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Gut biome analysis- has anybody had this test done. Any advice pls

Having both read and seen Dr Michael Mosley's on his excellent TV programme, I feel that having a gut biome analysis- may be vital for me. Cost is one issue,...

Having both read and seen Dr Michael Mosley's on his excellent TV programme, I f...

Poppy_the_cat

•7 years ago

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My Daydream re the troublemakers in Thyroid illnesses

I have a fantasy / daydream that diogenes and 4 or 5 other scientists, doctors (Dr Midgley?) who completely understand the current problems regarding both the...

I have a fantasy / daydream that diogenes and 4 or 5 other scientists, doctors (...

marigold22

•7 years ago

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Can anyone recommend an open minded competent endocrinologist in London, Berkshire or the City of Oxford?

I am a man aged 68, and this is my first post. Six months ago I visited my GP (for the first time for several years) because I was short of breath and and...

I am a man aged 68, and this is my first post. Six months ago I visited my GP ...

leylandi

•7 years ago

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A Simple Common Cold!!!!

I have a complaint!!!! Regarding ignorant unsympathetic family members!! So the other half got a cold and past it to the daughter who kindly donated it to...

I have a complaint!!!! Regarding ignorant unsympathetic family members!! So ...

Snoddyoddbod

•7 years ago

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Named Patient Basis

I have been on Armour Thyroid for a while now, and was receiving through the NHS in Gloucestershire. But then I moved, and my new GP tried to prescribe it for...

I have been on Armour Thyroid for a while now, and was receiving through the NHS...

ElRR

•7 years ago

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West of Scotland Thyroid Support Group: next meeting Thursday 7 December 2017

Last meeting before Christmas! Please note this is a week earlier than usual, as it's the Festive Season. Get a mince pie and your hot beverage of choice from...

Last meeting before Christmas! Please note this is a week earlier than usual, as...

SailingBy

•7 years ago

1 Reply

C Reactive Protein

Hi everyone. I’m really struggling with pain and stiffness at the moment. On my last blood test my C Reactive protein was 5.9 (range <5.0). Is this just a...

Hi everyone. I’m really struggling with pain and stiffness at the moment. On my ...

Michaeladell

•7 years ago

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Help understanding bloods

Hi, just wondering if anyone can help me with my latest bloods. My endo increased my thyroxine to 225mcgs per day to try and bump up my conversion to T3. But...

Hi, just wondering if anyone can help me with my latest bloods. My endo increase...

Sodo

•7 years ago

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NDT supply

Please PM me (do not post) with supply methods for NDT. I have had Hashimoto's for years, was prescribed T4 only which only reduced the symptoms, got myself...

Please PM me (do not post) with supply methods for NDT. I have had Hashimoto's ...

ontheotherhand

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Endo appointment

I have been referred to for review. I have been given appointment for Jan 19th I feel it is too long.

I have been referred to for review. I have been given appointment for Jan 19th I...

Afaghieh

•7 years ago

11 Replies

NHS Endocrinologist

I have seen a local NHS endocrinologist who still holds on to the belief that autoimmune thyroid disease cannot be reversed and that the only treatment is to...

I have seen a local NHS endocrinologist who still holds on to the belief that au...

Guineapiggy

•7 years ago

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Importing meds

Just listening to Radio 4. Someone on there, I believe was director of Phoenix pharmaceutical s. Mainly it was re Brexic but said if they couldn’t resource...

Just listening to Radio 4. Someone on there, I believe was director of Phoenix...

Gcart

•7 years ago

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Graves

I saw my consultant yesterday and he took me off my carmizbole without warning and he never even looked at me I was just wondering if it is normal

I saw my consultant yesterday and he took me off my carmizbole without warning a...

Demonkitten666

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Help needed for supplements

Hi. I’m on levothyroxine 3 days at 150mg and 4 days at 125mg. Wanting to try something to help convert the main T one. Also can anyone recommend supplements...

Hi. I’m on levothyroxine 3 days at 150mg and 4 days at 125mg. Wanting to try s...

Shaza-1970

•7 years ago

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Other specialities in NHS not using their brains

Revealed: How doctors have unlocked the secret to halving stillbirths... by using a very old-fashioned technique to help reverse the UK's appallingly high...

Revealed: How doctors have unlocked the secret to halving stillbirths... by usin...

marigold22

•7 years ago

16 Replies

How to deal with TSH obsessed doctors...?

Has anyone ever told a doctor to his or her face that you intended to stay on T3 or NDT even if it suppresses the TSH and the doctor is unhappy about that? I...

Has anyone ever told a doctor to his or her face that you intended to stay on T3...

