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Help please with results

Picked up my results to- day Serum free T3 4.2 pmol/L ( 3.80 - 6.00) Serum free T4 2.3 pmol/L ( 9.00 - 21.00) Serum TSH 0.43...

Picked up my results to- day Serum free T3 4.2 pmol/L ( 3.80 - 6.0...

wakeham

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Why is UK T3 so expensive?

T3 why is it so expensive in the UK as I believe it costs GPs £53 to prescribe it? I buy Tiromel for my daughter when I'm in Turkey & it is less than a £1...

T3 why is it so expensive in the UK as I believe it costs GPs £53 to prescribe i...

cherrybaby

•11 years ago

8 Replies

What vitamins and supplements does everyone take?

I just wondered what everyone else takes? This is my daily list, mainly based on what my acupuncturist recommended 6 months ago ( he has been treating me for...

I just wondered what everyone else takes? This is my daily list, mainly based o...

cal1971

•11 years ago

15 Replies

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my appointment with dr p!

just finally got home after my appointment, he was a little confused about my racing heart, but told me my adrenals is struggling, he has put me...

just finally got home after my appointment, he was a little confused about my ra...

nichola79

•11 years ago

8 Replies

gallbladder

does anyone suffer with gall bladder pain ,if so could it be due to thyroid being hyper or hypo ,or both

does anyone suffer with gall bladder pain ,if so could it be due to thyroid bein...

Lizzy1606

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Graves disease with hyperthyroidism and Hyporparathyroidism

I have graves disease with hyperthyroidism. A few months after I was diagnosed I started having serious muscle craps in my feet, hands and legs. One morning it...

I have graves disease with hyperthyroidism. A few months after I was diagnosed I...

jaxbubbles

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Interesting research article on testing visitors to a Thyroid Health Fair in Michigan for hypothyroidism

I've never heard of a thyroid health fair before - something we could perhaps do with in the UK. Here's the link to the article:...

I've never heard of a thyroid health fair before - something we could perhaps do...

Confused77

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Just joined

Hi Everybody, I've just joined although I have been overactive for about 3yrs. Its just been confirmed I have Graves desease by an ultra-scan, which I knew...

Hi Everybody, I've just joined although I have been overactive for about 3yrs. I...

bluejeans62

•11 years ago

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Class 3 Drug Alert (Action Within 5 days): Diazepam 2mg Tablets - Teva UK Limited - EL 13(A)12

A recall which might affect some people here: Class 3 Drug Alert (Action Within 5 days): Diazepam 2mg Tablets - Teva UK Limited - EL 13(A)12 DRUG...

A recall which might affect some people here: Class 3 Drug Alert (Action With...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

1 Reply

TSH blood test

Hi everyone, I had done a blood test about two months ago when I had traveled in my home country for a myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroid). The test...

Hi everyone, I had done a blood test about two months ago when I had travele...

fireflie

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Hi, has anyone found reading interactive thyroid diet books helpful and can recommend any.

spill

•11 years ago

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For those panicked sufferers on T3 Asda is the way.

I have discovered after ringing Asda they do the special script scheme the pharmacist has sourced me the T3 from another company not mercury pharma. They were...

I have discovered after ringing Asda they do the special script scheme the pharm...

Kezzerb

•11 years ago

32 Replies

Levels when on NDT please

Sorry people I have not been on here in a lonnng time and I have forgotten. If someone can give me av. values of TSH and Thyroid I would be obliged. All...

Sorry people I have not been on here in a lonnng time and I have forgotten. I...

damehypo

•11 years ago

16 Replies

thyroxine level and doctor

my mum takes thyroxine but needs levels upped,she isnt feeling well and been back to doctor after going 2wks ago and getting nowhere,my mum said her visit...

my mum takes thyroxine but needs levels upped,she isnt feeling well and been bac...

gizzmo73

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Confused. Mercury Pharma are out of T3 stock and are only licensed provider in UK, but my bottles say Goldshield (20mcg) & Paddock (5mcg)

Totoro

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Vit D

Interesting. When I saw Dr P last week, he suggested I consider taking vit D. When I saw my GP on Monday he told me he had asked for my Vit D level to be...

Interesting. When I saw Dr P last week, he suggested I consider taking vit D. ...

rosetrees

•11 years ago

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Hashimoto's diagnosed 30 years ago

Since diagnosis 30 years ago I was put on 200 mcgs of levothyroxine and have remained at that level until a year ago. During this time I had no problems and...

Since diagnosis 30 years ago I was put on 200 mcgs of levothyroxine and have re...

poet

•11 years ago

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NHS Salivary Cortisol tests at the Specialist Biochemistry department at University Hospital Southampton

Here is version of a letter asking for a salivary cortisol test free on the NHS. You can copy paste and adjust this letter to suit your own cicumstances and or...

Here is version of a letter asking for a salivary cortisol test free on the NHS....

