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Interesting Article: Do Doctors understand test results?

On the BBC today. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-28166019 Dealing mainly with diagnosis of cancer and the statistics surrounding. Maybe this is a good...

On the BBC today. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-28166019 Dealing mainly w...

pennyrose

•10 years ago

1 Reply

The Nutri Centre

Here at Thyroid UK we have been contacted by some of our members regarding problems ordering products and speaking to Customer Services at The Nutri Centre....

Here at Thyroid UK we have been contacted by some of our members regarding probl...

lynmynott

Partner•10 years ago

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Stupid question; how do you know you have a b12 absorption problem?

Hi everyone, This is a bit of a stupid question, but I can’t seem to get it straight in my mind. I currently have low B12. Whilst I await results from a MMA...

Hi everyone, This is a bit of a stupid question, but I can’t seem to get it str...

whitenoise

•10 years ago

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I'm about to self medicate on T3 - is it safe without knowing current level?

Hi all. After two years of feeling rubbish on levo for hypo (currently 75mg) and putting on two stone whilst dieting and exercising (doctor clearly doesn't...

Hi all. After two years of feeling rubbish on levo for hypo (currently 75mg) an...

beligo

•10 years ago

17 Replies

help please first time i manage to get blood results

i am on 150m of levothyroxine and vb12 injection every 8 wks liquid iron still feel so tiered anyway here result any input would be grateful folate2.4...

i am on 150m of levothyroxine and vb12 injection every 8 wks liquid iron still f...

ayrshirelass13

•10 years ago

6 Replies

It's Time to start drinking alcohol!!

Today on the news New Guidelines will come into force next year for GP's and all patients who drink alcohol......

Today on the news New Guidelines will come into force next year for GP's and all...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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where does T3 come from is it synthetic

wispa13

•10 years ago

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I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2004 they too thyroid out am on 125mg thyroxineevery other day and 150mg.

I have been feeling unwell for a time not sleeping hypo!!...bad diahorea pouring out off me!!...my results have come back high t4 levels high 33pm ....have...

I have been feeling unwell for a time not sleeping hypo!!...bad diahorea pouring...

mogsey

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Thank you

Thank you gals for all your,help. I was at my wits end yesterday. May the golden light of sweetness shine on you always x x xx. Rita x x x

Thank you gals for all your,help. I was at my wits end yesterday. May the golden...

Ritaritarita

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Do doctors understand test results?

Interesting article on the BBC site today. Do doctors understand test results? Errr... in short '"A physician is someone who can help you but also someone...

Interesting article on the BBC site today. Do doctors understand test results? ...

sazzyb

•10 years ago

2 Replies

In there anyone out there who has managed to sort out sleep problems by balancing thyroid/hormone issues?

I believe that my sleep problems are related to my thyroid issues. Although I was only diagnosed about 18 months ago (Hashimoto’s), I have been having symptoms...

I believe that my sleep problems are related to my thyroid issues. Although I wa...

MacG

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Circadin as sleep aid

MacG

•10 years ago

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Excellent BBC Report on Medical Statistics

This report gives wonderfully clear explanations of common medical statistics we often see but misunderstand. It’s no surprise that the best doctor I ever met...

This report gives wonderfully clear explanations of common medical statistics we...

jimh111

•10 years ago

1 Reply

I'm not sure this healthy life is all its cracked up to be!!

Since being diagnosed with Hashimotos I have become a health nut. Quite apart from giving up gluten (and reducing my TPO antibodies) I have now stopped all...

Since being diagnosed with Hashimotos I have become a health nut. Quite apart f...

Loobs39

•10 years ago

34 Replies

Still Awake it's 2am with my chamomile & honey tea !!! :-(

I am wide awake , would love to sleep Soo bad, at the moment I feel shocking. I do suffer a bit of insomnia during this time of month I have come on my period...

I am wide awake , would love to sleep Soo bad, at the moment I feel shocking. I ...

Binkynoo

•10 years ago

6 Replies

What is NDT?

Carrot1

•10 years ago

3 Replies

very bad hay fever and swelling of Eyes

Hi, I have been through the wilson Protocol and now my temperature is stable at a dead on 98.6 all day. I am taking 1.5 grains of NDP per day on rising. I was...

Hi, I have been through the wilson Protocol and now my temperature is stable at ...

stockman27

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Hello - please could you advise me on where T4 and T3 should best be? My T4 is 12.2 pmol/L ( 10.0 - 20.0) My T3 is 4.50 pmol/L (3.5- 6.5)

My TSH is 2.43 and my TPO are over 1,300. I take 1 1/2 grains of Armour. . Also how low can my TSH go to be optimol and not aggravate my osteoporosis? Thank...

My TSH is 2.43 and my TPO are over 1,300. I take 1 1/2 grains of Armour. . Also ...

Jabulani

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Buying NDT online

Does anyone buy NDT online and are you able to give information of the best place to buy, how to take and how to monitor if self medicating? Thanks! Kat

Does anyone buy NDT online and are you able to give information of the best plac...

