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Does anyone take magnesium supplements?

Just wondering if magnesium may be beneficial. Would rather not order more vitamins/minerals as my bed side table is stacked with all sorts :) has anyone had...

Just wondering if magnesium may be beneficial. Would rather not order more vitam...

karinad

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Hi, before I had thyroid disease I could as a shift worKer sleep anytime. Now I'm a chronic insomniac, anyone else relate to this?

Nic37

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Anybody seen Molly Donohue at the RD&E Diabetes and Endo clinic in Exeter or her team?

Finally got an appointment to see an Endo.. just wondering if anyone had any info? Thanks.

Finally got an appointment to see an Endo.. just wondering if anyone had any inf...

joannec123

•10 years ago

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What will happen if i just stop taking levothyroxine

I have been on levothyroxine for 15 years for underactive thyroid my dose is 200 mg per day what are side effects of this and is it true i could slip into coma...

I have been on levothyroxine for 15 years for underactive thyroid my dose is 200...

JC1971

•10 years ago

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i am four months pregnant.how save is it for me to continue with carbimazol.this is my first pregnancy after many years of trying

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Been for a full head MRI privately today

Due to worsening TED, i was referred for MRI on my eyes by ophthalmologist at NHS Hospital but somehow ended up with full head scan which had been changed by...

Due to worsening TED, i was referred for MRI on my eyes by ophthalmologist at NH...

nezzykins

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Hashimoto's for 24 years and gastric dumping + most symptoms of Addison's but recently got "normal" syncathen test result what can I do??

Hi this is my first post - I have been learning a lot from this site and wonder if anyone can advise me what to do next! The more I read the more I know...

Hi this is my first post - I have been learning a lot from this site and wonder ...

Ivorheadache

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Comments please on blood results below- after taking T3 for 3months and no thyroxine:

SerumTSH level 2.56 " free T4 4.3 (11.o - 24.0) below low ref limit " free T3 3.9 ( 4.0 - 6.8) " " " " " Vit B12 436 (180.0 - 866.0 ) " ferritin 217 (30.0...

SerumTSH level 2.56 " free T4 4.3 (11.o - 24.0) below low ref limit " free T3...

jaijai96

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Help please with blood test results.

I think they are ok but just wondering if my Ferritin is enough; Ferritin 157 (920-291) Folate greater than 24 ( 3.4) that seemed high. B12 is high too at 988...

I think they are ok but just wondering if my Ferritin is enough; Ferritin 157 (9...

Everdean

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Hi - does anyone know of a Doctor in the Essex area that would be sympathetic to prescribing Armour. At wits end. Many thanks

zaccygirl

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Just been diagnosed with Papilliary Thyroid Cancer :(

So I'm just back from the hospital with bad news. Strangely, i feel sort of relieved - i spent all morning in such an anxious state waiting for the appointment...

So I'm just back from the hospital with bad news. Strangely, i feel sort of reli...

wysewoman

•10 years ago

17 Replies

What does "Free Thyroxine" mean?

I still haven't quite got my head around my blood test results (Sorry to be so thick!!) It reads "Free thyroxine" (13.9 in a range of 12.0 - 22.0). This looks...

I still haven't quite got my head around my blood test results (Sorry to be so t...

sheenah

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Using NDT - How many of you are taking this without your GP's knowledge?

and, how do you control the dosage?

Gillybean129

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Scottish petition for diagnostic / treatment change regarding thyroid conditions......

Have recently been having a look at the information on the Scottish petition with great interest. Have seen on the Scottish parliament website there it is...

Have recently been having a look at the information on the Scottish petition wit...

Smiga13

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Low blood sugar

Has anybody with Hashi experienced periods of low blood sugar please? I think that that is happening to me at the moment. x

Has anybody with Hashi experienced periods of low blood sugar please? I think th...

linda65

•10 years ago

5 Replies

GP receptionist won't give me my blood test results?

I've had a few different blood tests done recently (TFT, vitamin d, calcium, UE+GFR, ESR full blood countl, liver function.. Might have been more but can't...

I've had a few different blood tests done recently (TFT, vitamin d, calcium, UE+...

destiny391

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Are my B12, Ferritin and Folate Levels ok.

Ferritin 41 ng/ml (11 - 307) Folate 4.8 ng/ml (3.1 - 19.9) B12 415 ng/ml (180 - 914) These were taken in December when I was originally diagnosed Hypo.

Ferritin 41 ng/ml (11 - 307) Folate 4.8 ng/ml (3.1 - 19.9) B12 415 ng/ml (180 - ...

lexilou

•10 years ago

12 Replies

If Armour 1 grain equals 60 mcg, how does WP thyroid (newer version of Nature Throid) transfer to mcg's of Levothyroxine?

My child's naturopath said 1/2 grain of WPthyroid (nature throid) equals 50 mcg Levothyroxine. Is this wrong? I am worried because you said 1 grain of Armour...

My child's naturopath said 1/2 grain of WPthyroid (nature throid) equals 50 mcg ...

cynthialj

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Wondering why I am getting so many night sweats/hot flushes

Although I am feeling much better in so many ways since I have had my thyroxin increased and have been put on b12 supplements and injections, I am getting many...

Although I am feeling much better in so many ways since I have had my thyroxin i...

