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Today at 3:14 PM Hi, I'm new to this... I've just had surgery to remove my right thyroid a week ago now, I've been given levopthorxine 50mg to start with, my...

Today at 3:14 PM Hi, I'm new to this... I've just had surgery to remove my right...

Lego01

•10 years ago

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Today at 3:14 PM Hi, I'm new to this... I've just had surgery to remove my right thyroid a week ago now, I've been given levopthorxine 50mg

Aged 39, 4yrs 6months remission of breast cancer... Now dealing with thyroid issues.

Aged 39, 4yrs 6months remission of breast cancer... Now dealing with thyroid iss...

Lego01

•10 years ago

1 Reply

people with disabilities should support others not disrespect them

I had a post that you have removed from Kirby. Although I feel on the whole these boards are a very good thing I think that no matter what your disability you...

I had a post that you have removed from Kirby. Although I feel on the whole the...

onhereagain

•10 years ago

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Blue Horizon Medicals for thyroid tests?

Can I ask if anybody has used them before? Am I right in saying, if you pay the £29 - each test after that is a lot cheaper?? I'm assuming it means £29 per...

Can I ask if anybody has used them before? Am I right in saying, if you pay the ...

sip1

•10 years ago

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Hypothyroidism. Sore throat, back ache and irregular bleeding.

I keep getting a sore throat, it comes for about 5 days then goes for a few days then comes back. Also had a backache for weeks and bleeding and spottig...

I keep getting a sore throat, it comes for about 5 days then goes for a few days...

Hidden

•10 years ago

3 Replies

can you get an exemption card for your meds with over active

shefish1963

•10 years ago

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Vit D3 can I increase my dose?? - advice please.

Having had an initial diagnosis of Hashimotos, with possible Adrenal Fatigue and yet more blood tests pending results, I have been on 4,000iu's of Lamberts Vit...

Having had an initial diagnosis of Hashimotos, with possible Adrenal Fatigue and...

Poppy_the_cat

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Hypothyroid/hashimoto's and pregnancy?

Hi all Looking for some advice please My daughter is 34wks pregnant with her first child. I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis (autoimmune thyroid disease) I've...

Hi all Looking for some advice please My daughter is 34wks pregnant with her fi...

W3ndy2159

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Is it possible to buy thyroxine as I want to go abroad for a few months and am fed up fighting with GPs.

MadisMum

•10 years ago

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Hashimotos for 11 yrs ,suddenly hyper.Been very ill for 8 months now , just a little

improvement ,every day a struggle,dose been up and down every 6 weeks,will I ever feel better and has anyone else taken a long time to feel better. I think I...

improvement ,every day a struggle,dose been up and down every 6 weeks,will I eve...

susiebow

•10 years ago

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Test results - hair loss, find bright lights/sunshine harsh

I've been taking 100mcg thyroxine, had occasions of having heart palps and a general feeling of not being 100%. My hair has been falling out a lot, it also...

I've been taking 100mcg thyroxine, had occasions of having heart palps and a gen...

Hidden

•10 years ago

4 Replies

International Clinical Trials Day - Watch This Video!

It's International Clinical Trials Day! We need more trials to be published. AllTrials campaign have captured the voices of patients, doctors and researchers...

It's International Clinical Trials Day! We need more trials to be published. A...

lynmynott

Partner•10 years ago

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Hi think something is getting worse or not working for me anymore

I started my 50mg of levo end of december had follow up bloods and was in range i have posted previously my bloods on vit d/calcium, b12 ,folic, iron but the...

I started my 50mg of levo end of december had follow up bloods and was in range ...

antonia26

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Will I ever get treated, if my TSH is deemed 'normal'? What to expect from first endo appoint...?

My doctor has referred me to see an endo next month, because I took in my results from Genova that showed I have a low ft3, in range ft4 and also adrenal...

My doctor has referred me to see an endo next month, because I took in my result...

sip1

•10 years ago

22 Replies

medical records

i know i can request to veiw my records but can i request a print off? id like to have a proper look through my records from diagnosing of hypothyroidism to now

i know i can request to veiw my records but can i request a print off? id like t...

mandy72

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Can hypothyroid be cured spontaneously

These are my lab results as of Dec 2013 , TSH 2.34, T4-0.82 T3 not done , also I had this done in another clinic a month before and my TSH was 0.99. Two very...

These are my lab results as of Dec 2013 , TSH 2.34, T4-0.82 T3 not done , also I...

sara14

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Hows ur period monthly cycle with underactive thyroid.

Ever since i started my periods they.ve been normal to heavyish and pretty much on time always knew if i was pregnant by being late. Well i.ve 9 kids my...

Ever since i started my periods they.ve been normal to heavyish and pretty much ...

antonia26

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Bloated,looking like lm expecting. Passing wind and smells bad ......

Any suggestions what's going I'm

sue11

•10 years ago

12 Replies

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

Latest Blood Tests TSH LEVEL ~ 2.1mu/L FSH Level ~ 7.3iu/L LH ~ 8.9iu/L HbA1c level ~ 34 mmol/mol folate ~16.7ug/L B12 ~ 406 ng/L Ferritin ~ 67ug/L Blood...

