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Quails eggs

I keep quail and thought I would pass on the health benefits of eating the eggs, very high in vits and minerals and good for the immune system, worth a read...

I keep quail and thought I would pass on the health benefits of eating the eggs,...

bantam12

•10 years ago

7 Replies

New to the site. Trying to tie down symptoms, also does anyone have Myrios discount code?

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I've been wanting to do a 'checkup' on my vitamins, minerals and the such like for a while, but after finding some of the...

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I've been wanting to do a 'checkup' on my vitamins, ...

whitenoise

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Endo that was very happy that I'd decided to take NDT!!!

He's also written to my GP for a Vit D prescription ( 35 ) >70 and is going to take a load of bloods next week, as he said Im low in so many things....B12,...

He's also written to my GP for a Vit D prescription ( 35 ) >70 and is going to t...

angelharley

•10 years ago

18 Replies

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Cortisol and very low DHEA

Hi everyone I'm new here and was hoping someone could advise me on my latest saliva test results from Geneva? My total cortisol is 40.4 range is 21-41, my mean...

Hi everyone I'm new here and was hoping someone could advise me on my latest sal...

Hidden

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Posterior Vitrious Detachment

I have just been diagnosed with the above, and am convinced it is connected to my lack of thyroid and struggle to be adequately medicated. Has anyone got...

I have just been diagnosed with the above, and am convinced it is connected to m...

Margo

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Too much or too little levothyroxine

What are the symptoms of too much Levo or not enough. Have not been feeling too good since doctor put my Levo down as my tsh was 0.07 he said it was too low....

What are the symptoms of too much Levo or not enough. Have not been feeling too...

mummytina

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Yo-Yo results and whats going on with damn cholestrol results!

Hi all January results were TSH 0.21 and T4 14.8 I took Levo 75 one day and 50 the other ... my cholestro was 6.1 April results were TSH 0.08...

Hi all January results were TSH 0.21 and T4 14.8 I took Levo 75 one day and...

ThyroidHell

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Switching to Armour from levothyroxine and T3.

I have seen endo and she has recommended I try Armour 2 1/2 grains, I take 125levo and 20 T3 at the moment . I have noticed quite a few members take Armour....

I have seen endo and she has recommended I try Armour 2 1/2 grains, I take 125le...

Beverleyb

•10 years ago

27 Replies

Now taking levo at night, do I need to miss it when I get the next blood test?

I've always taken mine first thing in the morning, but from reading things here have changed to taking at night and am sleeping (and feeling) generally better....

I've always taken mine first thing in the morning, but from reading things here ...

mistydog

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Im looking into how many Forum members suffer from Plantar Fascitis when they have gone clinically hypo or clinically hyper?

I suffer from Plantar Fascitis ONLY when my thyriod levels are not right. It's like a warning sign with me. When I am back to normal, it goes! My question to...

I suffer from Plantar Fascitis ONLY when my thyriod levels are not right. It's l...

nezzykins

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Hello everybody , I was helping for some help ,i had test done today for thyroid and never took my medication till this morning

I usally take medication at night,should i take my normal dose tonight 100

olivia01octopus01

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Sometimes I wish this site had a chat room...

Does anyone else feel the same.. though I'm sure it would be difficult to police which is a shame.

Does anyone else feel the same.. though I'm sure it would be difficult to police...

MissBfirstDanBlackBelt

•10 years ago

22 Replies

Does anyone use armour thyroid and if so what are your thoughts?

I have been struggling with the usual symptoms of an under active thyroid for some years now and I have come to the end of my tether. I am happy to go private,...

I have been struggling with the usual symptoms of an under active thyroid for so...

Sazzle1902

•10 years ago

12 Replies

I was put on HRT patches 2 months ago as had a couple of periods a year and GP said my estrogen was low I am 45. Periods seem to be crazy

At the moment, a day here a day there. 9 days ago I had one lasting for 2 days (was really heavy) now I've got another period today heavy again, is this normal...

At the moment, a day here a day there. 9 days ago I had one lasting for 2 days (...

mandys

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Very disappointed with the endocrinologist I've just seen :(

So after 3 months of waiting I finally got to see the Endo....pointless! There's is no such thing as Adrenal fatigue it's not a medically recognised condition...

So after 3 months of waiting I finally got to see the Endo....pointless! There's...

Shazy-B

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Blood tests 'normal' but still feeling awful

Hi everyone, Since being diagnosed with Hypothyroid approx. 10 yrs ago, my dosage has gradually been increased by various GPs in response to blood test...

Hi everyone, Since being diagnosed with Hypothyroid approx. 10 yrs ago, my dosa...

wezza45

•10 years ago

14 Replies

WP Thyroid- how best to take it ? Sublingually ( a bit hard consistency) to swallow whole / or crushed with water ( as usual )?

Hello everyone. I switched from Erfa to WP thyroid two weeks ago and after this two weeks I have realised that my body temperature is much lower than it used...

Hello everyone. I switched from Erfa to WP thyroid two weeks ago and after this...

edysia2

•10 years ago

10 Replies

I have had test results TSH level 0.17 & T4 level 19.90 and been told that it is slightly high and reduce my levo. to 50mcg. Still tired.

