Experiences with

Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)

I have hypothyroidism and Grave's disease the Graves' is currently in remission and I am on a T4 and T3 combo. I am currently on a good level of medication (for the first time since I became unwell about 10 years ago). I also have ADHD and for my entire life I have had huge problems falling asleep

Hello, Q for those on Amiodarone. My thyroid has gone from bad to worse and now my gp wants to see me. I’m guessing to put me on more medications. To those on thyroid meds, will I lose this thyroid weight I’ve gained? Tia 🫶

My SIL has Hypothyroidism (had it a number of years) is on 100mcg. She had a private blood test the results are, TSH 0.034 (0.27-4.2), Free T3 4.4 (3.1) and Free Thyroxine 27.1 (12-22), Thyroglobulin 19.2 (0 - 115), Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies 191 ( 0- 34). She has Arthritis and Lichen Planus and

ITT Improve Thyroid Treatment is an online patient-led group on Facebook. We work on certain projects with other thyroid charities and groups including Thyroid UK, The Thyroid Trust, British Thyroid Foundation, and Thyroid Support Group Norfolk. ITT has updated their template letter for those who've

This is my 6 year old. Normally I don't see a goitre on him but I keep a close eye on both my children for symptoms... Some could argue it's obsessive. 😂 He was eating a few weeks ago and I thought his neck looked a bit funny. Assuming it's [i]not[/i] a goitre because it's not always there but equally

Hi, I am a 56 year old female with an underactive thyroid. I was diagnosed around 24 and I am currently on 300 mg a day. I was wondering if anyone else is currently on the same dose.

Morning everyone just had my review at the dandruff they said my thyroid is high . I'm waiting for a doctors call to discuss what next . The reading is 7.82ml U/L . I'm on 75 strength thyroid. Just wondered what it means .

is it normal to feel enlarged thyroid when extremely fatigued? I suffer from ME/CFS and have been struggling a lot recently due to stress, workload etc and lack of time to rest. When it gets real bad I feel strange sensation of tightness in the front neck, thyroid area. Almost love my thyroid is swollen

Hello, I have been taking Thyroid S for a year and optimised on 4 grains. I am waiting on a new batch coming next week and need to substitute with Levothyroxine + T3 left over from before I was on Thyroid S. I am looking for any info on the dosage I should take to Substitute 4 grains of Thyroid

Hi, I’m 47, 8 years ago I had an awful virus, then developed a thyroid nodule on the left side of thyroid gland, I’ve requested to get this re-checked in the meantime, in 2021, they put a camera down my throat & did a scan & said it’s fine. I did blood tests through medichecks but not for about 3 years

I have just been diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism (Graves disease) and I'm confused as how advocate for myself.I need pointers as to questions to ask the consultant when next I see him What are the issues associated with the condition? What can I do ensure the disease doesn't progress or how can stop it

I think I have a tendency to compensate with adrenaline if my thyroid hormones are low. I get heart palpitations and insomnia when my thyroid is too low. But these can also be symptoms of taking too much thyroid hormone. So I am just wondering what anyone elses experience is with their symptoms of

Hi - my second post today. I have seen a lot of messages about the role of vitamins play in supporting thyroid function for hypoactive thyroid. As I do not have a functioning thyroid (due having Radioactive Iodine in January 2024) there seems to be little point in me taking supplements to support thyroid

Hello Everyone, Has anyone undergone Thyroid nodules ablation to treat potentially cancerous nodules? I have two tiny nodues, one under class C. I have been given to perform Total Thyroidectomy. Someone has told me about a non-surgical procedure called nodules ablation, to kill the nodules without

I am running out of Thyroid-S and having trouble finding any. Is it possible to swap directly for levothyroxine + T3 temporarily (as I have some left over from before starting Thyroid-S. Thanks!

YOU! Yes - you over there who might be regarded as being "older". It is YOUR fault! THEY want to remove your thyroid hormone prescription. Just because you are older. But THEY are having problems doing that and the problems are: ❗️patients' perceived need for thyroid

Does anyone have any experience with potential links between food intolerances and Graves? I've had suspected lactose intolerance for 10 years and have read some studies which suggest that we should avoid our intolerances and/or gluten too. Does anyone have any experience with improved Graves disease

I have had a thyroid scan today and was informed I have a 3 cm goitre, multiple nodules and the thyroid and surrounding glands are inflammed . One of the nodules is “larger than we would like” and requires a repeat scan in 3 months. I have been informed by my GP that I am Hyperthyroid and have been

I am a 29 year old female with Graves Disease and have recently been diagnosed with a thyroid nodule with a-typical cells. I have previously had thyroid eye disease when first diagnosed 4 years ago although this appears okay now. I have experienced 2 relapses, however I am currently on 5mg carbimozole

My mother had a goitre and my sister born with no functioning thyroid. I realise I had thyroid problems from childhood but not treated until nearly 50 50 is this hashimotos or autoimmune considering familial connection?