has anyone with under active thyroid had scalp tenderness and itchy scalp, I am 72 my hair is naturally grey , i take 125 levothyroxine ,
for past 3 weeks my scalp has been itchy , just during day, there is no redness or breakouts , there is no dandruff Or flakiness , I have tried rubbing in some oil, a mild dandruff shampoo, and a head lice shampoo, but its still there , any advice greatly appreciated . Thank you
I haven't found anything that helps but this happens to me too. I itch when freshly shampooed, but start itching if I don't wash my hair as well. I've changed products and all and it "just is".
I will watch for any ideas too.
Eucerin shampoo is working best had to order in as my local Boots did not have in stock,
Have tried Bare by Head and Shoulders, compared to the rest of their range this the the gentler one although it lathers up quite a bit
Still waiting delivery of Body Shop ginger shampoo will keep as standby
I used to have this, drove me mad untill I discovered body shop ginger shampoo. it is expensive but such a relief.
what vitamin supplements are you taking
When were vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 last tested
What are your thyroid levels like
Please add results and ranges for thyroid and vitamin levels
Do you always get same brand levothyroxine at each prescription
Recommended that all thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally just before 9am, only drink water between waking and test and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test
scalp moisturising shampoo…..
eg Head and shoulders Derma care moisturising shampoo
headandshoulders.co.uk/en-g...
I take a Vitamin D supplement , My last blood test was in April, no results given just told if there is any change to your medication we will ring you.
I do always get the same brand of levothyroxine
thank you
You are legally entitled to printed copies of your blood test results and ranges.
The best way to get access to current and historic blood test results is to register for online access to your medical record and blood test results
UK GP practices are supposed to offer everyone online access for blood test results. Ring and ask if this is available and apply to do so if possible, if it is you may need "enhanced access" to see blood results.
This currently only applies in England, not across the whole of the UK. Nether Scotland nor N.Ireland have released an NHS app for patients. (Scotland supposedly due in December '24.) Wales has an app, but only for booking appointments, repeat prescriptions and amending personal details
Link re access
patients-association.org.uk...
healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...
In reality some GP surgeries still do not have blood test results online yet
Alternatively ring receptionist and request printed copies of results. Allow couple of days and then go and pick up.
Low vitamin levels extremely common as we get older
ESSENTIAL to test vitamin D, folate, B12 and ferritin at least annually
How much vitamin D are you taking
Many, many thyroid patients need to supplement vitamin B complex to maintain good B vitamins
Test first
Recommended that all thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally just before 9am, only drink water between waking and test and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test
This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)
T3 ….day before test split T3 as 2 or 3 smaller doses spread through the day, with last dose approximately 8-12 hours before test
Private tests are available as NHS currently rarely tests Ft3 or all relevant vitamins
Post all about what time of day to test
healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...
Testing options and includes money off codes for private testing
Medichecks Thyroid plus BOTH TPO and TG antibodies and vitamins
medichecks.com/products/adv...
Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes BOTH TPO and TG antibodies, cortisol and vitamins
bluehorizonbloodtests.co.uk...
Medichecks and BH also offer private blood draw at clinic near you, or private nurse to your own home…..for an extra fee
Only do private testing early Monday or Tuesday morning.
Tips on how to do DIY finger prick test
support.medichecks.com/hc/e...
If you normally take levothyroxine at bedtime/in night ...adjust timings as follows prior to blood test
If testing Monday morning, delay Saturday evening dose levothyroxine until Sunday morning. Delay Sunday evening dose levothyroxine until after blood test on Monday morning. Take Monday evening dose levothyroxine as per normal
Monitor My Health (NHS private test service) offer thyroid and vitamin testing, plus cholesterol and HBA1C for £65
(Doesn’t include thyroid antibodies)
monitormyhealth.org.uk/full...
10% off code here
thyroiduk.org/testing/priva...
Just TSH, Ft4 and Ft3 test - £32
monitormyhealth.org.uk/thyr...
10% off code here
thyroiduk.org/testing/priva...
Randox FULL thyroid test including both thyroid antibodies just £29
Test at home or in clinic
randoxhealth.com/en-GB/at-h...
IMPORTANT......If you are taking vitamin B complex, or any supplements containing biotin, remember to stop these 5-7 days before ALL BLOOD TESTS , as biotin can falsely affect test results
endo.confex.com/endo/2016en...
endocrinenews.endocrine.org...
In week before blood test, when you stop vitamin B complex, you might want to consider taking a separate folate supplement (eg Jarrow methyl folate 400mcg) and continue separate B12 if serum B12 is below 500 or active B12 under 70
thank you for all the info, ❤️
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