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Vitamin, iron and mineral supplements

I have gained alot of useful information on here in regards to trying to get a diagnosis of hypothyroidism. However, I am wondering if a good multivitamin...

I have gained alot of useful information on here in regards to trying to get a d...

fixit

•10 years ago

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Louise Warvill is a superstar! HU Award celebration!

It just came through in my messages that you have been told by HU after votes have come in that you are a superstar administrator... a big congratulations....

It just came through in my messages that you have been told by HU after votes ha...

MaryF

•10 years ago

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Synacthen test

Has anybody had Synacthen test? Being sent for one by my Endo because I have been feeling very tried ,depressed and with very stiff and aching legs. My TSH...

Has anybody had Synacthen test? Being sent for one by my Endo because I have bee...

Sylvia26

•10 years ago

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Eltroxin contains anhydrous levothyroxine or not???

On the patient leaflet found in the box with Eltroxin it says that it contains Levothyroxine Sodium. However, online I'm finding a lot of info which says it...

On the patient leaflet found in the box with Eltroxin it says that it contains L...

lorien

•10 years ago

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Low vitamin D

Just recieved a letter from my endo saying that my last blood test showed vitamin D to be low. They have suggested that i take 1.000 units of cholecalciferol...

Just recieved a letter from my endo saying that my last blood test showed vitami...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

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My daughter is 14 and has been diagnosed with hashimotos.

My daughter has been diagnosed with hashimotos and we are being pushed from pillar to post. Our gp put her on 25 micrograms of levithyroxine only for the...

My daughter has been diagnosed with hashimotos and we are being pushed from pill...

jas1999

•10 years ago

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Just noticed something :my thyroid feels different on one side,is this normal?

I was putting some lotion on my face and neck as I have drier skin that I used to and I noticed that when I tilt my head back and place my hand on the front of...

I was putting some lotion on my face and neck as I have drier skin that I used t...

chihiro

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Opinions needed re: fasting before TFTs

I started talking about this on another thread but thought I should start my own to get other people's opinons on the matter. In this thread...

I started talking about this on another thread but thought I should start my own...

chihiro

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Cycling from hypo to hyper on t3 and t4

Hiya all. I can't seem to find the 'right' proportions of t3/t4 to keep me on an even keel. The t4 gives me some stability, so as the t3 fluctuates...

Hiya all. I can't seem to find the 'right' proportions of t3/t4 to keep me on ...

puncturedbicycle

•10 years ago

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Dr ignorant.

I have been Hypothyroid from May 2013 and still undergoing blood tests and tweeks to my Tyroxine.......Just had a classic from a Dr.....You don't look ill!

I have been Hypothyroid from May 2013 and still undergoing blood tests and tweek...

henrythewasp

•10 years ago

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Blood Test Results

Would you please help me with the interpretation of my blood test results Total Thyroxin (T4) 110...

Would you please help me with the interpretation of my blood test results Total...

4sarah1

•10 years ago

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TSH level low, but GP has lowered prescription..

I am currently on 150mcg of levothyroxine. After a blood test recently, my gp contacted me saying that my TSH level was low at 0.20 (normal range 0.35 -6.00)....

I am currently on 150mcg of levothyroxine. After a blood test recently, my gp c...

Tracylou21

•10 years ago

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T4 result

I have just got my blood test results back and my tsh is 0.07 (range 0.3-5.6) and my T4 is 21.9 range (6.3-14.0) what does this mean !!

I have just got my blood test results back and my tsh is 0.07 (range 0.3-5.6) an...

mummytina

•10 years ago

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How long for medication to leave system?

Hi My son was diagnosed at 13 (ish) with Graves Disease and put on Carbimazole and Thyroxin. His levels were good but the doctors wanted to see if the problem...

Hi My son was diagnosed at 13 (ish) with Graves Disease and put on Carbimazole a...

Joobs

•10 years ago

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Hi not really a question but thing good news needs to be shared!

Just had letter from endo ny blood tests rule out acromegaly(pituitary tumour).Sooo happy.Just Graves result awaiting now, Big thamkyou to everyone on forum...

Just had letter from endo ny blood tests rule out acromegaly(pituitary tumour).S...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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I have many symptoms of thyroid but my THS is 3.6 and T4 is 11, has anyone else ever had this?

I have been put on anti-depressants but dont believe I am just depressed.

Mands38

•10 years ago

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No Weight gain

There is alot of information in weight gain with an underactive thyroid but i have yet to find anything on an underactive thyroid in people who can not gain...

There is alot of information in weight gain with an underactive thyroid but i ha...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

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Should I be concerned , I have been under active for 2 years now and on 150 levo and all going well until just recently when I got a chest

Infection , I have noticed when coughing I look like a bull frog under on my neck I seem to have swelling and when I cough it's much worse . Any ideas

Infection , I have noticed when coughing I look like a bull frog under on my nec...

michellemorgan

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Could a malfunctioning thyroid result in a range of positive tests for other conditions? My daughter is so unwell and I feel impotent!!

