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Eight days with no thyroid medication and I am burning up and Hyper, Why is this?

Hello everyone, Stopped my T3 eight days ago because I was feeling dreadful on it but now I am burning up (not sweating), pulse is always high anyway and I...

Hello everyone, Stopped my T3 eight days ago because I was feeling dreadful on...

Kitten-whiskers

•10 years ago

19 Replies

I am getting low blood sugar attacks, trying to avoid refined sugar and simple carbs but wondering if the problem is caffeine related.

Hidden

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Profile medications

Can someone tell me if there is a limit on the number of medications you can list in your profile? When I add more,then try to confirm from the drop down...

Can someone tell me if there is a limit on the number of medications you can lis...

mumcat2

•10 years ago

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Head buzzy/fuzzy

Is this thyroid I am hypo on 75 of thyroxine last few weeks I been getting fuzzy buzzy tingly feelings in my head slight dizziness too . I have started a new...

Is this thyroid I am hypo on 75 of thyroxine last few weeks I been getting fuzzy...

Susant

•10 years ago

2 Replies

I have underactve throid symptoms, tiredness,weight gain, low pulse, muscle aches, lethargy, gruff voice. However my blood test is normal.

Leo46

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Private blood tests results - do I share with GP?

So, at the end of February after years of feeling unwell and every sign of being hypo, I had a tests done that showed some signs of hypothyroidism: TSH 3.7...

So, at the end of February after years of feeling unwell and every sign of being...

Hidden

•10 years ago

13 Replies

My niece has graves disease/overactive thyroid,but she has piled weight on,her endocrinologist cant explain this,any ideas?

kathleen66

•10 years ago

9 Replies

I had my left thyroid lobe removed 2008 I appear to be continually gaining weight. Is my dosage 75mg Levothyroxine too low,

I eat healthy (salads, cook from scratch) and mostly achieve 5-a-day. I also walk everywhere, including 2-3 NHS walks per week, Yet I cannot lose weight. Also...

I eat healthy (salads, cook from scratch) and mostly achieve 5-a-day. I also wa...

MargateMan

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Hi,new to this, I have been unwell for 6 years but so far gp unable to diagnose despite numerous visits- sorry for long winded question

First went to gp 6 years ago with irregular periods.. 42 at time.. and severe indigestion. Diagnosed as menopausal and helicobacter pylori.periods stopped...

First went to gp 6 years ago with irregular periods.. 42 at time.. and severe in...

Alex97

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Silly Question, but need a second opinion please.

A silly thought has gone through my head. :O If my Vitamin D blood level level has gone from low to quite high in a short time of several weeks, is this actual...

A silly thought has gone through my head. :O If my Vitamin D blood level level h...

Coastwalker

•10 years ago

6 Replies

can anyone help me with my latest blood results i,m confused?

Hi everyone i requested a blood test because i was feeling really not well, usual hypo symptoms my bloods came back and all they said was t4 was 12.5 and tsh...

Hi everyone i requested a blood test because i was feeling really not well, usua...

annie1978

•10 years ago

7 Replies

How can I ask my doctor to refer me to the endocrinologist?

I started with a dose of 25mg of levothyroxine and 2 years later was increased to 75 I felt the benefits at first but about 5 months later I started with...

I started with a dose of 25mg of levothyroxine and 2 years later was increased...

Gabbz

•10 years ago

3 Replies

I am on 50mgc of levo and take in the morning as I have said here before get bouts of fatigue.

I saw a consultant last year who tells me that bloods were ok and the fatigue was just one of those things and when I ask him, as I have never experienced...

I saw a consultant last year who tells me that bloods were ok and the fatigue wa...

geffers

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Anyone else get crazy hungry after meds reduction?

I went along with my gp reducing my meds a few weeks ago. No skin off my nose; I buy and adjust my own t3 anyway, I'm going to see a different doc soon and I...

I went along with my gp reducing my meds a few weeks ago. No skin off my nose; I...

puncturedbicycle

•10 years ago

13 Replies

6 years ago I came down with a mystery illness. So far no doctors had been able to give me a diagnosis, could it be thyroid? More details..

I was just wondering whether if I posted a fairly detailed history of my case, symptoms and test results would you be able to offer any ideas about whether it...

I was just wondering whether if I posted a fairly detailed history of my case, s...

omron

•10 years ago

48 Replies

Hi I'm new....can you tell me what's the difference is between levithyroxide and armour tablets .....thanks

Alfie03

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Just new her looking for help on thyroid (underactive) verry tierd all the time :( .on 100 mg at the mo am border line of low.also suffer

From depreshon on 60mg with that a cant seem too pull myself togethet.

kel32

•10 years ago

5 Replies

My medication is most unorthodox GP says........

Oh dear I just feel in need of a little moan -so sorry everyone. Sometimes it is a very lonely place being a Hypothyroid patient in the NHS. So I got...

Oh dear I just feel in need of a little moan -so sorry everyone. Sometimes it...

waveylines

•10 years ago

32 Replies

My active b12 is 390. Range = ( 191-663 ) can anyone comment on whether it needs to be higher for absorbtion of levo?

