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I finally have first Endocrinologist appointment!

The appointment is in just under 3 weeks and I have a few questions. What should I expect? I know to ask for an Ultrasound of my neck as my barium swallow test...

The appointment is in just under 3 weeks and I have a few questions. What should...

saltylu

•5 years ago

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Metavive?

I just saw a post here this morning mentioning that Metavive is a high quality product but cannot find that post again. I read about it and it seems to be like...

I just saw a post here this morning mentioning that Metavive is a high quality p...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Metavive and Adrenal supplements

Hi Can anyone explain the difference in these supplement dosages and what would be suitable take if on previously 50/75 levo and 5/10 T3 current I am taking...

Hi Can anyone explain the difference in these supplement dosages and what woul...

Merlio18

•5 years ago

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Need some advice please

I had my thyroid removed on 8/07 this year. I was well to start with for the first few months apart from the healing of the scar. I am on 125mg of...

I had my thyroid removed on 8/07 this year. I was well to start with for the fir...

cbraffe

•5 years ago

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My life in room 1408

Has anyone seen that horror movie 1408. I feel like I'm in that seen where he spends like a few weeks dreaming hes out of the room but then hes still there....

Has anyone seen that horror movie 1408. I feel like I'm in that seen where he sp...

Hidden

•5 years ago

17 Replies

New endo

Hi I'm going to my 4th endo to see if they are not obsessed with the as he says iim ok but feel like death . It's there anyone on here on thyroxine for 5 plus...

Hi I'm going to my 4th endo to see if they are not obsessed with the as he says ...

Contra21

•5 years ago

1 Reply

'Calm down dear, it’s only an aneurysm’ – why doctors need to take women’s pain seriously

Following from several other posts about gender bias, I offer this: 'Calm down dear, it’s only an aneurysm’ – why doctors need to take women’s pain...

Following from several other posts about gender bias, I offer this: 'Calm down d...

helvella

Administrator•5 years ago

16 Replies

Starting dose for a child

Hello, I posted a few days ago regarding my 9 year old daughter. She has been prescribed 50mcg of Levothyroxine from a paediatrician. There is no follow up...

Hello, I posted a few days ago regarding my 9 year old daughter. She has been pr...

ruthl12

•5 years ago

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Interpreting results

Hi there... new to all of this. Results - TSH - 3.96 T3 -4.6 T4 - 13.83 Reverse T3 -119 ATG - 334 ATP -6 TRB .3 So been told to talk to my doctor about...

Hi there... new to all of this. Results - TSH - 3.96 T3 -4.6 T4 - 13.83 R...

happyrock

•5 years ago

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Wp

Has anyone that’s been on new wp doing good?

Diana58

•5 years ago

1 Reply

NP thyroid

Help!!!Anyone out there in thyroid land USA That has been on the new NP that’s doing good???

Help!!!Anyone out there in thyroid land USA That has been on the new NP that’s d...

Diana58

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Hashimotos and hair loss. Here's an update. Post H-pylori - 7 weeks later update.

Hello everyone, just an update - my hairs still falling out - it all over my flat... its must be 6/7 since H-pylori eradication using antibiotics and ppi. I am...

Hello everyone, just an update - my hairs still falling out - it all over my fla...

Maryam_1

•5 years ago

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Graves Disease and Muscle and Joint Pain, Anxiety, and Feeling like a Hypochondriac. If not one pain its another!

I feel like I am dying and no one understands or believes me. I am on Methimazole and have Graves Disease and diagnosed in February 2019. They say I am...

I feel like I am dying and no one understands or believes me. I am on Methimaz...

Kim327

•5 years ago

48 Replies

Eyelashes

So it’s been 6mths since I’ve been on T4/3 combo. After 11yrs on T4 only and never optimal I’m now feeling really ‘normal’ Normal is awesome, I wish everyone...

So it’s been 6mths since I’ve been on T4/3 combo. After 11yrs on T4 only and nev...

NWA6

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Hyperthyroid

If your got Hyperthyroid do you loose weight, as i have it, and i'm all ways eating and hungry but can not put any weight on. Was on 60 mg of Carbimazole, Endo...

If your got Hyperthyroid do you loose weight, as i have it, and i'm all ways eat...

higgy52

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Desperate

Desperate for help but no one is listening, I feel like I’m slowly dying from the inside out😢 was recently increased to 75mcg of levo but after 5 days the...

Desperate for help but no one is listening, I feel like I’m slowly dying from th...

Wwerty

•5 years ago

126 Replies

T3?

Would i benefit from some t3..my t3 level is around 5.9 but im still tired and on levo 150

Would i benefit from some t3..my t3 level is around 5.9 but im still tired and o...

