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sagging skin

hello all. How can i come over the sagging skin problem in thyroird

mala1

•6 years ago

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Low tsh, normal ft4/ft3

Can anyone explain as not getting any answers from doctors ? 1 year ago i went to the dr's with issues with my heart and extreme dizzy spells, the drs advised...

Can anyone explain as not getting any answers from doctors ? 1 year ago i went ...

Vckij

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Endocrinology Scotland

Glasgow Scotland Endocrinology experience Hi to those looking for a good endocrinologist in Scotland. Glasgow in particular, there is none, well maybe...

Glasgow Scotland Endocrinology experience Hi to those looking for a good endocr...

Katekestral

•6 years ago

5 Replies

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Switching from Levothyroxine 50mcg to Thiroyd .Anyone with expierence what is the best and safest way to switch and any other expierence?

I have decided to start different thyroid medication called Thiroyd from GreaterPharma as had enough from this Levothyroxine -my bones are just cracking and...

I have decided to start different thyroid medication called Thiroyd from Greater...

Ari3

•6 years ago

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Molecular spectrum of TSHβ subunit gene defects in central hypothyroidism in the UK and Ireland

I suspect the idea of including Free T4 testing in the heel test done shortly after birth is highly desirable. TSH-only is nonsense. (This is far from the...

I suspect the idea of including Free T4 testing in the heel test done shortly af...

helvella

Administrator•6 years ago

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Low normal T4, normal TSH, breastfeeding

Hi all I'd like some advice and thoughts on my situation if possible please. I have a 3 year old and 4 month old who I have never been able to breastfeed...

Hi all I'd like some advice and thoughts on my situation if possible please. I h...

Sarahm_9

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Is it autoimmune?

Im very new to this my GP has only told me today that I’m suffering from under active thyroid and she’s going to start me on medication. I don’t think she’s...

Im very new to this my GP has only told me today that I’m suffering from under a...

Jb838

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Hypo to hyper and then back to normal?

I had a TSH level of 80 a year ago. started on 100 Levothyroxine, then increased to 150. This was too high and I went hyerthyroid. It is now back to normal as...

I had a TSH level of 80 a year ago. started on 100 Levothyroxine, then increased...

catherinera

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Visit to Nutritionist tomorrow; consulting for Hashimoto's, Adrenal fatigue, major food intolerances & gut biome.. Happy to pass on results

After waiting an age to consult with an experienced, and specialist Nutritionist I cannot wait. I have listed what I am consulting her about above in the...

After waiting an age to consult with an experienced, and specialist Nutritionist...

Poppy_the_cat

•6 years ago

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Advice please; Kefir Grains. Is it possible to rinse clean the dairy milk grains...to be able to re-use them with Ewe's milk instead??

I have tried to search on the internet, but cannot find the answer. Having just recently bought these dairy grains, I didn't really want to have to buy some...

I have tried to search on the internet, but cannot find the answer. Having just ...

Poppy_the_cat

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Magnesium and leaky gut

https://drcarolyndean.com/2017/02/leaky-gut-another-magnesium-deficiency-condition/ Lots of discussion on these threads over leaky gut and the implications....

https://drcarolyndean.com/2017/02/leaky-gut-another-magnesium-deficiency-conditi...

Danielj1

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Kefir Diary Update; attempting unpasteurised cow dairy Kefir... results.

Having done so well since late last October on coconut water Kefir, experiencing so may benefits, I thought I would attempt to transition to dairy kefir... I...

Having done so well since late last October on coconut water Kefir, experiencing...

Poppy_the_cat

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Blood results may suggest underactive thyroid.

I'm new here. I'm 34 and have had on going symptoms for a longtime. I'm under consultant care for possible crohns disease having on going investigations and...

I'm new here. I'm 34 and have had on going symptoms for a longtime. I'm under co...

abichesh101

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Cortisol Saliva results

Hi Here is my latest Cortisol Saliva test results. I'd be very grateful for any comments. Should I be supplementing? If so, how? I'd love to get my energy...

Hi Here is my latest Cortisol Saliva test results. I'd be very grateful for any ...

Fox123

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Help with blood results please

Hi, I picked up my results that I was given over the phone last week. The only count mentioned by my GP was tsh level which I’m told i’ll Be retested on...

Hi, I picked up my results that I was given over the phone last week. The only c...

MelonJ

•6 years ago

9 Replies

What are the alternatives to Levothyroxine, please?

Wish to know what alternatives there are to levo, please.

silverfox13

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Does anyone know what a normal T4 to T3 ratio is.

I am trying to get my child to have genetic test for resistance to thyroid alpha and am gathering as much information as possible. One of the indicators is an...

I am trying to get my child to have genetic test for resistance to thyroid alpha...

Hidden

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Help with blood results please

Hi, I picked up my results that I was given over the phone last week. The only count mentioned by my GP was tsh level which I’m told i’ll Be retested on...

