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Biotin use
I've been reading posts here about taking biotin & how it affects blood test results. I started daily biotin supplement around 2014 when I had a treatment for multiple sclerosis that was thinning my hair & weakening my nails. I found it was really helping & noticed a difference when I ran out once.
I've been reading posts here about taking biotin & how it affects blood test results. I started daily biotin supplement around 2014 when I had a treatment for multiple sclerosis that was thinning my hair & weakening my nails. I found it was really helping & noticed a difference when I ran out once.
Maddiez
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
Medichecks advanced thyroid rest
Hi all, The instructions for my medichecks test says to stop B12 for two whole weeks before testing! Do others follow this advice? I know from this forum that I have to stop any biotin containing supplements for 7 days before any blood test.
Hi all, The instructions for my medichecks test says to stop B12 for two whole weeks before testing! Do others follow this advice? I know from this forum that I have to stop any biotin containing supplements for 7 days before any blood test.
Cassav
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
hair loss
Hi I still haven’t seen a rheumatologist so don’t know is I have Lupus or anything else. My Gp thinks it’s something autoimmune and I’ve had so many blood tests. Most of my lovely thick hair has thinned away over the past couple of months and I’m left with a Danny Devito / Bill Bailey style hair. I’ve
Hi I still haven’t seen a rheumatologist so don’t know is I have Lupus or anything else. My Gp thinks it’s something autoimmune and I’ve had so many blood tests. Most of my lovely thick hair has thinned away over the past couple of months and I’m left with a Danny Devito / Bill Bailey style hair. I’ve
TheRedOnes
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LUPUS UK
7 months ago
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Discoid Lupus itchy scalp more bald patches what to do to ease it?
After a biopsy in 2021 which confirmed lupus (scalp) I was prescribed Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine sulfate). Having a long history of being prescribed very strong drugs here in France and becoming unwell from them I didn't take the treatment and finally got to see my normal dermatologist. She prescribed
After a biopsy in 2021 which confirmed lupus (scalp) I was prescribed Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine sulfate). Having a long history of being prescribed very strong drugs here in France and becoming unwell from them I didn't take the treatment and finally got to see my normal dermatologist. She prescribed
carorueil
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LUPUS UK
8 months ago
Hair loss
Have any of you had such a lot of hair loss that you need a wig? Or, does it stop at some point? Mines been thinning for a long time without noticeable hair loss after washing, combing. Now i am too scared to wash it as the amount of hair on comb almost brings me to tears 😢. I'm over active, gone under
Have any of you had such a lot of hair loss that you need a wig? Or, does it stop at some point? Mines been thinning for a long time without noticeable hair loss after washing, combing. Now i am too scared to wash it as the amount of hair on comb almost brings me to tears 😢. I'm over active, gone under
TwigwithaWig
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Thyroid UK
8 months ago
Extreme Hair Loss Advice
Hello All, While I'm waiting to see a dermatologist and a doctor about my hair loss, I would really appreciate some extra advice from all the beyond amazing people of this forum. I've always had some hair loss since having hypo, but nothing like I'm losing now, ever! It's so extreme, I don't even
Hello All, While I'm waiting to see a dermatologist and a doctor about my hair loss, I would really appreciate some extra advice from all the beyond amazing people of this forum. I've always had some hair loss since having hypo, but nothing like I'm losing now, ever! It's so extreme, I don't even
Juliet_22
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Thyroid UK
8 months ago
Hair issues
In a way, hair is the least of my issues with thyroid meds....or, in fact, lack thereof.....but the hair loss and strange frizziness is particularly annoying. I had a thick, shiny healthy head of hair before T3 removed, after 22 years, and T4 lowered. Finally, after almost 18 months, thanks to my second
In a way, hair is the least of my issues with thyroid meds....or, in fact, lack thereof.....but the hair loss and strange frizziness is particularly annoying. I had a thick, shiny healthy head of hair before T3 removed, after 22 years, and T4 lowered. Finally, after almost 18 months, thanks to my second
RichardEva
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
hair loss
Hi I’m having a lot of hair loss, I recently had an infection and I always seem to lose more hair then, it’s coming out in clumps. Has anyone got any tips? I don’t take any meds for lupus so it’s not that. I don’t use heat appliances on my hair either 😊
Hi I’m having a lot of hair loss, I recently had an infection and I always seem to lose more hair then, it’s coming out in clumps. Has anyone got any tips? I don’t take any meds for lupus so it’s not that. I don’t use heat appliances on my hair either 😊
Graystar
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LUPUS UK
9 months ago
Latest thryoid results
Hi everyoneI have posted on here previously, history of subclinical hypothyroidism and GP reluctant to put me on medication for it. What are your suggestions about how to approach? I'm having some Hairloss but unsure if this is due to stress. My life is extremely stressful and I also have mental health
Hi everyoneI have posted on here previously, history of subclinical hypothyroidism and GP reluctant to put me on medication for it. What are your suggestions about how to approach? I'm having some Hairloss but unsure if this is due to stress. My life is extremely stressful and I also have mental health
Anxiousjojo
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Been smelling smoke for a week after bonfire.
Constantly smelling smoke when the wind changed direction as I burnt some conifer branches. It's happened before but never continued for this long. Cut my nose hair, tried nasal sprays, irrigation etc; to no effect. Only thing that helps is Olbas oil which counters the stink. Googled it and it came
Constantly smelling smoke when the wind changed direction as I burnt some conifer branches. It's happened before but never continued for this long. Cut my nose hair, tried nasal sprays, irrigation etc; to no effect. Only thing that helps is Olbas oil which counters the stink. Googled it and it came
pffft2017
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
? Ashwagandha and Maca Root If Hypo
Hi.If anyone who regularly uses Ashwagandha and/or Maca Root, I would love to hear of their experience taking these. I have recently read that both Ashwagandha and Maca Root are natural ways to help rebalance hormones in menopausal women. I am not sure though, if they adversely affect thyroid meds.
