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Anyone else here also have POTs?

So it's looking like I have POTs as well as Hashimoto's. I'm 4 months on Armour and a lot of my symptoms have started to improve recently - physical...

So it's looking like I have POTs as well as Hashimoto's. I'm 4 months on Armou...

rosael56

•2 hours ago

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Child diagnosed with hypothyroidism

Hello, My daughter who is 9 years old has just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I am really shocked because she has no obvious symptoms other than her...

Hello, My daughter who is 9 years old has just been diagnosed with hypothyroidi...

figster

•5 hours ago

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Thoughts on bloods please

These are my bloods from Jan past….. (due to get them updated shortly) ….but just wanted to know what your thoughts on these are please? I’m not...

These are my bloods from Jan past….. (due to get them updated shortly) ….but ...

FoxyTed

•5 hours ago

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Folate brand

I'm going to start taking Folate, any recommendations for a brand or strength please? Last folate result was: Serum Folate 19.10 range 8.83-60.8

I'm going to start taking Folate, any recommendations for a brand or strength pl...

Espeegee

•5 hours ago

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Advice

Hi Not been here for a while as I have been investigating possible Hyperparathyroidism - still ongoing, it's a long road! Also had to deal with a gallbladder...

Hi Not been here for a while as I have been investigating possible Hyperparathy...

Boatin

•8 hours ago

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Forum Posting Guidelines - 17

The Thyroid UK forum guidelines are always accessible on this pinned post: Forum Posting Guidelines...

The Thyroid UK forum guidelines are always accessible on this pinned pos...

helvella

Administrator•8 hours ago

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Starting levothyroxine- which brand?

Hi, I have been asked by the end to start on 75mcg Levothyroxine today. I am gluten free and have reactive hypoglycaemia so avoid sugar/ carbs; is there a...

Hi, I have been asked by the end to start on 75mcg Levothyroxine today. I am ...

RuthNelson

•10 hours ago

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Thyroid Test Results

As a result of my GP pressurising me to reduce Levothyroxine intake I have had tests carried out privately. My weight justifies the dosage of 200mcg daily that...

As a result of my GP pressurising me to reduce Levothyroxine intake I have had t...

Eccleston

•10 hours ago

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I am lost, should I seek a second opinion?

hi, this will be a bit of a long one sorry. I am really confused and don’t know whether to accept my gps answer or go private for a second opinion. My issues...

hi, this will be a bit of a long one sorry. I am really confused and don’t know ...

Han99m

•11 hours ago

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New results on a split dose, advice please

Hey everyone, Still on my journey to get better. I've been splitting Armour and t3 doses for the past 10 weeks. I take 1.75 Armour + 10 t3 at 8 am...

Hey everyone, Still on my journey to get better. I've been splitting Armour and ...

Incoguto

•11 hours ago

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Opinion

Hi there. I’m on holiday in Portugal and managed to purchase some thyroxine from a reputable pharmacy. They were reluctant to sell it, but I managed to...

Hi there. I’m on holiday in Portugal and managed to purchase some thyroxine from...

Gbunny

•12 hours ago

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Understanding excipients in medicines

The SPS - Specialist Pharmacy Service - part of the NHS ediface - recently published this article. Understanding excipients in medicines...

The SPS - Specialist Pharmacy Service - part of the NHS ediface - recently publi...

helvella

Administrator•12 hours ago

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Are these results ok

Hi could anyone tell me if these readings are normal thank you.Tsh 0.02 T4 22.1 T3 5.5

Hi could anyone tell me if these readings are normal thank you.Tsh 0.02 T4 22...

Cribbo

•12 hours ago

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Thyroid supplements ?

Hi guys, I have previously been taking a multivitamin but many on here are dubios about efficacy. Can anyone recommend a thyroid supplement for underactive...

Hi guys, I have previously been taking a multivitamin but many on here are dubio...

Bigsi

•13 hours ago

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Help re endo not increasing T3

I should have had an appointment today with my endocrinologist, but yesterday it was cancelled. This appointment was due to my blood test results, which she...

I should have had an appointment today with my endocrinologist, but yesterday i...

DandyButch

•13 hours ago

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Take Part in an Event

From dog walks to a full blown marathon and everything in between…......! If you or someone you know would like to take part in an event or a challenge to...

From dog walks to a full blown marathon and everything in between…......! If yo...

TUKOffice

Administrator•14 hours ago

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Struggling with levothyroxine

Hi I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid in Jan this year. GP said it was 36. It has come down to 30. I was on 50mg of levothyroxine but had a awful time on...

Hi I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid in Jan this year. GP said it was 36....

