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Update on Endo appointment and question about cutting pills in half!

Ok, so a while back I posted about my GP refusing to refer me to Endo for Thyroid/pituitary (empty sella picked up on MRI for suspected MS). He said he would...

Ok, so a while back I posted about my GP refusing to refer me to Endo for Thyroi...

Penny_babe2001

•10 years ago

18 Replies

ED recoverer, hypothyroid, overdose of vitamin and minerals HELP :(

hi guys, i wrote earlier but i have just had a major thought of why this has happened :) i had been suffering from anorexia (i hate that word!!!) for two...

hi guys, i wrote earlier but i have just had a major thought of why this has ha...

Hidden

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Empty nest syndrome

Iv been having panic attacks on and off for a while now. Yesterday my eldest son came to stay with my grandaughter which was lovely. When they went home today...

Iv been having panic attacks on and off for a while now. Yesterday my eldest son...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

19 Replies

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Advise needed, I have my blood test results which are not in range but gp doesn't know what to suggest for me to do.

Blood test results. TSH 9.56 range 0.2-5.5. FreeT4 <2.0 range 7-16 . Free T3 6.7 range 3.8-6.0. Im taking 35 mg liothyronine

Blood test results. TSH 9.56 range 0.2-5.5. FreeT4 <2.0 range 7-16 . Free T3 6....

Tiggysmummy

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Am I being over-sensitive or is my doctors surgery just not very helpful?

Okay so here's a bit of background story. I went to my doctors back in June last year as my sister had just been tested and diagnosed with underactive thyroid...

Okay so here's a bit of background story. I went to my doctors back in June las...

pinkymoo

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Can not taking my Levo for 10-12 days whilst on holiday have caused my TSH to be 99?

My TSH was 1.6 on 1 November. I went on holiday and took it for the first few days but then, being out of my usual routine, I just kept forgetting to take it....

My TSH was 1.6 on 1 November. I went on holiday and took it for the first few d...

ClaireG1972

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Today's Doc's Appointment.

Woohoo! I think I might be getting somewhere! After a pretty bad week with a nasty flare up of joint pains, night sweats and heaven knows what else, my doctor...

Woohoo! I think I might be getting somewhere! After a pretty bad week with a nas...

Hidden

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Ultrasound shows multifollicular/multinodular thyroid Dr says it's nothing to worry about. Should I push to see a specialist?

TSH and T4 within normal range Dr will not test T3. I have many symptoms of hypothyroidism also well controlled type 2 diabetes. I'm overweight trying hard to...

TSH and T4 within normal range Dr will not test T3. I have many symptoms of hypo...

Perky

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Is a TSH of 6.83, T3-103 and T4-9.6 normal for a woman aged 50?

Or how bad is it?

Hidden

•10 years ago

3 Replies

More from Doc Peatfields book

Hello Again! I am posting theses quotes as they are all applicable to me personally, and would like to share them with everybody . The Book - "Your Thyroid and...

Hello Again! I am posting theses quotes as they are all applicable to me persona...

sheenah

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Can anyone help or advise please?

I had a total thyroidectomy in October after a 4th relapse of being overactive. Since having it removed I've been taking thyroxine. The doctors keep changing...

I had a total thyroidectomy in October after a 4th relapse of being overactive....

Bagpuss123

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Hi all am new to this site.I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid 20 years ago.I was tired all the time,put on weight and no interest

I was put on 125 mg of thyroxine then increased to 150mg then 175mg they then wanted to put me on 200mg.I have reduced my dose myself to 100mg i feel no...

I was put on 125 mg of thyroxine then increased to 150mg then 175mg they then wa...

kazzann1

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Under or Over

Hi guys Just wondering whether people think I am slightly over or under medicated. I feel incredibly achey and tired - I have all over aching but especially...

Hi guys Just wondering whether people think I am slightly over or under medicat...

Danoute

•10 years ago

2 Replies

The wind has changed and now my face will stay like this.

Yesterday I ventured out to my local town full of urgent intentions. Due to funny warm weather and rather unseasonable urgent buzzing noises in the garden, I...

Yesterday I ventured out to my local town full of urgent intentions. Due to fun...

MaryF

•10 years ago

16 Replies

still concerned

I am still concerned that my stomach is ever increasing and only reason fro weight gain.why cant doctors accept that?(in the letter I got from my gp he says I...

I am still concerned that my stomach is ever increasing and only reason fro weig...

anbuma

•10 years ago

10 Replies

TSH 4.61 (0.4-4.0) Under medicating!

After posting these results a couple of weeks ago I finally got to see the doc today and thought I would give you an update as requested! He has upped my...

After posting these results a couple of weeks ago I finally got to see the doc t...

Pollydolly

•10 years ago

7 Replies

I should have known better

Had a telephone appointment with my doctor today. Told her about increasing pain, weakness and muscle loss. I suggested that i wanted to check if my problems...

Had a telephone appointment with my doctor today. Told her about increasing pain...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

11 Replies

What vitamins and minerals pls??

Hi I know this should be on another thread , but, was wondering what vitamins and minerals are best for Peri menopausal hypo women pls am on vit d ,iron...

