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What supplements to take

Over the years I have been advised to take many different supplements but which are the most effective and necessary for hashimotos sufferers? E.g selenium and...

Over the years I have been advised to take many different supplements but which ...

bossbird

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Ft4 7.6 (12-22) FT3 2.6 (3.1-6.8) With a TSH of only 6.7 ? Is this secondary hypothyroidism?

The range for TSH is (0.27-4.2). If both the free T's are so low why is my pituitary not signalling more? Shouldn't the TSH be much higher? Or does it...

The range for TSH is (0.27-4.2). If both the free T's are so low why is my ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

24 Replies

When will I feel the effects after t3/t4 combo medication?

2 years diagnosed under active thyroid - Hashimotos diagnosed a month ago Peroxidase level of 1019 . increased T4 to 200 mcg Thyroxine with no positive effects...

2 years diagnosed under active thyroid - Hashimotos diagnosed a month ago Peroxi...

stuartwwhouse

•10 years ago

15 Replies

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Thyroid and depression

My mum was diagnosis end last year with thyroid she has been on levothyroxine 50g But she seems to of got worse now but all her tests are ok She has no energy...

My mum was diagnosis end last year with thyroid she has been on levothyroxine 50...

Ginny48

•10 years ago

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It pays to complain !

I went to Bath on the 31st of March to see my consultant, I have strong sjogrens symptoms so the consultant decided to send me for a lip biopsy. Shortly after...

I went to Bath on the 31st of March to see my consultant, I have strong sjogrens...

Jillymo

•10 years ago

20 Replies

Swollen Thyroid on NAX and NT

Has anyone experienced a swollen thyroid after taking NAX and NT? I have been on these NAX x 5 and NT x 4 daily for almost a year on the advice of Dr P and...

Has anyone experienced a swollen thyroid after taking NAX and NT? I have been o...

spica

•10 years ago

5 Replies

GP is sending me to a Haemotologist

To check to see if I have haemochromatosis (GH). Interestingly, my ferritin was down a couple of hundred points since my initial test prior to taking NDT, and...

To check to see if I have haemochromatosis (GH). Interestingly, my ferritin was ...

sheenah

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Hair loss

Hi All I was watching " embarrassing bodies" there was a link for hair loss. Though mostly for wigs. however, some may find it useful. www.mynewhair.org

Hi All I was watching " embarrassing bodies" there was a link for hair loss. Tho...

Afaghieh

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Please can any one tell me what colour tablet Erfa Thyroid is suppose to be.Thank you x

howlyn

•10 years ago

14 Replies

blood results, please help

I asked for my blood results as suggested but what they have sent me does not looks anything like what I have seen other people have put on line. I will write...

I asked for my blood results as suggested but what they have sent me does not lo...

LongtimeRLSsufferer

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Serum Free T4 Levels?

My latest blood test gave a level of Serum Free T4 of 19.4 pmol/L (10.00 - 23.00 pmol/L) doc says this is fine but is it? BTW, I was diagnosed underactive in...

My latest blood test gave a level of Serum Free T4 of 19.4 pmol/L (10.00 - 23.00...

Hidden

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Hi not been feeling to well the last few weeks and felt like my heart was shaking in the early hours of the morning only last a couple of

Hours then it goes away but feeling really tired and weak and my muscles ache all over also took my blood presure 103/69 pulse rate 49 what can this be, is it...

Hours then it goes away but feeling really tired and weak and my muscles ache al...

Tatty10

•10 years ago

9 Replies

For Anbuma - the link I posted didn't work!

This is what a goitre looks like, as you can say it's the front of the neck coming from the base.

This is what a goitre looks like, as you can say it's the front of the neck comi...

Hidden

•10 years ago

1 Reply

another rpic of neck

thyroid?

anbuma

•10 years ago

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T3 instead of anti depressants

Hi I have been on anti depressants for the last 10 years iv stopped taking prozac 3 weeks ago, I think I need something to keep my depression at bay but am fed...

Hi I have been on anti depressants for the last 10 years iv stopped taking proza...

georgey1

•10 years ago

4 Replies

another rpic

one posted before

anbuma

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Ive been told by my gp my thyroid function test as come back half and half i have all symtoms tired no energy weight gain hair loss

I also have joint pains my gp says bloods are ok i also had an high cholestrol reading 8.4 is anyone else suffering and what else can i do. As gp dont serm...

I also have joint pains my gp says bloods are ok i also had an high cholestrol r...

michelle45

•10 years ago

6 Replies

thyroid

photo of neck -thyroid swelling?thyroid goiters or nodules?

anbuma

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Does anyone know a Gp near stourbridge who will treat symptoms rather than blood tests?

