Guest guest Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Hi I've recently joined this group, with the hope of find some answers to my ongoing thyroid problems, due to the inability of my GP to recognise my symptoms and I feel offer a correct diagnosis. I keep being told " It's border line and once it tips over we will look at prescirbing medication " . From the posts here I realise I'm not alone and find the comments very supportive and informative. I've come across an advert for " Thyroid Support Formula " in a brochure by Healthy Living Direct. It claims that the ingredients " help to repair, improve and sustain the thyroid gland without any harsh chemicals or severe side effects " and is a " herbal remedy that helps to stimulate and normalise the function of the thyroid " . It does not claim to cure or try to replace the deficient thyroid hormone but works to help the body increase the production of the thyroid gland on it's own. Sorry to be solong winded, felt I needed to give the background of this product. My query is- Has anyone tried this? If so what are you findings on the product?. It would be interesting to have other opinions before I spend out £17.99 per 60 tablets. many thanks Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Hi there Kay, It would be great if you could let us know what exactly your 'borderline' results are and include the ref. ranges too. I wonder if you might be better off using one of the other thyroid support formulas that have been tried and tested by many members of this forum? Actually I've just done a bit of a search, prices do vary greatly so I can understand why you are wanting to shop around, take a look at what I've found: http://www.yournutritionshop.co.uk/shopexd.asp? id=2645 & gclid=CN7ri5jS_pACFQJEMAodjCzu-w http://www.yournutritionshop.co.uk/shopexd.asp? id=933 & gclid=CMnkxPDR_pACFQI_MAodO3Tw_g both of the above support the thyroid and have similar ingredients - but not identical - and they are very differently priced. Luv Bella > > Hi I've recently joined this group, with the hope of find some > answers to my ongoing thyroid problems, due to the inability of my > GP to recognise my symptoms and I feel offer a correct diagnosis. I > keep being told " It's border line and once it tips over we will look > at prescirbing medication " . > > I've come across an advert for " Thyroid Support Formula " in a > brochure by Healthy Living Direct. Has anyone tried this? If so what are you > findings on the product?. > > It would be interesting to have other opinions before I spend out > £17.99 per 60 tablets. > > many thanks > Kay > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Hi Kay, This sounds like a good money spinner! I think that you can do better with Zinc and Selenium supplements which will be far cheaper. Both help the pathways that convert the inactive T4 into the active hormone T3. I've come across an advert for " Thyroid Support Formula " in a brochure by Healthy Living Direct. It claims that the ingredients " help to repair, improve and sustain the thyroid gland without any harsh chemicals or severe side effects " and is a " herbal remedy that helps to stimulate and normalise the function of the thyroid " . It would be interesting to have other opinions before I spend out £17.99 per 60 tablets. many thanks Kay Messages are not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a suitably qualified practitioner before changing medication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I have had two phone calls and a request from my sister to try to find out what this is. You can read about it here http://www.yournutritionshop.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=2645 & gclid=CNi_yMDQ_5ACFQlZMAodAXjXAQ...but I have no experience of it at all. luv - Sheila Hi Kay,This sounds like a good money spinner!I think that you can do better with Zinc and Selenium supplements whichwill be far cheaper. Both help the pathways that convert the inactive T4into the active hormone T3.I've come across an advert for "Thyroid Support Formula" in a brochure by Healthy Living Direct. It claims that the ingredients "help to repair, improve and sustain the thyroid gland without any harsh chemicals or severe side effects" and is a "herbal remedy that helps to stimulate and normalise the function of the thyroid". It would be interesting to have other opinions before I spend out £17.99 per 60 tablets.many thanksKayMessages are not a substitute for professional medical advice. Alwaysconsult with a suitably qualified practitioner before changing medication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Reading the leaflet - it says - and I quote "You may have already been tested for an under active thyroid and had the doctor tell you that your results came back in the normal range. But the truth is that conventional medicine does not have the best testing or treatment methods for an underactive thyroid." - Hmmm - sounds like the writer has been there, done that etc.... I have had two phone calls and a request from my sister to try to find out what this is. You can read about it here http://www.yournutritionshop.