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Changing doctors - any advice please?

just had a long chat with a nurse at NHS direct (well the new 111 service) and she advised I change doctors as I am not getting hte care I need at my doctors...

just had a long chat with a nurse at NHS direct (well the new 111 service) and s...

Mrs_Somerset

•10 years ago

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Is there a link with thyroid and pituitary gland problems??

I'm currently under the endo for pituitary problems so was wondering if my cancer in my thyroid could affect it??

I'm currently under the endo for pituitary problems so was wondering if my cance...

TreorchyGal

•10 years ago

5 Replies

What's is tsh level and t4 supposed to be to feel better?

Hi ive been on levothyroxine since oct started off on 25 now on 50 but my tsh level is still out of range, my gp asked what i wanted when increased to 50. ive...

Hi ive been on levothyroxine since oct started off on 25 now on 50 but my tsh le...

hj1234

•10 years ago

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The difference two years, and this site, can make.

Hi all, Went to the GP's this morning to talk over a few things and on my walk home I got to thinking, as you do, what a difference two years can make. Two...

Hi all, Went to the GP's this morning to talk over a few things and on my walk ...

Moggie

•10 years ago

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More bloods taken today.

Thanks to Clutter, Moggie and Shaws for helping me with my last post regarding my blood results. Dr. had requested repeat of TSH but the lady who took by...

Thanks to Clutter, Moggie and Shaws for helping me with my last post regarding ...

evey

•10 years ago

1 Reply

alternate dose on alternate days

Hello ,I am still not feeling well,I am increasing dose of thyroxine from 100 mcg a day to 125 mcg daily. I did take 125 mcg for 4 days and felt awful, hot...

Hello ,I am still not feeling well,I am increasing dose of thyroxine from 100 mc...

susiebow

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Recommendation for London endocrinologist with thyroid/adrenal/exhaustion specialism

Dear all, I have just been diagnosed as hypothyroid and the doctor has prescribed thyroxine 50mg per day which I have not started taking yet. I have had...

Dear all, I have just been diagnosed as hypothyroid and the doctor has prescribe...

JenniLondon

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Anyone seen this website or know anything about it's contents or editor ?

http://realhealthtalk.com/Thyroid_Support.html

Danifox6

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Why do I still feel so poorly? :(

Why do I still feel so poorly even though my TSH has come down from 11.2 to 2.5 and the lab still won't test my T3. My Anxiety is awful, haven't been able to...

Why do I still feel so poorly even though my TSH has come down from 11.2 to 2.5 ...

Shazy-B

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Biopsy results....

Hi, new to this forum so apologies if ive put this in the wrong place :) Here's my story. I initially got rushed into hospital on Xmas eve with a suspected...

Hi, new to this forum so apologies if ive put this in the wrong place :) Here's...

gembos

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Test results - any advice?

Hello! I'm new here. I've recently had Genova thyroid tests done. What I understand from this, is that I am borderline hypo. My T3 / rT3 ratio is 14.1 (should...

Hello! I'm new here. I've recently had Genova thyroid tests done. What I underst...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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PTC Lymph node at site of jugular & major artery...Help!

Hi there. My Tg raised following TT & RAI. In a search trying to find the metastasis I had an ultrasound back in my neck area. I received the results today &...

Hi there. My Tg raised following TT & RAI. In a search trying to find the metast...

Rose2408

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Next steps

Following my letter to the endo, i am being sent for a short synacthen test. Any advice/thoughts about this? Should i stop nutriadrenal beforehand? Also the...

Following my letter to the endo, i am being sent for a short synacthen test. Any...

HarryE

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Thyroid Petition Scotland: anyone submitted?

From Thyroid Petition Scotland Facebook page: Elaine mentioned the fear patients have of putting their names to supportive letters - of GPs striking them off...

From Thyroid Petition Scotland Facebook page: Elaine mentioned the fear patient...

Hidden

•10 years ago

8 Replies

B12 results back - any advice on what the level 65 means please?

My B12 results are back and my level is 65 - but hte doc just said it was low - no reference as to how low. He also said I had intrinsic factor antibodies and...

My B12 results are back and my level is 65 - but hte doc just said it was low - ...

Mrs_Somerset

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Does anyone have a clicking jaw that seems to worsen with hypo symptoms?

Hi everyone I've had a clicking jaw since my thyroid's been wrong - for over 10 years - I'm 34 now. I've noticed lots of my hypo symptoms worsening recently,...

Hi everyone I've had a clicking jaw since my thyroid's been wrong - for over 10...

Charlie3055

•10 years ago

10 Replies

symptom's suddenly getting worse

Hi All a quick run down.. Never been ill and discovered a large lump in neck last year, wasn't thyroid it was a non cancerous tumour. Had it and right side of...

Hi All a quick run down.. Never been ill and discovered a large lump in neck las...

Tinkestral

•10 years ago

3 Replies

47m NHS hospital records 1997-2010 sold to actuarial insurance company & ins premiums raised for under 50s. Who trusts Care.Data now?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/10656893/Hospital-records-of-all-NHS-patients-sold-to-insurers.html?utm_content=buffer974b8&utm_medium=social&utm_s

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/10656893/Hospital-records-of-all-NH...

