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18 Mistakes Patients Make ( Or Their Doctors Make For Them)

This is a post from the 'Stop The Thyroid Madness' website. It is a good read for all those struggling to get their lives back. PR...

This is a post from the 'Stop The Thyroid Madness' website. It is a good read f...

PR4NOW

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Bloods

Just had the gps telephone me to say that i need to be seen about the blood tests i have had done, bit worried i had, TFT FBC V+e Vit D perhaps this is why i...

Just had the gps telephone me to say that i need to be seen about the blood test...

kimbo

•10 years ago

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An unexpected reaction by my GP...

I had the dreaded appointment with my GP today where I broke the news of the private blood test and asked for a referral to an endo...and it couldn't have gone...

I had the dreaded appointment with my GP today where I broke the news of the pri...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Personal phenomenon of seroxat and NDT. My interesting experiences. Can Seroxat raise FT3 levels???

I just thought I'd put this out there because my blood results have shown some interesting findings. Please understand that this is my PERSONAL experience and...

I just thought I'd put this out there because my blood results have shown some i...

Hidden

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Increasing dosage of Nature Throid

I am currently taking 3 grains but really feel i need to increase doase but each time i do my bp got up and so does my heart rate - should i stick it out at 3?...

I am currently taking 3 grains but really feel i need to increase doase but each...

dwsmith

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Blood tests and meds

Hi all, I was diagnosed last year with an under active thyroid and since then have been reading up a bit as I wasn't really given any information on it. My...

Hi all, I was diagnosed last year with an under active thyroid and since then ha...

LouHDBS

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Help! What Blue Horizon test? GRAVES

Right. I've decided I need to get an urgent test done thro Blue Horizon, in the first instance. If that proves what I suspect (going hyper), I will have to...

Right. I've decided I need to get an urgent test done thro Blue Horizon, in the ...

Midwinter

•10 years ago

3 Replies

I Had a full fasting blood test B12 fine Vit D very low 22 rest ok as read on here that medication can deplete vitamins . Thank you for info

Has anyone else had a taste of salt when wake up in morning , been experiencing that but never salt any of my foods? would also like to ask if have overactive...

Has anyone else had a taste of salt when wake up in morning , been experiencing...

corena7

•10 years ago

1 Reply

PMT gone crazy

Calling all ladies!!!! Since the birth of my second child, my thyroid has gone mad and with it, so has my PMT. I quite literally turn into what I can only be...

Calling all ladies!!!! Since the birth of my second child, my thyroid has gone m...

Struggs

•10 years ago

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im b/ line underactive my symptoms are no energy feeling cold loose bowels + lack of sleep i.e 3 hrs in 24 which is now causing

anxiety through lack of sleep i.e headache and sweats im not on any meds go to sleep normally but wake up in 3 /4 hrs later has anyone any suggestions

anxiety through lack of sleep i.e headache and sweats im not on any meds go to ...

mwigan

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Parathyroid Help? :-(

Hi all, I had my long awaited Endo appointment yesterday, it didn't go as well as expected :-( I had to push for the referral as I have had elevated calcium...

Hi all, I had my long awaited Endo appointment yesterday, it didn't go as well ...

Essex21

•10 years ago

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Joint pain getting worse.

Well according to my Endo, Im slightly high :(. My joint pain is getting worse. The bone pain has reduced since Ive been on Adcal d, but Im finding my tendons...

Well according to my Endo, Im slightly high :(. My joint pain is getting worse. ...

real_mission

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Can anyone please recommend a good endocrinologist or specialist on the NHS to help treat hashimotos and auto- immune problems?

I am desperate for some help!! I have seen lots of specialists but have yet to find someone who listens to me and will treat my symptoms not just blood...

I am desperate for some help!! I have seen lots of specialists but have yet to f...

crazykoala

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Getting T3

Has anyone heared when t3 will be available again in the UK? X

jan61

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Not getting email notifications.

Hi, I've been going through my activity and it's obvious I'm not getting notifications at the moment. What do I do? Thanks.

Hi, I've been going through my activity and it's obvious I'm not getting notific...

Hidden

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Heart Bypass Imminent at Last

Hi there, Just thought I would provide an update 'cause I have been absent for some time. Firstly, it is great to be back and secondly I hope everyone as is...

Hi there, Just thought I would provide an update 'cause I have been absent for ...

LinDonaldson

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Blood test results in (finally)

Results in from last week. I'm on 37.5 t3 and 75 t4. I understand that I'm seeing some of the t3 implications here (low tsh and t4) but is the t3 high enough?...

Results in from last week. I'm on 37.5 t3 and 75 t4. I understand that I'm seein...

puncturedbicycle

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Son's Results, help and advice please

Ask my doc to test my 7 year old son for hashimotos. Told them family history and symptoms; always hungry, puffy face, peeling nails, very emotional, croaky...

