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What events would you expect to see at the Thyroid Olympics?

http://www.thyroidmom.com/blog/thyroid-olympics/ Qualifying events for Hypothyroidism: The Diagnosis Hurdles; The 'exquisitely sensitive' TSH Trials; The...

http://www.thyroidmom.com/blog/thyroid-olympics/ Qualifying events for Hypothyr...

Clutter

•10 years ago

32 Replies

Just diagnosed with hypothyroidism

Hi! Just thought I'd come here to meet people like me and get some first hand info about my new medical condition. I'll begin with how it all started.. Last...

Hi! Just thought I'd come here to meet people like me and get some first hand in...

LittleBitShort

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Depression or "thyroid" depression?

Hi everyone, Please can you clarify something for me? I know a lot of us get fobbed off with the "you're depressed" line from our doctors when really we're...

Hi everyone, Please can you clarify something for me? I know a lot of us get f...

Hidden

•10 years ago

29 Replies

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proud to prove non-believers wrong!

I was bullied for going to a Special School. I was called a spastic. I have in my early 40`s completed a Btec in Applied science medicine level 2 Diploma.I`m...

I was bullied for going to a Special School. I was called a spastic. I have in ...

amanda72

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Hypothyroidism Treatment Policy in the U.S.: Trying to Sort Out the Controversy. (Also applicable to UK & Europe)

http://www.dpughphoto.com/blog%2023%20hypothyroidism.html This is a very long article which I've scanned but will be reading with interest tomorrow....

http://www.dpughphoto.com/blog%2023%20hypothyroidism.html This is a very long a...

Clutter

•10 years ago

2 Replies

should i write to gynae(not a thyroid issue btu don't wnat to post on ovacare forum fro fear of upsetting people

increased abdominal size and persistent bloating (not bloating that comes and goes) persistent pelvic and abdominal pain difficulty eating and feeling full...

increased abdominal size and persistent bloating (not bloating that comes and go...

anbuma

•10 years ago

20 Replies

Are you low on magnesium? Check list of symptoms (very similar to hypothyroid) and recipe for magnesium skin spray.

http://wellnessmama.com/3610/are-you-low-on-magnesium/ http://wellnessmama.com/5804/how-to-make-your-own-magnesium-oil/ I have seen recommendations to...

http://wellnessmama.com/3610/are-you-low-on-magnesium/ http://wellnessmama.com/...

Clutter

•10 years ago

42 Replies

Is testing T3/freeT3/antibodies necessary for initial diagnosis ?

I had my first private blood test last month, which showed high level TSH level of 5.240 ( 0.270-4.20 ) ,and T4 level of 16.9 (12-22). After seeing my GP...

I had my first private blood test last month, which showed high level TSH level ...

Bigsi

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Rant at myself

I have had trouble getting results from a blood test ordered by my Endo and conducted at my GP's practice - I have tried to get hold of these results through...

I have had trouble getting results from a blood test ordered by my Endo and cond...

Hidden

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Di's labs-Looking for advice. Would love to get some input on these latest labs.

Hi All, Here are my new blood results-I am hoping someone will have a look and help me with any advice. All these labs are done fasting except water, in the...

Hi All, Here are my new blood results-I am hoping someone will have a look and h...

Boronia

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Can I 'take away' my echocardiogram results from my gp?

Here we advocate asking for a printout with test results, but how does one do this for an echocardiogram? Are there printed results or a disc or - ? I had it...

Here we advocate asking for a printout with test results, but how does one do th...

puncturedbicycle

•10 years ago

22 Replies

Tightness around wrists?

Does anyone else with Hypothyroid get tightness around their wrists? It feels almost like I'm wearing a bracelet. It doesn't hurt at all, it's just there and...

Does anyone else with Hypothyroid get tightness around their wrists? It feels a...

MSer

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Well I never!!

Went to see a GP in my practice today after a bit of a funny turn last night. I was trying to size her up as I have had issues with another GP there (Dr...

Went to see a GP in my practice today after a bit of a funny turn last night. I ...

carnation

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Ultrasound Scan date confirmed

Just to say my ultrasound scan has been confirmed as taking place on the 19th March at 11am. Jo xxx

Just to say my ultrasound scan has been confirmed as taking place on the 19th Ma...

Hidden

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Blood test results - not available???

I had my blood test done last week (12th Feb) as ordered by my Endo at the hospital for thyroid function test and coeliac and the blood draw was done at my GP...

I had my blood test done last week (12th Feb) as ordered by my Endo at the hospi...

Hidden

•10 years ago

26 Replies

Anybody seen Doctor D Owen?

sheenah

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Spell Checker

Hi all, I used to have a spell checker on this site, before HU made some changes, but it has gone (haven't had it for ages) and didn't know it was available...

Hi all, I used to have a spell checker on this site, before HU made some change...

Moggie

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Anti inflammatory drugs and Thyroxine

I am a bit of a wreck at the moment. I got a real bad pout of osteoarthiritis in my hands at the moment. Throbbing like mad and stops me sleeping. I take...

I am a bit of a wreck at the moment. I got a real bad pout of osteoarthiritis in...

