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Advice please!

having gone down the route of most medications and endos! I have now been prescribed t3 only - a trial run. Although I am more than agreeable to making the...

having gone down the route of most medications and endos! I have now been presc...

Linmad123

•11 years ago

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A Successful Diet

Has anyone found a diet for underactive thyroid problems, that actually works? If so what is it please! Also has anyone tried this XLS medical tablets that...

Has anyone found a diet for underactive thyroid problems, that actually works? I...

dylansmum

•11 years ago

9 Replies

I said I'd come back with my results :)

How ridiculous though, she said she was going to send me for the antibodies test and the full thyroid count. Instead I feel like I've been fobbed off. I'm...

How ridiculous though, she said she was going to send me for the antibodies test...

Karganeth

•11 years ago

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On levothyroxine for 4 months and put on about 8 pounds.

I am really bloated and feel like a barrel. I started to feel really good after taking tablets for 2 months and doctor increased to 50mcg but asked to decrease...

I am really bloated and feel like a barrel. I started to feel really good after ...

beaumont62

•11 years ago

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help need explanation am newbie

can anyone explain my readings please serum tsh 0.59 mu/l serum total bilirubin level 6 umol/l serum alkaline phosphate level 8 0 iu/l serum alanine...

can anyone explain my readings please serum tsh 0.59 mu/l serum total bilirubi...

foxyeyes

•11 years ago

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Will having my dosage of thyroxine reduced by the doctor make me gain weight

jaqui

•11 years ago

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My doctor has told me i am having too much thyroxine which at the moment is 100 micg per day. he has reduced this to 75 micg per day,

I would like to know having a lesser dosage will I gain weight

jaqui

•11 years ago

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Could someone clarify T4 / T3 levels pls?

My last blood tests showed TSH 0.9 ( 0.2-5.5) T4 14.5 ( 10-24.5) Serum Free ( T3 ) 4.2 ( 3.9-6.7) I still feel exhausted on increased 75mcg from 50mcg...

My last blood tests showed TSH 0.9 ( 0.2-5.5) T4 14.5 ( 10-24.5) Serum Free ...

cal1971

•11 years ago

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not doing as great as expected on Erfa

I have been on Erfa Thyroid for about a month now, and I have to say I am not that impressed. I can feel extremely agitated and almost feverish one minute,...

I have been on Erfa Thyroid for about a month now, and I have to say I am not th...

Hidden

•11 years ago

23 Replies

Rhinitis and Hypothyroidism

While I was trying to find some information about rhinitis and hypothyroisim (having suffered lot myself ever since my TT) I came across this extract from a...

While I was trying to find some information about rhinitis and hypothyroisim (ha...

marram

•11 years ago

30 Replies

Suspect I've got an underactive thyroid...

Hi, I'm new to this and don't really understand how to interpret my recent blood test results. I have many of the symptoms of Hypothyroidism. My recent blood...

Hi, I'm new to this and don't really understand how to interpret my recent blood...

Bec79

•11 years ago

5 Replies

3 months into Dr P's protocol, 2 months of candida diet - still not feeling good but now TSH is very suppressed??? CONFUSED!

I have Hashimotos. After 3+ years of going back and forth to my gp with continuing symptoms I decided in February to bite the bullet and go to see Dr P. Dr P...

I have Hashimotos. After 3+ years of going back and forth to my gp with continui...

nicolajane

•11 years ago

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Advice on non-allergic rhinitis needed please.

I was originally overactive and had radio-active iodine about 2.5 years ago. Have struggled to get my medication right and suspect it may still not be quite...

I was originally overactive and had radio-active iodine about 2.5 years ago. Hav...

SnowdropB

•11 years ago

11 Replies

B12 , vitamin d , ferritin .

Latest results are active b12: 29 range 25-165 vitamin d :40 nmol ferritin is 58 Im taking one spa tone for iron and 1 1000ui jarrow b12. Anyone have...

Latest results are active b12: 29 range 25-165 vitamin d :40 nmol ferritin i...

sezzy

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Can someone point me at evidence of suppressed TSH being OK when on T4/T3 therapy?

Hi, I'm trying to get evidence together to convince my Endo that my suppressed TSH of 0.02 doesn't indicate that I am borderline hyper and need to reduce my...

Hi, I'm trying to get evidence together to convince my Endo that my suppressed T...

lisabax

•11 years ago

8 Replies

T4 and T3 blood results. How do I know if I am converting properly?

I have just had my latest blood results and I think I remember someone talking about the ratio of T4 to T3 to tell if you are converting properly. Have I...

I have just had my latest blood results and I think I remember someone talking a...

Mouse

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Do I need to take Vitamin D for aches?

Hi, I'm new here. I'm hypo (5yrs) and take 87.5mcg Levothyroxine daily 30 mins before breakfast. 6 months ago I used to be v.active walking miles and working...

Hi, I'm new here. I'm hypo (5yrs) and take 87.5mcg Levothyroxine daily 30 mins ...

techgirl

•11 years ago

7 Replies

How best to take NDT? Dissolve under tongue/swallow normally with water....or does it matter?

foxglove

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Hi. I am on eltroxin for years. 200mg per day. Is it safe to take raspberry ketones 700 mg x 2 per day ? Thanks

westernshore

•11 years ago

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Differences - synthetic T3 vs. natural hormone?

