Guest guest Posted September 15, 2001 Report Share Posted September 15, 2001 Help needed please The following link should help it will put you directly at the files section /files/ you may need to sign into with your user id ect first. be advised though that there is already a food safety pdf and food law pdf already uploaded to the files section, Hope this helps if you get stuck give me another shout, Best wishes Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 You really should follow the weight routine as outlined in the book. Are you planning on working out at home or do you have gym access? About milk, he doesn't highly recommend it. it counts as both a protein and a carb. Benner wrote: I don't have the BFL book yet, and I'm planning on ordering it later tonight from the site that was mentioned under the FAQ's of this board. Until my book comes, I have a few questions that I'd love to have answered so I can try to start BFL right away. 1) How many cups of skim milk a day are okay on this plan? 2) I have a strength training DVD that I really like. It is designed to work the different muscle groups on alternate days. So, would it be okay on this plan to use workout 1 of this on let's say Mondays and Wednesdays and workout 2 of this on Tuesday and Fridays? If someone would let me know, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks! --------------------------------- How low will we go? Check out Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I live only 10 miles from her, but didn't get to see her. I needed to get my T3 and T4 done, so she organised that, plus she sent me a questionnaire which I made a table for and typed out a load of info as requested. The reply I got back was the T3 and T4 results plus 3 pages of informative knowledge. If she can learn so much about a person from my test results and a questionnaire, without seeing me, why can't our doctors who actually see us do the same? Regards 2 > > > > Hi Lee, thank goodness you have found TPA and we will do everything that we > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 thats great, i am looking forward so much to getting my health back on track.. yes, seen her website, there is lots of info on there... thank you > > > > > > Hi Lee, thank goodness you have found TPA and we will do everything that we > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hi I just had some blood levels given me by the Dr... 18th aug 2010.... FT4 24.0 TSH 0.01 26th sep 2011.... FT4 15.1 TSH 5.09 1st dec 2011.... FT4 14.5 TSH 13.27 25th jan 2012.... FT4 15.6 TSH 14.91 In Aug of last year the cancer hospital thyroid specialist said that they would like to lower my dose of thyroxin to see if it helped with my problems i was having from a possible too high strenght meds... they dropped from 225 mcg to 175mcg between aug 2010 and sept 2011 and then from 175mcg to 125 mcg between sept 2011 and nov 2011 and now i'm alternating doses between 125mcg one day and 150 mcg the next.. i have booked an appt to see dr myhill as mentioned in my earl;ier posts.. i was just curious to leave these for anyone to read and offer any advise... Is it no surprise i'm feeling rubbish with tsh levels like this..?? i don't know a huge amount, i don't know what feeling good is like anymore really eaither and i know little about where my levels should ideally be... only what velindre hospital has told me and that was until last year, they wanted to supress my tsh levels and then all of a sudden, don't worry, we want to raise them now so lets play with your dose.. i've been hyper for years, then i went to hypo very fast... dr said i should be feeling ok, velindre hospital said all is ok.... I'm saying i feel like shit and have had to quit my full time job. i am now on the sick and have my appt booked for mid march... i just bought the book stop the thyroid madness and i am learning.... > > I live only 10 miles from her, but didn't get to see her. I needed to get my T3 and T4 done, so she organised that, plus she sent me a questionnaire which I made a table for and typed out a load of info as requested. The reply I got back was the T3 and T4 results plus 3 pages of informative knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I just had some blood levels given me by the Dr...18th aug 2010.... FT4 24.0 TSH 0.0126th sep 2011.... FT4 15.1 TSH 5.091st dec 2011.... FT4 14.5 TSH 13.2725th jan 2012.... FT4 15.6 TSH 14.91In Aug of last year the cancer hospital thyroid specialist said that they would like to lower my dose of thyroxin to see if it helped with my problems i was having from a possible too high strenght meds...they dropped from 225 mcg to 175mcg between aug 2010 and sept 2011 and then from 175mcg to 125 mcg between sept 2011 and nov 2011 and now i'm alternating doses between 125mcg one day and 