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T3 marker for survival in kidney disease

More good things about T3 http://www.wellnessresources.com/studies/the_relationship_of_thyroid_and_kidney_health_issues/ From 2012

More good things about T3 http://www.wellnessresources.com/studies/the_relation...

TSH110

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Coconut kefir and yogurt

Having sifted through the online gut summit last week I realise I need to do even more to get well. Although there was sparing reference to Hashimoto's itself,...

Having sifted through the online gut summit last week I realise I need to do eve...

tiredothetime

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Any alternative to 50mcg Levo

Hi All, I was wondering if there is there anything else that I could take instead of the 50 mcg Levo that is making me crazy and my life a misey. I am on 50mcg...

Hi All, I was wondering if there is there anything else that I could take instea...

Hypo-hell

•9 years ago

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Diet & detox & effects on TSH blood test

I am really trying to lose weight (join the club) & have been dieting hard & trying the clean9 detox this week. Doing ok, but am going to have my first set of...

I am really trying to lose weight (join the club) & have been dieting hard & try...

Vikkiod

•9 years ago

29 Replies

Hi, I have my latest blood results and another diagnosis, lucky me!

Latest appointment with gp last Friday when she informed me I have Hyperparathyroidism! You'd think Hypothyroid was enough! She says the results are not...

Latest appointment with gp last Friday when she informed me I have Hyperparathy...

Barb1949

•9 years ago

7 Replies

B5 Vitimin

Has anyone taken Pantav Vitimin for adrenalines. I've had it recommended for energy and was told it would help adrenalines. Just want some answered before I...

Has anyone taken Pantav Vitimin for adrenalines. I've had it recommended for en...

Mauds

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Taking amitriptyline and levothyroxine

Hi all. I am having scans and blood tests at the moment to determine what thyroid issue I have. I have been taking amitriptyline for chronic headaches for 4...

Hi all. I am having scans and blood tests at the moment to determine what thyr...

Clairejones7

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Gluten spectrum disorder and connections

I recently came across a lecture that was given by a leading researcher in the US. His name is Alessio Fassano. The lecture is about an hour but I became...

I recently came across a lecture that was given by a leading researcher in the U...

oldsoldier

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Help with results please

Hi, here are my recent bloods. Please could you give any advice. I'm on 150mcg Levo. Been treated for last 14 years (I'm 37). GP wants to reduce my thyroxine...

Hi, here are my recent bloods. Please could you give any advice. I'm on 150mcg L...

Polina44

•9 years ago

8 Replies

TUK Petition still needs 180 signatures...

Thanks to all who have signed and shared. There's been a good push over the weekend, you've boosted signatures to 9,821 :-D We still need another 180...

Thanks to all who have signed and shared. There's been a good push over the wee...

Clutter

•9 years ago

22 Replies

I want to end it all

For the last few days, I have been planning how to end my life. I am so incredibly lonely and ill that I see no reason to keep going. I have no friends and my...

For the last few days, I have been planning how to end my life. I am so incredib...

Hypo-hell

•9 years ago

39 Replies

Thyroid and colds

Last November I had half my thyroid removed as I had a goitre, consultant said I didn't need medication when I saw him in December. This week I have a cold(2nd...

Last November I had half my thyroid removed as I had a goitre, consultant said I...

craftytiger

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Hypothyroidism and fertility

Hi. I am interested to hear if anyone has any experience with hypothyroidism and fertility. My partner and I have been trying to conceive for years without...

Hi. I am interested to hear if anyone has any experience with hypothyroidism and...

Loofoz

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Has anyone tried the Optimum Health Clinic for ME/cfs?

Hi there, I am wondering whether to try this clinic. I wondered if any of you have been there or heard anything about it. Would really appreciate some advice....

Hi there, I am wondering whether to try this clinic. I wondered if any of you ha...

Zxspectrum

•9 years ago

8 Replies

To split or not to split - dose

I have increased to 2 1/2 grains Armour thyroid. The Functional Medical Practitioner said to split the dose when I reach 3 grains. I have already tried...

I have increased to 2 1/2 grains Armour thyroid. The Functional Medical Practit...

topaz1

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Childhood vitamin D levels linked to carotid IMT in adulthood

In our subsidiary role as Vitamin D.UK... :-) IMT = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intima-media_thickness And do bear in mind how much relationship there...

In our subsidiary role as Vitamin D.UK... :-) IMT = http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

helvella

Administrator•9 years ago

15 Replies

Referred to endocrinologist! Is there any such thing as adrenal fatigue?

Ok, so I've had under active thyroid for 5 years and my dose is currently 150mcg levo each day. I've had all the obvious symptoms over the years.. Weight...

Ok, so I've had under active thyroid for 5 years and my dose is currently 150mcg...

Sam37

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Undiagnosed thyroid

I need help and advice due to this I'm currently suffering depression which has flares up more now and again due to not being able to lose weight and I've had...