Wilesdengirl

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Hi can anyone help with my thyroid results tsh 3.15, free t4 13.5, free triiodothyronine 4.5, thyroid antibodies above range 7 iu/ml,

No room for ranges but I have lost all faith in those! Can anyone translate these to me? I was also diagnosed with pernicious anaemia, is that related?

No room for ranges but I have lost all faith in those! Can anyone translate thes...

Pugsypoo

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Hi all, need some advice on recent blood results please

I was diagnosed with Hashimotos last October by Endo at the QE having suffered from Hypo for over ten years. I was advised to take 100mcg of Thyroxin to start...

I was diagnosed with Hashimotos last October by Endo at the QE having suffered f...

Desperate1

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Where is the best place t learn easy to understand info on our conditions?

Really struggling to understand how all this works, bloods, ranges and these other things. Feeling very wet behind ears and dont know where to start!

Really struggling to understand how all this works, bloods, ranges and these oth...

scotchlass340

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Thyroid Antibodies. What is the concensus?

Should we have them at all, and what do they mean?

sheenah

•10 years ago

4 Replies

GP won't do T4 and T3 !

Went to Gp with Hypo symptoms - ( Have lived with Hashimoto's for 40 years).I don't have a throid due to radioactive iodine treatment.Getting hypo symptoms...

Went to Gp with Hypo symptoms - ( Have lived with Hashimoto's for 40 years).I do...

hwbrand

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Not quite my Eureka moment. What now?

So after getting results a couple of weeks ago which showed TSH at 2.1 and T4 at 9 (see previous post) I did a Blue Horizon test. Note this one was take at...

So after getting results a couple of weeks ago which showed TSH at 2.1 and T4 at...

melodypond

•10 years ago

36 Replies

Where to get Mercury Pharma alternatives?

I've been reading the recent posts re MP with interest as I have taken it since my diagnosis last year. I have never been what I would call great but recently...

I've been reading the recent posts re MP with interest as I have taken it since ...

infomaniac

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Heavy Legs like I just ran a marathon

Hi, I am new to this site and relatively new to having Hypothyroidism. I have been on meds now for 8 months, the dose is low still due to a heart defect....

Hi, I am new to this site and relatively new to having Hypothyroidism. I have be...

crawleycockney

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Going to a reluctant doctor today for T3 - what is my best argument?

I am on 250mcg levoxine (I'm now in Sweden) and for the first time in 14 years my NEW doctor has said my results are normal. I have discussed the T3 supplement...

I am on 250mcg levoxine (I'm now in Sweden) and for the first time in 14 years m...

kiwifruit1

•10 years ago

16 Replies

NDT and self medicating

So following on from my post the other day about the possibility of my GP prescribing NDT and then reading all of your posts....I am not feeling so hopeful....

So following on from my post the other day about the possibility of my GP prescr...

sammi3

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Compelling Information needed about T3 therapy please

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good source of information regarding the treatment of hypothyroidism with a combination of T4/T3 or T3 alone. A...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good source of information regardi...

Hidden

•10 years ago

3 Replies

had my dosage of levothyroxine reduced from 175 to 150mg now i have very painful collarbones is this related

flora

•10 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for April 2014

Quails eggs

New to the site. Trying to tie down symptoms, also does anyone have Myrios discount code?

Endo that was very happy that I'd decided to take NDT!!!

Cortisol and very low DHEA

Posterior Vitrious Detachment

Too much or too little levothyroxine

Yo-Yo results and whats going on with damn cholestrol results!

Switching to Armour from levothyroxine and T3.

Now taking levo at night, do I need to miss it when I get the next blood test?

Im looking into how many Forum members suffer from Plantar Fascitis when they have gone clinically hypo or clinically hyper?

Hello everybody , I was helping for some help ,i had test done today for thyroid and never took my medication till this morning

Sometimes I wish this site had a chat room...

Does anyone use armour thyroid and if so what are your thoughts?

I was put on HRT patches 2 months ago as had a couple of periods a year and GP said my estrogen was low I am 45. Periods seem to be crazy

Very disappointed with the endocrinologist I've just seen :(

Blood tests 'normal' but still feeling awful

WP Thyroid- how best to take it ? Sublingually ( a bit hard consistency) to swallow whole / or crushed with water ( as usual )?

I have had test results TSH level 0.17 & T4 level 19.90 and been told that it is slightly high and reduce my levo. to 50mcg. Still tired.

Hi can anyone help with my thyroid results tsh 3.15, free t4 13.5, free triiodothyronine 4.5, thyroid antibodies above range 7 iu/ml,

Hi all, need some advice on recent blood results please

Where is the best place t learn easy to understand info on our conditions?

Thyroid Antibodies. What is the concensus?

GP won't do T4 and T3 !

Not quite my Eureka moment. What now?

Where to get Mercury Pharma alternatives?

Heavy Legs like I just ran a marathon

Going to a reluctant doctor today for T3 - what is my best argument?

NDT and self medicating

Compelling Information needed about T3 therapy please

had my dosage of levothyroxine reduced from 175 to 150mg now i have very painful collarbones is this related

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