Latest Blood Tests TSH LEVEL ~ 2.1mu/L FSH Level ~ 7.3iu/L LH ~ 8.9iu/L HbA1...

totally-fed-up

•10 years ago

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tsh 3.94 t4 13.5 CRP - slightly raised Liver - slightly raised

Receptionist gave me these so not very detailed. Have to make apt with doc to discuss. Im on 50mg lev and have numerous symtoms - sore thumbs, toes,...

Receptionist gave me these so not very detailed. Have to make apt with doc to d...

malone1

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Bizarre and very cheering!!! Worth a mention as it may offer Hope to others!

Having just last week received confirmation of Hashimotos - at the very least; I have recently in the last few weeks, thanks to some truly marvellous brains,...

Having just last week received confirmation of Hashimotos - at the very least; I...

Poppy_the_cat

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Test results back, private endo tomorrow night

Tsh 3.21. (0.27 - 4.2 Free t4. 14.4. (12-22) Free t3. 4.3. (3.9-6.7 Total vit d. 101. (76-150 B12. 627....

Tsh 3.21. (0.27 - 4.2 Free t4. 14.4. (12-22) Free t3. ...

Maff08

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Some info that may help when doctors start reducing your meds or refusing to increase them.

Hi all. Just joined and hope this information can help. I too have had to fight to get well. My fight went on over 16 years and lead to me getting to 25st and...

Hi all. Just joined and hope this information can help. I too have had to fight...

Heathersue

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Article to share with physicians who aim for mid-to-high "normal" TSH range (and keep you tired and miserable).

Flynn RW1, Bonellie SR, Jung RT, MacDonald TM, Morris AD, Leese GP. Serum thyroid-stimulating hormone concentration and morbidity from cardiovascular...

Flynn RW1, Bonellie SR, Jung RT, MacDonald TM, Morris AD, Leese GP. Serum thyroi...

wombatty

•10 years ago

4 Replies

How much does taking levo before a blood test affect the TSH result? Or is it more important for T4?

My doc sprang a blood test on me last week (went about something else!) but I'd taken my levo about 2 hours before as I wasn't expecting it. I have never...

My doc sprang a blood test on me last week (went about something else!) but I'd ...

mountaingoat83

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Patients suffer on a conveyor belt of care. Article front page of Times today

They are talking about elderly patinets but in my view it applies equally well to us thyroidies." patients given cocktails of unnecessary drugs. Paternalistic...

They are talking about elderly patinets but in my view it applies equally well t...

crimple

•10 years ago

3 Replies

How are people paying online pharmacies?

Now that we have problems using Mastercard etc?? XX

sheenah

•10 years ago

11 Replies

New to T3 - help?

Hello. I just collected my new prescription of Liothyronine Sodium 20mg and I'm not sure how to take them. I'll continue on 100mg Thyroxine (down from 150mg) -...

Hello. I just collected my new prescription of Liothyronine Sodium 20mg and I'm ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

7 Replies

NDT :-)

Hello, I just wanted to say I have been on NDT for 36 days. Yesterday I saw a few hairs growing back at my hairline. I am a hairdresser so I take this very...

Hello, I just wanted to say I have been on NDT for 36 days. Yesterday I saw a fe...

Ritaritarita

•10 years ago

6 Replies

I too am seeing Dr P tomorrow (Tues 20/5); worried....

Hi all :o) I have now convinced myself that I will be wasting his time. As I have tried to complete the questionnaire, a little voice is saying, "There's...

Hi all :o) I have now convinced myself that I will be wasting his time. As I ha...

DumbBlonde

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2014

New to this page....

Today at 3:14 PM Hi, I'm new to this... I've just had surgery to remove my right thyroid a week ago now, I've been given levopthorxine 50mg

people with disabilities should support others not disrespect them

Blue Horizon Medicals for thyroid tests?

Hypothyroidism. Sore throat, back ache and irregular bleeding.

can you get an exemption card for your meds with over active

Vit D3 can I increase my dose?? - advice please.

Hypothyroid/hashimoto's and pregnancy?

Is it possible to buy thyroxine as I want to go abroad for a few months and am fed up fighting with GPs.

Hashimotos for 11 yrs ,suddenly hyper.Been very ill for 8 months now , just a little

Test results - hair loss, find bright lights/sunshine harsh

International Clinical Trials Day - Watch This Video!

Hi think something is getting worse or not working for me anymore

Will I ever get treated, if my TSH is deemed 'normal'? What to expect from first endo appoint...?

medical records

Can hypothyroid be cured spontaneously

Hows ur period monthly cycle with underactive thyroid.

Bloated,looking like lm expecting. Passing wind and smells bad ......

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

tsh 3.94 t4 13.5 CRP - slightly raised Liver - slightly raised

Bizarre and very cheering!!! Worth a mention as it may offer Hope to others!

Test results back, private endo tomorrow night

Some info that may help when doctors start reducing your meds or refusing to increase them.

Article to share with physicians who aim for mid-to-high "normal" TSH range (and keep you tired and miserable).

How much does taking levo before a blood test affect the TSH result? Or is it more important for T4?

Patients suffer on a conveyor belt of care. Article front page of Times today

How are people paying online pharmacies?

New to T3 - help?

NDT :-)

I too am seeing Dr P tomorrow (Tues 20/5); worried....

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