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Article linking ME/CFS to Thyroid issues

Anyone seen this? I was particularly interested in the HHV-6 virus, which I haven't heard about before. I'm also interested in a possible link between ME/CFS...

Anyone seen this? I was particularly interested in the HHV-6 virus, which I hav...

Winegum2

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Finasteride and Levothyroxine

My Dad has just had his results back from his recent blood test of which the Dr did not give the actual results, but apparently my dads level of levothyroxine...

My Dad has just had his results back from his recent blood test of which the Dr ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Advice need before I see an Endocrinologist

I had my thyroid removed in 2014 due to a goitre which got too big to be treated in any other way. Ever since the operation my Tsh has been suppressed but my...

I had my thyroid removed in 2014 due to a goitre which got too big to be treated...

Baggieswidow

•5 years ago

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One year on and somehow I'm nearly back where I started.

This is a wall of text, so apologies in advance :) It'd be great if someone can help me figure out what's going on with my medichecks blood test results. As...

This is a wall of text, so apologies in advance :) It'd be great if someone can ...

Cominghome

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Notes on test results

Hi All, thank you for a very informative forum. I wonder if anyone knows who puts " no further action" on test results. I have some test results that are...

Hi All, thank you for a very informative forum. I wonder if anyone knows who put...

Mannequin18

•5 years ago

1 Reply

NDT - increase/decrease/feel cr😢p

Guidance please, desperate Hashimotos help... Been 8mths on NatureThroid. Was up to 2.5 grains at peak, back down to 1 grain at present. Never seemed to be...

Guidance please, desperate Hashimotos help... Been 8mths on NatureThroid. Was up...

Angie_Phalange

•5 years ago

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Opinions on blood test Results please xx

Hi All! I've been diagnosed with under active thyroid about 3 years and most of the time feel pretty rubbish. Everytime my dose is raised, usually by my own...

Hi All! I've been diagnosed with under active thyroid about 3 years and most of...

Lbstyle

•5 years ago

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It's official I've Hashimotos - so how soon can I see changes?

Diagnostic blood testing started on 13 Feb, I've been on Levothyroxine since 14 Feb, I've had one dose change and am being tested again on 27 March. I've had a...

Diagnostic blood testing started on 13 Feb, I've been on Levothyroxine since 14 ...

Dingoatemybaby

•5 years ago

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Medichecks

Can anyone please tell me if NHS doctors in the north east accept medicheck results .I'd like to have their tests done but it would seem a waste of money if...

Can anyone please tell me if NHS doctors in the north east accept medicheck res...

pet-lamb

•5 years ago

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Tinnitus/Ginkgo biloba

Visited otorinolarilogos (ear nose and throat specialist) to check my ears and ask about my tinnitus. Ears were clean and uninfected - my hearing levels were a...

Visited otorinolarilogos (ear nose and throat specialist) to check my ears and a...

Crete

•5 years ago

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Liothyronine

Have you had liothyronine stopped by endocrinologist or G.P. How are you feeling since this happened? Have you had to go online to buy?

Have you had liothyronine stopped by endocrinologist or G.P. How are you feeling...

Loutraki56

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Digestive supplements

Can anyone recommend a good quality digestive enzyme supplement and also live bacteria supplement. I’m trying to treat my acid reflux naturally.

Can anyone recommend a good quality digestive enzyme supplement and also live ba...

Sunnydevon

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Paper linking inadequate therapy to cardiac risks

New paper in Thyroid: Thyroid Vol. 29, No. 3 Duration of Hyperthyroidism and Lack of Sufficient Treatment Are Associated with Increased Cardiovascular...

New paper in Thyroid: Thyroid Vol. 29, No. 3 Duration of Hyperthyroidism and L...

diogenes

Remembering•5 years ago

19 Replies

Cortisol blockers?

Hello again - I have been chatting to Heloise, who kindly looked at my recent results for me. I am thinking (yet again!) that my high cortisol level is causing...

Hello again - I have been chatting to Heloise, who kindly looked at my recent re...

Bellerin

•5 years ago

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Liothyronine 5mcg

Is there anyone being prescribed 5mcg of Liothyronine on the NHS in the Uk please. Thanks.

Is there anyone being prescribed 5mcg of Liothyronine on the NHS in the Uk pleas...

Loutraki56

•5 years ago

12 Replies

TT and tsh

Hi all Just a quick question Has TT due to cancer. It was contained with in the thyroid so no spread I know TSH has to be suppressed under 1 What will...

Hi all Just a quick question Has TT due to cancer. It was contained with in th...

paul1979

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Cushings ? Would my GP refer on these results alone? X

Hi I wondered if anyone could shed some light on these results & if it even warrants a referral.. I got them done with medichecks, but reluctant to even...

Hi I wondered if anyone could shed some light on these results & if it even warr...

