!

Dental woes

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