ThyroidHell

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Seeing Doc tomorrow and shes gonna freak. FT3 is 9.8. What do I say? Help!

I went to see the doc a couple of weeks ago about a strange sweet taste in my mouth she tested my urine then and there and took a blood test, both for...

I went to see the doc a couple of weeks ago about a strange sweet taste in my mo...

BexyLS

•10 years ago

6 Replies

trab weak positive?

Hello all. the rest of my results are on here already but was waiting for trab. I got weak positive 2.1 (0-1.5) secretary just said its different to when i...

Hello all. the rest of my results are on here already but was waiting for trab. ...

Wiggy29

•10 years ago

1 Reply

T3 all down at once as Dr S instructed!

I started on 10 mcg of t3 along with t4 which was increased to 20 when I couldn't stay awake! Dr Skinner increased it gradually up to 60 and said to take it...

I started on 10 mcg of t3 along with t4 which was increased to 20 when I couldn'...

jeans

•10 years ago

12 Replies

much needed help and advice please

ive been underactive thyroid for approx 10 year , 2 year ago i started slimming world , since then i have lost 4 and a half stone but a couple of months into...

ive been underactive thyroid for approx 10 year , 2 year ago i started slimming ...

angel38

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Anyone recommend a good private endo in south east (kent). I've had the list from Louise thanks :) inbox me if you have any names xx

Thanks :)

Wiggy29

•10 years ago

1 Reply

DEXA: Low T score as well as low thyroid and low testosterone. Anyone else got osteo ?

Just had a DEXA bone density scan as part of my endo's results capture for diagnosis. T Score range is -2.9 -> -2.1 (corrected to my ethinicity, sex and......

Just had a DEXA bone density scan as part of my endo's results capture for diagn...

PeteB

•10 years ago

18 Replies

it really does pay to complain

cortisol (what isthis one?/) b12 ferritin folate all being tested after 2nd complaint to PALS Endo states there is no indication these tests are needed but ha...

cortisol (what isthis one?/) b12 ferritin folate all being tested after 2nd com...

mandy72

•10 years ago

2 Replies

I'm having a hemithyroidectomy on March 13th following 2 FNAs, one was a 2 and the other a 3. After the op, is there anything I can do ...

... to encourage the remaining part of my thyroid to function effectively? I have read that this only happens in 30% of people e.g. Do I change my diet, take...

... to encourage the remaining part of my thyroid to function effectively? I hav...

Discovery

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Understanding synacthen test results please

I have no idea what the results of my recent synacthen test mean, so am hoping that someone might know. I have exhausted Google! My GP is chasing my endo for...

I have no idea what the results of my recent synacthen test mean, so am hoping t...

BeansMummy

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Adrenal symptoms vs thyroid symptoms: the emotional stuff

I know I have adrenal issues (confirmed by testing and being treated, apparently with little success) but how can I tell the difference between adrenal...

I know I have adrenal issues (confirmed by testing and being treated, apparently...

puncturedbicycle

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Has anybody been to see a doctor in Bristol whose name is on the private doctors list? Thanks

sheenah

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Should I ask my GP to increase my Levothyroxine?

Four months from initial diagnosis, continue on 100 mcg prescribed from outset, recently feeling more weary again, ankles swelling & gradual return back to...

Four months from initial diagnosis, continue on 100 mcg prescribed from outset, ...

Eurasian-Babe

•10 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for February 2014

What events would you expect to see at the Thyroid Olympics?

Just diagnosed with hypothyroidism

Depression or "thyroid" depression?

proud to prove non-believers wrong!

Hypothyroidism Treatment Policy in the U.S.: Trying to Sort Out the Controversy. (Also applicable to UK & Europe)

should i write to gynae(not a thyroid issue btu don't wnat to post on ovacare forum fro fear of upsetting people

Are you low on magnesium? Check list of symptoms (very similar to hypothyroid) and recipe for magnesium skin spray.

Is testing T3/freeT3/antibodies necessary for initial diagnosis ?

Rant at myself

Di's labs-Looking for advice. Would love to get some input on these latest labs.

Can I 'take away' my echocardiogram results from my gp?

Tightness around wrists?

Well I never!!

Ultrasound Scan date confirmed

Blood test results - not available???

Anybody seen Doctor D Owen?

Spell Checker

Anti inflammatory drugs and Thyroxine

Seeing Doc tomorrow and shes gonna freak. FT3 is 9.8. What do I say? Help!

trab weak positive?

T3 all down at once as Dr S instructed!

much needed help and advice please

Anyone recommend a good private endo in south east (kent). I've had the list from Louise thanks :) inbox me if you have any names xx

DEXA: Low T score as well as low thyroid and low testosterone. Anyone else got osteo ?

it really does pay to complain

I'm having a hemithyroidectomy on March 13th following 2 FNAs, one was a 2 and the other a 3. After the op, is there anything I can do ...

Understanding synacthen test results please

Adrenal symptoms vs thyroid symptoms: the emotional stuff

Has anybody been to see a doctor in Bristol whose name is on the private doctors list? Thanks

Should I ask my GP to increase my Levothyroxine?

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