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Things to protect rest of body in prep for RAI?

Hello, Hopefully I might not have to have RAI following my completion thyroidectomy at the end of this month. However I was wondering if there was any...

Hello, Hopefully I might not have to have RAI following my completion thyroidec...

wysewoman

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Starting thyroid medication - tips and reminders please

Following my TPO ab result of 1229 (0-100) but in range TSH and FT4 my GP has agreed to give me a trial of medication to see how I do. He was against it...

Following my TPO ab result of 1229 (0-100) but in range TSH and FT4 my GP has ag...

chihiro

•10 years ago

24 Replies

B12 for injection

If you buy it yourself would you please send me a pm to let me know where? I have an appt with my gp on Thurs but I don't have high hopes for any action as my...

If you buy it yourself would you please send me a pm to let me know where? I hav...

puncturedbicycle

•10 years ago

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Serum free T4 level. 13.6 pmol/L (10.0 -23.0). Serum TSH level 5.18. On 25mg levo.. and feel worse than ever.

This was only result info from test does this mean they are not testing t3 and associated thyroid things

This was only result info from test does this mean they are not testing t3 and a...

pebbles39

•10 years ago

6 Replies

What Happened

Where did the post go advertising for people with thyroidectomy scars to apply for a photo shoot ? Hope it wasn't a scam as I sent a photo and my details to...

Where did the post go advertising for people with thyroidectomy scars to apply f...

DEN53

•10 years ago

5 Replies

If serum iron is good 23 ( 6.6 - 26) does that mean that my ferritin is good also?

I don't really understand ferritin and serum iron. Would someone please explain it to me in very simple terms!!! I didn't get my ferritin tested but my serum...

I don't really understand ferritin and serum iron. Would someone please explain ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Pulsing crawling sensations in legs and arms

Does anyone else suffer from pulsing crawling sensations in arms and legs when lying down ,i have hypo due to partial thyroidectomy,i am waiting on bloods...

Does anyone else suffer from pulsing crawling sensations in arms and legs when l...

Neijam

•10 years ago

19 Replies

drained of energy

i have been on t3 only for past few months 60mcg a day . i stopped taking thyroxine as i didnt feel well on it. dr peatfield recommended t3 only. i dont feel...

i have been on t3 only for past few months 60mcg a day . i stopped taking thyrox...

katherine107

•10 years ago

18 Replies

How bad are our GP's ?

I just attempted to book an appointment with the GP who arranged my blood tests and who magnanimously agreed to read any info on B12 and vit D and how they...

I just attempted to book an appointment with the GP who arranged my blood tests ...

jezebel69

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Feeling discouraged. Saw endo Tuesday. Waste of time.

I saw my internal medicine doc in January for a physical, the first in five years. He sent me for the standard battery of blood tests, which because I have...

I saw my internal medicine doc in January for a physical, the first in five year...

wombatty

•10 years ago

36 Replies

A new theoretical analysis suggesting personalization of setpoints for FT4 vTSH in humans.

If anyone is feeling mathematically up for it, a new paper has just come out: A novel minimal mathematical model of the hypothalamus–pituitary–thyroid axis...

If anyone is feeling mathematically up for it, a new paper has just come out: A...

diogenes

Remembering•10 years ago

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Just a mini rant ...

I am only venting here because it makes me feel better :) I have had a shoulder problem which was successfully treated (apart from the lengthy waiting lists...

I am only venting here because it makes me feel better :) I have had a shoulder...

BeansMummy

•10 years ago

51 Replies

My TSH is 10.58 and I feel a bit weird - is this meaning I need more thyroxine? Sarah

scl_scotland

•10 years ago

6 Replies

One small step for Chihiro =D

Had my appointment and it went a lot better than I was expecting. I had written notes on what I wanted to talk about and that helped me to stay focused. I...

Had my appointment and it went a lot better than I was expecting. I had written ...

chihiro

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Right now, the EU Parliament is voting whether to protect Internet freedom and innovation or give Big Telecoms the power to control traffic,

I have just read this link.we would be lost without access http://www.avaaz.org/en/eu_net_neutrality_sam_uk/?trEiYdb

I have just read this link.we would be lost without access http://www.avaaz.org...

shaws

Administrator•10 years ago

1 Reply

Just a moan to let off steam about my GP practice

I feel I will burst if I don't let off steam :-( Please can I have a moan? Having waited over four weeks for a GP appt at which I was told he didn't know...

I feel I will burst if I don't let off steam :-( Please can I have a moan? Hav...

Hidden

•10 years ago

30 Replies

can't remember who requested my test results--sorry brain fog but here are my last ones in feb 2014

free T4 LO 10.8 pmol/L (11.8-24.6) Serum TSH level HI 8.08 mu/L ( 0.27-4.20 ) Serum vitamin B12 HI 618 ng/L (150-600 U ) Serum folate 13.2...

free T4 LO 10.8 pmol/L (11.8-24.6) Serum TSH level HI 8.08 mu/L ( 0.27-4.20...

sky00

•10 years ago

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My blood test comes back normal but health getting much worse. Doc won't test for anything but standard tsh levels. Please help

On 25 levothyroxine for several months but symptoms getting worse.

pebbles39

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Thyroid Meds, food and supplements-take apart from each other?

