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Does anyone have this problem?

For the last 5 weeks or so later in the day when I sit down ,my tail bone (coccyx) feels really painful and sore, gone by the morning until the following...

For the last 5 weeks or so later in the day when I sit down ,my tail bone (coccy...

Gillybean129

•10 years ago

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My doctor will not refer me to endo is this right ?have i got right to ask to see one

olivia01octopus01

•10 years ago

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Support group

Does anyone know of a thyroid support group near Mansfield,north Notts? Could venture as far as Nottingham!

Does anyone know of a thyroid support group near Mansfield,north Notts? Could ve...

mumcat2

•10 years ago

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What is the best time of day to take NDT?

I know there is a school of thought that says Levo is best taken at night, I'm just wondering if there is a similar theory about NDT. I need to take various...

I know there is a school of thought that says Levo is best taken at night, I'm j...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism more than 12 years ago i take levothyroxcine 100 mg, i am still having problems with my weight

I have been having dizzy spells, feeling tired, not sleeping very well, i have had 3 bad falls in the last. 6 months. My hair is slowly falling out, i take a...

I have been having dizzy spells, feeling tired, not sleeping very well, i have h...

Chewie32

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Sometimes it pays to be persistant

Hi All, I put a post on here a few weeks ago to try to get some answers re thyroid tests. I got my test results and the GP who ordered then had said no...

Hi All, I put a post on here a few weeks ago to try to get some answers re thy...

dmc12

•10 years ago

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Does anyone know where I can get some info leaflets sent to me? I have tried to find somewhere online that would send it but no luck.

I have found info online but I would rather read up on it without the aid of a pc. Thank you for reading this.

I have found info online but I would rather read up on it without the aid of a p...

bbeangel

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Vit D results

I have just received my Vit D results which I had done privately. I would appreciate any interpretation beyond "adequate" provided by the lab please: D3:...

I have just received my Vit D results which I had done privately. I would apprec...

Hidden

•10 years ago

16 Replies

T3 supplies

Could people who are ordering their T3 direct, either online or offline, please PM me to let me know where you get your supplies? How much do they cost, and...

Could people who are ordering their T3 direct, either online or offline, please ...

Coppernob

•10 years ago

6 Replies

can some one tell me ..what test you have to see if you have Graves

I had a test that came back saying 'positive ths receptor for antibodies compatible wirg Graves'I picked the results up today I spoke to my doctor last...

I had a test that came back saying 'positive ths receptor for antibodies compati...

wendypartridge

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Travelling with your medication

Someone asked the other day about taking their medication with them on a plane. Here are some useful tips that might be of use:...

Someone asked the other day about taking their medication with them on a plane. ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Omg I can't believe the lab actually tested my FT3!

So after the third request the lab finally tested my FT3 it has come back as 'normal' 4.4 (3.6-6.4) my TSH is now down to 1.1. I am taking B12, vitD3, iron...

So after the third request the lab finally tested my FT3 it has come back as 'no...

Shazy-B

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Please will you share your thoughts and knowledge on my very high ferritin level and what I can do about it? AlsoT3 dosage and blood result.

My ferritin level has been rising since 2011 and was 293 (range 13-150) when tested on 1st April. My GP has half-heartedly established (over many many months)...

My ferritin level has been rising since 2011 and was 293 (range 13-150) when tes...

SaffronBun

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Please help folate level is high

I have received my blood results : B12 430 pmol/L (156-672) folate 46 nmol/L (5-30) ferritin 40 mcg/L (10-291) vitamin...

I have received my blood results : B12 430 pmol/L (156-672) folate...

nono

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Can anyone tell me if the T3 levels are always checked with a general thyroid blood test.

Thyroid

saraharding78

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Hi just wondered where i can get info for adrenal fatigue x

saraharding78

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Can anyone shed some light on my recent blood results please?

My THS level is now 7.04 and T4 10.09. I dont understand what these mean. I have been experiencing symptoms for 18 months, but as i just had my daughter, i...

My THS level is now 7.04 and T4 10.09. I dont understand what these mean. I have...

claiire

•10 years ago

9 Replies

I have underactive thyroid and I have numbness to all of my body and loss of sensation also. I have been to doctors and can't find a reason

For this to come on suddenly I just wondering if it could be related at all to my throyid. My last two results were Tsh - 0.21 t4 - 22 Tsh - 0.16 t4 unknown...

For this to come on suddenly I just wondering if it could be related at all to ...

Ter1

•10 years ago

13 Replies

I have been taking omeprazole for about 3 months for heartburn

and yes it's cured it but the last couple of I weeks have been feeling really off it I could sleep the clock round my heart bumps that hard no appetite more...

and yes it's cured it but the last couple of I weeks have been feeling really ...

fairy

•10 years ago

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Three weeks on NDT...

Well three weeks on NDT. Taking 5 grain a day, still falling asleep in the day. Sometimes Im taking a 20mcg of T3 just to boost my energy levels. My skin (for...

Well three weeks on NDT. Taking 5 grain a day, still falling asleep in the day. ...

real_mission

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Nutri Thyroid - What does it do?

