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Chronic fatigue syndrome???

I saw a story on the news tonight that doctors have "legalized" chronic fatigue syndrome and recognized it as a disease called Systemic Exertion Intolerance...

I saw a story on the news tonight that doctors have "legalized" chronic fatigue ...

teenarocks

•10 years ago

69 Replies

I need some advice, I'm really scared.

I'm 17 years old and I was diagnosed with hypo almost a month ago. I went to the doctors because I was underweight and they did a bunch of test and the only...

I'm 17 years old and I was diagnosed with hypo almost a month ago. I went to the...

ToriOwens17

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Are Your Medicines Safe?

Although this article is about the FDA in the USA, I somehow doubt that England has escaped similar problems. Money has had a particularly corrosive effect...

Although this article is about the FDA in the USA, I somehow doubt that England ...

PR4NOW

•10 years ago

3 Replies

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T3 dosage & menstrual cycle

Hello! Does anybody else find that their menstrual cycle affects the dosage required? I ask because it's taken five years to get to a point where I feel like...

Hello! Does anybody else find that their menstrual cycle affects the dosage req...

BarkingBadger

•10 years ago

5 Replies

What tests should I ask for?

After taking advice on here I managed to get a different prescription as I seemed to have a reaction to a different brand. Thankfully the itching has eased...

After taking advice on here I managed to get a different prescription as I seeme...

maddy01

•10 years ago

1 Reply

New Endo

Hi I have got to see a new Endo and wondered if anyone had seen a decent one in Nottingham who does not push you to have a TT or RAI. Would be really...

Hi I have got to see a new Endo and wondered if anyone had seen a decent one in...

elayneg

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Small chest pains?

I'm kinda new to hypo. I take 25mcg of levo. I'm a bit underweight. I have been experiencing very small annoying chest pains here and there. Not bad at all it...

I'm kinda new to hypo. I take 25mcg of levo. I'm a bit underweight. I have been ...

ToriOwens17

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Menopause or underactive thyroid?

This lady's 'menopausal problems' turn out to be an underactive thyroid. Interesting article in online Daily Mail...

This lady's 'menopausal problems' turn out to be an underactive thyroid. Interes...

Fruitandnutcase

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Why can't I get a prescription?

I've recently been referred to see an endocrinologist but been informed today that I won't get an appointment for at least another month. I am getting dizzys...

I've recently been referred to see an endocrinologist but been informed today th...

Danyell

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Heart races when i try to sleep

Hi, ive noticed that now before i go to sleep my heart races and feels like its gonna fly out of my chest. It can be before a nap or a normal nightime sleep...

Hi, ive noticed that now before i go to sleep my heart races and feels like its ...

Armin777a

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Pretty desperate

Hi all I'm new to this site and have got to the stage now where I'm pretty down about my thyroid situation. I was diagnosed 3 years ago after having my lg and...

Hi all I'm new to this site and have got to the stage now where I'm pretty down ...

SmiffySmiffy

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Blood Results say abnormal contact patient!!

Hi Everyone..I am new to the site only joined last week. T3 level is 18.5 T4 level is 53.0 TSH <0.01 They all say abnormal contact patient. My GP did phone...

Hi Everyone..I am new to the site only joined last week. T3 level is 18.5 T4 le...

Centralparklady

•10 years ago

18 Replies

All new to me. Help!!!

Hi I have just been diagnosed with under active thyroid after months of going to the doctors. In the end I was kind of a relieved because I have not felt si...

Hi I have just been diagnosed with under active thyroid after months of going to...

Lezley

•10 years ago

12 Replies

need help to interpret labs...?

Ok, so I wanted to ask you about labs...24 h urine analysis to be more exact. I am seeing a doctor in Belgium trained by Thierry Hertoghe, and all the Hertoghe...

Ok, so I wanted to ask you about labs...24 h urine analysis to be more exact. I ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Is this protein drink okay to drink while on levo?

I'm kinda new to being hypo. I take 25mcg levothyroxine. I also like to drink my protein drinks to give me the protein I need because I'm underweight, but...

I'm kinda new to being hypo. I take 25mcg levothyroxine. I also like to drink m...

ToriOwens17

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Blue Horizon BT results. Conversion problem?

Latest results TSH 2.99 (0.3 - 6) FT4 16.2 (7.5 - 21) FT3 4.3 (3.1 - 6.8) According to this I seem to have plenty of FT4, but the FT3 is in the lower 1/3 of...

Latest results TSH 2.99 (0.3 - 6) FT4 16.2 (7.5 - 21) FT3 4.3 (3.1 - 6.8) Accor...

Winegum2

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Dr just given me amitriptyline

Just came back from doctors as I have lost all movement in toes on left foot and the hot hands and feet at night are a nightmare She given me the above drug...

Just came back from doctors as I have lost all movement in toes on left foot and...

