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Adaptation to environmental changes - hibernation

Well - here's another excuse for us to hibernate - getting fat, grumpy, sleepy, dopey - certain celebrity dwarves come to mind? & avoid all things...

Well - here's another excuse for us to hibernate - getting fat, grumpy, sleepy,...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Kale/thyroid/and nutri bullitt smoothies!!!!

I've been using my new blender to help me loose weight!! I've been doing 2 weeks so far ( not lost anything, feeling such dispair!!). Anyway I've been using...

I've been using my new blender to help me loose weight!! I've been doing 2 weeks...

mummyG

•10 years ago

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I have put on 3 stone in the last 4 years and don't know why. Am peri menopausal. Am only 39?? Why??

White1

•10 years ago

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Dr.Tom on Gluten.

Hi All, Thought some on here would find this interesting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWQMekdXqZ4&feature=youtu.be Moggie x

Hi All, Thought some on here would find this interesting. http://www.youtube.c...

Moggie

•10 years ago

4 Replies

REFLUX WHEN UNDERTREATED

Can anyone point me in the direction of information about having Reflux if you are undertreated for Hypothyroidism please. My son has just spent four days in...

Can anyone point me in the direction of information about having Reflux if you a...

nightingale-56

•10 years ago

31 Replies

More success with T3

Here is new success story kindly submitted by someone who has significantly improved through the use of T3 and CT3M:...

Here is new success story kindly submitted by someone who has significantly impr...

PaulRobinson

•10 years ago

37 Replies

The Infallible TSH.

This has been posted in the past, so for members - this is a repeat. I think you will enjoy:-...

This has been posted in the past, so for members - this is a repeat. I think you...

shaws

Administrator•10 years ago

3 Replies

Basal Temp Tests and alcohol

Doc Peatfield says that if you have a drink the night before, don't bother doing your basal temp reading the next morning. Why is this? Would you readings be...

Doc Peatfield says that if you have a drink the night before, don't bother doing...

sheenah

•10 years ago

8 Replies

"Your medical exemption certificate is about to expire."

Got a letter today telling me my exemption cert is going to expire. I thought these were good for ages. It can't have been more than three-ish years - ? -...

Got a letter today telling me my exemption cert is going to expire. I thought th...

puncturedbicycle

•10 years ago

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This is an interesting article in PULSE magazine regarding treatments for hypothyroidism dated 30/1/14

http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/clinical/tricky-ten-minutes-you-say-my-thyroxine-dose-is-correct-but-i-still-feel-terrible/20005710.article#.UxCikfnV9cQ You need...

http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/clinical/tricky-ten-minutes-you-say-my-thyroxine-dos...

jezebel69

•10 years ago

27 Replies

A Celebration of Dr Gordon Skinner's Life

A Celebration of Dr Gordon Skinner's life is being held in Birmingham on 3rd May 2014. For more information please click this link:...

A Celebration of Dr Gordon Skinner's life is being held in Birmingham on 3rd May...

lynmynott

Partner•10 years ago

9 Replies

Help

Hi Everyone HELP Blood test results. on Liothyronine 20mcg daily. tsh4.12(6/02) lab didn't do t3 requested t3 (22/02) today i have results. tsh 6.73 and...

Hi Everyone HELP Blood test results. on Liothyronine 20mcg daily. tsh4.12(6/02) ...

Afaghieh

•10 years ago

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Have Hashimotos, been on too low a dose of thyroxine for 6 months, slowly raising dose but just raised dose for 2 weeks and have hyper

symptoms,can this be possible to raise by just 12.5 mcg to 112.5 mcg daily and feel hyper or am I just getting used to new dose and when will it settle down. I...

symptoms,can this be possible to raise by just 12.5 mcg to 112.5 mcg daily and f...

susiebow

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Can anyone tell me where I found...

I was browsing here yesterday and someone put in a link to a wonderful open letter,written by a thyroid patient who is also a nurse,aimed at doctors who treat...

I was browsing here yesterday and someone put in a link to a wonderful open lett...

mumcat2

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Autoimmune/Hashimotos and your GP can help.......

I just wanted to share a good news story..... Saw my chosen GP in a multiple practice; ( a lady doctor) who is relatively new, I hope she stays and is not just...

I just wanted to share a good news story..... Saw my chosen GP in a multiple pra...

LKA-dot

•10 years ago

8 Replies

red blood cells normal, B12 65 IF antibodies - doc stumped - any ideas

red blood cells normal, B12 65 IF antibodies - doc stumped - any ideas On Monday I was told I had B12 65, IF antibodies and diagnosed pernicious anemia I have...

red blood cells normal, B12 65 IF antibodies - doc stumped - any ideas On Monda...

Mrs_Somerset

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Blue Horizon blood test results - what do you think?

Total T4 is 93 (range 59-154) TSH is 2.71 (range 0.27-4.2) Free T4 is 14.6 (range 12.0-22.0) Free T3 is 4.8 (range 3.1-6.8) Took sample at 7.45am. Thyroid...

Total T4 is 93 (range 59-154) TSH is 2.71 (range 0.27-4.2) Free T4 is 14.6 (rang...

Hidden

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Can someone advise - daughter keeps getting tummy pains on lavo?

