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Dr. Holtorf, TUK medical advisor, is doing a web presentation May 28 9 PM eastern USA

This should be available online after it is over just like his other videos. I will post the link when it shows up. This is the link for the event. PR...

This should be available online after it is over just like his other videos. I ...

PR4NOW

•10 years ago

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My second appt with Winchester Doc

Hello Folks I went for my second appointment with my private Doc yesterday, and although was not entirely dissapointed, I was slightly discouraged that he...

Hello Folks I went for my second appointment with my private Doc yesterday, and ...

sheenah

•10 years ago

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Feeling out of my depth!

Having earlier this evening posted my blood results and convincing myself after all helpful posts that I am likely to be diagnosed with Hashis I am gobsmacked...

Having earlier this evening posted my blood results and convincing myself after ...

deanna69

•10 years ago

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Hypothyroid, newly diagnosed, on levothyroxine which is working - can I take a multi-vitamin that contains iodine?

I bought this one when we were last in the UK called hair, skin and nails as my hair was falling out and I thought it was my old trouble, alopecia. Now I find...

I bought this one when we were last in the UK called hair, skin and nails as my ...

RustyMary

•10 years ago

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An Interesting Website I've Not Seen Before Re Various Thyroid Issues

www.wiseuptothyroid.com Contains interviews with various doctors about many aspects of thyroid issues. With advice on how to heal your thyroid.

www.wiseuptothyroid.com Contains interviews with various doctors about many asp...

HEA72

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Fancy forming a support group in Somerset?

Just putting out feelers to see if anyone would be interested in forming a support group in Somerset? Venue would be 2 miles from Wells - contact me if you are...

Just putting out feelers to see if anyone would be interested in forming a suppo...

sheenah

•10 years ago

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Recently diagnosed with over active thyroid

For some time I had been unwell and GP organised various tests to try to diagnose the problem. From the blood test he identified I had over active thyroid. He...

For some time I had been unwell and GP organised various tests to try to diagnos...

Suer284

•10 years ago

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Guggulu ( guggulsterone ) and drug induced/ DISCOID lupus??? ( skin reaction on the face )

Hi I have shared my story earlier. My wife has been recently diagnosed as hypothyroid. She started on a preparation of guggulu ( kanchanar guggulu ) as this...

Hi I have shared my story earlier. My wife has been recently diagnosed as hypot...

quantdolphin

•10 years ago

1 Reply

I have an elevated red blood cell count. Recently have fatigue, weakness, burning hands, strong headaches. Got my results, ok thyroid

Can anyone help explain?? My doctor can't see me for a week and I am really confused (and a bit anxious). I am a 31-year old woman, no smoking, live at sea...

Can anyone help explain?? My doctor can't see me for a week and I am really co...

green_daisy

•10 years ago

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What would be the best solution for thyroid depression T3 T4 combination or NDT.

Kellogs

•10 years ago

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Feeling worse since starting B12 and iron supplements.

Have headache, frequent urination, insomnia and fatigue.Dont know if its just coicidence. I am also low in calcium and vitamin d and supplenenting with...

Have headache, frequent urination, insomnia and fatigue.Dont know if its just co...

annette12

•10 years ago

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Does anyone know the best time to get T3 checked please ?

I know TSH is better done as early as possible in the morning .Having TSH and T4 done on the NHS but can only get T3 done at the private hospital . In 10...

I know TSH is better done as early as possible in the morning .Having TSH and T...

motherelle

•10 years ago

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What to expect?

Hi I have posted before but I have asked my gp for a print out of my blood results after going to him with classic under active thyroid symptoms they are as...

Hi I have posted before but I have asked my gp for a print out of my blood resul...

deanna69

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Has anyone had experiences with Endocrinologist Dr Springs from Kingston hospital London ? (also works Epsom/Molesey surgeries )

Sent to him by GP got appointment next Tuesday-wondered what battles to expect

stuartwwhouse

•10 years ago

9 Replies

A new confused hyperT

Hello! I have just been told 10 days ago I have hyperthyroid. I am on Cabrimazole and already feel loads better. I have also just had a baby and wonder if...

Hello! I have just been told 10 days ago I have hyperthyroid. I am on Cabrimazo...

D_aisy

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Why not join me and use your own story? Adding a personal story may poss help increase signatures for those unfamiliar with thyroid issues.

PLEASE HELP and if you agree sign and share the e petition below. THYROID SUFFERERS REALLY NEED YOUR HELP. Anyone can succumb to Thyroid disease although...

PLEASE HELP and if you agree sign and share the e petition below. THYROID SUF...

Pooh10

•10 years ago

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hi everyone i have asked this before but didnt get any answers does anyone take FAMPYRA

i want to know whats it been tested on ie animals also wot side effects it has can anyone help

i want to know whats it been tested on ie animals also wot side effects it has c...

mollymoomoo

•10 years ago

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thyroid test results in - advice needed please

Following the private blood tests I had done last week, some of the results are in, and I hoped someone could please advise if it is worth going back to the...

Following the private blood tests I had done last week, some of the results are ...

Mrs_Somerset

•10 years ago

10 Replies

If a radioiodine tablet is harmless to the patient why do others need to be protected from the patient's radioactivity?

swatson

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Breathless and wheezy

I am on 3g Nature Throid and 50mcg Liothyronine, i still have a very wheezy chest and rely heavily on my blue pump. Asthma was ruled out on 2 occasions,...

