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Does anyone know of a GP or endo in Edinburgh who would prescribe levo?

I need to find a GP or endo who would prescribe me levo in the Edinburgh area. I was a patient of Dr Skinner and saw him two weeks before he died. What a...

I need to find a GP or endo who would prescribe me levo in the Edinburgh area. I...

stiltzski

•11 years ago

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Anaemia 2nd post....

Thank you for your replies. I actually had been to the GP five times since the anaemia diagnosis a year ago, feeling unwell with recurring chest infections,...

Thank you for your replies. I actually had been to the GP five times since the ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Hi, I am wondering if my Mother is hypo, she has Heart Failure and chronic leg pain and her TSH has gone up to 3 (Dr S wud say too high)?

Dr Skinner diagnosed me and my daughter and my sister, my Mother is also losing weight, she's always been very thin but now 5 half stone, also hs anxiety and...

Dr Skinner diagnosed me and my daughter and my sister, my Mother is also losing ...

dwsmith

•11 years ago

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Low dose naltrexone

Has anyone with thyroid problems tried low dose naltrexone LDN. It is used for various auto-immune conditions. I thought I would try everything else first and...

Has anyone with thyroid problems tried low dose naltrexone LDN. It is used for v...

Hidden

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Is thyroid cancer overdiagnosed and overtreated?

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2014/01/319_149577.html Surveillance may be suitable for 85% of patients with papillary cancer but what of the 15%...

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2014/01/319_149577.html Surveillanc...

Clutter

•11 years ago

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Difficulty swallowing?

I've been having real trouble swallowing when eating and there is no visible goitre. Does this sound weird at all? I feel like I'm imagining this. Thanks Jo...

I've been having real trouble swallowing when eating and there is no visible goi...

Hidden

•11 years ago

34 Replies

Old results

These are my old results I haven't got my new ones printed out yet, but what does everyone think of these?? Do the levels look good or bad what supplements...

These are my old results I haven't got my new ones printed out yet, but what doe...

Clmartin80

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Delicious Gluten free cakes

Lemon and Almond Polenta Cake Ingredients A little TREX, for greasing 125g (5oz) TREX, at room temperature 150g (6oz) caster sugar 4 large eggs ½ tsp almond...

Lemon and Almond Polenta Cake Ingredients A little TREX, for greasing 125g (5...

W3ndy2159

•11 years ago

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Private Endo's in and around the West Midlands.

Hello, I was lucky enough to see the lovely Dr Skinner who prescribed my Levo, my GP continued my prescriptions but I suspect are about to withdraw their...

Hello, I was lucky enough to see the lovely Dr Skinner who prescribed my Levo, m...

Lettie999

•11 years ago

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The thyrogastric syndrome: its effects on micronutriments and gastric tumorigenesis

Just read it... And note use of the word frequent . Not, as it all too often is suggested by medics, extremely rare! Or not a known issue. I know...

Just read it... And note use of the word frequent . Not, as it all too often is ...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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Why do I ache constantly ?

I have taken thyroxine for a year now. I feel a lot better but I still ache constantly the muscles especially in my back hurt so much. My last set of blood...

I have taken thyroxine for a year now. I feel a lot better but I still ache cons...

megan22

•11 years ago

8 Replies

The never-ending story of iodine - another chapter

Whilst we all know that iodine is critical to making thyroid hormone, and too little can be a “bad thing”, the real world uncertainty continues. Here we have...

Whilst we all know that iodine is critical to making thyroid hormone, and too li...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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First endo appointment Monday

I was recently told I'm hypothyroid with elevated Anti-TPO antibodies. I had my FT3 levels checked a couple of months ago but this was found to be in range. I...

I was recently told I'm hypothyroid with elevated Anti-TPO antibodies. I had my ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

22 Replies

I have been told recently that I have a kidney infection. Was given meds but they made me feel really bad so stopped taking them.

A few weeks later, I feel really sick and horrible and am looking for alternatives to standard nhs meds. HELP!!!!! Pleeeeeeeeeese

A few weeks later, I feel really sick and horrible and am looking for alternativ...

mowmow

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Fast heart rate but hypo symptoms returning on NDT

Hi I posted on here about 5 days ago re fast heart rate more oftern than not. I have gradually worked up to 3.5 grains of Armour but have dropped back to 3...

Hi I posted on here about 5 days ago re fast heart rate more oftern than not. ...

cat69

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Anyone been to Frenchay hospital (Bristol)?

I have my first endo appointment on Monday with a different endo however I've heard on here that he's very good. Can anyone who's been to Frenchay pm me so I...

I have my first endo appointment on Monday with a different endo however I've he...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Only recently been diagnosed but think i.m reacting to meds.

Hi i.ve recently been diagnosed with hypothyroid and put on 50 levo to start off with but i.ve noticed my pins and needles in my hands feet and sometimes my...