NBob

•11 years ago

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE ON T3 MEDICATION (re: no supply of UK T3 until june 2013)

Dear all, I have just called the MHRA, I said to them: 'How come we only have ONE licensed T3 in the UK that our life depends on? what do I do now that...

Dear all, I have just called the MHRA, I said to them: 'How come we only h...

nobodysdriving

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Transient loss of half vision in one eye. Any suggestions?

Hi I posted a few days ago about my thyroid levels, which we always 'normal'. In the past few days I have had very scary symptoms with my left eye. I have...

Hi I posted a few days ago about my thyroid levels, which we always 'normal'....

Parksie7

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Help!

I have Graves Disease and while I feel well at the moment I am concerned about weight gain and losing hair. Does it stop with medication or is it medication...

I have Graves Disease and while I feel well at the moment I am concerned about w...

Oscar11

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Missed blog.

A message for Si, Sorry but I deleted your blog to me yesterday in error - me and computers! It was regarding feedback re my ME/CFS. Would be please...

A message for Si, Sorry but I deleted your blog to me yesterday in error - m...

thecookiemonster

•11 years ago

5 Replies

T3

If I was taking 125 of thyroxine and now taking 20mcg of t3 split in to 2 doses a day is this enough.as not feeling great.

If I was taking 125 of thyroxine and now taking 20mcg of t3 split in to 2 doses ...

tactano50

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Could someone please help suggest what my results might mean ?

Hi, GP tested my thyroid in August 2012 due to symptoms of fatigue, feeling cold, dry skin, generally feeling jet lagged. He said the results didn't cause...

Hi, GP tested my thyroid in August 2012 due to symptoms of fatigue, feeling c...

Hidden

•11 years ago

3 Replies

URGENT: Mercury Pharma's Liothyronine(T3) 20mcg tablets unavailable until June 2013, what to do?

I have spoken to Mercury Pharma's "customer care" (020 8588 9273) who have confirmed that their T3 tablets are unavailable until June due to...

I have spoken to Mercury Pharma's "customer care" (020 8588 9273) who have confi...

HypoMan

•11 years ago

23 Replies

Nutriadrenal /max

Hi guys, just a quick one. I am considering takin nutri adrenal suppliments, after reading Stop the Thyroid Madness and undertaking the adrenal tests, it would...

Hi guys, just a quick one. I am considering takin nutri adrenal suppliments, aft...

Femme1

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Teeth!

This may have no connection with thyroid at all but it is weird! Has anyone else noticed their teeth yellowing noticeably once taking levo? I have only been on...

This may have no connection with thyroid at all but it is weird! Has anyone else...

Hidden

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Magnesium - need some help please..........

Hi Folks I have tried many forms of Magnesium, but they all result in having a severe laxative effect. ARE THERE ANY TYPES THAT HAVE WORKED FOR YOU WITHOUT...

Hi Folks I have tried many forms of Magnesium, but they all result in having a ...

JLTsirius

•11 years ago

24 Replies

20 years later and I didnt know a thing

I am a new member and this is my first blog. Roughly twenty years ago after much consultation I was diagnosed with disthyroid eye disease, (very bad double...

I am a new member and this is my first blog. Roughly twenty years ago after muc...

jumpup

•11 years ago

35 Replies

why do some people use naltraxone for there hypothyroid symptoms and does it help and at what dose please ? gimi-energy

gimi-energy

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2013

Help please with results

Why is UK T3 so expensive?

What vitamins and supplements does everyone take?

my appointment with dr p!

gallbladder

Graves disease with hyperthyroidism and Hyporparathyroidism

Interesting research article on testing visitors to a Thyroid Health Fair in Michigan for hypothyroidism

Just joined

Class 3 Drug Alert (Action Within 5 days): Diazepam 2mg Tablets - Teva UK Limited - EL 13(A)12

TSH blood test

Hi, has anyone found reading interactive thyroid diet books helpful and can recommend any.

For those panicked sufferers on T3 Asda is the way.

Levels when on NDT please

thyroxine level and doctor

Confused. Mercury Pharma are out of T3 stock and are only licensed provider in UK, but my bottles say Goldshield (20mcg) & Paddock (5mcg)

Vit D

Hashimoto's diagnosed 30 years ago

NHS Salivary Cortisol tests at the Specialist Biochemistry department at University Hospital Southampton

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE ON T3 MEDICATION (re: no supply of UK T3 until june 2013)

Transient loss of half vision in one eye. Any suggestions?

Help!

Missed blog.

T3

Could someone please help suggest what my results might mean ?

URGENT: Mercury Pharma's Liothyronine(T3) 20mcg tablets unavailable until June 2013, what to do?

Nutriadrenal /max

Teeth!

Magnesium - need some help please..........

20 years later and I didnt know a thing

why do some people use naltraxone for there hypothyroid symptoms and does it help and at what dose please ? gimi-energy

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