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How often would you test blood?

Self medicating, and increasing in tiny doses. The private blood tests are so expensive but want to get it right. I was thinking every 4-6 weeks or is that not...

Self medicating, and increasing in tiny doses. The private blood tests are so ex...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Does anyone know when you should be feeling better on thybon 20 and 75 eltroxin taking it 6 days now and feel awful completely shattered

Mauds

•10 years ago

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Good article by Dr. Mercola

Morning All and Happy Easter! Iv'e just come across a good little article by Good 'Ol Dr Mercola - "Optimum Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothyroidism with...

Morning All and Happy Easter! Iv'e just come across a good little article by Go...

sheenah

•10 years ago

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T4/T3

I have been prescribed 125mcg of Levo, GP would not prescribe T3 after informing her of morning body temp weight gain etc just increased Levo, i have since...

I have been prescribed 125mcg of Levo, GP would not prescribe T3 after informing...

Miffi

•10 years ago

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Memory loss in 30 year old male

My son has lots of hypo symptoms, and is on the long journey to diagnosis. His chronic symptoms have been back and muscle pains. He also has definite adrenal...

My son has lots of hypo symptoms, and is on the long journey to diagnosis. His...

sarahstevenson

•10 years ago

25 Replies

Confused about Vit D result

Hi This time last year my Vit D level was 22 so I started to supplement with a Vit D sublingual spray 6000iu daily and by September got my level up to 93 I...

Hi This time last year my Vit D level was 22 so I started to supplement with a V...

lucylocks

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Yellow Card Scheme - Please Use It!

The MHRA's Yellow Card scheme has been mentioned many times recently. Unfortunately, although the press release is dated 2012, the rate of reporting adverse...

The MHRA's Yellow Card scheme has been mentioned many times recently. Unfortunat...

helvella

Administrator•10 years ago

14 Replies

Hypo after being prescribed Quetiapine. Update for Quetiapine users.

Hi everyone. I joined the forum a couple of months ago after being referred by Gp to psychiatrist due to mood swings. Was taking A/Ds at that time. I am...

Hi everyone. I joined the forum a couple of months ago after being referred by G...

nezzykins

•10 years ago

2 Replies

NDP Thyroxin

Hi I have no Thyroid it was taken out in 1999. I have to take the stuff and my choice is the take NDP. I am on the Wilson protocol and with a bit of luck I am...

Hi I have no Thyroid it was taken out in 1999. I have to take the stuff and my c...

stockman27

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Confused by blood results and looking for some advice

Have got my blood results back from Blue Horizon and would be very grateful for someone to advise me on the next best course of action. TSH 1.86; Free T4...

Have got my blood results back from Blue Horizon and would be very grateful for ...

39Atc-W2

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Where do I find my nearest nhs endocrinologist?

I've tried Google but it either comes up with all the local GPs or private endos only.

I've tried Google but it either comes up with all the local GPs or private endos...

Kirby

•10 years ago

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Had some hormone blood results can anybody help me make sense of the ?

Had the bloods done trying to work out what's wrong but can't understand the results can anyone tell me the meaning x

Had the bloods done trying to work out what's wrong but can't understand the res...

Maiseymoo

•10 years ago

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Your views in my blood results please

I have picked up my blood results and whilst my GP is on holiday I hoped someone would comment on them before I see him again. Forewarned is forearmed!...

I have picked up my blood results and whilst my GP is on holiday I hoped someone...

Hidden

•10 years ago

12 Replies

I am new to the forum. Can some body recommend an endocrinologist in Edinburgh/ Scotland ? I have been diagnosed with low T3 Syndrome

The cause of my T3 problem is genetic. I have been hypo for 15 years and remained undiagnosed and untreated for the duration. I am now in very poor health.

The cause of my T3 problem is genetic. I have been hypo for 15 years and remaine...

Callywals

•10 years ago

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Was told by homeopathic doctor that the Methylmalonic test for pernicious anaemia or B12 def would cost £340 is that right I thought it was

£190, Was also given a prescription which contained 40 different supplements one of which is Vit B12 be it a small dose,but if I took that it would still skew...

£190, Was also given a prescription which contained 40 different supplements one...

mariolin

•10 years ago

14 Replies

help with test results please

these results are my son's from Geneva..He has been feeling unwell for a while but his GP has ruled out thyroid. T4 107 (58-154) TSH 2.25 (marked as High on...

these results are my son's from Geneva..He has been feeling unwell for a while b...

Jan49

•10 years ago

3 Replies

GP Blunder

I was told to reduce my meds back in January which I did. Had blood test last week that came back as TSH of 25 and both Free T3 and Free T4 under range. I was...

I was told to reduce my meds back in January which I did. Had blood test last we...

angelharley

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Liothyronine Batch No. 81377

I seem to remember one of the members on this forum posting that they were feeling unwell on a certain batch. Can anyone remember if it was Batch 81377...

I seem to remember one of the members on this forum posting that they were feeli...

