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Overactive Thyroid

Hello, My name is Sandra and I am 17 years old, I have been diagnosed with an overactive thyroid in September 2013. Since December 2013 I have been taking...

Hello, My name is Sandra and I am 17 years old, I have been diagnosed with an o...

sandra05061996

•10 years ago

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Affects of levotyhroxine and anastrozole for breast cancer

Does anyone know if it ok to take levotyhroxine and anastrozole together. I am getting very conflicting advice from my oncologist and GP. I had mastectomy...

Does anyone know if it ok to take levotyhroxine and anastrozole together. I am ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Using Enzymes To Overcome Hashimoto's

An Informative blog by Dr. Izabella Wentz (PharmD). "An enzyme deficiency can directly and indirectly contribute to thyroid symptoms and autoimmunity. Using...

An Informative blog by Dr. Izabella Wentz (PharmD). "An enzyme deficiency can d...

PR4NOW

•10 years ago

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Antibodies and Their Relationship to Hashis and Graves

If your doctor thinks antibodies are not important show them this study. PR "In conclusion, antibodies to Tg and TPO are present in Graves disease and...

If your doctor thinks antibodies are not important show them this study. PR "I...

PR4NOW

•10 years ago

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Should I take anti-depressants with under active thyroid medication?

Have been taking medication for under active thyroid for around 9 months and have been feeling very low. My Doctor in September prescribed low dose anti...

Have been taking medication for under active thyroid for around 9 months and hav...

Bristol1965

•10 years ago

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why didnt I say anything

cursing myself for not telling dr thyroid issues.tonight tightness in neck,hoarse voice,and enlarged gland s larynx etc.feeling tearful again after goign to...

cursing myself for not telling dr thyroid issues.tonight tightness in neck,hoars...

anbuma

•10 years ago

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Feel unwell but declared "normal"

I first came on here 4 years ago because I wondered whether I had underactive thyroid. At that time my TSH was 1.56 and T4 was 13. They were the only results...

I first came on here 4 years ago because I wondered whether I had underactive th...

mushybrain

•10 years ago

33 Replies

I have been hypo for about 17 yrs. I take 100mcg of levo , but I am also type 2 diabetic .I have never been told my levels.is this normal?

EileenB

•10 years ago

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Stiffness in hips and thighs

About 3 years ago I had my over-active thyroid gland treated with radio iodine. I am now, of course, underactive and take 150 mcg of Levothyroxine per day. I...

About 3 years ago I had my over-active thyroid gland treated with radio iodine. ...

Thyzap

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Does anyone suffer from a change in Levothyroxine Sodium brand?

TEVA 100mcg was brilliant Goldshield 25mcg was brilliant Moved to W Yorks - no specific brand! Tried Activis 100mcg Tried Wockhardt 100mcg & 25mcg Been...

TEVA 100mcg was brilliant Goldshield 25mcg was brilliant Moved to W Yorks - no ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

29 Replies

Does any female Hypothyroid patient find herself suffering from very early onset menopause? E.G. peri-menopause starting in the mid 30's?

Weird period cycles Weird periods Discharge like the clots after birth Mood swings Hot flushes Palpatations Night sweats Fuzzy brain - forgetting words......

Weird period cycles Weird periods Discharge like the clots after birth Mood swin...

Hidden

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Question about blood tests, medical records, how to approach a 'missing' test and how to knock some heads together

Apologies in advance; this is going to be a bit long-winded and only tangentially related to my Hashi's. I went to my dentist last year with an oddly inflamed...

Apologies in advance; this is going to be a bit long-winded and only tangentiall...

puncturedbicycle

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Overactive Thyroid

Hello I am newly diagnosed with an overactive Thyroid & wondered does anyone know if there is a diet that can help this condition?

Hello I am newly diagnosed with an overactive Thyroid & wondered does anyone kno...

lisa_59

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Question answered from Afshan re World Thyroid Register

I wrote to Afshan re the World Thyroid Register and mentioned the fact that it had not been up dated regarding numbers. Bottom line is it will be updated very...

I wrote to Afshan re the World Thyroid Register and mentioned the fact that it h...

ellarose1234

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Who's Paying Your Doctor?

BBC One is running a program tonight I believe on this topic. It might be interesting for those who have access. I have found that quite often when I try and...

BBC One is running a program tonight I believe on this topic. It might be inter...

PR4NOW

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Bit retrospective this! What meds can you take with flu when you've been diagnosed with hypothyroidism?

Been laid up for a bit with the nasty virus that give you flu/cold and really nasty persistent cough with chest infection. Rubbish! So what can you take? I...

Been laid up for a bit with the nasty virus that give you flu/cold and really na...

waveylines

•10 years ago

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Dr. Gordon Skinner www.worldthyroidregister.com

I have been watching this site since Dr.Gordon Skinner died and as far as I can see it has come to a standstill. The number of people registered is now 5,346...

I have been watching this site since Dr.Gordon Skinner died and as far as I can...

ellarose1234

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Ive been hypo for 3 years now, on 75mic. Been average!! Put weight on, dry skin, hair, itchy ears, still tired,.....but..

I've just started getting cramp in front right side of my neck , it's getting more frequent and feels really weird!! This morning my daughter agreed my neck...

