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Good thyroid book suggestions?

Have Dr Peatfileds and Stop the thyroid madness - which are invaluable. Any other good books that are a good read? :)

Have Dr Peatfileds and Stop the thyroid madness - which are invaluable. Any othe...

sip1

•10 years ago

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Managed to get my blood results, opinions appreciated please

Just a quick follow up to yesterdays post, (https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/130864506/confused-and-need-some-advice-on-hypothyroidism-diagnosis) I...

Just a quick follow up to yesterdays post, (https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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TSH level Can someone interpret please.

I just the printout from my G.P.. This is the first time I've had a printout,infact this is the first annual full check I've had. Normally it's just thyroid...

I just the printout from my G.P.. This is the first time I've had a printout,inf...

beaton

•10 years ago

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Pain & tenderness around edge of left eye socket/along jaw hinge and temple?

I've had this since RAI in 2012 off and on, but constantly recently. It feels tender and bruised and when I blink it feels like I've been bashed in the face....

I've had this since RAI in 2012 off and on, but constantly recently. It feels t...

Clutter

•10 years ago

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How did you build up your NDT, and how did you know it was your optimal dose?

Even though I'm fairly sure I know how to start, I'm still fretting over doing something wrong. My plan is to start on 1/2 grain (30mg) (have ordered...

Even though I'm fairly sure I know how to start, I'm still fretting over doing s...

sip1

•10 years ago

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blood test results not yet received

hi i was diagnosed Hashimoto's/hypothyroid in march 2014 as my thyroid hormones were low and i saw an endo at the end of last month and although she had my...

hi i was diagnosed Hashimoto's/hypothyroid in march 2014 as my thyroid hormones ...

Azurablue

•10 years ago

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I rang up to GP for my Thyroid results all they could say i have to speak to DR on Monday for a Telephone chat my one level is high the

other low but because they are not qualified they could not give me the figures. So i am waiting to be told off again arguing about dropping the dose down...

other low but because they are not qualified they could not give me the figures....

howlyn

•10 years ago

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persistant low tsh

any advice pls ... fsh 1.6 tsh 0.01 free t4 21.5 free t3 5.1 prolactin 1 oestradiol 44 serum cortisol 55 morning ..had an mri for pituitary no results back yet...

any advice pls ... fsh 1.6 tsh 0.01 free t4 21.5 free t3 5.1 prolactin 1 oestrad...

FallenAngel

•10 years ago

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thyroid and prolactin issue

hope this is ok to post-newbie! help!this will be a bit long when I found that I had hypothyroidism I had also been tested for numerous other things including...

hope this is ok to post-newbie! help!this will be a bit long when I found that ...

thyroidsucks

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Hi all, just got results from endo tsh 0.49 (.350-5.50) t4 1.24 have had my levo reduced, review in 6 months, when only tsh will be tested

Totally ignored my feelings that its the best i have felt since my tt in august, why reduce if i feel well really confused and upset

Totally ignored my feelings that its the best i have felt since my tt in august...

Tatty10

•10 years ago

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Reaction to thyroid medication

I've just begun taking Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. It's made by Actavis, and its ingredients are - Anhydrous Levothyroxine Sodium Lactose, Magnesium...

I've just begun taking Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. It's made by Actavis, ...

ThyroidUK123

•10 years ago

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Still suffering with symptoms while taking levothyroxine

Hi, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in my early teens (I'm now 27) and have been taking levothyroxine since then but don't seem to have really gotten any...

Hi, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in my early teens (I'm now 27) and hav...

TiredMummy86

•10 years ago

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Sacked by my endocrinologist - Whoopee!

Well that was a consultation to remember: nearly an hour, Consultant, Registrar and two students in attendance. I've been attending these things for a decade...

Well that was a consultation to remember: nearly an hour, Consultant, Registrar ...

mickstability

•10 years ago

26 Replies

Could my poor balance to be related to my under active thyroid (even though it's appropriately treated?

I have real balance problems on stairs and wonder if this could be related to my thyroid. I'm fine walking about but once I get to steps or stairs I'm like an...

I have real balance problems on stairs and wonder if this could be related to my...

Fatpossum

•10 years ago

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Does anyone else with hypo T have a spell of yawning? This has recently started with me around 9 p.m.. every evening .. Not related to

feeling the "normal" hypoT tiredness but just a bout of uncontrollable yawns. Lasts about 15Mins. or so, then stops as suddenly as it started.

feeling the "normal" hypoT tiredness but just a bout of uncontrollable yawns. L...

foxglove

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Update - Endo Visit

I saw the Endo yesterday! I have been self medicating with t3 only and my doctor referred me back to the Endo. Waited over 2 months for this appointment and...

I saw the Endo yesterday! I have been self medicating with t3 only and my docto...

SophiaR

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Help with GP please, do I need to change or complain?

I had these results about 6 weeks ago Free T4 Compensated hypothyroid TFT results. Suggest repeat in 3-6 months Serum free T4 level 11 pmol / L (11.0 - 23.0 )...

I had these results about 6 weeks ago Free T4 Compensated hypothyroid TFT result...

LongtimeRLSsufferer

•10 years ago

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Help with iorn levels please!!!

I am hypothyroid and have suffered severe hair loss. I am supplementing b12, zinc, selenium and magnesium as I'm severely deficient. My ferritin level is 127...

