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Finger prick test

So, still no joy from the doctor so I have decided to take matters into my own hands and have today completed my own blood test using a mail order kit!! I was...

So, still no joy from the doctor so I have decided to take matters into my own h...

chickenmitch

•9 years ago

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Private referral

Hi, my private health company have had trouble locating an endocrinologist local to me - the nearest he found was Leicester or Milton Keynes. I actually asked...

Hi, my private health company have had trouble locating an endocrinologist local...

Bluedragon

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Throbbing pain in Shoulders

I have been diagnosed as Hypothyroid since last year and I am on an alternating dose of 100/75mg of Levothyroxine. I have been getting a throbbing pain in my...

I have been diagnosed as Hypothyroid since last year and I am on an alternating ...

James1970

•9 years ago

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Hashi or not?

Hi going to see a new doctor Saturday,had vit & min bloods done and a T3 test : so 2 questions what should a good T3 reading be? Second my old doctor said I...

Hi going to see a new doctor Saturday,had vit & min bloods done and a T3 test : ...

clubby29

•9 years ago

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T3

been managing 20mcg for a while now and things were going really well pulse was good (did think it was the diazepam but i wasnt) last couple of days my pulse...

been managing 20mcg for a while now and things were going really well pulse was ...

mandy72

•9 years ago

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6w pregnant. Severe cramp and white/ clear discharge getting worse! Is this normal?

Hi everyone. Bit off topic today! The past couple of weeks I've felt rubbish (as you all know lol) and Ive found out why. A miracle happened and I have...

Hi everyone. Bit off topic today! The past couple of weeks I've felt rubbish (as...

MuffinSx

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Shin Splints / Shin Pain - Magnesium Spray

Hi Folks, just wanted to say that magnesium oil / spray has been a huge relief for painful shins. It's good for general aches and pains too. All the......

Hi Folks, just wanted to say that magnesium oil / spray has been a huge relief...

AnnaG75

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Still confused/concerned after seeing endo

So I saw an endocrinologist and explained my concerns about my t4 8.0 (7.5-22.0) and tsh 0.3 (0.3-5.0) reading whilst on levo 125mg. He did all the tests to...

So I saw an endocrinologist and explained my concerns about my t4 8.0 (7.5-22.0)...

Reneey2k

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Armour Thyroid

Hi.. Has anyone tried.. Or managed to get their doctor to prescribe Armour thyroid. I was diagnosed about 12 years ago with hypothyroidism and prescribes...

Hi.. Has anyone tried.. Or managed to get their doctor to prescribe Armour thyro...

Mandica

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Hypothyroidism

Hi all and thankyou for allowing me to join the group. My name is Deb and I have just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism after suffering for 3 years. I...

Hi all and thankyou for allowing me to join the group. My name is Deb and I have...

debsmitch60

•9 years ago

3 Replies

STRANGE SYMPTOM

I have been experiencing a strange symptom for a couple of months now - can't be due to my trial on Levothyroxine as I only began that on Friday last. It is...

I have been experiencing a strange symptom for a couple of months now - can't be...

Baggiebod

•9 years ago

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Scared to go to doctor in case he thinks I am a hypochondriac

Sorry for the long post. I went to see my GP just over a month ago because I was feeling so unwell and having done some research it all pointed to an under...

Sorry for the long post. I went to see my GP just over a month ago because I was...

Hidden

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Subclinical Hypothyroidism is not related to Depression but Subclinical Hyperthyroidism is.

Seems to me from the posts I read here that rather than diagnose hypothyroidism when TSH is "high in the normal range or just above - up to 10 units", (i.e....

Seems to me from the posts I read here that rather than diagnose hypothyroidism ...

diogenes

Remembering•9 years ago

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Hypothyroid

For 8 yrs I have become dizzy / swimmy about30 mins after rising it is very unpleasant and basically stops me doing much .Ihave been through every possible...

For 8 yrs I have become dizzy / swimmy about30 mins after rising it is very un...

Pig4u

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Upcoming first clinic appointment

Hi. I have been put on tablets for overactive thyroid something beginning with C. I went back to see GP as still felt as bad n she said she gonna order bloods...

Hi. I have been put on tablets for overactive thyroid something beginning with C...

TSLW2809

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Has anyone had ethanol injections for thyroid cysts?

Cancer Research UK told me ethanol injection is used mostly for thyroid cysts. I have not managed to find someone in UK that does it. Who's had this done &...

Cancer Research UK told me ethanol injection is used mostly for thyroid cysts. ...

Limbolass

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Is spit test reliable

Hi all was speaking to a friend and told her that my ears keep itching and my scalp was really sore she said it could be candida and to try spit test which i...

