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Graves Disease - latest results

Haven't got the full set, because the endo didn't have access to a printer in the clinic (but can collect from GP): After 5 weeks of 2x 40mg/day Carbimazole:...

Haven't got the full set, because the endo didn't have access to a printer in th...

Valarian

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Swollen hands

Hi got up this morning and have swollen hands a headache and feel sick, my feet and legs ache, does anyone else feel like this in the morning? This happened...

Hi got up this morning and have swollen hands a headache and feel sick, my feet ...

Tulips51

•7 years ago

27 Replies

beta-blockers and thyroid hormone

This is an excerpt from the late Dr. Lowe's website: Propranolol is a beta-blocker, and it’s a highly effective antidote to thyroid hormone. It’s so...

This is an excerpt from the late Dr. Lowe's website: Propranolol is a beta-bloc...

Hidden

•7 years ago

33 Replies

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Accidentally took 2 does of thyoxine...

Anyone else done this? 🙄

Suzievos

•7 years ago

44 Replies

Severely dry eyes

Anyone else suffering from dry eyes? Been told I have blepharitis which can only be managed. . Washing eye line with baby shampoo, have hylo forte drops and...

Anyone else suffering from dry eyes? Been told I have blepharitis which can only...

Linny17

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Symptoms: tailbone pain, aches, wake early and low folic acid.

Iv previously had overactive thyroid with goitre. Had RAI and now take thyroxine 100. Had a urinary infection a few weeks ago. Got antiobiotics. Still feel...

Iv previously had overactive thyroid with goitre. Had RAI and now take thyroxine...

Kimple123

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Those with experience with Levothyroxine

Hello, I've recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism whilst having blood tests for perimenopause. The tests also showed that I have a severe vitamin D...

Hello, I've recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism whilst having blood test...

sam8de

•7 years ago

58 Replies

Looking for advice.

Hi. I've just joined this site for two reasons. My daughter has Graves disease. I have primary hyperparathyroidism with possible 4 gland hyperplasia. I had a...

Hi. I've just joined this site for two reasons. My daughter has Graves disease. ...

hollyhobbi

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Levothyroxine v thyroxine

Levothyroxine and Thyroxine, are they exactly the same drug ? If not what is the difference ? Thank you

Levothyroxine and Thyroxine, are they exactly the same drug ? If not what is the...

Tiggey22

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Newly diagnosed Graves/graves eye disease!!!!!!

newly diagnosed Graves/graves eye disease. I was severly overactive..In feb I had a free T4 of more than 70 pmo/l and fully surpressed TSH . i had the...

newly diagnosed Graves/graves eye disease. I was severly overactive..In feb I...

youb

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Advice needed

Just wondering if I could get some advice off other people. I got referred to a endocrinologist because I had a thyroid test back in December that they said...

Just wondering if I could get some advice off other people. I got referred to a ...

Ashley124

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Any experience of Dr Mark Spring please

By private message only please. Many thanks :-)

blogsy2

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Results a bit vague

Hi everyone I'm very newly diagnosed as having an under active thyroid I wondered if anyone could advise me please My results in the very beginning were found...

Hi everyone I'm very newly diagnosed as having an under active thyroid I wondere...

Kazbe

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Low Hb with high Ferritin level

My 2 year old daughter's Hb level dropped as low as 6 with ferritin level 290. After blood transfusion hb level reached 12 but now after 2 months hb level is...

My 2 year old daughter's Hb level dropped as low as 6 with ferritin level 290. A...

Waqasamjad

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Self medicating, bad idea ?

I am currently on holiday and considering buying levothyroxine and t3 if i csn get it over the counter. Hubby is really against me doing this but im at my wits...

I am currently on holiday and considering buying levothyroxine and t3 if i csn g...

Irishjen

•7 years ago

22 Replies

RA etc

Hi I am suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis and side affects. A frustrating problem at the moment is dry sore eyes, HYLO Forte makes them sting.

Hi I am suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis and side affects. A frustrating pro...

RichardTH

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Do you get worse before you get better??

Looking for advice, my Mum recently increased her Thyroxine. Although her levels where "normal" she had really bad fatigue. Sleeping most of the day & hardly...

Looking for advice, my Mum recently increased her Thyroxine. Although her levels...

Mags_23

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Tiromel T3, is it safe?

Hiya! I am trying to purchase T3 without a precription to try it as a small dose in addition to my 100mcg of Levo. I have sourced Cytomel from Mexico but can...

