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When will drs start checking the thyroid in cases of depression?

A distant cousin developed severe alcoholism in her 20s, with depression, anxiety and weight gain. It took several visits to A&E, the GP and three dry out...

A distant cousin developed severe alcoholism in her 20s, with depression, anxiet...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Followup blood test results...advise needed

I posted my daughters medication results a few months ago prior to her beginning her medication... here is the link and the tests were taken over two months...

I posted my daughters medication results a few months ago prior to her beginning...

Gerishan

•8 years ago

15 Replies

How ill did you feel before diagnosis?

The reason I ask is my GP rang me today regarding my recent blood results. My TSH hit 9.28 last May, Ft4 was 14 and Ft3 was 5.3. I was put on 25mg of...

The reason I ask is my GP rang me today regarding my recent blood results. My TS...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Endo today..........

So I saw my Endo this morning. She is sooooo full on its like you get shoved into a washing Machine and then chucked out at the end! She is also lovely, said...

So I saw my Endo this morning. She is sooooo full on its like you get shoved int...

Zuzka1

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Thyroid function results

Hi there, would anybody be able to advise me on this? I have been suffering from all possible symptoms of hypothyroidism for over 6 years. I have finally been...

Hi there, would anybody be able to advise me on this? I have been suffering fro...

Kata74

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Blood test result - should I be concerned?

Three of the readings are outside normal. Can anyone explain what this means. Full blood count Haemoglobin concentration 125 g/L [135.0 - 170.0] Outside...

Three of the readings are outside normal. Can anyone explain what this means. Fu...

g0ldfish246

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Exercise advice

Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any advice/experience in regard to exercise with an underactive thyroid? I know that I am currently outside of normal TSH...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any advice/experience in regard to exercise...

Alexandra987

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Test results - repost

Hi I am reposting this since my post has now disappeared onto another page. I am newly registered. I was diagnosed hypothyroid in 2014. My dose is 100mcg levo...

Hi I am reposting this since my post has now disappeared onto another page. I am...

Florrie1

•8 years ago

3 Replies

I want to change GP

I'm getting fed up with my GP's and I want to change to another surgery. I've had hypothyroidism for about 12 years. Diagnosed by Gordon Skinner. He put me on...

I'm getting fed up with my GP's and I want to change to another surgery. I've ha...

Stephsteph

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Despair with Weight

Hi All, This is my first post so please bear with me. So I am Male aged 47 with the following body definitions :- Weight 96kg (213 Lbs / 15.11 Stone Body Fat...

Hi All, This is my first post so please bear with me. So I am Male aged 47 with...

mbeaumont

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Off topic but any good vitamins to help knee joints

Hi guys A little off topic but can anyone recommended a good supplements for knee joints? I've heard glucosamine is good but wondered if anyone takes it on...

Hi guys A little off topic but can anyone recommended a good supplements for kn...

Lindsayf

•8 years ago

12 Replies

CEA elevated and hyperthyroid

Im new here and recently had my health checked. Saw the endocrinologist and clinically diagnosed Graves with TSH 0.9. She said it's mild thyroid issue and...

Im new here and recently had my health checked. Saw the endocrinologist and clin...

Dor1813

•8 years ago

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I've lost me

Hi my name is Carol I'm a 55 year old grandma to 10 and mother of 4. I've always been very hands on with my grandchildren and had loads of energy, that was...

Hi my name is Carol I'm a 55 year old grandma to 10 and mother of 4. I've always...

Birchy1961

•8 years ago

22 Replies

Thyroid Secret episode 9 lasts one!

Talks on how people healed. http://thethyroidsecret.com/how-they-healed/

Katepots

•8 years ago

1 Reply

when vitamin and nutritional deficiencies cause skin and nail changes

This link was posted yesterday by Jazzw and I think it deserves a post of its own on the importance of vitamin/mineral deficiencies and signs in our bodies....

This link was posted yesterday by Jazzw and I think it deserves a post of its ow...

shaws

Administrator•8 years ago

13 Replies

Changing from NDT to Levothyroxine

Hi all, I've been taking NDT (Thyroid-S) now for 3 years and have done pretty well on it. I have followed the guidelines from STTM regarding supplementing my...

Hi all, I've been taking NDT (Thyroid-S) now for 3 years and have done pretty w...

Dannia

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Shaking on right side

Hello I've had hashimotos for approx 10 years and am currently being treated with 100mcg of levothyroxine and 20mcg of liothyronine and feel fine from that....

Hello I've had hashimotos for approx 10 years and am currently being treated wi...

helen_m

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Blood Test Results Following Endo Consultation

I now have the results, but no ranges, TSH 0.82 FT4 16.3 & FT3 3.9 Based on these endo recommended trial 20mcg T3 split into 2 and reduce Levo from 75mcg to 50...

