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Should I trust my gp?

My gp tells me total thyroidectomy for multinodular goiter is a simple operation. What do you think ?

My gp tells me total thyroidectomy for multinodular goiter is a simple operation...

Fiaxseed

•5 years ago

72 Replies

A link between Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and hyperthyroidism.

I read (but not very widely) that there is a link between MS and hyperthyroidism. Does anyone out there know if untreated hyperthyroidism (like for years) can...

I read (but not very widely) that there is a link between MS and hyperthyroidism...

LAHs

•5 years ago

34 Replies

Significance of Anti-TPO as an Early Predictive Marker in Thyroid Disease

Many people have asked what the significance of Thyroid Peroxidase antibodies is in those who currently have no obvious thyroid hormone issues. This paper...

Many people have asked what the significance of Thyroid Peroxidase antibodies is...

helvella

Administrator•5 years ago

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Dr.sohir

Please i used t4only with several years but no improvement t3 is very low if i increase dose tsh over low then i cant increase dose when i take t3 i improved...

Please i used t4only with several years but no improvement t3 is very low if i i...

Sohir

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Medichecks results

Hello folks. It's a little while since I've been on, and the last couple of months haven't been great for me, with a ramp up in symptoms (fatigue, shedding...

Hello folks. It's a little while since I've been on, and the last couple of mont...

MMaud

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Thyroid

I have been diagnosed with hypothyroid in 2016 till now it just up and down, l just visited my doctor on the 28th of August and he changed my medication and I...

I have been diagnosed with hypothyroid in 2016 till now it just up and down, l j...

Zbsk

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Changing Brands - should I worry?

Hi I’ve just moved house (and area). I went into 2 local pharmacies today to find out which brand of levothyroxine I will be dispensed if I just have...

Hi I’ve just moved house (and area). I went into 2 local pharmacies today to fin...

Lovecake

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Is it best to have t4 middle of range or top

Hi haven’t posted for a while . Was just wondering if anyone could give me some advise about t4 ? Is it best to be middle of the range or top of the range . I...

Hi haven’t posted for a while . Was just wondering if anyone could give me some ...

Sharon-1152

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Won't hold a curl

Has anyone noticed that there hair won't curl? My hair is lifeless and dry.

Loralei55

•5 years ago

6 Replies

convincing gp

hi there, just wondering if anyone has a paper or article i can quote at my next appt at gp. i am on NDT thiroyd and am doing fine on it, i feel pretty...

hi there, just wondering if anyone has a paper or article i can quote at my nex...

thyroidnodules

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Been Diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism - Will I be able to complete my teacher training this Sept?

I (23f) was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism just over a month ago now. I have been given propranolol to slow my heart rate and stop the anxiety and hand tremors...

I (23f) was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism just over a month ago now. I have bee...

piggypotter95

•5 years ago

15 Replies

tomorrow is the day....yikes

i need my head tested im hurting from all the walking this month ill be doing or trying to walk 2 miles a day(my aim is 60 miles for the month) all proceeds...

i need my head tested im hurting from all the walking this month ill be doing or...

mandy72

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Magnesium

Is it advisable to supplement with magnesium even if you aren't deficient in it. Just wondered if like some test levels it's best optimal. I had mine tested...

Is it advisable to supplement with magnesium even if you aren't deficient in it....

Rock_chick1

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Loads more heart palpitations while camping - reduced cortisol?

Dear All, For the third time now, I have experienced far more heart palpitations at night especially when I am camping, compared to being at home. I end up...

Dear All, For the third time now, I have experienced far more heart palpitations...

TakeCareOfYourself

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Splitting T3 tablets

Following my last appointment with an endo (who prescribed me 10mcg t3 along with 50mcg levo) I’m about to pick up my meds for the first time from the pharmacy...

Following my last appointment with an endo (who prescribed me 10mcg t3 along wit...

Mickeydooley

•5 years ago

28 Replies

Secondary adrenal insufficiency., can it go away?

Hi all. Can secondary adrenal insufficiency go away? Ive been assuming i have addison's because i have adrenal insufficiency but have now realised it might be...

Hi all. Can secondary adrenal insufficiency go away? Ive been assuming i have a...

dlp5

•5 years ago

6 Replies

pregnant with thyroid no worries

so you are preggies well i hope you realize you are only one of millions taking your 100 micro 1 times day do they ask the man if he has thyroid problems so if...

so you are preggies well i hope you realize you are only one of millions taking ...

andystarlight

•5 years ago

6 Replies

After being in the clear with overactive thyroid. Can you still get pregnant.

