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It's OK to let sick people suffer as long as the % is low

I felt a surge of outrage when I read "RESULTS: Following the two-step approach, 93.0% of all 4471 participants had normal TSH and would not need further...

I felt a surge of outrage when I read "RESULTS: Following the two-step approach...

vocalEK

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Paraxysmal af

Hey it's me again, just been told by gp iv got paraxysmal atrial fibrillation and prescribed Bisoprolol and told to use as a " pill in pocket " .... in other...

Hey it's me again, just been told by gp iv got paraxysmal atrial fibrillation a...

Jodiedebs55

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Doctor wont treat until TSH 10 is that right?

serum TSH level 4.00mu/l (0.35 - 4.7) and serum free T$ level 8.0 pmol/l (7.8- 21.00). Does this show hypothyroid or borderline ? Thank you

serum TSH level 4.00mu/l (0.35 - 4.7) and serum free T$ level 8.0 pmol/l (7.8- 2...

maplewood

•5 years ago

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Advice please

Hi everyone , sorry not been here a while again , but been feeling absolutely dreadful with symptoms still . Have got results from last blood test from...

Hi everyone , sorry not been here a while again , but been feeling absolutely dr...

Sweetpea1157

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Need a little help!

Hi everyone I have just got my thyroid test done..I have been on Thyroxine for the last 5yrs ..I don't have a clue about how to read the results😄I'm...

Hi everyone I have just got my thyroid test done..I have been on Thyroxine fo...

ballie52

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Light Headedness and Thyroid?Allergy Issues

I am experiencing lightheadedness nearly every day-since August. Just wondered if any hypothyroid people get this? All bloods back ok. I'm 63 and have noticed...

I am experiencing lightheadedness nearly every day-since August. Just wondered i...

celticlady

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Tsh

Hello there. I’m hoping someone can help me understand my recent blood test results. I had them done via medichecks. I’m currently taking 135mcg of...

Hello there. I’m hoping someone can help me understand my recent blood test resu...

Fafafa77

•5 years ago

35 Replies

T3 & painkillers

I’m post op after having a knuckle replacement, (4th. Oct) given codeine, that I only took for a couple of days as felt sick taking them , I’m now taking...

I’m post op after having a knuckle replacement, (4th. Oct) given codeine, that ...

Simplyred57

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Not absorbing vits

Hi. I normally take high doses of vit D and B12. I came off all supplements in the summer as had a gall bladder problem and didn’t want to complicate matters....

Hi. I normally take high doses of vit D and B12. I came off all supplements in ...

Tayhung

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Negative PA test and B12 deficient

Hi, I would like some advice. I have just finished loading Jabs for b12 deficiency and I have been told I will receive no more injections. My red blood...

Hi, I would like some advice. I have just finished loading Jabs for b12 defi...

BlueTurtles

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Biotin

Hi Everyone I eat a smoothie every morning and I add 2 tablespoons of a protein powder that has biotin in the ingredients. Can biotin in such a small amount...

Hi Everyone I eat a smoothie every morning and I add 2 tablespoons of a protein ...

Batty1

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Appointment with surgeon

Hi I have my appointment with the surgeon tomorrow and just wondered what to expect/ask. I have been referred by my endo as he asked me if I wanted surgery or...

Hi I have my appointment with the surgeon tomorrow and just wondered what to exp...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

New nodules after removal of half thyroid from hurthle cancer

Hi I had a scan for unrelated injury and found nodules on thyroid. Aspiration was inconclusive so went in to have hemithyroidectomy. I had hurthle cancer in...

Hi I had a scan for unrelated injury and found nodules on thyroid. Aspiration wa...

Lana1962

•5 years ago

1 Reply

New to having this condition

Hello Everyone I have just been told I have an underactive thyroid. Was after some tips really on how to manage this. I literally hit rock bottom before going...

Hello Everyone I have just been told I have an underactive thyroid. Was after so...

Floydy102

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Levothyroxine with Hydrocortisone

Hello all, I hoping someone has experience of taking these 2 together! I have just this morning starting a trial of Levothyroxine, prescribed by my...

Hello all, I hoping someone has experience of taking these 2 together! I have ju...

luckyed

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Excess Vitamin D Linked to Kidney Damage

Vitamin D has been reported to have a wide range of benefits. However, a recent case study indicates that excessive use of vitamin D can cause kidney damage in...

Vitamin D has been reported to have a wide range of benefits. However, a recent ...

olga67

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Is Natto (fermented soy) harmful to the thyroid?