44Maxine

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Help me please! Throat mucus/tightness.

(Just for reference I am a 23 year old male) Anyway, I got really sick over two years ago. I was congested with an unbelievable amount of mucus. I also had...

(Just for reference I am a 23 year old male) Anyway, I got really sick over two ...

Omps13

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Paul Price - Swindon - Endocrinologist

Hi I have been referred to Paul Price in Swindon - has anyone else been to him and can you let me know how he was? Also if anyone has any recommendations of...

Hi I have been referred to Paul Price in Swindon - has anyone else been to him a...

joayres

•5 years ago

1 Reply

ERFA Thyroid 60mg

Hello all. I wonder if anyone can translate this to tell me what quantities of T3 and T4 in mcg terms are in this tablet. My computer doesn't even have that...

Hello all. I wonder if anyone can translate this to tell me what quantities of ...

learner100

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Should I go on levothyroxine?

Hello all! After having a bit of a struggle for the last 8 months, I've found both a primary and endocrinologist who are helpful and open to solving my...

Hello all! After having a bit of a struggle for the last 8 months, I've found bo...

hummingbird88

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Five weeks traveling facial numbness severe headaches and high blood pressure especially diastolic. Now tingling in legs below knees

Facial numbness headaches

Horsegal

•5 years ago

4 Replies

In need of a new T3 (Tiromel) supplier

Hi, I emailed my usual T3 supplier in Cyprus (I have been using this supplier since 2015) but the email keeps bouncing back so i don’t think she is selling T3...

Hi, I emailed my usual T3 supplier in Cyprus (I have been using this supplier si...

katyw

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Wanted: Medical sources on under-medicated hypothyroidism and pregnancy. Thank you.

UPDATE I have just learnt my results from 25 February were TSH 0.84 FT4 10.1 FT3 3.0 The Consultant provided no reference ranges, has no problem with...

UPDATE I have just learnt my results from 25 February were TSH 0.84 FT4 10....

Kitty1watson

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Heartburn

The Levothyroxine compound made for me is causing me major heartburn! I took protonix last night hoping it would help. It didn’t. Usually the Levothyroxine...

The Levothyroxine compound made for me is causing me major heartburn! I took pro...

Sailfish2019

•5 years ago

16 Replies

33 reasons for loss of hair

Alkaline Phosphatase Decreased & Loss of Eyebrow Hair: Causes & Reasons ... https://www.symptoma.com › Scribbled across this in my search to find out why my...

Alkaline Phosphatase Decreased & Loss of Eyebrow Hair: Causes & Reasons ... http...

Karen154

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Doctors can’t delist patients for complaining

I understand that this is a fear of many people using this forum. It is important to understand that the NHS, the Care Quality Commission and the General...

I understand that this is a fear of many people using this forum. It is importan...

holyshedballs

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Fastest way to step down 1/4 grain NDT

I need to decrease my dosage of NDT from 2.75 grains of NDT to 2.5 grains. I've heard it was always harder to decrease the dosage due to the 10 day half life...

I need to decrease my dosage of NDT from 2.75 grains of NDT to 2.5 grains. I've ...

ak_83

•5 years ago

11 Replies

BP meds//weight gain

I have Hashimotos so weight control has been a problem but I was put on Bisoprolol to lower my blood pressure and my weight is going up by the day. I’ve put...

I have Hashimotos so weight control has been a problem but I was put on Bisopro...

Ireness

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Latest test results

Hi! I’m after your support please. Attached are my latest test results which I’d like your comments on. Not the full suggested list (consultant directed) but...

Hi! I’m after your support please. Attached are my latest test results which I’d...

Kip4

•5 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for March 2019

Article linking ME/CFS to Thyroid issues

Finasteride and Levothyroxine

Advice need before I see an Endocrinologist

One year on and somehow I'm nearly back where I started.

Notes on test results

NDT - increase/decrease/feel cr😢p

Opinions on blood test Results please xx

It's official I've Hashimotos - so how soon can I see changes?

Medichecks

Tinnitus/Ginkgo biloba

Liothyronine

Digestive supplements

Paper linking inadequate therapy to cardiac risks

Cortisol blockers?

Liothyronine 5mcg

TT and tsh

Cushings ? Would my GP refer on these results alone? X

Help me please! Throat mucus/tightness.

Paul Price - Swindon - Endocrinologist

ERFA Thyroid 60mg

Should I go on levothyroxine?

Five weeks traveling facial numbness severe headaches and high blood pressure especially diastolic. Now tingling in legs below knees

In need of a new T3 (Tiromel) supplier

Wanted: Medical sources on under-medicated hypothyroidism and pregnancy. Thank you.

Heartburn

33 reasons for loss of hair

Doctors can’t delist patients for complaining

Fastest way to step down 1/4 grain NDT

BP meds//weight gain

Latest test results

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