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UK Thyroid Petition Looks for Better Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothyroidism in Wales

By , About.com GuideJune 14, 2008

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Dr. Sarah Myhill is calling upon the National Assembly for Wales in the UK to investigate the non-diagnosis and mismanagement of hypothyroidism in Wales. Dr. Myhill and her supporters are encouraging people around the world to sign their petition. You can sign the petition online -- Click "Hypothyroidism in Wales" -- and visit this page at the Wales Assembly to read the full Hypothyroidism in Wales petition in detail, and see who has signed already.
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August 5, 2008 at 5:12 pm
(1) sheila simpson says:

Since I started taking Levothyroxine in May I have had consistant heart palpitations, my hair has been falling out but worst of all is the bad headaches and it is effecting my quality of life. I have been on thyroxine for over thirty years but have never had a problem with side effects until now. Stop using us as guinea pigs and bring back the old thyroxine.

September 3, 2008 at 3:39 am
(2) Julie says:

I have had bad side effects since changin to new formulation i thought I was going mad. Symptoms include headaches, blurred vision, memory loss, dry mouth, hair loss. I believe from the number of complaints we will get another option.

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