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Bovine Colostrum

Has anybody every tried this, it is meant to be really good for immune system and full of nutrients etc etc. Was just wondering if i should add this, been...

Has anybody every tried this, it is meant to be really good for immune system an...

dwsmith

•11 years ago

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Just been looking at Dr Myhills Website and.....

Found this little gem - (well it is for me anyway) "Too high an MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume) points to hypothyroidism, B12 deficiency or folic acid...

Found this little gem - (well it is for me anyway) "Too high an MCV (Mean Corpu...

sheenah

•11 years ago

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Has anyone found that they need to up their dose as they become more active?

After 2 years of being almost bedridden and unable to do much I am at last recovering. However, after about an hour of activity/chores I find I'm experiencing...

After 2 years of being almost bedridden and unable to do much I am at last recov...

Clutter

•11 years ago

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Mitochondria regime.....

Hi Is anyone out there doing the mitochondria regime? Si

sporty333

•11 years ago

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How do you know if you need T3

A general question really as I don't think I need T3 but theres a lot of talk about it. My doctor said the testing of T3 is difficult as it's like testing...

A general question really as I don't think I need T3 but theres a lot of talk ab...

Redwinegirl

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Blue Horizon Blood Tests - does anyone know of a discount for this?

Now ready to get full bloods done to present to my GP but if I can get a little off the massive price - or even a cheaper company - I'd love to know

Now ready to get full bloods done to present to my GP but if I can get a little ...

jezebel69

•11 years ago

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Have Hashimotos ,went hyper 6 months ago,reduced dose from 150 mcg daily to 100 mcg one day and 75 mcg the next

Went up to 100mcg for 3 months . Now up to 125mcg daily.( for 8 days so far) My TSH is within normal limits but slowly rising ,is 1.99 at present. I feel so...

Went up to 100mcg for 3 months . Now up to 125mcg daily.( for 8 days so far) My ...

susiebow

•11 years ago

2 Replies

what is mean by Non-thyroidal illness

seharifti

•11 years ago

3 Replies

What should my temperature be at different times of the day?

When first diagnosed around 25 years ago I was taught to vary my dose (Initially extract, then went over to Levothyroxine following a strike) by taking my...

When first diagnosed around 25 years ago I was taught to vary my dose (Initially...

silverfox7

•11 years ago

12 Replies

What happens if you have a tumour in your piturity gland

Hi i was wondering about what happens after you have a tumour removed from your piturity gland would you need hormone treatment etc would the gland still work...

Hi i was wondering about what happens after you have a tumour removed from your ...

antonia26

•11 years ago

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getting up today

after 5 hours broken sleep and nightmares just could not bring myself to get up even with Annie pawing me persistently.dog walk ended in getting a bus home...

after 5 hours broken sleep and nightmares just could not bring myself to get up ...

anbuma

•11 years ago

4 Replies

How can I cure vertigo fast?

I've been a bit under the weather for about 4 weeks with a sort of sinus/head cold (headache and face pain etc) I've kept going thinking it'll pass but early...

I've been a bit under the weather for about 4 weeks with a sort of sinus/head co...

Fatpossum

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Is TSH fluctuation normal if you have Hashimoto's? Confused by latest bloods

Picked up blood results yesterday and I'm confused as some was not as expected: Yesterday...

Picked up blood results yesterday and I'm confused as some was not as expected: ...

soulchick1

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Just moved to eastbourne and need a gp

I know you can not recomend a gp. but i was wondering if someone could private message me with a understanding gp. many thanks X

I know you can not recomend a gp. but i was wondering if someone could private m...

Twinkle-toes

•11 years ago

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I'm on T3,but with split doses I find it difficult to fit in food/tea/vitamins with the 1/2/and 4 hourly intervals. How do others manage and

Is it ok to have a black or green tea sometimes during those periods of not eating? in other words would a cuppa interfere with absorption? Thank you anyone...

Is it ok to have a black or green tea sometimes during those periods of not eati...

Everdean

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Is it always the case that TSH should be 1 or under, and is there any medical evidence that would convince my GP?

My latest results were TSH 2.75 (0.3-4.2) T4 16.7 (!2-22) T3 4.5 ( 3.1-6.8) I gave up all medication more than a year ago because every variation and...

My latest results were TSH 2.75 (0.3-4.2) T4 16.7 (!2-22) T3 4.5 ( 3.1-6.8) I...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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JUST A QUICK UPDATE & REMINDER .............................................................

for the 'aluminium can collection '..........the cans will be weighed & cashed in October, so whatever is collected until then will add to the total , ....the...

for the 'aluminium can collection '..........the cans will be weighed & cashed i...

alangardner

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Could this be Low T3 Syndrome rather than hypoT???

Hi Peeps....Am currently on 62.5 mcg t3 (cytomel). When I first started t3 last Jan, I was back to work by 01 March although still had symptoms. Its been a...