Hi.If anyone who regularly uses Ashwagandha and/or Maca Root, I would love to hear of their experience taking these. I have recently read that both Ashwagandha and Maca Root are natural ways to help rebalance hormones in menopausal women. I am not sure though, if they adversely affect thyroid meds.
Hidden
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
Biotin and FT4/FT3 testing
We have seen discussions about the effect of biotin on thyroid tests (TSH, FT4 and FT3). This paper has the singular advantage of concentrating on the results for a single person in particular circumstances. That means, we see the specific effects of the biotin on one assay but not on another. Very
We have seen discussions about the effect of biotin on thyroid tests (TSH, FT4 and FT3). This paper has the singular advantage of concentrating on the results for a single person in particular circumstances. That means, we see the specific effects of the biotin on one assay but not on another. Very
helvella
Thyroid UK
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Thyroid UK
11 months ago
Alopecia areata
HiI had my son in 2005, emergency caesarian and I lost a lot of blood. Shortly after I started getting bald patches.Diagnosed alopecia areata. This has gone on since then but my question is does anyone think it could be iron/ ferritin? Results show as in range but I know from being hypothyroid thats
HiI had my son in 2005, emergency caesarian and I lost a lot of blood. Shortly after I started getting bald patches.Diagnosed alopecia areata. This has gone on since then but my question is does anyone think it could be iron/ ferritin? Results show as in range but I know from being hypothyroid thats
Rainbowangel
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Alopecia UK
11 months ago
tirosint 50
Hi everyone, Up till now I have been taking Thybon T3 only but my doctor wanted me to add T4 , so I added Tirosint 50. I did feel tired so I reduced my T3 slightly. My question is, do I take the T4 with the T3 in the morning, or before? I also take T3 in evening. I am trying to do bloods, tried twice
Hi everyone, Up till now I have been taking Thybon T3 only but my doctor wanted me to add T4 , so I added Tirosint 50. I did feel tired so I reduced my T3 slightly. My question is, do I take the T4 with the T3 in the morning, or before? I also take T3 in evening. I am trying to do bloods, tried twice
jand123
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
itchy eyelashes
hi. I’m 6 or7 years diagnosed with lupus, I’ve had a few different treatments over those years., but this is not about treatment.I’ve had some terrible symptoms over the years, and I feel a bit awful complaining about this minor issue now, but it is troubling me. It’s nothing compared to what I initially
hi. I’m 6 or7 years diagnosed with lupus, I’ve had a few different treatments over those years., but this is not about treatment.I’ve had some terrible symptoms over the years, and I feel a bit awful complaining about this minor issue now, but it is troubling me. It’s nothing compared to what I initially
joanneM200
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LUPUS UK
1 year ago
underactive thyroid
I have underactive thyroid I can’t gain weight I’m on medication but more importantly my hair is thinning, any suggestions what I can do for my hair I’ve been taking biotin but no results so far Thank you
I have underactive thyroid I can’t gain weight I’m on medication but more importantly my hair is thinning, any suggestions what I can do for my hair I’ve been taking biotin but no results so far Thank you
fjh29
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Iron supplement help
Have made a few posts here about hair loss/ low ferritin. I have ordered the three arrows iron repair to see if I can increase ferritin. Can anyone tell me from my recent results, if one 20mg capsule a day would push my other results over the range? Or would it take a much larger amount? I also take
Have made a few posts here about hair loss/ low ferritin. I have ordered the three arrows iron repair to see if I can increase ferritin. Can anyone tell me from my recent results, if one 20mg capsule a day would push my other results over the range? Or would it take a much larger amount? I also take
Catsrock23
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Bioton & testing + another question....
Guys, How long do you have to stop taking biotin before doing your thyroid bloods? I've heard 2 days is sufficient..... And can someone tell me the difference in licensed T3 (liothyronine) & unlicensed? Not that I'm on T3, but I'm wondering... Cheers
Guys, How long do you have to stop taking biotin before doing your thyroid bloods? I've heard 2 days is sufficient..... And can someone tell me the difference in licensed T3 (liothyronine) & unlicensed? Not that I'm on T3, but I'm wondering... Cheers
joey82
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
4 months on hair update
It must be 4 months on now since meds increased. The hair loss has continued to be greatly reduced from what it was doing. Everytime I wash or touch my hair I am not seeing 100s come out. I can brush my hair and not have loads lost. Still more come out than used to before all this. But not enough to
It must be 4 months on now since meds increased. The hair loss has continued to be greatly reduced from what it was doing. Everytime I wash or touch my hair I am not seeing 100s come out. I can brush my hair and not have loads lost. Still more come out than used to before all this. But not enough to
Jump1
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Medichecks blood 🩸 test whilst on weekly B12 injections
Hello 👋 I’ve just ordered my Medichecks advanced thyroid test . I’ve held off biotin for this test but just read that I should also avoid B12 as well but I’m having weekly injections atm…..shall I do test anyway 🙈 Any advice much appreciated 🙏
Hello 👋 I’ve just ordered my Medichecks advanced thyroid test . I’ve held off biotin for this test but just read that I should also avoid B12 as well but I’m having weekly injections atm…..shall I do test anyway 🙈 Any advice much appreciated 🙏
Kisca
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
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