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Getting quite worried

I have been getting tingling in my legs, feet and hands for some time and now it seems to go up into face, feels really strange. For the past week or so every...

I have been getting tingling in my legs, feet and hands for some time and now it...

Twitchen

•10 years ago

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50 of the best uses for coconut oil

Not sure if this has been posted before (sorry if it has) as I know coconut oil is a topic which comes up every so often on this forum but I hadn't seen this...

Not sure if this has been posted before (sorry if it has) as I know coconut oil ...

Pinklily

•10 years ago

1 Reply

I have just found out I'm pregnant, can I take pregnancy vitamins with levothroxine?

I am in the process of getting a formal diagnosis and on 50mg until I see the specialist in 2 weeks.

I am in the process of getting a formal diagnosis and on 50mg until I see the sp...

emay

•10 years ago

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Parathyroid problems - is there another site on here just for this???

I have been diagnosed with overactive parathyroid - been on here before but seem to have lost any info on people with parathyroid problems

I have been diagnosed with overactive parathyroid - been on here before but seem...

micksal

•10 years ago

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Being hyper which is a better therapy, antithyroid drugs on their own or block & replace?

I'm seeing my endo Monday and just wondered what people's views are on here as I might bring it up with him. I'd never even heard of block and replace until...

I'm seeing my endo Monday and just wondered what people's views are on here as I...

CharlS28

•10 years ago

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has anyone benefited from taking vitamin d daily rather than weekly? and do I need more ?

hi,, currently taking 20,000 units vitamin d weekly. my levels are better than ever at @ 88 nmols but I notice many people taking it daily instead in smaller...

hi,, currently taking 20,000 units vitamin d weekly. my levels are better than ...

ianessex

•10 years ago

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anbuma

•10 years ago

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anbuma

•10 years ago

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Problems with one eye only?

I have Hypothyroid but I also have MS. Because of having MS, everything (and I mean everything) I suffer from is put down to the MS but I feel that's not...

I have Hypothyroid but I also have MS. Because of having MS, everything (and I ...

MSer

•10 years ago

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TSH of 0.16

My tsh levels have never been so low 0.16 Im getting palpitations and heart flutters. Could my tsh be responsible do you think? Thanks

My tsh levels have never been so low 0.16 Im getting palpitations and heart flut...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

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had a tt 10days ago but dont seem to have hardly any voice or any power in the little voice i have sometimes. is this normal and will

it improve .both nerves in larynx? were seen to be in tact but voice seems less now than post op.Has any one else had this problem

it improve .both nerves in larynx? were seen to be in tact but voice seems less ...

sued007

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Goitres

Hi I am awaiting a Thyroid Ultrasound as my GP says I have a Goiter and wants to get it looked at. I forgot to mention to her I've had a Head and Neck CT in...

Hi I am awaiting a Thyroid Ultrasound as my GP says I have a Goiter and wants to...

Essex21

•10 years ago

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Anyone try a naturopath?! In the uk or even online eeek!

Am i being crazy?! I've found one in London that specialises in endocrine medicine. I've spent a year going Back and forth between an endo who says I have to...

Am i being crazy?! I've found one in London that specialises in endocrine medici...

Wiggy29

•10 years ago

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Stopping Levothyroxine

I was wondering if anyone has stopped taking Levothyroxine and what effect it has had on them and their health and is it wise to do this !!

I was wondering if anyone has stopped taking Levothyroxine and what effect it ha...

mummytina

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Can you request a second opinion on FNA slides?

Hello, I've just read this article: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21134564 Having just had two Thy1 (inconclusive) and one 3a (some atypical cells) I'm...

Hello, I've just read this article: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21134564...

wysewoman

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Hello after a bit of advice please

Im off for an ENT appointment next week due to issues with a hoarse voice that seems to appear every 8 to 10 weeks! GP says its nothing to do with Thyroid yet...

Im off for an ENT appointment next week due to issues with a hoarse voice that s...

sarah2237

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Making Sense of It All!

It's been 3-4 years since I first had a thyroid test, after having just been diagnosed with carpal tunnel. I had a pretty bad flare up and my knees and ankles...

It's been 3-4 years since I first had a thyroid test, after having just been dia...

Hidden

•10 years ago

8 Replies

3 FNA's two Inconclusive one a 3a - what to do?

Hello, So my saga began 8 months ago when I noticed a small lump in my thyroid. I was referred to an Endo. My bloods were all within normal range apart from...

Hello, So my saga began 8 months ago when I noticed a small lump in my thyroid....

wysewoman

•10 years ago

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I have had a blood test and my serum folate is 20.3 ug/L (3.4 - 20.0) "High". I do not know what all this means, but my doctor has not said

I have had a blood test and my serum folate is 20.3 ug/L (3.4 - 20.0) "High". I do not know what this means, but my doctor has not said anything to me about...

I have had a blood test and my serum folate is 20.3 ug/L (3.4 - 20.0) "High". I...

