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selling

I am sorry if I have upset anyone with my recent post, by thinking I was trying to sell a product too people ( I wasn't). the product has truly made me feel...

I am sorry if I have upset anyone with my recent post, by thinking I was trying ...

debra2505

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Private Doctor in London

Dear all, I am looking for a private Practitioner in London. Would be grateful if You could recommend me one or even few. Thank You. Further information...

Dear all, I am looking for a private Practitioner in London. Would be gratef...

Moko8

•10 years ago

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At last lab results back comments please.

TSH 2.71 (0.35-3.50 Free thyroxine 18 ( 8-21) FT3 4.8 (3.8-6) Anti Thyroid Peroxidase antibody 8.0 (0.0-34) At the same time as 1st TSH a 2nd...

TSH 2.71 (0.35-3.50 Free thyroxine 18 ( 8-21) FT3 4.8 (3.8-6) Anti...

siskin

•10 years ago

9 Replies

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Congenital 1/2 thyroid, pituitary adenoma... chronic weakness, pain & more.

Hi everyone, I have been suffering for more than three years with fluctuating extreme fatigue & weakness, pain (Fibro), thyroid area skin rashing, massive...

Hi everyone, I have been suffering for more than three years with fluctuating ex...

jellynpain

•10 years ago

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Thyrotropin Plays Dual Role In Metabolism And Sensing Seasonal Changes Without Confusion

It is some time now since I found out that not all TSH is the same. TSH is attached to sugar molecules - and these can vary. From the first realisation that...

It is some time now since I found out that not all TSH is the same. TSH is attac...

helvella

Administrator•10 years ago

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Complete lack of motivation

Hello. I'm 17 and in my last year of sixth form. I went to the doctor's recently, after having hugely irregular periods, dry skin and depression, all of which...

Hello. I'm 17 and in my last year of sixth form. I went to the doctor's recently...

catkinson

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Uk prescription dessicated thyroid

Hi there, I live in Qatar but am from the uk and my doctor has written me a prescription for nature thyroid. I want to order from the uk but I need a uk...

Hi there, I live in Qatar but am from the uk and my doctor has written me a pre...

Natty34

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Not feeling great, need some advice pleas

Been taking Levothyroxine now for 18 weeks, started off on 25mcg and been upped by 25 every six weeks. My TSH level has come down from 7 to about 3.5 but since...

Been taking Levothyroxine now for 18 weeks, started off on 25mcg and been upped ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Multivitamins

Hi, I've looked into getting some supplements as my ferritin, B12, folate and Vitamin D are low and because I'm a fussy eater, have gone gluten-free and have...

Hi, I've looked into getting some supplements as my ferritin, B12, folate and Vi...

Starla

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Dizziness - any ideas??

I woke up in the early hours (about an hour before I needed to for work!!) because I felt dizzy - I must have turned over so felt really sick. I decided to...

I woke up in the early hours (about an hour before I needed to for work!!) becau...

Loobs39

•10 years ago

28 Replies

Any different treatment needed when you have no thyroid?

As I have no thyroid tissue left (Autoimmune Hypo) do I need any other supplements or wwill I be ok on levo and B12 injections for PA? I've heard people say...

As I have no thyroid tissue left (Autoimmune Hypo) do I need any other suppleme...

winschild

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Hard goitre

Hey yà, I had my biospy on Monday, great doctor, tho they could not get the first needle in so they had to use a bigger needle because the growth was so hard....

Hey yà, I had my biospy on Monday, great doctor, tho they could not get the firs...

Ritaritarita

•10 years ago

1 Reply

First post - question on results

Hello I have had an underactive thyroid since the birth of my daughter, just over thirty years ago. Recently I have felt that some of the original symptoms...

Hello I have had an underactive thyroid since the birth of my daughter, just ove...

Liah

•10 years ago

5 Replies

HRT and Levothyroxine, personal experiences needed please, are they good or bad together ?

I'm Hypothyroid and after finding out that HRT can interfere with my Levothyroxine uptake I am doing an experiment on myself to see if leaving off HRT will...

I'm Hypothyroid and after finding out that HRT can interfere with my Levothyroxi...

Coastwalker

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Finally, I've got the result RT3 only 90x limit ..

I hope there's a prize for this somewhere- but my [privately sourced] figure for RevT3 was as I feared -when it came without the range attached. It's 31.5...

I hope there's a prize for this somewhere- but my [privately sourced] figure for...

trevg

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Down in the Dumps

Hello everyone , I am a bit down in the dumps - I took 0.75ml (2.5mcg) of T4 yesterday and although it done some good it has gone very wrong and I now have to...

Hello everyone , I am a bit down in the dumps - I took 0.75ml (2.5mcg) of T4 yes...

Kitten-whiskers

•10 years ago

40 Replies

Latest results leave me scratching my head?

Can anyone offer their expertise on my latest thyroid profile TSH 0.99, T4 19.1 and T3 3.8. Not sure whet the parameters are at this stage. I was feeling much...

Can anyone offer their expertise on my latest thyroid profile TSH 0.99, T4 19.1 ...

Frazzie1

•10 years ago

2 Replies

gallstones

Hi I have a large gallstone and have some symptoms with it. My GP thinks I should have my gallbladder removed. I wonder if this gallstone could have any...

