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No More Begging and Pleading with Misguided Doctors:Liberation through Self-education, and Action on Your Own Behalf

I think I've posted the following some time ago: Excerpt: At the same time, I've felt a mixture of other emotions from my memory of conversations with many...

I think I've posted the following some time ago: Excerpt: At the same time, I'v...

shaws

Administrator•7 years ago

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need your help with anxiety and Graves disease

I was diagnosed with Graves' disease in February this year and was put on 40mg Carbimazole and 40mg twice a day of Propranaolol. My Carbimazole was reduced to...

I was diagnosed with Graves' disease in February this year and was put on 40mg C...

Argie1

•7 years ago

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Special thanks to shaws grey goose clutter and raventhorpe

Seen Dr he has very reluctantly agreed to test for freet3 only cause I had the confidence to stand my ground (because of your advice) and I have said I will...

Seen Dr he has very reluctantly agreed to test for freet3 only cause I had the c...

Debsoxford

•7 years ago

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Is CoQ10 or Ubiquinol Helpful

What do members think about supplementing with CoQ10 (for under 30-year old people) or Ubiquinol (for over 30-year olds)? I read Dr Mercola's article on this...

What do members think about supplementing with CoQ10 (for under 30-year old peop...

Adam10

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Hit With Carbimazole!

Hi everyone I have just been diagnosed with Thyrotoxicosis and been prescribed 5 mg of Carbimazole which has got off to a bad start. I was pretty sick with...

Hi everyone I have just been diagnosed with Thyrotoxicosis and been prescribed ...

MickeyMack04

•7 years ago

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Difference between medication prescribed in Oz vs UK?

My friend in Australia is a fellow hashi's sufferer, but she didn't have any symptoms and it was discovered by chance due to an entirely different issue. She...

My friend in Australia is a fellow hashi's sufferer, but she didn't have any sy...

Syd35

•7 years ago

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Conversion problem- how to decide if T3 or NDT best way forward?

Hello all- still at the beginning of my journey. I'm working on getting optimum levels of vitamins and minerals etc but if I have a conversion problem (TSH...

Hello all- still at the beginning of my journey. I'm working on getting optimum...

Hattie007

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Lingering Virus or Hashi's flare. Could my thyroid levels be to blame?

Hi Has anyone had a lingering virus? I have felt out of sorts for about two months now. Aches and pains, dry tickly cough, headache, intermittent sore throat,...

Hi Has anyone had a lingering virus? I have felt out of sorts for about two mont...

lucylocks

•7 years ago

1 Reply

ThyroGold

Hi I have just purchased some ThyroGold from US, as I feel my T3 is a bit low. Is anyone else taking this med and if so how are you taking it? Have you...

Hi I have just purchased some ThyroGold from US, as I feel my T3 is a bit low. ...

Ali8655

•7 years ago

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Did anyone try meds with normal blood results?

Hello, Just wondering if anyone on here tried thyroid medication even though they had normal blood test results and if so what was the outcome? I have all the...

Hello, Just wondering if anyone on here tried thyroid medication even though the...

briskate

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Experienced members please help with supplements

I have hypothyroidism/Hashimotos which is being treated. What do I need to take for these results please? Thank you. FEB-2017 Ferritin 15 range 15 - 150...

I have hypothyroidism/Hashimotos which is being treated. What do I need to take...

Christie778

•7 years ago

1 Reply

slimming world update

1 1/2 off this week i made a meal plan and pretty much stuck to it allowing my self a day for a takeout also im not a fan of veg so decided to buy a soup maker...

1 1/2 off this week i made a meal plan and pretty much stuck to it allowing my s...

mandy72

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Re Proposed T3 removal from Prescription

Anyone, in Leicester to write to Shadow Health Secretary. jon.ashworth,mp@parliament.uk I've just tried emailing as I've still not got a reply -since 1st Apr,...

Anyone, in Leicester to write to Shadow Health Secretary. jon.ashworth,mp@parli...

UrsaP

•7 years ago

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Medichecks Blood Test

Can someone explain test results for me please. TSH 00.255 0.27 - 4.20 FT4 0.3 12 - 22 FT3 4.33 3.10 - 6.80 TA 291...

Can someone explain test results for me please. TSH 00.255 0.27 - 4.20 F...

mischa

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Tyhroid/neck scan

Hi there My levels of t3 was 3.9 and tsh was 110.9 at the beginning. What would results of a tyhroid/neck scan expect to look like at this level please? Is...

Hi there My levels of t3 was 3.9 and tsh was 110.9 at the beginning. What would ...

Demitria

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Advice please on alternative to levothyroxine

Hi I couldn't tolerate the level as it gave me a very swimmy feeling especially when driving When I see doctor again after my next tests I would like to feel...

