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Thyroid Summit Continues

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PR4NOW

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Would I be crazy to start self-medicating with levothyroxine?

I'd really appreciate your advice. I have a ridiculous number of hypothyroid symptoms, and have had for several years. In fact, I've never been blessed with...

I'd really appreciate your advice. I have a ridiculous number of hypothyroid sy...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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GP said that the increase in TPO antibodies is not causing my symptoms to flare up

I saw my GP this morning for blood results. TPO antibodies have increased from 626 to 707 in 3 months despite taking selenium per the Endo advice. I said 'oh...

I saw my GP this morning for blood results. TPO antibodies have increased from 6...

jlo211

•10 years ago

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Is it ok to take DHEA and NDT together?

Sorry, me again! I just wondered if anybody has taken both NDT and DHEA at the same time? My DHEA levels are low, but cortisol is within range so I'm taking...

Sorry, me again! I just wondered if anybody has taken both NDT and DHEA at the s...

sip1

•10 years ago

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GP apt next Monday and dreading it - have blood results already - got reception to email. Help!

Just dont know how to approach her as I suspect the bloods WONT speak for themselves. Have been taking 50mg Lev for approx 8 mths R Urea and...

Just dont know how to approach her as I suspect the bloods WONT speak for themse...

malone1

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Autoimmune diagnosis

Good evening everyone. My GP diagnosed me with Primary Hypothyroidism in December 2013. I still have a relatively high TSH despite medication consisting of...

Good evening everyone. My GP diagnosed me with Primary Hypothyroidism in Decem...

Suzy61Taylor

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Gluten Intolerance, Low Stomach Acid and Hypothyroidism

Hi Since be diagnosed with hypothyroidism over three years ago I started to experience episodes of diarrhea. I get bad constipation with the hypo but about...

Hi Since be diagnosed with hypothyroidism over three years ago I started to expe...

lucylocks

•10 years ago

31 Replies

Help! Swollen face and extreme fatigue. Labs are normal but have started on T3. Should I raise the dose or consider NDT?

Hi Everyone. I have had ongoing symptoms of severe hypo for one year now following a stressful event. The most troubling is facial swelling, pain, and extreme...

Hi Everyone. I have had ongoing symptoms of severe hypo for one year now follow...

suzannai

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Your views on my recent bloods please. Had total TT end jan 14. feel lightheaded,brainfog and shaky and vision affected do i seem over or

under medicated? am currently on Levo 175mg/200mg on alternate days. Am having a iron infusion tomorrow due to low ferritin ,which hasnt picked up despite...

under medicated? am currently on Levo 175mg/200mg on alternate days. Am having a...

sued007

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Need help translating my blood test results please.

Blood test results T4 8.2 pmol/L TSH 2.67 mu/L Normal results apparently. D level 39 nmol/L Cortisol level 227 nmol/L (not on oral contraceptive pill) My...

Blood test results T4 8.2 pmol/L TSH 2.67 mu/L Normal results apparently. D leve...

Lairy73

•10 years ago

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Hi, Does anybody have the same awful reactions from taking 'Lloyds pharmacy' own brand of Levothyroine? I get constipated, feel anxious and

depressed (more so than underactive thyroid symtons), and very bad joint pain (although I do have Arthritus). And most of all my Eczema really flairs up........

depressed (more so than underactive thyroid symtons), and very bad joint pain (a...

Booblet

•10 years ago

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Well, I had my first appointment with the endo today.... and the conclusion he came to was...... (wait for it)

Chronic fatigue syndrome! I laid out all my symptoms and test results, but he took one look at my thyroid results from Blue Horizon, and said they were...

Chronic fatigue syndrome! I laid out all my symptoms and test results, but he t...

sip1

•10 years ago

74 Replies

Vid about thyroid cats and dogs.

http://thethyroidsummit.com/jean-dodds-dvm/ This is about your animals having thyroid troubles. Really good. My poor kitty has thyroid, she is hyper and I am...

http://thethyroidsummit.com/jean-dodds-dvm/ This is about your animals having th...

Ritaritarita

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Levo and episodes of dizziness?

Hello, Had completion for papilliary Cancer 5 weeks ago. I went straight on to 150 mcg of Levo. My weight is 76 kg I've been feeling really good so far but...

Hello, Had completion for papilliary Cancer 5 weeks ago. I went straight on to ...

wysewoman

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Please weigh in......Here are my test results since starting NDT in March. Still having some Hashimoto's symptoms.

I am feeling better, but am still struggling with aches (including headaches and muscle spasms), out of breath easily (I used to run marathons) and...

I am feeling better, but am still struggling with aches (including headaches and...

asmile4u

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Help needed please. This February I was taking 100mcg of t4 only and the following are my blood test results from that time..

TSH 0.99 (0.3 - 5) FT4 15.2 (10 -18.7) FT3 4.7 (2.5 - 5.5) I was experiencing fatigue and not feeling great at all. So in February I change from 100mcg of T4...

TSH 0.99 (0.3 - 5) FT4 15.2 (10 -18.7) FT3 4.7 (2.5 - 5.5) I was experiencing f...

yellow

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Can you insist on a pituitary test when your steroid levels are low but you haven't got Addison's?

My 9 yr old daughter is ill on a daily basis with adrenal insufficiency symptoms but nobody will do anything for her because she hasn't got Addisons, I'm at my...

My 9 yr old daughter is ill on a daily basis with adrenal insufficiency symptoms...

Holcamjoe1

•10 years ago

1 Reply

T3 test irrevelvant?

I take nature tyroid. I had a blood test last month and got a print out today. My T3 is 4.06 next to this result a Dr Martin has written " inappropriate...

