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B12 advice

Hoping somebody can give me some advice. Have at last found out my blood test results (had to request the figures because they had just been filed marked...

Hoping somebody can give me some advice. Have at last found out my blood test r...

Twitchen

•10 years ago

4 Replies

NHS Endo visit

Well, the long and the short of it is he wanted to play the big I AM and tell me that I was over medicated and should reduce but I told him that I'd rather...

Well, the long and the short of it is he wanted to play the big I AM and tell me...

mistydog

•10 years ago

17 Replies

quick query?

R B12 and Folate B12 256 ng/L (191-663) Serum folate Not Reportable So eeng has advised that this means "undetectable" for folate? I though it meant...

R B12 and Folate B12 256 ng/L (191-663) Serum folate Not Reportable So ee...

malone1

•10 years ago

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Goodness Gracious Me!!

I've just seen levothyroxine being sold online as a fat burning weight loss drug!!!! Seriously?!?!? Admin Edit in line with our Guidelines

I've just seen levothyroxine being sold online as a fat burning weight loss drug...

Slj1970

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Got hashimotos or Graves - perhaps you have Pernicious anemia too - try the test - see how you score...

Hi, I have hypothyroidism, my doc refused for 15 years to do Thyroid antibody tests and so I recently did them myself - over 4000 (above the very top of the...

Hi, I have hypothyroidism, my doc refused for 15 years to do Thyroid antibody te...

Mrs_Somerset

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Anyone know of a good 'all in one thyroid supplement' that gives all relevant C,B,D vitamins etc to support this illness?

Sick of taking separate supplements

stuartwwhouse

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Went to see Endocronologist yesterday. I was little worried as I had reduced my Carbimazole from 10mg to 5mg a month earlier myself.

I thought he might give me a lecture. I waited while he looked at my notes then told him. I told him I had a blood test about a week later. He said, I would...

I thought he might give me a lecture. I waited while he looked at my notes then ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Tests have baffled me.... They're so long winded. TSH still high.

Blue Horizon tests came back. TSH has dropped from 12.8 to 8.81 two months between tests. Both taken 8am. I've since tapered off Sertraline. So this may...

Blue Horizon tests came back. TSH has dropped from 12.8 to 8.81 two months betwe...

hippochick

•10 years ago

5 Replies

What success have people had with nutri-adrenals?

Ive heard and read mixed reports and am keen to know whether theyare worth the extra expense. My adrenals arent in a good state; i dont sleep well. When i had...

Ive heard and read mixed reports and am keen to know whether theyare worth the e...

morena

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Can anyone reassure me please.

I was diagnosed with hypothyroid in 2012. My results for thyroid stim hormone were >150.00 and my free T4 levels were <5. My blood glucose result was 6.5. I...

I was diagnosed with hypothyroid in 2012. My results for thyroid stim hormone we...

soozie11

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Thyroid and gluten

Hi, Has anyone with under active tried a gluten free diet ? If so what sort of results did you get ? Although I'm medicated, my bloods are good, I'm still...

Hi, Has anyone with under active tried a gluten free diet ? If so what sort of ...

123happy

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Does anybody know anything about "Bovine". Have tried NDT, but this did not agree with me as It caused extreme nausea and stomach cramping.

lhad a great response to Natural D/Thyroid, (Pig ) but could not continue because of the side effects. I have been taking Bovine, ( Cow thyroid ) for over a...

lhad a great response to Natural D/Thyroid, (Pig ) but could not continue becaus...

recovered7

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Coming off hrt, no ovaries, hypothyroid. Now having severe lowness, hair loss, crying all times, feel hopeless is this normal

Have also been through major trauma over last two years

mermit

•10 years ago

5 Replies

t3.. t4.....??????????????????? please can any one tell me what a normal reading of this sort should be and what all this t3. t4 mean

please can any one tell me what a normal reading of this sort should be and what all this t3. t4 means im confused,, I had a row with my gp today as i said...

please can any one tell me what a normal reading of this sort should be and what...

astroscopesuk

•10 years ago

36 Replies

Hi all, just to say thank you for the replies I received a couple of days ago. Soz I been away from the forum but full of flu.

After speaking from someone from thyroid. UK and reading your replies, it looks like I might have something wrong with my pituary gland as my two main results...

After speaking from someone from thyroid. UK and reading your replies, it looks ...

maisiemoo14

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Proof it were needed

That my GP surgery is rubbish. They received my results on 13th May. I phoned for them today and they have an action note - Make appointment to see doctor....

That my GP surgery is rubbish. They received my results on 13th May. I phoned ...

mistydog

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Can anyone recommend a good Specialist/Endocrinologist?

I've gone about as far as I can with the NHS, fed up with a test here and a test there, then having to wait a month to see the GP. Seeing a consultant who's...

I've gone about as far as I can with the NHS, fed up with a test here and a test...

Gsp177

•10 years ago

26 Replies

Getting the most from my GP!

I've recently been feeling all my old thyroid symptoms (pre-diagnosis) but my brain fog, poor vision (problems focussing, driving) and stress seem to be the...

I've recently been feeling all my old thyroid symptoms (pre-diagnosis) but my b...

Sandyparks

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Blood Test results.........I just need some help please?

