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What is the best way to tackle a refusal by GP practice to prescribe T3

The Endo who I see privately wrote to my GP requesting that I be prescribed 20mcg T3 to be added to a reduced dose(50mcg) of thyroxine. The doctor I usually...

The Endo who I see privately wrote to my GP requesting that I be prescribed 20mc...

Caze

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Pulse Article By Dr. Vanderpump-Comments Edited Or Deleted

There were quite a few good replies to the Pulse article but if you take a look many have been deleted or edited. I doubt if anyone will be terribly...

There were quite a few good replies to the Pulse article but if you take a look ...

PR4NOW

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Can hypothyroidism cause memory problems and concentration issues?

I have had an underactive thyoid for at least 2 years, not as yet been treated with any medication. Went to my Doctors and he has referred me to a...

I have had an underactive thyoid for at least 2 years, not as yet been treated w...

mulberry1209

•10 years ago

16 Replies

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Hi all have just developed a strange clicking noise in my right ear is it another thyroid thing also does a low tsh result in cardovascular

Problems if so how and why?

Tatty10

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Blood results. Input welcomed.

So in October I was feeling very hypo my dr allowed me to increase from 125 levo to 150 think my results before were T4 15 10-25 Tsh 0.10 0.30-3.30 After...

So in October I was feeling very hypo my dr allowed me to increase from 125 levo...

Carrie97

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Hi,can anybody tell me where can i find paneer phool in south Delhi,its very useful Ayurvedic medicine for diabetes,thanks

nskhan

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Has anyone felt worse on levothyroxine and tried coconut oil and alternatives ??

Has anyone felt worse on levothyroxine and tried alternative

K4renk

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Awful problems getting a diagnosis and help, w/eye disease, hairloss, goitre and hypertension, advice greatly appreciated.

Hi guys. A short history: I tested hypo about six years ago with a previous GP but was advised by them to leave it to see what happened. My haair started...

Hi guys. A short history: I tested hypo about six years ago with a previous GP...

ladylazarus

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Historical Results and Pending MP Appointment

A few days ago I posted that my GP was allowing me to use a room so I could see my historical results...

A few days ago I posted that my GP was allowing me to use a room so I could see ...

rosetrees

•10 years ago

7 Replies

What Next - Big Brother? Our Health Details are going to be accessed by all and sundry - if we don't Opt Out before the launch.

A doctor threatened with the withdrawal of his contract if he 'opts out' all his patients....

A doctor threatened with the withdrawal of his contract if he 'opts out' all his...

shaws

Administrator•10 years ago

19 Replies

Nov 2012 I had a half thyroidectomy for a 2.5cm benign nodule. Now a year later my tsh reading is 6.3. I feel awful.

I am awaiting ENT referral. My throat feels awful. So tight and I feel like im going to choke. No obvious swelling from the front. I am so worried as to...

I am awaiting ENT referral. My throat feels awful. So tight and I feel like im ...

mowgli72

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Oh my ....

After months of complaining about muscle stiffness, unable to: turn over in bed, walk upstairs, dress myself I.e. Putting shoes and socks on, get up from the...

After months of complaining about muscle stiffness, unable to: turn over in bed,...

GeorgieB

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Transdermal supplements?

Just been reading about these as I have problems with taking all the supplements and vitamins really give me bad headaches and stomach aches if I take too...

Just been reading about these as I have problems with taking all the supplements...

Suedan

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Do I need higher dose of levothyroxine?

I've been taking levo since june last year 75mcg, my tsh went down to 1.00 and I started to feel well, however last month been feeling awful again and had...

I've been taking levo since june last year 75mcg, my tsh went down to 1.00 and I...

josaphina68

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Case Study Needed!

I have been asked to find a case study for a well known newspaper. The journalist needs a woman aged 20s or 30s who has used porcine thyroid (natural...

I have been asked to find a case study for a well known newspaper. The journali...

lynmynott

Partner•10 years ago

8 Replies

BRISTOL SUPPORT GROUP

Meeting this Friday 7th Feb at the Knowle west healthy living centre 11am -1 pm All welcome ,suffers ,careers Sally c

Meeting this Friday 7th Feb at the Knowle west healthy living centre 11am -1 pm...

sallylush

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Thyroid and HRT.

Hello lovely people, I'm scheduled for a full hysterectomy in the next few months, my monthly's have been awful since being hypo, they have tried to help me...

Hello lovely people, I'm scheduled for a full hysterectomy in the next few mont...

123happy

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Overwhelmed...TT in June 2013, am taking 125/100 Levo on alternate days.

Have been told by the registrar that I'm within range (last blood test was the start of December, next one is in 2 weeks time. I go through phases of feeling...

Have been told by the registrar that I'm within range (last blood test was the s...

Nicnak

•10 years ago

18 Replies

My mum has hoffmanns syndrome which is not responsive to medication. This is rare but I was wondering if any else has it or knows anything

About it please x

bagpuss10

•10 years ago

4 Replies

MALABSORPTION - B12 DEFICIENCY

Hello Hamster Saw a gastroenterologist privately today. Pretty devastating really – my heart sank when his first words were, “what made you think your...

