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Biotin & Blood Work
Hi. I would appreciate your thoughts regarding biotin supplementation and how much time one should leave between a dose of biotin and a blood test measuring FT3, FT4 & TSH? I am really not sure, and getting conflicting info online. Some say 24h is okay, and other sources say anywhere between 3-7 days
Hi. I would appreciate your thoughts regarding biotin supplementation and how much time one should leave between a dose of biotin and a blood test measuring FT3, FT4 & TSH? I am really not sure, and getting conflicting info online. Some say 24h is okay, and other sources say anywhere between 3-7 days
elliscp01
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Does IUD help endo
I have doubled in size since getting my IUD and have starved myself to loose weight I’m down 10kg but smoky bmi is still really to get surgery I really want to take it out and try my diet and exercise without it to achieve weight loss but I’m scared that the pun will be agonising again. My doctor
I have doubled in size since getting my IUD and have starved myself to loose weight I’m down 10kg but smoky bmi is still really to get surgery I really want to take it out and try my diet and exercise without it to achieve weight loss but I’m scared that the pun will be agonising again. My doctor
Littlebug77
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Endometriosis UK
1 year ago
Medichecks advice about B12 and Biotin
Edit! I see that I myself asked this same question a few months ago! Going mad or I claim brain fog! heh. Sorry. https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/148331302/medichecks-thyroid-test-and-b12 Medichecks have told me to stop Biotin 2 days before a test and B12 two weeks before a test
Edit! I see that I myself asked this same question a few months ago! Going mad or I claim brain fog! heh. Sorry. https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/148331302/medichecks-thyroid-test-and-b12 Medichecks have told me to stop Biotin 2 days before a test and B12 two weeks before a test
Pearlteapot
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
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Latest TSH result
Morning all, I’ve just had my latest test results back after being on 75mg one day and 50mg alternatively. My previous dose was 50mg daily. It looks as though it’s only changed by 0.1 after 6 weeks. I’m obviously under medicated as I still feel pretty rubbish with no energy, extreme tiredness, hair
Morning all, I’ve just had my latest test results back after being on 75mg one day and 50mg alternatively. My previous dose was 50mg daily. It looks as though it’s only changed by 0.1 after 6 weeks. I’m obviously under medicated as I still feel pretty rubbish with no energy, extreme tiredness, hair
Mrscat12
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
alopecia universalis, weight gain, hypothyroid
Wondering if anyone on here lost all of the hair on their body with in a short period of time. IF you have been successful in regrowth, what did you do?
Wondering if anyone on here lost all of the hair on their body with in a short period of time. IF you have been successful in regrowth, what did you do?
MYPOAPONY
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Hair Loss with Hypothyroidism / Levothyroxine
One of the distressing symptoms that gets asked about here on the forum, is about hair loss. Often, the member has been recently started on levothyroxine, noticed a marked increase in hair loss and is convinced that this is a 'side effect'of the medication. I came across this article, which I feel explains
One of the distressing symptoms that gets asked about here on the forum, is about hair loss. Often, the member has been recently started on levothyroxine, noticed a marked increase in hair loss and is convinced that this is a 'side effect'of the medication. I came across this article, which I feel explains
RedApple
Administrator
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Bloods Results
These where printed out for me as requested, any advice most welcome 🌸 Was taking teva levo 75mcg, thybon henning t3 10mcg, prior to these results. Now taking 5mcg three times a day. Supplement vit D with k2, mk7 and magnesium glycinate
These where printed out for me as requested, any advice most welcome 🌸 Was taking teva levo 75mcg, thybon henning t3 10mcg, prior to these results. Now taking 5mcg three times a day. Supplement vit D with k2, mk7 and magnesium glycinate
Geegee777
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
jackafi
Alopecia
areata. See my mpn specialist tomorrow. Thinking I should take a break from Meds and then work on med for depression/anxiety. Thinking it might be best to restart Besremi after Hct rises, considering I was at 50 mcgs every 2 weeks. Never felt this bad on Besremi. ☹️.
Alopecia
areata. See my mpn specialist tomorrow. Thinking I should take a break from Meds and then work on med for depression/anxiety. Thinking it might be best to restart Besremi after Hct rises, considering I was at 50 mcgs every 2 weeks. Never felt this bad on Besremi. ☹️.
JeanieRN
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MPN Voice
1 year ago
help please, migraine meds
does anyone know if migraleve is contra-indicated with T3? I know I'm OK with T4 but: paracetamol, codeine phosphate & buclizine hydrochloride, anyone? @helvella ? sorry to tag just can't find info
does anyone know if migraleve is contra-indicated with T3? I know I'm OK with T4 but: paracetamol, codeine phosphate & buclizine hydrochloride, anyone? @helvella ? sorry to tag just can't find info
turquoisea7
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Biotin, before blood tests
I have a blood test booked for 20th Feb, please can you advise how long before this should I stop taking Biotin, and are there any other "do's or dont's". Am on 75mcgs Levothyroxine daily. Thanks for any advice.
I have a blood test booked for 20th Feb, please can you advise how long before this should I stop taking Biotin, and are there any other "do's or dont's". Am on 75mcgs Levothyroxine daily. Thanks for any advice.
airedalelady
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Besremi and anxiety/depression.