Jklm

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Adrenal Stress Profile results and thyroid med problems

I have been on Levo for 10 years. In May I had an A&E trip with horrible heart poundings in the early hours, shaking, nausea etc. ECG all clear. The GP and I...

I have been on Levo for 10 years. In May I had an A&E trip with horrible heart p...

Daffers123

•10 years ago

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My 17 year old daughter was suffering severe headache and bloodshot swollen eyes. She was sent straight to hospital by the gp where blood

tests showed an overactive thyroid. The consultant gave her ibuprofen and paracetomol to control the pain and said she would be referred to an endocrinologist....

tests showed an overactive thyroid. The consultant gave her ibuprofen and parace...

Kittymum123

•10 years ago

13 Replies

I have always used a combination of armour and thyroxine, which is what Dr Skinner always recommended for me. Is it unusual to be on both?

Do all people tend to be on armour alone? I've managed with the combination for years-the only problem being that I am very tired in the evenings (but I'm no...

Do all people tend to be on armour alone? I've managed with the combination for ...

JANJAN2

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Wondering what knowledgeable people here think of this article........

http://healthimpactnews.com/2013/get-off-your-thyroid-medication-and-start-consuming-coconut-oil/ I have been using coconut oil for about a month as I read...

http://healthimpactnews.com/2013/get-off-your-thyroid-medication-and-start-consu...

Firinne

•10 years ago

22 Replies

Without meds,& pregnant

I recently found out I was pregnsnt. I'm about four weeks and 3 days. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and have been taking meds for 2 months now. First...

I recently found out I was pregnsnt. I'm about four weeks and 3 days. I was diag...

portia88

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Healing the gut

Hi all, I greatly suspect I have hashimoto's as have suffered on and off over the last 12 years with the typical symptoms. I've also had a couple of periods...

Hi all, I greatly suspect I have hashimoto's as have suffered on and off over t...

Lambster

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Both of my arms are swollen at the crook of the arm, the inside of the elbow.....the right arm on the inside on the left side and

The left arm on the inside on the right side.....the "swollleness" looks like a big bump...doesn't hurt except it does hurt to lean on my elbows.....I'm on...

The left arm on the inside on the right side.....the "swollleness" looks like a ...

Rbmagolf

•10 years ago

4 Replies

think im hypothyroid now i need to convince my ignorant gP

my private test results THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE * 5.58 mIU/L 0.27 - 4.2 FREE THYROXINE 15.6 pmol/l 12.0 - 22.0 FREE T3 5.0 pmol/L 3.1 - 6.8 what...

my private test results THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE * 5.58 mIU/L 0.27 - 4.2 ...

minus

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Amdipharm Speaks re Eltroxin/levothyroxine

At last. Although is is dated 10 April 2014, I have only just found this document published by Amdipharam about the differences between Eltroxin and their...

At last. Although is is dated 10 April 2014, I have only just found this documen...

helvella

Administrator•10 years ago

10 Replies

NDT prescriptions in Brighton and Hove

Hello, I have been refused NDT on prescription through the Royal Sussex Infirmary as 'the hospital does not prescribe NDT' Does anyone here know of anywhere...

Hello, I have been refused NDT on prescription through the Royal Sussex Infirmar...

Jklm

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Can someone help with test results? (and a long rant about endocrine clinic)

Hello, I've had a really frustrating visit to the endocrine clinic (again!) and wondered if anyone here might understand my test results better than the...

Hello, I've had a really frustrating visit to the endocrine clinic (again!) and ...

Jklm

•10 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for July 2014

Interesting Article: Do Doctors understand test results?

The Nutri Centre

Stupid question; how do you know you have a b12 absorption problem?

I'm about to self medicate on T3 - is it safe without knowing current level?

help please first time i manage to get blood results

It's Time to start drinking alcohol!!

where does T3 come from is it synthetic

I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2004 they too thyroid out am on 125mg thyroxineevery other day and 150mg.

Thank you

Do doctors understand test results?

In there anyone out there who has managed to sort out sleep problems by balancing thyroid/hormone issues?

Circadin as sleep aid

Excellent BBC Report on Medical Statistics

I'm not sure this healthy life is all its cracked up to be!!

Still Awake it's 2am with my chamomile & honey tea !!! :-(

What is NDT?

very bad hay fever and swelling of Eyes

Hello - please could you advise me on where T4 and T3 should best be? My T4 is 12.2 pmol/L ( 10.0 - 20.0) My T3 is 4.50 pmol/L (3.5- 6.5)

Buying NDT online

Adrenal Stress Profile results and thyroid med problems

My 17 year old daughter was suffering severe headache and bloodshot swollen eyes. She was sent straight to hospital by the gp where blood

I have always used a combination of armour and thyroxine, which is what Dr Skinner always recommended for me. Is it unusual to be on both?

Wondering what knowledgeable people here think of this article........

Without meds,& pregnant

Healing the gut

Both of my arms are swollen at the crook of the arm, the inside of the elbow.....the right arm on the inside on the left side and

think im hypothyroid now i need to convince my ignorant gP

Amdipharm Speaks re Eltroxin/levothyroxine

NDT prescriptions in Brighton and Hove

Can someone help with test results? (and a long rant about endocrine clinic)

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