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ACTH test

Iv got my acth test in a couple of weeks and wanted to know if it is dangerous if you produce high cotrisol naturally on that day. My 24 hour urine test was 34...

Iv got my acth test in a couple of weeks and wanted to know if it is dangerous i...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

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Hi does anyone else out there that is hypo have had face and ear pain/pressure that radiates into shoulder. I

I also get a burning sensation and very tender scalp. All this is on the side where my thyroid is very tender

I also get a burning sensation and very tender scalp. All this is on the side w...

Caroline240265

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Does anybody know of a compound pharmacy that makes up Armour (NDT) without a prescription please?

I have a corn in medication allergy and because I have tried all available sorts of levothyroxine in this country, German brand L Thyroxine Henning and also WP...

I have a corn in medication allergy and because I have tried all available sorts...

thelady2003uk

•10 years ago

16 Replies

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Contraception

Ok, what contraception is best when your hypothyroid?? I'm going to family planning Tuesday but I know if I ask them what's best they prob won't have a clue!...

Ok, what contraception is best when your hypothyroid?? I'm going to family plann...

Clmartin80

•10 years ago

20 Replies

British Pharmacopoeia 2014

As the chimes of Big Ben faded away, the latest British Pharmacopoeia (2014) became legally binding. Does anyone have access to this to find out if the new...

As the chimes of Big Ben faded away, the latest British Pharmacopoeia (2014) bec...

helvella

Administrator•10 years ago

5 Replies

What could be causing my elevated ALT, liver profile, blood results?

I requested a vit D blood test and was given the form for a liver profile at the same time. No results from the vit D test yet but had to go back for a retest...

I requested a vit D blood test and was given the form for a liver profile at the...

Zubakuki

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Total thyroidectomy and pregnancy.

Will having a total thyroidectomy early this year affect my chances of conceiving or any subsequent pregnancies later in the year?

Will having a total thyroidectomy early this year affect my chances of conceivin...

nothyroid_22

•10 years ago

2 Replies

I have a multi-nodular thyroid which is also covered in cysts. Is full thyroidectomy the only option?

I'm scheduled for the surgery in the next couple of months but want to be sure that it's the best option.

I'm scheduled for the surgery in the next couple of months but want to be sure t...

nothyroid_22

•10 years ago

4 Replies

W/SW London Meetup Thurs 9th Jan 7pm

Hi all. Just a reminder that there's a W/SW London meetup in Richmond on Thurs 9th Jan (a week today). All are welcome. Table is booked and will most likely...

Hi all. Just a reminder that there's a W/SW London meetup in Richmond on Thurs ...

puncturedbicycle

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Advice please

As I have previously posted, my TSH is now 15 and following endos advice have stopped carb. Daily I am getting 'funny feelings' in my throat chest and it...

As I have previously posted, my TSH is now 15 and following endos advice have st...

GeorgieB

•10 years ago

3 Replies

just recieved letter from doc saying sending my son for mri scan his last results t4 normal t3 9.8 tsh 107.1 he had a total thyroid removal.

does this mean they are looking for a pituitary tumour. any advice would be great thank-you annette

does this mean they are looking for a pituitary tumour. any advice would be grea...

nettie1

•10 years ago

8 Replies

I have been on 125 or 150 levothyroxine for 12 years. It's causing so much weight loss.want to stop taking it anyone else got this problem?

tweed

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Hi any help would be great, I've had Graves' disease for about 10 years now and have had relapses but nothing like this one, I had my

Blood taken and results are tsh 0.03 and my t4 levels are 41.6. I'm shaking, feeling so agitated and my heart feels like it's going to pound out of my chest,...

Blood taken and results are tsh 0.03 and my t4 levels are 41.6. I'm shaking, fee...

Kylied

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Is thyroid and stomach cancer linked.

Hi i.m trying to find out if having thyroid problems can be linked to stomach cancer and i tell you why i.m asking. Firstly one side of my family my nan had a...

Hi i.m trying to find out if having thyroid problems can be linked to stomach ca...

antonia26

•10 years ago

18 Replies

I've got weakened,slight aching,left ankle and wrist joint;is this common in hypothyroid?

I only got it just before,and now at beginning of my period.The last time i had this symptom was a lil while after my preg-loss(earlier this year)and before...

I only got it just before,and now at beginning of my period.The last time i had ...

cloud1

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Since taking Artaris levothyroxine t4 I had had stomach ache.has anyone else had a problem. does anyone know about the other brand names.

I was on goldsheild a long time ago and that seemed ok but that company has been taken over. The doctor will not let me have the liquid due to the price .

I was on goldsheild a long time ago and that seemed ok but that company has been...

Suziedd

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Adrenals first, Thyroid Thereafter?

Apologies for duplication - not sure where to post for the best Hi, After the past 4 years of trying and a false start with a Dietician, I have very recently...

Apologies for duplication - not sure where to post for the best Hi, After the ...

SandraCC

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Adrenals first, Thyroid thereafter?

