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Is anyone getting Armour on prescription in Stroud?

My GP surgery is closing down and I need to find another surgery that will continue to prescribe Armour. Is anyone in the Stroud district getting Armour or...

My GP surgery is closing down and I need to find another surgery that will conti...

Mouse

•9 years ago

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Upping dose from 25mcg to 50mcg for anxiety and depression

I posted my mid trial results to the endo who said that the TSH was largely the same and T4 just a tiny bit higher and that in this case the thyroxin wasn't...

I posted my mid trial results to the endo who said that the TSH was largely the ...

Halinka

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Has anyone tried glyconutrients?

I've just been given some samples and will take them to my Kinesiologist to test on Thursday but would be interested to know if anyone has any experience of...

I've just been given some samples and will take them to my Kinesiologist to test...

dina7

•9 years ago

3 Replies

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Adrenaline

So since I'm not sleeping I have been doing a lot of reading. I read that while you are adjusting to your thyroid meds and are hovering between subclinical...

So since I'm not sleeping I have been doing a lot of reading. I read that while ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Vitamin D

Hi, Last year I purchased Vitamin D capsules from Amazon as recommended by admin. I have forgotten the name and would be grateful if someone could remind me...

Hi, Last year I purchased Vitamin D capsules from Amazon as recommended by admin...

norwood1

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Went to see GP

Just a quick up date on my post yesterday. Well I pulled myself together a got myself to the doctors. Unfortunately I burst into tears as soon as I got into...

Just a quick up date on my post yesterday. Well I pulled myself together a got m...

Hidden

•9 years ago

5 Replies

T3

Is there a difference between Cynomel and Liothyrine I know that they are both supposed to be T3 but I am not feeling so well since switch to Cynomel, perhaps...

Is there a difference between Cynomel and Liothyrine I know that they are both s...

Margaret

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Vitamin B12 test

Hello, I am planning to go to St Thomas's for the Vitamin B12 test in a week's time, the one that is recommended on Thyroid UK. Two questions: Should I be...

Hello, I am planning to go to St Thomas's for the Vitamin B12 test in a week's ...

Halinka

•9 years ago

2 Replies

ACTH stim test

Hello, I’m on 60 mcg T3 only, I take it in 3 doses (4am, 10.30am, 6.30pm) I’ve been feeling very tired especially in the morning but usually not right after I...

Hello, I’m on 60 mcg T3 only, I take it in 3 doses (4am, 10.30am, 6.30pm) I’ve ...

Starlight555

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Newbie

Hi all, I am new here as wanted to understand this condition a little better. I was diagnosed 3 years ago and take 175mg of thyroxine. My doctors are...

Hi all, I am new here as wanted to understand this condition a little better. I...

tales55

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Stopped smoking

I have been on Armour for 12 months now and am now on 2.5 grains per day and was exercising 5 times a week in 45 minute classes the week before last. I gave up...

I have been on Armour for 12 months now and am now on 2.5 grains per day and was...

Hidden

•9 years ago

9 Replies

New poster and endo recommendation London

Hi everyone, I have been reading this forum for a few weeks now and I must say it has really opened my eyes. Here is a quick introduction from me: I am 34...

Hi everyone, I have been reading this forum for a few weeks now and I must say ...

moople

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Beware of changing your medication!!

For anyone thinking of trying different medication always check with thyroiduk who seem to be the only ones who know the equivalency of strength of various...

For anyone thinking of trying different medication always check with thyroiduk w...

Patsy74

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Hypothyroid & Anxiety - New and Confused

Hi - I am glad I have found this forum, but rather overwhelmed by all the detail and negative stories! And would really appreciate some reassurance. And...

Hi - I am glad I have found this forum, but rather overwhelmed by all the detail...

samjc

•9 years ago

6 Replies

More advice please

Hi I've been posting recently about how the endo I saw thinks I am not hypo so has suggested my meds be reduced he wanted a drop from 100mcg too 50mcg I went...

Hi I've been posting recently about how the endo I saw thinks I am not hypo so h...

nettiboo1982

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Endocrinologists in Lancashire

Hi. I am looking to find a new endo nearer to my home town of Blackpool. I have Graves and TED. Can any recommend one please? Recommendations via private...

Hi. I am looking to find a new endo nearer to my home town of Blackpool. I have ...

lori

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Hello Everyone...My Thyroid Op today.

I have not posted for a while, as I have been on the waiting list for my operation. All very quick as a cancellation become available. So I am having the...

I have not posted for a while, as I have been on the waiting list for my operati...

Centralparklady

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Double dose levo

Taken double dose of levo by mistake 150 instead of 75. Shall I skip my dose tomorrow?

