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when is the best time to take meds?

I have been told to up my dose to 175mcg but when I take them at night I cannot sleep so when is the best time to take them? Cannot go without my sleep feeling...

I have been told to up my dose to 175mcg but when I take them at night I cannot ...

paulax

•11 years ago

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my grandma is 72yrs she have burning feet,palms and back more at night . she wont get sleep at night. she is suffering only blood pressure.

sowmyamrutha

•11 years ago

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Older men - God help us - don't we have enough to deal with?

Good evening Lovelies, Now I have an extra problem - I believe the old man might have thyroid problems as well. I have just checked his temp at 10.30 pm and it...

Good evening Lovelies, Now I have an extra problem - I believe the old man might...

sheenah

•11 years ago

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Anxiety…how do I deal with it?

I've posted my results here before and been super grateful for the responses, thank you. I don't really understand what I'm going through at the moment. I had...

I've posted my results here before and been super grateful for the responses, th...

Nicnak

•11 years ago

24 Replies

Glucosamine -does it work? I know a lot of thyroid sufferers have joint pain/arthritis too.

This is not thyroid related ( I don't think!!!!) I have hashimotos (autoimmune), so maybe another symptom of Thyroid disease! I have recently had a lot of hip,...

This is not thyroid related ( I don't think!!!!) I have hashimotos (autoimmune),...

W3ndy2159

•11 years ago

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Should nodules always be investigated? I have one on each side but was told "fine, no further action,"

beaton

•11 years ago

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Is there a natural alternative pill for Hypothyroidsm?

I'm running out on Levothyroxine ( only five left) and don't have health insurance at the moment.

I'm running out on Levothyroxine ( only five left) and don't have health insuran...

genie7

•11 years ago

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Just got back from the doctors ;( help

Just got back from my doctors, she is sending me to a head a neck urgent suspected cancer referral, ? Do I have cancer ?? Blood tests came back normal I also...

Just got back from my doctors, she is sending me to a head a neck urgent suspect...

Lovejoy

•11 years ago

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Passed Synacthen test but low baseline serum ATCH

I have just found out my serum ATCH is low. Level was 6 (range 0-45) lab report it's low. The Synacthen test done at the same time was ok. My adrenals can...

I have just found out my serum ATCH is low. Level was 6 (range 0-45) lab report ...

helen642

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Thyroid & Taste Buds

I'm currently awaiting my Endo appointment for elevated calcium and fluctuating PTH. 2 GP's have said I have a Goitre but ultrasound reveals normal size but 2...

I'm currently awaiting my Endo appointment for elevated calcium and fluctuating ...

Essex21

•11 years ago

10 Replies

We all love good news!

Those of you with patience and persistence will know that when I first posted, my endo had taken me off T3, and the symptoms I'd put down to recovering from a...

Those of you with patience and persistence will know that when I first posted, m...

mumcat2

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Levothyroxine by Almus

Has anyone tried this Levothyroxine made by Almus. I received it today as I am wanting to try a different brand due to the fact that I had been taking Mercury...

Has anyone tried this Levothyroxine made by Almus. I received it today as I am ...

marmaris

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Why does my under active thyroid go over active Now reduced to 75mg I also have Addison's disease

LACLARKEY

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Endo Dept Derriford Hospital

Hello My doc's just done an urgent referral to Derriford Hospital as I'm on 125mcg of Levo and I'm still feeling like crap. She upped my meds from 75 to 100...

Hello My doc's just done an urgent referral to Derriford Hospital as I'm on 125m...

sharonjarvis

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Steroids. SHORT SYNACTHEN TEST looking for help please!

a few seconds ago boudy14 Morning cortisol level 4.2, having ecth test, anyone tried the steroids? Good afternoon Looking for advice please. I was diagnosed...

a few seconds ago boudy14 Morning cortisol level 4.2, having ecth test, anyone t...

boudy14

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Morning cortisol level 4.2, having ecth test, anyone tried the steroids?

Good afternoon Looking for advice please. I was diagnosed with ME in November and since then been having various tests. Genova did my adrenals, morning level...

Good afternoon Looking for advice please. I was diagnosed with ME in November a...

boudy14

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Am I under medicated

December 13 serum TSH level (XaELV) 28.00mu/L (0.2 - 4.0) Free T4 5pmol/L (7.8- 14.4) prescribed 50mcg levothyroxine was given 50mcg levo February 14 Serum...

December 13 serum TSH level (XaELV) 28.00mu/L (0.2 - 4.0) Free T4 5pmol/L (7.8- ...

lexilou

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Anyone else have unexplained microscopic haematuria with Hashis ?

Doc reckons could be autoimmune related .

