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In misery !

Hi this is my first post so please be gentle with me 😀 Following removal of my left side thyroid, I felt initially really well . Lost weight , felt full of...

Hi this is my first post so please be gentle with me 😀 Following removal of my...

Papadean

•9 years ago

41 Replies

Confused about FT3 result because of different lab range - over range?

Hi all, I'm still not feeling great and have continued to raise dosage of T4 and T3 according to my endo's instructions. Currently taking 88.5 mcgs levo and 20...

Hi all, I'm still not feeling great and have continued to raise dosage of T4 and...

Hidden

•9 years ago

32 Replies

Results explained

Hi there reposting the below to try get an answer re test results and also to check if it is ok to take a well woman multivitamin plus an additional...

Hi there reposting the below to try get an answer re test results and also to ch...

dpa87

•9 years ago

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Can't sleep still

It's been five days since I started taking my medication after not taking it for one week. I haven't been able to fall asleep. I've never had a problem falling...

It's been five days since I started taking my medication after not taking it for...

Worried221177

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Why our gp.s so not understanding !!!

Was put on a 20 mg dose of liothyronine as well as my usual dose of levothyroxine of a 100mg by my consultant at fairfield hospital because last three years i...

Was put on a 20 mg dose of liothyronine as well as my usual dose of levothyroxin...

nylarae

•9 years ago

7 Replies

New Levo user.. and not the results I expected

Evening everyone I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism a couple of week back. Tsh 5.5 Tpo 1300 Sorry .. I don't know the lab ranges or ft3 etc as I don't think...

Evening everyone I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism a couple of week back. Tsh ...

Shonnyuk

•9 years ago

6 Replies

How to take Cynomel ?

Hello everyone !!! I was taking Erfa but the price was high and recently bought Cynomel. Tomorrow I'll start taking them but do not know how to take them. ¿...

Hello everyone !!! I was taking Erfa but the price was high and recently bought...

IsmaelAC

•9 years ago

27 Replies

Changing to NDT...contradicting advice?

Hi, I'm waiting on my delivery of Thyroid-S. I was reading up on how best to make the switch, and how to be successful with NDT. Someone here suggested on...

Hi, I'm waiting on my delivery of Thyroid-S. I was reading up on how best to mak...

polomint2

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Michelle jane ward

Help with menopause trying progesterone cream does it work

Michelle61

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Short-sightedness and hypothyroidism

I have been convinced for some time that my hypothyroidism started around puberty. Don't know why it hasn't occured to me before, but the other thing that...

I have been convinced for some time that my hypothyroidism started around pubert...

Jazzw

•9 years ago

38 Replies

Michelle jane ward

Menopausel

Michelle61

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Erfa without prescription

Hi everyone, I've been getting my ERFA from my private doctor but this is expensive with the cost of prescription and consultation added to the cost of the...

Hi everyone, I've been getting my ERFA from my private doctor but this is expens...

lisabax

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Help finding it all so confusing

Hello all I have an appointment with my gp next week regarding my b12 levels recent blood test results were Serum b12 173ng Folate 12.6ug Ferritin 5ug. Now...

Hello all I have an appointment with my gp next week regarding my b12 levels rec...

nettiboo1982

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Levothyroxine (Levothyroxine Sodium)

Hi. Today I was told by my doctor that I have hypothyroidism and he has given me a prescription for Levothyroxine (25mil). I've been told that I will be...

Hi. Today I was told by my doctor that I have hypothyroidism and he has given m...

CTAA

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Results What do these mean?

SERUM FOLATE LEVEL(ng/ml)6.3 Vit B12(ng/l)522 Serum ferritin level(ng/ml) 6(-) serum total bilirubinlevel(umol/L 13 (no idea what this is) Thank you.

SERUM FOLATE LEVEL(ng/ml)6.3 Vit B12(ng/l)522 Serum ferritin level(ng/ml) 6(-) s...

fairyeyes

•9 years ago

15 Replies

candida infection...how to treat?

Since starting to take "new" Erfa, a few months ago, I have been having all kind of weird symptoms...itching, dry, irritated skin, dry hair and eyes, mood...

Since starting to take "new" Erfa, a few months ago, I have been having all kind...

Hidden

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Why am I so tearful?

Until 3 months ago I was fit and healthy. Running up mountains, trainng in the gym. I am so tearful and emotional why is this, I've never been like this in...

Until 3 months ago I was fit and healthy. Running up mountains, trainng in the g...

