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Statins

Once again, after having to have an unavoidable blood test (tsh only), my GP want to reduce my levo, but reckons I should be taking statins. However I got a...

Once again, after having to have an unavoidable blood test (tsh only), my GP wan...

dylansmum

•8 years ago

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Ct3m

I started cytomel t3 only today. I'm using the ct3m protocol. I pray this helps. I have tried so many thyroid meds.

I started cytomel t3 only today. I'm using the ct3m protocol. I pray this helps...

Darlene1

•8 years ago

6 Replies

TPO Antibodies

Afternoon all, quick question just had my latest results back, I have never had my TPO antibodies checked before, my results are as follows 10.04 (0-34.000) I...

Afternoon all, quick question just had my latest results back, I have never had ...

aineyy

•8 years ago

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Blood results advice please

I have just managed to get my blood results from my Surgery but can't speak to a GP until next Friday, in the meantime I want to get myself a bit more clued up...

I have just managed to get my blood results from my Surgery but can't speak to a...

GeorgieS

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Hashimoto and pernicious anaemia..

Hi there! I didn't post for awhile. I just want to ask what kind of antibody test is done for pernicious anaemia? I had a test for hashimoto antibody done...

Hi there! I didn't post for awhile. I just want to ask what kind of antibody te...

madness07

•8 years ago

24 Replies

Results just in from BH What do you think?

Just received blood results. Will my GP act on this or will it be a waste of time giving him a copy? Below is the Doctors comments from Blue Horizon. The...

Just received blood results. Will my GP act on this or will it be a waste of tim...

111Angel

•8 years ago

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change of diet and lack of energy

I have been sugar and wheat free for about 6 days now and feel dreadful, no energy. totally lack luster .Is this to be expected. I know I am still...

I have been sugar and wheat free for about 6 days now and feel dreadful, no ener...

Hidden

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Why are doctors so resistant to testing thyroid??

Hi folks, I posted last week asking for advice for when visiting my doctor for the first time with suspected hypothyroid which was gratefully received! I was...

Hi folks, I posted last week asking for advice for when visiting my doctor for t...

AlliBalli

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Hi from new guy

Hi, I've just joined after being diagnosed as Hypo 4 weeks ago. I wasn't aware I had this condition until seeing a different doctor at my local surgery who...

Hi, I've just joined after being diagnosed as Hypo 4 weeks ago. I wasn't aware I...

Oldcarguy

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Niacin flush...help

Hi everyone just need some advice re Bcomplex I have taken Bcomplex for a while now but recently changed brand and I am having serious skin flushes, the first...

Hi everyone just need some advice re Bcomplex I have taken Bcomplex for a while ...

maro

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Benefits (or not) of Inulin

I was watching a programme on BBC 1 last night called 'How to Stay Young' during which Angela Rippon was singing the praises of a substance called Inulin,...

I was watching a programme on BBC 1 last night called 'How to Stay Young' during...

Zephyrbear

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Test Help Please

I have now got the results from my GP who wants to see me, but I can't get an appointment for a couple of weeks. I have got them printed off and would greatly...

I have now got the results from my GP who wants to see me, but I can't get an ap...

DollyDuck

•8 years ago

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TPO high

Do i have Hashimoto's TSH 5.73 [0.35 - 5.5] TS4 11.8 [10.0 - 19.8] TPO is >1300 [0.0 - 60] But i feel fine

Do i have Hashimoto's TSH 5.73 [0.35 - 5.5] TS4 11.8 [10.0 - 19.8] TPO is >130...

Pa_ul

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Stomach pain?

Anyone out there get high stomach pain in theorning with nausea? I wake up with that everyday? Have hypo thyroid. This is a fairly new problem with nausea but...

Anyone out there get high stomach pain in theorning with nausea? I wake up with ...

Nanny23

•8 years ago

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Feeling tired, dizzy, energyless. Please help me understand my blood results.

Since last year I've had bouts of feeling weak in the legs, spaced out and not with it. Heart palps and feeling so tired I just want to literally fall asleep....

Since last year I've had bouts of feeling weak in the legs, spaced out and not w...

Cheekycharlie1981

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Optimum TSH for Hashi's

Hello, Can anyone let me know what is the optimum TSH level for people with Hashi's? I did read somewhere it was between 0.8 - 1.5 but I can't find the...

Hello, Can anyone let me know what is the optimum TSH level for people with Hash...

jostafford0

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Reynaud's and thyroid function

Hi, I had two most interesting visits to my hospital this week. I had two separate appointments one with a endocrinologist (not concerning my thyroid) and one...

Hi, I had two most interesting visits to my hospital this week. I had two separa...

KarenR

•8 years ago

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lower temperature after starting ndt

hi i started ndt 2 days ago, the first day i started on 1/2 a grain and it knocked me for six so yesterday i cut it down to a 1/4 a grain i had some brain fog...

hi i started ndt 2 days ago, the first day i started on 1/2 a grain and it knock...

markgreenhill

•8 years ago

1 Reply

hi my name is marge

I am looking for further information on thyroid weight and why I can't get the weight off and what is Hashimoto's

I am looking for further information on thyroid weight and why I can't get the...

marge1245

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Help I can't lose weight even.with eating fat burning foods.