Hidden

•7 years ago

29 Replies

Sudden cough coming from thyroid area

For the past mouth I’ve had what started off as what we thought was a common cold, but over the time I’ve had it it’s continued to worsen. Some of the symtoms...

For the past mouth I’ve had what started off as what we thought was a common col...

Iheartcats

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Underactive thyroid

Hi is it normal to lose a lot of hair though underactive thyroid

Bond1055

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Going gluten free, advice please

Hi could anyone advise how to go gluten free with Hashimotos please. Despite my partner constantly offering me biscuits/cakes loaded with gluten I am prepared...

Hi could anyone advise how to go gluten free with Hashimotos please. Despite my ...

Tish1178

•7 years ago

25 Replies

Should I give up?

Hi, I am new to this and I have come here because I really feel like giving up with why I continue to feel so unwell. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in...

Hi, I am new to this and I have come here because I really feel like giving up w...

Sammy_H

•7 years ago

36 Replies

Cause of Hypothyroidism

Hi, I'm new to this but relieved to read the stories of so many. I'm hypothyroid and was diagnosed about 3 years ago when I was 23. My mum has hypothyroidism...

Hi, I'm new to this but relieved to read the stories of so many. I'm hypothyroid...

PaigeRP

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Other results for daughter

TPO antibodies >1000 (<34) TG antibodies 378.5 (<115) Vitamin B12 183 (190 - 900) Ferritin 11 (15 - 150) Folate 3.2 (4.6 - 18.7) Vitamin D total 20.2 (severe...

TPO antibodies >1000 (<34) TG antibodies 378.5 (<115) Vitamin B12 183 (190 - 900...

Kolo69

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Ferritin

How can I discuss low ferritin result with GP please? I discussed it with him once and he refused to help me thanks

How can I discuss low ferritin result with GP please? I discussed it with him on...

Lauren15

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Help with supplements please

Ferritin 23 (30 - 400) in August 2017, was 95.5 in January 2017. Confirmed as anaemic Folate 2.24 (2.5 - 19.5) in August 2017, was >20 in January 2017....

Ferritin 23 (30 - 400) in August 2017, was 95.5 in January 2017. Confirmed as an...

Khora

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Graves

Hi I am new, I have pernicious anaemia and I also have Graves disease. Are the 2 connected? Thankyou TSH 0.02 (0.2 - 4.2) FREE T4 25.6 (12 - 22) FREE T3 4.2...

Hi I am new, I have pernicious anaemia and I also have Graves disease. Are the 2...

Emmz2

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Advice please

Hi I am new, I am at a complete loss. I was diagnosed hypothyroid in 2012 and I currently take 150mcg Levo. My partner is being completely unsupportive and...

Hi I am new, I am at a complete loss. I was diagnosed hypothyroid in 2012 and I ...

Tish1178

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Please some help....

My daughter has been underactive thyroid since her teens, 9 years ago....she was prescribed levothyroxine ....her dosage never changed from 25mg. She's now an...

My daughter has been underactive thyroid since her teens, 9 years ago....she was...

grute

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Overmedicated results

Hi I am new, endo says my latest results were caused by me and they would never show overmedication had I have followed his treatment plan which I did. He left...

Hi I am new, endo says my latest results were caused by me and they would never ...

Khora

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Just checking

Had a thyroid check done, the results look normal i have had done previous test, below. Just wanted some advice. I have a b12, folate, iron and vitamin d...

Had a thyroid check done, the results look normal i have had done previous test,...

Cazzie91

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Hi new member - pernicious anaemia and underactive thyroid - fairly new diagnosis

Hi I am new to this site. I was diagnosed with PA and underactive thyroid last November 2016. I was started on a low does 25mcg of levothyroxine and I had...

Hi I am new to this site. I was diagnosed with PA and underactive thyroid last...

Seira

•7 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for December 2017

Gut biome analysis- has anybody had this test done. Any advice pls

My Daydream re the troublemakers in Thyroid illnesses

Can anyone recommend an open minded competent endocrinologist in London, Berkshire or the City of Oxford?

A Simple Common Cold!!!!

Named Patient Basis

West of Scotland Thyroid Support Group: next meeting Thursday 7 December 2017

C Reactive Protein

Help understanding bloods

NDT supply

Endo appointment

NHS Endocrinologist

Importing meds

Graves

Help needed for supplements

Other specialities in NHS not using their brains

How to deal with TSH obsessed doctors...?

Sudden cough coming from thyroid area

Underactive thyroid

Going gluten free, advice please

Should I give up?

Cause of Hypothyroidism

Other results for daughter

Ferritin

Help with supplements please

Graves

Advice please

Please some help....

Overmedicated results

Just checking

Hi new member - pernicious anaemia and underactive thyroid - fairly new diagnosis

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