Avalynd65

•11 years ago

11 Replies

HAD ENOUGH

sick of people who are supposed to be your friends and family and cannot trust any of them.brother says the dr must be right cos bloods are within range and...

sick of people who are supposed to be your friends and family and cannot trust a...

anbuma

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Is there any point at all in me going to the doctors with adrenal fatigue/hypothyroid?! Am I likely to get support, or just confused looks?!

Hi there :) I hope somebody may be able to advise me, as I'm unsure what to do. I found out (via saliva test in Jan) that I am suffering with adrenal fatigue,...

Hi there :) I hope somebody may be able to advise me, as I'm unsure what to do. ...

sip1

•11 years ago

1 Reply

results from blue horizons

received today by email

anbuma

•11 years ago

19 Replies

I have hashi's and I seem to have become alcohol intolerant overnight. If I have an alcoholic drink now, I get a headache immediately.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Jaie

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Inactive Hashi's?

Someone has suggested that I have inactive hashi's and I'm confused. How can it be inactive if I've had hypo symptoms for 20 years? I've had a full thyroid...

Someone has suggested that I have inactive hashi's and I'm confused. How can it...

kiltis

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Hello, I wonder if anyone can help me. I was diagnosed as severely hypo in January and had really low readings of TSH 123 (range 0.2-0.5)

and T4 of 4 (range 9-18).My latest test results in mid Feb indicated that I was now within range TSH of 0.2 (range 0.1-0.5) and T4 of 15 (range 9-18)....

and T4 of 4 (range 9-18).My latest test results in mid Feb indicated that I was ...

MColc

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Diagnosed with Hashimotos 2 years ago

my antibodies were 600 2 years ago and felt pretty rotten to be honest, i have been gluten free for 2 years now had my Thyroid profile test done with blue...

my antibodies were 600 2 years ago and felt pretty rotten to be honest, i have b...

Hidden

•11 years ago

12 Replies

What is the best centre of excellence in London or East Anglia for treatment of over active thyroid?

Nellirose

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Endo portsmouth?

Does anyone know of an endo in Portsmouth that prescribes t3? And how do you go about getting referred? Thanks in advance! :)

Does anyone know of an endo in Portsmouth that prescribes t3? And how do you go ...

wandell1

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Natural Thyroid Hormone called Naturethroid

my daughter is having problems with Lavothyroixine Sodium she is on 125cgs and having symptoms: insomnia, pains in her tummy, water retention ..having all...

my daughter is having problems with Lavothyroixine Sodium she is on 125cgs and h...

anjh-blue

•11 years ago

2 Replies

My Eye Improvement on NDT

I just thought I would report that I have just had a FORTH change of prescription in 1 year!!! I have gone from have 20/20 vision Jan2013 to in 3 weeks flat...

I just thought I would report that I have just had a FORTH change of prescriptio...

cat69

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Endo in Tyne and Wear Pro T3????

Does anyone know of an Endo in the Tyne and Wear region who may consider T3 medication please.

Does anyone know of an Endo in the Tyne and Wear region who may consider T3 medi...

Coopsie

•11 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for March 2014

when is the best time to take meds?

my grandma is 72yrs she have burning feet,palms and back more at night . she wont get sleep at night. she is suffering only blood pressure.

Older men - God help us - don't we have enough to deal with?

Anxiety…how do I deal with it?

Glucosamine -does it work? I know a lot of thyroid sufferers have joint pain/arthritis too.

Should nodules always be investigated? I have one on each side but was told "fine, no further action,"

Is there a natural alternative pill for Hypothyroidsm?

Just got back from the doctors ;( help

Passed Synacthen test but low baseline serum ATCH

Thyroid & Taste Buds

We all love good news!

Levothyroxine by Almus

Why does my under active thyroid go over active Now reduced to 75mg I also have Addison's disease

Endo Dept Derriford Hospital

Steroids. SHORT SYNACTHEN TEST looking for help please!

Morning cortisol level 4.2, having ecth test, anyone tried the steroids?

Am I under medicated

Anyone else have unexplained microscopic haematuria with Hashis ?

HAD ENOUGH

Is there any point at all in me going to the doctors with adrenal fatigue/hypothyroid?! Am I likely to get support, or just confused looks?!

results from blue horizons

I have hashi's and I seem to have become alcohol intolerant overnight. If I have an alcoholic drink now, I get a headache immediately.

Inactive Hashi's?

Hello, I wonder if anyone can help me. I was diagnosed as severely hypo in January and had really low readings of TSH 123 (range 0.2-0.5)

Diagnosed with Hashimotos 2 years ago

What is the best centre of excellence in London or East Anglia for treatment of over active thyroid?

Endo portsmouth?

Natural Thyroid Hormone called Naturethroid

My Eye Improvement on NDT

Endo in Tyne and Wear Pro T3????

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