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Help or advice welcome

I'm getting increasingly frustrated and upset with the response I'm getting from doctors in my surgery, to the extent I don't want to go even when I have to....

I'm getting increasingly frustrated and upset with the response I'm getting from...

ChristinaT

•8 years ago

51 Replies

Am I menopausal? So tired yet wide awake during the night, and early morning. Recent itching skin.high B12 high vit D, Help please

hi I'm supplementing daily with 5000 jarrows b12 ferrous fumarate420mg 125mg thyroxine 30mg T3 5000 vit D 3000 vit c Zinc Selenium 3000 fish oil Vit...

hi I'm supplementing daily with 5000 jarrows b12 ferrous fumarate420mg 125mg ...

Suin

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Start HC and surgery

Hi! I will start to take HC in a week when I receive it from provider. In four weeks i have two surgeries in one: rhynoplastia (nose) and tonsils. So i need to...

Hi! I will start to take HC in a week when I receive it from provider. In four w...

Kira86

•8 years ago

12 Replies

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T3 refusal - "A homosexuals 'right' to enjoy unprotected sex is now officially worth more than the health of some thyroid patients" Criminal

"Dear Doctor, I have made an appointment to see you and I will be asking for an explanation of why a homosexuals sex life is worth more than my life. How can...

"Dear Doctor, I have made an appointment to see you and I will be asking for an ...

juliat

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Increased THS level but Dr's increased my Carb

Hi All, I'm very new to this forum and am looking for any advice. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and put on 30mg of carb which over a few months was...

Hi All, I'm very new to this forum and am looking for any advice. I was diagnose...

Kez4225

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Test Results - Help with Interpretation Please!

Hi I now have the test results back as follows: Serum Free T4 Level = 15.2 pmol/L Serum TSH level = 7.82 mU/L High Serum Ferritin = 271 ug/L There may be more...

Hi I now have the test results back as follows: Serum Free T4 Level = 15.2 pmol...

PaulineB2016

•8 years ago

14 Replies

What does CRP mean?

On my Blue Horizon blood test results, under " biochemistry" it says my CRP should be less than 5.0, and it is (just) at 4.40mg/L. But what is CRP????!!!!

On my Blue Horizon blood test results, under " biochemistry" it says my CRP shou...

EleanorM-G

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Swanson Holy Basil

having problems purchasing Swanson Holy Basil caps, neither Amazon nor Fleabay seem to have any. Don't want to be left short of these with high cortisol...

having problems purchasing Swanson Holy Basil caps, neither Amazon nor Fleabay s...

Jefner

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Can adrenal supplements give you insomnia?

Last week I slept really well but on my 2nd week on adrenal cortex my old friend insomnia has returned. It feels like adrenaline is keeping me wired right now...

Last week I slept really well but on my 2nd week on adrenal cortex my old friend...

jc72

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Vitamin and mineral testing - can anyone recommend

I wonder if anyone can recommend a test for vitamins and minerals, I know i have some low levels, and before I start supplementing I would like a check as I...

I wonder if anyone can recommend a test for vitamins and minerals, I know i hav...

groaten

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Help understanding bloods please....

I've just had results from my latest blood test. My doctor requested T3 (Second doc to do so at my request) but the clinic has refused. GP also tested for...

I've just had results from my latest blood test. My doctor requested T3 (Second...

Mols_Bols1

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Help with blood test results please

Latest blood results since I have been on T4 T3 combo, I have built up to 75 T4 - 25 T3. Should I increase T3 and reduce T4 I haven't had any palpitations on...

Latest blood results since I have been on T4 T3 combo, I have built up to 75 T4 ...

evieb

•8 years ago

4 Replies

NDT - Here goes.....how long did it take you before you felt better?

Started on Sunday, took the plunge after contemplating for about three years, felt really apprehensive stopping Levo then doing a complete swap (as per sttm...

Started on Sunday, took the plunge after contemplating for about three years, fe...

Gillybean129

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Don't know where to turn next

Feeling really awful every couple of days, and just awful in between. Dizzy , pains in my arms and legs, headache , tinnitus, fatigue, thrumming body...

Feeling really awful every couple of days, and just awful in between. Dizzy , pa...

AliF

•8 years ago

30 Replies

Hypothroidism in children

My child's test (age 4) showed an under active thyroid. The Paedetrician advised that it be re tested many months later and the result was normal. Has anyone...

My child's test (age 4) showed an under active thyroid. The Paedetrician advised...

Mumsy1

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Hi

Hi, i am 38 had tt over 12yrs ago after graves disease & lots of problems. felt really well on levo for past 12yrs but now having a real crisis. developed...

Hi, i am 38 had tt over 12yrs ago after graves disease & lots of problems. felt ...

lisawhitehouse101

•8 years ago

7 Replies

How much is T3 in Turkey?