Hi I have a large gallstone and have some symptoms with it. My GP thinks I shou...

cosycat

•10 years ago

22 Replies

Problem with pillows

Hi Folks, I have noticed a few people have mentioned sleeping on a " wedge" and wondered if it would help me. Where would you buy one? Cheers Pp

Hi Folks, I have noticed a few people have mentioned sleeping on a " wedge" and ...

Pinkpeony

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Cant get job support allowance cant do job seekers what on earth can i do?

Hi everyone iv been posting on here for a while with thyroid. adrenal problems the good news is that the hydroccortsione is helping and have bit more energy...

Hi everyone iv been posting on here for a while with thyroid. adrenal problems t...

Smudgeypower

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Levo

Hi,, I'm new to thus site and in looking for some advice,, am I right in thinking that levothyroxine is the only drug available in the uk,, this is wht my...

Hi,, I'm new to thus site and in looking for some advice,, am I right in thinkin...

Rach69

•10 years ago

10 Replies

I Just Want to Say That the People On Here are Amazing!

I want to say thank you to all the people on here who have helped me on my journey. There are times when I am confused or discouraged and you are there giving...

I want to say thank you to all the people on here who have helped me on my journ...

asmile4u

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Hereditary

Hi I have heard that thyroid problems can be hereditary. Me, my mother and my sister all suffer from an underactive thyroid and I am B12 deficient too. My 17...

Hi I have heard that thyroid problems can be hereditary. Me, my mother and my s...

lal2502

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Can these blood results be correct?

Earlier this month I went to see my GP - to cut a long story short she said I should have a blood test & rung me up a few days later to tell me I was...

Earlier this month I went to see my GP - to cut a long story short she said I sh...

rustyspokes

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Out of Body Experience??

Thought that would get people's attention. I have Hashi's and over the last week I have been feeling weird. I am not depressed or really tired, I just feel...

Thought that would get people's attention. I have Hashi's and over the last wee...

asmile4u

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Iodine deficiency

Anyone got any advice about iodine deficiencies. Has anyone got this or is anyone taking iodine supplements, if so what were your symptoms.

Anyone got any advice about iodine deficiencies. Has anyone got this or is anyon...

Penny1976

•10 years ago

17 Replies

The Attitude Toward Hypothyroidism During Early Gestation: Time for a Change of Mind?

I posted a study about universal screening the other day, this is another area of controversy. Professor Wiersinga weighs in with a positive outlook. The...

I posted a study about universal screening the other day, this is another area o...

PR4NOW

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Feeling really spaced out - is this common

Hi, I am still underdosed for hypothyroidism and am dealing with adrenal issues. Some days I feel really spaced out, like I have been drugged, a feeling like...

Hi, I am still underdosed for hypothyroidism and am dealing with adrenal issues...

Giagal

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Right time for a blood test?

Hi, just come back from the GP today to try and get a blood test booked for my thyroid medication review as I'm now in my 5th week on 50mcg. I asked the...

Hi, just come back from the GP today to try and get a blood test booked for my t...

Starla

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Hairloss shampoo Nizoral

I can't find the post but someone had written about a shampoo called Nizoral. I bought it but haven't used it yet. The instructions say to use it every 3...

I can't find the post but someone had written about a shampoo called Nizoral. I...

Stourie

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2014

selling

Private Doctor in London

At last lab results back comments please.

Congenital 1/2 thyroid, pituitary adenoma... chronic weakness, pain & more.

Thyrotropin Plays Dual Role In Metabolism And Sensing Seasonal Changes Without Confusion

Complete lack of motivation

Uk prescription dessicated thyroid

Not feeling great, need some advice pleas

Multivitamins

Dizziness - any ideas??

Any different treatment needed when you have no thyroid?

Hard goitre

First post - question on results

HRT and Levothyroxine, personal experiences needed please, are they good or bad together ?

Finally, I've got the result RT3 only 90x limit ..

Down in the Dumps

Latest results leave me scratching my head?

gallstones

Problem with pillows

Cant get job support allowance cant do job seekers what on earth can i do?

Levo

I Just Want to Say That the People On Here are Amazing!

Hereditary

Can these blood results be correct?

Out of Body Experience??

Iodine deficiency

The Attitude Toward Hypothyroidism During Early Gestation: Time for a Change of Mind?

Feeling really spaced out - is this common

Right time for a blood test?

Hairloss shampoo Nizoral

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All posts for October 2014

selling

Private Doctor in London

At last lab results back comments please.

Congenital 1/2 thyroid, pituitary adenoma... chronic weakness, pain & more.

Thyrotropin Plays Dual Role In Metabolism And Sensing Seasonal Changes Without Confusion

Complete lack of motivation

Uk prescription dessicated thyroid

Not feeling great, need some advice pleas

Multivitamins

Dizziness - any ideas??

Any different treatment needed when you have no thyroid?

Hard goitre

First post - question on results

HRT and Levothyroxine, personal experiences needed please, are they good or bad together ?

Finally, I've got the result RT3 only 90x limit ..

Down in the Dumps

Latest results leave me scratching my head?

gallstones

Problem with pillows

Cant get job support allowance cant do job seekers what on earth can i do?

Levo

I Just Want to Say That the People On Here are Amazing!

Hereditary

Can these blood results be correct?

Out of Body Experience??

Iodine deficiency

The Attitude Toward Hypothyroidism During Early Gestation: Time for a Change of Mind?

Feeling really spaced out - is this common

Right time for a blood test?

Hairloss shampoo Nizoral

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