Hi I couldn't tolerate the level as it gave me a very swimmy feeling especially ...

Jeppy

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Stop the Thyroid Madness

As more health areas are trying to stop prescribing T3 read this interesting link (apologies if it's already been posted)...

As more health areas are trying to stop prescribing T3 read this interesting lin...

GM50

•7 years ago

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How is hypothyroidism treated??

I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and when I did the ultrasound the result was enlarged thyroid but the problem is the doctor didn't give me any...

I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and when I did the ultrasound the resu...

mustalifah

•7 years ago

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Can anyone shed some light??

Dr says thyroid is functioning, won't treat me until TSH reaches 5.5. I feel like crap all the time HELP!

Dr says thyroid is functioning, won't treat me until TSH reaches 5.5. I feel lik...

Nicki24110

•7 years ago

13 Replies

B12 or B12 active test

Hi I'm just enquiring whether I need just the active b12 test done or both b12 and active to check my levels accurately? One is cheaper than the other and I...

Hi I'm just enquiring whether I need just the active b12 test done or both b12 a...

hoalarg

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Results not as expected

Had my own blood test done and have posted the results below. Not what I was expecting! Can the high iron cause weight gain and tiredness? Do I still need to...

Had my own blood test done and have posted the results below. Not what I was exp...

Hapyjackie

•7 years ago

4 Replies

my condition is hypothalamic lesion causing pituitary hormone deficiencies

I m new here. my name is Anne my conditions: hypothyroidism, adrenal n cortisol low level, diepedic insipidus. blood test every 3 months: THS; 0.001 t3 n T4...

I m new here. my name is Anne my conditions: hypothyroidism, adrenal n cortisol ...

Nsch

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Results and supplmentation

I've received the attached results and as I'm not getting much response from GP (does not know about reverse T3), I wondered if anyone knows of any supplements...

I've received the attached results and as I'm not getting much response from GP ...

Mitmystery

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Latest test results - advice welcome.

I have just received my test results from Medichecks. I had a similar test done last October, so I have enclosed both results. Since the test in October (I was...

I have just received my test results from Medichecks. I had a similar test done ...

Bellerin

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Some interesting Info...Bianco Lab

I stumbled across this and found it to be really interesting with a lot of info and some useful up to date studies, sorry If I am late to the party on this but...

I stumbled across this and found it to be really interesting with a lot of info ...

Rhsana

•7 years ago

3 Replies

What do these tests mean, please?

Hi everyone, I have had hypothyroidism for quite while now and have b12 deficiency so receive injections every 3 months. Also diagnosed as having IBS My...

Hi everyone, I have had hypothyroidism for quite while now and have b12 def...

Doubleblank

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Blood test results

I am on the PA site and having B12 injections. However I am suffering from tiredness, hair loss, weight gain and various other symptoms. I have just had my...

I am on the PA site and having B12 injections. However I am suffering from tired...

SusanMargaret47

•7 years ago

4 Replies

T3 Proposed Removal From Prescription

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UrsaP

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Apparently I don't have a thyroid problem.

Well, it looks like I need to leave this friendly and helpful community. Got my many blood tests back and all good apart from ferritin which needs bringing up...

Well, it looks like I need to leave this friendly and helpful community. Got my...

Essjay16

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Doc won't accept bloods tests not done by NHS..!!!

Saw Doc yesterday. She wasn't willing, or able, to do further blood tests as my results on Free T3, Free TF4 and TSH were within normal ranges. I said okay,...

Saw Doc yesterday. She wasn't willing, or able, to do further blood tests as my...

LadyBarb

•7 years ago

25 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2017

No More Begging and Pleading with Misguided Doctors:Liberation through Self-education, and Action on Your Own Behalf

need your help with anxiety and Graves disease

Special thanks to shaws grey goose clutter and raventhorpe

Is CoQ10 or Ubiquinol Helpful

Hit With Carbimazole!

Difference between medication prescribed in Oz vs UK?

Conversion problem- how to decide if T3 or NDT best way forward?

Lingering Virus or Hashi's flare. Could my thyroid levels be to blame?

ThyroGold

Did anyone try meds with normal blood results?

Experienced members please help with supplements

slimming world update

Re Proposed T3 removal from Prescription

Medichecks Blood Test

Tyhroid/neck scan

Advice please on alternative to levothyroxine

Stop the Thyroid Madness

How is hypothyroidism treated??

Can anyone shed some light??

B12 or B12 active test

Results not as expected

my condition is hypothalamic lesion causing pituitary hormone deficiencies

Results and supplmentation

Latest test results - advice welcome.

Some interesting Info...Bianco Lab

What do these tests mean, please?

Blood test results

T3 Proposed Removal From Prescription

Apparently I don't have a thyroid problem.

Doc won't accept bloods tests not done by NHS..!!!

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