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I was switched from 75 to 88 mcgs of levoxyl for hashimotos. I feel great. My TSH is under 1. But my period has completely stopped. why??

being-there

•10 years ago

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GP says going hyper...don't feel it...and fobbing me off re stomach problems

Hi all. Back again! Recent results as follows. T4 22.2, range 11.5-22.7. TSH 0.044. range 0.5-4.8. Currently on 125 of levo. GP said drop a 25 dose once...

Hi all. Back again! Recent results as follows. T4 22.2, range 11.5-22.7. TSH ...

korkykat

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Am I allergic to Erfa?

Although I am only on 30mg at the moment, and have been for 6 weeks, I am finding that I get a headache around lunchtime/ early afternoon. Any ideas?

Although I am only on 30mg at the moment, and have been for 6 weeks, I am findin...

sheenah

•10 years ago

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anbuma

•10 years ago

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Test results, could someone translate plz : )

TSH level 4.56mU/L (0.30-4.50) free T4 level 15pmol/L (11.0-22.0) Borderline TSH autoantibobdies They also done full blood count all of...

TSH level 4.56mU/L (0.30-4.50) free T4 level 15pmol/L (11.0-22...

scotchlass340

•10 years ago

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Low DHEA

Hi Does anyone know what is recommended for low DHEA My Adrenal saliva test shows high morning cortisol, the other three in range but my DHEA is really low....

Hi Does anyone know what is recommended for low DHEA My Adrenal saliva test show...

lucylocks

•10 years ago

24 Replies

6 doses, 3lbs and no afternoon naps

So, today was the 6th day of self-medicating with NDT and I cannot believe how different I feel. Instead of being in bed at 6pm yesterday, I was up and...

So, today was the 6th day of self-medicating with NDT and I cannot believe how d...

Hidden

•10 years ago

44 Replies

Endo yet again

SO....I wrote on here a few months ago about my up coming visit to the ENT person. I have a diagnosis of Hashimotos disease, which is an autoimmune condition...

SO....I wrote on here a few months ago about my up coming visit to the ENT perso...

Alley27

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Wheat and gluten and hashimoto's

This question comes into my head most days. I gave up wheat four years ago followed by other grains.Last year was my first year grain free except for rice. ok...

This question comes into my head most days. I gave up wheat four years ago follo...

beaton

•10 years ago

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Can I be transferred to a thyroid specialist even though my blood tests are normal?

Hashimotos Thyroid 100mmg levo - had it for 9 years now - but i am starting to feel really tired again, gain weight, constipated and all - my doctor tells me...

Hashimotos Thyroid 100mmg levo - had it for 9 years now - but i am starting to f...

Addi

•10 years ago

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In the Angry Mail recently 'Woman cures her own M.E using protein shakes', might be worth a try ?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2534584/Mother-confined-wheelchair-chronic-fatigue-walks-drinking-two-litres-protein-milkshake-DAY.html I hope the...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2534584/Mother-confined-wheelchair-ch...

Lettie999

•10 years ago

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A blood test only checking TSH: what's the point?

Hi guys, I am on 50mg levo after a few years ago my thyroid rocketed up and then went slow and they gave me levo, weaned me off over a couple of years, and...

Hi guys, I am on 50mg levo after a few years ago my thyroid rocketed up and then...

Hidden

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Endo hadn't heard of NDT !!!

Can't believe what I sat through this am with the Endo appointment I had. It started with her shouting....like I'd been refered to Audioigy. Asked what I want...

Can't believe what I sat through this am with the Endo appointment I had. It sta...

Flatfred

•10 years ago

32 Replies

Thanks to all of you who pointed out an error in my Active B12 test done at Blue Horizon. Now have confirmation it WAS an error.

Thanks to all of you in a recent thread regarding Vitamin B12 testing error. I have Graves, and since January, I have been experiencing symptoms similar to...

Thanks to all of you in a recent thread regarding Vitamin B12 testing error. I h...

nezzykins

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Hi everyone i have hashimotos and having loose bowels up to 5 times a day. I get a terrible urgency to run to the loo. Is this normal

With hashimotos? My levels are all normal. I take calcium with added vitamin d daily. Thank you.

With hashimotos? My levels are all normal. I take calcium with added vitamin d d...

annette12

•10 years ago

4 Replies

B12 levels advice on results please

Hi. Further to my question yesterday, re private blood tests, I have taken some of the advice received on here (thank you all) and been to GP and got print out...

Hi. Further to my question yesterday, re private blood tests, I have taken some ...

Occamoo

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Anyone been to see a rheumatologist @Gartnavel hospital in glasgow

Morning everyone, I have at last received my appointment to see a rheumatologist and it is at Gartnavel in Glasgow if anyone has been there please can you...

Morning everyone, I have at last received my appointment to see a rheumatologist...

Gigi75

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Do my bloods and private test say I should be doing anything?

Hello me again . Still have total hair loss,(alopeacia) hypothyroidism coeliac disease , vitilago lichen planus (legs) and now arms and body have broken out...

