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Just left my appointment with the Endo...

The long anticipated appointment with the Endo (Lewisham Hospital) just ended.. it was an anticipated dis-appointment. All my blood tests are normal (within...

The long anticipated appointment with the Endo (Lewisham Hospital) just ended.. ...

CosmosCat

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Exercise with Hyperthyroidism ??

Newly diagnosed as hyper on carbimazol 20mg for 3 weeks now,the diarrhoea has stopped and not so breathlessness,still get palpitations,is it ok to start...

Newly diagnosed as hyper on carbimazol 20mg for 3 weeks now,the diarrhoea has st...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Went to GP's for a medication review this morning

Had a call the other day to go for a medication review never had that before but as I rarely go the docs thought I should go. My opinion is that it's a box...

Had a call the other day to go for a medication review never had that before but...

Silverlady5

•8 years ago

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Waiting to be reffered for ultrasound and to endocrinologist.

I just thought I'd post in case I could help others. After 3 years of symptoms and only having my TSH checked and it being within range (3.09 & 3.13) I went...

I just thought I'd post in case I could help others. After 3 years of symptoms a...

Bushbaby83

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Hashimotos, recent blood test results, feeling awful :(

Hi Everyone I have posted on here several times and just wanted to share my recent Blue Horizon results. Very briefly, I have Hashimotos with very elevated...

Hi Everyone I have posted on here several times and just wanted to share my rece...

Elsa1509

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Multiple thyroid goiter

I have multiple thyroid, I have been diagnosed one year from now. I have done ultrasound , biopsy in both sides. My TSH is normal. So no medication for me....

I have multiple thyroid, I have been diagnosed one year from now. I have done ul...

Olalico

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Ordinations

Hi, I'v been ordinated 150 mikrogram Levaxin and 60 mikrogram Liotyronin each day. The doctor told me that I even could have 200 mikrogram Levaxin every day. I...

Hi, I'v been ordinated 150 mikrogram Levaxin and 60 mikrogram Liotyronin each da...

beocai

•8 years ago

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Blood results after taking 100 mcg of SYNTHROID for 8 weeks. Free T3 still low.

Hello. These are my results after 9 weeks taking 100 mcg of SYNTHROID, increased from 75 mcg. I am male, 38 years old, 72 kg: TSH: Before taking thyroid...

Hello. These are my results after 9 weeks taking 100 mcg of SYNTHROID, increased...

Lucas22

•8 years ago

4 Replies

NDT

Hi All, Can anyone who uses/has used NDT give me any reviews of various brands please? It is for my partner who has her thyroid removed and currently uses...

Hi All, Can anyone who uses/has used NDT give me any reviews of various brands ...

westward15

•8 years ago

4 Replies

hypothyroid - share my consultant journey

Hi all, I recently informed you that I would be meeting an NHS consultant after a referal from my GP (who refused to up the dose of Levothyroxine as long as...

Hi all, I recently informed you that I would be meeting an NHS consultant afte...

Jellyfish_1

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Interesting Article of an interview with Dr John Lowe

Excerpt: When it comes to the thyroid, are not listening to many of their patients. They drive the laboratory results to a desired target as primary treatment...

Excerpt: When it comes to the thyroid, are not listening to many of their patie...

shaws

Administrator•8 years ago

15 Replies

Help Getting rid of high RT3

Morning, I have high RT3 I know adding T3 may help. I am currently on Levo 100, taking supplements, gluten free etc also have Hashi, From what I gather some...

Morning, I have high RT3 I know adding T3 may help. I am currently on Levo 100,...

DollyDuck

•8 years ago

9 Replies

t4 big drop

had a retest from 6 weeks ago, 6 weeks ago i think it was 21 now its 5? didnt take pills for 4 days before test as ran out, would it make that much of a drop?

had a retest from 6 weeks ago, 6 weeks ago i think it was 21 now its 5? didnt ta...

dawnuk

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Pfizer fined £90 million for overcharging for meds

Pfizer have been fined because they overcharged NHS for anti epileptic drug! It was on breakfast news. I think the figures were £2.80 per pack increased to...

Pfizer have been fined because they overcharged NHS for anti epileptic drug! It...

crimple

•8 years ago

6 Replies

48 week weigh in

i was going to skip this one but here goes 4lb on how and why ......ive has a rotten itchy cough so been eating stratchy foods, biscuits, toast,...

i was going to skip this one but here goes 4lb on how and why ......ive has a ro...

mandy72

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Meds Decreased yet labs are doing the opposite:

Hey all... You have all been so hopeful and I am hoping to get some perspective. It has been two months since lowering my medicine. Most recently I was on...

Hey all... You have all been so hopeful and I am hoping to get some perspective...

misscliocat

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Blue horizen test

I tried to extract some blood yesterday for test snd failed . Blood every where except in the pot. Useless me. I so need to get retested for Folate and others....

