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Thyroid support meetings held bi monthly in croydon

If you are suffering and just need a little support (I know I do) email me directly karenmyrng@aol.com for details of our bi monthly support meetings in...

If you are suffering and just need a little support (I know I do) email me direc...

karenmyring

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Fish Oil Cited in Dramatic Healing After Severe Brain Trauma

This is an informative excerpt from Dr Mercola:- Animal-based omega-3 fat, such as krill oil, is essential for optimal health, and particularly critical...

This is an informative excerpt from Dr Mercola:- Animal-based omega-3 fat, ...

shaws

Administrator•10 years ago

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Hi everyone , I have hashimotos and having problems when I take thyroxine and even tried t3 and still the same .

I keep getting pain on the left side of my head towards the top , has anyone got an idea of what could be causing it .im wondering if it could be a problem...

I keep getting pain on the left side of my head towards the top , has anyone go...

Connor10

•10 years ago

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There maybe something to interest some here.........

http://hypothyroidmom.com/mental-disorder-or-undiagnosed-hypothyroidism/

Helenback

•10 years ago

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Don't feel well but doctor says I am fine. Is she right?

I'm new here and I feel very confused with what is happening to me. My doctor ran some tests and says all is fine. I had suggested that perhaps it was my...

I'm new here and I feel very confused with what is happening to me. My doctor ra...

hypro

•10 years ago

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Hey all, thought I was going out of my mind for last six years, had so many symptoms but levels stayed low, but not low enough for any help

How reassuring to find that I was in touch with my own body, and not a hypercontryact,as I was made to feel.am now on levothyroxine (two weeks) and already...

How reassuring to find that I was in touch with my own body, and not a hypercont...

charli1

•10 years ago

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Have any DHEA users found it gives them spots/acne?

I'm taking 12.5mg daily as suggested by my doctor and as a result of testing for deficiency. I've been taking it for about 6-8 weeks and am suddenly noticing...

I'm taking 12.5mg daily as suggested by my doctor and as a result of testing for...

Lolalois

•10 years ago

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revamped letter to practice manager .opinions please

Thank you fro all your advice Dear During my visits to Dr ------,I have expressed concerns that my symptoms are typical of those of ovarian cancer ,I...

Thank you fro all your advice Dear During my visits to Dr ------,I have ...

anbuma

•10 years ago

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Reverse. T3

Reverse t3 results 35.8 Range 0 - 35 Is this a concern ?

bennion666568

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Worried about test results, and Low temperature !

Hi, I recently had a private blood test to check my health, and the results suprised me. I have suffered with depression, and over sleeping for a while. My...

Hi, I recently had a private blood test to check my health, and the results supr...

Bigsi

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Can being hypo thyroid cause breathing problems?

I've never experienced this before but apparently I've swung hypo and now I feel like I cant fill my lungs? They feel weird & congested. My throat feels a...

I've never experienced this before but apparently I've swung hypo and now I feel...

Wiggy29

•10 years ago

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Hi. Was diagnosed hypothyroid 3 years ago & now been told I have CKD stage 3a? Can CKD be reversed with diet & exercise? I am a fit 52 years

I am sub clinical & currently on levo 75mcg / 100 alternate days. I was shocked to get this renal report, as I am monitored on a 3 monthly basis. Why was CKD...

I am sub clinical & currently on levo 75mcg / 100 alternate days. I was shocked ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Top 12 Gluten Myths That Are Dangerous to the Fibromyalgia Community

http://www.prohealth.com/library/showarticle.cfm?libid=18738

Clutter

•10 years ago

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An hypothesis about RT3 – did you know you might have a hidden pool of it?

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2014/02/08/rt3-hidden-pool/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+StopTheThyroidMadness+%28Stop+The+T

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2014/02/08/rt3-hidden-pool/?utm_source=feed...

Clutter

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Please take a look at my blood tests and help if you can

Serum folate 5.3ug/l (3.0 - 17.0) Serum B12 790ng/l (211 - 911) Serum TSH *0.17 mlU/L (0.2 - 4.0) Free T4 16.6pmol/L (10.0 - 30.0) 25 OH vitamin D 60...

Serum folate 5.3ug/l (3.0 - 17.0) Serum B12 790ng/l (211 - 911) Serum TSH *0.1...

rollonsummerrunning

•10 years ago

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Can extreme hard physical exercise effect your thyroid hormones?

I've been on thyroxine since 2006, started at 50 mcg a day and am currently on 300 mcg daily. As I'm in the army my work consists of a quite physical hard...

I've been on thyroxine since 2006, started at 50 mcg a day and am currently on 3...

swart9514

•10 years ago

24 Replies

These test results possibly seem healthy but I still experience fatigue and depression. So is it reasonable to try adding T3 to my T4 to..

.. try and alleviate these symptoms? I think I had Hashimoto's a long time ago. I take 100mcg of T4 so should I reduce to 75mcg and add 10mcg of T3? TSH 0.99...

.. try and alleviate these symptoms? I think I had Hashimoto's a long time ago. ...

yellow

•10 years ago

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Home blood test.

Has anyone used the Blue horizon home blood test for FT3? is it reliable? It would save a journey. Thanks Bev.

Has anyone used the Blue horizon home blood test for FT3? is it reliable? It wou...