Taken double dose of levo by mistake 150 instead of 75. Shall I skip my dose to...

valjo18

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Hashimoto's and Hormone Replacement Therapy Effectiveness

Hi everyone! I have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's and started Levothyroxine 50 mcg two weeks ago. I feel a slight improvement but I still have bad days where...

Hi everyone! I have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's and started Levothyroxine 50...

Ali1101

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Stuck in a rut.

Hello. I am a 25 year old female who has suffered with various health problems all my life. I have an underactive thyroid which I take 75mg levothyroxine...

Hello. I am a 25 year old female who has suffered with various health problems a...

Rachel1989

•9 years ago

8 Replies

My thyroid keeps swelling ?

Hi. Does anyone have ideas why my thyroid keeps swelling. I can feel the pressure in my neck. It comes and goes, also I'm having trouble swallowing small...

Hi. Does anyone have ideas why my thyroid keeps swelling. I can feel the pressur...

Hidden

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Hashimoto's. But doctors say to not treat. Why?

Hi there. I was recently diagnosed with pernicious anaemia causing a b12 deficiency as well as hashimoto's. They say I have an inflammation of the thyroid but...

Hi there. I was recently diagnosed with pernicious anaemia causing a b12 deficie...

Nadpa

•9 years ago

41 Replies

newly diagnosed.. Longstanding hashimotos

Hi everyone. I finally got a diagnosis today of hashimotos after 27 years of questing for an answer. It's a shame it took so long. My mom also has it and I...

Hi everyone. I finally got a diagnosis today of hashimotos after 27 years of qu...

Chrystalheart

•9 years ago

24 Replies

Is this a mad idea?

My son, who is desperate to see his Mum feel well again after over ten years of suffering, has sent me this link from Hypothyroidmom. I know quite a few...

My son, who is desperate to see his Mum feel well again after over ten years of ...

stiltzski

•9 years ago

45 Replies

Graves disease

Hello, I have just been diagnosed more or less with graves. Just need to get antibodies test done to 100% confirm it. My levels are quite high. I was told...

Hello, I have just been diagnosed more or less with graves. Just need to get ant...

Winter87

•9 years ago

21 Replies

Take Erfa and prednisone at the same time

Hello everyone, I am new to this forum. My English is not very good. forgive me for this. I'll take prednisone 5 mg ( hydrocortisone ) and erfa for my...

Hello everyone, I am new to this forum. My English is not very good. forgive me ...

IsmaelAC

•9 years ago

22 Replies

Keep me in your thoughts

Had an ultra sound on my tummy today due to ongoing pain. They've found something on the right side of my adbomen. They can't say what it is but its outside...

Had an ultra sound on my tummy today due to ongoing pain. They've found somethi...

Mauds

•9 years ago

33 Replies

hypothyroidism and recurrent miscarriage

Hi, wondering if anyone can help, give advice etc. I have recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism (6 weeks ago) and have started taking levothyroxine. I...

Hi, wondering if anyone can help, give advice etc. I have recently been diagnose...

mandymoo84

•9 years ago

11 Replies

What's the best way to get an accurate TSH reading?

Hi, I'm diagnosed subclinical hypothyroid and for reasons too complicated to go into here my last blood tests showed 'normal' TSH and FT4. I don't believe they...

Hi, I'm diagnosed subclinical hypothyroid and for reasons too complicated to go ...

Chancery

•9 years ago

30 Replies

TSH level

I apologise for asking a stupid question, how do you reduce your TSH level, I do try and read the post but some of them are so long an my brain fog makes me...

I apologise for asking a stupid question, how do you reduce your TSH level, I d...

doluph

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for July 2015

Is anyone getting Armour on prescription in Stroud?

Upping dose from 25mcg to 50mcg for anxiety and depression

Has anyone tried glyconutrients?

Adrenaline

Vitamin D

Went to see GP

T3

Vitamin B12 test

ACTH stim test

Newbie

Stopped smoking

New poster and endo recommendation London

Beware of changing your medication!!

Hypothyroid & Anxiety - New and Confused

More advice please

Endocrinologists in Lancashire

Hello Everyone...My Thyroid Op today.

Double dose levo

Hashimoto's and Hormone Replacement Therapy Effectiveness

Stuck in a rut.

My thyroid keeps swelling ?

Hashimoto's. But doctors say to not treat. Why?

newly diagnosed.. Longstanding hashimotos

Is this a mad idea?

Graves disease

Take Erfa and prednisone at the same time

Keep me in your thoughts

hypothyroidism and recurrent miscarriage

What's the best way to get an accurate TSH reading?

TSH level

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