I tried to extract some blood yesterday for test snd failed . Blood every where ...

Gcart

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Graves Decease

I was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism at the end of October but I had been suffering since July. my T3 was 34.7 an my T4 was 84.5 Are these extraordinary high...

I was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism at the end of October but I had been suffer...

Ryanm78

•8 years ago

17 Replies

dry dry leather tongue

Hi all, my mouth and tongues are stuck to everything! Worse than the next day hangover tongue. Am taking Epclusa for Hep C and Spironolactone for ascscities....

Hi all, my mouth and tongues are stuck to everything! Worse than the next day h...

Strike5223

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Is there any point in continuing with medication

Although I'm feeling passably ok I feel no better than that and I'm wondering really what the point of continuing with the medication is. I'm taking 125 mg...

Although I'm feeling passably ok I feel no better than that and I'm wondering re...

Steni

•8 years ago

6 Replies

t3

Had bloods done yesterday ,GP requested T3 and TSH but lab just did TSH .TSH is 0.81. Have pain in all joints ,nausea and itchy skin ,lethargy, insomnia ,on 40...

Had bloods done yesterday ,GP requested T3 and TSH but lab just did TSH .TSH is ...

susiebow

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Hair Loss, should I add t3?

I am suffering major hair loss. I am on WP Thyroid (65) and recently went back for blood work. T4 - 1.27 (0.82-1.77) Reverse T3 - 18.1 (9.2-24.1) TSH -...

I am suffering major hair loss. I am on WP Thyroid (65) and recently went back ...

sdp10112

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Levo Increase, Heartrate

Hi all. I'm still working with my endo to raise both my FT3 and FT4 levels and feel better. I was on 75 mcg of Levo for 30 years, but did not feel well...

Hi all. I'm still working with my endo to raise both my FT3 and FT4 levels and f...

Rivergirl

•8 years ago

22 Replies

T3 only pregnancy

Good evening all I presently take T3 only... long story, was confirmed as being allergic to T4 (levothyorxine) so instead prescribed T3 (liothyronine) only...

Good evening all I presently take T3 only... long story, was confirmed as being ...

KateUK

•8 years ago

21 Replies

Diagnosed today

I've been diagnosed with hypo thyroidism today. This has been a long time coming and have recently had almost nine weeks or so off work with fatigue and low...

I've been diagnosed with hypo thyroidism today. This has been a long time coming...

Ellenovember

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Update - Endo visit - don't know how I feel!

Well just back from my first endo appointment in 14 months!!! They've cancelled 1 and I cancelled 1 because they didn't send me the blood forms. Had problems...

Well just back from my first endo appointment in 14 months!!! They've cancelled...

Rita-D

•8 years ago

47 Replies

did anyone actually get back their hair with hypothyroidism?

anyone who had hypothyroidism actually got their full head if hair back? thing is i been off levo since 2014 and i feel a lot better the only thing is i have...

anyone who had hypothyroidism actually got their full head if hair back? thing i...

dn560

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Taking Care of myself

Hello, I'm afraid to even say anything cause I don't want to jinxx myself but Friday past i caught a sharp pain on the left side of my chest. Then a day a...

Hello, I'm afraid to even say anything cause I don't want to jinxx myself but Fr...

Jenca

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Unable to get more Thiroyd S Great Pharma via Usual Place

Today, I went to order more "Thiroyd" from my usual supplier to be told it was not available and they didn't know whether it would become available again in...

Today, I went to order more "Thiroyd" from my usual supplier to be told it was n...

BethDarrall

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Excipients what excipients?

I need to share this with you (I am losing hair and not because I am hypo)...I went to collect my trial 'name patient basis' 5mcg 84 x LT3 from the pharmacist,...

I need to share this with you (I am losing hair and not because I am hypo)...I w...

amasufindme

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for December 2016

Just left my appointment with the Endo...

Exercise with Hyperthyroidism ??

Went to GP's for a medication review this morning

Waiting to be reffered for ultrasound and to endocrinologist.

Hashimotos, recent blood test results, feeling awful :(

Multiple thyroid goiter

Ordinations

Blood results after taking 100 mcg of SYNTHROID for 8 weeks. Free T3 still low.

NDT

hypothyroid - share my consultant journey

Interesting Article of an interview with Dr John Lowe

Help Getting rid of high RT3

t4 big drop

Pfizer fined £90 million for overcharging for meds

48 week weigh in

Meds Decreased yet labs are doing the opposite:

Blue horizen test

Graves Decease

dry dry leather tongue

Is there any point in continuing with medication

t3

Hair Loss, should I add t3?

Levo Increase, Heartrate

T3 only pregnancy

Diagnosed today

Update - Endo visit - don't know how I feel!

did anyone actually get back their hair with hypothyroidism?

Taking Care of myself

Unable to get more Thiroyd S Great Pharma via Usual Place

Excipients what excipients?

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