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Bemused by "The Lab"

Twice this week I have been suprised and worried by the actions of my local NHS Lab. Firstly it hasn't been sending my blood test results ordered by the Endo...

Twice this week I have been suprised and worried by the actions of my local NHS ...

Kath

•10 years ago

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Anyone interested in a Shropshire support group or some kind of meet ups?

Neeta-K

•10 years ago

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Hi Im new to this at the moment and wondered if anyone could help with my blood results.

I would love to know what is going on as my Doctor although he is nice has not explained anything. Just told me over the phone that I had under active...

I would love to know what is going on as my Doctor although he is nice has not ...

billy100

•10 years ago

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Newbie

Hi all I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in nov 2013 and was started on 50mcg of levothyroxine went back to gp after 8wks and levels were still very low and...

Hi all I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in nov 2013 and was started on 50mcg ...

parsons5

•10 years ago

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Endo Results

Went to get results this morning from endo. She was unable to print them out as she didnt have a printer. So i asked her to write them down, they are as...

Went to get results this morning from endo. She was unable to print them out as ...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

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What does the term 'accepts direct referrals' mean on the NHS?

I've been looking up consultants on an NHS hospital website. The information relating to some of them states that they 'accept direct referrals'. Does anyone...

I've been looking up consultants on an NHS hospital website. The information re...

Jow11

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Going to see Gp on friday and need some info please

I was wondering what is the reason ( the real reason) why GP's are so against to prescribe T3 or Natural Thyroid remedies? I am a TT patient and for some odd...

I was wondering what is the reason ( the real reason) why GP's are so against to...

ThyroidHell

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Sea Salt -- Iodine - Bad for your thyroid?

I was reading an article which advised that taking your thyroid medication with certain other things can interfere with it. On of the things mentioned was...

I was reading an article which advised that taking your thyroid medication with ...

Mrs_Somerset

•10 years ago

22 Replies

What causes low body temps.

I feel ok,have been cleaning my daughter's house as she has moved out. I didn't teach her well,it's a kim and aggie job. So why is my body temp. still below...

I feel ok,have been cleaning my daughter's house as she has moved out. I didn't ...

beaton

•10 years ago

2 Replies

To everyone who has an aversion problem with Thyroid meds -

Thanks to all of you who responded when I posted about problems with thyroid meds. I wish you all luck with solving this peculiar and debilitating problem....

Thanks to all of you who responded when I posted about problems with thyroid med...

Florence-Ann

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Both T4 and TSH is above normal range

i was diagnosed with hypothyroidism two months ago since then i have been taking 50mg of levothyroxine. my blood test result was TSH 10.5 T4 17.5 T3 4.5....

i was diagnosed with hypothyroidism two months ago since then i have been taking...

shajumct

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Can someone help with blood test results please

I have just had a blood test and am wondering if my thyroxin should be increased slightly as I have noticed I have put on a bit of weight recently, despite...

I have just had a blood test and am wondering if my thyroxin should be increased...

ovended

•10 years ago

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TED/Graves eye disease suffer's in Norfolk

Hi, I'm hoping to organise a meet up/get together for us, probably in Norwich, anyone on here with TED, or if you know anyone, please get in touch! thanks,...

Hi, I'm hoping to organise a meet up/get together for us, probably in Norwich, a...

catalonia

•10 years ago

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I live n Devon and am looking for a doctor who will prescribe Armour and work on my adrenal fatigue. My local medical centre docs are not.

sallypg

•10 years ago

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cortisone

does anyone know if skin cream with cortisone in it like 1% hydrocortisone cant affect a adrenalin glands test? its a salivary test im going to retake, i was...

does anyone know if skin cream with cortisone in it like 1% hydrocortisone cant ...

dannycash

•10 years ago

2 Replies

If you haven't heard of Care Data sharing or don't know whether to opt out...

You may have had a leaflet from NHS about sharing your medical records, or you may have recycled it as another piece of junk mail. Your records will be...

You may have had a leaflet from NHS about sharing your medical records, or you m...

Clutter

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Addenbrookes Endo has anyone seen one?

Just wondering if anyone had seen an endo at Addenbrookes at all and if they have anything to say, good or bad, about one. Thank you.

Just wondering if anyone had seen an endo at Addenbrookes at all and if they hav...

Danifox6

•10 years ago

14 Replies

If you haven't heard of the Care Data plans, don't understand them or haven't opted out please read this excellent flow chart

...which addresses issues not mentioned in the NHS junk mail flyer. http://www.sochealth.co.uk/2014/02/04/dr-neil-bhatias-caredata-flow-chart/

...which addresses issues not mentioned in the NHS junk mail flyer. http://www....

Clutter

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Some interesting articles from Bianco Lab. Very readable.

Hypothyroidism in the brain may protect against brain cell death after a stroke...

Hypothyroidism in the brain may protect against brain cell death after a stroke....

Clutter

•10 years ago

5 Replies

I've been diagnosed as thyroidal borderline. Symtoms seem a mix of under & over active. I'm also emphysemic.