My daughter is constantly in pain in her abdomen area especially at night. In the morning after emptying her bowels the pain does not go away. Would this...

My daughter is constantly in pain in her abdomen area especially at night. In t...

anjh-blue

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Hashimotos v Straightforward hypothyroid: Are symptoms different?

Are there any specific signs or symptoms which single out Hashimotos from straightforward hypo? I have recently been told by a kinesiologist that Hashi's is...

Are there any specific signs or symptoms which single out Hashimotos from straig...

sheenah

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Test results

Can anyone decipher these test results please I should have added that I have Multiple Sclerosis and would this effect my results. Name of test (assay)Result...

Can anyone decipher these test results please I should have added that I have Mu...

jenny2803

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Levo medication gave me mental health issues. Pleased to say been on Armour for 2 weeks and feel great..

No mental health problems which had me in a state. My gp wants nothing to do with me because of all my complaints but the reality is they were wrong it was the...

No mental health problems which had me in a state. My gp wants nothing to do wit...

nattyg30

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Has anyone seen Dr Jean Haining? If so how did you get on??

babycatcher7572

•10 years ago

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Daughter with Graves, nearly 3 years on Carbimazole. Now on 60mgs a day and latest bloods are Free T3 18.9 Free T4 58.7. TSH has been 0.03

Symptoms getting worse and endo and gen surgeon just accuse her of not taking meds!! Does anyone know of an Endo anywhere in UK that really specialises in...

Symptoms getting worse and endo and gen surgeon just accuse her of not taking me...

Nell54

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Low TSH....so what does that mean?

4 weeks ago I was put on Levo (50) and I have just been for my follow up appointment with a different (lovely) doctor. The Levo has helped with my constant...

4 weeks ago I was put on Levo (50) and I have just been for my follow up appoin...

Redwinegirl

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Is T3 usually so immediate and obvious in its effects?Is one dose a day better than three?

I've recently gone back to taking liothyronine and Levo. Previous posts will explain why -it's not germane to my question anyway. I am convinced that I can...

I've recently gone back to taking liothyronine and Levo. Previous posts will exp...

mumcat2

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Did anyone feel tired after starting Liothyronine, the generic for Cytomel?

I have been on levothyroxine 75mcg for about 30 years but my T3 levels are at or below the normal range. I just began to take Liothyronine 5mcg three days ago...

I have been on levothyroxine 75mcg for about 30 years but my T3 levels are at or...

angelworld

•10 years ago

39 Replies

Levo: 50 TSH 2.1(0.35-5.5) and FT4 14.4(10-19.8). Is this good?

I posted a few days ago about a relative that is hypo.She has asked for her tft results and they are as above. I have no knowledge when it comes to thyroid...

I posted a few days ago about a relative that is hypo.She has asked for her tft ...

chihiro

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Still dazed and confused!!

I was diagnosed underactive thyroid in January and went for my second set of blood tests on Tuesday. I'm on 50 mcg of levo and i still feel knackered but i...

I was diagnosed underactive thyroid in January and went for my second set of blo...

sharonjarvis

•10 years ago

4 Replies

on 100mg thyroxine tsh 0.66 but for a couple of months I have felt hyper and gp says I am ok on 100 I cant sleep i am hot +agitated

do you think I may be over medicated ,thanks for any help,sheila

leather27

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Synthetic Levo

Sorry i forgot to add that i am taking Levo..

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for February 2014

Adaptation to environmental changes - hibernation

Kale/thyroid/and nutri bullitt smoothies!!!!

I have put on 3 stone in the last 4 years and don't know why. Am peri menopausal. Am only 39?? Why??

Dr.Tom on Gluten.

REFLUX WHEN UNDERTREATED

More success with T3

The Infallible TSH.

Basal Temp Tests and alcohol

"Your medical exemption certificate is about to expire."

This is an interesting article in PULSE magazine regarding treatments for hypothyroidism dated 30/1/14

A Celebration of Dr Gordon Skinner's Life

Help

Have Hashimotos, been on too low a dose of thyroxine for 6 months, slowly raising dose but just raised dose for 2 weeks and have hyper

Can anyone tell me where I found...

Autoimmune/Hashimotos and your GP can help.......

red blood cells normal, B12 65 IF antibodies - doc stumped - any ideas

Blue Horizon blood test results - what do you think?

Can someone advise - daughter keeps getting tummy pains on lavo?

Hashimotos v Straightforward hypothyroid: Are symptoms different?

Test results

Levo medication gave me mental health issues. Pleased to say been on Armour for 2 weeks and feel great..

Has anyone seen Dr Jean Haining? If so how did you get on??

Daughter with Graves, nearly 3 years on Carbimazole. Now on 60mgs a day and latest bloods are Free T3 18.9 Free T4 58.7. TSH has been 0.03

Low TSH....so what does that mean?

Is T3 usually so immediate and obvious in its effects?Is one dose a day better than three?

Did anyone feel tired after starting Liothyronine, the generic for Cytomel?

Levo: 50 TSH 2.1(0.35-5.5) and FT4 14.4(10-19.8). Is this good?

Still dazed and confused!!

on 100mg thyroxine tsh 0.66 but for a couple of months I have felt hyper and gp says I am ok on 100 I cant sleep i am hot +agitated

Synthetic Levo

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