Experiences with

Ortho Tri-Cyclen

A potentially important issue for some people. And one that is 100% ignored when dentists say we should not rinse after brushing. Even if we do rinse after some time, it is likely that we will swallow some of the calcium ingredients (if our toothpaste contains any). Despite being written as a paediatric

If you search this forum, you can find 52 posts which mention "cataract" - and several gave rise to significant discussions. Search if you wish: https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/search/posts?query=cataract I'm not sure how much "proof" this paper provides of a link. But it certainly points a finger

Like most documents, this has strengths and weaknesses. You might find it easier to follow than some. Though some of it really is quite hard for those not already familiar with thyroid issues. Or more up-to-date (it was published this year - 2024). And it might provide some useful and quotable

A rather disappointing paper. First, the full paper is, as so often, behind a paywall. Also, because the the paper doesn't come out with a clear "Yes, the tests are wonderful and reliable." It is quite clear that there is sufficient uncertainty to question all results from these tests. We have had

Hi just after some help please. I have had suppressed TSH levels since 2010, apart from a blip in 2014 when it was 2 pmol/l. (range is 0.35 to 4.7. ). My level has been consistently low at 0.02 pmol/l from 2018 to 2024. My T4 has been in range over the years ( 7.8 to 21) however my T3 was raised at

Brand new paper from Johannes Dietrich (one of diogenes' group) and others. [i]What is takotsubo cardiomyopathy?[/i] [i]British Heart Foundation[/i] https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/cardiomyopathy/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy [i]Takotsubo syndrome outcomes predicted by

Hello everyone, I moved to a new GP in the last few years (house move). When I moved, my doctor just continued prescribing levothyroxine because it was on my records and although he wasn't testing T3 he did look at T4 and seemed to listen to me when I explained the levels I needed to be at, in order

Of course, research is necessary. We can all make lots of assumptions, guesses, which turn out to be entirely wrong. But this paper does seem to endorse what many here have said. If you are going to become pregnant, that itself will tend to raise TSH levels. If you want to keep below any chosen TSH

I don't usually share info on the internet, but as a lot of material out there is aimed at women or Americans (I mean no offence to either!) I thought I'd stay my experience so far. Diagnosis, what does it all mean, and treatment/first medications. DIAGNOSIS Late 2022 I saw a nurse as I was taking longer

These first two papers can be used to prove that on T4 monotherapy , a dose that is enough to 'satisfy' the hypothalamus /pituitary (ie. lowers TSH to the bottom end of the ref range) , does not necessarily provide 'enough' T3 to all the other tissues... some other tissues can remain hypothyroid despite

A paper which causes me significant concern. This is my blog which explains, I hope, my deep scepticism about existing prediction of required levothyroxine doses. [i] helvella - Estimation of Levothyroxine Dosing in Adults A discussion about the use of formulas to estimate levothyroxine

Hallux valgus is commonly referred to as a bunion. The paper is complex - but the take-home is that there is a genetic relationship in at least some patients between hallux valgus and hypothyroidism. Another one to add to the list... [i]Causal relationship between thyroid dysfunction and hallux

This paper forms part of the evidence base for the current NHS thyroid treatment guidelines , it was referenced as evidence to back up their concerns about "low TSH /overtreatment with levo/ risk to bones and heart" ( so they cannot say it is 'not good enough evidence' when you put it under their

Comment by Bianco: [i]In LT4-treated patients (blue box=ref. FT4 range), the increase in FT4 is associated with a major drop in TSH, but the increase in blood T3 is minimal. LT4 is really good at normalizing TSH; not nearly as good at restoring T3, the active thyroid hormone.[/i] I don't think

This paper does what I have long been waiting for. Takes some blood, just the serum, and do a comprehensive analysis of pretty much everything they can detect in that serum. The subjects were divided into Control, Subclinical Hypothyroid and Hypothyroid groups. They found clear differences

This paper highlights the problems of using TSH in diagnosis. Hindawi Journal of yroid Research Volume 2019, Article ID 4106816, 8 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/4106816 Review Article Challenges in Interpreting Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Results in the Diagnosis of Thyroid Dysfunction Salman

This paper demonstrates that gluten-free diets with Hashimoto's may have an influence on vitamin D uptake. Just a thing to be aware of. Gluten-free diet attenuates the impact of exogenous vitamin D on thyroid autoimmunity in young women with autoimmune thyroiditis: a pilot study     October 2022

This paper brings together my collaborator Prof Hoermann and a similar group in Australia who have been studying the phenomena in parallel with us. It shows that TSH and FT4 are linked, but there is no correct way of measuring sensitivity of TSH. In this it brings our two groups together (not without

The rate of relevant publication is getting fiercer and fiercer. This August publication discusses the superior measurement of FT4 in pregnancy rather than TSH. The whole paper is available. I append the abstract here. Note the claim of superiority in diagnosis using FT4 over TSH. The application

This paper examines the relationships between TSH and FT4 as diagnostics in pregnancy (behind a paywall ). No FT3 done. Hypothyroid symptoms throughout pregnancy are predominantly associated with thyroxine and not with thyrotropin concentrations         August 2022  Thyroid         DOI: 10.1089