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levothyroxine

Up until 2 weeks ago i was getting mild neck pain but due to the last blood test i had the gp put my dose up to 125mg and gave me a prescription for more levo....

Up until 2 weeks ago i was getting mild neck pain but due to the last blood test...

joyce59

•8 years ago

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Starting Thiroyd update

A few weeks have passed now since the swap from Levothyroxine to Thiroyd (NDT). Still feeling good and the brain fog has certainly improved. I do feel as...

A few weeks have passed now since the swap from Levothyroxine to Thiroyd (NDT). ...

Frustratedmum

•8 years ago

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Off NDT for 4 days. What now? Can continue the dosage where I stopped or start from the lowest dose again?

Hey guys, My doctor delayed my prescription and then the pharmacy didn't have it in stock Then thecourier messed up which meant I had to be without the NDT...

Hey guys, My doctor delayed my prescription and then the pharmacy didn't have it...

Katka

•8 years ago

2 Replies

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Miss/take or reduce a dose since I dabbled !!! Did t3 go above range ??

Hi everyone First of all thanks for your advice the other day . This is my dilemma - I have been going great guns on NDT . 2 grain readings were all in range...

Hi everyone First of all thanks for your advice the other day . This is my dil...

Katoir

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Levothyroxine not working

Hi, I have underactive thyroid and have been prescribed levothyroxine tablets. I have been on them for 2 years and I don't feel any different, I am still...

Hi, I have underactive thyroid and have been prescribed levothyroxine tablets....

kuresakaji

•8 years ago

84 Replies

So tired but can't sleep

Can't cope I fall asleep if I sit for few mins in the day an at night I twist and turn for hours , tryed staying awake makes no difference I'm shattered

Can't cope I fall asleep if I sit for few mins in the day an at night I twist an...

Boyles1

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Hypothyroid and levothyroxine just about doing me in

I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism and prescribed Levothyroxine. I had no idea I had anything wrong with me, I did have night sweats, and thinning of...

I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism and prescribed Levothyroxine. I had...

Allienutter

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Max. dose of thyroid, Free T4 still too low

My doctor has slowly increased my desiccated thyroid medication up to the max. four pills per day (30mg x 4 = 120 mg) but my Free T4 level never increased into...

My doctor has slowly increased my desiccated thyroid medication up to the max. f...

superman1

•8 years ago

4 Replies

You don't need to read this if you don't take T3 but . .

I take T3, because I need it to stay alive and working. I'm a reasonably balanced and happy chap (although that's not always been the case, qv previous posts...

I take T3, because I need it to stay alive and working. I'm a reasonably balance...

mickstability

•8 years ago

38 Replies

WHAT DO I ASK DOC TO CHECK

Hi I am new to this site and would really appreciate your guidance. I have been on levothyroxine now for about 10 years, currently 150mg. During all of this...

Hi I am new to this site and would really appreciate your guidance. I have been ...

Janm51

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Added Cynomel to Levo??

Hi, I saw my endocrinologist and after years of complaining of hypo feelings, she has finally decided to let me try adding T3 to my T4 medication. I take 75mcg...

Hi, I saw my endocrinologist and after years of complaining of hypo feelings, sh...

Lfhbm

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Overdiagnosing thyroid cancer?

Interesting article with suggestion of involving patients in deciding on treatment for indolent thyroid lesions currently called cancer....

Interesting article with suggestion of involving patients in deciding on treatme...

Nanaedake

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Fillers in thyroid S

Should I be concerned about the fact it has talc and titanium fillers?

Gillybean129

•8 years ago

11 Replies

What happens when you have too much T4 kicking about?

Does anyone know what the symptoms, or the effects of having a lot of T4 kicking about are? I have to have a rather high FT4 level to achieve a high enough...

Does anyone know what the symptoms, or the effects of having a lot of T4 kicking...

Nanaedake

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Left arm and shoulder pain

I'm a truck driver just today my arm is in pain left side can't raise it up without helping with other arm

I'm a truck driver just today my arm is in pain left side can't raise it up with...

Russheffran

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Liver biopsy for mineral and toxic element status?

I am suspecting that my thyroid problems are due toxic elements. I know it sounds extreme, but is that probably the only very reliable method to get status for...

I am suspecting that my thyroid problems are due toxic elements. I know it sound...

newbie85

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Test redults

Hi please can anyone tell me if I should reduce my meds like my Dr wants me to even though I know it will make me poorly as they have been reduced before. My...

Hi please can anyone tell me if I should reduce my meds like my Dr wants me to e...

veryangirl44

•8 years ago

27 Replies

Help with results

Hi again . Id be so grateful if someone could help me with my thyroid function test which I got a copy of recently and were taken in February as I haven't a...