I keep hearing conflicting info about when to take meds, supps and food. I take my Thyroid Med at about 7:30am, food about 8:30 with probiotic, B's, C, Krill...

I keep hearing conflicting info about when to take meds, supps and food. I take...

Boronia

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Still don't feel right

I was diagnosed hypothyroidism 2 years ago current on 75 mg of Levo. Sleeping at approx 7:30 every night no energy and so lathargic. Bloods have been redone...

I was diagnosed hypothyroidism 2 years ago current on 75 mg of Levo. Sleeping at...

Kell81

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Eye Problems and hypo?

Last May I had my usual eye test and a new prescription. I am long sighted with a correction for astigmatism and also had an episode of a Posterior Vitreous...

Last May I had my usual eye test and a new prescription. I am long sighted with ...

silverfox7

•10 years ago

28 Replies

I had radioactive iodine theraphy 2 weeks ago. I have not had any symptoms of hyperthyroidism except slight itching and 5 days of insomnia.

Should I take my carbimazole to see if it helps me get some sleep?

Hidden

•10 years ago

15 Replies

I have had an underactive thyroid for 10 years now and have been taking 100mg for at least the last 6 years.

I have just had some blood tests done and the results were that my TSH is 2.52mUL, B12 is 244ng/L and ferritin is 15.7ug/L. Do I need to take iron tablets or...

I have just had some blood tests done and the results were that my TSH is 2.52mU...

Tiredallthetime63

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Have Thyroid results-any thoughts?

I posted these adrenal results the other day and now have the Thyroid results for a fuller picture. New Results first and Results in brackets after ranges are...

I posted these adrenal results the other day and now have the Thyroid results fo...

Boronia

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Advice on Blood tests please

Hi I'm on Levo 100 daily and 20 lio daily (which I buy from Mexico) Have been having bad insomnia, achey bones and I've made a GP appt to get my bloods done.....

Hi I'm on Levo 100 daily and 20 lio daily (which I buy from Mexico) Have been h...

jeanniex

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Feel that CT3M could be a contra-indication and stress adrenals even more - your experience!

Hi all, If any of you have experience with CT3M to fix adrenals - I understand the theory and have read Pauls book, however, how is it possible to take T3...

Hi all, If any of you have experience with CT3M to fix adrenals - I understand ...

Giagal

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Worried, mammogram tomorrow, should all hospitals have guard?

I have chronic metabolism/fatigue issues and I am scared it will make things worse. Should all hospitals have at thyroid guard?? Dont won't to delay mammo if...

I have chronic metabolism/fatigue issues and I am scared it will make things wor...

cat69

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Latest blood results

Ferritin 66 range 10-160 Folate 3.2 range 3-20 B12 342 Id like to supplement on each ot these and wondered if anyone could recommend a good spray supplement....

Ferritin 66 range 10-160 Folate 3.2 range 3-20 B12 342 Id like to supplement on...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

4 Replies

If my doctor treats my Hashiomoto's will my Pernicious Anemia go away?

I received my test results yesterday and it seems as if I have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Pernicious Anemia. I am deficient in Vitamin B12, Vitamin...

I received my test results yesterday and it seems as if I have Hashimoto’s Thyro...

asmile4u

•10 years ago

4 Replies

thyoxine dose

hi in feb I told you that I went to my gp as I felt overmedicated i.e hot and agitated plus running toilet lots my gp dropped my dose from 100mg to 75 and to...

hi in feb I told you that I went to my gp as I felt overmedicated i.e hot and a...

leather27

•10 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for April 2014

Things to protect rest of body in prep for RAI?

Starting thyroid medication - tips and reminders please

B12 for injection

Serum free T4 level. 13.6 pmol/L (10.0 -23.0). Serum TSH level 5.18. On 25mg levo.. and feel worse than ever.

What Happened

If serum iron is good 23 ( 6.6 - 26) does that mean that my ferritin is good also?

Pulsing crawling sensations in legs and arms

drained of energy

How bad are our GP's ?

Feeling discouraged. Saw endo Tuesday. Waste of time.

A new theoretical analysis suggesting personalization of setpoints for FT4 vTSH in humans.

Just a mini rant ...

My TSH is 10.58 and I feel a bit weird - is this meaning I need more thyroxine? Sarah

One small step for Chihiro =D

Right now, the EU Parliament is voting whether to protect Internet freedom and innovation or give Big Telecoms the power to control traffic,

Just a moan to let off steam about my GP practice

can't remember who requested my test results--sorry brain fog but here are my last ones in feb 2014

My blood test comes back normal but health getting much worse. Doc won't test for anything but standard tsh levels. Please help

Thyroid Meds, food and supplements-take apart from each other?

Still don't feel right

Eye Problems and hypo?

I had radioactive iodine theraphy 2 weeks ago. I have not had any symptoms of hyperthyroidism except slight itching and 5 days of insomnia.

I have had an underactive thyroid for 10 years now and have been taking 100mg for at least the last 6 years.

Have Thyroid results-any thoughts?

Advice on Blood tests please

Feel that CT3M could be a contra-indication and stress adrenals even more - your experience!

Worried, mammogram tomorrow, should all hospitals have guard?

Latest blood results

If my doctor treats my Hashiomoto's will my Pernicious Anemia go away?

thyoxine dose

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