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I want to thank you all

I developed a goitre at the age of 25 and this lead up to the decision by the medical profession I needed to have a total thyroidectomy as this could lead to...

I developed a goitre at the age of 25 and this lead up to the decision by the me...

Boatseller

•11 years ago

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Which Chemists in UK can supply an 'on going' supply of (difficult to source) NDT please. ?

Doc said I was the 4th patient to ask about preferring NDT rather than T4. (I did quote to Doc the 'Named Patient' bit as mentioned on Thyroid UK site.) Doc...

Doc said I was the 4th patient to ask about preferring NDT rather than T4. (I di...

Coastwalker

•11 years ago

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A doctor who will not just base treatment on TSH. Does such a creature exist?

I am now desperate to find a doctor who will not just treat on TSH. I just missed out on seeing Dr Skinner and since November I have been trying to find...

I am now desperate to find a doctor who will not just treat on TSH. I just miss...

Ansteynomad

•11 years ago

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Ratio of T4 to T3 medications? And how long to see benefits?

Is there a standard ratio of levothyroxine (T4) to triiothyronine (T3) dosages? I've just been advised to reduce my daily dose of 75mcg T4 to 50mcg and add in...

Is there a standard ratio of levothyroxine (T4) to triiothyronine (T3) dosages? ...

Coppernob

•11 years ago

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Having a Total Thyroidectomy in 2 weeks, going to pre assessment on Thursday what blood tests should I ask for (if possible) ?

I have benign multinodular cysts in my thyroid and have delayed thyroidectomy for 2 years. Unfortunately my swallowing and breathing problems have got worse so...

I have benign multinodular cysts in my thyroid and have delayed thyroidectomy fo...

cjrsquared

•11 years ago

7 Replies

when vitamin d level get opimal then it need further take care or not?

rai44

•11 years ago

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supporting evidence

have printed off comments and responses I relate to re disputes with dr and not mentioning any names will keep them if i need to contact any other...

have printed off comments and responses I relate to re disputes with dr and not...

anbuma

•11 years ago

2 Replies

My son

Is 32 and bottom line can’t cope with life. I think he’s got some form of autism/mental problem but has never been diagnosed. When he was small he smashed all...

Is 32 and bottom line can’t cope with life. I think he’s got some form of autism...

JanW

•11 years ago

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Letter from a nurse

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2014/02/18/open-letter-to-physicians/ Apologies if this has been posted here before. This is just such a brilliant...

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/2014/02/18/open-letter-to-physicians/ Apol...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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HIGH TSH LEVEL

My TSh was 98 about 8-9 months back and t3 was also lower than the limit. I was given ELTROXIN 75 mg. MY TSH reduced to 6 in 2 months time. However now it is...

My TSh was 98 about 8-9 months back and t3 was also lower than the limit. I was...

avinash123

•11 years ago

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What happens at an endocrinologist appointment for hyperthyroidism(first visit)?

Hi so my doctor referred me to an endocrinologist because he got my blood&urine tested, and an ultrasound to see if i have hyperthyroidism OR just thyroiditis...

Hi so my doctor referred me to an endocrinologist because he got my blood&urine ...

sophiaashley5

•11 years ago

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going to need to buy thyroxine soon

dr is on endos side with me not being hypothyroid i have about 2 weeks worth left, just got rid of the aches and pains is there anywhere uk i can buy from...

dr is on endos side with me not being hypothyroid i have about 2 weeks worth lef...

mandy72

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Does anyone know of good private endo Portsmouth area? Or a good gp? Please PM me. Thanks for reading this, hope someone can help. x Joan

appy45

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Hormones in milk and meat?

Hi all, just wondered if anyone could advise from research or experience... I've been to see a naturopath this week for help with both hashimotos and...

Hi all, just wondered if anyone could advise from research or experience... I'v...

mountaingoat83

•11 years ago

43 Replies

Ocular motility - is there any link with hypothyroidism?

Hi everyone, I've just returned from an eye test during which I mentioned that I've been referred to an endocrinologist who will carry out thyroid tests. The...

Hi everyone, I've just returned from an eye test during which I mentioned that ...

AmandaK

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Can anyone recommend a good all round Vitamin and Mineral Supplement

I have looked at a few but they have Iodine in them and am I right in saying if you have hypo you should not take it. I would like to take a really good...

I have looked at a few but they have Iodine in them and am I right in saying if ...

lucylocks

•11 years ago

14 Replies

ultra scan on my neck & behind my ears

I was told I had over active thyroid just after Christmas and my GP asked me to come in 2 weeks for a second blood test and he gave me 5mg pill and increased...

I was told I had over active thyroid just after Christmas and my GP asked me to ...

pollyweb

•11 years ago

1 Reply

I have been hypothyroid for eighteen months, take 150mcg thyroxine. Dr wants to prescribe hydroxychloroquine for my arthritis.

Does anyone know if this could affect my hypothyroidisim ?

lila2

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Anyone read Dr Lam's website?

It's so dense and rather difficult to take it all in one go but he seems to have an answer for everything in micro detail. Just wondered what the general...