150 mcg the next.. Crikey ked - what have they been doing to you ??!!!! There was nothing wrong with a TSH of 0.01 back in Aug 2010 and your FT4 didn't look alarming either. If you have had thyroid cancer and thyroidectomy by any chance, a suppressed TSH is actually desired. But I see no reason why you should have a higher TSH with or without any kind of cancer. The only justification for lowering the thyroid dose is if the FT4 and FT3 were exceeding their respective ref ranges... you haven't posted the ref ranges, but FT4's of 14-15 in a medicated patient are too low by any stretch of the imagination. Whatever your previous problems were/are, lowering the dose has now made you severely hypothyroid. Go and see Dr. Myhill ASAP. She will sort you out. You most certainly need more (or different) thyroid hormone, but it is possible that you have underlying issues, like low iron or are low in other minerals or vitamins, or you could have conversion problems or adrenal problems, or dietary issues etc. – I don't know what has made you so severely hypothyroid now, but lowering your dose wasn't helping. But don't worry, Dr. Myhill will get to the bottom of whatever it is. All the best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi I have always been given brillant advice on here and I am so grateful for that and appreciate the time taken to reply. Sorry to bother you all again but I need abit more advice if that's ok,,, I am feeling really unwell today I have a horrible pressure like pain on my chest and I keep feeling dizzy and just don't feel right. I have been diagnosed by my gp as overactive according to test results and I am waiting to see an endo,, is this normal what I am feeling or should I be worried,, I have no idea about thyroid its all very new to me and quite frightening,,, i have been seeing my gp regarding feeling unwell for two years and he said it was depression and anxiety until he done a thyroid blood test last Nov have had three done since then,, the last one he said he would refer me cos of the symptons I was experiencing and test results. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Easha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Please it's no bother to anyone! Are you on any meds ? do you have hashimotos? Chris > > Sorry to bother you all again but I need abit more advice if that's ok,,, I > am feeling really unwell today I have a horrible pressure like pain on my > chest and I keep feeling dizzy and just don't feel right. I have been Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 No not any meds at all Dr wanted to give me Carbimazole he rang the local hospital to ask if this was ok and was told I needed a referral to see endo. Easha -- Re: Help needed please Please it's no bother to anyone! > > Sorry to bother you all again but I need abit more advice if that's ok,,, I > am feeling really unwell today I have a horrible pressure like pain on my > chest and I keep feeling dizzy and just don't feel right. I have been ------------------------------------ TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Easha - can you let us know exactly what your last thyroid function test results showed together with the reference range for each test done. This will give us a bit better idea of what might be happening. Have you been tested to see whether you have antibodies to your thyroid? If you are not feeling better by now, telephone NHS Direct and speak to somebody there who will be in a better place to advise you. Don't allow such feelings to go on without getting further medical advice. Their number is Dial 0845 4647 Luv - Sheila Hi I have always been given brillant advice on here and I am so grateful for that and appreciate the time taken to reply. Sorry to bother you all again but I need abit more advice if that's ok,,, I am feeling really unwell today I have a horrible pressure like pain on my chest and I keep feeling dizzy and just don't feel right. I have been diagnosed by my gp as overactive according to test results and I am waiting to see an endo,, is this normal what I am feeling or should I be worried,, I have no idea about thyroid its all very new to me and quite frightening,,, i have been seeing my gp regarding feeling unwell for two years and he said it was depression and anxiety until he done a thyroid blood test last Nov have had three done since then,, the last one he said he would refer me cos of the symptons I was experiencing and test results. