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Advice please- should I increase T3 a little now, as advised by prescriber or do bloods first?
Looking for some advice. I’m a few weeks into an increase of levo, back up to 100mcg from 75mcg. I was advised by my prescriber to do this and then to increase my T3 v slowly to get to 20mcg from my current 10mcg. I take both meds together overnight and don’t split my T3. The increase in levo has made
Looking for some advice. I’m a few weeks into an increase of levo, back up to 100mcg from 75mcg. I was advised by my prescriber to do this and then to increase my T3 v slowly to get to 20mcg from my current 10mcg. I take both meds together overnight and don’t split my T3. The increase in levo has made
Slowrunner1208
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Freaked out a bit - alone with T3 only
Hi, I've posted earlier about my endo wanting to add 12.5 mcg of levo to my current 62.5 mcg of Tiromel and me crashing on that. I don't know if I should have pursued that thread to post but if so, I'm sorry and please feel free to tell me so. So because my endo couldn't be contacted I saw my GP (who
Hi, I've posted earlier about my endo wanting to add 12.5 mcg of levo to my current 62.5 mcg of Tiromel and me crashing on that. I don't know if I should have pursued that thread to post but if so, I'm sorry and please feel free to tell me so. So because my endo couldn't be contacted I saw my GP (who
Soloslim
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Affect of exercise on Thyroid levels
Hi everyone. I, realised back in March that my long suffering with nerve pain had got considerably better. I don't know why it suddenly reduced. I'm just really pleased that it did! I decided to get my health and weight under control as I am now able to exercise. I started doing three or four walks
Hi everyone. I, realised back in March that my long suffering with nerve pain had got considerably better. I don't know why it suddenly reduced. I'm just really pleased that it did! I decided to get my health and weight under control as I am now able to exercise. I started doing three or four walks
dizzy864
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
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Just starting on levo at 50.....can you advise me please?
Good morning, further to my previous "excited" post at being medicated! Can you please advise me as to whether I should start off at 25 for 4-6 weeks (see how I go) before taking the 50? I've never taken this before & having read all the posts here it is very clear that "small & slow" is the way forward
Good morning, further to my previous "excited" post at being medicated! Can you please advise me as to whether I should start off at 25 for 4-6 weeks (see how I go) before taking the 50? I've never taken this before & having read all the posts here it is very clear that "small & slow" is the way forward
Elle137
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Magnesium…
Have been feeling achey and elbow pains started up again, decided to try the magnesium tablets I bought a while ago (just cheap and cheerful ones from the supermarket), went with half a tablet to see how it would affect me and O.M.G!! I slept like a log! Usually I toss and turn with various aches and
Have been feeling achey and elbow pains started up again, decided to try the magnesium tablets I bought a while ago (just cheap and cheerful ones from the supermarket), went with half a tablet to see how it would affect me and O.M.G!! I slept like a log! Usually I toss and turn with various aches and
JoJoloveschocolate
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Timings of taking daily medication
I am trailing taking levothyroxine, after dinner, in the evenings, as i have other medication to take in the mornings. Is anyone else doing the same..
I am trailing taking levothyroxine, after dinner, in the evenings, as i have other medication to take in the mornings. Is anyone else doing the same..
TwilightStorm66
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Lansoprazole
Anyone taking Lansoprazole as well as Levothyroxine? If so how do you take it? I always take Levo first thing on empty stomach but apparently that’s how you should take Lansoprazole. I have been told I need to take it as I am on daily aspirin and now chemo tablet daily. Anyone else could advise please
Anyone taking Lansoprazole as well as Levothyroxine? If so how do you take it? I always take Levo first thing on empty stomach but apparently that’s how you should take Lansoprazole. I have been told I need to take it as I am on daily aspirin and now chemo tablet daily. Anyone else could advise please
jodary
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Recent blood test – Why do I feel so tired?
Hello, Please could you have a look at my recent blood test results and tell me what could be the cause of my constant tiredness? I find it hard to get out of bed in the morning and often wake up with brain fog. I often wake up during the night to pee. I often feel the need to fall asleep in the afternoon
Hello, Please could you have a look at my recent blood test results and tell me what could be the cause of my constant tiredness? I find it hard to get out of bed in the morning and often wake up with brain fog. I often wake up during the night to pee. I often feel the need to fall asleep in the afternoon
Zazbag
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Introduced T3, feeling exhausted & gaining weight
Hello there, I've been introducing T3 slowly since Feb 24 - started 5mcg for 6 weeks then up to 7.5mcg and now 10 mcg per day. Also taking levo - started at 137.5mcg, then when I introduced T3 (and T4 went down), endo increased levo to 150, and then 6 weeks later T4 still too low, increased levo to
Hello there, I've been introducing T3 slowly since Feb 24 - started 5mcg for 6 weeks then up to 7.5mcg and now 10 mcg per day. Also taking levo - started at 137.5mcg, then when I introduced T3 (and T4 went down), endo increased levo to 150, and then 6 weeks later T4 still too low, increased levo to
HotelHurricaine
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Following on with update from last few posts...
GP happy with levels, tried to explain info I've gleaned from advice here about 'range' but she was baffled. I've had a full blood count- all looks OK there. Gp spoke to endocrinology who were also happy with levels but suggested I tried low dose,25g, Levo and get tested in 6 weeks. I'm thinking that
GP happy with levels, tried to explain info I've gleaned from advice here about 'range' but she was baffled. I've had a full blood count- all looks OK there. Gp spoke to endocrinology who were also happy with levels but suggested I tried low dose,25g, Levo and get tested in 6 weeks. I'm thinking that
Applebud
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
New GP who understands thyroid!!
