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Unable to get rid of cold/flu symptoms

I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism & Coeliac disease around 2 years ago & currently am on 100mg Levothyroxine. I now seem to catch every virus going & when I...

I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism & Coeliac disease around 2 years ago & curre...

CazaKStan

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Bone Scan

I recently had a bone scan because I had pain in my legs, feet, arms etc, I had my result and I have osteoarthritis in my hands, feet, right knee and spine....

I recently had a bone scan because I had pain in my legs, feet, arms etc, I had...

mummytina

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Thyroid headaches....?

Hi all Do people usually find that get one of those headaches when they take new thyroid medication or increase their thyroid meds? Cheers Simon

Hi all Do people usually find that get one of those headaches when they take ne...

sporty333

•10 years ago

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Bad eyes after thyroidectomy

I had my TT at the end of September. Still trying to get my levels right but really suffering with my eyes. Up until my TT I wore contact lenses but since...

I had my TT at the end of September. Still trying to get my levels right but re...

keb5332

•10 years ago

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I have just had a blood test which states my TSH levels are 10.7. My Free T4 is 10.9

As yet I have not seen my GP for a follow up. I am an ultra marathon runner and over the last few months all my 'symptoms' I have put down to over training....

As yet I have not seen my GP for a follow up. I am an ultra marathon runner and ...

Suzy61Taylor

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Yesterday I got up, walked the dog, had breakfast THEN remembered my levo. Oh my gosh did I feel weird, is it normal? Never forgotten b4!

Chezp

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Med students spend 8 weeks studying endocrinology...

Neighbour's son is soon to be let loose on the hospital wards for 2 years. :o I asked how much of his training was devoted to thyroid and am dismayed, but...

Neighbour's son is soon to be let loose on the hospital wards for 2 years. :o ...

Clutter

•10 years ago

20 Replies

My GP surgery requires 48 hours notice to issue repeat scripts & warns px it's their responsibility to ensure they don't run out of meds...

So, WTF don't they fulfill the scrips requested? 16 Dec I requested several items. I received 2 weeks supply of Sertraline (instead of usual 4 weeks) and...

So, WTF don't they fulfill the scrips requested? 16 Dec I requested several ite...

Clutter

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Sjogrens anyone?

I've just been to the optician as I have had really sore gritty eyes for a few weeks. He says I'm not making enough tears and the normal time for a tear smear...

I've just been to the optician as I have had really sore gritty eyes for a few w...

Maggiet

•10 years ago

42 Replies

Please help. Been trying to get help for suspected thyroid probs for approx 2yrs through GP. Blood results erratic for a while.

Most recent blood tests have TSH: 6.09; Free thyroxine : 15. I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis since 2006. Feel i have classic symptoms of Hypothyroid eg:...

Most recent blood tests have TSH: 6.09; Free thyroxine : 15. I also have Rheuma...

jangus

•10 years ago

24 Replies

How do you feel in the morning?

I feel like my head is stuffed with cotton wool, and I get zapping type sounds in my head, to add to the tinnitus. I feel sluggish. Sometimes I don't know how...

I feel like my head is stuffed with cotton wool, and I get zapping type sounds i...

Gillybean129

•10 years ago

16 Replies

First post. I'm desperate to find some relief

Hi I have Hashimotos and took Levo thyroxine for several years then became very unwell. I later identified that I do not convert T4 to T3 so I managed to get...

Hi I have Hashimotos and took Levo thyroxine for several years then became very...

sunrising

•10 years ago

33 Replies

Running out of T3 and panicking!

Because of Christmas and increasing my dose of T3 I've put my order into the Mexican Drugstore too late and now I'm going to be out of them very soon. Not sure...

Because of Christmas and increasing my dose of T3 I've put my order into the Mex...

mstp

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Slimmed down January and some seasonal wind!

New Year passed very quietly for me, all the gang were out at parties or playing in bands, and I stayed in feeling reflective and cozy with two fluffed up...

New Year passed very quietly for me, all the gang were out at parties or playing...

MaryF

•10 years ago

28 Replies

Any news of Dr. P?

I was sorry to read that Dr. Peatfield is in hospital - any news on his progress?

I was sorry to read that Dr. Peatfield is in hospital - any news on his progress...

jaxnbreeze

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Happy New Year to you all

May this hare be the year that the Docs wake up and do the right thing!!!

tango1

•10 years ago

1 Reply

What probiotics do you use? Recommendations needed!!

I've been taking probiotics for quite a while but mine are liquid that needs refrigerating, which is very inconvenient if I'm travelling. Can anyone suggest...

I've been taking probiotics for quite a while but mine are liquid that needs ref...

Lolalois

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Problems with blood testing.

I'm just wondering if anyone else has problems with bloods? Specifically actually giving the blood? I have recently been having problems and needed a test but...

I'm just wondering if anyone else has problems with bloods? Specifically actuall...

carojay

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Why haven't I had a T3, even though it was asked for by GP

Around 10 years ago I had TSH (fairly low - around 1.5 I think) and T4 (12 - just above borderline), so wasn't followed up on, then around 6 years ago with New...

Around 10 years ago I had TSH (fairly low - around 1.5 I think) and T4 (12 - jus...