Hello me again . Still have total hair loss,(alopeacia) hypothyroidism coeliac d...

chapers

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Why is my neck hard and some of d symptoms had gone still on carbimasole 10mg daily and my doc said I shoild go on with d drug

Okubadejo

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Recently diagnosed hypo, on 50mg levo, but feeling more ill than before?

Until docs get dose right could levo make me feel more tired?

scotchlass340

•10 years ago

1 Reply

my latest results have come back as tsh 6.3 but gp says it is ok I am really cold and tired do you think this is ok next blood test in 2 mth

leather27

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Repeat Fungal Infection in my child- could it be linked to hypothyroidism?

Hi, my 5 year old son (soon to be six!) has for the last couple of years had repeated fungal skin infections on the trunk of his body (just above groin, under...

Hi, my 5 year old son (soon to be six!) has for the last couple of years had rep...

amypcrouch

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Symptoms

Although i have not been diagnosed with any kind of thyroidism (although Dr Peatfield begged to differ when i saw him some years ago)., i have a 'strange...

Although i have not been diagnosed with any kind of thyroidism (although Dr Peat...

Lawoman

•10 years ago

6 Replies

HELP AND ADVICE ON NEW SYMPTOMS NEEDED!

I have hashimotos and have been very symptomatic for many years but over the last year things have been getting worse and many new symptoms have arisen. I have...

I have hashimotos and have been very symptomatic for many years but over the las...

crazykoala

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Blood test results

Can anyone help me with these test results please. Ft4 range 9-19 Tsh range 0.2- 4 4/7/2011 tsh 1.93 14/6/2013 tsh 5.52 Ft4. 9.3....

Can anyone help me with these test results please. Ft4 range 9-19 Tsh range...

Silly

•10 years ago

2 Replies

What is minimum time can be on carbimazole if saying I'm in normal range?

Not having a good time on carbinmozole at all , on since jan my family day Iv changed on 5mg hair loss, fatigue , feel yukky most of time , to top it off now...

Not having a good time on carbinmozole at all , on since jan my family day Iv c...

Binkynoo

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Quitting sugar cures Hashimotos??

I don't know if any of you have heard of Sara Wilson who has a book out called "I Quit Sugar For Life". I have just been browsing her website and came upon...

I don't know if any of you have heard of Sara Wilson who has a book out called "...

infomaniac

•10 years ago

18 Replies

24 hour Iodine-- Loading-- urine test, has anyone had it done ?on nhs ?? or privately?? ta

sky00

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Advice please, hypo symptoms but hyper results!

I found this site a few weeks ago, which was a revelation for me, and managed to get a doctor appt. I was armed with all my info and the doctor made me feel...

I found this site a few weeks ago, which was a revelation for me, and managed to...

siggyk

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Thyroid nodules on right lobe a year after hemi-thyroidectomy, anybody experienced this?

I'm on no meds a year after operation, removed one half for 2 large nodules , biopsy was inconclusive and it was strangling me! Luckily no cancer. symptoms...

I'm on no meds a year after operation, removed one half for 2 large nodules , bi...

Cookielass

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for April 2014

I was switched from 75 to 88 mcgs of levoxyl for hashimotos. I feel great. My TSH is under 1. But my period has completely stopped. why??

GP says going hyper...don't feel it...and fobbing me off re stomach problems

Am I allergic to Erfa?

second attempt

Test results, could someone translate plz : )

Low DHEA

6 doses, 3lbs and no afternoon naps

Endo yet again

Wheat and gluten and hashimoto's

Can I be transferred to a thyroid specialist even though my blood tests are normal?

In the Angry Mail recently 'Woman cures her own M.E using protein shakes', might be worth a try ?

A blood test only checking TSH: what's the point?

Endo hadn't heard of NDT !!!

Thanks to all of you who pointed out an error in my Active B12 test done at Blue Horizon. Now have confirmation it WAS an error.

Hi everyone i have hashimotos and having loose bowels up to 5 times a day. I get a terrible urgency to run to the loo. Is this normal

B12 levels advice on results please

Anyone been to see a rheumatologist @Gartnavel hospital in glasgow

Do my bloods and private test say I should be doing anything?

Why is my neck hard and some of d symptoms had gone still on carbimasole 10mg daily and my doc said I shoild go on with d drug

Recently diagnosed hypo, on 50mg levo, but feeling more ill than before?

my latest results have come back as tsh 6.3 but gp says it is ok I am really cold and tired do you think this is ok next blood test in 2 mth

Repeat Fungal Infection in my child- could it be linked to hypothyroidism?

Symptoms

HELP AND ADVICE ON NEW SYMPTOMS NEEDED!

Blood test results

What is minimum time can be on carbimazole if saying I'm in normal range?

Quitting sugar cures Hashimotos??

24 hour Iodine-- Loading-- urine test, has anyone had it done ?on nhs ?? or privately?? ta

Advice please, hypo symptoms but hyper results!

Thyroid nodules on right lobe a year after hemi-thyroidectomy, anybody experienced this?

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