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My GP doesn't want to refer me to an endocrinologist.

Antibody > 1000. Diagnosed with Hashimotos by my GP. He refused to treat initially as he said too early intervention could promote osteoporosis. This caused me...

Antibody > 1000. Diagnosed with Hashimotos by my GP. He refused to treat initial...

bertiesmum

•10 years ago

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Reference interval of thyroid stimulating hormone and free thyroxine in a reference population over 60 years old and over 80 years:

...comparison to young subjects Results TSH increased with age in the whole group. There was no statistical difference in the analysis of these independent...

...comparison to young subjects Results TSH increased with age in the whole gro...

Clutter

•10 years ago

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Does anyone have a polymyositis diagnois?

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

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Palpitations: how can you tell the difference between too much t3 or dose wearing off?

I've suddenly had to start taking more t3 - it seems to wear off so much earlier than normal - so I've added in a third dose (just a quarter of a tablet)....

I've suddenly had to start taking more t3 - it seems to wear off so much earlier...

puncturedbicycle

•10 years ago

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Advice please for unsupportive partners

Today I finally felt I had some energy then was blown away again when my partner announced thyroid illness was nothing significant ...... apparently it can be...

Today I finally felt I had some energy then was blown away again when my partner...

karenmyring

•10 years ago

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How do you get gp to test for free t3 i have hashimotos and believe t3 as well as t4 is the way to go but its actually getting it any ideas

lynne56

•10 years ago

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I have had really bad head aches for the last 4 weeks usually lasting from 1 to 3 days, they are at the back of my head on the right side.

I also keep coming over really tired and need to sleep. I have Graves disease and have been ok. My doctor dismissed that there is any link with my thyroid and...

I also keep coming over really tired and need to sleep. I have Graves disease an...

duster

•10 years ago

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More numbers for your comments please.

I've already had your positive reactions to my analysis of my most recent thyroid bloods,but I hope someone might be able to comment on adrenal (short...

I've already had your positive reactions to my analysis of my most recent thyroi...

mumcat2

•10 years ago

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My test came back - Thyroid peroxidase antibody level +188lU/mL High A positive TPO antibody with an increased TSH is associated with 5%

progression to overt. Serum TSH is 4.4mU/L. (confused ) says I don't have Hashimotos but seems to be saying that when I become ill he will treat me? should I...

progression to overt. Serum TSH is 4.4mU/L. (confused ) says I don't have Hashim...

sandyal

•10 years ago

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I don't understand antibodies.

I was tested in Sept.09 TTG neg. TPO antibodies >600 . Is this good or bad?? Thank you.x

I was tested in Sept.09 TTG neg. TPO antibodies >600 . Is this good or bad?? Tha...

beaton

•10 years ago

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How do I dose combo t4/t3 equal to 125 mg of levothyroxine

Have stopped my t4 levo six days ago and need help to get correct dose of 125mg with a combo t4/t3 I brought from pharmacy in Greece, I have panhypopituitarism...

Have stopped my t4 levo six days ago and need help to get correct dose of 125mg ...

rossilin600

•10 years ago

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lab results and so scared I cant stop crying...any advices will be much appreciated thank you

Tsh 10 Free T4 13.08 pmol Free T3 4.01 pmol Tag 31.6 Tpo 1400 D3 vitamin 15.5 B12 310 Ferritin 70 Iron 68 I am feeling pretty bad my endo's appoinment is...

Tsh 10 Free T4 13.08 pmol Free T3 4.01 pmol Tag 31.6 Tpo 1400 D3 vitamin 15.5...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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How does a doctor diagnose Hashimoto's ?

My last blood test showed High Thyroid peroxidase antibody level of * 546 u/mL 28 - 60, and a TSH of 6.6. Will the doctor automatically diagnose me with...

My last blood test showed High Thyroid peroxidase antibody level of * 546 u/mL ...

Bigsi

•10 years ago

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Here's a bit of medical logic for you.

I said yesterday I'd post some of my most recent letter from my endo...the logic emerges later. I quote "...there is a potential risk from combination therapy...

I said yesterday I'd post some of my most recent letter from my endo...the logic...

mumcat2

•10 years ago

7 Replies

T3 questions

After a visit to my endo yesterday, the end result was await results of latest blood tests first but the addition of some T 3 may now be necessary. She said...

After a visit to my endo yesterday, the end result was await results of latest b...

Tweetypie28

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Dodgy posts please get this person removed

deendas44 sending emails about black magic etc

onhereagain

•10 years ago

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Please help- I think I am now on too much thyroxine- Overactive symptoms

So I was diagnosed back in December with the following bloods TSH 1.4 (0.3-5) Free T3 2.1 (3.1-6.8) Free T4 10.7 (12-22) I was put onto 50mcg Levo and...

So I was diagnosed back in December with the following bloods TSH 1.4 (0.3-5) Fr...

mk366

•10 years ago

16 Replies

New diagnosis - help!!

Hi all I need some advice on the news I received Friday night that I'm suffering from an overactive Thyroid :-( Short history: I was ill at the start on Jan...

Hi all I need some advice on the news I received Friday night that I'm sufferin...

Beckiboo83

•10 years ago

29 Replies

Seaweed could be key to weight loss, study suggests

Yesterday the story below appeared on the BBC news site - and likely enough elsewhere. Please be very, very clear that this is referring to the alginate...