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Easha No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2112/4817 - Release Date: 02/18/12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Sorry Easha, I don't know how to help here when do you get your referral? can you go back to your GP in the meantime? the symptoms of hyperthyroid include the following , do these fit? sorry i can't be more help chris http://thyroid.about.com/cs/testsforthyroid/a/selftest.htm OVERACTIVE THYROID / HYPERTHYROIDISM _____ My heart feels like it's skipping a beat, racing and I feel like I'm having heart palpitations _____ My pulse is unusually fast _____ My pulse, even when resting or in bed, is high _____ My hands are shaking, I'm having hand tremors _____ I feel hot when others feel cold, I am feeling inappropriately hot or overheated _____ I'm having increased perspiration _____ I am losing weight inappropriately _____ I am losing weight but my appetite has increased _____ I feel like I have a lot of nervous energy that I need to burn off _____ I am having diarrhea or loose or more frequent bowel movements _____ I feel nervous or irritable _____ My skin looks or feels thinner _____ My muscles feel weak, particularly the upper arms and thighs _____ I am having difficulty getting to sleep, staying asleep, or going back to sleep after awakening in the middle of the night _____ My hair is coarse and dry, breaking, brittle, falling out _____ My skin is coarse, dry, scaly, thin _____ I have a hoarse or gravely voice _____ I have pains, aches in joints, hands and feet _____ I am having irregular menstrual cycles (shorter, longer, or heavier, or more frequent, or not at all) _____ I am having trouble conceiving a baby _____ I have had one or more miscarriages _____ I feel depressed _____ I feel fatigued, exhausted _____ I feel restless, or anxious _____ I have had panic attacks _____ I've recently been diagnosed as having panic disorder, anxiety disorder, or panic attacks _____ I have puffiness and swelling around the eyes and face _____ My eyes seem to be enlarging, or getting more " bug-eyed " looking _____ My moods change easily _____ I have feelings of worthlessness _____ I have difficulty concentrating or focusing _____ I have more feelings of sadness _____ I seem to be losing interest in normal daily activities _____ I'm more forgetful lately _____ My hair is falling out _____ I can't seem to remember things _____ I have no sex drive, or am having sexual performance problems _____ I am getting more frequent infections, that last longer _____ I feel shortness of breath and tightness in the chest > > > > No not any meds at all Dr wanted to give me Carbimazole he rang the local > hospital to ask if this was ok and was told I needed a referral to see endo. > > Easha > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 My last test results are as follows Serum free triidothyroine 5.7 pmol/l Range 3.1-6.8 Serum free t4 15.7 range 12.0-22.0 Tsh 0.060 range 0.27 - 4.2 Thyroid peroxidase antibody 20 IU/ml (<100 U) Starting to feel a liitle better now. -- RE: Help needed please Easha - can you let us know exactly what your last thyroid function test results showed together with the reference range for each test done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Easha,,,, Whaaaat???? your doctor wanted to give you carbimazole?? with those results???? That is sheer stupidity. It's the equivalent of a sledge hamme to crack a nut. You were saved by the fact that he was told to refer you.... I am shocked that he could have thought you were hyper, just because the tsh has dropped..... the free t4 and free t3 are well within range. You really will have to read up and start to understand this, if only to protect yourself from idiots like the doctor you saw. Dr Peatfields book is a good place to start..... it's called, Your Thyroid and how to keep it healthy' Post any results you get on here and don't agree to anything unless it has been explained to you and you understand why you are being given it. If you don't understand, ask on here. We're always happy to help if we can.... x > > > > My last test results are as follows > > Serum free triidothyroine 5.7 pmol/l Range 3.1-6.8 > Serum free t4 15.7 range 12.0-22.0 > Tsh 0.060 range 0.27 - 4.2 > > Thyroid peroxidase antibody 20 IU/ml (<100 U) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 And everybody - don't forget that TPA has a library of many, many books that you are free to borrow for the price of postage only. Please see the attached document You really will have to read up and start to understand this, if only to protect yourself from idiots like the doctor you saw. Dr Peatfields book is a good place to start..... it's called, Your Thyroid and how to keep it healthy' Post any results you get on here and don't agree to anything unless it has been explained to you and you understand why you are being given it. If you don't understand, ask on here. We're always happy to help if we can.... x 1 of 1 File(s) LENDING LIBRARY TPA.doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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