I am 45 and trying for a child. I've had overactive thyroid for years a d now in the clear. How soon can does your fertility comes back or does it ever.

I am 45 and trying for a child. I've had overactive thyroid for years a d now i...

Triciadavis

•5 years ago

4 Replies

How do you get enough fibre on a GF diet?

Hi All I've read so many times on here that a GF diet can help with Hypo, so I have been GF for 4 weeks now to see if it helps. NO help at all thus far. The...

Hi All I've read so many times on here that a GF diet can help with Hypo, so I h...

Hidden

•5 years ago

65 Replies

Increasing T3

So following my last post, I reduced my T3 by 5mcg/day and increased my levo by 12.5 However, three days in I felt awful. Really weird, odd head fuzziness, low...

So following my last post, I reduced my T3 by 5mcg/day and increased my levo by ...

Murphysmum

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Is it the same

Hi everyone I’m currently taking nature thyroid 3 grains. I’ve just got some thyroid s. Is it the same

Hi everyone I’m currently taking nature thyroid 3 grains. I’ve just got some thy...

rubyred

•5 years ago

2 Replies

How can I save posts I am interested in?

I can’t even find the help section to search for it but is there a way to save posts I am interested in, other than forwarding the link to myself in an email?...

I can’t even find the help section to search for it but is there a way to save p...

Agapanthus1

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Does anyone have issues with urinary frequency on levothyroxine

Having issues with running to the loo constantly. Just wondered if it was connected with levothyroxine

Having issues with running to the loo constantly. Just wondered if it was conn...

Mumofthreegirls

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Low T3 syndrome in thyroid therapy: THREE studies

Another interesting post from Prof Smith. PR "In contrast with a long list of over 70 medical research articles on low T3 syndrome that excluded thyroid...

Another interesting post from Prof Smith. PR "In contrast with a long list of o...

PR4NOW

•5 years ago

4 Replies

magnesium?

can someone please tell me what magnesium supplement would be best. I bought one but then found out it has caffeine and I am very sensitive to caffeine and now...

can someone please tell me what magnesium supplement would be best. I bought one...

lesbud1

•5 years ago

59 Replies

Why do we listen to GPs?

Hi all, I posted about a week ago as I thought I’d developed a goitre. I’m not being treated for hypothyroidism and all doctors have told me my thyroid...

Hi all, I posted about a week ago as I thought I’d developed a goitre. I’m not b...

Julesboz

•5 years ago

44 Replies

Advice on T3. Im so tired.

Hi guys, I was on naturethoid for many years and did reasonably well on it. I had to change due to availability. I decided to try T4 and T3 synthetics with...

Hi guys, I was on naturethoid for many years and did reasonably well on it. I ha...

KornishPiskie

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Don’t know whether to be happy or not 🤔

So I had an MRI done last week for another illness and they sent the results to my consultant.. he just called to say that my last TPO were 32,000 and judging...

So I had an MRI done last week for another illness and they sent the results to ...

Louiseb17

•5 years ago

1 Reply

How to lower cholesterol and raise t3?

I’ve been adding 5 of lio to my 75 levo for several months but this has not raised my t3 nor lowered my cholesterol - which is 8. I find it impossible to take...

I’ve been adding 5 of lio to my 75 levo for several months but this has not rais...

JAmanda

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Increased T4 (levo)

My doc increased my levo from 50 mcg to 75 mcg. I don’t understand half life or how long it takes certain medications to make a change. About how long will it...

My doc increased my levo from 50 mcg to 75 mcg. I don’t understand half life or ...

Coachgeorge

•5 years ago

21 Replies

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All posts for August 2019

Should I trust my gp?

A link between Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and hyperthyroidism.

Significance of Anti-TPO as an Early Predictive Marker in Thyroid Disease

Dr.sohir

Medichecks results

Thyroid

Changing Brands - should I worry?

Is it best to have t4 middle of range or top

Won't hold a curl

convincing gp

Been Diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism - Will I be able to complete my teacher training this Sept?

tomorrow is the day....yikes

Magnesium

Loads more heart palpitations while camping - reduced cortisol?

Splitting T3 tablets

Secondary adrenal insufficiency., can it go away?

pregnant with thyroid no worries

After being in the clear with overactive thyroid. Can you still get pregnant.

How do you get enough fibre on a GF diet?

Increasing T3

Is it the same

How can I save posts I am interested in?

Does anyone have issues with urinary frequency on levothyroxine

Low T3 syndrome in thyroid therapy: THREE studies

magnesium?

Why do we listen to GPs?

Advice on T3. Im so tired.

Don’t know whether to be happy or not 🤔

How to lower cholesterol and raise t3?

Increased T4 (levo)

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