Any Men on here with under active Thyroid ? - Thyroid UK

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Any Men on here with under active Thyroid ?

8 years ago•4 Replies

I'm 23 and just wondering if theres any guys on here,I find it really frustrating how Thyroid problems are seen as a womans issues you can find reams of info aimed at woman onlinebut not a much aimed at men.I suppose male or female its the same thing however I still find it frustrating.

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shawsAdministrator8 years ago

Welcome to our forum Karlos and it is frustrating that there appears to be little info for men.

It is a fact, too, that it affects many more women that men but I will try to give you a few links and we do have some male members on our forum. Hypothyroid seems to be more prevelent than hyperthyroid.

Some of our members who are/have been hyper will respond too.

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

Always get a copy of your blood test results with the ranges so that you can post them for comments. Also make sure GP has tested B12, Vit D, iron, ferritin and folate too.

karlos920 in reply to shaws8 years ago

Hi thanks for the response ! Iv'e actually just got my bloods back and they've upped my Levothyroxine from 100mg to 150mg wish i'd seen this message sooner because I didn't ask for a copy of my results and I have no Idea of if they tested for B12 ect.

Just realised I made a mistake on this post I meant to put *Under Active Thyroid will edit that now incase anyone else comments .

shawsAdministrator in reply to karlos9208 years ago

You can still request a copy of your results (with the ranges). And post for comments (on a new Post). It is a learning curve and I'm glad they've increased your dose by 50mcg levo.

You can pick whichever you think will be interesting:

healthunlocked.com/search/m...

You may be one of the fortunate ones for whom the optimum dose of levo makes you feel well. I hope so.