Mumovthree

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Trying to find a G.P who understands and takes me seriously. I have Hashimotos and have been trying to conceive for 3 years.

I have seen three different doctors , I don't feel that they have enough of an understanding about this condition. I know it's a long shot but I wondered if...

I have seen three different doctors , I don't feel that they have enough of an u...

Female-32

•10 years ago

9 Replies

On T3 - what can I safely take for hot flushes?

Fatpossum

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Low Calcium and Vitamin D. Wondering if anyone can shed some light On this.

I am on calchichew calcium tabs prescribed by my GP. It has added vitamin D 800ius i take 2 a day. I also take extra vitamin D 2000ius once oer day, this is...

I am on calchichew calcium tabs prescribed by my GP. It has added vitamin D 800...

annette12

•10 years ago

45 Replies

Results

Got my thyroid tests back today along with a few others Tsh 0.25 (0.3-5.6) T4 (6.3-14.0) B12 548 (180-915) Folate 5 (4.0-20.0) Ferritin 40 (11.0-307)...

Got my thyroid tests back today along with a few others Tsh 0.25 (0.3-5.6) T4 (6...

mummytina

•10 years ago

8 Replies

What do you make of this?

Hi, been to see the Endo and just got my letter back, basically he tested for various things and said all within normal range - apart from my free T4 which is...

Hi, been to see the Endo and just got my letter back, basically he tested for va...

joannec123

•10 years ago

22 Replies

What should the result be for the SST test?

Just got my letter back from the Endo I saw 3 weeks ago and he has checked for various things with my bloods - but all "normal" range... Anyway, the SST was...

Just got my letter back from the Endo I saw 3 weeks ago and he has checked for v...

joannec123

•10 years ago

8 Replies

What do I need to ask at hospital

Am at hospital Monday and wanted to get prepared! I know am going for scan and FNA but not sure about anything else!!! They have said the lump could be...

Am at hospital Monday and wanted to get prepared! I know am going for scan and F...

cooky1980

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Twitching leg muscles

Hi The last couple of weeks I have been getting sudden twitching in my legs, sometimes in the calves and other times in the thigh muscle, it only last a second...

Hi The last couple of weeks I have been getting sudden twitching in my legs, som...

lucylocks

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Can someone please clarify re rt3?

Yet again my thyroid results look 'optimal' but I still feel tired and very weepy, low mood, etc. Doc thinks it is hormonal (perimenopause) and will do...

Yet again my thyroid results look 'optimal' but I still feel tired and very weep...

puncturedbicycle

•10 years ago

24 Replies

OMG..... I have overdosed on NDT Help please.

I was diagnosed Hypothyroid a year ago and put on 50 mcg of Levothyroxine. It did not help, I felt worse so started to research this illness. Long story...

I was diagnosed Hypothyroid a year ago and put on 50 mcg of Levothyroxine. It di...

Saorsun

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Fed Up! Low Vitamin D..... Bitter Taste......

Last October I was started on Levothyroxine (50mg). I didn't feel unwell but am a bit overweight and always feel the cold. A month after starting the...

Last October I was started on Levothyroxine (50mg). I didn't feel unwell but am ...

mrspinkrat

•10 years ago

11 Replies

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All posts for May 2014

What supplements to take

Ft4 7.6 (12-22) FT3 2.6 (3.1-6.8) With a TSH of only 6.7 ? Is this secondary hypothyroidism?

When will I feel the effects after t3/t4 combo medication?

Thyroid and depression

It pays to complain !

Swollen Thyroid on NAX and NT

GP is sending me to a Haemotologist

Hair loss

Please can any one tell me what colour tablet Erfa Thyroid is suppose to be.Thank you x

blood results, please help

Serum Free T4 Levels?

Hi not been feeling to well the last few weeks and felt like my heart was shaking in the early hours of the morning only last a couple of

For Anbuma - the link I posted didn't work!

another rpic of neck

T3 instead of anti depressants

another rpic

Ive been told by my gp my thyroid function test as come back half and half i have all symtoms tired no energy weight gain hair loss

thyroid

Does anyone know a Gp near stourbridge who will treat symptoms rather than blood tests?

Trying to find a G.P who understands and takes me seriously. I have Hashimotos and have been trying to conceive for 3 years.

On T3 - what can I safely take for hot flushes?

Low Calcium and Vitamin D. Wondering if anyone can shed some light On this.

Results

What do you make of this?

What should the result be for the SST test?

What do I need to ask at hospital

Twitching leg muscles

Can someone please clarify re rt3?

OMG..... I have overdosed on NDT Help please.

Fed Up! Low Vitamin D..... Bitter Taste......

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