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MEN - be careful of selenium

I have stated many times that I consider 200 mcg to be too much selenium on a long-term basis. I have long thought that 100 mcg or less is probably going to...

I have stated many times that I consider 200 mcg to be too much selenium on a lo...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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Thyrotoxicosis and concomitant hypercalcemia

In clinical practice, serum electrolytes of patients with hyperthyroidism are often ignored. The prevalence of hypercalcemia in patients with thyrotoxicosis...

In clinical practice, serum electrolytes of patients with hyperthyroidism are of...

Clutter

•11 years ago

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VitaminD activates 3 brain hormones serotonin, oxytocin, & vasopressin.

Supplementation with vitamin D and tryptophan is a practical and affordable solution to help prevent autism and possibly ameliorate some symptoms of the...

Supplementation with vitamin D and tryptophan is a practical and affordable solu...

Clutter

•11 years ago

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Yeah! Blast off! NASA getting excited about Vitamin B12, folate and one-carbon, magnesium and personalised medicine!

http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=42578

Clutter

•11 years ago

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Just had phone call from surgery saying my 19 yr old son's antibody test is not normal and to have another test in 6 months. Not explained

by doc but by receptionist! Dont think this is good enough as I requested test due to fact that TSH levels low last time and thought he could have...

by doc but by receptionist! Dont think this is good enough as I requested test ...

JaneChapple

•11 years ago

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May I have help with more blood results please.

I posted bloods last week that showed I had overmedicated. I cut out Levo for a few days and have now reduced dose to 125 from 175 and feeling a bit better....

I posted bloods last week that showed I had overmedicated. I cut out Levo for ...

evey

•11 years ago

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Can any one help with my results? Plus am unsure if I am posting in the right place?

Here are my blood tests blood results at last !! Vitamin D=41 nmol/L alanine aminotransferase level =52IU/L Abnormal free T4 level =14.1pmol/L TSH level...

Here are my blood tests blood results at last !! Vitamin D=41 nmol/L alanine...

Amandajl

•11 years ago

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A couple of questions about thyroid meds and interaction with other things

I have a family member who is hypo and is on Levo ...50 I think is the dose. She recently had blood tests done and I pointed out all the things that need...

I have a family member who is hypo and is on Levo ...50 I think is the dose. She...

chihiro

•11 years ago

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Very glad I have found you :-)

I have congenital Hypo and my GPs are driving me nuts. Cut my dosage last July, then again in October put on a stone in weight and feel generally flat and...

I have congenital Hypo and my GPs are driving me nuts. Cut my dosage last July...

liddoljak

•11 years ago

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Hello, I'm hypothyroid, when somedays are not good, and some okay, does anyone experience a strange phenomenon when your feeling okay.

And I say to myself, I've just realised im okay, then BAM the next day I'm feeling absolutely awful. I've had these experiencesa lot. Just so strange.

And I say to myself, I've just realised im okay, then BAM the next day I'm feel...

DENISE

•11 years ago

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Blood results at last !!

Vitamin D=41 nmol/L alanine aminotransferase level =52IU/L Abnormal free T4 level =14.1pmol/L TSH level =3.01mIU/L folate =6ug/L vitamin B12 =681ng/L (...

Vitamin D=41 nmol/L alanine aminotransferase level =52IU/L Abnormal free T4 l...

Amandajl

•11 years ago

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How long should I be taking omeprazole on Levothyroxine before going back to see the doctor for something else??

TreorchyGal

•11 years ago

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North East Derbyshire and South Yorkshire Support Group Next meeting: Saturday 26th April at St Paul's Hotel, Sheffield, 11.00am

Thank you to everyone who came along today or who showed an interest. We all had a lovely relaxed time chatting and sharing -everyone was very friendly and...

Thank you to everyone who came along today or who showed an interest. We all h...

waveylines

•11 years ago

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Fixing adrenals seems harder than fixing thyroid!

Anyone else have this experience? Only since my thyroid went on the blink do I now know that I have been suffering from adrenal fatigue for years. All this...

Anyone else have this experience? Only since my thyroid went on the blink do I n...

sallypg

•11 years ago

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Please acknowledge peoples efforts

Hi all, Just a polite reminder that it is always nice for people that have answered a question or post to have their hard work and efforts acknowledged. We...

Hi all, Just a polite reminder that it is always nice for people that have answ...

Moggie

•11 years ago

47 Replies

Please acknowledge peoples efforts.

Hi all, Just a polite reminder that it is always nice for people that have answered a question or post to have their hard work and efforts acknowledged. We...

Hi all, Just a polite reminder that it is always nice for people that have answ...

Moggie

•11 years ago

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3 Dietary Changes To Make Before Starting An Antidepressant

An interesting article by Dr. Kelly Brogan in the Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kelly-brogan-md/diet-mental-health_b_4257003.html There is an...

An interesting article by Dr. Kelly Brogan in the Huffington Post. http://www.h...

PR4NOW

•11 years ago

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Wheat, Healthy or Not. Dr. William Davis (Wheat Belly)

This is a fairly recent video by Dr. William Davis who published the book "Wheat Belly". It is a thorough presentation of his work. If you think grains do...

This is a fairly recent video by Dr. William Davis who published the book "Wheat...

