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can u get eye symptoms eg glaucoma even if thyroid has been removed

thyroid removed 1011 had graves disease

prometheusa3b

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Salisbury Support Group?

I replied to a post some time ago about the possibility of a support group in Salisbury; I have heard nothing more. Is this still a live subject?

I replied to a post some time ago about the possibility of a support group in Sa...

penny

•10 years ago

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Has anyone had experience of/used anatabloc?

I have been researching this for a client/friend who has ms.

penny

•10 years ago

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Swollen left lymph node that moves it mess with

Hi I have had swollen neck node from Christmas of and on if u touch it it get mad and feel as if it moves to back of the jaw and down neck feels tender but...

Hi I have had swollen neck node from Christmas of and on if u touch it it get ma...

daniel777

•10 years ago

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Has anyone heard of, or used Mexican Wild Yam cream instead of estrogen replacement?

Ive been asking the forum about my concerns re taking estrogen for menopause, and have found out that estrogen can mess with the delivery of T4. I would prefer...

Ive been asking the forum about my concerns re taking estrogen for menopause, an...

nezzykins

•10 years ago

17 Replies

So what further tests should I be asking my GP for?

I have appointment to see her on Thursday. My TSH is 0.74. How do I get to check my pituitary is working or not working? Is it T3 AND T4? Do some people get...

I have appointment to see her on Thursday. My TSH is 0.74. How do I get to che...

Kirby

•10 years ago

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can you get enlarged hands and feet from anything other than acromegaly?or is acromegaly always to do with pituitary

Just been released from hospital had MRI no pituitary tumor, bloods all good have very obvious increase in size of hands and feet in last year since having a...

Just been released from hospital had MRI no pituitary tumor, bloods all good hav...

paulam

•10 years ago

4 Replies

guesstimates.......just a quick update for anyone that hasn't tried yet !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

quick update for the 'ali-can collection ' ..... I have 14 'crunched bags [ rubbish bag size ] already -----with 5 1/2 months to go ---- YOU could get at least...

quick update for the 'ali-can collection ' ..... I have 14 'crunched bags [ rubb...

alangardner

•10 years ago

3 Replies

thyronorm and thyrorich what is best medicien.

kiss6666

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Why can't groups like this approach the GMC for Prescription NDT

There are so many of us either paying for through a back door only option or other desperate to get their hands on this drug can't we collectively do anything...

There are so many of us either paying for through a back door only option or oth...

bossbird

•10 years ago

107 Replies

For the last couple of years my thyroid level has been coming back as borderline......yet I don't seem to be having treatment?

Anybody know what usually happens??

Angel1989

•10 years ago

10 Replies

multivitaminguide

I have just stumbled upon this multivitamin guide, you might have already seen it before, I haven't had time to digest it yet, it looks a good website which...

I have just stumbled upon this multivitamin guide, you might have already seen i...

Coastwalker

•10 years ago

33 Replies

My doctor told me that I was borderline under active thyroid but he could not re-test for 6 months. Why not?

Doctor will not give me any medication until confirmation of thyroid problem. Am very depressed as have been to weight watchers and lost nearly 4 stone and now...

Doctor will not give me any medication until confirmation of thyroid problem. Am...

Dawnward12

•10 years ago

5 Replies

HELP - just come back from seeing a new GP

I just want to express my thanks to those who contributed so knowledgeably to my recent question posted on this site. I am also dismayed that the thread was...

I just want to express my thanks to those who contributed so knowledgeably to my...

MissBfirstDanBlackBelt

•10 years ago

4 Replies

I had a pre op assessment a few days ago and the nurse said my pulse was fast so would test for thyroid.

For the past few few weeks I have felt cold (hands and feet especially) and had palpitations at night (scary). My blood pressure was high but it always is in a...

For the past few few weeks I have felt cold (hands and feet especially) and had ...

katsclaws

•10 years ago

8 Replies

My family just don't understand

Having explained many times to my family and even giving my mum the information pack from the Thyroid UK website, my mum clearly still has no idea as I had...

Having explained many times to my family and even giving my mum the information ...

SJaggs

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Is there a link between high cholesterol and taking lever thyroxine tablets as my cholesterol is high and cannot understand why.

Nan123

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Should I increase Carbimazole?

I have a toxic nodule which is causing me to be hyperthyroid. I was given 10mg Carbimazole. I had bloods taken a fortnight at the Endocrinologist. My GP then...

I have a toxic nodule which is causing me to be hyperthyroid. I was given 10mg C...

