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Flood the prime minister's email this weekend please

If we don't shout, we don't get heared. Good morning fellow suffering ladies and gents. I'm pretty sure that all of us here are literally so sick of being...

If we don't shout, we don't get heared. Good morning fellow suffering ladies an...

jan61

•10 years ago

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Has anyone visited Dr Nicola Hembury who is at Clifton in Bristol ? . Tried Dr Myhill but she is not taking any more patients. Jun

pitcj76

•10 years ago

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Treatment of hypopituitarism in patients receiving antiepileptic drugs

Hypopituitary issues keep cropping up. Several people here have been on antiepileptic medicines so might have experiences to report. Lancet Diabetes...

Hypopituitary issues keep cropping up. Several people here have been on antiepil...

helvella

Administrator•10 years ago

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Help with latest blood test results following left thyroid lobectomy for removal of benign tumour

Ferritin 76.3 (7.0 - 150.0), B12 351 (200 - 700), Folate 14.1 (3.0 - 20.0), TSH 1.84 (0.35 - 4.5), Free T3 4.7 (3.0 - 7.0), Free T4 14 (10 - 25), would not...

Ferritin 76.3 (7.0 - 150.0), B12 351 (200 - 700), Folate 14.1 (3.0 - 20.0), TSH ...

JaneHo

•10 years ago

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Medical Notes - what do all the "DELETED" comments mean?

I've just got copies of my medical notes and the most recent, computer ones, have lots of entries where a date is followed by the word "DELETED"; what does...

I've just got copies of my medical notes and the most recent, computer ones, hav...

penny

•10 years ago

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Doctor can't up my thyroxine

My doctor put me on 75 MCG, but slightly improved I need more. Now my doctor said, although he sees I'm not well he can't up the dosage without the specialist...

My doctor put me on 75 MCG, but slightly improved I need more. Now my doctor sai...

glenda321uk

•10 years ago

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Is my iron panel ok? Please could you comment on these blood results.

IRON. 23.6 ( 6.6 - 26.0) T.I.B.C. 63....

IRON. 23.6 ( 6.6 - 26...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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What's happening to me? Dr called me at home saying to come in immediately. TSH @ zero "thyroid hormone off the scale" his words.

What does this mean? Passed out twice this week, have palpatations, angina, blurred vision, shooting pains through my body, unsteady on my feet & am very weak....

What does this mean? Passed out twice this week, have palpatations, angina, blur...

Silverpony

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Does anybody know and endocrinologist in the Greater Manchester area?

Does anybody know an endocrinologist in the Greater Manchester area that will prescribe Nature Throid?I know that Dr Peatfield has a surgery in Stockport every...

Does anybody know an endocrinologist in the Greater Manchester area that will pr...

mackers63

•10 years ago

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Can flushes around my body and tingling be caused by thyroid problems? I have blood test and TSH is high? What could it be?

Wessal

•10 years ago

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Genova private testing - how do you know the results are accurate?

I don't know if it's just me worrying about it, but I wonder how accurate the results actually are? The reason I'm questioning it, is because my cortisol...

I don't know if it's just me worrying about it, but I wonder how accurate the re...

sip1

•10 years ago

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i have been told by Dr Peatfield that im going into adrenal failure. I have been told to take nutri adrenal. has anyone had this..

swelling feet and legs, fainting off 20 times a day not collapsing but blood drains from my head. Dizzy ans swEATY. puffy eyes in the morning, insomnia bad,...

swelling feet and legs, fainting off 20 times a day not collapsing but blood dra...

123Peaceworks123

•10 years ago

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Has anyone here dealt specifically with a) facial myxedema and b) normal labs so likely thyroid hormone resistance.

My labs are all normal according to doctor and I have a script for both compounded dessicated aswell as T3. Doctor doesnt know how to treat, admittedly, but is...

My labs are all normal according to doctor and I have a script for both compound...

suzannai

•10 years ago

14 Replies

TSH

Hi all just asking a quick question to see if anyone can shed a light in what's going on, about eight weeks ago my tsh went from 0.9 to over three gp thought...

Hi all just asking a quick question to see if anyone can shed a light in what's ...

kimbo

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Just received thyroid panel and cortisol results. Any comments greatly received.

Hi forum. Been feeling very hyper this past few weeks. Have had RAI ablation 6-7 yrs ago. Have Graves. Ive been feeling very unwell over the past few weeks...

Hi forum. Been feeling very hyper this past few weeks. Have had RAI ablation 6-7...

nezzykins

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Private!

As has been mooted on here a few times in the past year or so, this morning my GP has at long last admitted to me that the Government are going to make NHS...

As has been mooted on here a few times in the past year or so, this morning my G...

nightingale-56

•10 years ago

35 Replies

Do thyroid problems affect tendons and ligaments?

G.P. wasn't me to have steroid injections in my feet for morton's neuroma. I've been told they can cause the tendon and ligaments to collapse.(Especially if...

G.P. wasn't me to have steroid injections in my feet for morton's neuroma. I've ...

beaton

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Help with vitamins and supplements..

I'm taking 150 mcg thyroxine ....can anyone let me know the vitamins recommended for hypo sufferer please....

I'm taking 150 mcg thyroxine ....can anyone let me know the vitamins recommended...

les121

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Anyone know of a good before and after thyroid treatment comparison template?

I will be seeing my GP in ten days and if I continue at the level of improvement I am experiencing now, I want to furnish him with a comparison list to add to...