Hi I know this should be on another thread , but, was wondering what vitamin...

redcatstar

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Nutrition and Thyroid - You tube clip

Not sure if this has been posted before but I have found it to be informative http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x75x4K3hkg&feature=youtu.be Hope the link works...

Not sure if this has been posted before but I have found it to be informative h...

Misscherrydolce

•10 years ago

6 Replies

ACHING LEGS/THIGHS - IS THIS CAUSED BY HYPOTHYROIDISM?

Hi, I have "borderline" hypo according to the GP and have been (reluctantly) put on 25mcg of Levo 3 months ago. I feel much better on it thank goodness. But,...

Hi, I have "borderline" hypo according to the GP and have been (reluctantly) put...

joannec123

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Appt with Endo today - update for all who gave me advice with my previous question

hello everyone, I am hoping you are able to read this as I have not had the chance to be able to respond to you all until now. THANK YOU all sooooo much of the...

hello everyone, I am hoping you are able to read this as I have not had the chan...

Misscherrydolce

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Thoughts on Wilson Temperature syndrome?

So I have discovered that body temperature plays a massive part in thyroid function, migraine, anxiety, adrenal issues etc I am convinced I'm not converting T4...

So I have discovered that body temperature plays a massive part in thyroid funct...

Shazy-B

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Primary Care Trust’s Refusal to Fund Armour Thyroid

http://tpauk.com/main/?s=discount&submit=Search Primary Care Trust’s Refusal to Fund Armour Thyroid Many heads of Primayr Care Trusts are refusing to fund...

http://tpauk.com/main/?s=discount&submit=Search Primary Care Trust’s Refusal to...

cc120

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Blood Test Results and Advice

Hi - I have just had my blood tests back from the Doctor. I have had the following symptoms for 5 years which have been deteriorating. numbness tingling, pin...

Hi - I have just had my blood tests back from the Doctor. I have had the followi...

redberry989

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Hi guys just been told I'm hypo but in the lower range... Iv lost my libido always tired and lost 4 stone which is strange is this normal??

For years iv been told I'm fine until the nurse said it to me today what is my next step?

For years iv been told I'm fine until the nurse said it to me today what is my n...

CiaraCusack

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Frannie58

I am new member, 56 year old, have mother and brother who are both hypo. I have been having symptons for a few years but put it down to menopause. I also...

I am new member, 56 year old, have mother and brother who are both hypo. I have...

Frannie58

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Thyroid friendly doctor in Hampshire/ South ?

Under active thyroid issues- need some help finding the right doctor that is respectful of my symptoms and doesn't just go by blood test results of T4! Any...

Under active thyroid issues- need some help finding the right doctor that is res...

sequin

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Excess iron in the blood? Doc Peatfields Book

Hello All Just been trawling through everyone's comments particularly on ferritin and vit levels. I am new to all this and increasingly scared when I read...

Hello All Just been trawling through everyone's comments particularly on ferri...

sheenah

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Is hypothyroid and Hashitomo's the same?

Still on a learning curve: was as the walk in GP centre and giving my history said Hashimoto's and hypothyroid to the Nurse Practitioner and she said "one and...

Still on a learning curve: was as the walk in GP centre and giving my history sa...

DawnieB

•10 years ago

13 Replies

TSH of 1.34 but a FT4 of 11.8. Any ideas? for a friend in a desperate state

Hi guys, Ive just got off the phone with my friend who has the above bloods. Ive asked her to bring everything in tomorrow so i can have a proper look. Her...

Hi guys, Ive just got off the phone with my friend who has the above bloods. Ive...

BexyLS

•10 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for February 2014

Update on Endo appointment and question about cutting pills in half!

ED recoverer, hypothyroid, overdose of vitamin and minerals HELP :(

Empty nest syndrome

Advise needed, I have my blood test results which are not in range but gp doesn't know what to suggest for me to do.

Am I being over-sensitive or is my doctors surgery just not very helpful?

Can not taking my Levo for 10-12 days whilst on holiday have caused my TSH to be 99?

Today's Doc's Appointment.

Ultrasound shows multifollicular/multinodular thyroid Dr says it's nothing to worry about. Should I push to see a specialist?

Is a TSH of 6.83, T3-103 and T4-9.6 normal for a woman aged 50?

More from Doc Peatfields book

Can anyone help or advise please?

Hi all am new to this site.I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid 20 years ago.I was tired all the time,put on weight and no interest

Under or Over

The wind has changed and now my face will stay like this.

still concerned

TSH 4.61 (0.4-4.0) Under medicating!

I should have known better

What vitamins and minerals pls??

Nutrition and Thyroid - You tube clip

ACHING LEGS/THIGHS - IS THIS CAUSED BY HYPOTHYROIDISM?

Appt with Endo today - update for all who gave me advice with my previous question

Thoughts on Wilson Temperature syndrome?

Primary Care Trust’s Refusal to Fund Armour Thyroid

Blood Test Results and Advice

Hi guys just been told I'm hypo but in the lower range... Iv lost my libido always tired and lost 4 stone which is strange is this normal??

Frannie58

Thyroid friendly doctor in Hampshire/ South ?

Excess iron in the blood? Doc Peatfields Book

Is hypothyroid and Hashitomo's the same?

TSH of 1.34 but a FT4 of 11.8. Any ideas? for a friend in a desperate state

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