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Erfa dosage

I have decided to try erfa after a few years on levothyroxine. I am having a lot of muscle pains so want to see if it improves with natural thyroid. Each...

I have decided to try erfa after a few years on levothyroxine. I am having a lot...

sal77

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Deep sleep

I've always slept well, but since my thyroid problem I can sleep for 11 hours a night! But I've had really vivid dreams that make me toss and turn, since going...

I've always slept well, but since my thyroid problem I can sleep for 11 hours a ...

Diyena

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Adrenals

I'm suffering from hashi's and taking 50mcg of levothyroxine. I'm gluten free and I'm about to quit dairy too as I think it's also a problem for me! I am...

I'm suffering from hashi's and taking 50mcg of levothyroxine. I'm gluten free a...

Danyell

•8 years ago

23 Replies

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Eek! Guilty as charged...

I am guilty of wasting NHS resources. I am, therefore, scum of the earth. I have consistently requested my prescription (levo) every month for 6 whole...

I am guilty of wasting NHS resources. I am, therefore, scum of the earth. I h...

Spareribs

•8 years ago

37 Replies

iodine vs. bromine/chlorine

Something to think about. Bromine (in bread in USA) & chlorine (in our water) displace iodine in our thyroids causing inadequate function. As an aside, I'm...

Something to think about. Bromine (in bread in USA) & chlorine (in our water) d...

Hidden

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Scalp problems

Hi anyone having. Problems with scalp itching. Burning. I think I have sporisis ??

Hi anyone having. Problems with scalp itching. Burning. I think I have sporisis ...

JulesS405

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Hashimoto's advice

Highly recommend this guy, his Thyroid book & his Brain book: http://thyroidbook.com/10-reasons-hashimotos-patients-dont-get-better/

Highly recommend this guy, his Thyroid book & his Brain book: http://thyroidboo...

Hidden

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Not feeling to good.

Hi all! My doctor put me on Vitamin D3 500mcg. Two to be taken for the first 3 weeks. Then one to be taken after that. Before getting D3 I've been getting a...

Hi all! My doctor put me on Vitamin D3 500mcg. Two to be taken for the first 3 ...

Haze1975

•8 years ago

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Really loud tinnitus and headache since increasing to three grains Thyroid S

For nearly a week now I've had really bad tinnitus and a headache. The only thing I can put it down to either catching a bug at a friend's gathering on Boxing...

For nearly a week now I've had really bad tinnitus and a headache. The only thin...

vavthyroid

•8 years ago

30 Replies

Cost of Armour Thyroid?

Does anyone know if the cost of NDT varies according to who's filling the prescription? Boots Chemist are filling mine at a cost of £100 per bottle of 100...

Does anyone know if the cost of NDT varies according to who's filling the prescr...

Hellsy

•8 years ago

14 Replies

T3

Hello, hope someone can help. I have been on Dr P's protocol after seeing him six weeks ago. I don't seem able to tolerate NAX and cannot tolerate any more...

Hello, hope someone can help. I have been on Dr P's protocol after seeing him si...

lainey03

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Breakfast today

Been having this recently - heaped teaspoons of these accomplices added to the porridge. Have been adding a little sugar as the cacao can be quite strong (need...

Been having this recently - heaped teaspoons of these accomplices added to the p...

realturbo

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Genesis T3

Hi all, I just recieved my T3 in the mail, it was supposed to be one brand, ended up being Genesis (a steroid t3) has anyone else tried this? i dont know...

Hi all, I just recieved my T3 in the mail, it was supposed to be one brand, ende...

kathy1029

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Crumbling teeth

I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid 2 years ago and then a bit d deficiency and the usual high cholesterol.The cholesterol was lowered with a diet...

I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid 2 years ago and then a bit d defici...

henrythewasp

•8 years ago

13 Replies

deppressed weight gain

After a seemingly miraculous weight loss of 13 pounds on nature thyroid before christmas I have been on the scales today and have gained 8 pounds. I have...

After a seemingly miraculous weight loss of 13 pounds on nature thyroid before c...

Hidden

•8 years ago

45 Replies

Trying to help myself with vitamins.

TSH 5.89MU/L (0.27 - 4.20) (given 25mcg Levo)... 7 weeks later 5.89MU/L (0.27 - 4.20) (Levo upped to 50mcg) Free 4 13.3pmo/L (9.0 - 26.0) Free...

TSH 5.89MU/L (0.27 - 4.20) (given 25mcg Levo)... 7 weeks later 5.89MU/L (0...