Lee1970

•10 years ago

1 Reply

what's NDT?

jenann

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Unsympathetic partner

Hi in great need of some kind words, my husband of many years has just told me how fed up he us with me not being able to do the things we used to do, he is...

Hi in great need of some kind words, my husband of many years has just told me h...

Tatty10

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Blood pressure and hypo

Hi,Happy Easter all....Have been hypo for a few years now but this last year have been diagnosed with high blood pressure,have been on Bisoprolol 7.5 for the...

Hi,Happy Easter all....Have been hypo for a few years now but this last year ha...

Jomarie

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Newbie looking for help

Hi, I am a 50yr old male and for some time I have suspected that I have an issue with my thyroid as I have many of the symptoms associated with hypothyroidism...

Hi, I am a 50yr old male and for some time I have suspected that I have an issue...

Trademole

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Reliable way of testing reverse t3 - blood drawn or 'finger prick'? which lab is best? Advice, ideas- please help. Thank you for sharing. E

edysia2

•10 years ago

22 Replies

loosing the sense of smell and taste

Hi I have Hashimotos and recently notices my sense of smell has all most gone and my taste has altered as well, any one else had this problem, is it connected...

Hi I have Hashimotos and recently notices my sense of smell has all most gone an...

jaffalady

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Hyperthyroidism and menopause

Recently diagnosed as hyper (TSH <0.05, T4 33 (max 20) and T3 2.9 (max 2.5)). Main symptoms are weight loss, sweating, increased pulse. These and other vague...

Recently diagnosed as hyper (TSH <0.05, T4 33 (max 20) and T3 2.9 (max 2.5)). Ma...

slakin57

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Hi, I'm sorry to ask again but can anyone answer my question about nodules and medication please?

All the reading I've done has been based on symptoms and medication, particularly following Dr BDP and Dr L on NDT. I'm just not sure what to do about this...

All the reading I've done has been based on symptoms and medication, particularl...

Hidden

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Getting my adrenals tip top

What should I do to get my adrenals tip top and give me the energy I need to last through out the day and not want to fall asleep at mid afternoon?

What should I do to get my adrenals tip top and give me the energy I need to las...

tango1

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Reliable tests for Candida.

Can anyone tell me if there are any 'reliable' tests for this? It's for my sister in law who could actually be Hypo (I'm going to look at their results as she...

Can anyone tell me if there are any 'reliable' tests for this? It's for my siste...

PoppyRose

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Transitioning from T3 to NDT query

I've been moving from T3 only treatment to NDT. I'm at the point now where I've gone from 115mcg T3, to 35mcg T3 and 3 grains of NDT. The plan is to replace...

I've been moving from T3 only treatment to NDT. I'm at the point now where I've ...

GentleOrange

•10 years ago

9 Replies

this started to happen after i had my colonsopy that i had no urge to pee anymore.

went doctors and they said nothing was wrong i did not have a water infection than finally got someone to sort it out, so was about to have a rigid cystospy...

went doctors and they said nothing was wrong i did not have a water infection t...

aqil

•10 years ago

35 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2014

can u get eye symptoms eg glaucoma even if thyroid has been removed

Salisbury Support Group?

Has anyone had experience of/used anatabloc?

Swollen left lymph node that moves it mess with

Has anyone heard of, or used Mexican Wild Yam cream instead of estrogen replacement?

So what further tests should I be asking my GP for?

can you get enlarged hands and feet from anything other than acromegaly?or is acromegaly always to do with pituitary

guesstimates.......just a quick update for anyone that hasn't tried yet !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thyronorm and thyrorich what is best medicien.

Why can't groups like this approach the GMC for Prescription NDT

For the last couple of years my thyroid level has been coming back as borderline......yet I don't seem to be having treatment?

multivitaminguide

My doctor told me that I was borderline under active thyroid but he could not re-test for 6 months. Why not?

HELP - just come back from seeing a new GP

I had a pre op assessment a few days ago and the nurse said my pulse was fast so would test for thyroid.

My family just don't understand

Is there a link between high cholesterol and taking lever thyroxine tablets as my cholesterol is high and cannot understand why.

Should I increase Carbimazole?

what's NDT?

Unsympathetic partner

Blood pressure and hypo

Newbie looking for help

Reliable way of testing reverse t3 - blood drawn or 'finger prick'? which lab is best? Advice, ideas- please help. Thank you for sharing. E

loosing the sense of smell and taste

Hyperthyroidism and menopause

Hi, I'm sorry to ask again but can anyone answer my question about nodules and medication please?

Getting my adrenals tip top

Reliable tests for Candida.

Transitioning from T3 to NDT query

this started to happen after i had my colonsopy that i had no urge to pee anymore.

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