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Dr Peatfield or a similar recommended Dr in the South of England

Hi all I am here having to finally admit defeat - I am no longer in control of my body and the more 'conventional' methods are not having any effects. Weight...

Hi all I am here having to finally admit defeat - I am no longer in control of ...

SandraCC

•10 years ago

9 Replies

do you know if it is best to give into the extreme tiredness caused by thyroid disease or to try and push yourself through it

competa28

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Has anyone in this forum used adrenal cell extracts IN THE U.K. under the direction of a health professional?

In his book James L. Wilson speaks of adrenal cell extracts as "still probably the most reliable way of rebuilding the adrenals from adrenal fatigue".

In his book James L. Wilson speaks of adrenal cell extracts as "still probably t...

janlamp

•10 years ago

3 Replies

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These are my blood test results.

The doctor printed them out for me on Friday. I have photographed and cropped the picture to make it easier to post them. When I was first diagnosed he started...

The doctor printed them out for me on Friday. I have photographed and cropped th...

Ellie-Louise

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Hi all, how much B12 should I take??

I have been hypothyroid for a few years and the docs in the uk are not too hot on the condition, just give me lev and let me get on with it basically. I have...

I have been hypothyroid for a few years and the docs in the uk are not too hot o...

bob1970s

•10 years ago

6 Replies

I had surgery with a suppressed TSH, despite what the pre-assessment clinic said.This is an update on my progress since then.

I was a regular user of this wonderful site (Jan Jan),but disappeared for a while as I was very low and quite frankly, rather fed up with myself! I desperately...

I was a regular user of this wonderful site (Jan Jan),but disappeared for a whil...

JANJAN2

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Itchy in my throat and palate feeling terrible ...so sad

Hi I started on erfa thyroid a month ago now I am in one grain and since two days ago I am having a really bad itchy in my throat and in my palate. I noticed...

Hi I started on erfa thyroid a month ago now I am in one grain and since two day...

Hidden

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Nice FB post worth sharing.......

Credit to 'Thyroid Sexy' for this: If you have Hashimoto's /hypothyroidism or have had your thyroid gland removed and you are still symptomatic ie: you're...

Credit to 'Thyroid Sexy' for this: If you have Hashimoto's /hypothyroidism or h...

real_mission

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Help with B12 levels and maintenance dose please.

My B12 levels were 198pg/ml so I started supplementing with 5000mcg daily. Next test showed levels had risen to 2000pg/ml so I cut back to 5000mcg once a...

My B12 levels were 198pg/ml so I started supplementing with 5000mcg daily. Next...

Hidden

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Does any one know the price of armour ?

Hi I have been prescribed armour and wondered if any one knew the cost Thanks you in advance, you can PM if you Amanda

Hi I have been prescribed armour and wondered if any one knew the cost Thanks y...

Amandajl

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Gallbladder surgery

Not sure if this is the right place to post but I cant find a relevant group! I started having attacks a few months ago which I initially thought was...

Not sure if this is the right place to post but I cant find a relevant group! I ...

xanon

•10 years ago

34 Replies

Can doctors at your surgery label you or stereotype you because of having a mental health..

Reason I ask is- I have had 2 funny turn in space off 3 weeks symptoms was heart pounding on chest, lightheaded, racing heart rate of 130, sweating heavy, numb...

Reason I ask is- I have had 2 funny turn in space off 3 weeks symptoms was heart...

Hidden

•10 years ago

30 Replies

Signs of Graves Disease

Fascinating that people around the world continue to identify and document signs and symptoms of thyroid disorders. Yet you just try this at your next GP...

Fascinating that people around the world continue to identify and document signs...

helvella

Administrator•10 years ago

18 Replies

my wife has been told she needs parathyroid surgery-shes on 75mcg thyroxine. anyone else had this surgery if so any serious side effects?

she also takes vitamin d tablets. should she have second opinion or not

john_smith

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Good and not-so-good

Sorry I've not been around for a few days but been in hospital as emergency admission. It boils down to what was thought to be a kidney infection,treated with...

Sorry I've not been around for a few days but been in hospital as emergency admi...

mumcat2

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Help with supplements???

Ferritin 41 ng/ml (11 - 307) Folate 4.8 ng/ml (3.1 - 19.9) B12 415 ng/ml (180 - 914) VIT D 42.0 nmol/L no ranges - Insufficiency TPA 730 iu/ml (0.0 - 50.0)...

Ferritin 41 ng/ml (11 - 307) Folate 4.8 ng/ml (3.1 - 19.9) B12 415 ng/ml (180 - ...

lexilou

•10 years ago

6 Replies

.I take 7 a day of 5/40co-Amiliofrise( Frumil) a day. One component is unavailable the amiloride .

I cannot get any in the UK now ( manufacturers) Life or death for me Nothing else suitable. Please if any one knows where I can safely buy it abroad would...

I cannot get any in the UK now ( manufacturers) Life or death for me Nothing el...

