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Can someone please talk me through candida treatment?

I've done a search here but you can imagine the number of results and disparate discussions so it proved tricky to find the specific answers to my questions....

I've done a search here but you can imagine the number of results and disparate ...

puncturedbicycle

•11 years ago

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Dr Alyssa Burns-Hill takes on the Advertising Standards Authority

She's made a video about double standards and how the ASA stopped her from saying that saliva testing was reliable. http://asa-the-truth.org.uk/ There is...

She's made a video about double standards and how the ASA stopped her from sayin...

Angel_of_the_North

•11 years ago

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Had a TT on the 11th March and have been prescribed 20 mcg liothyronine sodium twice a day. Does this seem reasonable?

I feel very fuzzy hard to concentrate but not sure how much is due to the anaesthetic and recent surgery. Any advice please.

I feel very fuzzy hard to concentrate but not sure how much is due to the anaest...

cjrsquared

•11 years ago

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Shakiness – Adrenals? Wrong NDT Dosage?

Hi All, I began taking Nature-Throid NDT in the new year (largely self-treating though I see Dr P when I can afford to) and while I feel it has been...

Hi All, I began taking Nature-Throid NDT in the new year (largely self-treating...

Taffhamster

•11 years ago

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Lump under jaw not near thyroid anyone??

Hi ive discovered a soft fatty like lump under my jaw line by muscle. It is movable and has fatty type feel to it. i have ultrasound booked for my thyroid on...

Hi ive discovered a soft fatty like lump under my jaw line by muscle. It is mova...

hj1234

•11 years ago

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what are the consequences if I stop taking my levothyroxine at 112 mcg daily?

nkainoa

•11 years ago

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does anyone know how long levothyroxine stays in your system ie a urinalysis?

I take 112mcg daily

nkainoa

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Disappearance of Eltroxin tablets

I have been taking 125mcg Eltroxin for some time and have felt very well, which was in sharp contrast to a few years ago when I was given Teva thyroxine.; my...

I have been taking 125mcg Eltroxin for some time and have felt very well, which ...

Jumeirah

•11 years ago

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Can I ask my pharmacist for a specific brand?

I wondered if I would be allowed to request a different brand of Levothyroxine when I go and collect my prescription from the chemist? I'm currently on Mercury...

I wondered if I would be allowed to request a different brand of Levothyroxine w...

mrspinkrat

•11 years ago

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My blood tests for thyroid function always have a high TSH for instance my last one TSH 0.18 mU/L Free T4. 11 pmo/L Free T3 4.1 pmo/L

I take all my meds for underactive thyroid. I have been doing this for 20 years now. Why doesn't my body recognise that?

I take all my meds for underactive thyroid. I have been doing this for 20 years ...

Rosebud2012

•11 years ago

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Do I have a Thyroid problem?

Morning Everyone. I'm always posting on here and I just wanted to post the below and get thoughts. Can anyone tell me if I have a Thyroid problem from my...

Morning Everyone. I'm always posting on here and I just wanted to post the belo...

Essex21

•11 years ago

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Medication after a hemithyroidectomy?

Hello, I had a hemithyroidectomy on Monday to remove a lump in my thyroid. Since then I've been feeling quite anxious. This is understandable due to stress/...

Hello, I had a hemithyroidectomy on Monday to remove a lump in my thyroid. Sinc...

wysewoman

•11 years ago

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PCOS and Thyroid Health

Dana at HypothyroidMom has a guest post by Dr. Fiona McCulloch, ND, on PCOS and Thyroid Health. It is a thoroughly researched and clearly written post and I...

Dana at HypothyroidMom has a guest post by Dr. Fiona McCulloch, ND, on PCOS and ...

PR4NOW

•11 years ago

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Did anyone get a skin rash from taking synthetic thyroid medication or T3 liothyronine

I broke out in a terrible rash on my chin, red, bumpy,itchy rash. It started around the time I had my thyroid removed and went on meds. I tried Armor but...

I broke out in a terrible rash on my chin, red, bumpy,itchy rash. It started aro...

Jillybean1

•11 years ago

23 Replies

On carbimazole, how long leave a sore throat b4 seeing dr?

Basically I've got the cold/ cough that lots of the people around me have got/ had. How long should I leave before pestering the Dr about? At a level that I...

Basically I've got the cold/ cough that lots of the people around me have got/ h...

hesb

•11 years ago

8 Replies

TSH 4.61 (0.4 - 4.0) under medicating!

After everyone's help and realising that I was being under medicated following a recent blood test, I have now been back to see the Doc. I thought you would...

After everyone's help and realising that I was being under medicated following a...

Pollydolly

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Sleep or lack of!

Sadly I have got into a habit of sleeping for 3/4 hours, then waking for a couple of hours and than falling back for a short time before the alarm goes....

Sadly I have got into a habit of sleeping for 3/4 hours, then waking for a coupl...

Redwinegirl

•11 years ago

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Blood test results back any comments appreciated

Had my blood results today and would really appreciate some feedback from you all. Still quite new to this after my TT and any help would be welcomed. Serum...

Had my blood results today and would really appreciate some feedback from you al...

keb5332

•11 years ago

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thyroid removed 5 weeks ago. hypo calceamic 4 times after op with low vitamin D. Now have headaches, tingling in legs. Is this normal?

I am on 100m Levothyroxin which I take in morning plus calcium & Vitamin D supplements until next blood test in 3 weeks. Last blood test calcium was 2.5. I...

