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I've just been diagnosed with very low levels of thyroxine I have been put on 100mcg daily. I've got all of the symptoms and I've been hospitalized twice in...

I've just been diagnosed with very low levels of thyroxine I have been put on 10...

katewht

•9 years ago

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Just a little light relief here...

As it's a time for general light-hearted silliness, I thought I'd share this with you all. #20 is most illuminating! Now we know what they teach endo's!!!...

As it's a time for general light-hearted silliness, I thought I'd share this wit...

Zephyrbear

•9 years ago

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Advice please - bit long, sorry

Hi all, I am a bit stuck so would be really grateful for any advice, or just support really. As some of you may know, I was really ill for some months at the...

Hi all, I am a bit stuck so would be really grateful for any advice, or just sup...

HarryE

•9 years ago

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t3

Hi ,I took my first dose of t3 10 mcg and thyroxine reduced to 50 mcg. Took it at 0800 ,do not feel any change at 10 .30.Told to take 10mcg with thyroxine once...

Hi ,I took my first dose of t3 10 mcg and thyroxine reduced to 50 mcg. Took it a...

susiebow

•9 years ago

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Thank you to all

I would just like to say a big thank you to all who responded to my post Feeling Dreadful - dont know which way to turn! I only posted this morning and so...

I would just like to say a big thank you to all who responded to my post Feeling...

Sutton

•9 years ago

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Hashimotos - false test readings

I've just read that testing for Hashimoto's may be problematic, as the thyroid antibodies might not show up in a test due to the immune system being......

I've just read that testing for Hashimoto's may be problematic, as the thyroid a...

BrecklandRanger

•9 years ago

9 Replies

help

It must be 13 years since i had my thyroid op. I am not on any thyroid medication In the past ten years I have been feeling progressively worse in the past...

It must be 13 years since i had my thyroid op. I am not on any thyroid medicati...

tilly

•9 years ago

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A veterinarian’s life-saving story

How many times have people suggested animals get better treatment? A veterinarian’s life-saving story GAINESVILLE, Fla - Sarah Boston, DVM, DVSc,...

How many times have people suggested animals get better treatment? A veterinari...

helvella

Administrator•9 years ago

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I sometimes experience itchy hot shins and calves - especially at night. Does anybody else experience this problem.

I sometimes experience itchy hot shins and calves - especially at night. Has anybody experienced this. I have an underactive thyroid I have already had the...

I sometimes experience itchy hot shins and calves - especially at night. Has any...

May72

•9 years ago

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Antibody tpo

My recent anti tpo shows 65u/ml with refrence range of [0-60].is this can be a cause for concern?.doctor says its normal to have some antibodies and results...

My recent anti tpo shows 65u/ml with refrence range of [0-60].is this can be a c...

rai44

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Dosage Help (Erfa)

I'm currently on 4 grains of Nature-Throid. Would like to try Erfa after these in case they're even better. I'm confused about the dosage though. How many mg...

I'm currently on 4 grains of Nature-Throid. Would like to try Erfa after these i...

MoaningLisa

•9 years ago

17 Replies

So it's not really a take a tablet and forget about it illness

I am coming around to realise that my thyroid issues are not going to just go away and I will have to keep up with the tests and info on medication and what...

I am coming around to realise that my thyroid issues are not going to just go a...

xJJx

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Swollen tongue with scalloped edges

Hi guys, last year upon all symptoms I had I also got a bit swollen tongue with scalloped edges. It feels swollen and bruised. Normally I didn't have...

Hi guys, last year upon all symptoms I had I also got a bit swollen tongue with...

Flower3

•9 years ago

20 Replies

Followers

Hi, Has anyone else had another request from a follower? This is my second and after the furore the last time, I immediately deleted it. What are people doing...

Hi, Has anyone else had another request from a follower? This is my second and ...

Pinkpeony

•9 years ago

21 Replies

Blood test

I want to get private blood tests I have never had tests for thyroid please can someone tell me what to ask for and what companys do the most comprehensive...

I want to get private blood tests I have never had tests for thyroid please can ...

souljacs4

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Friends at appointments

Pinebunny

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Too high dose?

Hello! I've recently been diagnosed with an under active thyroid (results in photo below). This was found as part of a blood test prior to an operation - a...