Hiya! I am trying to purchase T3 without a precription to try it as a small dose...

Hidden

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Barretts Esophagus and Thyroid problems.

Not very knowledgable about medical issues. Been taking Levithyroxine for 20 years. Diagnosed with Barretts Esophagus in Oct 16. Also diagnosed at same time...

Not very knowledgable about medical issues. Been taking Levithyroxine for 20 ye...

Claytonjean

•7 years ago

9 Replies

what to tell doctor freaking out about suppressed TSH...?

This is something that I have been wondering more and more about lately, especially since living in a system where you have a doctor for every...

This is something that I have been wondering more and more about lately, especia...

Hidden

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Reposting - any comments on my results? Please.

Hi, I'm reposting as I didn't have any replies I'm afraid. I'm undermedicated I think , but want to use this as the baseline to switch to NDT. Also, my B12...

Hi, I'm reposting as I didn't have any replies I'm afraid. I'm undermedicated ...

mb008

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Hypothyroid & low B12 - painful feet

Hi everyone - I was diagnosed six weeks ago as hypothyroid, a low B12 and low vitamin D. I have started on 50mcg Levothyroxine and I had 6 x 1mg injections of...

Hi everyone - I was diagnosed six weeks ago as hypothyroid, a low B12 and low vi...

SheNew

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Blood Results

I have just changed doctors who have stopped all my medication as she is saying I don't have a thyroid problem, despite being on 100mcg for 3 years. My...

I have just changed doctors who have stopped all my medication as she is saying ...

Serendipity_28

•7 years ago

12 Replies

How long to re-test after T3 dose change on T4/T3 combo?

Hello all. So we say one should wait at the minimum, 6 weeks before a re-test of blood following a T4 dose change, but what about a change in T3 if the T4 dose...

Hello all. So we say one should wait at the minimum, 6 weeks before a re-test of...

Hattie007

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Test results

I finally got my results, but I don't understand them they are all well within ranges that were provided but I still feel awful. Anti dna natural double...

I finally got my results, but I don't understand them they are all well within r...

Aralyn

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Thyroid problem sorted in Bulgaria

Hi, I am from Bulgaria but I've lived in Ireland for the last 20 years. I got a problem with my thyroid and for the first time I faced a brick wall in Ireland....

Hi, I am from Bulgaria but I've lived in Ireland for the last 20 years. I got a ...

susue1

•7 years ago

2 Replies

What is a thyroid attack??

So since iv been to c a new endo they have to run all the tests on me agian before i no whts going on coz my antibodies are high..bt rite now i cant breath...

So since iv been to c a new endo they have to run all the tests on me agian befo...

Cassie101

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Buying natural thyroid hormone

Since I'm struggling with levo I've been wondering where I could buy the natural stuff. I've been reading through posts and wondering if there actually are any...

Since I'm struggling with levo I've been wondering where I could buy the natural...

mrneduc

•7 years ago

30 Replies

Medication advice, please!

I have been doing a Nutritional Ketosis diet for nearly 3 years now, and although initially I noticed some improvement I have plateaued and now feel like I am...

I have been doing a Nutritional Ketosis diet for nearly 3 years now, and althoug...

LaraDing

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Joint pain

Hi does anyone else suffer with leg pain from sitting to standing, I find I struggle to walk the first few steps or even getting out of the car to walk it's a...

Hi does anyone else suffer with leg pain from sitting to standing, I find I stru...

Tulips51

•7 years ago

18 Replies

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All posts for July 2017

Graves Disease - latest results

Swollen hands

beta-blockers and thyroid hormone

Accidentally took 2 does of thyoxine...

Severely dry eyes

Symptoms: tailbone pain, aches, wake early and low folic acid.

Those with experience with Levothyroxine

Looking for advice.

Levothyroxine v thyroxine

Newly diagnosed Graves/graves eye disease!!!!!!

Advice needed

Any experience of Dr Mark Spring please

Results a bit vague

Low Hb with high Ferritin level

Self medicating, bad idea ?

RA etc

Do you get worse before you get better??

Tiromel T3, is it safe?

Barretts Esophagus and Thyroid problems.

what to tell doctor freaking out about suppressed TSH...?

Reposting - any comments on my results? Please.

Hypothyroid & low B12 - painful feet

Blood Results

How long to re-test after T3 dose change on T4/T3 combo?

Test results

Thyroid problem sorted in Bulgaria

What is a thyroid attack??

Buying natural thyroid hormone

Medication advice, please!

Joint pain

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