Private endocrinologist discharged me back to my surgery as he "could not" treat me with my TSH being back in range, positive TPO in the 300's & ultrasound showing small thyroid (ords) still highly symptomatic, saw another GP at the practice really to ask for a 2nd opinion. New GP listed my symptoms
Private endocrinologist discharged me back to my surgery as he "could not" treat me with my TSH being back in range, positive TPO in the 300's & ultrasound showing small thyroid (ords) still highly symptomatic, saw another GP at the practice really to ask for a 2nd opinion. New GP listed my symptoms
Elle137
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Levothyroxine and food allergies. Is there any link?
Hi everyone, I was having a moment, thinking, or maybe overthinking, and it is a common discussion point about Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism and sensitivities to wheat and dairy, and advice to cease consuming these to promote wellness.Whilst I understand that anyone can develop an allergy at any age, it
Hi everyone, I was having a moment, thinking, or maybe overthinking, and it is a common discussion point about Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism and sensitivities to wheat and dairy, and advice to cease consuming these to promote wellness.Whilst I understand that anyone can develop an allergy at any age, it
DandyButch
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
just started levothyroxine today
I have hypothyroidism caused by thyroiditis (probably the postpartum kind) I’ve started my pills today. The symptom bothering me most is muscle/joint pain. Did anyone see a quick improvement in this after taking the drug? Does anyone have any experience with water retention improving? I have
I have hypothyroidism caused by thyroiditis (probably the postpartum kind) I’ve started my pills today. The symptom bothering me most is muscle/joint pain. Did anyone see a quick improvement in this after taking the drug? Does anyone have any experience with water retention improving? I have
Freesiaspring
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Levothyroxine skin indentions
can any one tell me what’s with the skin intentions. Caused by Levothyroxine ?!!!! Anything how do they go away just take more?
can any one tell me what’s with the skin intentions. Caused by Levothyroxine ?!!!! Anything how do they go away just take more?
CrazyLady4U2
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
In shock, TSH from 20.3 to 0.103!
hello, I posted a while ago as I was getting so concerned at the rate my TSH was increasing, I had increased my levothyroxine gradually to 175mg with no improvement, the last bloods and drs appointment I had I was given instructions to increase to 200mg which I believe is the limit for my weight. by
hello, I posted a while ago as I was getting so concerned at the rate my TSH was increasing, I had increased my levothyroxine gradually to 175mg with no improvement, the last bloods and drs appointment I had I was given instructions to increase to 200mg which I believe is the limit for my weight. by
Emma1986x
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
New to Levo, question about TSH aim
I've been taking Levo 50mg per day for 3 months, and just had the first blood test result back. My TSH is at 2.85, and they are saying that I should stay on this dose and get tested again in a year. The last test before I started medication (January) my TSH was 8.6, T4 12.8. Both were done first thing
I've been taking Levo 50mg per day for 3 months, and just had the first blood test result back. My TSH is at 2.85, and they are saying that I should stay on this dose and get tested again in a year. The last test before I started medication (January) my TSH was 8.6, T4 12.8. Both were done first thing
tattiescone
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Next steps
HelloI have asked for advice previously in relation to my mum. She has been taking levo 25 for a while now. We have managed to get a new test completed and her TSH has increased quite a lot. FT3/4 at the lower end of range. She is also deficient in B12. We have been waiting a while for these so as
HelloI have asked for advice previously in relation to my mum. She has been taking levo 25 for a while now. We have managed to get a new test completed and her TSH has increased quite a lot. FT3/4 at the lower end of range. She is also deficient in B12. We have been waiting a while for these so as
RedOne1
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Urgent help with results please
I posted last week about feeling terrible on T3. Exhausted and aching all over. I’ve just had my second lot of results back. The top pic are the most recent ones and the one before that were the results when I’d started on a lower dose of T3. I’ve now dropped my levo from 175 to 150 and taking 10mcg
I posted last week about feeling terrible on T3. Exhausted and aching all over. I’ve just had my second lot of results back. The top pic are the most recent ones and the one before that were the results when I’d started on a lower dose of T3. I’ve now dropped my levo from 175 to 150 and taking 10mcg
sugarlove1
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Confused by 'levothyroxine replaces; it doesn't top up'
Hello all, I have Hashimoto's, and take 100mg of Levothyroxine. I've just ordered a bloodtest from BlueHorizon, as I'm wracked with fatigue again. Before I get the results, I was hoping for some clarificiation on the fact I've seen stated in some posts about Levothyroxine being a replacement, not
Hello all, I have Hashimoto's, and take 100mg of Levothyroxine. I've just ordered a bloodtest from BlueHorizon, as I'm wracked with fatigue again. Before I get the results, I was hoping for some clarificiation on the fact I've seen stated in some posts about Levothyroxine being a replacement, not
BornFlippy
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Thoughts on T3 dosing please.
I take T4, alternating days with 100 and 125ug. Also T3 15ug each day. All in one go at 5am (I set an alarm). I know you guys have said consistency is key with T3, because it has a short half life. However quartering the tablets to get 15ug (3/4 of a tablet) is awkward. So I was thinking, cogitating
I take T4, alternating days with 100 and 125ug. Also T3 15ug each day. All in one go at 5am (I set an alarm). I know you guys have said consistency is key with T3, because it has a short half life. However quartering the tablets to get 15ug (3/4 of a tablet) is awkward. So I was thinking, cogitating
Beads
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
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