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gluten free and medication

I have been gluten free now for 3 months and just recently I have started getting very hot at times and lightheaded. Could it be that it has lowered my...

I have been gluten free now for 3 months and just recently I have started gettin...

mandy-white

•8 years ago

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Independent' pharmacist's letter edited by Boots senior execs

Further to some recent posting about Boots (Alliance Boots, Boots the Chemists, etc.), today's story in The Guardian: Independent' pharmacist's letter...

Further to some recent posting about Boots (Alliance Boots, Boots the Chemists, ...

helvella

Administrator•8 years ago

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Does anyone have brain fog or memory lapse !!!

Went up town today and couldn't function in the bank ... Felt so hopeless !!!

Chris1961

•8 years ago

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Thyroid panel results

Hi all, just looking for some advice based on my symptoms of hypothyroid... There's not many of the "common" I haven't got but I'm having frustration with my...

Hi all, just looking for some advice based on my symptoms of hypothyroid... Ther...

Gholmes87

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Timing of blood taken for testing

Hi everyone I have read that blood should ideally be taken as early as possible because TSH is highest first thing in the morning but does timing have any...

Hi everyone I have read that blood should ideally be taken as early as possible ...

Helsbells68

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Swollen legs Hyperthyroidism

Hi there. I have been on Carbimazole and Beta Blockers for 2 weeks for Hyperthyroidism. I stupidly drove for 5 hours to Wales and ever since have swollen legs...

Hi there. I have been on Carbimazole and Beta Blockers for 2 weeks for Hyperthyr...

Sarah2502

•8 years ago

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ANY ADVICE WOULD BE HELPFUL

Hi I have all the symptoms of Hypothyroidism but my doctor will not prescribe any meds. My latest blood results are TSH 2.79(0.35-5.00mu/l); FT4 12.7...

Hi I have all the symptoms of Hypothyroidism but my doctor will not prescribe a...

gisa12

•8 years ago

10 Replies

paying to see a private endocrinologist

I am at the beginning of this journey and i am already confused. I have contacted bupa and arranged to see an endocrinologist next week privately, if treatment...

I am at the beginning of this journey and i am already confused. I have contacte...

jayne12345678

•8 years ago

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Over the top rant on blood labs. Same story.......

GM,. I just need to vent how frustrated I am this morning. I have been battling with my PC for sometime over my thoughts my symptoms were thyroid related....

GM,. I just need to vent how frustrated I am this morning. I have been battling...

637elphaba

•8 years ago

8 Replies

what should I do next?

hi all. 31 year old male. my blood tests nearly always show high tsh. from 3 to 7 yet top of range ft3 and ft4. my rt3 was high once and my shbg is top of...

hi all. 31 year old male. my blood tests nearly always show high tsh. from 3 to ...

mlc2009

•8 years ago

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Advice Sought on Taking WP NDT

Just a few days go I started taking WP - 0.25grain twice daily with a lot of water. Even though the pills are tiny I can still feel something in my throat for...

Just a few days go I started taking WP - 0.25grain twice daily with a lot of wat...

Rainbow100

•8 years ago

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Hypothyroidisam and missing period. Is i am pregnant

i am 20 yr old nd i had regular periods before 2 month. But from last 2 month i didnt had my periods. i had my thyroid test nd my TSH is high around 10. and...

i am 20 yr old nd i had regular periods before 2 month. But from last 2 month i...

pinky27896

•8 years ago

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Which private test to have done? I need this nightmare over :-(

I usually do my tests with Blue Horizon and have their full panel done, I think thyroid plus 10 and plus 6 i have also had done. I only had the thyroid plus 10...

I usually do my tests with Blue Horizon and have their full panel done, I think ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Optimum tsh in pregnancy

hi so I had a blood test Tuesday which the night before I had taken my levo I'm scared too miss dose so I'm hoping it doesn't make to much difference. My level...

hi so I had a blood test Tuesday which the night before I had taken my levo I'm ...

nettiboo1982

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Help with blood test results please

Had the test through Blue Horizon. I think they are ok but some imput from you knowledgeable people would be appreciated. Going back to the following dates...

Had the test through Blue Horizon. I think they are ok but some imput from you k...

greenfingers

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Help with NDT and T3

Hello ~ I was wondering if someone could share their experiences with introducing Cynomel while already taking NDT? I am currently taking 2 grains of...

Hello ~ I was wondering if someone could share their experiences with introduci...

SwimmerGirl

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Endo at RIE

My Gp referred me to see an Endo as I seem to have problems converting T4 to T3 and specified a consultant. Just had a letter with an appointment, different...