Yesterday the story below appeared on the BBC news site - and likely enough else...

helvella

Administrator•10 years ago

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THIS FORUM MAY DISAPPEAR . . .

Just think how ALONE that will make us all feel. Excuse my shouting but I hope you will forgive me after you realise what Im trying to say. Many of you may...

Just think how ALONE that will make us all feel. Excuse my shouting but I hop...

flatfeet1

•10 years ago

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Failure of formal logic in the determination of normal thyroid function. Accepting the Null Hypothesis.

A sample of TSH values is taken from normal people. People with hypo or hyper thyroid symptoms would necessarily be excluded from this sample. The mean and...

A sample of TSH values is taken from normal people. People with hypo or hyper t...

jlovell88

•10 years ago

25 Replies

not sure if to post it on this site

having optician tell me i have lupus yesterday ,am beginning to think it could be sjogrens from symptoms of sjogrens.just read that sjogrens can start in the...

having optician tell me i have lupus yesterday ,am beginning to think it could b...

anbuma

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Any experiences on Dr. Lowe’s ThyroGold, Thyroid-S or Thiroyd from Thailand as opposed to prescription thyroid treatment?

The non-prescription desiccated thyroid products: Nutri Meds which is available in either porcine or bovine desiccated thyroid, and is far weaker, plus Dr....

The non-prescription desiccated thyroid products: Nutri Meds which is available...

cc120

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Just found out im pregnant....now what?

Hi folks, Havent been on for aged, been feeling well for the most part. Found out im pregnant today, its ridiculously early but ive been testing early as i...

Hi folks, Havent been on for aged, been feeling well for the most part. Found ou...

gracegirl78

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroiditis and vitamin D deficiency

In Marz' home of Crete, with boundless sunshine and wonderful weather, at least two medics have decided that research into vitamin D is needed - and have...

In Marz' home of Crete, with boundless sunshine and wonderful weather, at least ...

helvella

Administrator•10 years ago

37 Replies

Who makes Armour?

Many here would answer, without hesitation, “Forest”. But that might no longer be quite the full picture. :-) Actavis, the highly acquisitive Dublin-based...

Many here would answer, without hesitation, “Forest”. But that might no longer b...

helvella

Administrator•10 years ago

19 Replies

Missing rice with your curry? Try blitzed cauliflower recipe below:

Cauliflower rice If you’re trying to cut down on carbohydrates, replace rice with cauliflower, as in this recipe. All you need to do is whiz up some...

Cauliflower rice If you’re trying to cut down on carbohydrates, replace rice wi...

Clutter

•10 years ago

33 Replies

Has anyone tried the '3 step hypothyroidism treatment process' by Tom Brimeyer, or is it a scam?

$97 for this, so if anyone has tried it and it has worked, perhaps they could list what this treatment suggests?

$97 for this, so if anyone has tried it and it has worked, perhaps they could li...

cc120

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Does thyroxine effect the eye, all of a sudden darkness, faintish, giddiness. Any thing that can be done.

IDoes this type of sickness prevent having a child

silvester

•10 years ago

2 Replies

For Graves sufferer's

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20140108/Apitope-led-consortium-awarded-FP7-Health-Innovation-funding-to-develop-Graves-disease-vaccine.aspx Looks...

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20140108/Apitope-led-consortium-awarded-FP7-He...

Silver_Fairy

•10 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for March 2014

My GP doesn't want to refer me to an endocrinologist.

Reference interval of thyroid stimulating hormone and free thyroxine in a reference population over 60 years old and over 80 years:

Does anyone have a polymyositis diagnois?

Palpitations: how can you tell the difference between too much t3 or dose wearing off?

Advice please for unsupportive partners

How do you get gp to test for free t3 i have hashimotos and believe t3 as well as t4 is the way to go but its actually getting it any ideas

I have had really bad head aches for the last 4 weeks usually lasting from 1 to 3 days, they are at the back of my head on the right side.

More numbers for your comments please.

My test came back - Thyroid peroxidase antibody level +188lU/mL High A positive TPO antibody with an increased TSH is associated with 5%

I don't understand antibodies.

How do I dose combo t4/t3 equal to 125 mg of levothyroxine

lab results and so scared I cant stop crying...any advices will be much appreciated thank you

How does a doctor diagnose Hashimoto's ?

Here's a bit of medical logic for you.

T3 questions

Dodgy posts please get this person removed

Please help- I think I am now on too much thyroxine- Overactive symptoms

New diagnosis - help!!

Seaweed could be key to weight loss, study suggests

THIS FORUM MAY DISAPPEAR . . .

Failure of formal logic in the determination of normal thyroid function. Accepting the Null Hypothesis.

not sure if to post it on this site

Any experiences on Dr. Lowe’s ThyroGold, Thyroid-S or Thiroyd from Thailand as opposed to prescription thyroid treatment?

Just found out im pregnant....now what?

Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroiditis and vitamin D deficiency

Who makes Armour?

Missing rice with your curry? Try blitzed cauliflower recipe below:

Has anyone tried the '3 step hypothyroidism treatment process' by Tom Brimeyer, or is it a scam?

Does thyroxine effect the eye, all of a sudden darkness, faintish, giddiness. Any thing that can be done.

For Graves sufferer's

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