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  1. Please help - Weight loss with too much Thyroxine?

    Can someone advise - can too high a dose of Thyroxine cause weight loss in someone who is underactive over time? My mum has lost weight but has just found that her ....

  2. Why do I still feel so awful

    I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid in may 2012 i thought that once the medication kicked In I would be back to my old self! I couldn't have been further ....

  3. Hypothyroidism ..... will this lump in my throat go?

    I have been having problems for a long time, went drs had blood tests under active showed up but he brushed it off so i had to live with it went to see another dr ....

  4. Side effects of levothyroxine + supplements?

    Hi. I have very stupidly been taking iodine supplements as well as levothyroxine, which I've just found out from the internet that you're absolutely not supposed ....

  5. Underactive Thyroid + Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Hi ya,

    I was diagnosed about 5 years ago however, I had been having 'symptoms' for years. Finally I found a doctor that would listen to me and wouldnt keep trying ....

  6. Hypothyroidism - M E/CFS

    HI all

    Most of us know that being hypothyroid causes symptoms of ME - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I've been seeing an endocrinologist for a few months now and ....

  7. highest TSH level

    I was diagnosed a few months back and my TSH levels were 36 I was put on thyroxine 25mgs when I got tested again TSH levels were even higher at 75 doc put me on ....

  8. Adjusting to new dose of levothyroxine

    I have also just had my thyroxine dose increased from 100 to 125 mcg following a TSH test result of 31. I have been on thyroxine for 16 years and on 100mcg for several ....

  9. Alternating daily dosage of levothyroxine

    Hi...

    Because I am bordering on being overmedicated by my daily dosage of 125mcg levothyroxine, we are trying alternate days of 125mcg and 100mcg (as there is ....

  10. levothyroxine and proximal muscle problems

    Hi, I have been using levothyroxine for past few years and have recently developed servere muscle problems in hip/groin area (adductor/ periformus and upper thigh) ....

  11. generics and T3/T4

    Hello

    I wondered if other people felt they reacted different to generic versions of levothyroxine. I dubious that it should make a difference but I think I have ....

  12. What is the 'normal range' for Hypothyroidism? (0.3 - 3.5) or (0.3 - 5.5) ??

    Dr Toft says the first range. America amended to the first range in 2003. Who disagrees? Any professionals out there? What if you fall in the second range but ....

  13. Do you have to wait 3 months before 2nd blood test to diagnose thyroid problem?

    Hello,

    I came across this forum after hearing my thyroid tested low and was told to go back in 3 months for second blood test. Thing is I have been unwell since ....

  14. Hair loss

    I have recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and have suffered with noticeable hair loss and hair thinning, my doctor said all the hair I have lost should ....

  15. Hypothyroid problems!

    I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid about 6 months ago which was a bit of a surprise as I actually wasn't displaying any symptoms and other than sleep issues ....

  16. Side effects from Thyroxine

    Hi, I am 32 and have just been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid. Been put on 50 mg but after about a week starting to get muscle aches, upset stomach. Did ....

  17. Underactive thyroid and menstruation

    I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid about 7 years ago after visiting the doctor because of my periods becoming very irregular. I had a blood pressure test ....

  18. Recently diagnosed, felt great on levothyroxine for a month, now i've reverted, what's going on?

    Hello.

    I'm 20 years old, female, and was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid a month and a week ago. Since then I have been on 50mcg of Levothyroxine. Within ....

  19. Hypothyroidism

    I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 20 years ago and have been taking Levothyroxine ever since. My dosage has been increased periodically when the blood tests ....

  20. Numbness in arm, fluid retention, sore joints

    I was diagnosed with severe Hypothyroidism in April 2012. The doctors think that my thyroid has been worsening since June 2009 (untreated) When I finally took myself ....

  21. Young fit healthy with Hypothyroidism

    Hi,

    I've recently had some blood tests done which revealed that I suffer from Hypothyroidism.

    This is news to me as when my doctor asked me if I feel tired ....

  22. Just been diagnosed with 'compensated hypothyroidism'

    Hi all

    Really glad about being told about this place, its been useful and helpful to hear about other peoples situations... i have just been diagnosed with 'compensated ....

  23. Under active thyroid help Please

    Hi I've just been diagnosed with under active thyroid so I had one blood to say if I have under active thyroid and I do but I just had to have another and the doctor ....

  24. Changing from Thyroxine to natural Thyroid formula or sea kelp

    I would like to know how I can stop taking thyroxine and start taking a natural formula eg.sea kelp

  25. I soon get exhausted

    In 2005 I finished a major project on my house, that i feel nearly did me in, mentally and physically. I swore never to do it again.

    I've now bought another ....

  26. do you have debilitating symptoms of hypothyroidism that your doctor is ignoring long term?

    Many symptoms are popping up and no day is the same which means I can't control or manage my life and I am getting ignored constantly. G.P. surgery's are not equipped ....

  27. hypothyroidism & struggling weight loss

    I've been on levothyroxine for a year and feeling better but I'm absolutely desperate to lose some weight!

    Anyway, I decided to diet and have been doing the ....

  28. Hypothyroid medication

    Hi, I'm new here but so glad I found this site. I have had an under active thyroid for about three year[possibly a lot longer.] I started on levothyroxine ,gradually ....

  29. Hypothyroidism? GP visit...

    Hi everyone.

    I'm 23 years old and for the past 18-24 months I'm always tired, feeling very low and my sex drive has disappeared also I’ve been piling on the pounds ....

  30. Blood Test Results...am I Hypo?

    Hi, just looking for some help deciphering my blood results but firstly a little on me;

    History

    29 year old male and I was treated for Hodgkins Lymphoma 2 ....

  31. Hyporthyroid Really fed up and need some advice!

    I am 29 years old and male. I have been diagnosed with Hypothyroid a few months ago and have been suffering with balance problems and pressure in my neck in the ....

  32. Change in Thyroind Levels and feeling terrible... any advice please :(

    Hi. I have been on 100mcg levothyroxine for over 8 years now and never previously had any symptoms. The main reason I got tested was due to my mum being diagnosed ....

  33. advice on Armour thyroid, please?

    Can anyone advise me where I can get genuine Armour/natural dessicated thyroid online? I've been trying one US pharmacy that was recommended elsewhere but I can't ....

  34. Levothyroxine, Simvastatin and now Citalopram arrrggghhh!

    Hi,

    I am new here so I may as well just jump in and see if anyone can give me advice. A month ago I was diagnosed with Autoimmune that has caused hyperthyroidism, ....

  35. thyroid side effects?

    i am 55 female have been tested 8 years ago for thyroid function after having a gynae problem! would you believe , no symptoms . not complaining of any.

    perfectly ....

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