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Adrenal Support

Anyone started taking nutri-adrenal support without coming off thyroid meds. I was advised to stop taking meds for a week before i started to take...

Anyone started taking nutri-adrenal support without coming off thyroid meds. I w...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Ferrtin at 5!!!!!!!

My thyroid tests are grand at the most, but my ferrtin keeps dropping was 5.7 den 6.9 and now its a 5, no one seems interested doc wise and have told me to...

My thyroid tests are grand at the most, but my ferrtin keeps dropping was 5.7 de...

redcatstar

•10 years ago

17 Replies

How long does carbimazole ,and propanol take to relieve symptoms of Graves?my 18 ur old son suffering from severe fatigue,itching,brain fog

And dizziness.Been on treatment for 4 weeks..following blood test to determine level no improvement at all.Worrying as trying to finish ALevels and struggling...

And dizziness.Been on treatment for 4 weeks..following blood test to determine l...

claira

•10 years ago

9 Replies

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Hi, I have just had a TPO Ab test done and the level was 11.3. Could anyone tell me if this is normal? I haven't been able to find the range

Zxspectrum

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Pain between Shoulders ?

Anyone experience this from this wonderful thyroid cancer disease?

stevehat

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Great no BS blog post on how to deal with Thyroid Cancer.

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/the-purple-fig/thyroid-cancer_b_4724872.html

Clutter

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Can someone please comment on my recent blood results.

Currently taking 100mcg/125mcg levo alternately Just got my blood results yesterday. Receptionist said a note had been made to reduce levo to 75mcg although I...

Currently taking 100mcg/125mcg levo alternately Just got my blood results yeste...

lucylocks

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Hospital tests results

I always get my results from my GP printed off but how do I get hospital blood test results? I have had a lot done recently only to be told that they'll get in...

I always get my results from my GP printed off but how do I get hospital blood t...

Maggiet

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Hi. Has anyone else experienced very low defence against digestive infections - possibly linked to low stomach acid?

I have what seems to be an incredibly low defence against digestive infections and am desperately trying to find out why. If I imagine that most people's...

I have what seems to be an incredibly low defence against digestive infections a...

Scooterguy

•10 years ago

18 Replies

i feel that I have to share an astounding happening with all !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

to start my lady has been treated for ' thyroid eye disease ' for the past 9-10 months at a major hospital by a super CONSULTANT and on the last visit, 1.1/2...

to start my lady has been treated for ' thyroid eye disease ' for the past 9-10 ...

alangardner

•10 years ago

17 Replies

0n thyroxine tsh and free t4 levels went up so thyroxine increased why would this be I running 3miles one day swimming 40 lengths next

It was rheumatologist who requested go to stArt on thyroxine started in25mcg for 3 months levels of tsh and free t4 went up tsh from 5.2 to 7.4 and free t4...

It was rheumatologist who requested go to stArt on thyroxine started in25mcg for...

pursey

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Gluten free - Sally's sizzling sausages - try saying that three times very fast!!!!!

Hi all, Another website that might interest all those that are gluten free. Unfortunately they are not for me as I am a veggie but I wont let that stop me...

Hi all, Another website that might interest all those that are gluten free. Un...

Moggie

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Hi everyone, can you advise me on ferritin levels?

Still undiagnosed, but have all symptoms of hypo thyroid. When I first became ill 3years ago my ferritin level was 7. Gp gave medication until it reached 12...

Still undiagnosed, but have all symptoms of hypo thyroid. When I first became il...

Schoolhouse

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Finally an endo who listens!

Hi everybody just thought I would give some hope to people who are suffering from Hashi's. I was put on thyroxine a few years ago because of high antibodies...

Hi everybody just thought I would give some hope to people who are suffering fro...

shezaroo123

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Should I take my levothyroxine the night before my blood tests?

I am post RAI, given a script of levothyroxine to take nightly. I am booked into my doctors early Monday morning for blood test (have to phone consultant's sec...

I am post RAI, given a script of levothyroxine to take nightly. I am booked into...

BillieSt

•10 years ago

6 Replies

How do I raise my T4 level, my tsh is below one but T4 is always around 14. I'm on 150 mcg thyroxine. Many thanks if anyone can advice me.

Butterfly_79

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Feeling I cannot cope!

Hi - I originally posted a message titled 'Bad News' re dosage of Levo. Now I have a face 2 face meeting with the 2 doctors and the practice manager on...

Hi - I originally posted a message titled 'Bad News' re dosage of Levo. Now I h...

cyfrin

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Flakey, itchy scalp with hypothyroidism.

Can anyone help with a treatment for this distressing condition. I'm on levo 125mcg and my symptoms are well controlled but I have this awful flakey and itchy...

Can anyone help with a treatment for this distressing condition. I'm on levo 12...

Flowers2

•10 years ago

22 Replies

(Just for fun) - Blood Tests and how to interpret them (or not)

I had an idea my TSH might have risen as I have thyroid type symptoms again and haven't been feeling as well as I was. I decided it was time for a retest...