661950

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Where can I get NDT in the UK ?

I am at my wits end :( I have been on Levo for 12 years . I started at 50 and I'm now on 125 , I have also been in b12 injections for about the last 3 years ....

I am at my wits end :( I have been on Levo for 12 years . I started at 50 and I'...

Littlewitch

•10 years ago

10 Replies

A very informative website

Hello all, I found this website from a year ago on this site - very good simple explainations of T4/T3 And very interesting in General. www.thyrophoenix.com XX

Hello all, I found this website from a year ago on this site - very good simple ...

sheenah

•10 years ago

3 Replies

should I write to my gp again ....

.....ahead of next months appointment to discuss further comments in his letter to me and re consultants dismissal of symptoms/attitude so that its in my notes...

.....ahead of next months appointment to discuss further comments in his letter ...

anbuma

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Splitting the Thyroxine Dose

I am on 125mcg thyroxine and take the whole lot at bed time. I recently decided to cut that to 100mcg (gradually) as I thought I was possibly over treated due...

I am on 125mcg thyroxine and take the whole lot at bed time. I recently decided...

Flowers2

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Hi everyone What do you do if you have been referred twice to an endo and have been refused by them.?

The levo is making me lose so much weight that I now can't cope with my busy job and am thinking of finishing! am supposed to be on 150 levo but stared to...

The levo is making me lose so much weight that I now can't cope with my busy job...

tweed

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Selenium...yes or no?

I have a thyroid problem hyper /hypo for over 30 years and now have Firbomyalgia. I read a book on a diet for it and it said to take Selenium, I am now taking...

I have a thyroid problem hyper /hypo for over 30 years and now have Firbomyalgia...

Samsox

•10 years ago

17 Replies

May I have comments on my sister's vitD, B12 and white blood counts please?

Surgically hypo after RAI for Graves TSH is 0.94 (0.35-5.5) and FT4 18.9 (10.0-22.7) so all good there. Calcium, ferritin & cholesterol are good. VitD 44...

Surgically hypo after RAI for Graves TSH is 0.94 (0.35-5.5) and FT4 18.9 (10.0-2...

Clutter

•10 years ago

15 Replies

I had an initial TSH of 159, last check got to 99 Has anyone any advice, will I be me again?

After 2 hospital admissions as I've found hypothyroidism as turned my migraines into a living nightmare, I've been hospitalized twice in two months, does...

After 2 hospital admissions as I've found hypothyroidism as turned my migraines ...

Nic37

•10 years ago

7 Replies

What is manufactured 'Thyroxine' made off?

I think I read on this site that manufactured thyroxine is 60% iodine if this is the case what are the other ingredients? Thanks, Jax

I think I read on this site that manufactured thyroxine is 60% iodine if this i...

jaxnbreeze

•10 years ago

36 Replies

Just seen this posted on Twitter, and think its rather apt!!

"Illness is neither an indulgence for which people have to pay, nor an offence for which they should be penalised, but a misfortune, the cost of which should...

"Illness is neither an indulgence for which people have to pay, nor an offence f...

missdove

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Cravings

Before I was diagnosed with hashimotos I craved carrots I would keep a bag and eat them dirty and gritty as soon as meds were introduced this craving for...

Before I was diagnosed with hashimotos I craved carrots I would keep a bag and e...

bossbird

•10 years ago

34 Replies

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All posts for March 2014

Does anyone take magnesium supplements?

Hi, before I had thyroid disease I could as a shift worKer sleep anytime. Now I'm a chronic insomniac, anyone else relate to this?

Anybody seen Molly Donohue at the RD&E Diabetes and Endo clinic in Exeter or her team?

What will happen if i just stop taking levothyroxine

i am four months pregnant.how save is it for me to continue with carbimazol.this is my first pregnancy after many years of trying

Been for a full head MRI privately today

Hashimoto's for 24 years and gastric dumping + most symptoms of Addison's but recently got "normal" syncathen test result what can I do??

Comments please on blood results below- after taking T3 for 3months and no thyroxine:

Help please with blood test results.

Hi - does anyone know of a Doctor in the Essex area that would be sympathetic to prescribing Armour. At wits end. Many thanks

Just been diagnosed with Papilliary Thyroid Cancer :(

What does "Free Thyroxine" mean?

Using NDT - How many of you are taking this without your GP's knowledge?

Scottish petition for diagnostic / treatment change regarding thyroid conditions......

Low blood sugar

GP receptionist won't give me my blood test results?

Are my B12, Ferritin and Folate Levels ok.

If Armour 1 grain equals 60 mcg, how does WP thyroid (newer version of Nature Throid) transfer to mcg's of Levothyroxine?

Wondering why I am getting so many night sweats/hot flushes

Where can I get NDT in the UK ?

A very informative website

should I write to my gp again ....

Splitting the Thyroxine Dose

Hi everyone What do you do if you have been referred twice to an endo and have been refused by them.?

Selenium...yes or no?

May I have comments on my sister's vitD, B12 and white blood counts please?

I had an initial TSH of 159, last check got to 99 Has anyone any advice, will I be me again?

What is manufactured 'Thyroxine' made off?

Just seen this posted on Twitter, and think its rather apt!!

Cravings

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