Hello Hamster Saw a gastroenterologist privately today. Pretty devastating rea...

Mistral

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Levothyroxine - chest pain since increased Dose, Hashimoto

Hi Everyone I have been very depressed and come out of the low period since increasing my dose as advised by a specialist 3 days ago. However I am on my 3rd...

Hi Everyone I have been very depressed and come out of the low period since inc...

Hidden

•10 years ago

32 Replies

Full sptectrum bulbs for vitamin D intake

Anyone ever used these and where did you purchase them. Can only find stockists in America and Canada. Thanks

Anyone ever used these and where did you purchase them. Can only find stockists ...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Has anyone managed to overcome an aversion to thyroid medication?

I have been absent from 'our community' for some months now due to my husband being in hospital and various other pressing matters. Things are easier now but...

I have been absent from 'our community' for some months now due to my husband be...

Florence-Ann

•10 years ago

34 Replies

Anything to treat fatigue/tiredness??

I'm 16 and have known about my underactive thyroid for 3 years but was never told what it was/what to expect when diagnosed. Lately, been getting extreme...

I'm 16 and have known about my underactive thyroid for 3 years but was never tol...

jodes9709

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Ideal Private Blood Tests for Thyroid.

Dear Thyroid UK Users, I need your help in compiling a list of Thyroid Blood Tests that you would like to see in one profile. So far I have the following...

Dear Thyroid UK Users, I need your help in compiling a list of Thyroid Blood Te...

BlueHorizonMedicals

•10 years ago

93 Replies

CHOAKING !Had TT 6days ago was in ITU and high dependency followed by a day on a Normal ward ,Home after 4days. Very large giotre substernal

which had been pressing badley on my trachea and really affected my breathing-totalmass weighed over 3kilo .Breathing much improved already but choking a lot...

which had been pressing badley on my trachea and really affected my breathing-t...

sued007

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Hi, I have my hospital appointment on Thursday, but not with endo, with Diabetes Dr. I'm writing down all that I want to ask him, as I

forget once I'm in the chair. What i would like advice on, is MCV and MCH. My last blood results showed MCV 95.9 fL ( 80-100 )...

forget once I'm in the chair. What i would like advice on, is MCV and MCH. My la...

appy45

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Help needed to understand test results please.

Just had repeat thyroid fuction test done and been advised I am borderline and have been made a doctor's appointment for this Wednesday to discuss. My recent...

Just had repeat thyroid fuction test done and been advised I am borderline and h...

caroljackson

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Long post sorry but can anyone suggest what I do next?

I'm still not good. I get bursts of feeling good, (sometimes days, weeks, months even) then crash again. And the weight is piling on. I've put on 2 stone in...

I'm still not good. I get bursts of feeling good, (sometimes days, weeks, month...

muirfoot107

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Low ferritin, need iron infusions. Also have high Vit D.

Long story short..... have just had results back from hospital admission in November. They include vit D of 173 and ferritin of 10! Dealing with the vit D...

Long story short..... have just had results back from hospital admission in Nove...

Coppernob

•10 years ago

11 Replies

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All posts for February 2014

What is the best way to tackle a refusal by GP practice to prescribe T3

Pulse Article By Dr. Vanderpump-Comments Edited Or Deleted

Can hypothyroidism cause memory problems and concentration issues?

Hi all have just developed a strange clicking noise in my right ear is it another thyroid thing also does a low tsh result in cardovascular

Blood results. Input welcomed.

Hi,can anybody tell me where can i find paneer phool in south Delhi,its very useful Ayurvedic medicine for diabetes,thanks

Has anyone felt worse on levothyroxine and tried coconut oil and alternatives ??

Awful problems getting a diagnosis and help, w/eye disease, hairloss, goitre and hypertension, advice greatly appreciated.

Historical Results and Pending MP Appointment

What Next - Big Brother? Our Health Details are going to be accessed by all and sundry - if we don't Opt Out before the launch.

Nov 2012 I had a half thyroidectomy for a 2.5cm benign nodule. Now a year later my tsh reading is 6.3. I feel awful.

Oh my ....

Transdermal supplements?

Do I need higher dose of levothyroxine?

Case Study Needed!

BRISTOL SUPPORT GROUP

Thyroid and HRT.

Overwhelmed...TT in June 2013, am taking 125/100 Levo on alternate days.

My mum has hoffmanns syndrome which is not responsive to medication. This is rare but I was wondering if any else has it or knows anything

MALABSORPTION - B12 DEFICIENCY

Levothyroxine - chest pain since increased Dose, Hashimoto

Full sptectrum bulbs for vitamin D intake

Has anyone managed to overcome an aversion to thyroid medication?

Anything to treat fatigue/tiredness??

Ideal Private Blood Tests for Thyroid.

CHOAKING !Had TT 6days ago was in ITU and high dependency followed by a day on a Normal ward ,Home after 4days. Very large giotre substernal

Hi, I have my hospital appointment on Thursday, but not with endo, with Diabetes Dr. I'm writing down all that I want to ask him, as I

Help needed to understand test results please.

Long post sorry but can anyone suggest what I do next?

Low ferritin, need iron infusions. Also have high Vit D.

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