Alopecia
and vitiligo. My Mpn wants me to try a low dose of Jackafi and take a break from the Besremi. I would appreciate any thoughts or any similar situations with very delayed onset of depression which I realize is a well know side effect. Thanks! Jeanie
Alopecia
and vitiligo. My Mpn wants me to try a low dose of Jackafi and take a break from the Besremi. I would appreciate any thoughts or any similar situations with very delayed onset of depression which I realize is a well know side effect. Thanks! Jeanie
JeanieRN
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MPN Voice
1 year ago
PSA rising, I'm horny (!) and hairless. What to think?
Finally, I've lost all my hair on chest and legs...in the last 6 weeks...seeing the dermatologist guy as it may be related to low t [20] or
alopecia
. What do you guys think about this? Other than these "pressing" issues, life is great and I wish you guys well. Thanks for your interest. T
Finally, I've lost all my hair on chest and legs...in the last 6 weeks...seeing the dermatologist guy as it may be related to low t [20] or
alopecia
. What do you guys think about this? Other than these "pressing" issues, life is great and I wish you guys well. Thanks for your interest. T
trregan
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Prostate Cancer And Gay Men
1 year ago
Hair thinning
Can low T3 cause hair to thin? I had Thyroxine reduced six months ago, 150mcg to 125mcg and my hair has been thin for some time but is nowso much worse. My GP will not increase thyroxine bcause I'm in range!
Can low T3 cause hair to thin? I had Thyroxine reduced six months ago, 150mcg to 125mcg and my hair has been thin for some time but is nowso much worse. My GP will not increase thyroxine bcause I'm in range!
jenned
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Gradual but significant hair loss/thinning with SLE, any help or advice would be amazing!
Hi all! This is my first post on here as I've only just discovered this amazing community exists! It's so reassuring to find it's here. I was diagnosed with SLE in December 21, after a few hospital admissions with recurrent pericarditis. I was put on prednisolone (various doses, flare dependent), Azathioprine
Hi all! This is my first post on here as I've only just discovered this amazing community exists! It's so reassuring to find it's here. I was diagnosed with SLE in December 21, after a few hospital admissions with recurrent pericarditis. I was put on prednisolone (various doses, flare dependent), Azathioprine
chescatorri
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LUPUS UK
1 year ago
Levothyroxine causing hair loss??
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at the end of August last year and was put on levothyroxine (50mcgs every other day). My TSH levels were crazy - it was 36! Around October time, I started noticing my hair falling out. It was only a bit in shower. I didn’t have any issue with hair loss prior to
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at the end of August last year and was put on levothyroxine (50mcgs every other day). My TSH levels were crazy - it was 36! Around October time, I started noticing my hair falling out. It was only a bit in shower. I didn’t have any issue with hair loss prior to
Smudgey1954
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Hypo & exhausted...something just isn't right
Symptoms: - exhaustion (running out of energy by the afternoon) - waking up in the morning not feeling refreshed - dry flaky scalp (I had
alopecia
areata too for the 3rd or 4th time about 6 months ago where I lost a tennis-ball size patch of hair, but that's now grown back) - low libido - struggling
Symptoms: - exhaustion (running out of energy by the afternoon) - waking up in the morning not feeling refreshed - dry flaky scalp (I had
alopecia
areata too for the 3rd or 4th time about 6 months ago where I lost a tennis-ball size patch of hair, but that's now grown back) - low libido - struggling
Izzywizzy124
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Probably A Silly Question, But Will Ask Anyway: Biotin In Shampoo & Long Term Effects.
Hiya. I am currently using a shampoo and conditioner which contains Biotin, which is supposed to help with thin, fragile hair, especially during the menopause. Although it is more likely to be a gimmick, the products does suit me, not in a miraculous way, as I haven't gained a thick bushy mane yet 🤣
Hiya. I am currently using a shampoo and conditioner which contains Biotin, which is supposed to help with thin, fragile hair, especially during the menopause. Although it is more likely to be a gimmick, the products does suit me, not in a miraculous way, as I haven't gained a thick bushy mane yet 🤣
Hidden
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Recommendations for a good selenium supplement?
That's not expensive? Selenomethionine is the type I'm after. I currently take Viridian which is around £8/9 for 30 capsules. It doesn't last long as I take 2 capsules daily. Previously I used solgar but I didn't feel it was as effective. There's so many different supplement sellers on Amazon now
That's not expensive? Selenomethionine is the type I'm after. I currently take Viridian which is around £8/9 for 30 capsules. It doesn't last long as I take 2 capsules daily. Previously I used solgar but I didn't feel it was as effective. There's so many different supplement sellers on Amazon now
Alanna012
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
T3 medication hair loss
Did anyone experience temporary hairloss when starting T3 medication? I lost a lot of hair when I was on 50mcg levo and that stopped when I was on 75mcg levo. Now i added 15mcg T3 and I feel better. My anxiety is also a lot better! But my hair started falling out again. Did anyone experience something
Did anyone experience temporary hairloss when starting T3 medication? I lost a lot of hair when I was on 50mcg levo and that stopped when I was on 75mcg levo. Now i added 15mcg T3 and I feel better. My anxiety is also a lot better! But my hair started falling out again. Did anyone experience something
Sofie007
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
will using shampoo with biotin in it impact my blood tests?
just realised I am using a “biotin and collagen” shampoo. Used it Monday, have full thyroid blood tests due on Thursday. Will this impact results?
just realised I am using a “biotin and collagen” shampoo. Used it Monday, have full thyroid blood tests due on Thursday. Will this impact results?
Babymagic37
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
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