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Results today... where to go from now??

Hi all, Got my results today: Serum TSH - 3.75 (0.27 - 4.20) Serum free T4 - 18.2 (11.80 - 24.60). I asked for a copy of my January results but they couldn't...

Hi all, Got my results today: Serum TSH - 3.75 (0.27 - 4.20) Serum free T4 - 18...

emma1990

•10 years ago

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Mouth burns more easily

I've found that in the last few months my mouth burns more easily (hard palate becomes inflamed and then skin blisters and peels off), and that I don't really...

I've found that in the last few months my mouth burns more easily (hard palate b...

hose1975

•10 years ago

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A huge thank you to everyone

Just over a year ago I walked out of my GP's surgery after being told he didn't believe in any treatment other than levothyroxine and that he would treat all...

Just over a year ago I walked out of my GP's surgery after being told he didn't ...

LuckyKat

•10 years ago

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Do walnuts have any effect on hypothyroid?

Do walnuts have any effect on hypothyroidism?

foxglove

•10 years ago

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Would like to quit levo. Any advice please?

Since day 1 of starting levo (50mcg) two months ago, I have had strong acid reflux heartburn symptoms every day. I've mentioned this to my GP twice, and the...

Since day 1 of starting levo (50mcg) two months ago, I have had strong acid refl...

ThyroidUK123

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Eczema, itching, rashes - I actually found something which helped!!

Hi Everyone, For the last few months - no maybe a year I have had eczema on the palms of my hands (- dyshidrosis - or also called pomphlox) I was getting...

Hi Everyone, For the last few months - no maybe a year I have had eczema on the ...

sheenah

•10 years ago

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Still feeling like death after 11 months of long term Hashimotos gone haywire,anyone else felt like this for so long and will it ever get

better.I am having to consider early retirement as cannot work at present.

susiebow

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Sudden Chest Pain

Hi all Just a quick one. About 12:15am I woke up with severe chest pain and haven't slept. It's under my left breast and has been constant. I struggled to...

Hi all Just a quick one. About 12:15am I woke up with severe chest pain and ha...

pennyrose

•10 years ago

29 Replies

What is a good diet?

I'm 34, underactive thyroid, on 50mg a day which I take at night. Last blood test last week at TSH 1.54 (3 months ago 1.19) Nothing else was tested B12 in...

I'm 34, underactive thyroid, on 50mg a day which I take at night. Last blood tes...

Clmartin80

•10 years ago

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brekkie

This is what I used to have every day. Half pint skim milk Scoop of unflavoured protein whey Tblspn ground brown linseeds/flax seeds Cinnamon powder...

This is what I used to have every day. Half pint skim milk Scoop of unflavoured...

Northie

•10 years ago

66 Replies

N.ireland endo who prescribes NDT

Hi I've just joined the forum:) I asked my gp for a referral to the endo because I wanted to be prescribed Armour. The endo won't see me as he's feels the...

Hi I've just joined the forum:) I asked my gp for a referral to the endo because...

Paulakfox6106

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Hashimotos

Has anyone seen the endocrinologist Dr Karavitaki she is based at the Churchill Oxford. I'm so nervous about my first appointment. Spent 3 years getting no...

Has anyone seen the endocrinologist Dr Karavitaki she is based at the Churchill ...

arjs

•10 years ago

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Any ideas?

OK, I joined this group as I had a HUGE amount of symptoms of hypo, I've recently had my TSH, T3 and T4 tested. Apparently they are "normal" TSH - 1.74 T3 -...

OK, I joined this group as I had a HUGE amount of symptoms of hypo, I've recentl...

pipes10

•10 years ago

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T3 or not T3...

This might seem obvious to the experts on here, but if you are on T3 only, doesn't your T4 level drop through the floor? I'm currently taking 2 grains of NDT...

This might seem obvious to the experts on here, but if you are on T3 only, doesn...

Schenks

•10 years ago

10 Replies

The Façade of Looking Normal

Thanks Janie Bowthorpe (“Stop the Thyroid Madness”) for hitting the nail on the head! In the introduction to her passionately-argued book she gives us her...

Thanks Janie Bowthorpe (“Stop the Thyroid Madness”) for hitting the nail on the ...

MacG

•10 years ago

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Magnesium Study - University of Adelaide

In case anyone interested. Chapter 19 - intro is interesting. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/press/titles/magnesium/magnesium-ebook.pdf JLTsirius

In case anyone interested. Chapter 19 - intro is interesting. http://www.adelaid...

JLTsirius

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Allergic reaction

Does anyone else on here have a problem taking hayfever remedy Lorataine, i have found that when i take it my upper lip on one side or sometimes both, come up...

Does anyone else on here have a problem taking hayfever remedy Lorataine, i have...

vickilou

•10 years ago

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Exactly what bloods shd I insist on?