I am on 100m Levothyroxin which I take in morning plus calcium & Vitamin D suppl...

Flowerpower_nafas

•11 years ago

45 Replies

Finally got my hands on test results....could you advise please

I'm unique as my doctor loves giving me blood tests, these are my 2nd in 7 weeks and I'm going again next week. The reason for next weeks is there was...

I'm unique as my doctor loves giving me blood tests, these are my 2nd in 7 weeks...

Redwinegirl

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Wrote a 4 page letter to the BMJ along with the yellow card scheme today

I have become SO untrusting of Drs in general, that I took it upon myself to write to the BMJ , yellow card scheme about how Quetiapine affected me in January...

I have become SO untrusting of Drs in general, that I took it upon myself to wri...

nezzykins

•11 years ago

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Bulimia and Hypo - Any links?

Does anyone know if the two are linked? I've been Hypo for many years along with being bulimic, I'm getting worried as the bulimia is getting really out of...

Does anyone know if the two are linked? I've been Hypo for many years along with...

Tanya40

•11 years ago

17 Replies

has anybody else been asked by their G.P to reduce their dose of Levothyroxine by 50mcg?

Im very reluctant to do this as Ive been on 250 for about 10 years, and fed up of feeling ill, the GP reckons that its because my dose is too high, has anybody...

Im very reluctant to do this as Ive been on 250 for about 10 years, and fed up o...

Molly65

•11 years ago

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I'd like to buy some T3 in the UK.

I understand there are Mexican sources, but I'm hoping to get it within a few days so am thinking about ordering from some of the UK based bodybuilding sites...

I understand there are Mexican sources, but I'm hoping to get it within a few da...

Don75

•11 years ago

5 Replies

How to raise concerns - perhaps another route

In brief due to low energy and tasks ahead - I am noticing more and more frustration on this site re poor diagnosis and poor treatment with GMC replies being...

In brief due to low energy and tasks ahead - I am noticing more and more frustra...

sarahstevenson

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Endo on Friday - guesses for outcome?

Latest bloods pre-appointment TSH 4 (0.3-5) FT4 13 (9-25) TGAb 1823 (0-20) What do we reckon the outcome will be? We could do a sweepstake? ;-)

Latest bloods pre-appointment TSH 4 (0.3-5) FT4 13 (9-25) TGAb 1823 (0-20) What...

HarryE

•11 years ago

37 Replies

Please help me understand blood test results

I have just got my latest blood test results my tsh was 0.1 now less than 0.1. My t3 has fallen to 3.9 range is 3.5 to 6.7. My t4 has fallen again to 13.9...

I have just got my latest blood test results my tsh was 0.1 now less than 0.1. M...

carroll998

•11 years ago

5 Replies

General questions

Firstly, just an overview of myself: I'm a 40-year-old male, and I haven't been diagnosed with anything. But due to my symptoms, I'm leaning towards a dodgy...

Firstly, just an overview of myself: I'm a 40-year-old male, and I haven't been ...

BrecklandRanger

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Yesterday my 'blog' blew away, lots of nonsense featuring my 'Bakewell huff'

I was half way through a blog yesterday, also at the same time chatting to a certain lady I like in Scotland, who understands my venomous humor - when a...

I was half way through a blog yesterday, also at the same time chatting to a cer...

MaryF

•11 years ago

42 Replies

Feeling a bit better but....

So I have been feeling slightly better the past 3 days maybe my vitamin supplements are starting to take effect or it's just that my thyroxine has started to...

So I have been feeling slightly better the past 3 days maybe my vitamin suppleme...

Shazy-B

•11 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for March 2014

Can someone please talk me through candida treatment?

Dr Alyssa Burns-Hill takes on the Advertising Standards Authority

Had a TT on the 11th March and have been prescribed 20 mcg liothyronine sodium twice a day. Does this seem reasonable?

Shakiness – Adrenals? Wrong NDT Dosage?

Lump under jaw not near thyroid anyone??

what are the consequences if I stop taking my levothyroxine at 112 mcg daily?

does anyone know how long levothyroxine stays in your system ie a urinalysis?

Disappearance of Eltroxin tablets

Can I ask my pharmacist for a specific brand?

My blood tests for thyroid function always have a high TSH for instance my last one TSH 0.18 mU/L Free T4. 11 pmo/L Free T3 4.1 pmo/L

Do I have a Thyroid problem?

Medication after a hemithyroidectomy?

PCOS and Thyroid Health

Did anyone get a skin rash from taking synthetic thyroid medication or T3 liothyronine

On carbimazole, how long leave a sore throat b4 seeing dr?

TSH 4.61 (0.4 - 4.0) under medicating!

Sleep or lack of!

Blood test results back any comments appreciated

thyroid removed 5 weeks ago. hypo calceamic 4 times after op with low vitamin D. Now have headaches, tingling in legs. Is this normal?

Finally got my hands on test results....could you advise please

Wrote a 4 page letter to the BMJ along with the yellow card scheme today

Bulimia and Hypo - Any links?

has anybody else been asked by their G.P to reduce their dose of Levothyroxine by 50mcg?

I'd like to buy some T3 in the UK.

How to raise concerns - perhaps another route

Endo on Friday - guesses for outcome?

Please help me understand blood test results

General questions

Yesterday my 'blog' blew away, lots of nonsense featuring my 'Bakewell huff'

Feeling a bit better but....

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