Experiences with

Wal-Zyr D

I have recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis. My doctor prescribed Boniva (Ibandronate sodium tablets) once a month, and told me to eat calcium rich foods and take a calcium supplement and vitamin D, plus to walk and do weight bearing exercises. I took one Boniva so far, and my throat and eyes itched

My daughter has just had various bloods done and the doc is happy with them. However I'm concerned about her T4. She is 13 and the range is 12-22. Hers us 12.1. T3 wasn't tested and her TSH is 1.5 and range is 0.27-4.2. Her vitamin D is also low. My daughter has low energy and mental health issues. What

When I started on Levo about four years ago I seemed to be a good converter. I’ve had some fluctuations in dosage and every time I’ve rechecked FT3 it’s gone down. It never goes up. I now seem to be a poor converter. 2021 on 100mcg Levo - weight loss on this dose and frequent number twos TSH 0.01

I posted on here a few months ago with my results since then I have had two private b12 jabs Used a b12 spray and took magnesium and also a b12 complex ,all I have taken for the last month is vitamin d ,I was hoping for advice regarding getting blood tests

Hi, I'm 55 and have had hypothyroidism for approx 30yrs. My current thyroxine dose is 112.5mcg daily. My TSH bounces up and down along with my weight and the GP keeps switching my thyroxine dose as a result. It's making life difficult swinging between hyper and hypo every few months and I have awful

New blood test results. Still trying to figure out optimal for me. Had tried the HRT (combipatch/and testosterone Cypionate) but didn't like side affects. Gained weight in the middle, no energy and felt like hair was falling out and scalp acne. Dr said go off combi patch (progesterone was not bioidentical

I was on omeprazole for probably 20 years every day, I think originally for IBS symptoms. Never advised to stop. I found out last December what it can do to stomach acid and think this is why I had Vitamin D, B12 and other nutrient deficiencies. I’ve always eaten well and don’t eat any junk food. But

I had an initial NHS thyroid function test on 21 Oct 24, discussed here: [u]https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/private/151406182/initial-test-result-advice-please[/u] My appointment with GP is scheduled on 28 Nov. In the interim, I have followed up this NHS test with a private test including

Hello All I've benefited so much over the years from the posts on this group and am eternally grateful. I've got Hashimoto's thyroiditis and had my thyroid removed over 30 years ago. Have been on Levothyroxine ever since, not entirely well since then. I have just moved to the UK and have GP results

I started my medication journey in June 2024 and really struggled with adverse effects. I would like to post some experiences so that people starting their journey do not feel alone. Side Effects from Medicine: Stage 1 ( week 1 to week 8 ) This is a combination of ethamutabol/rifampicin/pyromiazide

Hi there, I was wondering if any of the incredibly knowledgeable members could help me as I’ve got myself into a bit of a hole. I’ll try to summarise my history as best I can, but I apologise as this is very long! My journey began almost 3 years ago when I went to my GP with classic symptoms of perimenopause

I have been 'lucky' to get B12 ampoules on prescription but I suspect (although I'm not surprised) that my GP is showing signs of withdrawing this prescription. I have just seen on my patient record that a GP at my surgery has sent a letter to the B12 specialist in Cambridge to ask: 1. What is the duration

Thyroid tests 2024 TSH 1.883. uIU/ml. normal range. 0.55 - 4.78 FT3. 5.22 pmol/L normal range 3.1 - 6.8. T4. 12.9.pmol/L. normal range 12 - 22. TPO is 626 normal range 0-60 iu/m vit D. 89.6. -250H total nmol/l folate 24.00 ng 24.00ng/lo. Normal above 4.12 ug/l ferritin 233.7.ng/l. Range 10-291ug

Hello I'm posting on behalf of my partner, who just had these medichecks done. I'm also hypothyroid, hashi and have P.A and cortisol issues which have all affected my vit/min absorption so I've been worried about him for ages. For the last few years he's become extra tired and achy, he's put on loads

Morning all,Following on from my post yesterday - my blood test results on 25th April were TSH 5.9mu/L B12 193ng/L Folate 2.9 ug/L T4 12.8pmol/L Vit D 25.8. I was prescribed 50 micrograms thyroxine ( various brands given - currently using Accord brand). Initially I was prescribed folic acid for 4

My current status, is 88 years old, 2.5 years into PMR and down to 5.5 dose of Prednisalone. I have recently watched what I thought was a bony protrusion emerge as a bump on the knuckle of my right hand little finger. As it doesn't hurt I am still not worried about it. I showed it to my daughter

Hi everyone, I am planning to do Medicated FET in January and wondered if anyone could please give me some advice. Is it worth taking extra vitamin C? I am now taking the following supplements. - Proceive - extra Vitamin D (2000 IU) - Optibac (two a day) I’m going to start taking these few

does Anyone else get really bad chest pains and feeling unwell taking levothyroxine I had a blood test and it says my tsh is 33 no idea what that means as they didn’t tell me what my t4 and t3 was just said my tsh 33 and start on levothyroxine at a higher dose than usual so I’ve gone from 125 to taking

I have had PMR for 3yrs and had a couple of flares. Gradually got down to 5mg. Have done some yoga and gentle circuit training. (Due to bone condition)Walking has been no problem. My arms have started to ache have been for the last month and just accepted it. Have now got a chest infection. Should

I recently had 25Hydroxy (Vitamin D) blood test along with others. It came back as; Serum total 25-hydroxy vitamin D level (Xabo0) 38 nmol/L Vitamin D <30nmol/L indicates Vitamin D deficiency Vitamin D >50nmol/L indicates adequate Vitamin D levels By text my GP informed me he had prescribed and