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Plasma Folate too high, Serum Ferritin far too low - what can I take??

I have just received blood test results and it shows Folate as 24 (4 - 20) and states 'above high reference range' whilst my Ferritin is 56 (11 - 307) which,...

I have just received blood test results and it shows Folate as 24 (4 - 20) and s...

Loobs39

•10 years ago

2 Replies

A Pulse article on Coeliac Disease.

Article on Coeliac disease and its relationship between thyroid illness and diabetes....

Article on Coeliac disease and its relationship between thyroid illness and diab...

Moggie

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Overdose of levo

I've just realised that for the last 7 days I have been taking 150 mcg of levo instead of my regular dose of 125mcg. It's a long story and won't bore you with...

I've just realised that for the last 7 days I have been taking 150 mcg of levo i...

janiebell

•10 years ago

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Borderline results 2008 and now, though normal in between ? with symptoms?

HI I have had a lot of fatigue lately, weight gain, palpitations, lack of coordination, vertigo, dizziness, balance problems, sore throats, recently noticable...

HI I have had a lot of fatigue lately, weight gain, palpitations, lack of coord...

CloudDog

•10 years ago

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3 Steps to Choosing the Right Thyroid Hormone

This is an informative article:- http://chriskresser.com/3-steps-to-choosing-the-right-thyroid-hormone plus http://chriskresser.com/thyroid

This is an informative article:- http://chriskresser.com/3-steps-to-choosing-th...

shaws

Administrator•10 years ago

1 Reply

T3/T4 combinations

As Dr Lowe often said (as well as some other doctors) that T3/T4 (according to Research) was preferable than T4 alone. Despite his Rebuttal to the British...

As Dr Lowe often said (as well as some other doctors) that T3/T4 (according to ...

shaws

Administrator•10 years ago

2 Replies

Can a funny taste in my mouth be related to my Hypothyroidism

I've only had it a couple of times but it is rather unpleasant. I`m conscious it could put other people off because if I can taste it they could smell it. It...

I've only had it a couple of times but it is rather unpleasant. I`m conscious it...

amanda72

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Delayed response

It seems to take longer to move. I play in an amateur orchestra and cannot move my lips fast enough. Or my fingers. Still no sense of smell. Getting...

It seems to take longer to move. I play in an amateur orchestra and cannot move ...

lilliput

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Can Parathyroid Glands be seen on a Thyroid Ultrasound?

Hi All, Happy New Year. Hope 2014 will be a year of health and happiness for you all. I posted on here about a month ago as I suffer lots of Thyroid and...

Hi All, Happy New Year. Hope 2014 will be a year of health and happiness for yo...

Essex21

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Should I have been seen by an endocrinologist?

Hi, I am fairly new to this site although I was diagnosed as hypothyroid by my lupus specialist about 10 years ago. Within about six months I was on a dosage...

Hi, I am fairly new to this site although I was diagnosed as hypothyroid by my l...

bluebell99

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Urine infections and Adrenals

Hi all At the moment, I have cystitis which has come on all of a sudden. Having seen a few individuals on here say that they had this whilst taking Thyroid...

Hi all At the moment, I have cystitis which has come on all of a sudden. Havin...

SandraCC

•10 years ago

6 Replies

What foods are bad for the thyroid?

I've been trying to look for an article on the main Thyroid UK site about what foods to avoid when suffering from hypothyroidism but I'm unable to find it. Is...

I've been trying to look for an article on the main Thyroid UK site about what f...

Hidden

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Lump in kneck

Hi am hypothyroid for 12 month, have noticed a lump right side of windpipe yesterday, is this a common symptom, trying to get appointment with doctor

Hi am hypothyroid for 12 month, have noticed a lump right side of windpipe yeste...

cheryl3245

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Where can I get a 24 hour adrenal urine test done in the UK?

I have checked the Thyroid UK website for information but the companies that are recommended don't do the urine test for adrenals. The endo I see is totally...

I have checked the Thyroid UK website for information but the companies that are...

t3rcam

•10 years ago

3 Replies

1st step to a diagnosis ... GP seems helpful! :-)

Today I had my first appointment with my GP since finding out (through my internet research - including here) that my symptoms seem to "fit" Hashimoto's. She...

Today I had my first appointment with my GP since finding out (through my intern...

CarolineC57

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Iodine-enriched eggs wipe out illness in Udon Thani babies

An interesting exercise in iodine supplementation (in an area with a known deficiency). Most particularly, in my view, getting away from iodised salt (or oil)...

An interesting exercise in iodine supplementation (in an area with a known defic...

helvella

Administrator•10 years ago

3 Replies

diagnosed underactive put on 50mg levo. Came out in a rash and could not stop scratching. gp did not know what to do and told me stop meds?

Hidden

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Hungry all the time and aching eyes

Hello all - read this site religiously since I was diagnosed hypo back in April of last year. it's a life saver. I feel reasonably ok on 125mcg thyroxine but...

Hello all - read this site religiously since I was diagnosed hypo back in April ...