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=2645 & gclid=CNi_yMDQ_5ACFQlZMAodAXjXAQ...but I have no experience of it at all. luv - Sheila Hi Kay,This sounds like a good money spinner!I think that you can do better with Zinc and Selenium supplements whichwill be far cheaper. Both help the pathways that convert the inactive T4into the active hormone T3.I've come across an advert for "Thyroid Support Formula" in a brochure by Healthy Living Direct. It claims that the ingredients "help to repair, improve and sustain the thyroid gland without any harsh chemicals or severe side effects" and is a "herbal remedy that helps to stimulate and normalise the function of the thyroid". It would be interesting to have other opinions before I spend out £17.99 per 60 tablets.many thanksKayMessages are not a substitute for professional medical advice. Alwaysconsult with a suitably qualified practitioner before changing medication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 > > Hi there Kay, > It would be great if you could let us know what exactly > your 'borderline' results are and include the ref. ranges too. > > To be honest I havn't a clue what my stats are. I've been going to my GP for what will soon be two years. I have another check up at the end of the month. Each time she sends me off for blood tests, and I keep getting the result that " i'm border line " . I must admit I havn't really looked into this as I just took her word for it. It's only within the past three months that I've started researching and came across your site. I'm really cheesed off as I'm constantly tired, continually have pins & neddles in my hands and feet, suffer from cramps in my legs and feet, restless sleep, hot flushes and recently feel as if my chest in my throat. I've also put on three stone in weight and no matter what I do i'm unable to loose it. (joined two different slimming clubs, waste of time & money) I'm post menopausal (three years) and at first I thought it was to do with that. One loccum I saw in the past year (my GP was on maternity leave) told me to eat less and make sure I exercise for at least thirty minutes four times a week. When I told her that I undertook brisks walks over three miles, at least three times a week, cycled regulary, swam twice a week, she just looked at me as if I was telling porkies. I have picked up some info from the site and am putting together a list of questions to ask at my next visit, any help would be appreciated. Kay > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 >>>>told me to eat less and make sure I exercise for at least thirty minutes four times a week. When I told her that I undertook brisks walks over three miles, at least three times a week, cycled regulary, swam twice a week, she just looked at me as if I was telling porkies.<<<<< Or, as someone I know in the same position, was told "no wonder you are so tired". My GP told me that I needed to lose weight. I told him I was trying but found it nigh impossible. He then looked at my TSH and told me I was hyper and that I must cut down on my medication. He couldn't do this as I was getting it privately. He then said that people often take too much thyroid medication to lose weight. My answer "well I can't be taking too much of it then can I". Stunned silence lol. Lilian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Hi Lillian I wish I had your wit. I couldn't stop laughing. Although I know being overweight is not funny as I am too. Still that shut him up. hahahaaha Carol > > > My GP told me that I needed to lose weight. I told him I was trying but found it nigh impossible. He then looked at my TSH and told me I was hyper and that I must cut down on my medication. He couldn't do this as I was getting it privately. > He then said that people often take too much thyroid medication to lose weight. > > My answer " well I can't be taking too much of it then can I " . Stunned silence lol. > > Lilian > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Hi Kay Next time you have a thyroid function test, make sure you get the FULL test. This includes Thyroid Stimulationg Hormone (TSH) Free T4, Free T3 and ask your doctor to check to see if you have antibodies to your thyroid. When the results are returned, make sure you get the figures AND the reference range for each of the tests. These results are yours by law and they cannot refuse you them. Post them here and we might be able to help you and see whether your GP is reading them correctly or otherwise. Ask your GP to also test your ferritin level (stored iron) as having low ferritin can give you all the same symptoms of hypothyroidism, and can actually be a CAUSE of hypothyroidism. Do have a look at the first called "first visit to endo" and you will get some idea of how to prepare for your next visit to your GP. Ask for a referral to an endocrinologist and if he says there is no need, be assertive that you need a second opinion. Luv - Sheila I'm really cheesed off as I'm constantly tired, continually have pins & neddles in my hands and feet, suffer from cramps in my legs and feet, restless sleep, hot flushes and recently feel as if my chest in my throat. I've also put on three stone in weight and no matter what I do i'm unable to loose it. (joined two different slimming clubs, waste of time & money) I'm post menopausal (three years) and at first I thought it was to do with that. .. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.6/1230 - Release Date: 17/01/2008 16:59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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