I will be seeing my GP in ten days and if I continue at the level of improvement...

helbell

•10 years ago

10 Replies

T3 and eating protein

I've read on another forum that a Dr in Manhattan advises his patients that they should take T3 at least a half an hour before eating protein OR 2 hours after...

I've read on another forum that a Dr in Manhattan advises his patients that they...

Hidden

•10 years ago

8 Replies

If you self medicate - have you asked for the thyroid medication to be noted down in your medical records?

I'm a bit worried about this, because if - say - I was admitted to hospital, surely they would need to know about any medication I take? And if not, couldn't...

I'm a bit worried about this, because if - say - I was admitted to hospital, sur...

sip1

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Do I decrease my Levo now??

I have managed to reduce my TPO Antibodies from 700 in 2012 to 33 last week (0 - 60) through being gluten free for several months plus bone broth, iron and...

I have managed to reduce my TPO Antibodies from 700 in 2012 to 33 last week (0 -...

Loobs39

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Latest blood result any help appreciated

Now 9 months post TT. These are my latest result although again some are missing. TSH 0.05 mu/l range 0.30-5.50 Free T4 23 pmol/l range 10.00 - 22.00 Ferritin...

Now 9 months post TT. These are my latest result although again some are missing...

keb5332

•10 years ago

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Cyrex Labs - does anyone have a price list and know places in the UK that do all the different array tests? The Thyroid Summit talkers are r

recommending them highly and they do sound very good. I managed to find a price for one test on the internet Array 4 Gluten Associated Sensitivity and Cross...

recommending them highly and they do sound very good. I managed to find a price ...

Soldieress

•10 years ago

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last night i thought i was dying!!!!

i felt so dreadful, i didnt know what to do with myself, i have been diagnosed hypothyroid in april, on 50 mg levothyroxine(actavis) since then and i have...

i felt so dreadful, i didnt know what to do with myself, i have been diagnosed ...

astroscopesuk

•10 years ago

25 Replies

Went to the anemic clinic only to be told I don't have anemia but if my ferritin level is low again they will give me iron infusions?

I am very confused as my iron levels have never been tested. My vitamin d is very low but I am not taking anything for it but he didn't know about vitamin d....

I am very confused as my iron levels have never been tested. My vitamin d is ver...

Jane321

•10 years ago

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Can I push for an increase in medication.

Long story short. Sept 2013 tsh 60 (0.35 - 5.00), T4 6.3 (9.00 - 24) t3 2.8 (3.50 -6.50) Tpo 1005 (0.00 - 50) started on 50 mcg of thyroxine. Tsh 6 weeks...

Long story short. Sept 2013 tsh 60 (0.35 - 5.00), T4 6.3 (9.00 - 24) t3 2.8 (3...

dee2229

•10 years ago

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I give up.....

My FAMILY don't care...my HUSBAND doesn't care ...he is my carer but he has deserted me since MONDAY... I was so ill I nearly died....I rang ..twice at his...

My FAMILY don't care...my HUSBAND doesn't care ...he is my carer but he has des...

Popeye27

•10 years ago

25 Replies

Is this really down to the Thyroid?

Hello everyone, can anyone help? the last couple of months my stomach has been extremely sore and I am having lots of servre stomach aches,, it keeps me awake...

Hello everyone, can anyone help? the last couple of months my stomach has been e...

Kitten-whiskers

•10 years ago

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Recently diagnosed on 50mg levothyroxine day latest test shows slight improvement dr says next test in 3 months. Still have swollen throat.

Lump in throat was why I went to doctors in first place. Doctor not helpful at all make me feel like I'm being a nuisance. Any advice appreciated.

Lump in throat was why I went to doctors in first place. Doctor not helpful at a...

SarahWKK

•10 years ago

11 Replies

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All posts for June 2014

Flood the prime minister's email this weekend please

Has anyone visited Dr Nicola Hembury who is at Clifton in Bristol ? . Tried Dr Myhill but she is not taking any more patients. Jun

Treatment of hypopituitarism in patients receiving antiepileptic drugs

Help with latest blood test results following left thyroid lobectomy for removal of benign tumour

Medical Notes - what do all the "DELETED" comments mean?

Doctor can't up my thyroxine

Is my iron panel ok? Please could you comment on these blood results.

What's happening to me? Dr called me at home saying to come in immediately. TSH @ zero "thyroid hormone off the scale" his words.

Does anybody know and endocrinologist in the Greater Manchester area?

Can flushes around my body and tingling be caused by thyroid problems? I have blood test and TSH is high? What could it be?

Genova private testing - how do you know the results are accurate?

i have been told by Dr Peatfield that im going into adrenal failure. I have been told to take nutri adrenal. has anyone had this..

Has anyone here dealt specifically with a) facial myxedema and b) normal labs so likely thyroid hormone resistance.

TSH

Just received thyroid panel and cortisol results. Any comments greatly received.

Private!

Do thyroid problems affect tendons and ligaments?

Help with vitamins and supplements..

Anyone know of a good before and after thyroid treatment comparison template?

T3 and eating protein

If you self medicate - have you asked for the thyroid medication to be noted down in your medical records?

Do I decrease my Levo now??

Latest blood result any help appreciated

Cyrex Labs - does anyone have a price list and know places in the UK that do all the different array tests? The Thyroid Summit talkers are r

last night i thought i was dying!!!!

Went to the anemic clinic only to be told I don't have anemia but if my ferritin level is low again they will give me iron infusions?

Can I push for an increase in medication.

I give up.....

Is this really down to the Thyroid?

Recently diagnosed on 50mg levothyroxine day latest test shows slight improvement dr says next test in 3 months. Still have swollen throat.

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