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Betaine with pepsin - how long to work?

Hi again all - I was recently diagnosed with silent reflux and prescribed Omaprozal, which I took for a couple of days and made my entire body feel more acidic...

Hi again all - I was recently diagnosed with silent reflux and prescribed Omapro...

VickyWhitlock

•8 years ago

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Another set of questions on NDT as you are all so knowledgeable and really helpful and I remain confused

I am getting a bit confused by the system of obtaining NDT privately in the UK as neither the endocrinologist or my GP have ever taken my symptoms seriously:...

I am getting a bit confused by the system of obtaining NDT privately in the UK a...

cwill

•8 years ago

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Am I Missing Something?

Hi All I'm pretty new to this thyroid thing, but I've had asthma for a silly amount of time and have kept a record of my peak flow and medications for years,...

Hi All I'm pretty new to this thyroid thing, but I've had asthma for a silly amo...

Annista

•8 years ago

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Need some advice on handling doctors/getting help

Hello! I have read this community a lot and want to thank you all for your help and general guidance. I am reaching out as I have finally reached my wits end...

Hello! I have read this community a lot and want to thank you all for your help ...

verdantpraise

•8 years ago

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Do I have a Thyroid problem ?

This last week I have been feeling really ill, but not knowing what's wrong. I have a really tight feeling in my throat, coughing to the point I cannot stop....

This last week I have been feeling really ill, but not knowing what's wrong. I h...

ESmAe

•8 years ago

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Thyroid results

Just got my thyroid results and they are Tsh 3.31 ,range is 0.03-4.2 ,T4 is is17.9 and range is 10.6 - 23.2 , I have had a lot off inflammation in my hand...

Just got my thyroid results and they are Tsh 3.31 ,range is 0.03-4.2 ,T4 is is17...

Maggiemay12

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid

Have been suffering depression since August last year, all I wanted was counseling, as I was missing my late husband, I was put on a waiting list. in the mean...

Have been suffering depression since August last year, all I wanted was counsel...

hilarybarnett11

•8 years ago

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Resting heart rate of 105. Should I still take T3?

Hi People, I am on 100mg of T4 but still dont feel right. I have got my T3. I bought a pulse oximeter and have been checking my pulse for past few days. It has...

Hi People, I am on 100mg of T4 but still dont feel right. I have got my T3. I bo...

Babaji1971

•8 years ago

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Clinically euthyroid?

Ive just had a letter saying that i am now clinically euthyroid? What does this mean? Because i still feel like crap so how is this possible?

Ive just had a letter saying that i am now clinically euthyroid? What does this ...

Emilychazza98

•8 years ago

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Follow up post - Blood test results

So I got my results! Have added the notes printed beneath each reading Date 10th June 2016 Serum TSH level - <0.01 "Just out of normal range OK". (Range...

So I got my results! Have added the notes printed beneath each reading Date ...

hippowarrior

•8 years ago

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time of test info

I have a private blood test today using but horizons thyroid plus 12. As I could find no private clinics here ,I have had to find a nurse privately to do this...

I have a private blood test today using but horizons thyroid plus 12. As I coul...

ravensgeo

•8 years ago

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High Cortisol all day

What have people used successfully to lower their high cortisol? all four of my levels are high. Has anyone used propranolol ? Would be very appreciative of...

What have people used successfully to lower their high cortisol? all four of my ...

reliablerebel

•8 years ago

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Advice on high Tsh 28 normal T4

Could anyone advise on my high Tsh 28 free T4 13, gone from Tsh 8, 6 mths ago too antibodies 600, feeling ok not on any treatment. Very low progesterone 3 and...

Could anyone advise on my high Tsh 28 free T4 13, gone from Tsh 8, 6 mths ago to...

richard123

•8 years ago

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meds not getting delivered from Greece

hi i was wondering if any body else has had problem ordering t3 to the uk. i ordered from a place in greece the first order was over a month ago and its still...

hi i was wondering if any body else has had problem ordering t3 to the uk. i ord...

markgreenhill

•8 years ago

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When to take T3 when you are doing your blood test on thyroid hormones?

I am self-medicating with only T3 and I feel much better since I completely dropped Levo six months ago. I don't care much for blood tests because I am aware...

I am self-medicating with only T3 and I feel much better since I completely drop...

Hidden

•8 years ago

2 Replies

thermometer

doe anyone know where i can buy a glass thermometer please

elvera111

•8 years ago

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working out amounts of levothyroxine

hello can you tell me the easiest way to take 87 mg a day please

vivienneferreira

•8 years ago

11 Replies

ndt or t3 or t4

getting a little confused about difference between ndt, t3 and t4, i thought ndt was taken to raise t3 and 4.yet on some posts its saying dont take t3 by...

getting a little confused about difference between ndt, t3 and t4, i thought ndt...

elvera111

•8 years ago

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New labs.