Hi, After the past 4 years of trying and a false start with a Dietician, I have very recently been dealing with a Nutritionist who does Biomeridian testing in...

Hi, After the past 4 years of trying and a false start with a Dietician, I have...

SandraCC

•10 years ago

19 Replies

New Vegan & hypothyroid

Hi I'm doing the vegan for January challenge - does anyone have any recipe ideas as I've heard soya/tofu is not good for hypothyroid.

Hi I'm doing the vegan for January challenge - does anyone have any recipe ideas...

clarence2013

•10 years ago

16 Replies

my last bloods taken in May when then said my thyroid anti bodies were positive but levels fine so did nothing

3 months later I had TED - these results mean nothing to me, and I've got 5 pages of them so I've posted what I think is relevant and would be interested in...

3 months later I had TED - these results mean nothing to me, and I've got 5 page...

catalonia

•10 years ago

12 Replies

When to have full thyroid bloods taken?

My endo has requested a full thyroid profile, which is good. But can someone remind me when is the best time to have the bloods taken? I take my levo in the...

My endo has requested a full thyroid profile, which is good. But can someone re...

Coppernob

•10 years ago

3 Replies

I got bloodtest tomorrow and forgot something ...

Hi all I would appreciate a little bit of help. I got a big bloodtest tomorrow which includes a lot of things but I just can't remember the following: I...

Hi all I would appreciate a little bit of help. I got a big bloodtest tomorrow ...

ThyroidHell

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Has anyone done a toxic metals test?

Hi I'm considering having one. Does anyone have any advice? Cheers Simon

sporty333

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Ideal pulse?

Hi all, I am wondering what an ideal pulse range is. I just took mine and it was 81bpm (I'm on T3 replacement) and then we did my girlfriends and hers was 56...

Hi all, I am wondering what an ideal pulse range is. I just took mine and it wa...

sporty333

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Confused

Been to visit endo on fri 20th dec he said I have no thyroid problem ... But he said I will never be tested at docs ever again I will have to go to him every 3...

Been to visit endo on fri 20th dec he said I have no thyroid problem ... But he ...

Loubelou1621

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Can coming off the contraceptive pill bring back all my hypothyroid symptoms?

I was doing well on T3 only. I decided to come off Dianette as I read a lot about estrogen dominance and also being on the pill long term can't be good for me....

I was doing well on T3 only. I decided to come off Dianette as I read a lot abou...

Neeta-K

•10 years ago

9 Replies

My New Year's resolution is to try harder with this petition

I wholeheartedly feel that the culture in our institutions and at times in the NHS could be improved for the sake of patients and staff. I have met many...

I wholeheartedly feel that the culture in our institutions and at times in the N...

MaryF

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Wishing all members a very happy 2014. May your health improve. Keep going strong.

Vivante

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Itchy dry flakey scalp

Do any of you also suffer from very dry flakey scalps? Mine is awful at the moment and even though I'm on correct dosage of Levothyroxin I am still having dry...

Do any of you also suffer from very dry flakey scalps? Mine is awful at the mome...

Maxdog008

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Iodine Supplements

Can anyone tell me if taking iodine supplements can actually help with an under active thyroid, if so which one to take. I am on 75mcg Levothyroxine and some...

Can anyone tell me if taking iodine supplements can actually help with an under ...

mg51

•10 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for January 2014

ACTH test

Hi does anyone else out there that is hypo have had face and ear pain/pressure that radiates into shoulder. I

Does anybody know of a compound pharmacy that makes up Armour (NDT) without a prescription please?

Contraception

British Pharmacopoeia 2014

What could be causing my elevated ALT, liver profile, blood results?

Total thyroidectomy and pregnancy.

I have a multi-nodular thyroid which is also covered in cysts. Is full thyroidectomy the only option?

W/SW London Meetup Thurs 9th Jan 7pm

Advice please

just recieved letter from doc saying sending my son for mri scan his last results t4 normal t3 9.8 tsh 107.1 he had a total thyroid removal.

I have been on 125 or 150 levothyroxine for 12 years. It's causing so much weight loss.want to stop taking it anyone else got this problem?

Hi any help would be great, I've had Graves' disease for about 10 years now and have had relapses but nothing like this one, I had my

Is thyroid and stomach cancer linked.

I've got weakened,slight aching,left ankle and wrist joint;is this common in hypothyroid?

Since taking Artaris levothyroxine t4 I had had stomach ache.has anyone else had a problem. does anyone know about the other brand names.

Adrenals first, Thyroid Thereafter?

Adrenals first, Thyroid thereafter?

New Vegan & hypothyroid

my last bloods taken in May when then said my thyroid anti bodies were positive but levels fine so did nothing

When to have full thyroid bloods taken?

I got bloodtest tomorrow and forgot something ...

Has anyone done a toxic metals test?

Ideal pulse?

Confused

Can coming off the contraceptive pill bring back all my hypothyroid symptoms?

My New Year's resolution is to try harder with this petition

Wishing all members a very happy 2014. May your health improve. Keep going strong.

Itchy dry flakey scalp

Iodine Supplements

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