Hi all. I've as some may know been trialling differing regimes including a higher proportion of T3 in an effort to improve a persistent lack of energy which...

Hi all. I've as some may know been trialling differing regimes including a highe...

vajra

•11 years ago

11 Replies

reading result test (X77Wg)

Serum TSH level (XaELV) 17.35 miu/L (0.3-5.6) Serum free T4 level (XaERr) 6.7pmol/L (7.8-14.4) GP said it's a genetic condition!!! He was...

Serum TSH level (XaELV) 17.35 miu/L (0.3-5.6) Serum free T4 level (X...

pingaling

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Pregnant on 150mcg not sure if Im under medicated?

I was told when I took a blood test in march to lower my dose (didn't ask for results that time) , I was only a few weeks pregnant and had been on 200mcg a...

I was told when I took a blood test in march to lower my dose (didn't ask for re...

Mamadoo

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Blood results update from hyperthyroid plus injured hand, could drugs be hindering healing?

Hi, latest blood results following two months on Carbrimazole are T4 8.5 , T3 2.8 and TSH 0.26. I know this is low, seeing GP today what is advice. I am taking...

Hi, latest blood results following two months on Carbrimazole are T4 8.5 , T3 2....

tilly83

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Has Anyone tried DHEA?

I was on 100mcg levothyroxine, feeling hypo plus sickness and diarrhoea and bloods were "normal" , Was moved to 50 levo + 20 T3 and although getting back a...

I was on 100mcg levothyroxine, feeling hypo plus sickness and diarrhoea and bloo...

Redditch

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Hypo, Meds & Pregnancy

I've only recently been diagnosed as hypothyroid, ive been having eye issues for a while and was told its not thyroid related and then after months of pain...

I've only recently been diagnosed as hypothyroid, ive been having eye issues for...

Hele

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Got my levels when diagnosed 2 weeks ago, can anyone advise?

Hi all thanks in advance for answering! Was diagnosed 2 weeks ago UAT and have been on 50mcg Eltroxin since, not feeling any better yet ;) Just asked my...

Hi all thanks in advance for answering! Was diagnosed 2 weeks ago UAT and have ...

gracegirl78

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Tsh of 1.85 but still feel lacking in energy. Wondering if I could take an extra Levothyroxin once a week or should I return to the gp?

Diagnosed underactive 7 years ago, on 50mcg to start with but increased to 75mcg 5 years ago. Recent bt showed tsh 1.85 which gp says is normal. Feel tired...

Diagnosed underactive 7 years ago, on 50mcg to start with but increased to 75mcg...

Happygirl15

•11 years ago

5 Replies

My new GP has told me I have Graves Disease. Does he know what he's talking about? I am not sure whether he is ok to treat me.

I am concerned at his statement as when I was first diagnosed 14 years ago I was told I had an underactive thyroid and there has never (until now) been any...

I am concerned at his statement as when I was first diagnosed 14 years ago I was...

minnymolly

•11 years ago

12 Replies

The water tablets worked a treat

Hi All Just wanted to share that the water tablets did their job for me - I started the water tabs on Monday - well I think I have peed out 3kilos (and am...

Hi All Just wanted to share that the water tablets did their job for me - I s...

Southlondon

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Bloods ?

I'm learning all the time. I'm due for another set of bloods, been told I'm now ' normal range' but I'm still very tired, dry skin, thinning hair, ect. My...

I'm learning all the time. I'm due for another set of bloods, been told I'm now ...

123happy

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2013

Advice please!

A Successful Diet

I said I'd come back with my results :)

On levothyroxine for 4 months and put on about 8 pounds.

help need explanation am newbie

Will having my dosage of thyroxine reduced by the doctor make me gain weight

My doctor has told me i am having too much thyroxine which at the moment is 100 micg per day. he has reduced this to 75 micg per day,

Could someone clarify T4 / T3 levels pls?

not doing as great as expected on Erfa

Rhinitis and Hypothyroidism

Suspect I've got an underactive thyroid...

3 months into Dr P's protocol, 2 months of candida diet - still not feeling good but now TSH is very suppressed??? CONFUSED!

Advice on non-allergic rhinitis needed please.

B12 , vitamin d , ferritin .

Can someone point me at evidence of suppressed TSH being OK when on T4/T3 therapy?

T4 and T3 blood results. How do I know if I am converting properly?

Do I need to take Vitamin D for aches?

How best to take NDT? Dissolve under tongue/swallow normally with water....or does it matter?

Hi. I am on eltroxin for years. 200mg per day. Is it safe to take raspberry ketones 700 mg x 2 per day ? Thanks

Differences - synthetic T3 vs. natural hormone?

reading result test (X77Wg)

Pregnant on 150mcg not sure if Im under medicated?

Blood results update from hyperthyroid plus injured hand, could drugs be hindering healing?

Has Anyone tried DHEA?

Hypo, Meds & Pregnancy

Got my levels when diagnosed 2 weeks ago, can anyone advise?

Tsh of 1.85 but still feel lacking in energy. Wondering if I could take an extra Levothyroxin once a week or should I return to the gp?

My new GP has told me I have Graves Disease. Does he know what he's talking about? I am not sure whether he is ok to treat me.

The water tablets worked a treat

Bloods ?

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