It's so dense and rather difficult to take it all in one go but he seems to have...

sallypg

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Hia, I need some advice, I have been taking 75mg of levothoroxine for over 10 yrs and stopped taking 2 weeks before Christmas last year.

I stopped simply because of body and joint pain and also shortness of breath. A few other symptoms which I feel are down to the medication. Pain especially in...

I stopped simply because of body and joint pain and also shortness of breath. A ...

steffizere

•11 years ago

11 Replies

next dr appointment

have written a few comments on his letter-but what else can I do?take my notebook I have kept since sept 2011 with diary of symptoms and of consultants...

have written a few comments on his letter-but what else can I do?take my noteboo...

anbuma

•11 years ago

14 Replies

thyroid symptoms

just seen sue 777 's question. i have had a swollen tongue for long time .no one has ever said about it.except a triage nurse.

just seen sue 777 's question. i have had a swollen tongue for long time .no one...

anbuma

•11 years ago

7 Replies

VItamin d tablets - I'm confused!

Hi everyone I'm a noob to the site (but not to TD!) I've just been told I'm vitamin D deficient (19.5!) and I've been given a large dose for the initial...

Hi everyone I'm a noob to the site (but not to TD!) I've just been told I'm vit...

Mishka

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Blood test results help please

Having trouble staying in my previous thread for some reason, window keeps closing when I try and view it so starting a new thread for the blood tests of my...

Having trouble staying in my previous thread for some reason, window keeps closi...

chihiro

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Confused again!!!!

Not sure about a few things my TSH is suppressed now but my T4 is also low is that right or should it be TSH suppressed T4 should be high. My TSH is 0.07...

Not sure about a few things my TSH is suppressed now but my T4 is also low is th...

mummytina

•11 years ago

4 Replies

my doctor gives me omeprazole,

due to my taking medication (anti-inflammatory ) for my rheumatoid arthritis, I was wondering about the affects this has on my thyroid meds, I take them a...

due to my taking medication (anti-inflammatory ) for my rheumatoid arthritis, I ...

susie59

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Joint issues (jaw and shoulders): Hashi's related?

I'm hypo/Hashi's on treatment, pretty well treated on t3 and t4 but I think I've been having hypo/hyper wobbles which make it hard to know if my dose is good...

I'm hypo/Hashi's on treatment, pretty well treated on t3 and t4 but I think I've...

puncturedbicycle

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Does anyone here have experience of De Quervain's Thyroiditis/Sub-Acute Thyroiditis/Self-Resolving Thyroiditis?

The original Private Endo I went to ran with this diagnosis (after I asked her about it?....in a long list of other prepared questions?) Now I am in the Public...

The original Private Endo I went to ran with this diagnosis (after I asked her a...

Boronia

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Got booked in for bloods vit d b12 thyroid ferratin

Hi i seen a doctor yesterday and asked about my last bloods even though they was suppose to test my b12 the hospital didn.t he don.t know why well he.s...

Hi i seen a doctor yesterday and asked about my last bloods even though they was...

antonia26

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Painkillers ?

I am am Hypothyroid and have all the usual aches and pains to go with it perticularly back pain.I have asked my doctor for painkillers and he told me to use...

I am am Hypothyroid and have all the usual aches and pains to go with it perticu...

henrythewasp

•11 years ago

17 Replies

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All posts for February 2014

I want to thank you all

Which Chemists in UK can supply an 'on going' supply of (difficult to source) NDT please. ?

A doctor who will not just base treatment on TSH. Does such a creature exist?

Ratio of T4 to T3 medications? And how long to see benefits?

Having a Total Thyroidectomy in 2 weeks, going to pre assessment on Thursday what blood tests should I ask for (if possible) ?

when vitamin d level get opimal then it need further take care or not?

supporting evidence

My son

Letter from a nurse

HIGH TSH LEVEL

What happens at an endocrinologist appointment for hyperthyroidism(first visit)?

going to need to buy thyroxine soon

Does anyone know of good private endo Portsmouth area? Or a good gp? Please PM me. Thanks for reading this, hope someone can help. x Joan

Hormones in milk and meat?

Ocular motility - is there any link with hypothyroidism?

Can anyone recommend a good all round Vitamin and Mineral Supplement

ultra scan on my neck & behind my ears

I have been hypothyroid for eighteen months, take 150mcg thyroxine. Dr wants to prescribe hydroxychloroquine for my arthritis.

Anyone read Dr Lam's website?

Hia, I need some advice, I have been taking 75mg of levothoroxine for over 10 yrs and stopped taking 2 weeks before Christmas last year.

next dr appointment

thyroid symptoms

VItamin d tablets - I'm confused!

Blood test results help please

Confused again!!!!

my doctor gives me omeprazole,

Joint issues (jaw and shoulders): Hashi's related?

Does anyone here have experience of De Quervain's Thyroiditis/Sub-Acute Thyroiditis/Self-Resolving Thyroiditis?

Got booked in for bloods vit d b12 thyroid ferratin

Painkillers ?

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