Does anyone know what Nutri Thyroid actually does? It says it's Thyroid Gland Concentrate and Hormone Free. If it's hormone free what does it actually do?

Does anyone know what Nutri Thyroid actually does? It says it's Thyroid Gland...

Flowers2

•10 years ago

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Blood tests came back - T4 12.0 (9.0-23.0) & TSH 3.50 (0.55-4.78). Dr put up thyroxin up to 75 but ashamed I don't understand results - help

I had radioactive drink 23yrs ago and over the years I have gone from being over to underactive. I was put on 100 levo, put down to 50 (due to palps ) and...

I had radioactive drink 23yrs ago and over the years I have gone from being ove...

May72

•10 years ago

5 Replies

A petition to sign

Another thyroid petition if anyone is interested. http://www.change.org/petitions/endocrinologists-patients-with-thyroid-dysfunction-demand-better-care

Another thyroid petition if anyone is interested. http://www.change.org/petitio...

HarryE

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Blood Tests and what they mean (RCN pdf)

Came across this, nice explanation of all bloods and what they should be looking for. http://www.rcn.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/233787/Maureen_Cox.pdf

Came across this, nice explanation of all bloods and what they should be looking...

real_mission

•10 years ago

5 Replies

After cancer 4 weeks in hard to move neck and I have very bad fatigue. How can get my butt up and back to a normal life my tsh levels 33

Blood work looks normal but leg pain back pain I wantt to sleep 10 hrs a day ampnd at night

Blood work looks normal but leg pain back pain I wantt to sleep 10 hrs a day amp...

rx040614

•10 years ago

8 Replies

ESA Tribunal advice.

Sorry people for going over old things but I have an ESA appeal on 1st of may,recently i sent in a report from my doc and then i received a letter from my...

Sorry people for going over old things but I have an ESA appeal on 1st of may,r...

henrythewasp

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Thyroid related?

Hi, I have been getting some really painful stabbing pain in my legs - has anyone else got this ? Is it thyroid related? Thanks

Hi, I have been getting some really painful stabbing pain in my legs - has anyon...

scl_scotland

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Post op left thyroid lobectomy, left with hematoma, looking for advice as to how to resolve (quickly!!!).

4 weeks post op, I had removed left side thyroid as a result of a benign 56g(6cm) tumour, 10 days after op I had a lump (hematoma identified) behind scar and...

4 weeks post op, I had removed left side thyroid as a result of a benign 56g(6c...

JaneHo

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Hi all, I'm a newbie. Had breast cancer 7 years ago followed by surgery, chemo and radio therapy, herceptin, tamoxifen and arimidex.

Hopefully I'm cancer free. Have put on weight and had blood test came back as hypothyroidism. Am now on 50mg levothyroxine. Can all the above be related and...

Hopefully I'm cancer free. Have put on weight and had blood test came back as hy...

Lily55

•10 years ago

29 Replies

Whats the difference between Ultra scan or Thyroid Scintigraphy? When would they be used?

I've had an Ultrsound scan of my thyroid but I'm awaiting an appointment for a Thyroid Scintigraphy I think! I have Hashi's and my thyroid blood tests are...

I've had an Ultrsound scan of my thyroid but I'm awaiting an appointment for a T...

angelharley

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2014

Does anyone have this problem?

My doctor will not refer me to endo is this right ?have i got right to ask to see one

Support group

What is the best time of day to take NDT?

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism more than 12 years ago i take levothyroxcine 100 mg, i am still having problems with my weight

Sometimes it pays to be persistant

Does anyone know where I can get some info leaflets sent to me? I have tried to find somewhere online that would send it but no luck.

Vit D results

T3 supplies

can some one tell me ..what test you have to see if you have Graves

Travelling with your medication

Omg I can't believe the lab actually tested my FT3!

Please will you share your thoughts and knowledge on my very high ferritin level and what I can do about it? AlsoT3 dosage and blood result.

Please help folate level is high

Can anyone tell me if the T3 levels are always checked with a general thyroid blood test.

Hi just wondered where i can get info for adrenal fatigue x

Can anyone shed some light on my recent blood results please?

I have underactive thyroid and I have numbness to all of my body and loss of sensation also. I have been to doctors and can't find a reason

I have been taking omeprazole for about 3 months for heartburn

Three weeks on NDT...

Nutri Thyroid - What does it do?

Blood tests came back - T4 12.0 (9.0-23.0) & TSH 3.50 (0.55-4.78). Dr put up thyroxin up to 75 but ashamed I don't understand results - help

A petition to sign

Blood Tests and what they mean (RCN pdf)

After cancer 4 weeks in hard to move neck and I have very bad fatigue. How can get my butt up and back to a normal life my tsh levels 33

ESA Tribunal advice.

Thyroid related?

Post op left thyroid lobectomy, left with hematoma, looking for advice as to how to resolve (quickly!!!).

Hi all, I'm a newbie. Had breast cancer 7 years ago followed by surgery, chemo and radio therapy, herceptin, tamoxifen and arimidex.

Whats the difference between Ultra scan or Thyroid Scintigraphy? When would they be used?

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