Hi, I picked up my results that I was given over the phone last week. The only c...

MelonJ

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Toothpaste

Can anyone recommend a good flouride free toothpaste?

Kevz3016

•6 years ago

6 Replies

blood test results

my t4 is 0 and t3 is 7. i do not take any thyroxine only liothyronine at 50mcg a day. still feel extremely tired and put on weight forgot mention tsh result is...

my t4 is 0 and t3 is 7. i do not take any thyroxine only liothyronine at 50mcg a...

katherine107

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Grossman Cynomel: this post updated 20th FEB 2018 (twice)

I'm updating this post, again, as I've heard from several of you that the procedure used to pay for the meds works (see immediately below), so if other new...

I'm updating this post, again, as I've heard from several of you that the proced...

Tracer

•6 years ago

28 Replies

Gallbladder out

Hi all, after a week in hospital I was intially sent home the rushed back in a few days later to have my gallbladder removed last Sunday. Although I’m still...

Hi all, after a week in hospital I was intially sent home the rushed back in a f...

MrsO2510

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Blood results - advice

Hi I got some of my blood results back today can anybody help me with the results. T4 16 ranges (9-21) T3 1.5 ranges (0.9-2.4) TSH 1.3 ranges (0.2-4.5) B12...

Hi I got some of my blood results back today can anybody help me with the resul...

mistygrey

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Adrenal stress ?

Hi, Can someone help me please? I have been suffering from adrenal stress for years and have seen Dr Peatfield on and off as symptoms arise. I am need of help...

Hi, Can someone help me please? I have been suffering from adrenal stress for ye...

hebbyh

•6 years ago

2 Replies

West of Scotland Thyroid Support Group: next meeting Thursday 22 February 2018

I'm sure we all welcome the current milder weather as we edge towards the end of our shortest month! Purchase your hot beverage of choice from the café counter...

I'm sure we all welcome the current milder weather as we edge towards the end of...

SailingBy

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Grave's disease relapse

Hi there, I have had Grave's disease for over 10 years now. I could not bring myself to have it removed, therefore on and of meds (carbimazol low doses). Now I...

Hi there, I have had Grave's disease for over 10 years now. I could not bring my...

xxl02

•6 years ago

5 Replies

TSH ONLY !! New bloods 5th lot.

Hi guys, after the hospital loosing my last lot of bloods i now find just a tsh result and no frees, this is completley useless on its own!! Despite still...

Hi guys, after the hospital loosing my last lot of bloods i now find just a tsh ...

Rmichelle

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Under Active Thyroid & Supplements

Hi All, I have an under active thyroid and take 125mg of Levothyroxine per day. I also have a Hiatal Hernia and take 40mg of Pantaprazole per day. I have...

Hi All, I have an under active thyroid and take 125mg of Levothyroxine per day. ...

wallofbeans

•6 years ago

35 Replies

Autoimmune Protocol AIP diet

Hello, has anyone successfully reduced the amount of antibodies with AIP diet? As this is a very strict diet I wonder if there are other “lighter” versions...

Hello, has anyone successfully reduced the amount of antibodies with AIP diet? A...

Kari55

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Thyroid results - please help

CURRENT RESULTS AT THE END Hi. I've posted before about my girlfriend here. Could really use some help. She was diagnosed as hypothyroid in June 2016. Her...

CURRENT RESULTS AT THE END Hi. I've posted before about my girlfriend here. Coul...

JT13

•6 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for February 2018

sagging skin

Low tsh, normal ft4/ft3

Endocrinology Scotland

Switching from Levothyroxine 50mcg to Thiroyd .Anyone with expierence what is the best and safest way to switch and any other expierence?

Molecular spectrum of TSHβ subunit gene defects in central hypothyroidism in the UK and Ireland

Low normal T4, normal TSH, breastfeeding

Is it autoimmune?

Hypo to hyper and then back to normal?

Visit to Nutritionist tomorrow; consulting for Hashimoto's, Adrenal fatigue, major food intolerances & gut biome.. Happy to pass on results

Advice please; Kefir Grains. Is it possible to rinse clean the dairy milk grains...to be able to re-use them with Ewe's milk instead??

Magnesium and leaky gut

Kefir Diary Update; attempting unpasteurised cow dairy Kefir... results.

Blood results may suggest underactive thyroid.

Cortisol Saliva results

Help with blood results please

What are the alternatives to Levothyroxine, please?

Does anyone know what a normal T4 to T3 ratio is.

Help with blood results please

Toothpaste

blood test results

Grossman Cynomel: this post updated 20th FEB 2018 (twice)

Gallbladder out

Blood results - advice

Adrenal stress ?

West of Scotland Thyroid Support Group: next meeting Thursday 22 February 2018

Grave's disease relapse

TSH ONLY !! New bloods 5th lot.

Under Active Thyroid & Supplements

Autoimmune Protocol AIP diet

Thyroid results - please help

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