I've just started getting cramp in front right side of my neck , it's getting mo...

mummyG

•10 years ago

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Wat can I do for my hand dat shakes and my neck dat is hard a times ve been on carb since 2011 thks

I was diagnosed1999, I was on 60mg carb. Change to 20mg in jan 2014, change to 10mg in april 2014, have many symptoms but remain hand shakin. Dis my result...

I was diagnosed1999, I was on 60mg carb. Change to 20mg in jan 2014, change to 1...

Okubadejo

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Got copy of blood results what's best to post?

There are so many results not sure you'd want to see them all! so which ones are of most importance? The only one I can see that might be relevant is tsh level...

There are so many results not sure you'd want to see them all! so which ones are...

missunderstood1

•10 years ago

1 Reply

T3 supportive physicians in Kent?

If anyone knows of any endos or other physicians who are open-minded, empathetic and supportive and willing to prescribe T3 (preferably NHS but that isn't a...

If anyone knows of any endos or other physicians who are open-minded, empathetic...

Coppernob

•10 years ago

4 Replies

North East Derbyshire and South Yorkshire Support Group Next meeting: Saturday 26th April at St Paul's Hotel, Sheffield, 11.00am

Thank you to everyone who came along to the last meeting or who showed an interest. We all had a lovely relaxed time chatting and sharing -everyone was very...

Thank you to everyone who came along to the last meeting or who showed an intere...

waveylines

•10 years ago

9 Replies

I need some serious help right now, never been so down! :'(

After having my radioactive treatment in September I am now on 150mg of levothyroxine, after years and years of treatments of Graves' disease I feel like I'm...

After having my radioactive treatment in September I am now on 150mg of levothyr...

jrosebud

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Sign petition for law allowing doctors to try non-standard treatments

Forgive me if I'm screeching to the converted, as many of you will already know about this, but a Bill is currently going through Parliament to allow doctors...

Forgive me if I'm screeching to the converted, as many of you will already know ...

archipoeta53

•10 years ago

23 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

Richmond meetup peeps: are we still having meetups in Richmond?

forwardheadlast was asking about a meeting in Surrey/Mddx. I missed the last one so I'm useless but maybe someone more clued up can let forwardheadlast know...

forwardheadlast was asking about a meeting in Surrey/Mddx. I missed the last one...

puncturedbicycle

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Can anyone recommend an Endo in the warwickshire area.Thanks.

tugharry19

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Hi, Have ordered vit supplements, B12 sublingual methylcobalamin 1000 mcg. Selenium 200mcg. Folic acid 400mcg, and Vit D 1000iu. Will

start them later this week when I have received them all. Anybody any ideas on best time to take them? Also any other vits that could be beneficial. I take my...

start them later this week when I have received them all. Anybody any ideas on b...

appy45

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Do I stop supplements prior to blood test? Confused.

I have been taking vit D B12 iron and selenium for 2 months as advised by GP as my last blood test showed low levels. I have my 3rd blood test since hypo...

I have been taking vit D B12 iron and selenium for 2 months as advised by GP as ...

Sue777

•10 years ago

2 Replies

I'm 18 weeks pregnant and my GP didn't want to increase my thyroxine but the edocrine specialist did. Who is right??

They have increased it 2 weeks ago, but i am worried about my babies thyroid development.

They have increased it 2 weeks ago, but i am worried about my babies thyroid dev...

Janeyk80

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2014

Overactive Thyroid

Affects of levotyhroxine and anastrozole for breast cancer

Using Enzymes To Overcome Hashimoto's

Antibodies and Their Relationship to Hashis and Graves

Should I take anti-depressants with under active thyroid medication?

why didnt I say anything

Feel unwell but declared "normal"

I have been hypo for about 17 yrs. I take 100mcg of levo , but I am also type 2 diabetic .I have never been told my levels.is this normal?

Stiffness in hips and thighs

Does anyone suffer from a change in Levothyroxine Sodium brand?

Does any female Hypothyroid patient find herself suffering from very early onset menopause? E.G. peri-menopause starting in the mid 30's?

Question about blood tests, medical records, how to approach a 'missing' test and how to knock some heads together

Overactive Thyroid

Question answered from Afshan re World Thyroid Register

Who's Paying Your Doctor?

Bit retrospective this! What meds can you take with flu when you've been diagnosed with hypothyroidism?

Dr. Gordon Skinner www.worldthyroidregister.com

Ive been hypo for 3 years now, on 75mic. Been average!! Put weight on, dry skin, hair, itchy ears, still tired,.....but..

Wat can I do for my hand dat shakes and my neck dat is hard a times ve been on carb since 2011 thks

Got copy of blood results what's best to post?

T3 supportive physicians in Kent?

North East Derbyshire and South Yorkshire Support Group Next meeting: Saturday 26th April at St Paul's Hotel, Sheffield, 11.00am

I need some serious help right now, never been so down! :'(

Sign petition for law allowing doctors to try non-standard treatments

Advice on thyroid results please, and ferritin levels.

Richmond meetup peeps: are we still having meetups in Richmond?

Can anyone recommend an Endo in the warwickshire area.Thanks.

Hi, Have ordered vit supplements, B12 sublingual methylcobalamin 1000 mcg. Selenium 200mcg. Folic acid 400mcg, and Vit D 1000iu. Will

Do I stop supplements prior to blood test? Confused.

I'm 18 weeks pregnant and my GP didn't want to increase my thyroxine but the edocrine specialist did. Who is right??

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