Hiya all I.have just had my. Second hip.replacement and it's now six weeks on My disgusting employers sacked me half way through treatment as I was still...

Hiya all I.have just had my. Second hip.replacement and it's now six weeks on ...

astroscopesuk

•8 years ago

112 Replies

Help hypersensitive to thyroid medication

I was diagnosed 2006 and spent the last 10 years on thyroxine with no ill effects, just popped the 200mg pill and life was great! Jan this year had a small...

I was diagnosed 2006 and spent the last 10 years on thyroxine with no ill effect...

Nordidordi

•8 years ago

53 Replies

Armour

I have been on 125 mcg levo for a number of years and would like to try armour. What strength would I need?

I have been on 125 mcg levo for a number of years and would like to try armour. ...

Tyna20

•8 years ago

8 Replies

What To Do If Your TSH Is "Normal" And You Are Anything But! Plus a Printable Letter for Your Doctor! Izabella Wentz

http://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/what-to-do-if-your-tsh-is-normal-and-you-are-anything-but

http://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/what-to-do-if-your-tsh-is-normal-and-you-a...

Hidden

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Help with my results please!!

Hi All, You may recall my quandary a little while ago about not responding to my new T3/T4 combo and my unsuccessful battle with my GP to have T3 prescribed...

Hi All, You may recall my quandary a little while ago about not responding to m...

Hidden

•8 years ago

7 Replies

B12 recovery - how long?

When I had a full blood count done in about November my B12 was 284 (190-900) and my gp grudgingly gave me 50mcg cyanocobalamin. I tried this for a while...

When I had a full blood count done in about November my B12 was 284 (190-900) an...

matty220

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Cholesterol

Hi all haven't been on for a while.I have hashimotos and fibromialgia my cholesterol has gone up to 8.75 my docter has given me statins to take but I'm worried...

Hi all haven't been on for a while.I have hashimotos and fibromialgia my cholest...

Lifeback

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Mr Olly Jukes

Hi, just need some advice really: For the past couple of years I've been feeling very fatigued, depressed and suffering from an anxiety disorder. The doctor...

Hi, just need some advice really: For the past couple of years I've been feeli...

OllyJ

•8 years ago

15 Replies

More advice please

Hi all I posted 9 days ago with my situation of debating with my GP about the dosage of Thyroxine to take. I was happiest on a slightly higher dose but they...

Hi all I posted 9 days ago with my situation of debating with my GP about the do...

jackinabox

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Carbimazole

Been told to take 20mg Carbimazole for three weeks till my doctor will test me again to see if my levels go down, is this a long time to be on 20mg ?????

Been told to take 20mg Carbimazole for three weeks till my doctor will test me a...

Peanutx

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Question for all of you who are self-medicating with T3 only: Have you ever had thyroid tests since on just T3 and how do they look like?

Hi everyone, I already told my story, I am self-medicating with only T3 for 8 years after I almost died from myxedema coma with perfectly normal thyroid...

Hi everyone, I already told my story, I am self-medicating with only T3 for 8 ye...

Hidden

•8 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for April 2016

Statins

Ct3m

TPO Antibodies

Blood results advice please

Hashimoto and pernicious anaemia..

Results just in from BH What do you think?

change of diet and lack of energy

Why are doctors so resistant to testing thyroid??

Hi from new guy

Niacin flush...help

Benefits (or not) of Inulin

Test Help Please

TPO high

Stomach pain?

Feeling tired, dizzy, energyless. Please help me understand my blood results.

Optimum TSH for Hashi's

Reynaud's and thyroid function

lower temperature after starting ndt

hi my name is marge

Help I can't lose weight even.with eating fat burning foods.

Help hypersensitive to thyroid medication

Armour

What To Do If Your TSH Is "Normal" And You Are Anything But! Plus a Printable Letter for Your Doctor! Izabella Wentz

Help with my results please!!

B12 recovery - how long?

Cholesterol

Mr Olly Jukes

More advice please

Carbimazole

Question for all of you who are self-medicating with T3 only: Have you ever had thyroid tests since on just T3 and how do they look like?

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All posts for April 2016

Statins

Ct3m

TPO Antibodies

Blood results advice please

Hashimoto and pernicious anaemia..

Results just in from BH What do you think?

change of diet and lack of energy

Why are doctors so resistant to testing thyroid??

Hi from new guy

Niacin flush...help

Benefits (or not) of Inulin

Test Help Please

TPO high

Stomach pain?

Feeling tired, dizzy, energyless. Please help me understand my blood results.

Optimum TSH for Hashi's

Reynaud's and thyroid function

lower temperature after starting ndt​

hi my name is marge

Help I can't lose weight even.with eating fat burning foods.

Help hypersensitive to thyroid medication

Armour

What To Do If Your TSH Is "Normal" And You Are Anything But! Plus a Printable Letter for Your Doctor! Izabella Wentz

Help with my results please!!

B12 recovery - how long?

Cholesterol

Mr Olly Jukes

More advice please

Carbimazole

Question for all of you who are self-medicating with T3 only: Have you ever had thyroid tests since on just T3 and how do they look like?

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