Ask my doc to test my 7 year old son for hashimotos. Told them family history an...

mitchell66

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Why do I feel terrible could sleep all day skin flaky getting sores on my lips, moody and forgetful, TSH level is 1.14 and B12 low

Dr says the way I feel is not related to my thyroid, I am taking 100mcg lever-thyroxine I also take selenium everyday which I take first thing with water. I do...

Dr says the way I feel is not related to my thyroid, I am taking 100mcg lever-th...

linzidepp

•10 years ago

20 Replies

Adding T3

My endo has asked my GP to prescribe me 10mcg of T3 which fingers crossed I will get. I've not been advised to drop my Levo amount though, I take 125mcg of...

My endo has asked my GP to prescribe me 10mcg of T3 which fingers crossed I will...

Tweetypie28

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Juice plus and under active thyroid??

So I've ordered juice plus and I've got an under active thyroid will I still loose weight???

So I've ordered juice plus and I've got an under active thyroid will I still loo...

sophia17

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Serum Ferritin

Advice please, I am not sure if my serum ferritin is sufficient. My result is:- 83 ng/ml. (22 -322 ng/ml) All opinions welcome please.

Advice please, I am not sure if my serum ferritin is sufficient. My result is:-...

Margo

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Struggling again change of meds or antidepressant

Hi I'm going too see doctor again tomorrow I'm feeling so worn out and totally in a world of my own I feel really emotionally low and I'm easily agitated I'm...

Hi I'm going too see doctor again tomorrow I'm feeling so worn out and totally i...

nettiboo1982

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Are there any natural iron chealators that I can purchase?

I have high iron levels and would like to start using chealators to help. If you know of any and also information on how to use them please could let me know?...

I have high iron levels and would like to start using chealators to help. If you...

Faith1

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Does anyone here also have hypothyroidism and high iron / hemochromatosis?

I am expecting to have to iron removed via blood letting once a week and wanted some advice regarding remaining stable on my thyroid meds. I take...

I am expecting to have to iron removed via blood letting once a week and wanted ...

Faith1

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Need your help please.

Does any members GP practice has on line appointment system or obtaining results on line. Please indicate which practice. I am on PPG and like to see whether...

Does any members GP practice has on line appointment system or obtaining results...

Afaghieh

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Hi I am currently under the Dr as my requested bloods came back with the following Thyroid peroxidase 840 Vit D 11 Normal TFTand TSH

Cholesterol is 6.2 Do you think these readings indicate Hashis?

deanna69

•10 years ago

11 Replies

How do I know when to reduce the Nutri Adrenal?

I have been taking 4 a day but now I am wondering if it is time to reduce them as I keep getting loose stools and have trouble sleeping.

I have been taking 4 a day but now I am wondering if it is time to reduce them a...

Mouse

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Blood tests and dosages

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism last Aug after having a blood test for neck pain. The results of the blood test were TSH 36.5 (0.4-5.5) and T4 7.6...

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism last Aug after having a blood test for neck ...

orchid61

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Hi,has anyone ever been diagnosed with Hashimotos even without appearance of a goitre.i am hypo but think I have had hashi for yrs

Roslyn1

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2014

18 Mistakes Patients Make ( Or Their Doctors Make For Them)

Bloods

An unexpected reaction by my GP...

Personal phenomenon of seroxat and NDT. My interesting experiences. Can Seroxat raise FT3 levels???

Increasing dosage of Nature Throid

Blood tests and meds

Help! What Blue Horizon test? GRAVES

I Had a full fasting blood test B12 fine Vit D very low 22 rest ok as read on here that medication can deplete vitamins . Thank you for info

PMT gone crazy

im b/ line underactive my symptoms are no energy feeling cold loose bowels + lack of sleep i.e 3 hrs in 24 which is now causing

Parathyroid Help? :-(

Joint pain getting worse.

Can anyone please recommend a good endocrinologist or specialist on the NHS to help treat hashimotos and auto- immune problems?

Getting T3

Not getting email notifications.

Heart Bypass Imminent at Last

Blood test results in (finally)

Son's Results, help and advice please

Why do I feel terrible could sleep all day skin flaky getting sores on my lips, moody and forgetful, TSH level is 1.14 and B12 low

Adding T3

Juice plus and under active thyroid??

Serum Ferritin

Struggling again change of meds or antidepressant

Are there any natural iron chealators that I can purchase?

Does anyone here also have hypothyroidism and high iron / hemochromatosis?

Need your help please.

Hi I am currently under the Dr as my requested bloods came back with the following Thyroid peroxidase 840 Vit D 11 Normal TFTand TSH

How do I know when to reduce the Nutri Adrenal?

Blood tests and dosages

Hi,has anyone ever been diagnosed with Hashimotos even without appearance of a goitre.i am hypo but think I have had hashi for yrs

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