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Changing from Levothyroxine to Armour

I have Armour thyroid delivered today, and have calculated that I would need to take 90mg Armour to my 125 Levo, however I am not sure how I go about changing...

I have Armour thyroid delivered today, and have calculated that I would need to ...

jenniferm24

•10 years ago

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Dhea

Hidden

•10 years ago

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CT scan

I just had a ct scan of my abdomen today and they injected me with a dye that contains iodine I have hashimotos and am wondering will that injection affect my...

I just had a ct scan of my abdomen today and they injected me with a dye that co...

Mauds

•10 years ago

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Thyroid tests

Hi every one, I have gathered some information about thyroid blood tests:- like Tsh T4 T3 Free t3 Free t4 Reverse t3 Tpo(antibodies) Tpg( antibodies) Serium...

Hi every one, I have gathered some information about thyroid blood tests:- like ...

Yaseen_173

•10 years ago

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Hypo help please

I am hypo but recently have started being really intolerant to heat. My temp is always around 38 and have bad night sweats. Had results back from bloods today...

I am hypo but recently have started being really intolerant to heat. My temp is ...

Thyroidseb

•10 years ago

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Hypothyroidism in pregnancy

Hi, I am looking for some advice. I am currently 10 weeks pregnant with an underactive thyroid. My most recent blood tests showed a TSH of 4.7 which my GP...

Hi, I am looking for some advice. I am currently 10 weeks pregnant with an unde...

cherryabs

•10 years ago

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Does B12 supplementation require an increase in folate too?

I'm thinking about supplementing with straight, high-dose sublingual B12. But I remember reading that B12 and folate need to be balanced: does this mean that...

I'm thinking about supplementing with straight, high-dose sublingual B12. But I ...

hose1975

•10 years ago

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Thyroid or something else?

I am a 54 yr old female in menopause and have a heart issue, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. 5 yrs. ago I had a full body scan for my own pece of mind. It showed...

I am a 54 yr old female in menopause and have a heart issue, hypertrophic cardio...

Sherry54

•10 years ago

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Vitamin deficiencies with hypothyroidism

Hi, I had bloods done on 15th Aug 14. Please could I have some feedback on these. I am hypothyroid and also hypoparathyroid. Here's the results: B12 serum...

Hi, I had bloods done on 15th Aug 14. Please could I have some feedback on the...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Not enough change

2 months ago I managed to see an endo after 10 years of asking. He put my levothyroxine up from 100mcg to 125mcg in an attempt to cut down the hypo symptoms I...

2 months ago I managed to see an endo after 10 years of asking. He put my levoth...

jezebel69

•10 years ago

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Scientists Discover Effective Strategy To Switch Off Autoimmunity

I do hope so! http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2014/september/autoimmune-disease.html

sazzyb

•10 years ago

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Fluey

PLEASE can anyone say whether they experience an awful fluey and weak feeling approx. 30 mins after rising ? I then have to push myself so hard to go on doing...

PLEASE can anyone say whether they experience an awful fluey and weak feeling ap...

Pig4u

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Second set of blood tests coming up.

I was diagnosed underactive thyroid in June, also suspected diabetes type 2 (nurse advised I could reverse with weight loss and exercise, and I have lost a...

I was diagnosed underactive thyroid in June, also suspected diabetes type 2 (nur...

Jukebox1

•10 years ago

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“Could a ‘renegade’ doctor save your life?” | Daily Telegraph | 28 July 2014

This article was posted in July and some of us made comments on it. I have been reading through more of the comments and note Dr Skinner's daughter Fiona's...

This article was posted in July and some of us made comments on it. I have been ...

shaws

Administrator•10 years ago

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Artharitis

Dose any one have artharitis of the hip and leg I have to go fot an xray on tuesday 10th sep because when I walk I get alot of pain in my groin and it sends...

Dose any one have artharitis of the hip and leg I have to go fot an xray on tues...

molly40

•10 years ago

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Self medicating T3

After reading through this wonderful site, I have realised I am not going insane and have unfortunately, after all these years of thinking my doctor is...

After reading through this wonderful site, I have realised I am not going insane...

JellyJac

•10 years ago

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Liothyronine Batch No. 82463

Feeling tired/exhausted on this batch, does anyone else feel like this?

Margo

•10 years ago

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Dry skin and spots

I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid almost 2 years ago. In last 6 months I've had my meds increased. I've been getting dry skin all over which isnt too...

