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Overactive thyroid

Hi, I am feeling a little scared ! Just been reading some of these posts and really wished I hadn't. I have been told that I am overactive and waiting for my...

Hi, I am feeling a little scared ! Just been reading some of these posts and rea...

Mandyb1973

•7 years ago

28 Replies

Terrible sudden pain in thigh muscles

Hi all. I recently added t 3 to my 100mcg of levo. Started with 6.5mcg for 3weeks then added another 6.5mcg I was noticing better sleep and a bit more energy....

Hi all. I recently added t 3 to my 100mcg of levo. Started with 6.5mcg for 3week...

Lulu_65

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Help please. Reacted to levo and seem same on ndt. Will t3 be better for me?

Hi all. Wonder if anyone has thoughts on this.... I couldn't stand more than 25 mcg levo without awful side effects. Eventually (6 drs, 2 endos later) got some...

Hi all. Wonder if anyone has thoughts on this.... I couldn't stand more than 25 ...

Olsbird

•7 years ago

16 Replies

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Vit/min results

Hi could someone please advise if these symptoms Hard stools Absent periods Weight gain Puffy feet Dry skin Tiredness Inability to retain information Weak...

Hi could someone please advise if these symptoms Hard stools Absent periods Wei...

FayeT

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Seeking closure for results/symptoms please

Hi I have just joined, I am 27 years old and diagnosed with under active in 2014. I went onto a different thyroid forum and was told I have thyroid cancer due...

Hi I have just joined, I am 27 years old and diagnosed with under active in 2014...

FayeT

•7 years ago

6 Replies

New symptoms

Hi I have Graves' disease, diagnosed 2 years ago and now med free for 3 months. Latest bloods serum TSH 1.49 mu/L range (0.20 - 4.50); serum free T4 14.3...

Hi I have Graves' disease, diagnosed 2 years ago and now med free for 3 months. ...

MumH

•7 years ago

4 Replies

3rd try to get clear results up

Sorry retried again I hope they are clearer x

Hidden

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Results received

I've reposted my results as they weren't very clear, I hope these help, any opinions appreciated thank you x

I've reposted my results as they weren't very clear, I hope these help, any opin...

Hidden

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Should 1st blood test after Hemithyroidectomy be a fasting blood test ?

I have my 6 week follow up blood test appointment confirmed at GP's after my Hemithyroidectomy to see if my remaining half is working. Should it be a fasting...

I have my 6 week follow up blood test appointment confirmed at GP's after my Hem...

Adele-84

•7 years ago

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RESULTS RECEIVED

Hi Everyone, I have at last received my blood results and wondered what you guys think, it still doesn't explain why I feel so exhausted before my period. I am...

Hi Everyone, I have at last received my blood results and wondered what you guys...

Hidden

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Hashimoto's

Hashimoto's Who can help and tell me if I need more thyroid hormone (I take Euthyrox 25 mcg/day, no T3), please? My numbers are: Ft4: 1.02 (0.89-1.76) Ft3:...

Hashimoto's Who can help and tell me if I need more thyroid hormone (I take Euth...

auraelya

•7 years ago

17 Replies

When will it get better?

I started taking Levothyroxine ca 3 months ago. I increased the dosage (per doctor's orders) every couple of weeks starting from 50 mcg to 150 mcg. First is...

I started taking Levothyroxine ca 3 months ago. I increased the dosage (per doct...

zerendipity

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Patient access

Those of you who have applied to see medical records and test results on patient access, how long did it take from you handed in the application til you could...

Those of you who have applied to see medical records and test results on patient...

lisan1

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Help with test readings

Hello. I live in Spain and until last week didn't know that I had an under-active thyroid. My Spanish is OK but the doctor doesn't speak any English. She...

Hello. I live in Spain and until last week didn't know that I had an under-acti...

LinMid

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Latest results? Advice pls and I converting T4 into T3?

Here are my latest results from 2.11.16 I had my Levothyroxine increased from 75/100 which I was only on 10 days due to a severe flare so my Endo increased it...

Here are my latest results from 2.11.16 I had my Levothyroxine increased from 75...

MissFG

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Baffled by new bloods following higher dose of levo

Hi I need some help interpreting new set of blood test results. Doctor increased my dose from 150mg to 175mg levothyroxine as I was experiencing hypo symptoms....

Hi I need some help interpreting new set of blood test results. Doctor increased...

Barton103

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Thyroid/Menopause Problems

hey about 18 months ago diagnosed as officially in menopause with drastic slump in hormone levels. Struggled since 12 months ago commenced Sertraline 50mgs...

hey about 18 months ago diagnosed as officially in menopause with drastic slump ...

snoopy1882

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Can I ask for some advice on my test results?

