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Empathy for a fictional character?

I'm just reading a book by one of my favourite authors,Stephen Donaldson,in which he describes one of the main characters. He describes her suffering passing...

I'm just reading a book by one of my favourite authors,Stephen Donaldson,in whic...

mumcat2

•10 years ago

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3 years later x

3years later and im still experiencing this horrible vibration and all sorts of weird and wonderful things.I have tried all concoctions of thyroid meds ,and...

3years later and im still experiencing this horrible vibration and all sorts of ...

fion

•10 years ago

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My doctor refuses to prescribe armour and I am at the end of my tether....I have stopped taking Levo due to side effects and feel terrible.

nattyg30

•10 years ago

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Who is "Dr B from Leamington Spa" & do they treat those of us who are hyper/with Graves?

I have just returned home from another pointless endo appointment with yet another locum who just sat there and ummed and arred at me. I'm pretty much at the...

I have just returned home from another pointless endo appointment with yet anoth...

CharlS28

•10 years ago

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what is the maximum dose of pig thyroid you can take and what is the maximum dose of levothyroxine and t3 you can take too?

i am just curious. i am self medicating on pig thyroid and need some guidance. doctors have left me with no other choice but to self treat

i am just curious. i am self medicating on pig thyroid and need some guidance. d...

Hidden

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Good news & bad news

So the good news is my GP has convinced the lab to test my T3 :) the bad news is I am vitamin D deficient :( My TSH was 11.2 (0.30-6.00) T4 15.8 (10.0-22.00)...

So the good news is my GP has convinced the lab to test my T3 :) the bad news is...

Shazy-B

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Contour = Nodule?

I really did not feel brilliant today and my neck felt more swollen so I went to the local walk-in centre. I spoke to a triage GP and although he said he was...

I really did not feel brilliant today and my neck felt more swollen so I went to...

Hidden

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Basal Body Temperature

I have always had a standard temp of 36.5C for as long as I can remember, as I have always had the luxury of not getting bitten as much by mosquitos when on...

I have always had a standard temp of 36.5C for as long as I can remember, as I h...

Glenys

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Desperate

Hello everyone, First time posting, could someone help. Been hypothyroid 15 yrs am now 61yrs, feel like I am in a living hell. Taking levothyroxine 100 mcg,...

Hello everyone, First time posting, could someone help. Been hypothyroid 15 yrs ...

Stevie

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Nodules & Cortisol

Been back to docs this morning - aaarrrrgggghhhh! So the ultrasound I had been told was 'totally clear' & 'perfectly normal' actually showed a nodule - 4mm...

Been back to docs this morning - aaarrrrgggghhhh! So the ultrasound I had been t...

HarryE

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Science Is Figuring Out That Men and Women Are Different, Who Knew?

'60 Minutes' ran a segment about the fact that medical science is finally realizing that men and women are different in how their bodies process...

'60 Minutes' ran a segment about the fact that medical science is finally realiz...

PR4NOW

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Been to hospital this morning and been told I definitely have fibromyalgia, been referred to pain clinic.

I am on liothyronine 20mg, levothyroxine 125mg medication and been told that levels are ok. Unf. I don't have list of results but will ask for this. I am also...

I am on liothyronine 20mg, levothyroxine 125mg medication and been told that lev...

Sc23

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Is fainting a symptom if Hashis ? Or rather near fainting spells .

Hi there just joined ,I have been on 25mcg eltroxin raised to 50 a few mths ago . Recently started feeling very fatigued with recurring near fainting spells ,...

Hi there just joined ,I have been on 25mcg eltroxin raised to 50 a few mths ago ...

Avalynd65

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Joint pain

Since starting my medication a few years ago, it is towards the end of last year and this year that my levo meds doseage has been tinkered with quite a bit to...

Since starting my medication a few years ago, it is towards the end of last year...

DawnieB

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Has anyone tried avocado oil for psoriasis?