Hi, having had my t4,and t3 slashed by GP for 7 weeks now I am going to get my bloods done before self medicating until I can get some logic out of NHS wales -...

Hi, having had my t4,and t3 slashed by GP for 7 weeks now I am going to get my b...

sulamaye

•10 years ago

2 Replies

More symptoms after starting thyroxine

Hi there, This is my first post so it's a bit of a long one to fit in all my info, please excuse me if it's too much. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism...

Hi there, This is my first post so it's a bit of a long one to fit in all my i...

Mhel

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Hashi's and Gluten Free

I'm just wondering - if you have Hashi's but are negative coeliac, is a gluten free diet still likely to be beneficial? Thanks. Clemmie

I'm just wondering - if you have Hashi's but are negative coeliac, is a gluten f...

Barrister

•10 years ago

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Hi have recently been diagnosed as having M.E or CFS

Hi I have been very unwell since the age of 20 and I am now 45.I have had loads tests to try and find out whats wrong with me.It started as I said before when...

Hi I have been very unwell since the age of 20 and I am now 45.I have had loads ...

Dave1189

•10 years ago

26 Replies

TSH 62.3

Hi have recently been diagnosed as having a variation of hashimotos, I never no how I'm going to feel each day, I however feel very hyperactive my free t4 is...

Hi have recently been diagnosed as having a variation of hashimotos, I never no ...

cheryl3245

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Hypothyroid RA -IVF

If anyone could offer any advice or explanations on my blood test results it would be greatly appreciated. I also forgot to mention that a blood test showed...

If anyone could offer any advice or explanations on my blood test results it wou...

Maron007

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Vit D Deficient

I gave just returned from holiday to find a letter from my Dr saying I need to make an appt regarding my recent Vit D blood tests. I am assuming my results...

I gave just returned from holiday to find a letter from my Dr saying I need to m...

hemm

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Best food for a pick me up?

Hi all, On 50mg of levo since March and awaiting my first blood results since starting treatment. I'm finding that my napping, fatigue and low energy still...

Hi all, On 50mg of levo since March and awaiting my first blood results since s...

emma1990

•10 years ago

23 Replies

I`ve gone underactive with carbimazole - plz help with advice.

Hi there I was diagnosed with graves disease 2 months ago. I haven`t any results from that 1st blood test but my GP said I was extremely over-active. With...

Hi there I was diagnosed with graves disease 2 months ago. I haven`t any results...

Joyliz

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Hypothyroid / RA- IVF

My symptoms started in sep 2011 with tingling and numbness in fingers. I was referred to an RA consultant while waiting for my next appointment my condition...

My symptoms started in sep 2011 with tingling and numbness in fingers. I was ref...

Maron007

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Tuesday 12 August: Glasgow/West of Scotland Support Group meeting

Our friendly and informal group will be meeting on Tuesday 12 August 2014 from 7pm at the café in Waitrose, 2 Greenlaw Village, Stewarton Rd, Newton Mearns G77...

Our friendly and informal group will be meeting on Tuesday 12 August 2014 from 7...

SailingBy

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Signed, blank blood request form. What would you do?

I feel very cheeky even asking this question but in my circumstances, what would you do? Have been feeling ill for 4 months now - can't believe it's been that...

I feel very cheeky even asking this question but in my circumstances, what would...

Clarity1971

•10 years ago

6 Replies

New Dosage and Brand Effects

About a week ago I was prescribed a lower dose of levothyroxine by my physician and given a different brand by the pharmacy. At my appointment, I didn't even...

About a week ago I was prescribed a lower dose of levothyroxine by my physician ...

Elizabeth_Jane

•10 years ago

16 Replies

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All posts for August 2014

Results today... where to go from now??

Mouth burns more easily

A huge thank you to everyone

Do walnuts have any effect on hypothyroid?

Would like to quit levo. Any advice please?

Eczema, itching, rashes - I actually found something which helped!!

Still feeling like death after 11 months of long term Hashimotos gone haywire,anyone else felt like this for so long and will it ever get

Sudden Chest Pain

What is a good diet?

brekkie

N.ireland endo who prescribes NDT

Hashimotos

Any ideas?

T3 or not T3...

The Façade of Looking Normal

Magnesium Study - University of Adelaide

Allergic reaction

Exactly what bloods shd I insist on?

More symptoms after starting thyroxine

Hashi's and Gluten Free

Hi have recently been diagnosed as having M.E or CFS

TSH 62.3

Hypothyroid RA -IVF

Vit D Deficient

Best food for a pick me up?

I`ve gone underactive with carbimazole - plz help with advice.

Hypothyroid / RA- IVF

Tuesday 12 August: Glasgow/West of Scotland Support Group meeting

Signed, blank blood request form. What would you do?

New Dosage and Brand Effects

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