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Seeing the encronolgest today for the first time :(

I'm really worried I have rushes of adrelline all the time and panic. I had a 24 hour urine test witch was ok but I'm worried as my blood pressure goes to...

I'm really worried I have rushes of adrelline all the time and panic. I had a 24...

Mcminn1

•10 years ago

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Diagnosed at last!

Hi! I went to see my GP last Friday and he has confirmed I'm hypo. He's started me on 50mcg of Levo and another blood test on the 30th. (I think he's doing a...

Hi! I went to see my GP last Friday and he has confirmed I'm hypo. He's started ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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I take 150 mcg daily but I want to try NDT for the first time ...I understand il have to buy it online but will the dose be different?

les121

•10 years ago

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Hi im new just after some advice

Hi I was referred to this website by a lovely lady whose already given me some advice. Heres what happened: I went to the drs last week and they sent me for...

Hi I was referred to this website by a lovely lady whose already given me some a...

cupoftea1

•10 years ago

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Has anyone had mercury fillings removed and has it made a difference? Thanks

mauledtodeath

•10 years ago

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Hi I've been referred back to endocrinologist again.

As my doctor has referred me back to endocrinologist first time in over 10 years, can anyone tell me the right questions to ask as the last time iqaent they...

As my doctor has referred me back to endocrinologist first time in over 10 years...

ladytibbie

•10 years ago

15 Replies

TSH level increased 9 months ago but GP won't increase dosage

Hi, I have been suffering fatigue, palpitations, confusion, and mood swings since Aug 2013 and went to GP in Sept 2013. He prescribed Beta Blockers for the...

Hi, I have been suffering fatigue, palpitations, confusion, and mood swings si...

mocidoci

•10 years ago

6 Replies

My gp is referring me to en endo again. Does anyone know if there is a good endo in Leicester, Nottingham or Derby?

I'm new to this but am finding it SO useful so thank you. I've been on Levo since 2005 but am starting to get the hypo symptoms again. This seems to happen...

I'm new to this but am finding it SO useful so thank you. I've been on Levo sinc...

lizbott

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Sleepiness

Hi all. I have been on eltroxin for almost a year now.I am on 100mcg. My TSH was 5.22 originally, range 0.5-4.2.My most recent test showed TSH of 0.47. I have...

Hi all. I have been on eltroxin for almost a year now.I am on 100mcg. My TSH was...

Jenny1

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Advice/what would you do

Hi everyone I'm looking for a bit of advice. Background: I was diagnosed in February. TSH was 316 then. My last blood test was done last Thursday. TSH was...

Hi everyone I'm looking for a bit of advice. Background: I was diagnosed in Fe...

destiny391

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Strange symptoms please help

I'm hoping all you wonderfully knowledgeable people can help me. I had a blood test done yesterday for Genova so didn't take my meds in the morning (125mcg...

I'm hoping all you wonderfully knowledgeable people can help me. I had a blood t...

sharonjarvis

•10 years ago

4 Replies

When raising NDT how soon do you know you've taken too much?

Nhs consultant has prescribed Armour in place of 60mcg T3 He has said I can go up to 5 grains.At the moment I am up to 3 grains.{transitioned slowly} and feel...

Nhs consultant has prescribed Armour in place of 60mcg T3 He has said I can go u...

jjlily

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Good News today

I have been to see the gastroenterologist today. He has agreed that I AM COELIAC without having the biopsis. Having been gluten free for the last three...

I have been to see the gastroenterologist today. He has agreed that I AM COELIA...

Hidden

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Trouble understanding latest blood test results:

Im unsure if i need to see the dr again, I've been on 100mcg of levo since Feb and just had my bloods which the dr is saying is normal: Even though the Serum...

Im unsure if i need to see the dr again, I've been on 100mcg of levo since Feb ...

amandac46

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Help with thryoid and parathyroid results please

I've been struggling with my health for two years and have now been off work for three months. After a handful of tests, my GP has diagnosed chronic fatigue...

I've been struggling with my health for two years and have now been off work for...

kayaktime

•10 years ago

3 Replies

LATEST BLOOD RESULTS, YOUR EXPERT OPINIONS PLEASE!

So far, touching whole forest of wood, feeling good and blood results look sound.... My TSH is 1.06 (range 0.27 to 4.3) T4 16.3 (12 - 22) T3 - 4.1 (3.9 to......

So far, touching whole forest of wood, feeling good and blood results look sound...

tilly83

•10 years ago

4 Replies

What is the best and quickest thing to take to bring adrenals back up to normal?

Im Hypo (Hashis) on 150mcg Levo 20 Mcg Liothyronine and convinced my adrenals are shot to bits. Awaiting a Synacthen test booked in for July (NHS) due to low...

Im Hypo (Hashis) on 150mcg Levo 20 Mcg Liothyronine and convinced my adrenals ar...

stuartwwhouse

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Update on earlier post (t3 only regimen)

About a month ago I wrote this: https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/questions/130787745/can-someone-please-clarify-re-rt3/responses/130793242 The update is...