I had an idea my TSH might have risen as I have thyroid type symptoms again and ...

rosetrees

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Lost

I deleted my last post as I didn't feel I was explaining myself very clearly so apologies in advance for that. I can easily say that yes, I have been worrying...

I deleted my last post as I didn't feel I was explaining myself very clearly so ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Still have insomnia despite my blood tests improving slowly. Driving me crazy now. Still feel very shaky.

Have been refered to see endo. Will see go on Monday to my gp . this is ruining my life . Had temazepan 10 mgs but it doesn't' keep me asleep all night. can...

Have been refered to see endo. Will see go on Monday to my gp . this is ruining...

Hidden

•10 years ago

14 Replies

How is this type of jump in medication likely to affect me?

Hello. I'm a newbie and was hoping for some advice. I suffered from Graves and had radioactive iodine treatment at the end of 2013. Since then I've had two...

Hello. I'm a newbie and was hoping for some advice. I suffered from Graves and ...

pinkred

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Does anybody take multivitamins with their levothyroxine?

Just started taking multivitamins in the morning with my levo because due to being a fussy eater, i'm not getting what my body needs. Just wondering if I...

Just started taking multivitamins in the morning with my levo because due to bei...

jodes9709

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Insulin suppression test and PLENADREN??

Is anyone on plenadren? Or has anyone ever heard of it?!! Also how many people have had an insulin suppression test. My endo says it is dangerous however...

Is anyone on plenadren? Or has anyone ever heard of it?!! Also how many people h...

Hidden

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Strange experience

Had a not so nice experience last night and wondered if anyone has experienced similar? During the night I kept waking up with a racing pulse and felt like my...

Had a not so nice experience last night and wondered if anyone has experienced s...

Tweetypie28

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Chronic kidney disease stage 3

Hi everyone I'm a bit confused as usual (lol). I went back through my paper work after reading a post on here last week about chronic kidney disease. In one...

Hi everyone I'm a bit confused as usual (lol). I went back through my paper wor...

Tweetypie28

•10 years ago

22 Replies

Acid reflux, Shoulder Pain since increase of Levothyroxine from 50 to 75mg.

I have had my Thyroxine dose increased by my specialist from 50 to 75mg. However my first attempt at this I had to stop after 3 days. I got intense pain in my...

I have had my Thyroxine dose increased by my specialist from 50 to 75mg. However...

Hidden

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Forgot dose 3 days before blood test

I forgot to take my 125mg levothyroxine dose 3 days before I have a blood test for my thyroid medication review. I skipped the dose and took my next one the...

I forgot to take my 125mg levothyroxine dose 3 days before I have a blood test f...

Pollydolly

•10 years ago

2 Replies

how much anyone expect to increase in ft3 when on 75mcg levothyroxine hen optimal..and 75mcg is a big dose or not?

rai44

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Please could somebody help me decipher my blood results.

I was diagnosed with Hashimotos in 2011 and I now take 75mg of Thyroxine and 40mg T3 liothyrinine. I feel quite well at the moment apart from achy feet and...

I was diagnosed with Hashimotos in 2011 and I now take 75mg of Thyroxine and 40m...

pkay

•10 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for February 2014

Adrenal Support

Ferrtin at 5!!!!!!!

How long does carbimazole ,and propanol take to relieve symptoms of Graves?my 18 ur old son suffering from severe fatigue,itching,brain fog

Hi, I have just had a TPO Ab test done and the level was 11.3. Could anyone tell me if this is normal? I haven't been able to find the range

Pain between Shoulders ?

Great no BS blog post on how to deal with Thyroid Cancer.

Can someone please comment on my recent blood results.

Hospital tests results

Hi. Has anyone else experienced very low defence against digestive infections - possibly linked to low stomach acid?

i feel that I have to share an astounding happening with all !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

0n thyroxine tsh and free t4 levels went up so thyroxine increased why would this be I running 3miles one day swimming 40 lengths next

Gluten free - Sally's sizzling sausages - try saying that three times very fast!!!!!

Hi everyone, can you advise me on ferritin levels?

Finally an endo who listens!

Should I take my levothyroxine the night before my blood tests?

How do I raise my T4 level, my tsh is below one but T4 is always around 14. I'm on 150 mcg thyroxine. Many thanks if anyone can advice me.

Feeling I cannot cope!

Flakey, itchy scalp with hypothyroidism.

(Just for fun) - Blood Tests and how to interpret them (or not)

Lost

Still have insomnia despite my blood tests improving slowly. Driving me crazy now. Still feel very shaky.

How is this type of jump in medication likely to affect me?

Does anybody take multivitamins with their levothyroxine?

Insulin suppression test and PLENADREN??

Strange experience

Chronic kidney disease stage 3

Acid reflux, Shoulder Pain since increase of Levothyroxine from 50 to 75mg.

Forgot dose 3 days before blood test

how much anyone expect to increase in ft3 when on 75mcg levothyroxine hen optimal..and 75mcg is a big dose or not?

Please could somebody help me decipher my blood results.

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