I need help and advice due to this I'm currently suffering depression which has ...

paigemclennan

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Alternative medicine?

Has anyone tried alternative medicine eg Acupuncture, Reiki, homeopathy etc, for Hashimotos, and if so what were the results? Thank you

Has anyone tried alternative medicine eg Acupuncture, Reiki, homeopathy etc, for...

beanyjeany

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Hot cold flushes?

Just a quick question, does anyone else sometimes feel like there face is on fire but my hands and feet are cold? But I've also got a chesty cough so I don't...

Just a quick question, does anyone else sometimes feel like there face is on fir...

RachP24

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid Friendly Endo:-)

Hi everyone, Had an endo appt yesterday and it went really well. I would have posted sooner, except as I have moved it took me 3 hours to get there and 3...

Hi everyone, Had an endo appt yesterday and it went really well. I would have ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Varying Levo Dose

Just a quick question I am on 50 mg of Levo. Has anybody tried varying their dose. I am thinking of trying 75 mg every other day to see if that makes a...

Just a quick question I am on 50 mg of Levo. Has anybody tried varying their do...

Caroline240265

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Thyroid meds - we deserve a choice!

Both 38 degrees and HM E-petitions have petitions running to ask to give us a choice when it comes to thyroid medications. I took synthetic thyroxine for years...

Both 38 degrees and HM E-petitions have petitions running to ask to give us a ch...

vickidev

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Bitten the NDT bullet!

Well t'day I woke up & my happy time was well & truly over.. My arms felt like the had been ripped out the sockets ( that's my sign of worse to come )... I...

Well t'day I woke up & my happy time was well & truly over.. My arms felt like t...

Rudegirl

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Advice please

Hi. I have recently been tested for an underactive thyroid but the results have come back negative. Over the last year or so I have had various symptoms...

Hi. I have recently been tested for an underactive thyroid but the results have ...

chickenmitch

•9 years ago

24 Replies

Can you become hyper after being hypo? Fluttery heart and jittery feeling!

Hi I've been hypo for almost 2 years and am on 75mg Levo Just recently I've noticed my heart seems fluttery....I've become very aware of my heartbeat. It...

Hi I've been hypo for almost 2 years and am on 75mg Levo Just recently I've not...

mrspinkrat

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Under active thyroid/PA/Vit D deficiency

Hello I've just joined this forum and reading the posts and filled with a mixture of emotions from despair to total frustration at what patients have to go...

Hello I've just joined this forum and reading the posts and filled with a mixtur...

Janey54

•9 years ago

15 Replies

I feel sick and like crap. Could I be under medicated?

I'm 17 years old. I'm underweight about 12 pounds. Before I was diagnosed I weighed 87lbs. I was diagnosed a month ago and am on 25mcg levothyroxine. I'm very...

I'm 17 years old. I'm underweight about 12 pounds. Before I was diagnosed I weig...

ToriOwens17

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Stay on same dose of levothyroxine?

In 2011 my tsh suddenly jumped to 3.11 (had previously been in the 0.75 - 1.50 range), at which time my doc switched me from 75mcg synthroid to 50mcg of...

In 2011 my tsh suddenly jumped to 3.11 (had previously been in the 0.75 - 1.50 r...

lacrandall

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Neuroprotective actions of thyroid hormones and low-T3 syndrome as a biomarker in acute cerebrovascular disorders

Another paper suggesting that thyroid hormone protects... Will we see T3 listed in the BNF in every section except endocrinology? Expert Rev...

Another paper suggesting that thyroid hormone protects... Will we see T3 listed...

helvella

Administrator•9 years ago

21 Replies

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All posts for February 2015

T3 marker for survival in kidney disease

Coconut kefir and yogurt

Any alternative to 50mcg Levo

Diet & detox & effects on TSH blood test

Hi, I have my latest blood results and another diagnosis, lucky me!

B5 Vitimin

Taking amitriptyline and levothyroxine

Gluten spectrum disorder and connections

Help with results please

TUK Petition still needs 180 signatures...

I want to end it all

Thyroid and colds

Hypothyroidism and fertility

Has anyone tried the Optimum Health Clinic for ME/cfs?

To split or not to split - dose

Childhood vitamin D levels linked to carotid IMT in adulthood

Referred to endocrinologist! Is there any such thing as adrenal fatigue?

Undiagnosed thyroid

Alternative medicine?

Hot cold flushes?

Thyroid Friendly Endo:-)

Varying Levo Dose

Thyroid meds - we deserve a choice!

Bitten the NDT bullet!

Advice please

Can you become hyper after being hypo? Fluttery heart and jittery feeling!

Under active thyroid/PA/Vit D deficiency

I feel sick and like crap. Could I be under medicated?

Stay on same dose of levothyroxine?

Neuroprotective actions of thyroid hormones and low-T3 syndrome as a biomarker in acute cerebrovascular disorders

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