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Anxiety - is it the Cart Before the Hashimoto's Horse, or the Other Way Around?

For the past 4 years I've had several stressful events happen to me plus health issues (H Pylori, Hashimoto's, iron deficient anemia to name the biggest...

For the past 4 years I've had several stressful events happen to me plus health ...

thyroidrose

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Could I get your opinion on bloods?

Hi, I joined up a couple of weeks ago, as I think I have thyroid issues. I was planning to mostly lurk, and just ask a couple of questions, but I'm needing a...

Hi, I joined up a couple of weeks ago, as I think I have thyroid issues. I was p...

Cooper27

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Vitamin D may help prevent rheumatoid arthritis, suggests study

Although possibly more directly and obviously relevant to Rheumatoid Arthritis suffers, the frequency of low vitamin D here is such that it is just as...

Although possibly more directly and obviously relevant to Rheumatoid Arthritis s...

helvella

Administrator•7 years ago

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Does sleep from the previous night affect Adrenal Saliva Test?

I'm currently doing the Genova Comprehensive Adrenal Stress Profile saliva test and I'm worrying that it might not be accurate as my boyfriend came to bed at...

I'm currently doing the Genova Comprehensive Adrenal Stress Profile saliva test ...

Rachel357

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Concordia Pharmaceutical company overcharging for Liothyronine

Heard on BBC Radio2 earlier that Concordia are massively overcharging the NHS for liothyronine. 10 years ago one pack cost £4.46, it currently costs £258.19! A...

Heard on BBC Radio2 earlier that Concordia are massively overcharging the NHS fo...

AnneEvo

•7 years ago

5 Replies

DIO2, T3 and pregnancy

Hi, I've just received my DIO2 gene test results and have heterozygous variant genotype TA. Which was explained to me that this means I have a reduced ability...

Hi, I've just received my DIO2 gene test results and have heterozygous variant g...

Sodo

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Fed up, worried and just plain fed up!

Help please. These are my results as of this week but I still feel terrible. I’m suffering with thinning hair/ nails, fatigue (not waking up until 10 most...

Help please. These are my results as of this week but I still feel terrible. I’m...

Joant24

•7 years ago

13 Replies

T3/thyroid friendly endo, Oxon/Bucks/Berks borders?

Hi - I'm still struggling to feel well on Levo at the moment and my doctor has, whilst refusing the tests I would like on the NHS, told me to up my doses. I...

Hi - I'm still struggling to feel well on Levo at the moment and my doctor has,...

Lotika

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Need advice

Hello everyone I'm getting pain badly inside my right ear right eye and on right side head everyday it was intermittent before since I been diagnosed with...

Hello everyone I'm getting pain badly inside my right ear right eye and on right...

Samy3

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Thyroid issues

Hiii iam 20 years old .. iam suffering from hypothyroidism .. so I couldn't get period s more than two months please help me....

Hiii iam 20 years old .. iam suffering from hypothyroidism .. so I couldn't get ...

Sindhuarani

•7 years ago

2 Replies

New paper showing inadequacy of TSH as a diagnostic tool and a method for best assessment of treatment

We have a new paper out as below, discussing the relationships between TSH, FT4 and FT3 and the need to use all parameters in determining best treatment for...

We have a new paper out as below, discussing the relationships between TSH, FT4 ...

diogenes

Remembering•7 years ago

7 Replies

BBC News has this to say regarding T3 cost.....

I don't normally post but thought I would pass this on - then we can all add comments to it - people are pooh poohing one comment that says 'don't pay' by...

I don't normally post but thought I would pass this on - then we can all add com...

louhop

•7 years ago

3 Replies

The antidepressant has reduced my fT4...

I've been out of here for a while but in the meantime my doc. has prescribed me antidepressants. I've been around for almost a year since I took Cipralex...

I've been out of here for a while but in the meantime my doc. has prescribed me ...

adin

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Dr Chandry?

So in desperation having tried all suggestions and looking around this and the PA forum I emailed Dr Chandry to see if he though my problems could be B12...

So in desperation having tried all suggestions and looking around this and the P...

Emyloulou

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Have I screwed results and awful depression, feel worse i some ways, can you relate?ndt?

Hi May sound daft, I'm due new bloods taken today, after not having my levo for two days Have I done the unthinkable by just having a cup of tea?! Brain fog...

Hi May sound daft, I'm due new bloods taken today, after not having my levo fo...

Cup-cake7

•7 years ago

10 Replies

CONCORDIA FOUND GUILTY BY CMA PROVISIONALLY

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42063274 [Edited by admin to point out our guideline: 14. If you post a link, please at least explain briefly what people...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42063274 [Edited by admin to point out our g...

marigold22

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Timing of meds for blood test

I am going to do a blood test tomorrow but would like some advice re timing of meds please. I took both T4 and T3 at 7.45 this morning so I know I would take...

I am going to do a blood test tomorrow but would like some advice re timing of m...

infomaniac

•7 years ago

2 Replies

What!! Endo just called me-i dont think he has a clue.