Rush2112

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Lactose free levothyroxine

my doctor wont prescribe lactose free liquid levothyroxine as he says its to expensive! What other alternatives can i suggest to him, ie capsules ect Im in the...

my doctor wont prescribe lactose free liquid levothyroxine as he says its to exp...

rosieposiejack

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Why is it?

I have tried to update my profile twice in the last week as it hasn't been done since I registered. Why is it that after painstakingly typing in more details,...

I have tried to update my profile twice in the last week as it hasn't been done ...

Pinkpeony

•10 years ago

6 Replies

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR TSH IS "NORMAL" AND YOU ARE ANYTHING BUT!

For those that want to know what to say to their Doctors about the TSH:...

greygoose

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Advice on parathyroid please??Xx

As my post says, I've finally been referred to an endocrologist. My tsh levels have been unstable throughout ranging from <00.5 to 100's. I've been unwell for...

As my post says, I've finally been referred to an endocrologist. My tsh levels h...

LornaP

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Potential Risks of Excess Iodine Ingestion and Exposure: Statement By The ATA

This arrived in my mailbox today for those that have an interest. A short free PDF is available. PR Liebert Link...

This arrived in my mailbox today for those that have an interest. A short free ...

PR4NOW

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Levo. advise please.

Was on 50 mcg for 8 weeks then added 25 mcg for a further 5 weeks. I see doc. to-morrow and was wondering if I should ask to go up to a total of 100 mcg or...

Was on 50 mcg for 8 weeks then added 25 mcg for a further 5 weeks. I see doc. to...

siskin

•10 years ago

9 Replies

T3 panic.

Hello everyone, this may be a well worn thread by now but if any one knows any sources of T3. I would be most grateful. I'm on T3 only so go off really quickly...

Hello everyone, this may be a well worn thread by now but if any one knows any s...

Mellybedhead

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Parathyroid??? Positive blood test n referral to endocrologist.

As my post says, I've finally been referred to an endocrologist. My tsh levels have been unstable throughout ranging from <00.5 to 100's. I've been unwell for...

As my post says, I've finally been referred to an endocrologist. My tsh levels h...

LornaP

•10 years ago

1 Reply

latest thyroid results, what do this mean?

My new results are... total thyroxine 91 (59-154) tsh 1.19 (0.27-4.2) free thyroxine 14.7 (12.0-22.0) free t3 5.2 (3.1-6.8) thyroglobulin 71.9 (0-115) thyroid...

My new results are... total thyroxine 91 (59-154) tsh 1.19 (0.27-4.2) free thyr...

nichola79

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Should I raise NDT?

Hello. I would welcome advice on increasing my dose of Nature Throid. I've had to keep a basic background dose of thyroxine of 100mcg because my original dose...

Hello. I would welcome advice on increasing my dose of Nature Throid. I've had t...

Joeyis7

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Iron ferritin and b12 blood test results, could anyone cast their eyes over them please?

serum iron 16 umol range 8.8 -27.0 saturation of iron binding capacity 50 umol range 45.0-72.0 percentage iron saturation 32% range 20.-40.0 serum ferritin...

serum iron 16 umol range 8.8 -27.0 saturation of iron binding capacity 50 umol r...

itwillbebetter

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Should labs be testing for T3 and T4 ?

Had my bloods done the other week,I had asked the nurse to write on "On T3 only,please test" but they didn't. They only tested the TSH. Saw my gp to check and...

Had my bloods done the other week,I had asked the nurse to write on "On T3 only,...

beaton

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Optimum time for re-testing bloods

I want to go for a re-test of my bloods as some symptoms seemed to have increased. It could be due to my not taking the tablet correctly so I need to maximise...

I want to go for a re-test of my bloods as some symptoms seemed to have increase...

kteg1

•10 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for February 2015

Chronic fatigue syndrome???

I need some advice, I'm really scared.

Are Your Medicines Safe?

T3 dosage & menstrual cycle

What tests should I ask for?

New Endo

Small chest pains?

Menopause or underactive thyroid?

Why can't I get a prescription?

Heart races when i try to sleep

Pretty desperate

Blood Results say abnormal contact patient!!

All new to me. Help!!!

need help to interpret labs...?

Is this protein drink okay to drink while on levo?

Blue Horizon BT results. Conversion problem?

Dr just given me amitriptyline

Lactose free levothyroxine

Why is it?

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR TSH IS "NORMAL" AND YOU ARE ANYTHING BUT!

Advice on parathyroid please??Xx

Potential Risks of Excess Iodine Ingestion and Exposure: Statement By The ATA

Levo. advise please.

T3 panic.

Parathyroid??? Positive blood test n referral to endocrologist.

latest thyroid results, what do this mean?

Should I raise NDT?

Iron ferritin and b12 blood test results, could anyone cast their eyes over them please?

Should labs be testing for T3 and T4 ?

Optimum time for re-testing bloods

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