Since my TT I find that my immunity is quite weak. For example, If I get a common cold it lasts a lot longer than normal. I’ll pick up most bugs that are going around with the kids but I seem to always take longer to recover.
Currently on day 11 of sinisitus and tonsillitis and antibiotics just don’t seem to be helping.
Does anyone else find this??
Skinnyneck
If you know that your immune system is weak, why not do something to boost it and lessen the chance of picking up infection. I have to avoid infection because of my lung disease, and I take quite a few precautions. Some of them are
Daily dose of garlic liquid - 1 teaspoonful of Allimed liquid, I increase it if I feel I may be starting an infection.
Vit D - I keep my level at that recommended by the Vit D Council and the Vit D Society i.e. 100-150nmol/L (40-60ng/ml).
Daily dose of Vit C
Wash hands, wash hands, wash hands - never underestimate the importance of this, germs are picked up from shopping trolley handles, door handles, anything that anyone else has touched and you touch.
First sign of any infection - oil of oregano capsules, they are antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal, etc.
During the winter months, 1 day per month I take 1 pillule of homeopathic Oscillococinum (flu/cold prevention). I have had one cold in about 20 years.
I don’t want to dose myself up before I get my actual blood readings so will find those out first.
Also as a mom of 3 trust me my hygiene is impeccable. Sometimes I think this may be half the problem. Too clean!!
Low vitamin levels are common
What vitamin supplements do you currently take?
For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 tested. Also extremely important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12
Low vitamin levels are extremely common, especially if under medicated with low FT3
Recommended on here that all thyroid blood tests should ideally be done as early as possible in morning and fasting. Last Levothyroxine dose should be 24 hours prior to test, (taking delayed dose immediately after blood draw). This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip, best not mentioned to GP or phlebotomist)
Is this how you do your tests?
Private tests are available. Thousands on here forced to do this as NHS often refuses to test FT3 or all vitamins
thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...
Medichecks Thyroid plus ultra vitamin or Blue Horizon Thyroid plus eleven are the most popular choice. DIY finger prick test or option to pay extra for private blood draw. Both companies often have special offers, Medichecks usually have offers on Thursdays, Blue Horizon its more random
Thank you. I have blood tests this week and the doctor is testing for all you’ve mentioned so will see what comes of that.
I was just wondering really if it’s connected.
Hello there Skinnyneck
I've looked back at your previous posts and would suggest that you follow the suggestions already given, and undertake a full thyroid blood test panel, including the vitamins and minerals as detailed on this site.. Only then will people more able than me be able to read the results and make considered opinion and help you.
Just as a point of reference a fully functioning working thyroid would be supporting you on a daily basis with approximately 100 T4 + 10 T3 .
I simply think it makes common sense that if there has been a medical intervention and the thyroid ablated or surgically removed that both these essential hormones are put on the patient's prescription.
Some people can get by on T4 ( Levothyroxine ) alone, some people simply stop converting the T4 to T3 at some point in time and some people simply need both these vital hormones independently dosed and monitored to bring the hormones into balance and to an acceptable level of wellness to the patient.
I know it might be easier to write this, than to do it.
In the first instance your doctor may help with the blood tests, but if not, there are private companies you can use, as detailed on this site.
There seems to be a postcode lottery regarding obtaining T3 or NDT on the Nhs.
You can check and see if your surgery and or CCG are prescribing either T3 or NDT by going on : open prescribing analysis :
Ultimately if you need to adjust your thyroid medication to include T3 and the Nhs are not supporting you, there is the option of self medicating and purchasing the T3 yourself.
I think in the first instance, organise the blood tests and then repost here the results plus the ranges and you will be guided through your next steps back to better health.
Brilliant. I will post my results from my tests this week. Many thanks
I've suffered with sinusitis & tonsilitis since my hypo symptoms began, though I didn't know this until 5 years ago. My immune system was weak till I started taking thyroid hormones (NDT & T3) which increased my morning temperature by a full degree, & definitely improved my body's ability to attack invading lurgies. When I had to ration NDT last winter, I had a continuous cough/cold. sore throat for 4 months, which had been my previous normal winter health. This winter, & the one prior to rationing, my respiratory issues were comparatively mild & for a shorter duration.
A wonderful woman in my supermarket suggested Sterimar spray for sinusitis. Used regularly, it's prophylactic. I hate taking antibiotics, & haven't had to since using the spray.
If my throat is sore at the start of incubing something nasty, I opt for natural remedies at the onset (elderberry syrup with lemon, or a disgusting tasting herbal mix that used to help pre-THs). I also gargle with kefir in the hope that the good bacteria in the kefirans (a symbiosis of lactobacillus, saccharomyces, & streptococcus) will attack the bad streptococcus in my throat on its way to doing the same in my gut.
Many thanks for this. Glad you’ve found a good treatment. I’m definitely going to start looking more into this.
It’s was for a goitre. Benign.
No consultant ever mentions vitamins etc. But it’s obviously something we need after having the removal
Doctors don't mention vitamins! >
My friend's hubby was told to take his T4 with his breakfast, after a TT 38 years ago. Coffee & a pot of yoghurt is one of the reasons why he's not feeling good.
Thanks Hidden ! I'll look that up! 
I once got everything that was doing the rounds! Been loads better since on correct medication and vits etc up to scratch.
Thank you. I’m getting it all sorted this week. I definitely need more vitamins
Just be aware that if you are low it can take a time to get up to where you should be.
How are you doing now? Only read your post today from a search I've done, because I too am hypothyroid and have low immunity. I have one infection to the next, it's like a conveyor belt system. Plus I get them for much longer and more severe than healthy people. I've read in Dr Durrant-Peatfield's book that he says low thyroid output slows every system in the body down, including the immune system Hope you're feeling like you're making some progress now.
So sorry to hear you’re going through this too!! I’ve tecently been ok. The docs did a full blood test and I was running low on Vit D. Can’t say I’ve felt any different since taking it.
However currently getting over a virus and just feel worn out. Shattered!!!
I’ve come to realise that when I get poorly I take longer to get better and it effects me more.
Such a pain. Always feel like I’m constantly ill!!!
I know the feeling. Thank you for your reply. x
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