Hi all im left feeling flabbergasted- he called to say that i can titrate my dose down to 5mgs of carbimazole now which i think i need anyway as my tsh was...

Hi all im left feeling flabbergasted- he called to say that i can titrate my dos...

Rmichelle

•7 years ago

30 Replies

Low t4

Ho i am struggling with weight loss whilst on NDT FOR 2 YEARS NO. Latest results TSH 0.025 (0.27 - 4.20) T4 * 9.8 (12.0 - 22.0) T3 5.43 ( 3.10 - 6.80) Can i...

Ho i am struggling with weight loss whilst on NDT FOR 2 YEARS NO. Latest results...

Peony57

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Concordia named and shamed in 5 live. BBC

Sorry. I have just realised how to post. Bit foggy🤔. Concordia named on BBC5 live about T3 putting price up by 6,000%. The body investigating have said...

Sorry. I have just realised how to post. Bit foggy🤔. Concordia named on BBC5 ...

Gcart

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Overactive thyroid & marathon training

Hi. I'm a newbie to this forum but not to thyroid issues. Medicated with Carbimazole and have a London Marathon place for April 2018. Does anyone have...

Hi. I'm a newbie to this forum but not to thyroid issues. Medicated with Carbi...

Hidden

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Doing it your own way.

I can't believe how many people have hyperthyroid. Has there been a steep increase or is it something that people suffer and haven't had a voice before? I was...

I can't believe how many people have hyperthyroid. Has there been a steep incre...

Ruane

•7 years ago

9 Replies

On low dose of levothyroxine

Hi I am new, I am 31 and on a low dose of levothyroxine but was on much more before. I am losing hair, gaining more weight, skin drier, passing stools less...

Hi I am new, I am 31 and on a low dose of levothyroxine but was on much more bef...

Bev70

•7 years ago

8 Replies

My girlfriend seems to be loosing too much weight

My girlfriend seems to be loosing too much weight. She eats more than I do and she's always hungry. She also has no hair growth on her legs...Like at all and...

My girlfriend seems to be loosing too much weight. She eats more than I do and s...

sugar_is_bad

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Needing Advice Please

Hello all, I'm on a small dose of levothyroxine 25mg and take it about half hour before tea and porridge every morning - I know this isn't ideal but I have to...

Hello all, I'm on a small dose of levothyroxine 25mg and take it about half hou...

Huddy1234

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Radio iodine treatment and cancer risk

Hi,I have recently been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism due to thyroid nodules.I have been offered RAI treatment and was okish about it until I read this...

Hi,I have recently been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism due to thyroid nodules.I ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

7 Replies

3.96 TSH ?? optimal TSH level for TTC??

Can Someone advice me please ?? 3.96 is the latest result( last month ) and I was told to do next test on December. Am not taking any medicine as I was told...

Can Someone advice me please ?? 3.96 is the latest result( last month ) and I ...

luv2017

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Blood tests

Hi all Got my blood test to do, should I stop taking Levothyroxine prior to it and if so how long in advance. Many thanks

Hi all Got my blood test to do, should I stop taking Levothyroxine prior to it a...

Tanngales

•7 years ago

1 Reply

TPO antibodies 204.5 (<34)

Hi I have TPO antibodies of 204.5 (<34) this was taken 4 years ago. I am on no treatment for thyroid. I am having symptoms which I think are low thyroid but...

Hi I have TPO antibodies of 204.5 (<34) this was taken 4 years ago. I am on no t...

Stellar17

•7 years ago

5 Replies

WP Thyroid Not in Production!

Help! I’ve got to reorder my NDT and the place I get it from says no strengths are in production at this time. Anyone know a brand that’s similar? 😫

Help! I’ve got to reorder my NDT and the place I get it from says no strengths a...

Girlslovescifi

•7 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for November 2017

Anxiety - is it the Cart Before the Hashimoto's Horse, or the Other Way Around?

Could I get your opinion on bloods?

Vitamin D may help prevent rheumatoid arthritis, suggests study

Does sleep from the previous night affect Adrenal Saliva Test?

Concordia Pharmaceutical company overcharging for Liothyronine

DIO2, T3 and pregnancy

Fed up, worried and just plain fed up!

T3/thyroid friendly endo, Oxon/Bucks/Berks borders?

Need advice

Thyroid issues

New paper showing inadequacy of TSH as a diagnostic tool and a method for best assessment of treatment

BBC News has this to say regarding T3 cost.....

The antidepressant has reduced my fT4...

Dr Chandry?

Have I screwed results and awful depression, feel worse i some ways, can you relate?ndt?

CONCORDIA FOUND GUILTY BY CMA PROVISIONALLY

Timing of meds for blood test

What!! Endo just called me-i dont think he has a clue.

Low t4

Concordia named and shamed in 5 live. BBC

Overactive thyroid & marathon training

Doing it your own way.

On low dose of levothyroxine

My girlfriend seems to be loosing too much weight

Needing Advice Please

Radio iodine treatment and cancer risk

3.96 TSH ?? optimal TSH level for TTC??

Blood tests

TPO antibodies 204.5 (<34)

WP Thyroid Not in Production!

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