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B12 patches vs injections - ? Active b12 test vs antibody test - ?

I have some neurological symptoms of b12 deficiency and my levels fell when I briefly stopped supplementing, so I was thinking maybe I should be tested for...

I have some neurological symptoms of b12 deficiency and my levels fell when I br...

puncturedbicycle

•10 years ago

37 Replies

Dehydration and electrolytes

My 27 year old daughter suffers from severe dehydration that results in her muscles becoming painful. She has plenty of mineral water to drink during the day,...

My 27 year old daughter suffers from severe dehydration that results in her musc...

Hidden

•10 years ago

24 Replies

Meda-Stim / GTA Forte II supplements - are they effective?

My naturopath has recommended these supplements for a suspected T4 to T3 conversion problem, I just wondered if anyone who's tried them would mind sharing...

My naturopath has recommended these supplements for a suspected T4 to T3 convers...

mountaingoat83

•10 years ago

2 Replies

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Is my Tsh too low t3 too high free t4 too high or is endo wrong

Hi all i have been on ndt since may 2013 i have been on 2 grains since july 2013 i was at endo for hypercalcemia in November 2013 endo sent a letter...

Hi all i have been on ndt since may 2013 i have been on 2 grains since july ...

hector12

•10 years ago

11 Replies

We're to go next ?

I have not been on for a while but have come to the end of the road after seeing the 3rd endo they have done all the tests the are prepared to do every one...

I have not been on for a while but have come to the end of the road after seei...

whiteley

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Burning up after eating (Graves)

Does anyone else experience a burning flush & soaking sweats immediately after, or during eating? - I don't mean after a big meal - it can be something quite...

Does anyone else experience a burning flush & soaking sweats immediately after, ...

Midwinter

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Why does T4 go down? (Sorry I put it on posts by mistake)

Ultimately, what causes T4 to go down in the system?

sheenah

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Hi, Could I please have some advice? If my TSH is 2.9 and my Free Thyroxine is 11.9 is that normal? I am suffering fatigue and flank pain.

Other bloods fall within normal range but Haemoglobin, Corpuscular volume etc in low normal range. C Reactive protein 0.4 (after two courses of antibiotics)...

Other bloods fall within normal range but Haemoglobin, Corpuscular volume etc in...

DonnaldIW

•10 years ago

7 Replies

How long till thyroxine will make me feel better?

Hiya, I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right place so apologies if not. I am hoping someone can give me some info and some hope! I was diagnosed hyper...

Hiya, I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right place so apologies if not. I...

Kitten79

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Could Vitamin D be the wonder drug i needed

Have had severe pain all over for a long time now. Burning shoulders have been the worst. Vitamin D blood tests showed i was insufficient ...Started taking...

Have had severe pain all over for a long time now. Burning shoulders have been t...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

11 Replies

I take 100mg for 8yrs for hypothyroidism because had spots on shin and blood tests,no other symptoms.Are there tests other than blood tests?

My husband suddenly died and doctors say shock brought on hypothyroidism. Parents,bro's n sisters don't have this.

My husband suddenly died and doctors say shock brought on hypothyroidism. Parent...

Rhubarbjelly

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Appointment with Endo booked - need advice re GP and referral

He is going to flip when he knows I've gone and had a private test and arranged an Endo appointment. All I need from him is a referral letter (paying privately...

He is going to flip when he knows I've gone and had a private test and arranged ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

12 Replies

recovered from brain fog caused from root canals after 9 years http://www.westonaprice.org/dentistry/root-canal-dangers-Streptococcus mutans

drugged by psychiatrist for nine years because of root canals and brain fog, finally got the clarity I dreamed of having, But I see psychiatrist don't want to...

drugged by psychiatrist for nine years because of root canals and brain fog, fin...

Aseffa_D

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Has anyone tried any of the more radical diets out there to try and improve their health condition?

A good few years ago long before I became unwell I burnt myself out playing/working hard! The GP suggested Prozac, I said no thanks. A friend suggested trying...

A good few years ago long before I became unwell I burnt myself out playing/work...

missdove

•10 years ago

9 Replies

i am so fed up i went to the doctors to ask for a blood test vitamin d

i thought i was having vitaimin d test but the hospital sent me for thyroid and now i have great improved but i took my medication that day so not a true...

i thought i was having vitaimin d test but the hospital sent me for thyroid and ...

olivia01octopus01

•10 years ago

3 Replies

High TSH despite being on Levo,

Had blood tests done last Sept and my TSH was 0.92,but in the last few months I have felt a bit unwell,Doctor wouldnt test anything else just TSH again and its...

Had blood tests done last Sept and my TSH was 0.92,but in the last few months I ...

dylandolly

•10 years ago

5 Replies

finally got SST and thyroid results..help please

following my previous posts, I now have the 'normal' results of my sst and thryoids bloods last week igf1 26.7 free t4 15.92 pmol/l nb change to ft4 ref...

following my previous posts, I now have the 'normal' results of my sst and thryo...

boudy14

•10 years ago

2 Replies

exercise

Hi Does anyone find that if they do physically more than they usually do, about ten days or so afterwards they feel really fatigued? a real dip in energy...