PR4NOW

•11 years ago

6 Replies

signs of spring at last.

I was out this morning on my way to the shops, & was pleased to see the daffodils are up in a lot of gardens. Seeing them cheers me up quite a bit because it`s...

I was out this morning on my way to the shops, & was pleased to see the daffodil...

hairyfairy

•11 years ago

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At my wits end and still no T3!

So apparently I'm Euthyroid and 'normal' B12 despite my ongoing. symptoms of Hypo and Anxiety! Serum TSH 2.5 (0.30-6.00) Serum free T4 17.2 (10.00-22.00) Still...

So apparently I'm Euthyroid and 'normal' B12 despite my ongoing. symptoms of Hyp...

Shazy-B

•11 years ago

6 Replies

How long should you wait before going back to the doctors if you think you're levothyroxine dose is too low/ starting to get symptoms again?

So for example, I'm on 100mg and i've started to feel tired and cold again. How long should I leave it until I go back to the doctors and request another blood...

So for example, I'm on 100mg and i've started to feel tired and cold again. How ...

rubypower

•11 years ago

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Getting a blood sample is another problem!

Just phoned my local surgery to see if they will give me a sample and they have referred my question to the GP. Whats a bet he refuses such a request because...

Just phoned my local surgery to see if they will give me a sample and they have ...

sallypg

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Do thyroid support supplements interfere with pmt supplements? Having a very bad time.

I had terrible pmt for years but eventually put together a regime of supplements that got rid of most of my symptoms. A couple of months ago I started a...

I had terrible pmt for years but eventually put together a regime of supplements...

rosa21

•11 years ago

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How do we go about getting saliva tests?

I was all geared up to order online through Genova diagnostics but now I see I have to have a practitioner, I dont have one and can't find one but wanted to...

I was all geared up to order online through Genova diagnostics but now I see I h...

sallypg

•11 years ago

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comment made from a family member.

crap response. BGH dr knew this cos I TOLD HER !!and she could see for herself,thats what you tell doctors why you are seeing them -what symptoms you have...

crap response. BGH dr knew this cos I TOLD HER !!and she could see for hersel...

anbuma

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Extreme Measures

Morning all This is going to sound like an absolutely radical question BUT has anyone with hashi's considered/asked/had their thyroid removed to stop swings?...

Morning all This is going to sound like an absolutely radical question BUT has ...

pennyrose

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Help please from anyone who is hypo and has gone on gluten free diet.

I have been gluten free since October I am not celiac but suspect that I am gluten intolerant, GP said No without even testing or investigating, so I decided...

I have been gluten free since October I am not celiac but suspect that I am glut...

Gigi75

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Slimming World

I'm doing Slimming World and my progress is really slow. Last night my consultant told me about Success Express which is a lot stricter and I was considering...

I'm doing Slimming World and my progress is really slow. Last night my consultan...

infomaniac

•11 years ago

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Campaign for different blood test for patients with no thyroid gland?

Having just came back from an Endo appointment with most of my vital readings 'just' within reference range, do you think we should push for a 'Non-thyroid...

Having just came back from an Endo appointment with most of my vital readings 'j...

real_mission

•11 years ago

24 Replies

A&E?

time to go back to A&E?cos it sonly A&E who give me answers gp s never have .woke this morning feeling more tired after taking hours to get to sleep-third...

time to go back to A&E?cos it sonly A&E who give me answers gp s never have .wok...

anbuma

•11 years ago

12 Replies

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All posts for February 2014

MEN - be careful of selenium

Thyrotoxicosis and concomitant hypercalcemia

VitaminD activates 3 brain hormones serotonin, oxytocin, & vasopressin.

Yeah! Blast off! NASA getting excited about Vitamin B12, folate and one-carbon, magnesium and personalised medicine!

Just had phone call from surgery saying my 19 yr old son's antibody test is not normal and to have another test in 6 months. Not explained

May I have help with more blood results please.

Can any one help with my results? Plus am unsure if I am posting in the right place?

A couple of questions about thyroid meds and interaction with other things

Very glad I have found you :-)

Hello, I'm hypothyroid, when somedays are not good, and some okay, does anyone experience a strange phenomenon when your feeling okay.

Blood results at last !!

How long should I be taking omeprazole on Levothyroxine before going back to see the doctor for something else??

North East Derbyshire and South Yorkshire Support Group Next meeting: Saturday 26th April at St Paul's Hotel, Sheffield, 11.00am

Fixing adrenals seems harder than fixing thyroid!

Please acknowledge peoples efforts

Please acknowledge peoples efforts.

3 Dietary Changes To Make Before Starting An Antidepressant

Wheat, Healthy or Not. Dr. William Davis (Wheat Belly)

signs of spring at last.

At my wits end and still no T3!

How long should you wait before going back to the doctors if you think you're levothyroxine dose is too low/ starting to get symptoms again?

Getting a blood sample is another problem!

Do thyroid support supplements interfere with pmt supplements? Having a very bad time.

How do we go about getting saliva tests?

comment made from a family member.

Extreme Measures

Help please from anyone who is hypo and has gone on gluten free diet.

Slimming World

Campaign for different blood test for patients with no thyroid gland?

A&E?

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