She started being ill when she was 11. Over a decade later they diagnosed hyperactive thyroid. They treated it. She ended up with hypothyroidism. She's 31 and...

She started being ill when she was 11. Over a decade later they diagnosed hypera...

worriedmum10

•10 years ago

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Can someone explain the reason for different lab ranges?

To an extent I can understand why you would have different ranges in different countries but why do the ranges differ from lab to lab here in the UK? They're...

To an extent I can understand why you would have different ranges in different c...

chihiro

•10 years ago

5 Replies

What private tests would be best for me.......

I'm feeling fed up with doctors,so I want to try myself to find the key to better health and I'm hoping you all can advise me , info to start with , I'm 53....

I'm feeling fed up with doctors,so I want to try myself to find the key to bette...

mummyG

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Blood test fasting or not?

I have been Hypothyroid from may 2013,currently on 100mcg of Levo and i have a blood test on Tuesday morning.Can someone please tell me the best way this test...

I have been Hypothyroid from may 2013,currently on 100mcg of Levo and i have a b...

henrythewasp

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Apparently "I'm one of those".... I don't believe in the "this is what you should eat" fairy .... Swedish meat balls!

You know... one of those weird mutant-types that looks at labels, avoids bread, pop, fluoride toothpaste, embraces sunshine to the point of daring to go...

You know... one of those weird mutant-types that looks at labels, avoids bread, ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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A Novel Minimal Mathematical Model of the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis Validated for Individualized Clinical Applications

On the one hand, we keep getting told that medics know exactly how to get our doses right. Simple, isn't it? And "they" know all about how it works. (Sorry -...

On the one hand, we keep getting told that medics know exactly how to get our do...

helvella

Administrator•10 years ago

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Ultrasound report

I know this is nothing to worry about as it did not show masses or lesions, but I would just like my mind put at rest regarding some of the terminology in the...

I know this is nothing to worry about as it did not show masses or lesions, but ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Blood tests, symptoms, meds -- from scratch

Ok, I've decided not to leave and thank you to everyone wanting me to stay. Your comments mean a lot, really. Right. This will be a long post so bear with......

Ok, I've decided not to leave and thank you to everyone wanting me to stay. Your...

Hidden

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Over medicated on Armour? Dropped back now symptoms returning...help pls

Hi can someone help, I have been on slow build up to 3.5 grains Armour for 5 months, it's spread thoughout day and fitting in Iron supps for 4 weeks now to...

Hi can someone help, I have been on slow build up to 3.5 grains Armour for 5 mo...

cat69

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Blood sugar lows-thyroid or age?

I'm 57 on 50mcg Levo and feel reasonably ok-but for the last year and a half have had incidents where if not eaten for a few hours-even if not hungry -I get...

I'm 57 on 50mcg Levo and feel reasonably ok-but for the last year and a half hav...

celticlady

•10 years ago

4 Replies

T3 Slightly Below Range

I was diagnosed with Graves Disease in 2012 and had Radioactive Iodine Treatment in the same year. I have since been battling to feel anywhere near to normal...

I was diagnosed with Graves Disease in 2012 and had Radioactive Iodine Treatment...

emma_marie

•10 years ago

12 Replies

I am allergic to cobalt, can I take methycobalamin? (My B12 is 344 range 246 -911)

Ferratin and folate could be higher also. I will add additional high B12 products to diet, but would like to supplement. I am not sure if cobalamin has the...

Ferratin and folate could be higher also. I will add additional high B12 product...

sandywandy1

•10 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for February 2014

Vitamin, iron and mineral supplements

Louise Warvill is a superstar! HU Award celebration!

Synacthen test

Eltroxin contains anhydrous levothyroxine or not???

Low vitamin D

My daughter is 14 and has been diagnosed with hashimotos.

Just noticed something :my thyroid feels different on one side,is this normal?

Opinions needed re: fasting before TFTs

Cycling from hypo to hyper on t3 and t4

Dr ignorant.

Blood Test Results

TSH level low, but GP has lowered prescription..

T4 result

How long for medication to leave system?

Hi not really a question but thing good news needs to be shared!

I have many symptoms of thyroid but my THS is 3.6 and T4 is 11, has anyone else ever had this?

No Weight gain

Should I be concerned , I have been under active for 2 years now and on 150 levo and all going well until just recently when I got a chest

Could a malfunctioning thyroid result in a range of positive tests for other conditions? My daughter is so unwell and I feel impotent!!

Can someone explain the reason for different lab ranges?

What private tests would be best for me.......

Blood test fasting or not?

Apparently "I'm one of those".... I don't believe in the "this is what you should eat" fairy .... Swedish meat balls!

A Novel Minimal Mathematical Model of the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis Validated for Individualized Clinical Applications

Ultrasound report

Blood tests, symptoms, meds -- from scratch

Over medicated on Armour? Dropped back now symptoms returning...help pls

Blood sugar lows-thyroid or age?

T3 Slightly Below Range

I am allergic to cobalt, can I take methycobalamin? (My B12 is 344 range 246 -911)

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