Hi all was speaking to a friend and told her that my ears keep itching and my sc...

foxyeyes

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Hemithyroidectomy

I am posting this on behalf of my sister. She had a Hemithyroidectomy three weeks ago. She had two lumps, one was a cyst and one they described as Precancerous...

I am posting this on behalf of my sister. She had a Hemithyroidectomy three week...

Taralara

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Help! Need cheap private blood testing in the UK?

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum but have joined because my GP has not been straight with me these last 2 years now and have finally looked at maybe doing...

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum but have joined because my GP has not been st...

Janet444

•9 years ago

9 Replies

How often should I be having my bloods done for underactive thyroid?

What an eye opener this site is. Id like to know how often my bloods should be taken and how should I be given the results. At the moment I keep having to ring...

What an eye opener this site is. Id like to know how often my bloods should be t...

elvera

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Anyone tried this thyroid healing system????

Thyroidfixin6, anyone ever heard of it or tried it??? I am desperate for a solution and guidance and cannot afford the functional doctors prices here in the...

Thyroidfixin6, anyone ever heard of it or tried it??? I am desperate for a solut...

Funnygembunni

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Best thyroxine

Can anyone recommend the best manufacturer of levothyroxine? Is Mercury Pharma the one most people get along with?

Can anyone recommend the best manufacturer of levothyroxine? Is Mercury Pharma t...

JenVanderhoven

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Thyroid UK Hypothyroid Survey

Thyroid UK is working with the Scottish Government on this survey which is part of a listening exercise to learn more about patients' experiences in respect of...

Thyroid UK is working with the Scottish Government on this survey which is part ...

Clutter

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Do I need supplements?

Can anyone advise if supplements may help? My thyroid results a few days ago were as follows: Serum free T4 level <3.9 (9.00-23.00) Serum TSH level...

Can anyone advise if supplements may help? My thyroid results a few days ago we...

vcle1909

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Cough and thyroxene

Hi I am new to this so bear with me. I have had a chronic cough since a year last June I have been treated for asthma, silent reflux by my consultant nothing...

Hi I am new to this so bear with me. I have had a chronic cough since a year la...

joemais

•9 years ago

15 Replies

I really need help! after being rushed to hospital with being over active thyroid and having reduced medications from 90 to 85 mg.....

now my t 4 levels are pretty low as hell! I am now at 0.8 and my t3 is at 5.3 after dropping my medications from 90 to 45 then increased it back up to 85. I...

now my t 4 levels are pretty low as hell! I am now at 0.8 and my t3 is at 5.3 a...

flashinthepan

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Some advice please!

I have just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and have been taking 75mg of Levothyroxine for six days but to no effect. My test results were very low: T4 <3.9...

I have just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and have been taking 75mg of Levo...

vcle1909

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Insomnia

Any ideas on dealing with insomnia? I have tried sleep meds and melatonin and nothing works. Has anyone had this resolve once their levels were normal, or is...

Any ideas on dealing with insomnia? I have tried sleep meds and melatonin and no...

Hidden

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Any truth/scientific basis for losing half-moons on finger nails with B12 deficiency?

Just wondering. I only have half-moons on my thumb nails. Last time time I tested for B12 it was ok, though probably not as high as it could've been. It's been...

Just wondering. I only have half-moons on my thumb nails. Last time time I teste...

Jazzw

•9 years ago

13 Replies

ED and Underactive Thyroid

Is there any connection with a under active thyroid and Erectile Disfunction. I am a male of 54 years old, I have had an under active thyroid for about 16...

Is there any connection with a under active thyroid and Erectile Disfunction. I ...

TheBear1961

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for July 2015

Finger prick test

Private referral

Throbbing pain in Shoulders

Hashi or not?

T3

6w pregnant. Severe cramp and white/ clear discharge getting worse! Is this normal?

Shin Splints / Shin Pain - Magnesium Spray

Still confused/concerned after seeing endo

Armour Thyroid

Hypothyroidism

STRANGE SYMPTOM

Scared to go to doctor in case he thinks I am a hypochondriac

Subclinical Hypothyroidism is not related to Depression but Subclinical Hyperthyroidism is.

Hypothyroid

Upcoming first clinic appointment

Has anyone had ethanol injections for thyroid cysts?

Is spit test reliable

Hemithyroidectomy

Help! Need cheap private blood testing in the UK?

How often should I be having my bloods done for underactive thyroid?

Anyone tried this thyroid healing system????

Best thyroxine

Thyroid UK Hypothyroid Survey

Do I need supplements?

Cough and thyroxene

I really need help! after being rushed to hospital with being over active thyroid and having reduced medications from 90 to 85 mg.....

Some advice please!

Insomnia

Any truth/scientific basis for losing half-moons on finger nails with B12 deficiency?

ED and Underactive Thyroid

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