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Adding levo. to NDT.

Hi, I am presently taking 1.5 grains NDT. I have gradually increase but cannot get further than 1.5 grains. Previously I was taking 125mcg. levo. and felt...

Hi, I am presently taking 1.5 grains NDT. I have gradually increase but cannot g...

lucylocks

•8 years ago

9 Replies

How often should bloods be done?

I was diagnosed in April this year but not actually given any results. The doc phoned to tell me that my "thyroid was underactive and there is evidence of some...

I was diagnosed in April this year but not actually given any results. The doc p...

Lynnelaras

•8 years ago

4 Replies

New Blood test results, trying to find a decent endocrinologist in Essex. please help

BiochemistryCRP 2.90 <5.0 mg/LFerritin 66.8 20 - 150 ug/L Thyroid FunctionTSH 0.73 0.27 - 4.20 IU/LT4 Total H 147.7 64.5 - 142.0 nmol/LFree T4 H 24.06 12 - 22...

BiochemistryCRP 2.90 <5.0 mg/LFerritin 66.8 20 - 150 ug/L Thyroid FunctionTSH 0....

chloe30uk

•8 years ago

10 Replies

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overmedicated

HI I have been unwell since April was tested and was being over medicated, I went down to 100mg in mid August and am feeling much better but have ongoing...

HI I have been unwell since April was tested and was being over medicated, I wen...

ABVI

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Re-posted - Any advice-hypo?

Sorry I've reposted this as it seemed to be hidden and I couldn't work out how to change this once posted. Not diagnosed as hypo - yet. Ferritin 4 months ago...

Sorry I've reposted this as it seemed to be hidden and I couldn't work out how t...

Hidden

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Feeling low

Hello there, wondered if you clever people out there could help me I was diagnosed hashi's 2 years ago and have been taking 75of Levo. I've recently had a...

Hello there, wondered if you clever people out there could help me I was diagnos...

Lisalou72

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Private iron infusions in London

If u have low ferritin, supplements aren't working and your gp won't help - and you have cash - a private clinic in London is offering iron infusions for £650....

If u have low ferritin, supplements aren't working and your gp won't help - and ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

4 Replies

new results

hi everyone i had my bloods back from the drs and tsh is 0.47 which she said is normal pfft. i asked if they tested for t3 and t4 as asked and she said they...

hi everyone i had my bloods back from the drs and tsh is 0.47 which she said is...

Leahcollett3

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Please, I need more help. How to switch on T3.

This forum was extremely helpful, thank you so much for all information you are shearing. Please, I need more help. How to switch on T3. I have hypothyroidism...

This forum was extremely helpful, thank you so much for all information you are ...

olgadimitri

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Acronyms and initials....is this a good idea????

Hi folks I have found this site enormously helpful, as I sort out the mysteries of Hashis. HOWEVER! I know that there are repeated requests not to use...

Hi folks I have found this site enormously helpful, as I sort out the mysteries...

Hidden

•8 years ago

7 Replies

What are symptoms of a Hashi flare up?

Hi Been feeling a bit rubbish last few days. Not necessarily more tired, but my have a pain in left side of stomach which feels like I'm really bloated,...

Hi Been feeling a bit rubbish last few days. Not necessarily more tired, but my...

misha008

•8 years ago

1 Reply

week 45 weigh in

very dissapointed i know i shouldnt be but i had such a good week and lost 1lb all my meals were helthy and consisted of fresh meats and lots and lots of speed...

very dissapointed i know i shouldnt be but i had such a good week and lost 1lb a...

mandy72

•8 years ago

6 Replies

very swollen & painful legs

I wondered if anyone had any advice re the swelling up of legs, and the whole body. My legs especially get so sore and swollen with prominent veins. I have a...

I wondered if anyone had any advice re the swelling up of legs, and the whole bo...

angiegt

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Desperate for help.: exhausted, fat, undiagnosed

Hi all I am in same position as I was, two years ago. Although fatter. Over the summer my B12 finally dipped below the magic range and I was given injections....

Hi all I am in same position as I was, two years ago. Although fatter. Over the ...

kittysmummy

•8 years ago

6 Replies

T3 testing

Please can anyone point me in the right direction to get t3 test

Gb57

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Brain fog

Could anyone help with a list of tests I could ask for that could uncover another reason or diagnosis why I still suffer from bad intermittent brain fog . I...

Could anyone help with a list of tests I could ask for that could uncover anothe...

poppppy

•8 years ago

31 Replies

DIY diagnosis of illness is dangerous trend, say pharmacists

Whilst it is patently obvious that self-diagnosing and self-medicating is not the ideal form of medicine, I rather think this article is missing the...

Whilst it is patently obvious that self-diagnosing and self-medicating is not th...

helvella

Administrator•8 years ago

53 Replies

Do beta blockers interfere with thyroid meds?