Rapid weight loss, nausea, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, feeling that neck muscles are about to tear, constant peeing, ridges on fingernails, low blood...

Rapid weight loss, nausea, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, feeling that neck mu...

mouldy

•10 years ago

4 Replies

on my dose of 25mcg T3 taken twice daily (12.5 x2)

and 50mcg of levo taken at 6 am, I am feeling the best I have been in a long while, no more terrible head sweats or bad headaches, more energy and the fog is...

and 50mcg of levo taken at 6 am, I am feeling the best I have been in a long whi...

susie59

•10 years ago

5 Replies

How long does it take for T3 to come out of a persons system?

I'm asking because I'm on T3 only and I stopped the T3 for 48 hours and then had a blood test. My FT3 went down but my TSH was still low. TSH 0.02 (0.27-4.2)...

I'm asking because I'm on T3 only and I stopped the T3 for 48 hours and then had...

Neeta-K

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Has Mercury Pharma Levothyroxine been discontinued?

I was originally prescribed Eltroxin but my pharmacist couldn't get it and so I tried Wockhart and Actavis (to no avail) and then my pharmacist managed to get...

I was originally prescribed Eltroxin but my pharmacist couldn't get it and so I ...

ThyroidThora

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Working nights shifts , while thyroid suppressant.. Help

Hi can I get some advice, I am been taken to HR in regards to shift patterns . I work full time , not done nights but a change at work means we should Rota...

Hi can I get some advice, I am been taken to HR in regards to shift patterns . I...

debs09

•10 years ago

3 Replies

"let's take some action": follow up - letter to MP for onward transmission to Jane Ellison

This is what I have now sent to my MP for onward transmission to the Minister, Jane Ellison. The formatting has gone to hell when I copy/pasted. If you'd like...

This is what I have now sent to my MP for onward transmission to the Minister, J...

Hidden

•10 years ago

24 Replies

Gluten free cake - you need chestnut flour though.

Had a slice if this today. The friend who made it got his chestnut flour from another friend who bought it in Italy so I'm not quite sure where you would buy...

Had a slice if this today. The friend who made it got his chestnut flour from an...

Fruitandnutcase

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Hi, I take 150 levothyroxine at the moment. My skin has become very itchy, is their anything good I can use on my skin? I have tried e45.

Naomi01452

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Please help.....Surgery or not surgery?? I have had an under active thyroid for 15 years. I am only 29. ...

For 12 years it was stable and i was on 25 mg with no problems what so ever. Since i had my son (second child) 3 years ago it has been very unstable. I have...

For 12 years it was stable and i was on 25 mg with no problems what so ever. Sin...

bucklemyshoe

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Still looking for G/F vegetarian recipes

Today I am fed up. Still don't know what to eat. I am still not losing weight, I am not satisfied with my meals,especially breakfast. I would love to feel...

Today I am fed up. Still don't know what to eat. I am still not losing weight, I...

beaton

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Help with cortisol test result please.

My cortisol level from a blood sample taken at 8.30am was 348 nmol/L (171-536). Is this significant?

My cortisol level from a blood sample taken at 8.30am was 348 nmol/L (171-536). ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

12 Replies

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All posts for February 2014

Bemused by "The Lab"

Anyone interested in a Shropshire support group or some kind of meet ups?

Hi Im new to this at the moment and wondered if anyone could help with my blood results.

Newbie

Endo Results

What does the term 'accepts direct referrals' mean on the NHS?

Going to see Gp on friday and need some info please

Sea Salt -- Iodine - Bad for your thyroid?

What causes low body temps.

To everyone who has an aversion problem with Thyroid meds -

Both T4 and TSH is above normal range

Can someone help with blood test results please

TED/Graves eye disease suffer's in Norfolk

I live n Devon and am looking for a doctor who will prescribe Armour and work on my adrenal fatigue. My local medical centre docs are not.

cortisone

If you haven't heard of Care Data sharing or don't know whether to opt out...

Addenbrookes Endo has anyone seen one?

If you haven't heard of the Care Data plans, don't understand them or haven't opted out please read this excellent flow chart

Some interesting articles from Bianco Lab. Very readable.

I've been diagnosed as thyroidal borderline. Symtoms seem a mix of under & over active. I'm also emphysemic.

on my dose of 25mcg T3 taken twice daily (12.5 x2)

How long does it take for T3 to come out of a persons system?

Has Mercury Pharma Levothyroxine been discontinued?

Working nights shifts , while thyroid suppressant.. Help

"let's take some action": follow up - letter to MP for onward transmission to Jane Ellison

Gluten free cake - you need chestnut flour though.

Hi, I take 150 levothyroxine at the moment. My skin has become very itchy, is their anything good I can use on my skin? I have tried e45.

Please help.....Surgery or not surgery?? I have had an under active thyroid for 15 years. I am only 29. ...

Still looking for G/F vegetarian recipes

Help with cortisol test result please.

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