Glenys

•10 years ago

39 Replies

Hypothyroidism - or Diabetes or Adrenal Fatigue? Videos by Suzy Cohen

I found these videos informative. http://tv.naturalnews.com/v.asp?v=4CE4C4EBD8C341B89ADD5447AD1D67B2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axGVCSg1l_g - very...

I found these videos informative. http://tv.naturalnews.com/v.asp?v=4CE4C4EBD8C...

shaws

Administrator•10 years ago

18 Replies

Hypothyroid while trying to nurse

Hi, I'm a diagnosed hypothyroid for 12 years, taking 125ug levaxin every night. I have a 8 week old baby whom I can't exclusively breastfeed due to my low milk...

Hi, I'm a diagnosed hypothyroid for 12 years, taking 125ug levaxin every night. ...

pelin

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Hi I had a blood test after taking carbimozole for 4 weeks for overactive thyroid.I have received a letter from my gp today saying there is

No improvement so I need to see him on tuesday to alter my medication not sure if he means totally change or just alter dose(I am currently on 20mg a day).I am...

No improvement so I need to see him on tuesday to alter my medication not sure i...

Hidden

•10 years ago

13 Replies

How do bloods look?

Free T3 4.500 (3.1.-6.9) normal TSH 0.020 (0.25-5.0) cause of concern to GP always wants to drop my thyroxine from 150 to 125. I refuse as it makes me feel...

Free T3 4.500 (3.1.-6.9) normal TSH 0.020 (0.25-5.0) cause of concern to GP alwa...

pottyrai

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Saw my endo 30.12.13 he was very pleasant. T3 trial will be done soon as the letter gets to GP!!!Woop woop

I hope I will reap the benefits. I will drop from 150mcg to 100mcg of thyroxinne with added 10mcg of T3 then after 3 weeks drop to 75 mcg thyroxinne and 20mcg...

I hope I will reap the benefits. I will drop from 150mcg to 100mcg of thyroxinne...

pottyrai

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Should any other tests be requested in my case?

I was advised by the members of this forum, mainly reallyfedup123; Jackie and Clutter (thank you) to request tests on the Thyroid antibodies; Ferritin; Folate;...

I was advised by the members of this forum, mainly reallyfedup123; Jackie and Cl...

cc120

•10 years ago

10 Replies

what does doc mean when he says i am sub-clinical

wendypartridge

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Possible Risks with Long Term use of Anti Depressant/Anxiety/Psychotic Medications

Hi guys. Re. the disturbing but not entirely surprising material popping up these days regarding the claimed unreliability/susceptibility to commercial bias of...

Hi guys. Re. the disturbing but not entirely surprising material popping up thes...

vajra

•10 years ago

9 Replies

How long does T4 take to work in the body?

I suffer from Hashimotos as recent blood tests show I have high Anti-TPO antibodies at 41,000 (<34) and due to a very high TSH of 22 back in May last year I...

I suffer from Hashimotos as recent blood tests show I have high Anti-TPO antibod...

Hidden

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Does suppressed TSH affect my ability to get pregnant?

Hi, my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for a while now and I recently read a blog about suppressed TSH levels and how that can affect the...

Hi, my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for a while now and I rece...

Ozgal

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Hair falling out

Hi there, I need a bit of help with hair falling out, just had a dosage increase to 50 mg of levo. My hair is falling out , been back to see doctor , and they...

Hi there, I need a bit of help with hair falling out, just had a dosage increase...

lonewarrior

•10 years ago

20 Replies

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All posts for January 2014

Unable to get rid of cold/flu symptoms

Bone Scan

Thyroid headaches....?

Bad eyes after thyroidectomy

I have just had a blood test which states my TSH levels are 10.7. My Free T4 is 10.9

Yesterday I got up, walked the dog, had breakfast THEN remembered my levo. Oh my gosh did I feel weird, is it normal? Never forgotten b4!

Med students spend 8 weeks studying endocrinology...

My GP surgery requires 48 hours notice to issue repeat scripts & warns px it's their responsibility to ensure they don't run out of meds...

Sjogrens anyone?

Please help. Been trying to get help for suspected thyroid probs for approx 2yrs through GP. Blood results erratic for a while.

How do you feel in the morning?

First post. I'm desperate to find some relief

Running out of T3 and panicking!

Slimmed down January and some seasonal wind!

Any news of Dr. P?

Happy New Year to you all

What probiotics do you use? Recommendations needed!!

Problems with blood testing.

Why haven't I had a T3, even though it was asked for by GP

Hypothyroidism - or Diabetes or Adrenal Fatigue? Videos by Suzy Cohen

Hypothyroid while trying to nurse

Hi I had a blood test after taking carbimozole for 4 weeks for overactive thyroid.I have received a letter from my gp today saying there is

How do bloods look?

Saw my endo 30.12.13 he was very pleasant. T3 trial will be done soon as the letter gets to GP!!!Woop woop

Should any other tests be requested in my case?

what does doc mean when he says i am sub-clinical

Possible Risks with Long Term use of Anti Depressant/Anxiety/Psychotic Medications

How long does T4 take to work in the body?

Does suppressed TSH affect my ability to get pregnant?

Hair falling out

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