Latest Blood Tests TSH LEVEL ~ 2.1mu/L (0.35 - 4.7) FSH Level ~ 7.3iu/L (3.00 - 9.00) LH ~ 8.9iu/L (2.00 - 11.00) HbA1c...

Latest Blood Tests TSH LEVEL ~ 2.1mu/L (0.35 - 4.7) FSH Level ~ 7.3iu/L...

totally-fed-up

•10 years ago

5 Replies

New UK Proposed NICE guidelines for Vitamin D

The Vitamin D Council has an article announcing that NICE is in the process of bringing out new guidelines for the treatment of vitamin D deficiency. The...

The Vitamin D Council has an article announcing that NICE is in the process of b...

waveylines

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Is an iodine supplement safe to take with levothyroxine?

I read on internet that more iodine in the diet or a supplement of iodine can help hypothyroid sufferers with tiredness and fatigue so I bought a supplement...

I read on internet that more iodine in the diet or a supplement of iodine can he...

helen28

•10 years ago

3 Replies

I am worried that my doctor wants to lower my levothyroxine dose. Can I refuse or ask for a referral to an endocrinologist?

I have Congenital Hypothyroidism. I am currently taking 200mcg. my last blood test came back as borderline. I am worried that the doctor is going to lower...

I have Congenital Hypothyroidism. I am currently taking 200mcg. my last blood ...

helen28

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Paper interesting for those on T3 therapy

Santini F, Giannetti M, Ricco I, Querci G, Saponati G, Bokor D, Rivolta G, Bussi S, Braverman LE, Vitti P, Pinchera A. steady state serum T3 concentrations for...

Santini F, Giannetti M, Ricco I, Querci G, Saponati G, Bokor D, Rivolta G, Bussi...

diogenes

Remembering•10 years ago

23 Replies

This might be interesting for those that need to understand what blood tests need to be taken for hypo/hyper thyroid sufferers

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/recommended-labwork/

Tweetypie28

•10 years ago

1 Reply

would really appreciate advice on these x

R Urea and Electrolytes Serum sodium 137 mmol/L (135-145) Serum...

R Urea and Electrolytes Seru...

malone1

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Why I thought.......

...it would be any use going to my Endo appointment yesterday I do not know. I was so sick of not knowing what the sticky spots on my skin were (though am...

...it would be any use going to my Endo appointment yesterday I do not know. I ...

nightingale-56

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Why has my gp not sent me to see an endo?

Hi, I'm new to this site but have been suffering for about seven years. At first my gp said I had post natal depression, then post traumatic stress and...

Hi, I'm new to this site but have been suffering for about seven years. At first...

Sophiesmam

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Hoping for advice. Have had a dry mouth for about 5 weeks. Wake up in night with tongue "stuck" to roof of mouth. Went to Dr about 2 weeks

ago. She took swab of my tongue, as she said it was a bit furry. Results came back clear. So am seeing her again next week. I have started taking vits,...

ago. She took swab of my tongue, as she said it was a bit furry. Results came ba...

appy45

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Do statins react/interfere with levothyroxine? Should hypo people take vitamin D supplements?

Lily55

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Melatonin - seems like a miracle cure, but is it?

I've got shot adrenals glands, low cortisol all day, and when I'm in a crash, as I am at the moment, I sleep terribly. I've had some melatonin for ages, and...

I've got shot adrenals glands, low cortisol all day, and when I'm in a crash, as...

Lolalois

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2014

B12 advice

NHS Endo visit

quick query?

Goodness Gracious Me!!

Got hashimotos or Graves - perhaps you have Pernicious anemia too - try the test - see how you score...

Anyone know of a good 'all in one thyroid supplement' that gives all relevant C,B,D vitamins etc to support this illness?

Went to see Endocronologist yesterday. I was little worried as I had reduced my Carbimazole from 10mg to 5mg a month earlier myself.

Tests have baffled me.... They're so long winded. TSH still high.

What success have people had with nutri-adrenals?

Can anyone reassure me please.

Thyroid and gluten

Does anybody know anything about "Bovine". Have tried NDT, but this did not agree with me as It caused extreme nausea and stomach cramping.

Coming off hrt, no ovaries, hypothyroid. Now having severe lowness, hair loss, crying all times, feel hopeless is this normal

t3.. t4.....??????????????????? please can any one tell me what a normal reading of this sort should be and what all this t3. t4 mean

Hi all, just to say thank you for the replies I received a couple of days ago. Soz I been away from the forum but full of flu.

Proof it were needed

Can anyone recommend a good Specialist/Endocrinologist?

Getting the most from my GP!

Blood Test results.........I just need some help please?

New UK Proposed NICE guidelines for Vitamin D

Is an iodine supplement safe to take with levothyroxine?

I am worried that my doctor wants to lower my levothyroxine dose. Can I refuse or ask for a referral to an endocrinologist?

Paper interesting for those on T3 therapy

This might be interesting for those that need to understand what blood tests need to be taken for hypo/hyper thyroid sufferers

would really appreciate advice on these x

Why I thought.......

Why has my gp not sent me to see an endo?

Hoping for advice. Have had a dry mouth for about 5 weeks. Wake up in night with tongue "stuck" to roof of mouth. Went to Dr about 2 weeks

Do statins react/interfere with levothyroxine? Should hypo people take vitamin D supplements?

Melatonin - seems like a miracle cure, but is it?

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