Osprey321

•5 years ago

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Assessment of the Adequacy of Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy in Hypothyroidism

Very mixed feelings about this. You take a questionnaire which lists ten possible symptoms, and that is regarded as a good indication of thyroid symptom...

Very mixed feelings about this. You take a questionnaire which lists ten possib...

helvella

Administrator•5 years ago

28 Replies

Forgot to take thyroxine

I have had such a busy time recently and just realised I forgot my thyroxine for 2 days, should I take it now? At the moment I feel so cold and shivering...

I have had such a busy time recently and just realised I forgot my thyroxine for...

Tikaneko

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Help with understanding please

Hi everyone , was just reading a post put up by MickeyDooley and the replies he received, am a little confused, at the risk of sounding stupid, what are the...

Hi everyone , was just reading a post put up by MickeyDooley and the replies he ...

Sweetpea1157

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Thyroid Ultrasound Question

My adult son is unwell and has asked me to send this question: "If you've had a goitre or enlargement of the thyroid on one side, and it has now returned to...

My adult son is unwell and has asked me to send this question: "If you've had a ...

miklaw0402

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Hashimoto spike

I have seen reference on this forum to a Hashimotos spike, perhaps obvious but can anyone describe this a bit more? Naturally symptoms will vary but are there...

I have seen reference on this forum to a Hashimotos spike, perhaps obvious but c...

CapnM

•5 years ago

10 Replies

On Sertraline a week now and no better.

On Sertraline 50mg for a week now and feeling numb. I didn't want to even be on these things. My throat is SO SORE, and last night discovered a white spot on...

On Sertraline 50mg for a week now and feeling numb. I didn't want to even be on...

DeeFish71

•5 years ago

31 Replies

Endo update.

As some of you may remember I've previously posted on regards to hair loss, tiredness, loss of libido etc. I have no medical issues and no thyroid issues but...

As some of you may remember I've previously posted on regards to hair loss, tire...

Hidden

•5 years ago

28 Replies

Is this a symptom

Does anyone suffer with ringing in the ears which I have had for years and a new symptom which started around 6 weeks ago is itching everywhere. It's driving...

Does anyone suffer with ringing in the ears which I have had for years and a ne...

Hidden

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Can these palpitations be from my current numbers, calm me please!

Hi everyone. I have not written for a while. I was diagnosed with hashi in June of 17' and this past 10 months has been pretty good starting Armour in...

Hi everyone. I have not written for a while. I was diagnosed with hashi in June...

PittsburghKris

•5 years ago

24 Replies

swollen legs

Any advice please about my swollen legs. look like tree trunks. have had big legs but now they feel tight, fluid.

Any advice please about my swollen legs. look like tree trunks. have had big leg...

lesbud1

•5 years ago

59 Replies

Thyroid meds are making my main symptom of muscle aches worse. Any ideas why please? Thank you.

Hi All Diagnosed hypo on 20 May this year with TSH of 4.24 (0.22-4.20) And over range TGO antibodies at 180 (<115) My main symptom is muscle aches, especially...

Hi All Diagnosed hypo on 20 May this year with TSH of 4.24 (0.22-4.20) And over ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

30 Replies

Please can I have valued advice on my cortisol (saliva) results from blue horizons

Doctor report on my cortisol (saliva) results The 12noon salivary cortisol level is slightly high. The other five levels are within normal limits. Cortisol...

Doctor report on my cortisol (saliva) results The 12noon salivary cortisol le...

Suin

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Newbie - not yet diagnosed, looking for advice

I'm not diagnosed but am looking for advice on what I should expect (based on experience over the last few years I'm not expecting a diagnosis to be easy!)...

I'm not diagnosed but am looking for advice on what I should expect (based on ex...

Mew7

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2019

I finally have first Endocrinologist appointment!

Metavive?

Metavive and Adrenal supplements

Need some advice please

My life in room 1408

New endo

'Calm down dear, it’s only an aneurysm’ – why doctors need to take women’s pain seriously

Starting dose for a child

Interpreting results

Wp

NP thyroid

Hashimotos and hair loss. Here's an update. Post H-pylori - 7 weeks later update.

Graves Disease and Muscle and Joint Pain, Anxiety, and Feeling like a Hypochondriac. If not one pain its another!

Eyelashes

Hyperthyroid

Desperate

T3?

Assessment of the Adequacy of Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy in Hypothyroidism

Forgot to take thyroxine

Help with understanding please

Thyroid Ultrasound Question

Hashimoto spike

On Sertraline a week now and no better.

Endo update.

Is this a symptom

Can these palpitations be from my current numbers, calm me please!

swollen legs

Thyroid meds are making my main symptom of muscle aches worse. Any ideas why please? Thank you.

Please can I have valued advice on my cortisol (saliva) results from blue horizons

Newbie - not yet diagnosed, looking for advice

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