I am on 3g Nature Throid and 50mcg Liothyronine, i still have a very wheezy ches...

dwsmith

•10 years ago

15 Replies

confused about Vit D results, any knowledgeable people who can decipher for me?

got results but no lab ranges did not want to go through palaver of GP consultation so if anyone knows - have been diagnosed with Graves but now take 5mg of...

got results but no lab ranges did not want to go through palaver of GP consultat...

tilly83

•10 years ago

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Doctor near or in Farnham, that has good records treating and understanding hashimotos Thyroid.

Does any of you know, if there are doctors around that are known to be very good at understanding hashimotos disease? I would like a second opinion and I...

Does any of you know, if there are doctors around that are known to be very good...

Addi

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Does anyone know of an alternative therapist eg naturopathy/homeopathy/nutritionist/herbalist specialising in thyroid in Somerset (Wells)?

I was diagnosed with thyroid/adrenal condition over 2 years ago & was being treated successfully by a practitioner with diet & Nutri supplements. She has now...

I was diagnosed with thyroid/adrenal condition over 2 years ago & was being trea...

LynDutch

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Bad neck pain

Myneck cracks and is stiff and aches, head aches where it joins my skull, stiff shoulders as well. Is this due to hypothyroid

Myneck cracks and is stiff and aches, head aches where it joins my skull, stiff...

Maff08

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Lossing weight

How can i lose weight with an underactive thyroid

zambia74

•10 years ago

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Does anyone know if there is a 3 month lag in symptoms,what I mean is ,if you took a certain dose 3 months ago and change your dose

within that 3 months can your symptoms still be result of dose you took 3 months ago.

within that 3 months can your symptoms still be result of dose you took 3 months...

susiebow

•10 years ago

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Hashimotos been unstable for 10 months now,.TSH was 0.06 ,T3 5.2 t4 19.2.Feeling hyper ,hot ,achy ,red face.

GP reduced me from 112.5 mcg daily to 100 mcg daily.Just been on reduced dose for 6 days and mood plummeted,dose anyone know why and will it improve?

GP reduced me from 112.5 mcg daily to 100 mcg daily.Just been on reduced dose fo...

susiebow

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Hi. I would like to know if there is a Levothyroxine tablet available with NO LACTOSE in it?

I hope someone can help? I take Levo 100mg daily. The tabs contain lactose which, I believe, is causing some issues with my stomach. I am intolerant to Milk...

I hope someone can help? I take Levo 100mg daily. The tabs contain lactose which...

caidantes

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Problems with Erfa

OK, so now I've been on Erfa since December 2013, and I have not been able to make it work. I read somewhere that the smaller pills work better for some...

OK, so now I've been on Erfa since December 2013, and I have not been able to ma...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Pain In The Neck - poem - just want to share :-)

I've posted this on FB thyroid sites but wanted to share here too. Hope that is ok? It is not written by me but describes my life perfectly. I'm guessing it...

I've posted this on FB thyroid sites but wanted to share here too. Hope that is ...

W3ndy2159

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2014

Dr. Holtorf, TUK medical advisor, is doing a web presentation May 28 9 PM eastern USA

My second appt with Winchester Doc

Feeling out of my depth!

Hypothyroid, newly diagnosed, on levothyroxine which is working - can I take a multi-vitamin that contains iodine?

An Interesting Website I've Not Seen Before Re Various Thyroid Issues

Fancy forming a support group in Somerset?

Recently diagnosed with over active thyroid

Guggulu ( guggulsterone ) and drug induced/ DISCOID lupus??? ( skin reaction on the face )

I have an elevated red blood cell count. Recently have fatigue, weakness, burning hands, strong headaches. Got my results, ok thyroid

What would be the best solution for thyroid depression T3 T4 combination or NDT.

Feeling worse since starting B12 and iron supplements.

Does anyone know the best time to get T3 checked please ?

What to expect?

Has anyone had experiences with Endocrinologist Dr Springs from Kingston hospital London ? (also works Epsom/Molesey surgeries )

A new confused hyperT

Why not join me and use your own story? Adding a personal story may poss help increase signatures for those unfamiliar with thyroid issues.

hi everyone i have asked this before but didnt get any answers does anyone take FAMPYRA

thyroid test results in - advice needed please

If a radioiodine tablet is harmless to the patient why do others need to be protected from the patient's radioactivity?

Breathless and wheezy

confused about Vit D results, any knowledgeable people who can decipher for me?

Doctor near or in Farnham, that has good records treating and understanding hashimotos Thyroid.

Does anyone know of an alternative therapist eg naturopathy/homeopathy/nutritionist/herbalist specialising in thyroid in Somerset (Wells)?

Bad neck pain

Lossing weight

Does anyone know if there is a 3 month lag in symptoms,what I mean is ,if you took a certain dose 3 months ago and change your dose

Hashimotos been unstable for 10 months now,.TSH was 0.06 ,T3 5.2 t4 19.2.Feeling hyper ,hot ,achy ,red face.

Hi. I would like to know if there is a Levothyroxine tablet available with NO LACTOSE in it?

Problems with Erfa

Pain In The Neck - poem - just want to share :-)

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