Hello. Here is my story so far

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Hi All,

I am a female who was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid by Dr Skinner a few

years ago. I had been ill for a long time and had numerous symptons, but GP

thought I was a 'stupid woman'!

I have been taking Eltroxin since being diagnosed and have had some good times,

in fact, 2 years ago, I managed to lose 2 1/2 st on Slimming World and felt ok.

Lately however, I am having a return of symptoms ie memory problems(I try to run

a business, so not good), thinning hair again, average temp of 35.2c, very dry

skin and flaky nails and a certain amount of the horrid panic thing I get when I

know I am not well. I have also found it impossible to lose another pound even

while sticking religiously to the diet and exercising.

My Dr will only keep me within the NHS ranges and I know my TSH is below range

when taking 175mgs. If they would test my T£ though, they would see this at the

bottom of the range. I therefore stop my eltroxin for 2 days before my test so

that she won't reduce my dose further. I feel bad that I have to do this and

worse of all, do not know my true numbers.

I am thinking of trying a natural dessicated product, but don't know how to

change and I know I will have to order them from abroad.

I would be so grateful for any help anyone can offer me.

Thanks

Sue