About a month ago I wrote this: https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/questions/1...

puncturedbicycle

•10 years ago

8 Replies

We need a revolution

When reading these posts sometimes I think that ' Thank god I actually don't have any thyroid glands at all' It kinda eliminates the constant battle with...

When reading these posts sometimes I think that ' Thank god I actually don't hav...

ThyroidHell

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Eczema on your palms - anyone got it?

I have had it for couple of years now - gradually getting worse - recently used Manuka Doctor Bee Venom which seems to help a bit - any advice/ideas/cures? xx

I have had it for couple of years now - gradually getting worse - recently used...

sheenah

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Blood Results Back - What Other Tests Do I Ask For? Comments?

So my private bloods came back today (thank you Genova Diagnostics for being prompt). My GP had refused to test anything but TSH (which went 8.4 to 5.3 so back...

So my private bloods came back today (thank you Genova Diagnostics for being pro...

ClaireandBosch

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Advice and help please

I have recently come off HRT (having tried several over the last 5 years), can this affect the thyroid? I have heard that progesterone and estrogen can cause...

I have recently come off HRT (having tried several over the last 5 years), can t...

marmaris

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Pills

Hi guys, as someone with several health issues and HATES taking pills, I now find myself stuffing all maner of vitamins & minerals etc in a vain effort to fell...

Hi guys, as someone with several health issues and HATES taking pills, I now fin...

Romany

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Hypo GP!

I've just found out that my usual GP has left the practice so I've made an appointment with another who I know is hypo, but who seems to be of the "all you...

I've just found out that my usual GP has left the practice so I've made an appoi...

infomaniac

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Phoned my surgery for past TSH results over the past 9 years. Interestingly, TSH was 1.63 in 2005, 2.72 in 2009 - now 2.83 2014

I'm not sure what it proves - although, it probably seems likely that it's not something I've had all my life? Although difficult to tell not knowing what it...

I'm not sure what it proves - although, it probably seems likely that it's not s...

sip1

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Help to understand test results please

Can someone tell me what these test results mean? Do I need any different tests? Thyroid function test Serum Free T4 level 14.7 pmol/L (12-22) Serum TSH...

Can someone tell me what these test results mean? Do I need any different test...

Penguin30

•10 years ago

3 Replies

It seems the NHS isn't interested in patients' health!

This poor poor doctor has been driven to suicide by being, it seems, too conscientious and actually wanting to help his patients. So sad...

This poor poor doctor has been driven to suicide by being, it seems, too conscie...

HarryE

•10 years ago

4 Replies

When will a GP refer you to a Endocrinologist ?

Have been treated by GP for Hypothyroidism for a year and they are still struggling to find the right dose of Levothyroxine for me. I am currently taking...

Have been treated by GP for Hypothyroidism for a year and they are still struggl...

Elephant_12

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Hyper, Hypo, Not Converting or something else?

Morning all. It's officially a year since diagnosis and treatment began for Hashis/Hypo. Since then life has got better but not quite the best (medically...

Morning all. It's officially a year since diagnosis and treatment began for Has...

pennyrose

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Have been gluten free for months and now feel over medicated any advice appreciated

i went gluten free last nov, started having headaches in April, tsh was nearly suppressed and t4 was 21. Discussed with my dr and reduced from 150 to 125 Levo....

i went gluten free last nov, started having headaches in April, tsh was nearly s...

lila2

•10 years ago

9 Replies

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All posts for June 2014

Seeing the encronolgest today for the first time :(

Diagnosed at last!

I take 150 mcg daily but I want to try NDT for the first time ...I understand il have to buy it online but will the dose be different?

Hi im new just after some advice

Has anyone had mercury fillings removed and has it made a difference? Thanks

Hi I've been referred back to endocrinologist again.

TSH level increased 9 months ago but GP won't increase dosage

My gp is referring me to en endo again. Does anyone know if there is a good endo in Leicester, Nottingham or Derby?

Sleepiness

Advice/what would you do

Strange symptoms please help

When raising NDT how soon do you know you've taken too much?

Good News today

Trouble understanding latest blood test results:

Help with thryoid and parathyroid results please

LATEST BLOOD RESULTS, YOUR EXPERT OPINIONS PLEASE!

What is the best and quickest thing to take to bring adrenals back up to normal?

Update on earlier post (t3 only regimen)

We need a revolution

Eczema on your palms - anyone got it?

Blood Results Back - What Other Tests Do I Ask For? Comments?

Advice and help please

Pills

Hypo GP!

Phoned my surgery for past TSH results over the past 9 years. Interestingly, TSH was 1.63 in 2005, 2.72 in 2009 - now 2.83 2014

Help to understand test results please

It seems the NHS isn't interested in patients' health!

When will a GP refer you to a Endocrinologist ?

Hyper, Hypo, Not Converting or something else?

Have been gluten free for months and now feel over medicated any advice appreciated

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