Jackie

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Outbreak of acne due to different brand of Levo?

Hi I was was taking 3 tablets of Wochhardt but as GP has now increased my meds I have been given 100mcg Activas tablets. I started them on Monday and now have...

Hi I was was taking 3 tablets of Wochhardt but as GP has now increased my meds I...

Sue777

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Real problems with sweating

Hi I am new to this site and have had an overactive thyroid for over two years (I have had this happen three times in the past but it has cleared up after...

Hi I am new to this site and have had an overactive thyroid for over two years (...

lottidog1

•10 years ago

5 Replies

A bit confused, need help with blood results....

Hi all, i'm new to the forum, I ordered the info pack from Thyroid Uk and have found it really helpful! Quick background: Been hypo for 11 years since my...

Hi all, i'm new to the forum, I ordered the info pack from Thyroid Uk and have f...

bex2016

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Here again

Today I am feeling really ill my throid is really hurting I feel sick constantly soooo tired cannot do anything headache constant pain in legs arms you name it...

Today I am feeling really ill my throid is really hurting I feel sick constantly...

whiteley

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Help with blood results please

Hi all. Recently diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. Went onto 25 Levothyroxine tablets. Had 2 blood tests since then. First showed T4 at 8 and then next test...

Hi all. Recently diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. Went onto 25 Levothyroxine tabl...

Rammog

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Help with blood results, please? GRAVES

In a big panic, as suddenly having some very unpleasant symptoms, and afraid I might be going hyper again, I got a test done with Blue Horizon. I need to...

In a big panic, as suddenly having some very unpleasant symptoms, and afraid I m...

Midwinter

•10 years ago

11 Replies

NHS GP and endo for East Midlands

I know this has been asked before, but I couldn't find any recent replies and I didn't get to know about Dr Skinner until after he passed. Does anyone have...

I know this has been asked before, but I couldn't find any recent replies and I...

diva666

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Cholesterol and Statins

My latest blood test showed my cholesterol to be 6.2 and of course my GP suggested Statins, I completely refused. I also argued that some latest research...

My latest blood test showed my cholesterol to be 6.2 and of course my GP suggest...

Joyia

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Does anybody suffer with throbbing in arms/legs/feet & really achy muscles all over ?

I've had hypothyroidism & fibromyalgia for 13yrs & take 125mg levo. I seem to go through stages when my muscles are really painful & I get awful throbbing all...

I've had hypothyroidism & fibromyalgia for 13yrs & take 125mg levo. I seem to go...

Sutton

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Has anyone else got a Bakers Cyst?

It is a cyst usually at the back of the knee and can be painful. It presents a lump and they can get quite big. It makes kneeling and squatting...

It is a cyst usually at the back of the knee and can be painful. It presents a...

TSH110

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Do men suffer worse when it comes to Thyroid removal/treatment?

real_mission

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Bergamot

Hi I'm hypothyroid and due to this have high cholesterol much of which is LDL bad cholesterol. The doctor sent me to an Endocrinologist who because I couldn't...

Hi I'm hypothyroid and due to this have high cholesterol much of which is LDL ba...

JanW

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Health care assistant has worried me!!

Hi thoughts on this please, under active for 14 years, apx 8 yrs ago upon reg. checkup slight increase in BP, sent into the system! ( which I am grateful for)...

Hi thoughts on this please, under active for 14 years, apx 8 yrs ago upon reg. c...

adelphi99

•10 years ago

20 Replies

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All posts for April 2014

Dr Peatfield or a similar recommended Dr in the South of England

do you know if it is best to give into the extreme tiredness caused by thyroid disease or to try and push yourself through it

Has anyone in this forum used adrenal cell extracts IN THE U.K. under the direction of a health professional?

These are my blood test results.

Hi all, how much B12 should I take??

I had surgery with a suppressed TSH, despite what the pre-assessment clinic said.This is an update on my progress since then.

Itchy in my throat and palate feeling terrible ...so sad

Nice FB post worth sharing.......

Help with B12 levels and maintenance dose please.

Does any one know the price of armour ?

Gallbladder surgery

Can doctors at your surgery label you or stereotype you because of having a mental health..

Signs of Graves Disease

my wife has been told she needs parathyroid surgery-shes on 75mcg thyroxine. anyone else had this surgery if so any serious side effects?

Good and not-so-good

Help with supplements???

.I take 7 a day of 5/40co-Amiliofrise( Frumil) a day. One component is unavailable the amiloride .

Outbreak of acne due to different brand of Levo?

Real problems with sweating

A bit confused, need help with blood results....

Here again

Help with blood results please

Help with blood results, please? GRAVES

NHS GP and endo for East Midlands

Cholesterol and Statins

Does anybody suffer with throbbing in arms/legs/feet & really achy muscles all over ?

Has anyone else got a Bakers Cyst?

Do men suffer worse when it comes to Thyroid removal/treatment?

Bergamot

Health care assistant has worried me!!

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