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Shall I try NDT?

I reacted badly to Levo years ago so my GP put me on the T3 Liothyronine alone on a 10mg dose. I did feel brighter and better. Since having a small operation...

I reacted badly to Levo years ago so my GP put me on the T3 Liothyronine alone ...

bcdgn

•10 years ago

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My bloods are normal yet I've all symptoms of thyroid problems. Has this happened to anyone else? GP thinks its funny that I'm so persistent

Gp's focused on my weight gain rather than all my symptoms and has referred me to an obesity clinic!!

Gp's focused on my weight gain rather than all my symptoms and has referred me t...

Mamma23

•10 years ago

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I have two different tubs of T3. One is Goldshield and the other Mercury Pharma. Are they both the same?

Usually they all same mercury pharma.

Neeta-K

•10 years ago

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is it possible to have optimal blood test results but still be hypo?

I'm currently on 100levo daily, recent tsh 0.2(range from 0.3) ft4 19 ( 12_21) had ft3 done privately and 6 (range to 6.5) but wondering if it's possible to...

I'm currently on 100levo daily, recent tsh 0.2(range from 0.3) ft4 19 ( 12_21) h...

ianessex

•10 years ago

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A little bit of a strange question but does anyone of you sweat under the armpits while shivering cold ?

Hidden

•10 years ago

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what to do next my TSh was 2.7 6 months on3.87 tthen six months on 2.9 still have symptoms joint pain, depression, tired put weight on easy

There was another blood test he did it came back 22 but not sure what it was but I'm sure he said the upper in the range was 32 might have something to do...

There was another blood test he did it came back 22 but not sure what it was but...

shirley7

•10 years ago

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Readers of 'What Doctors Don't Tell You' magazine - opinions appreciated

I've often seen this magazine mentioned on here and it seems to receive favourable reviews. Am interested in subscribing, maybe. The website content, apart...

I've often seen this magazine mentioned on here and it seems to receive favourab...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Feeling very run down :(

Anyone feel as though their energy is just dwindling but they still have to carry on? I feel like a car with an empty petrol tank but running on fumes. Sounds...

Anyone feel as though their energy is just dwindling but they still have to carr...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Good news

I've come back from drs gobsmacked. I showed Gp swollen hands and dry heels and was told 'of course we'll supply you with thyroxine.' She thought the dose...

I've come back from drs gobsmacked. I showed Gp swollen hands and dry heels and...

serena

•10 years ago

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Where do we go now our dear Dr. Skinner has passed?

I was due to see him in January and get my next prescription of Armour, I am at a loss now what to do. My GP is like many others blinkered by the fact being...

I was due to see him in January and get my next prescription of Armour, I am at...

Dobby

•10 years ago

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Thyroidectomy without potassium iodide? Still feel awful with 'in range' results. And how can I raise my TSH? Any great graves' endos?

Okay so I was wondering if anyone had a thyroidectomy without the iodide before? I've read it doesn't make a lot of difference but will I find a surgeon to...

Okay so I was wondering if anyone had a thyroidectomy without the iodide before?...

Wiggy29

•10 years ago

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Mercury Phama not making Eltroxin and cannot say when they will.

Went to my local Pharmacy yesterday (8.1.2014) they didn't have any 100 Eltroxin. They rang their wholesale and they had run out and they hadn't had a delivery...

Went to my local Pharmacy yesterday (8.1.2014) they didn't have any 100 Eltroxin...

Kathy21

•10 years ago

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Joint pain caused by low oestrogen,apparently.

I only started geting joint pains (in wrist and ankle)over past wk or so,it started just before my period so i tjought it must be somehow hormone related.Today...

I only started geting joint pains (in wrist and ankle)over past wk or so,it star...

cloud1

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Hi does anyone know how long it takes for carbimozole to start to raise tsh?

Thankyou in advance

Hidden

•10 years ago

16 Replies

MRI results

I posted on here over a week ago that i was having an MRI of my lumber spine...the results are that i have a massive bulge in L5 and S1 disc which is causing...

I posted on here over a week ago that i was having an MRI of my lumber spine...t...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

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DR GORDON SKINNER

I have not been able to login to HealthUnlocked for quite some time and about an hour ago I read a post with a line about the death of Dr S. I thought "oh no...

I have not been able to login to HealthUnlocked for quite some time and about an...

Mistral

•10 years ago

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Son had blood tests done - came back with Serum Free T4 Level of 11.1 (range 9-24), Serum TSH Level of 0.59 (range 0.35-5).

He has put on a lot of weight and is continually tired and depressed. He also suffers badly with his tum, always very bloaty and uncomfortable and often...

He has put on a lot of weight and is continually tired and depressed. He also s...

pingpong

•10 years ago

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Help with my blood test results please. I have been reduced fro 125mgs Levothyroxine to 100 Iron 132 FT3 41 TSH 0.05 T4 14 Thank

dylansmum

•10 years ago

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I have an appointment with my Endo tomorrow, just picked up my blood results and desperately need some advice on what to say next!

Last March I posted my results and asked for opinions. The answer everyone came back with was that I was under-medicated and not doing very well on my meds....