Sorry, only tangentially related to thyroid (autoimmune) issues, but my psoriasis is spreading and on my face/hairline it looks very inflamed. I usually slap...

Sorry, only tangentially related to thyroid (autoimmune) issues, but my psoriasi...

puncturedbicycle

•10 years ago

14 Replies

sigh another pointless appointment: CFS?

I went in to see my gp today because I'm folate deficient and he hadn't prescribed 5mg folic acid when I saw him a few weeks ago. I quoted patient.co.uk's page...

I went in to see my gp today because I'm folate deficient and he hadn't prescrib...

chihiro

•10 years ago

34 Replies

What do I do now my TSH hasn't risen and Endo said he would only prescribe T3 if my TSH level rose after reduction of Levo?

I am due to go back to my endo at the end of the month. I have had all the usual tests done for arthritis, celiac, short synthesin, sleep apnia and all have...

I am due to go back to my endo at the end of the month. I have had all the usua...

feelold

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Feeling Bipolar on 75mg and then back to fatigue on 50mg?

Actually wondering if I am Bipolar now which is masked by brain fog in my fatigue periods. T4 is 17.7 and Tsh is 5.5. This isn't changing much at the moment....

Actually wondering if I am Bipolar now which is masked by brain fog in my fatigu...

Karunablue

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Nose bleeds anyone??

Before I was diagnosed with Hashi. I often got very minor nose bleeds, since being on meds. they have become less frequent. Last night I was awoken by a...

Before I was diagnosed with Hashi. I often got very minor nose bleeds, since bei...

beaton

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Glasgow Support Group Meeting tomorrow - Reminder Tuesday 11th at 7pm.

Hi Everyone, It's that time again :) The Glasgow group are meeting at Waitrose, Newton Mearns, in the cafe at 7pm, that's Tuesday 11th at 7pm. Everyone...

Hi Everyone, It's that time again :) The Glasgow group are meeting at Waitrose,...

sandrad

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Saw my Dr on Friday

I got my Thyroxin finally raised to 100mcg instead 50mcg, also got my eye appointment to hospital. Would be interesting to see if this 100mcg would actually...

I got my Thyroxin finally raised to 100mcg instead 50mcg, also got my eye appoin...

ThyroidHell

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Hi I am sorry about this, joined this community some ago and for many reasons have not continued (mainly being power and computer problems)

If it is okay will tell my story again,had a result of 7.7 on underactive in about November, was put on 0.05 m thyroxin, after about a month I felt great then...

If it is okay will tell my story again,had a result of 7.7 on underactive in abo...

661950

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Antibody test -hashi

Hi Could anyone confirm that the home antibody test kit with Blue Horizon is just a finger prick test for blood ? Many Thanks

Hi Could anyone confirm that the home antibody test kit with Blue Horizon is ju...

Banjogirl

•10 years ago

2 Replies

I was diagnosed about 8 years ago with Hashi's I have never seen anyone other than a GP is that normal?

Helenback

•10 years ago

9 Replies

SYNACTHEN TEST results

Since the last quarter of last year I have been more or less continually exhausted. I will have periods of up to three weeks were I feel relatively well -...

Since the last quarter of last year I have been more or less continually exhaust...

Philippa_R

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Mood swings

Hi all. Something that's been bothering me for a very long time (even before all of the hypo/Hashi's going on) and that is becoming more prominent lately -...

Hi all. Something that's been bothering me for a very long time (even before al...

Hidden

•10 years ago

22 Replies

Should Alastair Campbell Try Taking T3?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2555137/Former-spin-doctor-Alistair-Campbell-says-anti-depressants-continues-fight-mental-illness.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2555137/Former-spin-doctor-Alistair-Camp...

rosetrees

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Please help!

Hi, I'm new on here & wondered if any of you can give me some advice? I've been feeling very very poorly for about 4 years now. My hair is very dry & falls out...

Hi, I'm new on here & wondered if any of you can give me some advice? I've been ...