Hi, I'm off to Turkey on Friday. I'm hoping to stock up on T3. Does anyone know the cost please? Thanks!

Hi, I'm off to Turkey on Friday. I'm hoping to stock up on T3. Does anyone know ...

Pollyerrington

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Hashimoto patient test results - advice needed

Hi all, Am a little confused about the change in my results - antibodies went down, but TSH up - not sure if I should increase levo (currently on 112), or is...

Hi all, Am a little confused about the change in my results - antibodies went do...

malvisia

•8 years ago

3 Replies

What to say to the doctor!

Hi all. Could I have some advice please. I'm seeing the doctor for the third time tomorrow. I'm suffering from the usual hypo symptoms and have been off sick...

Hi all. Could I have some advice please. I'm seeing the doctor for the third tim...

Naz67

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Higher Nature Thyroid Support supplements

Hi, Anyone got experience of taking these? I've took one a day for a few days (am on levothyroxine). I've noticed I've been very tired, which I think might be...

Hi, Anyone got experience of taking these? I've took one a day for a few days (a...

salsapixie

•8 years ago

1 Reply

New here, oh my god more useful info than I can cope with in one go,

Bit about me, Born with CAH,been on HRT since 12 which is all fine nothing I can do about it and have learned to live with it. Was Hyperthyroid until about 10...

Bit about me, Born with CAH,been on HRT since 12 which is all fine nothing I can...

Porcia18

•8 years ago

6 Replies

hypo, PA and hashi need some advice re high blood pressure

Was going to do this yesterday but needed to calm down. GP referred me to a clinician as my case was too complicated for him but he did think F3 at bottom of...

Was going to do this yesterday but needed to calm down. GP referred me to a cli...

busterboy

•8 years ago

27 Replies

Thyroid (hashimotos) and acne

Do any of you ladies get bad acne breakouts, particularly when your period is due? Is this related to hashimotos?

Do any of you ladies get bad acne breakouts, particularly when your period is du...

ElizabethM

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Magnesium

Hi all, I have been taking magnesium Malaga and it seemed very good less aches better bowel movement but this last few days I have had stomach cramp and also...

Hi all, I have been taking magnesium Malaga and it seemed very good less aches b...

Sylvia22

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Overactive thyroid

I have had an underactive thyroid for 15 years. All of a sudden it has gone overactive and I am feeling very unwell. Being as I am 53 I also wonder if the...

I have had an underactive thyroid for 15 years. All of a sudden it has gone over...

Maryl2

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Is this the start of TED?

I'm currently on carbimazole whilst o decide if I want RAI or surgery but my eyes are bothering me. They feel swollen and my eyelids feel thick (sorry tricky...

I'm currently on carbimazole whilst o decide if I want RAI or surgery but my eye...

samspam

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Confused

Hi I'm a 19 yrs old girl. Went to GP with exhaustion and had some bloods done . After a follow up appointment I've been given meds for under active thyroid....

Hi I'm a 19 yrs old girl. Went to GP with exhaustion and had some bloods done . ...

Kapat1

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Vote for our advisers' research!

Just in case you haven't seen this: The journal, Endocrine Connections, is running a competition to find out which is the most popular paper over the last 2...

Just in case you haven't seen this: The journal, Endocrine Connections, is runni...

lynmynott

Partner•8 years ago

6 Replies

A little info on gut health in basic terms

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http://www.jamieoliver.com/news-and-features/features/how-to-have-a-healthy-gut/...

NatChap

•8 years ago

2 Replies

stopping t3

hi,i was wondering if i can stop thyroid meds dead. im on t3 and i dont plan to be on this for ever so can i just stop it when i feel like it???

hi,i was wondering if i can stop thyroid meds dead. im on t3 and i dont plan to ...

markgreenhill

•8 years ago

22 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2016

Help or advice welcome

Am I menopausal? So tired yet wide awake during the night, and early morning. Recent itching skin.high B12 high vit D, Help please

Start HC and surgery

T3 refusal - "A homosexuals 'right' to enjoy unprotected sex is now officially worth more than the health of some thyroid patients" Criminal

Increased THS level but Dr's increased my Carb

Test Results - Help with Interpretation Please!

What does CRP mean?

Swanson Holy Basil

Can adrenal supplements give you insomnia?

Vitamin and mineral testing - can anyone recommend

Help understanding bloods please....

Help with blood test results please

NDT - Here goes.....how long did it take you before you felt better?

Don't know where to turn next

Hypothroidism in children

Hi

How much is T3 in Turkey?

Hashimoto patient test results - advice needed

What to say to the doctor!

Higher Nature Thyroid Support supplements

New here, oh my god more useful info than I can cope with in one go,

hypo, PA and hashi need some advice re high blood pressure

Thyroid (hashimotos) and acne

Magnesium

Overactive thyroid

Is this the start of TED?

Confused

Vote for our advisers' research!

A little info on gut health in basic terms

stopping t3

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