Natto is whole fermented soy beans. It is an exceptional source of Vitamin K2. It is a traditional Japanese food, sold in Japanese grocery stores. Is Natto...

Natto is whole fermented soy beans. It is an exceptional source of Vitamin K2. ...

rjb112

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Is it too soon for thyroidectomy?

I've been diagnosed with Grave's Disease and quite severe thyroid eye disease since May 2018. I was put on meds on a block-and-replace regimen for my...

I've been diagnosed with Grave's Disease and quite severe thyroid eye disease s...

Awong

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Thyroid and Adrenal glands

Hi I wonder if anyone can give advise ive had thyroid problems for years it was under active i then went to over active but ive now been taken off all meds i...

Hi I wonder if anyone can give advise ive had thyroid problems for years it was ...

jayjayjules

•5 years ago

24 Replies

You have an autoimmune disease

Hello, I was reading your post and I decided to give a reply to your situation. Your blood results show you have more than an underactive thyroid you have what...

Hello, I was reading your post and I decided to give a reply to your situation. ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Endo appointment tomorrow.

I’ve been on T3 trial now for 6 weeks and have an endo review appointment tomorrow. I’ve had an extremely stressful six weeks and not actually sure how I’ve...

I’ve been on T3 trial now for 6 weeks and have an endo review appointment tomorr...

Mickeydooley

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Help source T3

Hi can someone please message me with a good site to order T3 from. My usual supplier hasn’t delivered and I have run out .... feeling pretty awful :( Thanks

Hi can someone please message me with a good site to order T3 from. My usual sup...

westmarch

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Just worrying and wondering

Thanks for adding me.I'm new to thyroid problems. I have extreme fatigue ,weight gain etc I had an appointment with a endocrinologist .He said my thyroid was...

Thanks for adding me.I'm new to thyroid problems. I have extreme fatigue ,weight...

chankins80

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Gluten free loaf

Just made my first gluten free loaf. Tastes really good. Made with coconut flour, almond meal, 6 eggs, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, Linseed, almonds, honey,...

Just made my first gluten free loaf. Tastes really good. Made with coconut flo...

Citta

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Propecia hairloss drug lowered my thyroid and cortisol hormones

I have become sick from taking the hairloss drug Propecia. If you know someone who is taking this drug please share my story. Propecia lowers DHT all over the...

I have become sick from taking the hairloss drug Propecia. If you know someone w...

jc72

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Advice required before meeting G.P. this Tuesday

HI everyone, Hope someone will have some advice on what to do about the situation I am encountering with my G.P.. Sorry in advance for the long tale of woe....

HI everyone, Hope someone will have some advice on what to do about the situatio...

ATVMWF

•5 years ago

31 Replies

Tinnitus/earache

I just got a bad ear ache along with tinnitus very loud. Its robbing me of sleep what can i do?

I just got a bad ear ache along with tinnitus very loud. Its robbing me of sleep...

bumpaflorida

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Oily Skin - Over replaced...

Has anyone experienced oilier skin when you have been over replaced with Levothyroxine? I’m wondering if my suddenly oilier skin is as a result of being...

Has anyone experienced oilier skin when you have been over replaced with Levothy...

Sarahlouise1980

•5 years ago

1 Reply

vitamins in old age

In what form does vitamin K2 come and where can i purchase it. Dolly

delop

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Weight Gain / Loss

Hi there, It's really quite frustrating trying to lose weight with Hashimoto's. I have always done exercise and fitness to lose or maintain weight....

Hi there, It's really quite frustrating trying to lose weight with Hashimoto's....

Hidden

•5 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for October 2019

It's OK to let sick people suffer as long as the % is low

Paraxysmal af

Doctor wont treat until TSH 10 is that right?

Advice please

Need a little help!

Light Headedness and Thyroid?Allergy Issues

Tsh

T3 & painkillers

Not absorbing vits

Negative PA test and B12 deficient

Biotin

Appointment with surgeon

New nodules after removal of half thyroid from hurthle cancer

New to having this condition

Levothyroxine with Hydrocortisone

Excess Vitamin D Linked to Kidney Damage

Is Natto (fermented soy) harmful to the thyroid?

Is it too soon for thyroidectomy?

Thyroid and Adrenal glands

You have an autoimmune disease

Endo appointment tomorrow.

Help source T3

Just worrying and wondering

Gluten free loaf

Propecia hairloss drug lowered my thyroid and cortisol hormones

Advice required before meeting G.P. this Tuesday

Tinnitus/earache

Oily Skin - Over replaced...

vitamins in old age

Weight Gain / Loss

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