Beth1701

•14 hours ago

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To increase or not yet?

Morning,Just want to check what you all think. I'm trying to get from 75mcg levo - 100. Went straight for it in April and the anxiety was too much after a...

Morning,Just want to check what you all think. I'm trying to get from 75mcg le...

Dahliasanddaisies

•14 hours ago

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advice - thyroid results and feelings

Hi all, So i've been under private thyroid care for just over and year and a half. I was on 75mcg a day from about 18 years old to 42 years old, had bloods...

Hi all, So i've been under private thyroid care for just over and year and a ha...

Melody79

•15 hours ago

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Pinned Posts

Across HealthUnlocked, communities can pin posts to make them easy to find. (Only admins can pin or unpin posts.) However, many members fail to notice that...

Across HealthUnlocked, communities can pin posts to make them easy to find. (Onl...

helvella

Administrator•15 hours ago

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Autoimmune disorders found to affect around one in ten people

Seems relevant here as well as PAS where I have just posted this: Autoimmune disorders found to affect around one in ten people A new...

Seems relevant here as well as PAS where I have just posted this: Autoimmune di...

helvella

Administrator•16 hours ago

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Sub-clinical hypothyroidism

4 years ago in 2019 my thyroid levels were showing underactive borderline I managed to get into normal range and all I did was take Seamoss gel. However it's...

4 years ago in 2019 my thyroid levels were showing underactive borderline I mana...

Jbl65

•16 hours ago

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low TSH

I have autoimmune thyroid disease diagnosed 23yrs ago and have been on the hypothyroid treadmill since. Yet again GP wants to reduce my levothyroxine and...

I have autoimmune thyroid disease diagnosed 23yrs ago and have been on the hypot...

vsloan1

•16 hours ago

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Thyroid UK Shop (Awareness Products)

We have a range of awareness products that can you can buy in our online shop to help support us and raise awareness. Visit...

We have a range of awareness products that can you can buy in our online shop to...

TUKOffice

Administrator•17 hours ago

Percentage Chart?

Hi, I thought I had the link for the chart bookmarked but I can’t find it. Would someone add the link for me please? Thank you.

Hi, I thought I had the link for the chart bookmarked but I can’t find it. Woul...

Ellie-Louise

•17 hours ago

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primary hyperparathyroidism/Hashimoto's at same time....!!!

Does anyone have any info concerning above I have both and my latest test results says suggestive PHPT my bone scan says osteopenia am still not on enough levo...

Does anyone have any info concerning above I have both and my latest test result...

Jemjet

•17 hours ago

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ferritin still low

As mentioned before my ferritin is 13, can’t tolerate any oral form and have had infusions in the past. Am being denied infusion as Full bloods are within...

As mentioned before my ferritin is 13, can’t tolerate any oral form and have had...

Pennypingu

•18 hours ago

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travel abroad

Has anyone had an issue traveling to Egypt carrying thyroid meds?

DylanA

•19 hours ago

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Coming soon to the UK: Thyroid Artery Goiter Embolization (TAE)

Today I spoke to an RFA consultant. He told me that Thyroid Artery Goiter Embolization (TAE) is a new procedure he hopes will be available on the NHS within...

Today I spoke to an RFA consultant. He told me that Thyroid Artery Goiter Emboli...

nssimpson

•1 day ago

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PTU and tingling

hi I’m on PTU 50mg twice per day. Started it about 8 weeks ago. Thing is I’ve got tingling in my feet and back and arms. Is this a side effect? Will it...

hi I’m on PTU 50mg twice per day. Started it about 8 weeks ago. Thing is I’ve go...

Kiki_76

•1 day ago

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Thyroid UK

Anyone else here also have POTs?

Child diagnosed with hypothyroidism

Thoughts on bloods please

Folate brand

Advice

Forum Posting Guidelines - 17

Starting levothyroxine- which brand?

Thyroid Test Results

I am lost, should I seek a second opinion?

New results on a split dose, advice please

Opinion

Understanding excipients in medicines

Are these results ok

Thyroid supplements ?

Help re endo not increasing T3

Take Part in an Event

Struggling with levothyroxine

To increase or not yet?

advice - thyroid results and feelings

Pinned Posts

Autoimmune disorders found to affect around one in ten people

Sub-clinical hypothyroidism

low TSH

Thyroid UK Shop (Awareness Products)

Percentage Chart?

primary hyperparathyroidism/Hashimoto's at same time....!!!

ferritin still low

travel abroad

Coming soon to the UK: Thyroid Artery Goiter Embolization (TAE)

PTU and tingling

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