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Moments of doubt about whether I'm doing the right thing

Not my usual kind of post this one, but just wanted to get some thoughts out of my head down so they'd stop going round and around in my head. I'm sure...

Not my usual kind of post this one, but just wanted to get some thoughts out of ...

Jazzw

•10 years ago

14 Replies

B12 and Mega-Mag supplements

Have posted this question on the PA site, but thought perhaps somebody on here might know or have experience of taking these two supplements. After a break...

Have posted this question on the PA site, but thought perhaps somebody on here ...

Twitchen

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Great to know I'm not alone with all this. Thanks everyone for quick response and suggestions.

My TSH was 2.19, T4 16.8 in Oct 2014 whilst on 100mcgs levothyroxine,. The dose hadn't been changed in 10 years because based on TSH alone, however brands and...

My TSH was 2.19, T4 16.8 in Oct 2014 whilst on 100mcgs levothyroxine,. The dose...

NancyG

•10 years ago

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Help for aches and pains

Just thought I would post this as suffered with terrible aching neck and shoulders and have started having dead sea salt baths and has really helped,seems to...

Just thought I would post this as suffered with terrible aching neck and shoulde...

caroash

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Reference ranges

I don't understand why the reference range for the particular laboratory analysing the blood is needed in interpreting a result for TSH/T4, etc. e.g. "There...

I don't understand why the reference range for the particular laboratory analysi...

SailingBy

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Taking meds at night

I am thinking of taking my thyroxin at night instead of morning,how do I make the change over?at the minute I take it around 6-30 am,but am worried about...

I am thinking of taking my thyroxin at night instead of morning,how do I make th...

Ann68

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Pernicious aneamia society annual report

After reading the PA report I think there might be hope for Thyroid sufferers!! www.pernicious-anaemia-society.org/AnnualUpdate.pdf The opportunity to spek...

After reading the PA report I think there might be hope for Thyroid sufferers!! ...

crimple

•10 years ago

1 Reply

World shortage of T3

Hi, I live in Somerset and have been told that Somerset will no longer pay for my T3 prescription as there is a world shortage and the price has gone through...

Hi, I live in Somerset and have been told that Somerset will no longer pay for m...

Lizalex

•10 years ago

68 Replies

Change of dose and manufacturer- side effects ?T4 and T3 better. What brand?

Hi, This is my first post. Have been on Levothyroxine for about 12 years for Hashimoto's. Ok for 5 years, but last 7 years, progressively worse with lots of...

Hi, This is my first post. Have been on Levothyroxine for about 12 years for Has...

NancyG

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Macular degeneration !!

Just when you think you cant get anything else wrong with you.....I get told I have muscular degeneration in my eyes and im only 52 years old.

Just when you think you cant get anything else wrong with you.....I get told I h...

mandy-white

•10 years ago

70 Replies

Body Temp

Well I just took my body temp and its 97.8 and I'm freezing still. Is this a sign that I'm not at normal range yet? I've been a week on Nature Thyroid and...

Well I just took my body temp and its 97.8 and I'm freezing still. Is this a si...

debber

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Bit of good news......... Feel an improvement!

The last time I was here I was talking about crashing depression which was horrific. I had just begun taking 25mcgs of levo and having a very tough time. I've...

The last time I was here I was talking about crashing depression which was horri...

Hidden

•10 years ago

5 Replies

thyroids that have hardened

a few days ago i was chatting to a colleague about my thyroid problem she told mre hers was removed and showed me the faint scar. i asked her if it was over...

a few days ago i was chatting to a colleague about my thyroid problem she told m...

joyce59

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Help please, very ill don't know what to do.

Hi everyone, I last posted back in 2012 I think as was not feeling well after thyroid removed in 2011 and was on 100 levo although gp, consultant said I was...

Hi everyone, I last posted back in 2012 I think as was not feeling well after th...

Fionna

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Why are expiry dates on NDT short?

Is it because the contents are not very stable? Am using Westhroid WP at moment and it runs out in march 15 and I ordered two bottles last Oct!

Is it because the contents are not very stable? Am using Westhroid WP at moment...

cat69

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Westhroid WP Pure Half Grain..Dodgy batch?

Hi, I have been feeling ok and doing so much more on 2 grain tablet in morning and 2 x quarter grain at 2pm. Marked difference from couple weeks before. I...

Hi, I have been feeling ok and doing so much more on 2 grain tablet in morning ...

cat69

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Tired

Hi, I'm new to this site so apologise if I'm on the page. I'm a very active person who is on the go with daughter, dog, horse, work, house. It no wonder I'm...

Hi, I'm new to this site so apologise if I'm on the page. I'm a very active per...

Vic2010

•10 years ago

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Have you ever had other vitamins tested such as Vitamin A, Zinc, Magnesium...?

Hi, like most people I have had the usual done: vitamin b12, folate, ferritin and vitamin D. These tests showed that I needed b12 injections, I had vitamin D...

