You can set the sort order of messages? Just click on the link in the date column. Your preferences will be remembered, so you don't have to do it again when you return.
Hi Liz I am getting bad cramps and pains in my legs but haven't started on my T4 yet. I'm hypo at the moment, awaiting RAI treatment next week which is why my...
Hi new to the group, I am 35 with 2 school age kids and a hubby. I had follicular cancer in 0ct 06 and had total thyroidectomy nov 06, 2 lots of RAI recently....
Hi "lhelcoop" - do you have another name we can call you? Welcome to the Group. Sorry you have to join us but it's a good place to be in the circumstances. ...
Hi Sarah - thanks you have my sympathy - I too ached like crazy when I was hypo this May for my follow up scan, luckily got the all clear so all I have to do...
Hi - Sorry you're feeling so bad - its a really weird thing to deal with, all we all crave I think is to be back to 'normal' I know I do - I find it very...
HI there depression can really be a problem for thyroid imbalance. Can you find out what your thyroid levels are? you need to be suppressed and that is really ...
Hi, I agree with seeing someone. I found cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) helped in conjunction with the anti depressants. www.belljar.co.uk has a useful page...
A bit belated, but it adds a new location to the files. Where did you have your surgery? King's College Hospital, London, 29 May 2007. A large general surgery...
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Hi Karen Thanks for the reply. uh-oh I thought it didn't sound too good, I'll call them tomorrow and see if I can get an appointment as soon as possible. The...
Hi Sarah, That's exactly what happened to me, had the WBS, that was clear but abot 3 weeks later the letter came telling me that my tg was still high and I...
Hi Louise, While I agree with others who have pointed out a possible connection with your thyroid hormone balance, and it's i portant to get this right,...
Hi Sarah, Sorry to hear you have to go through further tests. The raised Tg is particularly sensitive when measured off meds and shows that there are still...
Hi thanks for your info. I wish I had enough energy to be able to go to the gym. I stuggle just walking for 30 minutes, after that I am worn out. This is...
Hi Louise, Your symptoms are so familiar, I'm sure I've been through them all at some stage. I've only really felt normal once my blood tests started to come...
Hi All, I have finally put together all the posts on this Top Topic and put them in the files! Sorry it has taken so long but it is now there and a great...
Hear Hear or is that Here Here. Its great to have such a good resource as this website and the support, particularly from the members such as Ruth and Lesley...
I know this has been discussed before but I have got blocked glands - a hard tender tiny lump behind one ear and a area (on the same side) just under my jaw...
Hi Fiona, I've had salivary gland problems like this, too. I find that massaging the area helps, and to keep the saliva flowing I have sometimes used Biotene...
hi Fiona, I've had pain and swelling on and off since my second RAI and i found ibuprofen and massage were the best things for it. I did also chew chewing gum...
Fiona I took Hydrotabs in for my RAI and didn't have any problems. The fact they were sugar-free was also a benefit. I could suck sweets the rest of the time...
While I was having my RAI my saliva glands swelled up so much I looked like a hamster. Following the treatment they went down and I don't have hard swellings...
Thanks for all your replies re: salivary glands, its not been so bad the last few days - liitle gland behind my ear is very stubborn though! Was told by a dr...
Well, I had my Thyrogen injections on Monday and Tuesday this week and am to have my blood test on the CORRECT day this time! On Friday I shall go and have my...
Hi Karen, I'll be away when you get your results so will have to catch up on my return! In the meantime, the very best of luck............ Lesley ... From:...
Here's a link to an interesting article just announced today on research discovering a BRAF oncogene which seems to help predict the aggressiveness of thyroid...
Hi everyone I had my RAI last week, I found being in isolation very hard, although I did have the company of another lady in the next room who was lovely, that...
Hi Sarah, Glad to hear you've got your RAI over. It must be very difficult being away from your children............ Unfortunately, for a lot of us it takes 8...
Haven't had chance to read it all yet but thought you'd all find it interesting. You may need to register but, if I remember rightly, it's free............