I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid almost 2 years ago. In last 6 months I'...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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last chance !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

now is the time for your last chance to win 5 crisp £20 notes .....just think of the early christmass pressie waiting to be winging its way to YOU ........just...

now is the time for your last chance to win 5 crisp £20 notes .....just think of...

alangardner

•10 years ago

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Confused

Hi can anyone shed some light on these numbers for me. TsH was 0.43 and free t4 was 14. What do these numbers mean? I am waiting for results of my t3 ans...

Hi can anyone shed some light on these numbers for me. TsH was 0.43 and free t4 ...

megaloop12

•10 years ago

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Help - feeling like a lost cause. Warning long post :/ ;)

I have never ever posted to a forum so this is new to me, I have often looked upon this site for advice and to read other peoples stories with great interest....

I have never ever posted to a forum so this is new to me, I have often looked up...

Sjp88

•10 years ago

62 Replies

Hairloss positive outcome

Are there any success stories for anyone suffering from an hypothyroidism?

vgam

•10 years ago

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My GP wont increase thyroxine:-(

Does anyone know where I can find an NHS gp who will increase my thyroxine to get my T4 levels to the upper end of the range or elevated. TSH currently...

Does anyone know where I can find an NHS gp who will increase my thyroxine to ge...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Anyone take Wellwoman vitamins?

Just wondering if anyone takes Wellwoman vitamins? I bought some earlier as it listed all the things I thought I ought to be boosting as a hypothyroid woman,...

Just wondering if anyone takes Wellwoman vitamins? I bought some earlier as it ...

Pawnstarr

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Update

Hi everyone Just a bit of an update I had my ultrasound scan and now I've had the follow up appointment at the hospital I have 2 nodules...

Hi everyone Just a bit of an update I had my ultrasound sc...

cloudwalker

•10 years ago

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Does excessive sweating during and 30mins after 15min brisk walk mean NDT not working?

I have been taking Naturethroid for 3 to 4 months, increasing gradually from 30mg daily to 130mg. Oct 2013 blood test results: TSH: 8.1 (0.3 - 4.2), FT4:...

I have been taking Naturethroid for 3 to 4 months, increasing gradually from 30m...

cc120

•10 years ago

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Question

I am having hypothyroid. My tsh level is 46. My doctor has suggested to take 2 tablets of 50 mcg per day for 2 weeks. how long will it take for the tsh level...

I am having hypothyroid. My tsh level is 46. My doctor has suggested to take 2 t...

pillairenu

•10 years ago

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How low do T3 and T4 have to be before it affects the level of Cholesterol in the body?

T4 = 11.5 T3 = 3.8 Cholester 8.4 :-)

Glenys

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Hashimotos and goitre

My daughter is 14 and was diagnosed with hashimotos last September..she eventually was put on levithyroxine and is currently taking 125mcg a day..she is also...

My daughter is 14 and was diagnosed with hashimotos last September..she eventual...

jas1999

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Enquiring for a friend. Need help

I am asking this for a friend. I have asked this on FB Thyroid Friends UK and was recommended to as this here. My friend went to see an endo privately and...

I am asking this for a friend. I have asked this on FB Thyroid Friends UK and wa...

130396

•10 years ago

17 Replies

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All posts for September 2014

Changing from Levothyroxine to Armour

Dhea

CT scan

Thyroid tests

Hypo help please

Hypothyroidism in pregnancy

Does B12 supplementation require an increase in folate too?

Thyroid or something else?

Vitamin deficiencies with hypothyroidism

Not enough change

Scientists Discover Effective Strategy To Switch Off Autoimmunity

Fluey

Second set of blood tests coming up.

“Could a ‘renegade’ doctor save your life?” | Daily Telegraph | 28 July 2014

Artharitis

Self medicating T3

Liothyronine Batch No. 82463

Dry skin and spots

last chance !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Confused

Help - feeling like a lost cause. Warning long post :/ ;)

Hairloss positive outcome

My GP wont increase thyroxine:-(

Anyone take Wellwoman vitamins?

Update

Does excessive sweating during and 30mins after 15min brisk walk mean NDT not working?

Question

How low do T3 and T4 have to be before it affects the level of Cholesterol in the body?

Hashimotos and goitre

Enquiring for a friend. Need help

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