Hi, like most people I have had the usual done: vitamin b12, folate, ferritin an...

Ctb567

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Where do NICE and the UK Thyroid establishment come from?

It never fails to amaze me that still after all these years, the UK thyroid establishment still fails to recognise the changes in the TSH reference range of...

It never fails to amaze me that still after all these years, the UK thyroid esta...

diogenes

Remembering•10 years ago

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NICE guidelines subclinical hypothyroidism

It is recognized, however, that some people with TSH levels between 4.5 mU/L and 10 mU/L have symptoms compatible with hypothyroidism [Surks et al, 2004]....

It is recognized, however, that some people with TSH levels between 4.5 mU/L and...

richard123

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Low stomach acid

Hi , I have read that most people with hypothyroidism / hashimotos have low stomach acid . Does anyone here have this problem ? Iv'e done the bicarbonate of...

Hi , I have read that most people with hypothyroidism / hashimotos have low stom...

Sandra49

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Opinion on Blood test please

i have just had back my first blood test since PT in November. TSH 0.39 (0.35-5.00) Ft4. 6.8. (9.0-20.0) Ft3 2.8. (2.5- 5.7) The tests a week before my op...

i have just had back my first blood test since PT in November. TSH 0.39 (0.35-5....

Churchie

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Nature Thyroid

Hi Everyone and Happy Saturday!!!! Well, I have been on Nature Thyroid for a week now and only taking one tablet at 65 mg a day. I made an appointment with...

Hi Everyone and Happy Saturday!!!! Well, I have been on Nature Thyroid for a we...

debber

•10 years ago

20 Replies

They have ways of taking care of people like US!!!

Why in Japan is there very few people w/Alzheimer's - reason they treat tyroid problems - thus, here in the US - they refuse to become educated as to the...

Why in Japan is there very few people w/Alzheimer's - reason they treat tyroid p...

Katalina

•10 years ago

15 Replies

So confused!

Hi everyone. I have b12 injections every 2-3 months and take 100mg thyroxine daily. My consultant has advised a hysterectomy (Inc ovaries) and I have to make...

Hi everyone. I have b12 injections every 2-3 months and take 100mg thyroxine dai...

vicky40

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Coconut and Hashimotos

I was told by my Endo doctor to keep any coconut product and thyroid meds, four hours apart. Has anyone else been told this? She is an Endo doc......but I do...

I was told by my Endo doctor to keep any coconut product and thyroid meds, four ...

abby3216

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Diagnosed hypothyroid, having problems getting very hot, I used to be cold.

Hi, I was diagnosed as hypo thyroid. My Blood work has always been on low end of the test range. The Dr. Decided to treat my symptoms with 25mcg of...

Hi, I was diagnosed as hypo thyroid. My Blood work has always been on low end of...

Kb0509

•10 years ago

39 Replies

I need to celebrate

Just finished work and I have one whole leg and hip with no pain in fact my right side feels pretty dam good

Just finished work and I have one whole leg and hip with no pain in fact my righ...

Rush2112

•10 years ago

5 Replies

"THE MISINTERPRETATION OF THYROID FUNCTION TEST RESULTS IS THE BIGGEST "FAUX PAS" IN MEDICAL HISTORY" - YouTube

Sorry if I'm a little nervous, this is my first post. I came across this video by Diana Simone. She refers to her book "Tears Behind Closed Doors" which is on...

Sorry if I'm a little nervous, this is my first post. I came across this video b...

crabapple

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Endo help!

Yesterday I went to the 3rd private endo since being diagnosed with under active thyroid, after feeling frustrated (not listening when telling them I still...

Yesterday I went to the 3rd private endo since being diagnosed with under active...

Bristol1965

•10 years ago

48 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2015

Moments of doubt about whether I'm doing the right thing

B12 and Mega-Mag supplements

Great to know I'm not alone with all this. Thanks everyone for quick response and suggestions.

Help for aches and pains

Reference ranges

Taking meds at night

Pernicious aneamia society annual report

World shortage of T3

Change of dose and manufacturer- side effects ?T4 and T3 better. What brand?

Macular degeneration !!

Body Temp

Bit of good news......... Feel an improvement!

thyroids that have hardened

Help please, very ill don't know what to do.

Why are expiry dates on NDT short?

Westhroid WP Pure Half Grain..Dodgy batch?

Tired

Have you ever had other vitamins tested such as Vitamin A, Zinc, Magnesium...?

Where do NICE and the UK Thyroid establishment come from?

NICE guidelines subclinical hypothyroidism

Low stomach acid

Opinion on Blood test please

Nature Thyroid

They have ways of taking care of people like US!!!

So confused!

Coconut and Hashimotos

Diagnosed hypothyroid, having problems getting very hot, I used to be cold.

I need to celebrate

"THE MISINTERPRETATION OF THYROID FUNCTION TEST RESULTS IS THE BIGGEST "FAUX PAS" IN MEDICAL HISTORY" - YouTube

Endo help!

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