Beverleyb

•10 years ago

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I am on nature throid and will like to know which is the most important results I must look out for .read tsh is not important T3 or t4

dxbgal

•10 years ago

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Has anyone gained a lot of weight after TT? I gained 12 lbs in 3 months and my eating habits have not changed.

Is there a weight loss prescription out there can help with this? Thought about HCG, just not sure what I can take that won't interfere with my thyroid meds.

Is there a weight loss prescription out there can help with this? Thought about...

Jillybean1

•10 years ago

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T4 to T3

If my body can't convert T4 to T3 does that mean It will be hard to loose weight and what other effect will it have on your body Tina

If my body can't convert T4 to T3 does that mean It will be hard to loose weight...

mummytina

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Is there a rule-of-thumb ratio to work out a decent starting level for T3, having 100mcg T4 at the moment?

I've been scan-reading "Stop the thyroid madness"and been close to tears when I read how many of us have been fobbed off with pure T4. I only managed to get...

I've been scan-reading "Stop the thyroid madness"and been close to tears when I ...

mumcat2

•10 years ago

23 Replies

No periods with Hypothyroid?

I understand that less frequent and lighter periods can be caused by HYPERthyroidism but what about HYPO? I've not had a period since last August. I'm 43. My...

I understand that less frequent and lighter periods can be caused by HYPERthyroi...

mrspinkrat

•10 years ago

3 Replies

is this a clearer picture

shows eyebrow hair loss ,facial rash ,swollen (bone growth?)nose and puffiness around eyes.dont know if you can also notice the discolouration(bruising?)on...

shows eyebrow hair loss ,facial rash ,swollen (bone growth?)nose and puffiness a...

anbuma

•10 years ago

12 Replies

My wife is 61 years old. Her pathological test shows TSH(Ultrasensitive), serum by CMIA 20.73 ? Hypo on therapy. What does it mean? 2 repli

She is feeling weakness. She has lost 3 kg. weight. Must she take medicine now? Is there any medicine available in homeopathy?

She is feeling weakness. She has lost 3 kg. weight. Must she take medicine now? ...

Mecon

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Another way to check if you have Hypothyroidism ? (CK) Creatine Kinase has an inverse relationship to T3.

Hubby had blood tests done as he had aching weakened muscles, cramps and tiredness. We are suspecting Hubby's symptoms might be linked to hypothyroidism, but...

Hubby had blood tests done as he had aching weakened muscles, cramps and tiredne...

Coastwalker

•10 years ago

2 Replies

butterfly rash of lupus?

is this typical butterfly rash of lupus .over nose and cheeks + swelling

anbuma

•10 years ago

20 Replies

can anyone see this

have what feels like enlarged larynx and thyroid and lump at top of neck.very sore to touch .bloods -TSH 3.2 .weight loss in hips and legs + swelling of...

have what feels like enlarged larynx and thyroid and lump at top of neck.very so...

anbuma

•10 years ago

5 Replies

feeling more awake today - yey!

I just thought I would share the good news - it has been a long time since I felt mentally awake and I am feeling a bit more positive today :-) I am not sure...

I just thought I would share the good news - it has been a long time since I fel...

Mrs_Somerset

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Feeling swoony and lightheaded

Hi All I am wondering if anyone can tell me why I am feeling dizzy and light headed at times - almost as if I am going to pass out but actually haven't. This...

Hi All I am wondering if anyone can tell me why I am feeling dizzy and light he...

Hannah13

•10 years ago

20 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for February 2014

Thyroid support meetings held bi monthly in croydon

Fish Oil Cited in Dramatic Healing After Severe Brain Trauma

Hi everyone , I have hashimotos and having problems when I take thyroxine and even tried t3 and still the same .

There maybe something to interest some here.........

Don't feel well but doctor says I am fine. Is she right?

Hey all, thought I was going out of my mind for last six years, had so many symptoms but levels stayed low, but not low enough for any help

Have any DHEA users found it gives them spots/acne?

revamped letter to practice manager .opinions please

Reverse. T3

Worried about test results, and Low temperature !

Can being hypo thyroid cause breathing problems?

Hi. Was diagnosed hypothyroid 3 years ago & now been told I have CKD stage 3a? Can CKD be reversed with diet & exercise? I am a fit 52 years

Top 12 Gluten Myths That Are Dangerous to the Fibromyalgia Community

An hypothesis about RT3 – did you know you might have a hidden pool of it?

Please take a look at my blood tests and help if you can

Can extreme hard physical exercise effect your thyroid hormones?

These test results possibly seem healthy but I still experience fatigue and depression. So is it reasonable to try adding T3 to my T4 to..

Home blood test.

I am on nature throid and will like to know which is the most important results I must look out for .read tsh is not important T3 or t4

Has anyone gained a lot of weight after TT? I gained 12 lbs in 3 months and my eating habits have not changed.

T4 to T3

Is there a rule-of-thumb ratio to work out a decent starting level for T3, having 100mcg T4 at the moment?

No periods with Hypothyroid?

is this a clearer picture

My wife is 61 years old. Her pathological test shows TSH(Ultrasensitive), serum by CMIA 20.73 ? Hypo on therapy. What does it mean? 2 repli

Another way to check if you have Hypothyroidism ? (CK) Creatine Kinase has an inverse relationship to T3.

butterfly rash of lupus?

can anyone see this

feeling more awake today - yey!

Feeling swoony and lightheaded

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