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which is it?

I asked a doctor recently whether I had Hashimotos (I've been treated with levo for underactive thyroid for 35 years). She didn't know, There was nothing on my...

I asked a doctor recently whether I had Hashimotos (I've been treated with levo ...

fiftyone

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Another unexpected update

Hi everyone, I hope you're well. Thank you for all your compassionate responses to my last post - as always, I really appreciate everything you all have to say...

Hi everyone, I hope you're well. Thank you for all your compassionate responses ...

lau99

•3 years ago

40 Replies

Cortisol Saliva test results - how do they look?

Hello, Does anyone have any advice about my recent cortisol test results? 7.30am 10.3 (6-21 nmol/L) 12 pm 3.99 (1.5-7.6 nmol/L) 4pm 2.58 (0-5.5 nmol/L)...

Hello, Does anyone have any advice about my recent cortisol test results? 7.30...

MrsT79

•3 years ago

2 Replies

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Advice on NDT

Hello all! Im currently on 150mcg levo a day. I've just seen my private Endo who has prescribed NDT. His advice is to drop levo to 75mcg and take 1 X 30mg...

Hello all! Im currently on 150mcg levo a day. I've just seen my private Endo wh...

Hidden

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Does anyone know why the NHS is telling GPs not to test Vit D levels anymore?

I saw my GP today. He was quite happy to give me a blood test request form that says that my thyroid, Vit B12 and folate should be tested. But even though my...

I saw my GP today. He was quite happy to give me a blood test request form that ...

HowNowWhatNow

•3 years ago

85 Replies

Help

Help can you recommend a Endocrinologist in Derbyshire or South Yorkshire I am not getting any where with my GP she doesn't even want to discuss t3 levels .

Help can you recommend a Endocrinologist in Derbyshire or South Yorkshire I am n...

fizzybee

•3 years ago

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SIDE AFFECTS OF HASHIMOTO'S

GOOD DAY. IS THERE ANYONE ELSE THAT GET SKIN RUSH...LIKE SHINGLES? MOSTLY ON MY NECK AND FACE...WHAT DID YOU USE, PLEASE?

GOOD DAY. IS THERE ANYONE ELSE THAT GET SKIN RUSH...LIKE SHINGLES? MOSTLY ON MY ...

MiniC

•3 years ago

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Further update 1st endocrinology appt and ent

Well saw the ent today, he told me my thyroid scan is fine, said my hoarse voice is due to tension in my throat and offered speech therapy🙄. Said that as my...

Well saw the ent today, he told me my thyroid scan is fine, said my hoarse voice...

Nikki31uk

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Help

I would like a recommendation for a functional medicine dr. Thanks Linda

usbrit

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Help understanding test results

Any help appreciated understanding these results. Thank you 🙏

PicklePot

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Vitamin d advice please

A private endo suggested to have 20,000 iu for a week to start with and then resume 1,000 each day. My GP will not give me the prescription does anyone know...

A private endo suggested to have 20,000 iu for a week to start with and then res...

faith12

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Advice please

Please can someone advise me please? I had bloods prior to seeing a private consultant who has thankfully agreed to let me try T3. He advised reducing my...

Please can someone advise me please? I had bloods prior to seeing a private cons...

Baggiesfan

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Positive t3 experiences?

How has t3 changed your life for the better? I’m getting mine delivered soon and I’m looking for some hope. Thank you for all replies❤️

How has t3 changed your life for the better? I’m getting mine delivered soon and...

Angie10116

•3 years ago

99 Replies

Thyroid antibodies

I had high levels of thyroid antibodies when I was diagnosed a few years ago, but my yearly blood tests don’t test for these, should they? Is it possible to...

I had high levels of thyroid antibodies when I was diagnosed a few years ago, bu...

B1lly

•3 years ago

3 Replies

15 year old daughter tired. D102 test, T3?

Hi all, my daughter was diagnosed with under active thyroid when she was 7. I too have had an under active thyroid diagnosed in my early 2Os, now think I had...

Hi all, my daughter was diagnosed with under active thyroid when she was 7. I to...

Brizzlegirl

•3 years ago

8 Replies

T2

I understand that it is now believed that T2, like T3, is produced by the Thyroid as well as through conversion, much like T3, and that this small amount is...

I understand that it is now believed that T2, like T3, is produced by the Thyroi...

annnsandell

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Medication packaging

So yesterday went to collect my prescription as always I check that there are no mixed brands. Fab both packs are north star get home open them up the 25s are...