Clutter

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Someone please tell me this will get better

I dont know what to do.On block and replace for Graves and its not working. Its middle ofbthe night and I feel like I am going to have a heart attack, My heart...

I dont know what to do.On block and replace for Graves and its not working. Its ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

27 Replies

Does taking LevoThyroxine stop your own production of thyroid hormone

Is that why they do not want to see zero TSH because they still want your thyroid to try to work?

Is that why they do not want to see zero TSH because they still want your thyroi...

Meltedwellies

•10 years ago

18 Replies

What are symptoms for graves??

emmaLC

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Does this sound like Hashi's? Hypo symptoms for a few months then suddenly overheating and sleeping badly.

For the last few months I've been super tired, always cold, sky dry and peely and very forgetful, lethargic and have had trouble concentrating. I went to the...

For the last few months I've been super tired, always cold, sky dry and peely an...

koneko

•10 years ago

15 Replies

5 Thyroid Patterns That Won’t Show Up On Standard Lab Tests

http://chriskresser.com/5-thyroid-patterns-that-wont-show-up-on-standard-lab-tests

http://chriskresser.com/5-thyroid-patterns-that-wont-show-up-on-standard-lab-tes...

Clutter

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Hi all I have been diagnosed with hashimotos my symptoms are bouts of insomnia, mood swings bad skin bad fatigue, miscarriages is this right

I'm just wondering if anybody else has had the same problems, it's take. 6 years to get diagnosed

I'm just wondering if anybody else has had the same problems, it's take. 6 years...

Kezamac1

•10 years ago

4 Replies

My Dr finally prescribed T3 alongside my T4. But as I didn't notice much difference I decided to stop taking T4 and up my dose of T3.

I almost immediately lost my fibromyalgia and depression. Which was wonderful. I have slowly increased my T3 but still my temperature is low and also my pulse...

I almost immediately lost my fibromyalgia and depression. Which was wonderful. I...

Everdean

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Does anyone in Portsmouth want to meet up to talk about thyroid things?

Let me know if you are and perhaps a group of us can meet up.

mstp

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Sunday 23rd February: A Snapshot

On Friday evening I took the students that I teach to a performance of one of their set works. Beforehand we went for a meal in a noodle bar. We had a lovely...

On Friday evening I took the students that I teach to a performance of one of th...

MacG

•10 years ago

12 Replies

For all Health Care Professionals to respect, acknowledge, care and give the treatment and medication patients needed.

I am posting this again in case some members didn't see it. If you would like to sign this Petition a young man is sending to the Secretary of State for...

I am posting this again in case some members didn't see it. If you would like ...

shaws

Administrator•10 years ago

13 Replies

You said that sorting out your hypoT was as memorable as the day your child was born. Can you pm me please?

I can't find your comment now. Your endo took you off t4 for a month then added as much t3 as you could tolerate, then did the same with t4. If you recognise...

I can't find your comment now. Your endo took you off t4 for a month then added ...

puncturedbicycle

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Has anyone any experience taking Propranolol with thyroid meds?

Just had a very quick look at Dr Lowe's pages and read that Propranolol is a no-no,as it's a thyroxine blocker. I was put onto it when I was hyper to get rid...

Just had a very quick look at Dr Lowe's pages and read that Propranolol is a no-...

mumcat2

•10 years ago

18 Replies

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All posts for February 2014

Changing doctors - any advice please?

Is there a link with thyroid and pituitary gland problems??

What's is tsh level and t4 supposed to be to feel better?

The difference two years, and this site, can make.

More bloods taken today.

alternate dose on alternate days

Recommendation for London endocrinologist with thyroid/adrenal/exhaustion specialism

Anyone seen this website or know anything about it's contents or editor ?

Why do I still feel so poorly? :(

Biopsy results....

Test results - any advice?

PTC Lymph node at site of jugular & major artery...Help!

Next steps

Thyroid Petition Scotland: anyone submitted?

B12 results back - any advice on what the level 65 means please?

Does anyone have a clicking jaw that seems to worsen with hypo symptoms?

symptom's suddenly getting worse

47m NHS hospital records 1997-2010 sold to actuarial insurance company & ins premiums raised for under 50s. Who trusts Care.Data now?

Someone please tell me this will get better

Does taking LevoThyroxine stop your own production of thyroid hormone

What are symptoms for graves??

Does this sound like Hashi's? Hypo symptoms for a few months then suddenly overheating and sleeping badly.

5 Thyroid Patterns That Won’t Show Up On Standard Lab Tests

Hi all I have been diagnosed with hashimotos my symptoms are bouts of insomnia, mood swings bad skin bad fatigue, miscarriages is this right

My Dr finally prescribed T3 alongside my T4. But as I didn't notice much difference I decided to stop taking T4 and up my dose of T3.

Does anyone in Portsmouth want to meet up to talk about thyroid things?

Sunday 23rd February: A Snapshot

For all Health Care Professionals to respect, acknowledge, care and give the treatment and medication patients needed.

You said that sorting out your hypoT was as memorable as the day your child was born. Can you pm me please?

Has anyone any experience taking Propranolol with thyroid meds?

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