MikeR

•9 years ago

13 Replies

B12

My daughter has had to have B12 injections twice within a year. Blood test for GPC antibodies came back as negative. B12 3 months after injections is 253ng/L...

My daughter has had to have B12 injections twice within a year. Blood test for G...

Catlover3

•9 years ago

5 Replies

My levo just been doubled to 50mg

after one month on 25mg.I spoke to my gp today and told her how very awful i feel,so much bone pain(like when you have real flu)joint pain which is new in my...

after one month on 25mg.I spoke to my gp today and told her how very awful i fee...

fairyeyes

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Why do Doctors Blame Patients when T4 Doesn't Work?

Interesting article on the disconnect between doctors and patients. Looks like it was written by UK endocrinologists!...

Interesting article on the disconnect between doctors and patients. Looks like ...

HIFL

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Cancer Drug Fund Petition

A CLL Admin has asked whether members will be kind enough to sign and share the petition below: I am reaching out to ask if you would consider circulating...

A CLL Admin has asked whether members will be kind enough to sign and share the ...

Clutter

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Difference between hyper due to Hashi's and over medicating

I've recently discovered I've Hashi's despite being hypo for 15 years. I discovered this due to paying for my own Thyroid blood tests, whilst trialing NDT....

I've recently discovered I've Hashi's despite being hypo for 15 years. I discove...

JanKindon

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Lost!

Hello all. I have autoimmune thyroid, although never has the word Hashimotos been mentioned to me by the doctor, my antibodies were at 3000 on diagnosis 3...

Hello all. I have autoimmune thyroid, although never has the word Hashimotos bee...

Sarahcol

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Help please after Endo appointment

Hi all Advised needed please. Just got back from Endo but since last appointment I've taken myself off thyroxine and put myself in thyroid s. Bloods show t4...

Hi all Advised needed please. Just got back from Endo but since last appointmen...

Lorr67

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Endocrinology Appointment.

Following an appointment, which I requested from my G.P. I had a good discussion and explained how I felt I was only functioning on 50% due to my total...

Following an appointment, which I requested from my G.P. I had a good discussion...

Dimples

•9 years ago

9 Replies

need increase ?

Hi I'm on 50mcg of Levo since April started feeling unwell again so had bloods done my results were T4 16.9 TSH 2.41 vitD 53.5 Still waiting for T3 ... In...

Hi I'm on 50mcg of Levo since April started feeling unwell again so had bloods d...

lynnwin

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Blood test results

Can someone help with analysing my results please? Ist Sep ; ( took my 25 micrograms thyroxine, wasn't aware not to take). serum free T4 level (XaERr) 12.7...

Can someone help with analysing my results please? Ist Sep ; ( took my 25 microg...

Hidden

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Latest levo increase - feeling great :)

So now 2.5 weeks into my latest levo increase and it's definitely kicked in this past week - still have a bit of brain fade and have to really concentrate and...

So now 2.5 weeks into my latest levo increase and it's definitely kicked in this...

Hidden

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Need advice please.

Hi everyone, Looking for some advice....I live in the Glasgow area and I'm wondering if anyone can give me contact details for a private doctor who would...

Hi everyone, Looking for some advice....I live in the Glasgow area and I'm won...

Suz83

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid Webinar Tonight

My daughter has just been diagnosed with Hashimoto's. I'm Disgusted with Endo in Belfast and lack of knowledge especially of associated gut problems. Has...

My daughter has just been diagnosed with Hashimoto's. I'm Disgusted with Endo in...

Ellemac

•9 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for September 2015

In misery !

Confused about FT3 result because of different lab range - over range?

Results explained

Can't sleep still

Why our gp.s so not understanding !!!

New Levo user.. and not the results I expected

How to take Cynomel ?

Changing to NDT...contradicting advice?

Michelle jane ward

Short-sightedness and hypothyroidism

Michelle jane ward

Erfa without prescription

Help finding it all so confusing

Levothyroxine (Levothyroxine Sodium)

Results What do these mean?

candida infection...how to treat?

Why am I so tearful?

B12

My levo just been doubled to 50mg

Why do Doctors Blame Patients when T4 Doesn't Work?

Cancer Drug Fund Petition

Difference between hyper due to Hashi's and over medicating

Lost!

Help please after Endo appointment

Endocrinology Appointment.

need increase ?

Blood test results

Latest levo increase - feeling great :)

Need advice please.

Thyroid Webinar Tonight

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