Sorry all. My last post got somehow mixed up with an older one. I got my new labs for this month back. I am currently on 2.5 grAin or 150mg of erfa. I have...

Sorry all. My last post got somehow mixed up with an older one. I got my new la...

Diesel13

•8 years ago

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Can liothyronine push up tsh? Thanks

I was added 10 mg of liothyronine and my tsh went up to 12.8 mul from 0.2 ( needed for cancer supression) is the liothyronine at fault here please, at the...

I was added 10 mg of liothyronine and my tsh went up to 12.8 mul from 0.2 ( nee...

zebady

•8 years ago

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Cortisol Test Result

Hi, I had my results back today from Endo, but none of them have come back with any reference ranges..typical.. Anyway, my Cortisol which was taken at around...

Hi, I had my results back today from Endo, but none of them have come back with ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Is this normal Though my Doctor says I'm normal.

Just wondered if anyone else feels like I do. My doctor told me that my levels are fine, though I can not lose weight despite keeping fit and eating healthy. I...

Just wondered if anyone else feels like I do. My doctor told me that my levels a...

Andyp13

•8 years ago

18 Replies

T3

I'm new to the group but have read bits about T3 medication - I'm assuming these are tablets, people are asking a lot of questions about them ie but the...

I'm new to the group but have read bits about T3 medication - I'm assuming these...

Andyp13

•8 years ago

29 Replies

FASTER HEART RATE ON ARMOUR - THOUGHTS ANYONE ??

My pulse was always around 60.. Even on Levo. Now l am on Armour and have Ben on 2 grains for about three months. But now my pulse is constantly 80.... Which...

My pulse was always around 60.. Even on Levo. Now l am on Armour and have Ben on...

Jollypolly

•8 years ago

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Waiting to see Endo in Sept. Abnormal Prolactin. Any ideas how to medicate til then as still feeling terrible

January Serum TSH level 6.3 mu/L [0.4 - 5.5] Outside reference range Serum free T4 level 13.9 pmol/L [11.0 - 26.0] Borderline hypothyroid results. Suggest...

January Serum TSH level 6.3 mu/L [0.4 - 5.5] Outside reference range Serum free ...

MissT21

•8 years ago

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T3 & T4

I am on 175 synthroid and 15 mcg Cytomel - Now what ? TSH- L - 0.26 - 0.30 - 5.50mU/L T4 Free - 1911 - 22pmol/L T3 Free - 4.04.0 - 7.8pmol/L

I am on 175 synthroid and 15 mcg Cytomel - Now what ? TSH- L - 0.26 - 0.30...

Maryloo03

•8 years ago

1 Reply

some advice please

hello I'm new to all this I was diagnosed with an over active thyroid gland in April this year was put on 40mg carbimazole after my next blood tests was also...

hello I'm new to all this I was diagnosed with an over active thyroid gland in A...

manningliz

•8 years ago

6 Replies

New doctor stopped Levo(T4)!

So, I have visited a new doctor today and he has told me to stop taking Levo as T4+T3 combo has suppressed my TSH level. Results: TSH- 0.21 (Range- .27 - 4.2),...

So, I have visited a new doctor today and he has told me to stop taking Levo as ...

SohanFrankyy

•8 years ago

31 Replies

Hypothyroid, fat, no energy but I am not a sufferer of CFS!

Earlier in the week I saw my GP (a lovely doctor in training only around for 4 months) and I had asked him how can I get a diagnosis of chronic fatigue...

Earlier in the week I saw my GP (a lovely doctor in training only around for 4 m...

Iphoenix

•8 years ago

26 Replies

First results after thyroxine trial

Today I received my results, 7 weeks into my trial of 25mg. Last results in may my TSH was 9.28, FT4 15.7 so I am really pleased to see things heading in the...

Today I received my results, 7 weeks into my trial of 25mg. Last results in may ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for July 2016

Betaine with pepsin - how long to work?

Another set of questions on NDT as you are all so knowledgeable and really helpful and I remain confused

Am I Missing Something?

Need some advice on handling doctors/getting help

Do I have a Thyroid problem ?

Thyroid results

Thyroid

Resting heart rate of 105. Should I still take T3?

Clinically euthyroid?

Follow up post - Blood test results

time of test info

High Cortisol all day

Advice on high Tsh 28 normal T4

meds not getting delivered from Greece

When to take T3 when you are doing your blood test on thyroid hormones?

thermometer

working out amounts of levothyroxine

ndt or t3 or t4

New labs.

Can liothyronine push up tsh? Thanks

Cortisol Test Result

Is this normal Though my Doctor says I'm normal.

T3

FASTER HEART RATE ON ARMOUR - THOUGHTS ANYONE ??

Waiting to see Endo in Sept. Abnormal Prolactin. Any ideas how to medicate til then as still feeling terrible

T3 & T4

some advice please

New doctor stopped Levo(T4)!

Hypothyroid, fat, no energy but I am not a sufferer of CFS!

First results after thyroxine trial

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