Marguerite9

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Does anyone else have a lot of breast pain? After having a hysterectomy at 45 I am now 66, so long past the menopause but get a lot of pain

in my right breast. I have had all the usual mammograms and even some emergency ones in between. The last time I saw the breast doctor he was quite rude and...

in my right breast. I have had all the usual mammograms and even some emergency...

Trish

•10 years ago

8 Replies

My husband has been taking 6 Nutri daily on Dr P's recommendation. Now his results show that TSH is too high and T4 too low.

He had a consultation with Dr P firstly and recently a telephone consultation. How can he get the correct balance? Also is Dr P still giving consultations as I...

He had a consultation with Dr P firstly and recently a telephone consultation. H...

alitom123

•10 years ago

6 Replies

North East Derbyshire & South Yorkshire Support Group Meeting for the first time! Date : Friday 21st February at 11.00am

Hi Everyone, Thank you for all the interest shown in wanting to start a support group. We are meeting in the Lounge/bar area at St Pauls Hotel, Peace...

Hi Everyone, Thank you for all the interest shown in wanting to start a support...

waveylines

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Is it ok to take Spirulina if you have had a total thyroidectomy and are taking thyroxine?

Hello, Iv been searching for information on Spirulina and thyroid. I have had a total thyroidectomy and am always confused as to what I can take and if it...

Hello, Iv been searching for information on Spirulina and thyroid. I have had a ...

Nerolifrogspawn

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Taking supplements - how long to feel a difference?

Feeling so drained and lifeless at the moment. Wondering if anyone has any idea how long it takes to bring levels up. Folate 3.83 ug/L (greater than 5.38)...

Feeling so drained and lifeless at the moment. Wondering if anyone has any idea ...

chihiro

•10 years ago

33 Replies

What medications can't you take with thyroxine?

In neither under or over active I've had a total thyroid ectomy due to Papillary Carcinoma, I've recently found out the hard way you can't take decongestants/...

In neither under or over active I've had a total thyroid ectomy due to Papillary...

TracieC

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Could anyone please explain these results?

Hi, I'm newly diagnosed overactive and at the endo for first appointment on Thursday but would like to be armed with a bit of knowledge. I've had 3 recent...

Hi, I'm newly diagnosed overactive and at the endo for first appointment on Thur...

samspam

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Taking levothyroxine and just added t3 by endo, contra-indications?

All my symptoms along the way have been extreme brain fog, dry skin, dry burning eyes, hair falling out, cold hands and feet and cold to the core. Taken at...

All my symptoms along the way have been extreme brain fog, dry skin, dry burning...

DawnieB

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Levothyroxine and Ranitidine

I am on 50mg of Levothyroxine daily since October. My levels are steady BUT I have an awful taste in my mouth almost constantly. It is a sour/bitter taste and...

I am on 50mg of Levothyroxine daily since October. My levels are steady BUT I ha...

mrspinkrat

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Saw My MP Today

Thanks for everyone's support on my last post. I saw my MP this morning. I'm a political cynic, so I didn't go with any political expectations. I went...

Thanks for everyone's support on my last post. I saw my MP this morning. I'm a...

rosetrees

•10 years ago

13 Replies

feeling like crap

thinking how can hospital dr s and gp s keep dismissing me.thats at least 3 things,-swelling of lower legs(both A&E dr and GP)didn't give me a reason .hospital...

thinking how can hospital dr s and gp s keep dismissing me.thats at least 3 thin...

anbuma

•10 years ago

11 Replies

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All posts for February 2014

Getting quite worried

50 of the best uses for coconut oil

I have just found out I'm pregnant, can I take pregnancy vitamins with levothroxine?

Parathyroid problems - is there another site on here just for this???

Being hyper which is a better therapy, antithyroid drugs on their own or block & replace?

has anyone benefited from taking vitamin d daily rather than weekly? and do I need more ?

rseized

more bloods resized

Problems with one eye only?

TSH of 0.16

had a tt 10days ago but dont seem to have hardly any voice or any power in the little voice i have sometimes. is this normal and will

Goitres

Anyone try a naturopath?! In the uk or even online eeek!

Stopping Levothyroxine

Can you request a second opinion on FNA slides?

Hello after a bit of advice please

Making Sense of It All!

3 FNA's two Inconclusive one a 3a - what to do?

I have had a blood test and my serum folate is 20.3 ug/L (3.4 - 20.0) "High". I do not know what all this means, but my doctor has not said

Does anyone else have a lot of breast pain? After having a hysterectomy at 45 I am now 66, so long past the menopause but get a lot of pain

My husband has been taking 6 Nutri daily on Dr P's recommendation. Now his results show that TSH is too high and T4 too low.

North East Derbyshire & South Yorkshire Support Group Meeting for the first time! Date : Friday 21st February at 11.00am

Is it ok to take Spirulina if you have had a total thyroidectomy and are taking thyroxine?

Taking supplements - how long to feel a difference?

What medications can't you take with thyroxine?

Could anyone please explain these results?

Taking levothyroxine and just added t3 by endo, contra-indications?

Levothyroxine and Ranitidine

Saw My MP Today

feeling like crap

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