Hi, I've just spend 4 days in hospital with atrial fibrillation. I have m.e and am on 80 mcg of t3 only for my hashis. I've been prescribed bisoprolol beta...

Hi, I've just spend 4 days in hospital with atrial fibrillation. I have m.e and ...

sulamaye

•8 years ago

25 Replies

Hashimoto's disease

Hi, I have Hashimoto's and currently taking small dose of Erfa thyroid and don't feel great. I have tried larger dosage, but still did'nt feel any better:(....

Hi, I have Hashimoto's and currently taking small dose of Erfa thyroid and don't...

janl41

•8 years ago

6 Replies

This Must Not Be Missed re All Autoimmune Diseases

This is the link re all Autoimmune Diseases. It's on now. Episode 1 Overview What really is auto-immune disease? The true impact of auto-immune...

This is the link re all Autoimmune Diseases. It's on now. Episode 1 Overview ...

shaws

Administrator•8 years ago

35 Replies

Help with sister's results

I have had help in past with my abnormal thyroid results and been able to convince my GP of my dosage needs to feel normal. My sister has been totally...

I have had help in past with my abnormal thyroid results and been able to convin...

sandybabywales

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Lactose Free Levothyroxine - how to get it

I wonder if anybody could help me. I need a lactose free Levothyroxine, L-Thyroxin Henning. How to go about to get it, either through my GP or directly from...

I wonder if anybody could help me. I need a lactose free Levothyroxine, L-Thyrox...

Margareta3

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Rt3 and rt3 ratio levels, endo pro t3 north west?

Hi, I'm new on here and have just had some bloods done privately as I don't feel levothyroxine is working for me (results in pic). I have normal tsh, t3,t4 but...

Hi, I'm new on here and have just had some bloods done privately as I don't feel...

Kdiver25

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Just had my first endocrinologist appointment and I'm more confused than ever!

Hello! After about 10 years of feeling so ill and not knowing why, I finally thought I had some answers. Using this forum I had ordered blood tests and they...

Hello! After about 10 years of feeling so ill and not knowing why, I finally tho...

Sick-and-Tired

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Advice

Hi everyone, has anyone with aps suffered with a sore throat, sore ears,lots of mucus in the nose and throat, I have for 3 months now and I'm rather concerned...

Hi everyone, has anyone with aps suffered with a sore throat, sore ears,lots of ...

Gilliansimba

•8 years ago

18 Replies

I need the levels explaining to me in dummy terms please!

So I have hypothyroidism and I'm on 150 Levothyroxine. My doctor has never told me my actual results just that I'm in normal range! so tomorrow thanks to an...

So I have hypothyroidism and I'm on 150 Levothyroxine. My doctor has never told ...

JadeJ

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Digestion problems w fibrous veg and alpha-galactosidase enzyme supplement

I see an alpha-galactosidase enzyme supplement is recommended to help digest fibrous veg. Does anyone else use/recommend this? I find I'm having to avoid more...

I see an alpha-galactosidase enzyme supplement is recommended to help digest fib...

puncturedbicycle

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Dr Says I'm not Hypo - can anemia wreak havoc on thyroid?

This will be a little long winded, so I do apologise. To give you some history - my mother and sister both had fibroyd tumours. My mother had Grave's disease...

This will be a little long winded, so I do apologise. To give you some history ...

jillaroo1228

•8 years ago

9 Replies

iron issues

Hello again, still struggling with this, thought I'd ask you guys what you think. (on a positive note, I finally got a referral to an Immunologist at...

Hello again, still struggling with this, thought I'd ask you guys what you thin...

catalonia13

•8 years ago

7 Replies

BRISTOL SUPPORT GROUP STARTS THIS FRIDAY 18TH NOV

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sallylush

•8 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for November 2016

Adding levo. to NDT.

How often should bloods be done?

New Blood test results, trying to find a decent endocrinologist in Essex. please help

overmedicated

Re-posted - Any advice-hypo?

Feeling low

Private iron infusions in London

new results

Please, I need more help. How to switch on T3.

Acronyms and initials....is this a good idea????

What are symptoms of a Hashi flare up?

week 45 weigh in

very swollen & painful legs

Desperate for help.: exhausted, fat, undiagnosed

T3 testing

Brain fog

DIY diagnosis of illness is dangerous trend, say pharmacists

Do beta blockers interfere with thyroid meds?

Hashimoto's disease

This Must Not Be Missed re All Autoimmune Diseases

Help with sister's results

Lactose Free Levothyroxine - how to get it

Rt3 and rt3 ratio levels, endo pro t3 north west?

Just had my first endocrinologist appointment and I'm more confused than ever!

Advice

I need the levels explaining to me in dummy terms please!

Digestion problems w fibrous veg and alpha-galactosidase enzyme supplement

Dr Says I'm not Hypo - can anemia wreak havoc on thyroid?

iron issues

BRISTOL SUPPORT GROUP STARTS THIS FRIDAY 18TH NOV

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