Diyena

•8 years ago

20 Replies

Advice needed please

Hello everyone, My son who is 17 years old went to see the Dr just before Christmas as he was feeling unwell. He was having symptoms of losing a lot of...

Hello everyone, My son who is 17 years old went to see the Dr just before Chris...

Heathersmum69

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Just seen this on Hair...

Seen a few comments on here regarding hair [age is one thing, thyroid quite another] so wonder if this might be worth a try? Hope it works, give a shout if it...

Seen a few comments on here regarding hair [age is one thing, thyroid quite anot...

LindaC

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Freezing cold

I have had Myxedema for 40 odd years and as I have got older I find I get so very cold. Deep down to the bone and find it hard to warm up again. The only thing...

I have had Myxedema for 40 odd years and as I have got older I find I get so ver...

Looneytunes

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Silent Thyroiditis

I was just wondering if anyone has Silent Thyroiditis?. I was given a link on another post i've posted on that lists the different types of Thyroiditis. I...

I was just wondering if anyone has Silent Thyroiditis?. I was given a link on a...

nikki2975

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Goitre

Hi just wondered if anyone knows if a goitre can be misdignosed? Have had a swelling in my neck for years & I know it's just not right !! I now have a lump on...

Hi just wondered if anyone knows if a goitre can be misdignosed? Have had a swel...

Crawford1961

•8 years ago

4 Replies

It's not all in your head.

Before and after of hashimotos hypothyroidism. My face says it all , yet my bloods said within range and passed as normal by gp. I was clearly ill and felt...

Before and after of hashimotos hypothyroidism. My face says it all , yet my bloo...

Hidden

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Can too much of B12 be harmful?

Happy new year to everyone. I have a question, hope someone will be able to help. Just before 31 Dec I got blood results for vitamin B12. I have 1467 while the...

Happy new year to everyone. I have a question, hope someone will be able to help...

Hidden

•8 years ago

29 Replies

What does my TPO antobody level suggest?

Hello everyone, I had a blood test and my Thyroid Peroxidase Antobody level is shown as 0.0 iu/ml and the normal range is shown as 0.00-6.00 iu/ml Can anyone...

Hello everyone, I had a blood test and my Thyroid Peroxidase Antobody level is s...

RemoTheBoss

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Lichen Sclerosus?

Anyone here had any experience of this? I think I have it and it seems to flare up when I'm feeling paritcularly hypothyroidy and my medication probably needs...

Anyone here had any experience of this? I think I have it and it seems to flare ...

Harrisan

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Hot sweats at 78 ?

Trying to get a doctor appointment now is hopeless, 6 weeks in advance unless I'm an emergency..... Well Ive been on 100 ml thyroxine for many years, despite...

Trying to get a doctor appointment now is hopeless, 6 weeks in advance unless I'...

Sam75

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Alzheimer’s and Thyroid Disease.

http://hypothyroidmom.com/is-your-thyroid-killing-you-alzheimers-disease/

Helenback

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Was in hospital yesterday

I was in hospital yesterday because for last few days ive been getting dizzy spellls, headaches, tightness and pain in chest, and pain and weakness n left arm...

I was in hospital yesterday because for last few days ive been getting dizzy spe...

Hypo101

•8 years ago

1 Reply

No clue about thyroid

Hi I'm on 175 mg of thyroxine and have been for a couple of years I don't really like my doctor she's quite new to me says my levels are fine after blood tests...

Hi I'm on 175 mg of thyroxine and have been for a couple of years I don't really...

22Kellymarie

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Endo schmendo

Just a quickie: my Rehabilitative Medicine specialist told me that he was at a 'do' of doctors and he asked an endo friend of his, "if you had a patient whose...

Just a quickie: my Rehabilitative Medicine specialist told me that he was at a '...

Schenks

•8 years ago

61 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2016

Erfa dosage

Deep sleep

Adrenals

Eek! Guilty as charged...

iodine vs. bromine/chlorine

Scalp problems

Hashimoto's advice

Not feeling to good.

Really loud tinnitus and headache since increasing to three grains Thyroid S

Cost of Armour Thyroid?

T3

Breakfast today

Genesis T3

Crumbling teeth

deppressed weight gain

Trying to help myself with vitamins.

Advice needed please

Just seen this on Hair...

Freezing cold

Silent Thyroiditis

Goitre

It's not all in your head.

Can too much of B12 be harmful?

What does my TPO antobody level suggest?

Lichen Sclerosus?

Hot sweats at 78 ?

Alzheimer’s and Thyroid Disease.

Was in hospital yesterday

No clue about thyroid

Endo schmendo

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