Hi Does anyone find that if they do physically more than they usually do, about...

dancejunkie

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Do eyebrows/eyelashes grow back once on optimum meds and feeling well?

Mine are very sparse now. Would be nice to know if they do.

Sue777

•10 years ago

8 Replies

If my doctor offers Thyroxin, do I decline at this point?

For anybody not familiar with my circumstances - I had a full blood count last summer because of feeling *extremely* tired, but my thyroid came back in the...

For anybody not familiar with my circumstances - I had a full blood count last s...

sip1

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Is this Gallbladder problems? Dizziness, Nausea, and pain in right leg, and stomach?

I have been diagnosed with Hashimoto Thyroiditis. I am now taking 75 Thyroxine, which was slowly increased from 25 over the last 8 months. However I am still...

I have been diagnosed with Hashimoto Thyroiditis. I am now taking 75 Thyroxine, ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Can half a thyroid work as well as a full thyroid?

My sister-in-law had half of her thyroid removed to remove a growth. I was quite surprised to learn this weekend that she is not on any medication for...

My sister-in-law had half of her thyroid removed to remove a growth. I was quite...

ElaineR

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Hi all, Does anyone Know if NHS do the RT3 Test? Thanks Penny

QUE6T-33

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Help with results please

Getting nowhere with my docs regarding symptoms but these are my results. FT3 & FT4 were requested but not on results so just phoned surgery and they said...

Getting nowhere with my docs regarding symptoms but these are my results. FT3 & ...

Delainy

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Hi all I was diagnosed hypo 5 years ago and have never yet been on the correct dose of Levo so still experiencing lots of symptoms.

I'm in 150mg of Levo . My most recent blood work came back as TSh 1.61 and T4 15.4. The nurse told me I was within the normal range but that I would need more...

I'm in 150mg of Levo . My most recent blood work came back as TSh 1.61 and T4 15...

SleepyMummy

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Completely off Topic Scientists Probe Dark Chocolate's Health Secrets

I enjoyed reading this link and so will many of you....

shaws

Administrator•10 years ago

4 Replies

Starting Levothyroxine

Hi all, i'm quite new to the whole thyroid journey and i'm just really looking for some reassurance. I've been feeling pretty ropey for the past 4 years with...

Hi all, i'm quite new to the whole thyroid journey and i'm just really looking f...

lunarbella

•10 years ago

7 Replies

What to do next?

Hi I'm new here and I realise this has probably been answered a hundred times before but hoping for some advice! I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid in...

Hi I'm new here and I realise this has probably been answered a hundred times be...

fioweo

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Taking Levothyroxine - advice needed

Hi i was started on Levothyroxine last year at 25mg and then upped to 50mg and now 100mg. ashamedly i have lapsed taking my medication for sometime after...

Hi i was started on Levothyroxine last year at 25mg and then upped to 50mg and n...

liketoknit

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Burning sensation in thyroid area

I have chronic (diagnosed as chronic ie no thyroid function) hypo (developed postpartum over 5 years ago) & have a burning sensation in thyroid area as I did...

I have chronic (diagnosed as chronic ie no thyroid function) hypo (developed pos...

appleaday

•10 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for March 2014

B12 patches vs injections - ? Active b12 test vs antibody test - ?

Dehydration and electrolytes

Meda-Stim / GTA Forte II supplements - are they effective?

Is my Tsh too low t3 too high free t4 too high or is endo wrong

We're to go next ?

Burning up after eating (Graves)

Why does T4 go down? (Sorry I put it on posts by mistake)

Hi, Could I please have some advice? If my TSH is 2.9 and my Free Thyroxine is 11.9 is that normal? I am suffering fatigue and flank pain.

How long till thyroxine will make me feel better?

Could Vitamin D be the wonder drug i needed

I take 100mg for 8yrs for hypothyroidism because had spots on shin and blood tests,no other symptoms.Are there tests other than blood tests?

Appointment with Endo booked - need advice re GP and referral

recovered from brain fog caused from root canals after 9 years http://www.westonaprice.org/dentistry/root-canal-dangers-Streptococcus mutans

Has anyone tried any of the more radical diets out there to try and improve their health condition?

i am so fed up i went to the doctors to ask for a blood test vitamin d

High TSH despite being on Levo,

finally got SST and thyroid results..help please

exercise

Do eyebrows/eyelashes grow back once on optimum meds and feeling well?

If my doctor offers Thyroxin, do I decline at this point?

Is this Gallbladder problems? Dizziness, Nausea, and pain in right leg, and stomach?

Can half a thyroid work as well as a full thyroid?

Hi all, Does anyone Know if NHS do the RT3 Test? Thanks Penny

Help with results please

Hi all I was diagnosed hypo 5 years ago and have never yet been on the correct dose of Levo so still experiencing lots of symptoms.

Completely off Topic Scientists Probe Dark Chocolate's Health Secrets

Starting Levothyroxine

What to do next?

Taking Levothyroxine - advice needed

Burning sensation in thyroid area

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