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First Time Post: Diagnosed Hypothyroidism but suspected Hashimoto’s, also diagnosed coeliac disease.

Currently on 100mcg daily of Levo (brand accord). For the last month the pharmacy switched the brand to Teva and I reacted really badly to it, so I’m back on...

Currently on 100mcg daily of Levo (brand accord). For the last month the pharmac...

Bluemoon22

•2 years ago

6 Replies

A new drug for thyroid replacement therapy ‘Euthroid’?

Hi I was chatting with my neighbour / friend last night and I recently learnt that his daughter 21 was diagnosed hypothyroid 3 years ago, I asked what meds...

Hi I was chatting with my neighbour / friend last night and I recently learnt t...

Levo50

•2 years ago

14 Replies

20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid and thyroid dieases

Hello there, I have been doing research recently and i came across something that may interest some of you. So i read the following study...

Hello there, I have been doing research recently and i came across something tha...

RABIDFOX

•2 years ago

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Private labs showing high levels need advice

Hello, everyone, I need help with figuring my med adjustment. I am on thyroid meds for last 2 years. I just had some lab work done on my own, and wanted...

Hello, everyone, I need help with figuring my med adjustment. I am on thyroid ...

jeanie245

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Having a panic. Is thyroid S still about?

Hi guys, Looking to get more supplies but no luck. Is there another shortage? Thanks!

Hi guys, Looking to get more supplies but no luck. Is there another shortage? Th...

KornishPiskie

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Are the risks of stroke or atrial fibrillation real?

Hi all. I posted here recently as was feeling quite good on a dose of 125mcg levo and 30mcg lio and I asked advice about telling my doctor that I had gone up...

Hi all. I posted here recently as was feeling quite good on a dose of 125mcg le...

jsy_girl

•2 years ago

64 Replies

I can never get my head around this condition!

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed hypo back in 1997 ish! I was mostly on 50mcg of levothyroxine for many years then onto 75mcg at some point. Later even alternating...

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed hypo back in 1997 ish! I was mostly on 50mcg of lev...

janet65

•2 years ago

47 Replies

Ideal Blood Levels for Hashi people.

Does anyone know of a source with Ideal Blood levels on,to make it easier to discuss with GP and for your own practical help ?

Does anyone know of a source with Ideal Blood levels on,to make it easier to dis...

Jollypolly

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Blood Results and Thyroid results Hashimotos , iron:

Hi there, Please can someone help I have just had my blood results and GP is concerned my TSH is too low. I am shaky, have migraines, extreme fatigue ,...

Hi there, Please can someone help I have just had my blood results and GP is co...

Soprano67

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Agonising headache

Hi My husband is self medicating and was taking erfa, 1 grain a day without any issues. He has switched to thyroid s, same dose and is now experiencing an...

Hi My husband is self medicating and was taking erfa, 1 grain a day without any ...

mb008

•2 years ago

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Short survey - who's been told they can't have T3 in the last 12 months, for any reason?

Admins - hope this is allowed ? ITT Improve Thyroid Treatment has a short survey to use nationally with other thyroid charities/ groups trying to end the...

Admins - hope this is allowed ? ITT Improve Thyroid Treatment has a short survey...

TaraJR

•2 years ago

30 Replies

Hashimotos, covid vaccines and allergies

Has anyone experienced increased allergies with Hashimotos?? My wife has had it for 15 years. she had the vaccine for covid last year and now seems to be...

Has anyone experienced increased allergies with Hashimotos?? My wife has had it...

Xpatjock

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Lip biopsy

I would pose this question on the Sjogren’s forums but have not had much luck getting replies there and know many of you will have had this procedure done as...

I would pose this question on the Sjogren’s forums but have not had much luck g...

HowNowWhatNow

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Vagifem

Sorry this isn’t strictly a thyroid topic - so will understand if admin delete this! Does anyone use Vagifem? If so, I wondered if you’d be so kind as to share...

Sorry this isn’t strictly a thyroid topic - so will understand if admin delete t...

MissGrace

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Low TSH

Hi can Someone help Me a little as I get nowhere after 10 years with hypothyroidism it’s got worse the last two years my GP try’s to blame it on other stuff my...

Hi can Someone help Me a little as I get nowhere after 10 years with hypothyroid...

Freddiestar1234

•2 years ago

49 Replies

Not sure what difference is between secondary hypothyroidism. It’s treated the same with hormones. Pituitary is cause my dr. Said.

Pituitary hypothyroidism TSH [ Edited to correct difficult to read subject line. ]

Pituitary hypothyroidism TSH [ Edited to correct difficult to read subject lin...

Nanny23

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Thyroid and heart issues

Hi, I’ve had thyroid issues since my early twenties and have always been under active. Since having my son 8 years ago it’s been a struggle to get my levels...

Hi, I’ve had thyroid issues since my early twenties and have always been under a...