I take nature tyroid. I had a blood test last month and got a print out today. M...

meme

•10 years ago

15 Replies

does anyone suffer with internal tremors when they relax?

I was diagnosed 7 years ago with hyperthyroidism, I had the radio iodine and now on 100 mg of Levothyroxine. I have been relatively well up until the last year...

I was diagnosed 7 years ago with hyperthyroidism, I had the radio iodine and now...

suebo57

•10 years ago

12 Replies

TRAB Antibodies - is this high and reducing them

Reposting this - hoping to get a reply this time. Had blood test done on 12/5/14 for thyroid antibodies. Results as follows; TBII (TRAB) 2.2 iu/L ( >1.8 iu/L...

Reposting this - hoping to get a reply this time. Had blood test done on 12/5/1...

slakin57

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Just had a blood test - many questions to ask about results

My results are: Ferritin 20.20 ug/L 10.00 - 291.00ug/L Haemoglobin 13.5 g/dl 12.00 - 15.00g/dLwhite cell count 6.3 4.00 - 10.00 10*9/L platelet count 225...

My results are: Ferritin 20.20 ug/L 10.00 - 291.00ug/L Haemoglobin 13.5 g/dl 1...

Stray

•10 years ago

6 Replies

What is T3 and T4?

I have a underactive thyroid and I am currently on 125mg Levothyroxine. I keep seeing these T3 and T4 on here but I don't know anything about them.

I have a underactive thyroid and I am currently on 125mg Levothyroxine. I keep s...

lifexperience

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Is this what hyper feels like?

After a horrendous night where I got no sleep at all I got up before 6 this morning. I had taken my levo approx 4pm as usual (because of the time I take it...

After a horrendous night where I got no sleep at all I got up before 6 this morn...

infomaniac

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Anxiety

I'm so scared and stuck,I went to the drs in a right mess and she said that being under active never caises anxiety only overactive ,.

I'm so scared and stuck,I went to the drs in a right mess and she said that bein...

Tanyaking

•10 years ago

6 Replies

BRISTOL SUPPORT GROUP Friday 6th June

Knowle west Healthy living centre ,Downton rd ,Knowle ,Bristol 11am - 1pm All welcome Meet in Meeting room 1

Knowle west Healthy living centre ,Downton rd ,Knowle ,Bristol 11am - 1pm All we...

sallylush

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Vitamins and minerals

please help which vitamins and what type Magnesium Citrate or chelated magnesium I want to buy some but confused

please help which vitamins and what type Magnesium Citrate or chelated magnesium...

Emidjemal

•10 years ago

39 Replies

On levothyroxine 25 mcg for last 2 yrs the last week and a half forgot to take it maybe took 2 can this alter my menstrual cycle at all

Firegirl

•10 years ago

5 Replies

I've been on levothyroxine for about 3 years I feel like it is not working for me

I was referred to an endo and saw her last week she took a quick look at my levels and reduced my medication to 75mg levo now my bloods pressure is really high...

I was referred to an endo and saw her last week she took a quick look at my leve...

Emidjemal

•10 years ago

12 Replies

I've been on levothyroxine for about 3 years I feel like it is not working for me

I was referred to an endo and saw her last week she took a quick look at my levels and reduced my medication to 75mg levo now my bloods pressure is really high...

I was referred to an endo and saw her last week she took a quick look at my leve...

Emidjemal

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Pituitary, Prolactin, Thyroid?

I'm 33 old male, Serum Prolactin level 474 mu/L (86.0 - 324.0) - Above high reference limit. I'm told this can be due to stress, medication and...

I'm 33 old male, Serum Prolactin level 474 mu/L (86.0 - 324.0) - Above high refe...

Gsp177

•10 years ago

9 Replies

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All posts for June 2014

Thyroid Summit Continues

Would I be crazy to start self-medicating with levothyroxine?

GP said that the increase in TPO antibodies is not causing my symptoms to flare up

Is it ok to take DHEA and NDT together?

GP apt next Monday and dreading it - have blood results already - got reception to email. Help!

Autoimmune diagnosis

Gluten Intolerance, Low Stomach Acid and Hypothyroidism

Help! Swollen face and extreme fatigue. Labs are normal but have started on T3. Should I raise the dose or consider NDT?

Your views on my recent bloods please. Had total TT end jan 14. feel lightheaded,brainfog and shaky and vision affected do i seem over or

Need help translating my blood test results please.

Hi, Does anybody have the same awful reactions from taking 'Lloyds pharmacy' own brand of Levothyroine? I get constipated, feel anxious and

Well, I had my first appointment with the endo today.... and the conclusion he came to was...... (wait for it)

Vid about thyroid cats and dogs.

Levo and episodes of dizziness?

Please weigh in......Here are my test results since starting NDT in March. Still having some Hashimoto's symptoms.

Help needed please. This February I was taking 100mcg of t4 only and the following are my blood test results from that time..

Can you insist on a pituitary test when your steroid levels are low but you haven't got Addison's?

T3 test irrevelvant?

does anyone suffer with internal tremors when they relax?

TRAB Antibodies - is this high and reducing them

Just had a blood test - many questions to ask about results

What is T3 and T4?

Is this what hyper feels like?

Anxiety

BRISTOL SUPPORT GROUP Friday 6th June

Vitamins and minerals

On levothyroxine 25 mcg for last 2 yrs the last week and a half forgot to take it maybe took 2 can this alter my menstrual cycle at all

I've been on levothyroxine for about 3 years I feel like it is not working for me

I've been on levothyroxine for about 3 years I feel like it is not working for me

Pituitary, Prolactin, Thyroid?

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