My Gp referred me to see an Endo as I seem to have problems converting T4 to T3 ...

elkewilliams

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Adrenal testing - question

Am about to do a 24 hr saliva adrenal test. Are there any foods/drinks that I need to avoid on the day? Just don't want to screw up the test. Tried to find...

Am about to do a 24 hr saliva adrenal test. Are there any foods/drinks that I ne...

NorfolkRose

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Hc or adrenal cortex

I need to get my head around adrenal support. I have read so many different things that my brain has cut out. Apparently you shouldn't take either for too...

I need to get my head around adrenal support. I have read so many different thin...

elsa142

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Slightly Worried

Hi all,It's been a while since I've been on here,really because the thyroid is a mystery to me,so I would be of no help to anyone. But I am slightly worried as...

Hi all,It's been a while since I've been on here,really because the thyroid is a...

Hidden

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Found my post thanks to humanbean

My brother lives in Devon and he was on t3 for about 5 years then 2 years ago his dr reduced his t3 and added in some t4. Six months later he stopped all t3...

My brother lives in Devon and he was on t3 for about 5 years then 2 years ago hi...

Pixielula

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Lost my post

Hey guys I put on a post a few hours ago but don't know where I posted it? It's about my brother and t3 if anyone has seen it can you direct me to it thank......

Hey guys I put on a post a few hours ago but don't know where I posted it? It's ...

Pixielula

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Thyroid medication costs in UK

Can anybody tell me what the NHS pay for our thyroid medication - I saw someplace a figure of £13,000 plus per annum for one patient and equivalent figure for...

Can anybody tell me what the NHS pay for our thyroid medication - I saw someplac...

busterboy

•8 years ago

7 Replies

NDT and rising Hashi antibodies?

Just asking: my buddy sent me her blood test results earlier this week. She's seeing someone who prescribes NDT. Last year I had suggested she mix and match...

Just asking: my buddy sent me her blood test results earlier this week. She's ...

gabkad

•8 years ago

3 Replies

GP stopping levo, starting T3 at same time... help please!

I had Graves in 1987, RAI in 1990, since then hypothyroid and on levo. For years I’ve been on 175, and have felt pretty good. Then something changed, I don’t...

I had Graves in 1987, RAI in 1990, since then hypothyroid and on levo. For years...

TaraJR

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Beta-Glucan

OK, so this is a new one on me. Have looked at it online, found that the private clinic in Glasgow will issue a script for £25!! and that's not including the...

OK, so this is a new one on me. Have looked at it online, found that the private...

Schenks

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Hooray!!! We've got our smilies back!!!

:) ;) :D :P :'( :O Bl :/ 3:) O:) Thank you so much, HU!!! <3 <3 <3

greygoose

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Private endo

Hi could anyone please message me with details of private endocrinologists in Midlands or south west ( I am in Gloucestershire and can travel). Am getting...

Hi could anyone please message me with details of private endocrinologists in Mi...

Hidden

•8 years ago

3 Replies

LowT3

My T3 is 3.5 ,range is 3.1-6.8 ,T4 19.7 range I know is top part is round 23 .4 ,Tsh 0.64 , I have been on 75 rotate 100 but had bad headaches and severe...

My T3 is 3.5 ,range is 3.1-6.8 ,T4 19.7 range I know is top part is round 23 .4 ...

Maggiemay12

•8 years ago

25 Replies

Hypothyroidism - freezing cold

Can somebody Tell me if this has or is happening to you? I have been freezing cold for days now. It's not thru lack of heating in my house as I have under...

Can somebody Tell me if this has or is happening to you? I have been freezing co...

jojojowilts43

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for April 2016

gluten free and medication

Independent' pharmacist's letter edited by Boots senior execs

Does anyone have brain fog or memory lapse !!!

Thyroid panel results

Timing of blood taken for testing

Swollen legs Hyperthyroidism

ANY ADVICE WOULD BE HELPFUL

paying to see a private endocrinologist

Over the top rant on blood labs. Same story.......

what should I do next?

Advice Sought on Taking WP NDT

Hypothyroidisam and missing period. Is i am pregnant

Which private test to have done? I need this nightmare over :-(

Optimum tsh in pregnancy

Help with blood test results please

Help with NDT and T3

Endo at RIE

Adrenal testing - question

Hc or adrenal cortex

Slightly Worried

Found my post thanks to humanbean

Lost my post

Thyroid medication costs in UK

NDT and rising Hashi antibodies?

GP stopping levo, starting T3 at same time... help please!

Beta-Glucan

Hooray!!! We've got our smilies back!!!

Private endo

LowT3

Hypothyroidism - freezing cold

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