Bluemallers

•10 years ago

1 Reply

hi can anyone please tell me can you sort your thyroid out naturally. i started on levothyroxine 1 week ago and feel worse than i did before

hi can anyone please tell me can you sort your thyroid out naturally. i started on levothyroxine 1 week ago and feel worse than i did before i started it.i...

hi can anyone please tell me can you sort your thyroid out naturally. i started ...

bluedeb

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Baby has CH and there are Levothyroxine supply issues

Hi, my 6 month old son was diagnosed with CH at 10 days old. Just been advised there are supply problems with his Levothyroxine solution and none of the right...

Hi, my 6 month old son was diagnosed with CH at 10 days old. Just been advised t...

Boggle8

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Hi does anyone else feel nausea when taking 100mg of thyroxine its every other day with me. Anyone else think It will go.xxx

Does anyone else feel like this or am I hoping to soon. I go back this week to hospital but had bloods taken and they seem fine. Alix

Does anyone else feel like this or am I hoping to soon. I go back this week to ...

aliharry

•10 years ago

6 Replies

LDN.... The answer was no, but....

Hi everyone, I thought I'd put this in a post to let you all know. I've just seen my GP and although she had researched and suggested LDN the answer was a...

Hi everyone, I thought I'd put this in a post to let you all know. I've just see...

Hidden

•10 years ago

12 Replies

A Good Look At Good Health - Dr John Briffa

Dr John Briffa has an excellent website and keeps you up to take with medical articles in the media. I found this one very interesting.......

Dr John Briffa has an excellent website and keeps you up to take with medical ar...

lynmynott

Partner•10 years ago

6 Replies

Thyroid and Interstitial Cystitis (IC) and Recurrent Bladder Infection

I am about to write an article on the above topic (deadline 7th Feb). If anyone has had one or both of these conditions prior to a thyroid diagnosis and they...

I am about to write an article on the above topic (deadline 7th Feb). If anyone...

lynmynott

Partner•10 years ago

45 Replies

side effects

In September 2010 I was diagnosed with an over active thyroid. I was put on Carbinozole but further tests showed that this effected my liver, so an...

In September 2010 I was diagnosed with an over active thyroid. I was put on Carb...

Jacdavey

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Blood test moved forward - too soon?

I went to my practice today and have asked my blood test appointment be moved to a sooner date. I have had it moved to this Wednesday at 11:30am. I am...

I went to my practice today and have asked my blood test appointment be moved to...

Hidden

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Could I have a list of doctors please

Hi Could anyone kindly send me a list or tell me where to find a list (if on the site) of doctors preferably outside of the NHS that can help me with my...

Hi Could anyone kindly send me a list or tell me where to find a list (if on th...

sunrising

•10 years ago

1 Reply

is it normal for the goiter to feel enlarged inside my throat?

the best way to describe it is it feels as if I have something stuck in my throat, It seems to be there some days but not others.... I can eat ok but just need...

the best way to describe it is it feels as if I have something stuck in my throa...

amandac46

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Can you recommend a endo in Bristol that will prescribe T3 please.

alderney

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Dr's, Endo's who are willing to prescribe NDT?

I joined this website after the loss of Dr Skinner, who I'd been seeing privately for some years. As we all know, you can't get Armour or ERFA etc via the...

I joined this website after the loss of Dr Skinner, who I'd been seeing privatel...

Dibbles1

•10 years ago

9 Replies

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All posts for January 2014

Plasma Folate too high, Serum Ferritin far too low - what can I take??

A Pulse article on Coeliac Disease.

Overdose of levo

Borderline results 2008 and now, though normal in between ? with symptoms?

3 Steps to Choosing the Right Thyroid Hormone

T3/T4 combinations

Can a funny taste in my mouth be related to my Hypothyroidism

Delayed response

Can Parathyroid Glands be seen on a Thyroid Ultrasound?

Should I have been seen by an endocrinologist?

Urine infections and Adrenals

What foods are bad for the thyroid?

Lump in kneck

Where can I get a 24 hour adrenal urine test done in the UK?

1st step to a diagnosis ... GP seems helpful! :-)

Iodine-enriched eggs wipe out illness in Udon Thani babies

diagnosed underactive put on 50mg levo. Came out in a rash and could not stop scratching. gp did not know what to do and told me stop meds?

Hungry all the time and aching eyes

hi can anyone please tell me can you sort your thyroid out naturally. i started on levothyroxine 1 week ago and feel worse than i did before

Baby has CH and there are Levothyroxine supply issues

Hi does anyone else feel nausea when taking 100mg of thyroxine its every other day with me. Anyone else think It will go.xxx

LDN.... The answer was no, but....

A Good Look At Good Health - Dr John Briffa

Thyroid and Interstitial Cystitis (IC) and Recurrent Bladder Infection

side effects

Blood test moved forward - too soon?

Could I have a list of doctors please

is it normal for the goiter to feel enlarged inside my throat?

Can you recommend a endo in Bristol that will prescribe T3 please.

Dr's, Endo's who are willing to prescribe NDT?

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