So yesterday went to collect my prescription as always I check that there are no...

jodes86baldwin

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Sourcing Levothyroxine

Hello all. I am struggling to get my usual supplies of Levothyroxine. I usually buy multiples of L-Thyroxin Berlin-Chemie 100mcg and 25mcg which I have found...

Hello all. I am struggling to get my usual supplies of Levothyroxine. I usuall...

ILR2019

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Anyone with dysautonomia?

I was taking 100t4 -20t3 but then I got covid and pots, dysautonomia. My doc decreased to 75+10 and results has dropped to: TSH 0.03 Ft3 4.2 (3.6-6.3) Ft3...

I was taking 100t4 -20t3 but then I got covid and pots, dysautonomia. My doc dec...

lisan1

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Homeopathy for Hashimotos

Has anyone any experience with homeopathy with hypothyroid? I know you can aim to replace thyroxine with thyroidinum and have read studies that show good...

Has anyone any experience with homeopathy with hypothyroid? I know you can aim t...

Lislaw

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Is it possible to develop secondary hypo whilst treated for hashi's?

Hi I haven't been on here for a while and sorry its late/early. I worked really hard getting my thyroid and vitamin deficiencies treated when I was first...

Hi I haven't been on here for a while and sorry its late/early. I worked really...

Salphy

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Sudden jerks, specially at bedtime.

Hello! Does anyone experience sudden jerks due to hypo, even when TSH is "in normal range"? Jerks are similar to those you experience when trying to fall...

Hello! Does anyone experience sudden jerks due to hypo, even when TSH is "in nor...

Alejandrita17

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Levothyroxine side effects?

Hi i have been diagnosed with underactive thyroid. Im 26 years old. My doctor said my levels were really low so she started me on levothyroxine 100mg daily...

Hi i have been diagnosed with underactive thyroid. Im 26 years old. My doctor sa...

Coco1230

•3 years ago

59 Replies

2 weeks on T3 - blood progress?

I recently added 7.5mcg of daily T3 to 37.5mcg of daily T4, around two weeks ago now. I know that T3 tends to act more quickly than T4, and both desperate for...

I recently added 7.5mcg of daily T3 to 37.5mcg of daily T4, around two weeks ago...

JonnyA

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Blood results

Hi, like most of you on here I have been diagnosed with thyroid issues. I have been borderline underactive for some time now with no treatment. Due to many new...

Hi, like most of you on here I have been diagnosed with thyroid issues. I have b...

LoobyM

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Thyroid advice books

Can anyone recommend an good thyroid advice book (UK) just read "The great thyroid scandal and how to to survive it" but looking for more good reads

Can anyone recommend an good thyroid advice book (UK) just read "The great thyro...

RoboTh

•3 years ago

1 Reply

propranolol and hypothyroid

Has anyone heard that propranolol could reduce my thyroid activity? the Gp seems to think it only reduces the symptoms of hyper thyroid , however i found some...

Has anyone heard that propranolol could reduce my thyroid activity? the Gp seems...

WeeB

•3 years ago

22 Replies

I despair !!

The attached photo is what I got back from my GP after asking for Thyroid Function Test. I had a Private test done with Monitor My Health a while back (results...

The attached photo is what I got back from my GP after asking for Thyroid Functi...

Helen161

•3 years ago

38 Replies

Buying T3 without a prescription

Hello all, I am looking to buy T3 online without a prescription, as I have had no luck in convincing my doctor to trial it, despite feeling constantly tired...

Hello all, I am looking to buy T3 online without a prescription, as I have had ...

A_GS

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Levothyroxin morning or night

After looking at a study of levothyroxin intake and conversion rates I'm curious as to how many people take their medication in the morning or at night

After looking at a study of levothyroxin intake and conversion rates I'm curious...

Sj005a

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for September 2021

which is it?

Another unexpected update

Cortisol Saliva test results - how do they look?

Advice on NDT

Does anyone know why the NHS is telling GPs not to test Vit D levels anymore?

Help

SIDE AFFECTS OF HASHIMOTO'S

Further update 1st endocrinology appt and ent

Help

Help understanding test results

Vitamin d advice please

Advice please

Positive t3 experiences?

Thyroid antibodies

15 year old daughter tired. D102 test, T3?

T2

Medication packaging

Sourcing Levothyroxine

Anyone with dysautonomia?

Homeopathy for Hashimotos

Is it possible to develop secondary hypo whilst treated for hashi's?

Sudden jerks, specially at bedtime.

Levothyroxine side effects?

2 weeks on T3 - blood progress?

Blood results

Thyroid advice books

propranolol and hypothyroid

I despair !!

Buying T3 without a prescription

Levothyroxin morning or night

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