Last March I posted my results and asked for opinions. The answer everyone came ...

tinatoxoph

•10 years ago

4 Replies

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HealthUnlocked•10 years ago

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Synthetic T3 without gluten, lactose, maize starch, etc in the ingredients - available in London anywhere?

Hi! I've recently been started on T3 Liothyronine 20mcg a day. I was surprised to find that there's lactose and corn starch in the ingredients. Another brand I...

Hi! I've recently been started on T3 Liothyronine 20mcg a day. I was surprised t...

Faith1

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Feeling faint, dizzy and exhausted

I have CFS and lots of symptoms. Recently I have less energy and no motivation. I have put on 5 stone in then last 2 years and literally feel like I am...

I have CFS and lots of symptoms. Recently I have less energy and no motivation. ...

fixit

•10 years ago

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Please help me interpret my blood test results ...

Hi everyone! I'm hoping some of you can help me understand my blood test results. They've *finally* found the test results I had done way back in October!...

Hi everyone! I'm hoping some of you can help me understand my blood test results...

CarolineC57

•10 years ago

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Hi, can you request the blood test results of spouse who is with other surgery?

My wife was diagnosed 2 years ago with CFS and is having a terrible time and I've had enough with her doctors! She's on all sorts of pills for migraines,...

My wife was diagnosed 2 years ago with CFS and is having a terrible time and I'v...

markg73

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Any news about Dr.P ?

Any news about Dr. P - hope he's OK.

jaxnbreeze

•10 years ago

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Son has Hashimotos tsh 3.8, ft4 14.9 on last week's blood test but has hypo symptoms - help

Worried about 10 yr old son. For the last two months he has not been himself and has been washed out and tired, losing concentration at school, anxious, pale,...

Worried about 10 yr old son. For the last two months he has not been himself an...

beckykingsam

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Agnus castus and thyroid levels?

I've decided to try agnus castus for PCOS and I when I asked in Holland and Barrett the lady said it's ok to take whilst on Levo (I'm having it with lunch and...

I've decided to try agnus castus for PCOS and I when I asked in Holland and Barr...

mountaingoat83

•10 years ago

24 Replies

hi everyone thanks for the kind words and helpful replys. we had the results back sand my son his a TSH secreting pituitary adenoma

nettie1

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Hashimoto's thyroiditis - having a flare up - HELP! Should I keep taking my Levothyroxine?

I am currently experiencing what I can only think is a thyroiditis flare up. Following a recent chest infection where I had to take all sorts to stop the...

I am currently experiencing what I can only think is a thyroiditis flare up. Fo...

hashihoppo

•10 years ago

2 Replies

I have regular injections of B12 however I have started feeling unwell again have problems with constipation and loose stools feel cold and

tired putting on weight was a size 8 now 14 to 16 Have a pain just underneath my ribs and in joints . I had my TSH taken first time was 4.2 second time was...

tired putting on weight was a size 8 now 14 to 16 Have a pain just underneath my...

cornetto

•10 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for January 2014

Shall I try NDT?

My bloods are normal yet I've all symptoms of thyroid problems. Has this happened to anyone else? GP thinks its funny that I'm so persistent

I have two different tubs of T3. One is Goldshield and the other Mercury Pharma. Are they both the same?

is it possible to have optimal blood test results but still be hypo?

A little bit of a strange question but does anyone of you sweat under the armpits while shivering cold ?

what to do next my TSh was 2.7 6 months on3.87 tthen six months on 2.9 still have symptoms joint pain, depression, tired put weight on easy

Readers of 'What Doctors Don't Tell You' magazine - opinions appreciated

Feeling very run down :(

Good news

Where do we go now our dear Dr. Skinner has passed?

Thyroidectomy without potassium iodide? Still feel awful with 'in range' results. And how can I raise my TSH? Any great graves' endos?

Mercury Phama not making Eltroxin and cannot say when they will.

Joint pain caused by low oestrogen,apparently.

Hi does anyone know how long it takes for carbimozole to start to raise tsh?

MRI results

DR GORDON SKINNER

Son had blood tests done - came back with Serum Free T4 Level of 11.1 (range 9-24), Serum TSH Level of 0.59 (range 0.35-5).

Help with my blood test results please. I have been reduced fro 125mgs Levothyroxine to 100 Iron 132 FT3 41 TSH 0.05 T4 14 Thank

I have an appointment with my Endo tomorrow, just picked up my blood results and desperately need some advice on what to say next!

Visit the HealthUnlocked office

Synthetic T3 without gluten, lactose, maize starch, etc in the ingredients - available in London anywhere?

Feeling faint, dizzy and exhausted

Please help me interpret my blood test results ...

Hi, can you request the blood test results of spouse who is with other surgery?

Any news about Dr.P ?

Son has Hashimotos tsh 3.8, ft4 14.9 on last week's blood test but has hypo symptoms - help

Agnus castus and thyroid levels?

hi everyone thanks for the kind words and helpful replys. we had the results back sand my son his a TSH secreting pituitary adenoma

Hashimoto's thyroiditis - having a flare up - HELP! Should I keep taking my Levothyroxine?

I have regular injections of B12 however I have started feeling unwell again have problems with constipation and loose stools feel cold and

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