Archive for July, 2008

Do I still have a thyroid problem?

Ravyn asked: I recently underwent a series of 3 blood tests to check my Thyroid. The third one showed normal, but the first two showed that I might have hypothyroidism. My doctor dismissed my previous two tests and says I’m fine. Is it possible that he is wrong and I still could have hypothryroidism?Create a [...]

What do people think of Thyromine?

Francis D asked: I began gaining weight when I was about 23…In about 3 months, I gained like 25 pounds..I am wondering if it is due to a sluggish thyroid…I was wondering if anybody has taken Thyromine…And if so, what did it do for them…Caffeinated Content

I have had irregular periods lasting more than 14 days for years. Please help me find out what’s wrong?

answer needed asked: I’ve seen multiple doctors, tried about a dozen birth control pills, had a DNC, uterian biopsy, coposcopy, used the Mirena and many other medications, and yet I still have prolonged periods. I’ve had a bleeding time test for clotting disorders, blood work to check hormone levels and also to check for anemia…all [...]

Has anyone tried any of the SlimQuick products? Did it work for you?

Heather S asked: I have been struggling to lose weight for the last 6 months. I had a baby in April, and I also have hypothryroidism that I take meds for and also I have depression and anxiety that I take meds for too. All of these factors have become barriers for me and I’m [...]

Have all the symptoms of low thyroid but my blood test was normal?

sistermoon asked: Can anyone relate to this? I have many of the classic symptoms of hypothyroidism but I don’t have low thyroid. I just got the call that my blood test showed normal. I have been living with these awful symptoms for two years now, what do I do now?
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What are some thyroid symptoms? What is the procedure for getting it checked?

Creamsicle asked: Ive been tired alot more lately for no reason really other then my sleep is messed up & I like to stay up late & then sleep during the day, but I get adequate hrs of sleep (8-10) I cant seem to lose weight either, I heard that this could be from thyroid [...]

How much does your thyroid play on being overweight?

Diana J asked: I take thyroid medicine and it seems that when I started taking thyroid medicine years ago I started putting on weight. Now I am quite a bit overweight. Nothing seems to help. My thyroid has never been regulated right. Doctors just don’t seem to pay much attention [...]

Hypothyroidism – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods

Juliet Cohen asked: Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the body lacks sufficient thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism is also known as an underactive thyroid. It occurs when the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroxine. Many of the symptoms of hypothyroidism are very subtle and are experienced by people without thyroid disease. Thus, a lot of [...]

What are the symptoms of a thyroid diorder in a child age 9?

blondie asked: My daughter’s tyroid seem enlarged and I was curious if she may have an underactive thyroid. She had gained weight in the last year.
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How long does it take for canine thyroid tablets to take effect?

Vicky asked: My 6-year-old Cocker Spaniel has a T4 thyroid level of 0.6 so he’s been put on 0.5 thyroxine daily. How long until I see a noticeable improvement in his skin, ears and behaviour (slight aggressive tendency)? Is this an ‘overnight fix’ like human hormones can be, or will it take a while to [...]