Hidden

•2 years ago

18 Replies

No TSH 0.01

I have no TSH 0.01 have no thyroid had my medication reduced to try rise it but not working have had no TSH for years. Can anyone give me advice or ask the...

I have no TSH 0.01 have no thyroid had my medication reduced to try rise it but ...

Muirend20

•2 years ago

13 Replies

I Realized I don't understand something - T3 before blood tests

Hi All, I may be dense, and I have read that splitting your T3 into smaller sections the day before a blood test is important. I didn't think this applied to...

Hi All, I may be dense, and I have read that splitting your T3 into smaller sect...

Recon

•2 years ago

11 Replies

How do I split my NDT the day before tests?

I am having my blood tests done on Monday. I have been taking 75mg (1 60 mg and 1 15mg) Armour Thyroid in the mornings. I can't remember how to take it the day...

I am having my blood tests done on Monday. I have been taking 75mg (1 60 mg and ...

Susieg1

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Blood Results

I have been having hormone problems so I have had lots of private blood tests done (which are low or non-recordable, high cortisol and prolactin is 627) and...

I have been having hormone problems so I have had lots of private blood tests do...

WendyW1964

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Long awaited blood test…What do you think?

Im currently on 100mcg (T4) and 10mcg(T3) I did the test early, fasting and no meds until after test. I’ve been feeling pretty good for the past couple of...

Im currently on 100mcg (T4) and 10mcg(T3) I did the test early, fasting and no m...

Batty1

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Got a call from the endo today...

Hi all, following on from one of my previous posts with recent bloods showing that I'm pretty badly hypo, it would seem that my endocrinologist has finally...

Hi all, following on from one of my previous posts with recent bloods showing th...

lau99

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Blood results

Hi again. I've just collected the print out from the docs. Based on these results the doc has said my Levo should be changed from 50mcg to 100mcg. Any advice...

Hi again. I've just collected the print out from the docs. Based on these result...

Jhgking

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Medicheck results

Good afternoon I’ve attached a copy of a recent medichecks blood test. This is the first time I’ve used them as I usually get tested by my gp but as they...

Good afternoon I’ve attached a copy of a recent medichecks blood test. This is...

Jocarter

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Levothyroxine - Switching to night

Hi Was increased to 100mcg Levothyroxine 10 days ago. So far feeling better than I have in 2 years. Fingers crossed it lasts. My question is, I started on...

Hi Was increased to 100mcg Levothyroxine 10 days ago. So far feeling better than...

Hidden

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Thyroid - How dangerous is it having TSH at 0.01?

How dangerous is it to have a TSH at 0.01? My T4 is at 10 (range 9-19) T3 mid range. My energy levels are still so low. It's really getting me down.. I just...

How dangerous is it to have a TSH at 0.01? My T4 is at 10 (range 9-19) T3 mid ra...

Angie33

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Results Advice

I’ve received my results from medi checks and was looking for someone to advise please. Symptoms are as follows Severe Low...

I’ve received my results from medi checks and was looking for someone to advise ...

PrincessAnnie

•2 years ago

44 Replies

Double my dosage of Levo?

Hi All. I recieved a call from my GP this morning (just as I was rushing out the door on the school run, obviously!) telling me to double my Levo from 50mcg...

Hi All. I recieved a call from my GP this morning (just as I was rushing out th...

Jhgking

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Is my treatment correct?

Good morning, I'm new to this group and to hpothroidism. Basically I have lung cancer being treated with chemo and immunotherapy since last October. Two day...

Good morning, I'm new to this group and to hpothroidism. Basically I have lung c...

Gingerjam

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for February 2022

First Time Post: Diagnosed Hypothyroidism but suspected Hashimoto’s, also diagnosed coeliac disease.

A new drug for thyroid replacement therapy ‘Euthroid’?

20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid and thyroid dieases

Private labs showing high levels need advice

Having a panic. Is thyroid S still about?

Are the risks of stroke or atrial fibrillation real?

I can never get my head around this condition!

Ideal Blood Levels for Hashi people.

Blood Results and Thyroid results Hashimotos , iron:

Agonising headache

Short survey - who's been told they can't have T3 in the last 12 months, for any reason?

Hashimotos, covid vaccines and allergies

Lip biopsy

Vagifem

Low TSH

Not sure what difference is between secondary hypothyroidism. It’s treated the same with hormones. Pituitary is cause my dr. Said.

Thyroid and heart issues

No TSH 0.01

I Realized I don't understand something - T3 before blood tests

How do I split my NDT the day before tests?

Blood Results

Long awaited blood test…What do you think?

Got a call from the endo today...

Blood results

Medicheck results

Levothyroxine - Switching to night

Thyroid - How dangerous is it having TSH at 0.01?

Results Advice

Double my dosage of Levo?

Is my treatment correct?

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