Hi Peeps....Am currently on 62.5 mcg t3 (cytomel). When I first started t3 last ...

babycatcher7572

•11 years ago

5 Replies

hi, does anybody know a good neurologist im in chelmsford, i have options to to local hops

hi, does anybody know a good neurologist im in chelmsford, i have options to to local hospital- in chelmsford or maldon... or braintree... have thyroid issues...

hi, does anybody know a good neurologist im in chelmsford, i have options to to ...

pinkstar

•11 years ago

14 Replies

I can't really answer your question but a few months ago I found a lump on my right side of my neck, it does not hurt my neck hurts and I ge

Had CT scan done got enlarged thyroid right side of neck

Lovejoy

•11 years ago

5 Replies

You guys are all bloody marvelous!!!

Managed to persuade my Endo to up my dose of levo !!!WOO HOO!!! When originally diagnosed my tsh 23ish I was given 75mcg for 2 weeks then upped to 150mcg.I...

Managed to persuade my Endo to up my dose of levo !!!WOO HOO!!! When originall...

blue999

•11 years ago

6 Replies

blood tests

original kit returned as gp surgery s would not administer it for me and no phlebs in the area had someone doit for me as couldn't finger prick myself-posted...

original kit returned as gp surgery s would not administer it for me and no phle...

anbuma

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Shout hurrah for me,please!

An anniversary I can't neglect...this time -5pm - a year ago I was surfacing from 7 plus hours of surgery to put a metal coil into a ruptured brain artery and...

An anniversary I can't neglect...this time -5pm - a year ago I was surfacing fro...

mumcat2

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Blood Result Payments

Went to pick up blood test forms at GP's today. They were not ready even though they had been requested on Monday. One of the Secretaries (not main one,...

Went to pick up blood test forms at GP's today. They were not ready even though...

nightingale-56

•11 years ago

23 Replies

hello my friends just got my results and cant talk to the dr till monday can any one help me understand ths less than 0.01 .. t4 21 t3-7

wendypartridge

•11 years ago

16 Replies

BLOOD TEST serum free t 3 level 3.7 [3.8 - 6.0 low serum free t4 level 18 pmol/L [8.21 ] serum free t sh level 0.01L [0.35 -3.50

I have had hashimotos for the last 20 years doctor said tests was ok i told him i still feel tired and seem to have a foggy head he seem to think...

I have had hashimotos for the last 20 years doctor said tests was ok i t...

JAN86

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Tests normal, multiple nodule goiter ???

So I had a scan and have a multi nodule goiter. My bloods came back normal except for vit D deficiency, high gamma gt 65 Free T4 12.6 TSH 2.09 Free T3 4.1...

So I had a scan and have a multi nodule goiter. My bloods came back normal excep...

Ritaritarita

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Would supplemental thyroid glandular help instead of prescription medication?

I found out in Jan that I'm suffering with adrenal fatigue (resistance stage), and also recently (yesterday!) received my results from doing a private urine...

I found out in Jan that I'm suffering with adrenal fatigue (resistance stage), a...

sip1

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Hi, I'm a newbie 32 yr old female.I have an underactive thyroid (taking 300mg levothyroxine) & need a lot of help, guidance and advice pls?!

Please be patient because this is going to be very long winded due to my ignorance !! I was first diagnosed in Jan 2007, I had, had a baby in the July before...

Please be patient because this is going to be very long winded due to my ignoran...

LornaP

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Its me wittering again

Hi Folks - continue to feel better on a daily basis! Could I just review the recent blood test with you to tell me what it means:- Total thyroxine (T4) 102 -...

Hi Folks - continue to feel better on a daily basis! Could I just review the re...

sheenah

•11 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for March 2014

Bovine Colostrum

Just been looking at Dr Myhills Website and.....

Has anyone found that they need to up their dose as they become more active?

Mitochondria regime.....

How do you know if you need T3

Blue Horizon Blood Tests - does anyone know of a discount for this?

Have Hashimotos ,went hyper 6 months ago,reduced dose from 150 mcg daily to 100 mcg one day and 75 mcg the next

what is mean by Non-thyroidal illness

What should my temperature be at different times of the day?

What happens if you have a tumour in your piturity gland

getting up today

How can I cure vertigo fast?

Is TSH fluctuation normal if you have Hashimoto's? Confused by latest bloods

Just moved to eastbourne and need a gp

I'm on T3,but with split doses I find it difficult to fit in food/tea/vitamins with the 1/2/and 4 hourly intervals. How do others manage and

Is it always the case that TSH should be 1 or under, and is there any medical evidence that would convince my GP?

JUST A QUICK UPDATE & REMINDER .............................................................

Could this be Low T3 Syndrome rather than hypoT???

hi, does anybody know a good neurologist im in chelmsford, i have options to to local hops

I can't really answer your question but a few months ago I found a lump on my right side of my neck, it does not hurt my neck hurts and I ge

You guys are all bloody marvelous!!!

blood tests

Shout hurrah for me,please!

Blood Result Payments

hello my friends just got my results and cant talk to the dr till monday can any one help me understand ths less than 0.01 .. t4 21 t3-7

BLOOD TEST serum free t 3 level 3.7 [3.8 - 6.0 low serum free t4 level 18 pmol/L [8.21 ] serum free t sh level 0.01L [0.35 -3.50

Tests normal, multiple nodule goiter ???

Would supplemental thyroid glandular help instead of prescription medication?

Hi, I'm a newbie 32 yr old female.I have an underactive thyroid (taking 300mg levothyroxine) & need a lot of help, guidance and advice pls?!

Its me wittering again

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