Thyroid

fatigue and illness
We all know that fatigue is a part of hypothyroidism But what I didn't know until recently is that if you work too hard, get exhausted, you can get very ill. I write and chat with the guide to thyroid at about.com. She has written two books and writes about this in one of them. I am also a freelance writer an... 23 Sep 2008 04:40

Any Suggestions
Hi I've been thinking, while I am waiting for the results of the U/S I just had, what can I do other than taking my medication, Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. First, are there any other blood tests I should have that will tell me what my body needs? Suggestions on supplements, vitamins, etc. I would appreci... 23 Sep 2008 09:47

Can't Get Hold of Eltroxin?
"Rod" <polygonum(a)ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:6jfsk2F34lh6U1(a)mid.individual.net... Just saw this on the Thyroid UK website. Note: In the UK, Eltroxin is *NOT* marketed by GlaxoSmithKline or whoever has bought the rights - Aspen Global? - but by Goldshield. ================== "Can't Get... 21 Sep 2008 02:40

[UK] Can't Get Hold of Eltroxin?
Just saw this on the Thyroid UK website. Note: In the UK, Eltroxin is *NOT* marketed by GlaxoSmithKline or whoever has bought the rights - Aspen Global? - but by Goldshield. ================== "Can't Get Hold of Eltroxin? I have contacted Goldshield about lack of availability of the 25mcg strength Eltrox... 18 Sep 2008 17:28

the icarecafe would really like your help with a discussion on Hypothyroidism
icarecafe wrote: <snip> I wonder what this company would think if I joined up and posted "Please come to alt.support.thyroid" to their forums as my *only* contribution? It appears that, in common with many such sites, they effectively grab the copyright of anything posted there. At least if I post my pearls ... 18 Sep 2008 11:18

the icarecafe would really like your help with a discussion on Hypothyroidism
the icarecafe would really like your help with a discussion on Hypothyroidism Dear Friends As you many know the icarecafe has been set up to provide a space for patients, carers and their supporters online. Some of the members have set up a discussion group on the subject of Hypothyroidism. The group has a... 18 Sep 2008 10:16

Antibodies Test
Hi Can someone please explain what these two tests mean? Thyroglobulin, Quantitative 49.7 <0.5-55.0> Antithyroglobulin Ab <20 <0-40> I also had Thyroid Peroxidase 483-H <0-34> I did find information on this one but couldn't find much on the top two, that I could understand. Recap: 8/30/08... 19 Sep 2008 16:02

Weird lab results
Hi all. This is my third post here. I have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's but my tests (except for the very first one I ever had about two years ago which indicated hypothyroid) always come back normal. But then, about two weeks ago, I got a second lab result that indicated I was hypothyroid. It was ordered by my ... 11 Oct 2008 07:29

Update- New BW Results
Hi I want to thank everyone who has help me to understand what hypothyroidism is all about. It was because of what I've learned here on this NG, I had the courage to push my doctor a bit with the knowledge I now have. I don't know if I mentioned this before but my doctor wasn't at all concern about the thyroid ... 23 Sep 2008 03:39

Aches & pains - caused by Synthroid or just hypothyroidism?
Hi everyone, Lately I'm stiff and sore all over, especially when I get up in the morning. My legs ache all day long. I think I feel about 20 years older than I should. Anyone experience this on Synthroid, or is it because I'm still hypothyroid? Elizabeth ... 11 Oct 2008 07:29