Had thyroid panel and active b12 bloods done at Blue Horizon. I did read that b12 needs to be in the higher range. Can anyone comment please. Thanks. Lynne x

Had thyroid panel and active b12 bloods done at Blue Horizon. I did read that b1...

nezzykins

•10 years ago

36 Replies

kidney problems

could your thyroid cause kidney problems,have under active thyroid and am currently on 125mg of levothyroxine,have handed in two urine samples and the show...

could your thyroid cause kidney problems,have under active thyroid and am curren...

dylandolly

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Hi, I am very confused; With reference to taking Armour (NDT?) which many of you lovely people have posted about recently. I did used to

think that one substituted NDT (Amour) from example, Levothyroxine? because NDT contains T3? Yet I have read that some members take Amour and additional...

think that one substituted NDT (Amour) from example, Levothyroxine? because NDT...

Booblet

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Gut Health

Chris Kresser is doing a webinar with Jordan Reasoner and Steve Wright of SCD Lifestyle, Monday, April 28th. It will be recorded and available for viewing at...

Chris Kresser is doing a webinar with Jordan Reasoner and Steve Wright of SCD Li...

PR4NOW

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Latest blood test says my medication is now at correct level. Cannot persuade surgery to let me have a copy of results which I know I am en

Titled to! Also keep telling gp that I continue to have muscle pain particularly in legs (sometimes feels like sciatica) also still itch especially at night...

Titled to! Also keep telling gp that I continue to have muscle pain particularl...

Thyr0id

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Under medicated ??

Currently on 50mg Levo and 20mg T3 for 3 months Feel 30% better than when I was on T4 (100mg) only Main issue Aching joints, fatigue and itching face On 50mg...

Currently on 50mg Levo and 20mg T3 for 3 months Feel 30% better than when I was ...

stephensmith

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Does anybody wake up feeling norseya first thing in the morning,also of late feel sick while eating g or afterwards,does anybody know why

sue11

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Does anyone have any idea why we itch. Or have this prickly skin thing??

Ritaritarita

•10 years ago

25 Replies

Does anyone know of an endocrinologist in or around Manchester who will prescribe NDT, Armor etc and does saliva tests for adrenal fatigue?

The only private or NHS endocrinologists currently posted on Thyroid web site are in the south. Surely there must be someone in the north west?

The only private or NHS endocrinologists currently posted on Thyroid web site ar...

Raindrops

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Hi I'm in need of some specialist advice, if im taking prozac will it interfere with the results of thyroid function blood test?

I have been on various anti depressants for the last 11 years, I'm currently on prozac, I tried to come off them before and I managed 6 months it was horrible,...

I have been on various anti depressants for the last 11 years, I'm currently on ...

georgey1

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Armour or Erfa confusion

I hesitate between Armour and Erfa. Many in US forums are upset about Armour's reformulation and favour Erfa. I have read some posts about Armour working...

I hesitate between Armour and Erfa. Many in US forums are upset about Armour's r...

Hidden

•10 years ago

3 Replies

You have to smile!

Just a little story which everyone will identify with... The kidney folk at the hospital want me to have a weekly blood test to keep an eye on things until I...

Just a little story which everyone will identify with... The kidney folk at the ...

mumcat2

•10 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for April 2014

Eight days with no thyroid medication and I am burning up and Hyper, Why is this?

I am getting low blood sugar attacks, trying to avoid refined sugar and simple carbs but wondering if the problem is caffeine related.

Profile medications

Head buzzy/fuzzy

I have underactve throid symptoms, tiredness,weight gain, low pulse, muscle aches, lethargy, gruff voice. However my blood test is normal.

Private blood tests results - do I share with GP?

My niece has graves disease/overactive thyroid,but she has piled weight on,her endocrinologist cant explain this,any ideas?

I had my left thyroid lobe removed 2008 I appear to be continually gaining weight. Is my dosage 75mg Levothyroxine too low,

Hi,new to this, I have been unwell for 6 years but so far gp unable to diagnose despite numerous visits- sorry for long winded question

Silly Question, but need a second opinion please.

can anyone help me with my latest blood results i,m confused?

How can I ask my doctor to refer me to the endocrinologist?

I am on 50mgc of levo and take in the morning as I have said here before get bouts of fatigue.

Anyone else get crazy hungry after meds reduction?

6 years ago I came down with a mystery illness. So far no doctors had been able to give me a diagnosis, could it be thyroid? More details..

Hi I'm new....can you tell me what's the difference is between levithyroxide and armour tablets .....thanks

Just new her looking for help on thyroid (underactive) verry tierd all the time :( .on 100 mg at the mo am border line of low.also suffer

My medication is most unorthodox GP says........

My active b12 is 390. Range = ( 191-663 ) can anyone comment on whether it needs to be higher for absorbtion of levo?

kidney problems

Hi, I am very confused; With reference to taking Armour (NDT?) which many of you lovely people have posted about recently. I did used to

Gut Health

Latest blood test says my medication is now at correct level. Cannot persuade surgery to let me have a copy of results which I know I am en

Under medicated ??

Does anybody wake up feeling norseya first thing in the morning,also of late feel sick while eating g or afterwards,does anybody know why

Does anyone have any idea why we itch. Or have this prickly skin thing??

Does anyone know of an endocrinologist in or around Manchester who will prescribe NDT, Armor etc and does saliva tests for adrenal fatigue?

Hi I'm in need of some specialist advice, if im taking prozac will it interfere with the results of thyroid function blood test?

Armour or Erfa confusion

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