Hello! I've recently been diagnosed with an under active thyroid (results in pho...

SparklyT

•9 years ago

9 Replies

eReaders and Circadian Rhythms

An interesting study about the effects eReaders have on people. The full PDF is free. PR Significance The use of light-emitting electronic devices for...

An interesting study about the effects eReaders have on people. The full PDF is...

PR4NOW

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Just had completion thyroidectomy...

hi there and merry xmas to you! I just had the left side of my thyroid removed on Tuesday after having the other side removed last month. I have been put on...

hi there and merry xmas to you! I just had the left side of my thyroid removed o...

loopyboo

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Feeling Dreadful -don't know which way to turn now!

Firstly apologies for the long post -- I had a hip replacement 2 months ago, since then I have felt really dreadful. After surgery I was quite ill with...

Firstly apologies for the long post -- I had a hip replacement 2 months ago, ...

Sutton

•9 years ago

35 Replies

MCV (82)

Just heard that my latest blood test shows a slightly reduced MCV (82). I have had Airways Hyper-Reactivity for some years. Have Chronic Refractory Cough and...

Just heard that my latest blood test shows a slightly reduced MCV (82). I have h...

MaminaElsie

•9 years ago

1 Reply

New member?

I have a friend who is joining here and don't know how to find her name. It used to be really easy but now I haven't a clue. Any clues please. xx

I have a friend who is joining here and don't know how to find her name. It use...

Stourie

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Blue Horizon New Test

I am sure many of you have received this information, but I think it is a very useful test covering so many of the tests we need, more comprehensive than just...

I am sure many of you have received this information, but I think it is a very u...

marram

•9 years ago

11 Replies

It's been 3 weeks

Hi everyone, I'm lisa and new to the group. 3 weeks ago I found out my thyroid went underactive. I'm currently on no medication, I'm waiting to see a...

Hi everyone, I'm lisa and new to the group. 3 weeks ago I found out my thyroid w...

Rockylil

•9 years ago

18 Replies

How many of you.....

....opened presents today and thought, as wonderful as the presents were, the greatest gift of all would be to feel completely well again??

....opened presents today and thought, as wonderful as the presents were, the gr...

Tweetypie28

•9 years ago

21 Replies

Iodine in Meds

Would I be right in thinking that should few days ago Helvella posted a link 're: iodine in some medications . I thought I had bookmarked it, but can I heck...

Would I be right in thinking that should few days ago Helvella posted a link 're...

Pinkpeony

•9 years ago

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Santa Clause is in Sennybridge:-)

He has just arrived and is having some wine in our garden in the Hawaii theme area. See picture below. He will then make his way round the rest of Powys lol...

He has just arrived and is having some wine in our garden in the Hawaii theme ar...

Hidden

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Latest results

My latest results x

Lorr67

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Merry Christmas Everyone xxx

Hi, Me and my cat were the first ones up in the household. I first got up at 6am, then went back to bed to cwtch up with the cat. Am showered dressed and...

Hi, Me and my cat were the first ones up in the household. I first got up at 6...

Hidden

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Mainstream media panics over Dr. Oz teaching disease prevention and nutritional self-care.

Dr Oz is by no means a saint, nor I think, totally reliable, but he has great influence and at least he seems to be using that to the good....

Dr Oz is by no means a saint, nor I think, totally reliable, but he has great in...

greygoose

•9 years ago

12 Replies

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All posts for December 2014

I'm new

Just a little light relief here...

Advice please - bit long, sorry

t3

Thank you to all

Hashimotos - false test readings

help

A veterinarian’s life-saving story

I sometimes experience itchy hot shins and calves - especially at night. Does anybody else experience this problem.

Antibody tpo

Dosage Help (Erfa)

So it's not really a take a tablet and forget about it illness

Swollen tongue with scalloped edges

Followers

Blood test

Friends at appointments

Too high dose?

eReaders and Circadian Rhythms

Just had completion thyroidectomy...

Feeling Dreadful -don't know which way to turn now!

MCV (82)

New member?

Blue Horizon New Test

It's been 3 weeks

How many of you.....

Iodine in Meds

Santa Clause is in Sennybridge:-)

Latest results

Merry Christmas Everyone xxx

Mainstream media panics over Dr. Oz teaching disease prevention and nutritional self-care.

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