Covid advice

[dodge1979]

Hi all

Had a TT due to cancer

Rai all done 2018

What’s the score with covid 19

Do I need to self isolate for 12 weeks

Is our immune system at risk due to having no thyroid?

My endo said I would be ok. But not sure

Thanks

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

ThyroidUK statement: healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

Many recent posts which you may find helpful: healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

NHS advice for people at high risk (click on link Conditions that may increase your risk to see list : nhs.uk/conditions/coronavir...

If your doctor thought you needed shielding then you would probably have been put on the list and been contacted by now or you can register yourself if you come into the "extremely vulnerable" category: gov.uk/coronavirus-extremel...

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Be a good idea to test your vitamin D is at good level

vitamindtest.org.uk

bmj.com/content/356/bmj.i6583

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If you are taking levothyroxine only, then it may be possible that you are at a higher risk of developing a more serious dose of this horrid virus, as levothyroxine alone usually fails to give good health back to those of us with no gland, especially, perhaps, after having RAI.

I am far less worried now that I take NDT but I am taking every precaution I can to avoid contamination.

[dusty2]

Hi, You should have had a letter a couple of weeks ago if you were in shielding group & another letter last week. You would also have had texts & phone calls.