Hi again . Id be so grateful if someone could help me with my thyroid function t...

alfinno

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Is it worth testing antibodies again?

I am just about to order my thyroid check with Medicheck as they have some good offers at present, and i am due a re test in 4 weeks. I had my antibodies...

I am just about to order my thyroid check with Medicheck as they have some good ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Letter to GP from endo with some blood results and recommendations.

Hello, Just wondered if someone would cast a glance over this letter from the consultant that includes some info re: blood results. - I thought I was having my...

Hello, Just wondered if someone would cast a glance over this letter from the co...

SoozeJ

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Update and Info

On Wednesday evening I posted the following: After feeling unwell for a few weeks my Dr. ran a number of tests, two of which was are Serum free T4 level and...

On Wednesday evening I posted the following: After feeling unwell for a few week...

pw1402

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Adding t3

Hi. Does anyone know how long it takes to see the improvement having introduced 15mqT3 TO 75 levo? I have added t3 today. Any info on t3 would be great? How...

Hi. Does anyone know how long it takes to see the improvement having introduced ...

Agnes79

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Diet Coke or coffee with Nature-Throid

Hello! I have to take a second dose of my Nature-Throid in the afternoon and as It is supposed to be taken on an empty stomach I was wondering if it was still...

Hello! I have to take a second dose of my Nature-Throid in the afternoon and as...

Bluebird27

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Hair loss, chest pain and neck ache... Anyone else have these symptoms? Please recommend a good doctor...

Hi all, this is my first post. I'll make it as briefed possible. March 2016, I had radio iodine treatment for hyper... Afterwards I was put in a tiny 12.5mg of...

Hi all, this is my first post. I'll make it as briefed possible. March 2016, I h...

mpsun

•8 years ago

10 Replies

what to do

very hypo TSH 13.7 (0.38 - 5.33) FT3 4.9 ( 3.7 - 7.0) taking 25mcg T3 split in 2 doses and feeling better than i was while taking 40-50 (was suggested i was...

very hypo TSH 13.7 (0.38 - 5.33) FT3 4.9 ( 3.7 - 7.0) taking 25mcg T3 split in 2...

mandy72

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Vitamins (again)

I'm trying to do some research about when and what vits and minerals to take. Just come across an article that says: Diabetes. One study found that people who...

I'm trying to do some research about when and what vits and minerals to take. Ju...

Diyena

•8 years ago

14 Replies

What does this mean?

Had blood results back a while back which people commented on. Thank-you. What does Anti Thyroid Peroxidase - No action required (does this mean no test?)...

Had blood results back a while back which people commented on. Thank-you. What ...

misha008

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Dryness problems

Hi all Wondered if you had any advice for me. I have under active thyroid currently at ok levels I think. Also have fibromyalgia. I've suffered for many...

Hi all Wondered if you had any advice for me. I have under active thyroid curre...

Littlemissmuffet

•8 years ago

11 Replies

update on PALS

investigation should have ened yesterday recieved letter today saying due to the complexity of the investigation they are hoping to have it sorted by september...

investigation should have ened yesterday recieved letter today saying due to the...

mandy72

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Break in taking NDT

Hi guys, About 3 weeks ago I've run out of NDT (I take 1,5 grain), in the meantime it was out of stock but I've finally ordered it and it came few days ago, so...

Hi guys, About 3 weeks ago I've run out of NDT (I take 1,5 grain), in the meanti...

ziel

•8 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for September 2016

levothyroxine

Starting Thiroyd update

Off NDT for 4 days. What now? Can continue the dosage where I stopped or start from the lowest dose again?

Miss/take or reduce a dose since I dabbled !!! Did t3 go above range ??

Levothyroxine not working

So tired but can't sleep

Hypothyroid and levothyroxine just about doing me in

Max. dose of thyroid, Free T4 still too low

You don't need to read this if you don't take T3 but . .

WHAT DO I ASK DOC TO CHECK

Added Cynomel to Levo??

Overdiagnosing thyroid cancer?

Fillers in thyroid S

What happens when you have too much T4 kicking about?

Left arm and shoulder pain

Liver biopsy for mineral and toxic element status?

Test redults

Help with results

Is it worth testing antibodies again?

Letter to GP from endo with some blood results and recommendations.

Update and Info

Adding t3

Diet Coke or coffee with Nature-Throid

Hair loss, chest pain and neck ache... Anyone else have these symptoms? Please recommend a good doctor...

what to do

Vitamins (again)

What does this mean?

Dryness problems

update on PALS

Break in taking NDT

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