Margo

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Frustrated

I have gone through the turmoil of not knowing when i will ever get better, but most importantly when will the doctors really listen that i do not feel well...

I have gone through the turmoil of not knowing when i will ever get better, but ...

tarzan23

•10 years ago

8 Replies

These are my first blood test results after a hemithyroidectomy on March 13th. Please will someone tell me what they mean?

Serum TSH level 7.67 mu/L (range 0.1 - 4.0) Serum free T4 level 10.0 pmol/L (range 8.0 - 20.0) These are the only results on the test sheet I have been given.

Serum TSH level 7.67 mu/L (range 0.1 - 4.0) Serum free T4 level 10.0 pmol/L (ran...

Discovery

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Today is fly blown and hectic

Today started in a sort of sleepy fug. I snapped out of this state of affairs quite quickly. He was standing at the bottom of the bed brandishing a full...

Today started in a sort of sleepy fug. I snapped out of this state of affairs ...

MaryF

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Thybon 20

Did anyone get sensations like dullness tingling in arms and legs taking thybon 20

Did anyone get sensations like dullness tingling in arms and legs taking thybon ...

Mauds

•10 years ago

1 Reply

I am looking to change over to NDT - I am a bit scared to be honest just in case it all goes wrong,

not sure which one to try yet. just wondering how it works, can I can it in one go or does it have to be divided up, what does a grain equate to in Levo or T3...

not sure which one to try yet. just wondering how it works, can I can it in one ...

Kitten-whiskers

•10 years ago

27 Replies

advice on thyroid results please, and ferritin levels

My last thyroid test results were as follows: FT4 12.4 (10-22) FT3 4.94 (2.8-6.5) TSH 2.14 (0.4-4.0) rT3 0.38 (0.14 - 0.54) TG <20 (0-40) TPO 12 (0-35) I...

My last thyroid test results were as follows: FT4 12.4 (10-22) FT3 4.94 (2.8-6....

Xanthe

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Urticaria and Stress!!

Hi, Does anyone suffer from Urticaria? I have underactive thyroid (hashi's) and for quite a while now have been feeling quite well. A few weeks ago I...

Hi, Does anyone suffer from Urticaria? I have underactive thyroid (hashi's) an...

Clairval

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Case Study Needed

A TV production company is making a programme that is going to include people purchasing medications from the internet. They are looking for a case study who...

A TV production company is making a programme that is going to include people pu...

lynmynott

Partner•10 years ago

10 Replies

Living with Thyroid conditions........

Hi all, This is my second post today so I do apologise but just wanted a sanity check. I had my thyroid out 4 years ago due to Graves. I am currently on...

Hi all, This is my second post today so I do apologise but just wanted a sanit...

ST1974

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Can anyone tell me if 1 teaspoon of spirulina powder is safe to take with hyperthyroidism?

I recently started to take both a spoonful of spirulina and a spoonful of wheatgrass after I'd been feeling run down. I've only just read that spirulina...

I recently started to take both a spoonful of spirulina and a spoonful of wheatg...

ATG007

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Check ups, blood tests and NHL cut backs

Hi, I wonder if any can advise me. I go for bloods every three months at my GP. I am on 175mcg of combined thyroxine. I also take a high does vitamins as I...

Hi, I wonder if any can advise me. I go for bloods every three months at my G...

ST1974

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Ok. I need big help. Feel very poorly.

My head is so minced that I can barely think straight. A few days ago after feeling awful on ERFA 2 grains. I decided I'd had enough. I've just been going...

My head is so minced that I can barely think straight. A few days ago after fee...

Hidden

•10 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for April 2014

How often would you test blood?

Does anyone know when you should be feeling better on thybon 20 and 75 eltroxin taking it 6 days now and feel awful completely shattered

Good article by Dr. Mercola

T4/T3

Memory loss in 30 year old male

Confused about Vit D result

Yellow Card Scheme - Please Use It!

Hypo after being prescribed Quetiapine. Update for Quetiapine users.

NDP Thyroxin

Confused by blood results and looking for some advice

Where do I find my nearest nhs endocrinologist?

Had some hormone blood results can anybody help me make sense of the ?

Your views in my blood results please

I am new to the forum. Can some body recommend an endocrinologist in Edinburgh/ Scotland ? I have been diagnosed with low T3 Syndrome

Was told by homeopathic doctor that the Methylmalonic test for pernicious anaemia or B12 def would cost £340 is that right I thought it was

help with test results please

GP Blunder

Liothyronine Batch No. 81377

Frustrated

These are my first blood test results after a hemithyroidectomy on March 13th. Please will someone tell me what they mean?

Today is fly blown and hectic

Thybon 20

I am looking to change over to NDT - I am a bit scared to be honest just in case it all goes wrong,

advice on thyroid results please, and ferritin levels

Urticaria and Stress!!

Case Study Needed

Living with Thyroid conditions........

Can anyone tell me if 1 teaspoon of spirulina powder is safe to take with hyperthyroidism?

Check ups, blood tests and NHL cut backs

Ok. I need big help. Feel very poorly.

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