I now have the results, but no ranges, TSH 0.82 FT4 16.3 & FT3 3.9 Based on thes...

Shelley1954

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Doing an antibody test next week, increase gluten?

I have been pretty much gluten free since I realised that whenever I eat it i become very bloated, itchy, tired, blotchy and makes my stomach hurt. I am doing...

I have been pretty much gluten free since I realised that whenever I eat it i be...

skyrocket

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Blue Horizon vs Medicheck

Hi all I'm going to do a fingerprick Thyroid blood test in a couple of weeks time whilst on holiday in the UK. Are these two companies about the same in terms...

Hi all I'm going to do a fingerprick Thyroid blood test in a couple of weeks tim...

tracyd59

•8 years ago

25 Replies

Ayurvedic TIPS

Diabetic tips are very good

sodeteg

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Need help with thyroid

I was using a compounded version l thyroxine. Well the pharmacy I was getting it from messed something up and for 5 or 6 months ive been going down hill. I'm...

I was using a compounded version l thyroxine. Well the pharmacy I was getting it...

Shelleydwill

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Hashis/Thyroid gluten connection

This research is brilliant!! Thank you to whoever posted this! :-) https://chriskresser.com/the-gluten-thyroid-connection/

This research is brilliant!! Thank you to whoever posted this! :-) https://chri...

Rosie_P

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Lab results any advice

Tsh - 1.01 (0.35-4.94) Folate - 6.9 (3.10-220) Ferritin - 47 (10.00 -300) B12 - 1170 (187-883) Taking 1000 daily, doc said stop taking..but aren't results...

Tsh - 1.01 (0.35-4.94) Folate - 6.9 (3.10-220) Ferritin - 47 (10.00 -300) B12 - ...

Em_Lou

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Dr Brownstein's Blog

Some information from Dr B: http://blog.drbrownstein.com/?utm_source=eblast&utm_medium=email&utm_content=blog_link&utm_campaign=blast_new_blog...

Some information from Dr B: http://blog.drbrownstein.com/?utm_source=eblast&utm...

shaws

Administrator•8 years ago

4 Replies

Gluten free, help?

Hi everyone, a member has suggested I go gluten free, it is a scary thought. Can anyone give me any hints or tips, suggestions and results they have had from...

Hi everyone, a member has suggested I go gluten free, it is a scary thought. Ca...

blackcornish1964

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Overtreated with levo? Help please!

Hi, so I am having a really dodgy start on levothyroxine. I have been on 25mg for 4 days and have had bad 'hyper' symptoms. My blood pressure shot through...

Hi, so I am having a really dodgy start on levothyroxine. I have been on 25mg f...

Hidden

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Do antibodies get any lower?

So just back from my second visit to my lovely GP. I had no symptoms but did have hives a few months back, GP ordered bloody tests and these came back as TP...

So just back from my second visit to my lovely GP. I had no symptoms but did ha...

blackcornish1964

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Patronising GP - Refusing treatment for thyroid symptoms, normal TSH.

Hi All Sorry if this post includes things that many other people ask but I'm new and very pee'd off after a visit to my GP at the request of my Dermatologist....

Hi All Sorry if this post includes things that many other people ask but I'm new...

Obijedi

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Blood results - Vitamin D deficiency

Hi all many thanks for all the help in the past which made me ask for the additional blood tests and to my doctors surprise I have a Vitamin D deficiency and...

Hi all many thanks for all the help in the past which made me ask for the additi...

nigelm

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2017

When will drs start checking the thyroid in cases of depression?

Followup blood test results...advise needed

How ill did you feel before diagnosis?

Endo today..........

Thyroid function results

Blood test result - should I be concerned?

Exercise advice

Test results - repost

I want to change GP

Despair with Weight

Off topic but any good vitamins to help knee joints

CEA elevated and hyperthyroid

I've lost me

Thyroid Secret episode 9 lasts one!

when vitamin and nutritional deficiencies cause skin and nail changes

Changing from NDT to Levothyroxine

Shaking on right side

Blood Test Results Following Endo Consultation

Doing an antibody test next week, increase gluten?

Blue Horizon vs Medicheck

Ayurvedic TIPS

Need help with thyroid

Hashis/Thyroid gluten connection

Lab results any advice

Dr Brownstein's Blog

Gluten free, help?

Overtreated with levo? Help please!

Do antibodies get any lower?

Patronising GP - Refusing treatment for thyroid symptoms, normal TSH.

Blood results - Vitamin D deficiency

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