Nevaehjaide

•10 years ago

6 Replies

letter changed so appropriate for my dr

During my visits to you,I have expressed concerns that my symptoms are typical of those of ovarian cancer.I have spoken to you about some of the issues I...

During my visits to you,I have expressed concerns that my symptoms are typical o...

anbuma

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Help with symptoms & test results please

Trying to help a friend who lives in Australia Female aged 45 15 years ago found 3 thyroid nodules (multi-nodule goiter), has them biopsied every 18 months &...

Trying to help a friend who lives in Australia Female aged 45 15 years ago found...

cherrybaby

•10 years ago

3 Replies

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Empathy for a fictional character?

3 years later x

My doctor refuses to prescribe armour and I am at the end of my tether....I have stopped taking Levo due to side effects and feel terrible.

Who is "Dr B from Leamington Spa" & do they treat those of us who are hyper/with Graves?

what is the maximum dose of pig thyroid you can take and what is the maximum dose of levothyroxine and t3 you can take too?

Good news & bad news

Contour = Nodule?

Basal Body Temperature

Desperate

Nodules & Cortisol

Science Is Figuring Out That Men and Women Are Different, Who Knew?

Been to hospital this morning and been told I definitely have fibromyalgia, been referred to pain clinic.

Is fainting a symptom if Hashis ? Or rather near fainting spells .

Joint pain

Has anyone tried avocado oil for psoriasis?

sigh another pointless appointment: CFS?

What do I do now my TSH hasn't risen and Endo said he would only prescribe T3 if my TSH level rose after reduction of Levo?

Feeling Bipolar on 75mg and then back to fatigue on 50mg?

Nose bleeds anyone??

Glasgow Support Group Meeting tomorrow - Reminder Tuesday 11th at 7pm.

Saw my Dr on Friday

Hi I am sorry about this, joined this community some ago and for many reasons have not continued (mainly being power and computer problems)

Antibody test -hashi

I was diagnosed about 8 years ago with Hashi's I have never seen anyone other than a GP is that normal?

SYNACTHEN TEST results

Mood swings

Should Alastair Campbell Try Taking T3?

Please help!

letter changed so appropriate for my dr

Help with symptoms & test results please

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Empathy for a fictional character?

3 years later x

My doctor refuses to prescribe armour and I am at the end of my tether....I have stopped taking Levo due to side effects and feel terrible.

Who is "Dr B from Leamington Spa" & do they treat those of us who are hyper/with Graves?

what is the maximum dose of pig thyroid you can take and what is the maximum dose of levothyroxine and t3 you can take too?

Good news & bad news

Contour = Nodule?

Basal Body Temperature

Desperate

Nodules & Cortisol

Science Is Figuring Out That Men and Women Are Different, Who Knew?

Been to hospital this morning and been told I definitely have fibromyalgia, been referred to pain clinic.

Is fainting a symptom if Hashis ? Or rather near fainting spells .

Joint pain

Has anyone tried avocado oil for psoriasis?

*sigh* another pointless appointment: CFS?

What do I do now my TSH hasn't risen and Endo said he would only prescribe T3 if my TSH level rose after reduction of Levo?

Feeling Bipolar on 75mg and then back to fatigue on 50mg?

Nose bleeds anyone??

Glasgow Support Group Meeting tomorrow - Reminder Tuesday 11th at 7pm.

Saw my Dr on Friday

Hi I am sorry about this, joined this community some ago and for many reasons have not continued (mainly being power and computer problems)

Antibody test -hashi

I was diagnosed about 8 years ago with Hashi's I have never seen anyone other than a GP is that normal?

SYNACTHEN TEST results

Mood swings

Should Alastair Campbell Try Taking T3?

Please help!

letter changed so appropriate for my dr

Help with symptoms & test results please

Search posts

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Latest poll

✏️ Have you signed the UK Government Petition for Thyroid Research Funding?

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sigh another pointless appointment: CFS?