I am hypothyroid and have suffered severe hair loss. I am supplementing b12, zin...

Callywals

•10 years ago

5 Replies

finical benefit available for thyroid suffer?

can anyone tell if i can claim finical support for my thyroid condition please.

coolerfan-14

•10 years ago

4 Replies

print out of results

Hi I saw an endo on the 19th may she did a few blood tests I would like the results they should have come through by now can I call them and ask ?will they...

Hi I saw an endo on the 19th may she did a few blood tests I would like the res...

Emidjemal

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Reinke's Oedema

Recently diagnosed with Reinke's Oedema because I'm hypothyroid - don't smoke never had. The only thing they say they can do for me is to give me speech and...

Recently diagnosed with Reinke's Oedema because I'm hypothyroid - don't smoke ne...

JanW

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Currently on 100mcg levothyroxine and being brought of meds for 3weeks to see if I have been misdiagnosed, dreading it! What can I do?

I was diagnosed with under active thyroid 7-8months after I had my first child. I've just had my 2nd baby she's now 10 weeks and the Endo consultant wants to...

I was diagnosed with under active thyroid 7-8months after I had my first child. ...

emcbutterfly

•10 years ago

5 Replies

What's the difference?

Hi everyone Can someone please explain to me what all these medications are I only know levo thyroxine as my mum has taken this for 35 years but what's...

Hi everyone Can someone please explain to me what all these medications are I o...

deanna69

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Need a Scottish doc for Armour

I haven't been on here for quite a while but hope someone can help. My dear old mum in Glasgow is unwell and I need to move there to look after her. I'm on...

I haven't been on here for quite a while but hope someone can help. My dear ol...

CathyT

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Ignorant Dr's, The word "Normal" What Can Be Done?

I've been on here awhile now and what really strikes me is how poorly the thyroid is understood by what seems the majority of doctors and professionals, it's...

I've been on here awhile now and what really strikes me is how poorly the thyroi...

Gsp177

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Hi all, would just like to say a big thankyou to everyone on this site. I would truly have been struggling without you all.

Your wealth of knowledge and advice has been a godsend. This past 2 weeks i have been feeling the best i have since being diagnoised with hashimotos 2yrs ago....

Your wealth of knowledge and advice has been a godsend. This past 2 weeks i have...

annette12

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Taking T4 and still having hypothyroid symptoms would T3 help?

My TSH is low and my T4 in the upper range but my T3 is barely in the lower end of the range and my GP says I am adequately replaced however I feel awful. I...

My TSH is low and my T4 in the upper range but my T3 is barely in the lower end ...

hemm

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Effect of iodine restriction on thyroid function in subclinical hypothyroid patients in an iodine-replete area

I told you that iodine is controversial. :-) Thyroid. 2014 Jun 3. [Epub ahead of print] Effect of iodine restriction on thyroid function in...

I told you that iodine is controversial. :-) Thyroid. 2014 Jun 3. [Epub ahead ...

helvella

Administrator•10 years ago

18 Replies

Clocks for all seasons: unwinding the roles of circadian and interval timers in the pituitary

After the recent chronotherapy threads and other discussion about circadian rhythms, etc., this paper appears to be of some interest. I can't pretend to have...

After the recent chronotherapy threads and other discussion about circadian rhyt...

helvella

Administrator•10 years ago

3 Replies

Ethical Issues in the Management of Thyroid Disease

One thing is obvious - this paper has the potential to cause a lot of disagreement, both with its contents and between people commenting. Please try to be...

One thing is obvious - this paper has the potential to cause a lot of disagreeme...

helvella

Administrator•10 years ago

13 Replies

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All posts for June 2014

Good thyroid book suggestions?

Managed to get my blood results, opinions appreciated please

TSH level Can someone interpret please.

Pain & tenderness around edge of left eye socket/along jaw hinge and temple?

How did you build up your NDT, and how did you know it was your optimal dose?

blood test results not yet received

I rang up to GP for my Thyroid results all they could say i have to speak to DR on Monday for a Telephone chat my one level is high the

persistant low tsh

thyroid and prolactin issue

Hi all, just got results from endo tsh 0.49 (.350-5.50) t4 1.24 have had my levo reduced, review in 6 months, when only tsh will be tested

Reaction to thyroid medication

Still suffering with symptoms while taking levothyroxine

Sacked by my endocrinologist - Whoopee!

Could my poor balance to be related to my under active thyroid (even though it's appropriately treated?

Does anyone else with hypo T have a spell of yawning? This has recently started with me around 9 p.m.. every evening .. Not related to

Update - Endo Visit

Help with GP please, do I need to change or complain?

Help with iorn levels please!!!

finical benefit available for thyroid suffer?

print out of results

Reinke's Oedema

Currently on 100mcg levothyroxine and being brought of meds for 3weeks to see if I have been misdiagnosed, dreading it! What can I do?

What's the difference?

Need a Scottish doc for Armour

Ignorant Dr's, The word "Normal" What Can Be Done?

Hi all, would just like to say a big thankyou to everyone on this site. I would truly have been struggling without you all.

Taking T4 and still having hypothyroid symptoms would T3 help?

Effect of iodine restriction on thyroid function in subclinical hypothyroid patients in an iodine-replete area

Clocks for all seasons: unwinding the roles of circadian and interval timers in the pituitary

Ethical Issues in the Management of Thyroid Disease

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