Hi i.ve recently been diagnosed with hypothyroid and put on 50 levo to start off...

antonia26

•11 years ago

9 Replies

No supplements required!?!

I see in the press this week that 2 different research strands have concluded that taking supplements if you are a 'well-nourished adult' is pointless and may...

I see in the press this week that 2 different research strands have concluded th...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Can anyone recommend somewhere I can get a test for all vitamins and minerals.

I would like to have them all tested if possible and not just individual ones. Would a blood test or hair analysis be the best way to do it. Is there a company...

I would like to have them all tested if possible and not just individual ones. W...

lucylocks

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Rotherham hospital

Can anyone please give me some feedback about the endos here Please

Hidden

•11 years ago

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What supplements do you take and which do you feel are the most important ones for hypothyroid?

And not just supplements - things like coconut oil. The ones I hear all the time are Vit D3, and B12. I take a few things, but I'm always wondering if I'm...

And not just supplements - things like coconut oil. The ones I hear all the time...

GentleOrange

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Two years since my TT. Changed from T3 to T4 yesterday. My voice feels gravelly today. Is this related?

TobyS

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Long term effects of just not taking the medication ?

So, am now so fed up with the GP(s) being unwilling to help me out - and being unable to pay for more private consults - I feel that I am at the stage that I...

So, am now so fed up with the GP(s) being unwilling to help me out - and being u...

SoozieQ

•11 years ago

30 Replies

justhad one blood test level came back at 13 they have done another test to make sure would that level make me under or over active anyone?

appollo1310

•11 years ago

6 Replies

thyroxine

hi im newly diagnosed to under active thyroid doctor put me on thyroxine 25mg 4 weeks ago n told me ive got to go for a blood test in 5 weeks time (next week)...

hi im newly diagnosed to under active thyroid doctor put me on thyroxine 25mg 4 ...

Emma020884

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Help with blood results please

My latest blood results are Free T4 26 (10-22) TSH 0.02 (0.30-5.50) my doctor says these are fine and dare I say 'normal' I don't feel normal by a long way....

My latest blood results are Free T4 26 (10-22) TSH 0.02 (0.30-5.50) my doctor ...

keb5332

•11 years ago

7 Replies

where are my posts

cannot find my posts I have received responses to.

anbuma

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Sorry if duplicate not computer savvy and sayin I didnt submit.After taking carbimazole for 6 weeks I finally last night felt nice and cool.

However today I am absolutely frozen so guessing going hypo.Weekend so GP closed.Is it a good idea to just stop carb what do you think I should do? Thankyou in...

However today I am absolutely frozen so guessing going hypo.Weekend so GP closed...

Hidden

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Is there such a thing as corn free NDT please?

I have posted on here many times before about my intolerance to levothyroxine, so I won't bore you all with the details again. Suffice to say I have tried...

I have posted on here many times before about my intolerance to levothyroxine, s...

thelady2003uk

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Newby here, Armour ?

Hiya, GeddaB, newby, from Perth, Western Australia here. I really like using this website so thanks !. Can you get Armour off script in the U K . ?

Hiya, GeddaB, newby, from Perth, Western Australia here. I really like using th...

Gedda_Bee60

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for January 2014

Does anyone know of a GP or endo in Edinburgh who would prescribe levo?

Anaemia 2nd post....

Hi, I am wondering if my Mother is hypo, she has Heart Failure and chronic leg pain and her TSH has gone up to 3 (Dr S wud say too high)?

Low dose naltrexone

Is thyroid cancer overdiagnosed and overtreated?

Difficulty swallowing?

Old results

Delicious Gluten free cakes

Private Endo's in and around the West Midlands.

The thyrogastric syndrome: its effects on micronutriments and gastric tumorigenesis

Why do I ache constantly ?

The never-ending story of iodine - another chapter

First endo appointment Monday

I have been told recently that I have a kidney infection. Was given meds but they made me feel really bad so stopped taking them.

Fast heart rate but hypo symptoms returning on NDT

Anyone been to Frenchay hospital (Bristol)?

Only recently been diagnosed but think i.m reacting to meds.

No supplements required!?!

Can anyone recommend somewhere I can get a test for all vitamins and minerals.

Rotherham hospital

What supplements do you take and which do you feel are the most important ones for hypothyroid?

Two years since my TT. Changed from T3 to T4 yesterday. My voice feels gravelly today. Is this related?

Long term effects of just not taking the medication ?

justhad one blood test level came back at 13 they have done another test to make sure would that level make me under or over active anyone?

thyroxine

Help with blood results please

where are my posts

Sorry if duplicate not computer savvy and sayin I didnt submit.After taking carbimazole for 6 weeks I finally last night felt nice and cool.

Is there such a thing as corn free NDT please?

Newby here, Armour ?

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