Hi all,can I have some advice please,in regards with my blood test results?Endo says she can't figure out what's going on with me,she only ran a scan on my...

Hi all,can I have some advice please,in regards with my blood test results?Endo ...

irme

•7 years ago

11 Replies

More price fixing news

It is reported that 20 US States have filed lawsuits against pharmas ( including TEVA) for price fixing. If only our Government was more proactive.

It is reported that 20 US States have filed lawsuits against pharmas ( including...

Treepie

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Is it normal to feel like this? Sorry to post again

I promise this is the last time I will post having a moan and seeking reassurance. I went through a lot of stress 5 years ago. My brother had a psychotic break...

I promise this is the last time I will post having a moan and seeking reassuranc...

Hidden

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Hashimoto in children

Hello. My daughter is 10 years old and has recently been diagnosed with under active thyroid Hashimoto disease. Is there anyone out there who has a child with...

Hello. My daughter is 10 years old and has recently been diagnosed with under ac...

Mum77

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Doctor / Endo recommendations London

Hello Health Unlockeders, Can anyone recommend a specialist in London? I have the list of private doctors from Thyroid UK but appreciate some actual real...

Hello Health Unlockeders, Can anyone recommend a specialist in London? I ha...

girlinoffice

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Need advice for Ferritin and Serum folate.....

i am Hypo (still have the symptoms afte r10 Years) and just been boosted up to 125 levo, I am taking B Vitamins in order to get them to the max, was wondering...

i am Hypo (still have the symptoms afte r10 Years) and just been boosted up to 1...

saltcoats

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Confusing results?

Hi there again After posting my last results that were on 27th October. I had some further blood tests done on 30th November I'm a little concerned that...

Hi there again After posting my last results that were on 27th October. I had so...

Abbychaya

•7 years ago

6 Replies

T3

Hi Everyone, I've been on T4 prescription for 3 years now, but my GP won't increase my dose from the basic 25 mcg even though my TSH levels have been...

Hi Everyone, I've been on T4 prescription for 3 years now, but my GP won't incre...

Bethechanger

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Vaginal dryness and shrinkage.

Are women with an underactive thyroid more prone to this? Could this be an imbalance in the Pituartuary gland and hormones secreted? Or is this something that...

Are women with an underactive thyroid more prone to this? Could this be an imbal...

Whitenightingale

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Left branch bundle block.

Has anyone here found they have a Left branch bundle block after they were diagnosed and on thyroxine? It is to do with the electricity in the ❤️ heart.

Has anyone here found they have a Left branch bundle block after they were diagn...

Whitenightingale

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Free NHS prescriptions for those on Thyroid meds

I'm going to add in a tip: I just received my 5 year NHS exemption from prescription charges, which is available to all who are on meds for Thyroid for more...

I'm going to add in a tip: I just received my 5 year NHS exemption from prescrip...

Prettytired

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Slight chest pain too much T3/pooling?

I am at the moment over medicated on 2 grains NDT, I have cut this back to 1.5 for the last week, the only symptoms I have had are feeling a bit shaky and the...

I am at the moment over medicated on 2 grains NDT, I have cut this back to 1.5 ...

Gillybean129

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Worried!! Hyper on carbimazol,gaining weight!!!

Please help! Started taking carb 6 weeks ago ,when I was newly diagnosed hyper,I am suddenly gaining weight!! Last week my weight was 8stn 4lb and I've put on...

Please help! Started taking carb 6 weeks ago ,when I was newly diagnosed hyper,I...

Hidden

•7 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for December 2016

Overactive thyroid

Terrible sudden pain in thigh muscles

Help please. Reacted to levo and seem same on ndt. Will t3 be better for me?

Vit/min results

Seeking closure for results/symptoms please

New symptoms

3rd try to get clear results up

Results received

Should 1st blood test after Hemithyroidectomy be a fasting blood test ?

RESULTS RECEIVED

Hashimoto's

When will it get better?

Patient access

Help with test readings

Latest results? Advice pls and I converting T4 into T3?

Baffled by new bloods following higher dose of levo

Thyroid/Menopause Problems

Can I ask for some advice on my test results?

More price fixing news

Is it normal to feel like this? Sorry to post again

Hashimoto in children

Doctor / Endo recommendations London

Need advice for Ferritin and Serum folate.....

Confusing results?

T3

Vaginal dryness and shrinkage.

Left branch bundle block.

Free NHS prescriptions for those on Thyroid meds

Slight chest pain too much T3/pooling?

Worried!! Hyper on carbimazol,gaining weight!!!

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