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I've been taking 2.5mg Melatonin for 2 years to help me sleep, it works very well. I have Hashimoto's which was diagnosed 13 years ago.

Does anyone know if melatonin interferes with T3/T4 absorption? I seem to remember reading that melatonin should not be taken in cases of auto-immune...

Does anyone know if melatonin interferes with T3/T4 absorption? I seem to rememb...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Nature-Thyroid Amounts to take

Purchased Nature-Thyroid for my daughter need some help on conversion. Purchased ¼ Grain (16.25 mg) tablets She was taking 80 mg of Liothyronine (T3) Approx...

Purchased Nature-Thyroid for my daughter need some help on conversion. Purchased...

cherrybaby

•10 years ago

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Hi, I am really trying not to cry whilst emailing this: Went to see my GP yesterday - Tried to tell her how I am feeling which is pretty bad

got her to recap and copy my lab results......1) TSH is now 3.12 (miu/L RANGE - 0.35-5.00miu/L: - I have been taking levothyroxine 50mg x daily for 4...

got her to recap and copy my lab results......1) TSH is now 3.12 (miu/L RANGE - ...

Booblet

•10 years ago

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Help with normal blood ranges when taking T3

Hello there, I have not posted or responded for quite some time. About a year ago I switched to T3 and my doctor is concerned that my thyroid function blood...

Hello there, I have not posted or responded for quite some time. About a year ...

LinDonaldson

•10 years ago

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Has anyone been to see Dr Chapman, Hendon London for hyperthyroidism?

Blitz

•10 years ago

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How long to stop T3 before blood test, so GP won't freak?

Ok, so the nightmare is threatening again. The prescribing consultant for T3 is buggering off to another hospital in another area and is not answering any...

Ok, so the nightmare is threatening again. The prescribing consultant for T3 is ...

Schenks

•10 years ago

20 Replies

Should I stop taking my iron before a blood test

Hi I have been taking Iron tablets prescribed by my GP for low iron for a couple of months. She now wants to test again and I have booked a blood test for...

Hi I have been taking Iron tablets prescribed by my GP for low iron for a coupl...

foreversummer

•10 years ago

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Iron Deficient and on Levo

After asking for additional blood tests, I have been put on iron tablets. My Serum Ferratin result was 10 with range being 14-150. I'm cross as I've been...

After asking for additional blood tests, I have been put on iron tablets. My Ser...

nickym1

•10 years ago

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Has anyone tried topical Hydrocortisone cream 1% for adrenal issues / low cortisol?

I am not advocating anyone do this because you really need to know what you are doing - BUT has anyone tried using OTC topical hydrocortisone cream for low...

I am not advocating anyone do this because you really need to know what you are ...

kosmickaz

•10 years ago

3 Replies

What bloods?

I got a dr calling me today (coz they can't fit me in, I've tried for 2 weeks!) what bloods can I ask for, they only tend to test TSH and t4. From here I've...

I got a dr calling me today (coz they can't fit me in, I've tried for 2 weeks!) ...

Clmartin80

•10 years ago

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Where can i go for gynae-type issues to avoid NHS GP? Are there any sexual health clinics that will do scans and deal with cysts/fibroids?

Hi all You will have seen my post under "posts" so i won't repeat the back story. I cannot deal with awful nhs gp and have already explained why changing is...

Hi all You will have seen my post under "posts" so i won't repeat the back stor...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Anyone taken Melatonin to help sleep pattern ........ good results..... side effects?

hessy

•10 years ago

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Bad times

Hi. Found this site as I am so worried about the side effects I have had. Last October I was diagnosed with hypo. I was put straight onto 125mcg Levo but...

Hi. Found this site as I am so worried about the side effects I have had. Last ...

cyfrin

•10 years ago

51 Replies

Feeling rough and GP won't test my thyroid - stuck

I was officially diagnosed Hashimoto's by my Endo 2 weeks ago. I'm on 150mcg Levothyroxine, 1000mcg Vitamin B12, 2 Spatone sachets and 3000IU Vitamin D per...

I was officially diagnosed Hashimoto's by my Endo 2 weeks ago. I'm on 150mcg Lev...

Hidden

•10 years ago

26 Replies

Graves - does level of antibodies matter?

Is there any significance at all to antibody levels in Graves disease? The NHS don't seem to pay much attention to monitoring this, & take the view that "if...

Is there any significance at all to antibody levels in Graves disease? The NHS ...

Midwinter

•10 years ago

3 Replies

can i buy vits from your site? plse tell me how?

tina2

•10 years ago

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Pill administration or why you MUST wash your pills down with plenty of water...

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Clutter

•10 years ago

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My mother has opted to remain untreated after being diagnosed for Hashimoto's Disease

I am very worried about her. Should I be?

sassafisher

•10 years ago

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Hopping mad, furious, about to burst a blood vessel: ultrasound scan, fibroids, oestrogen dominance associated with Hashimoto's,

Need to vent, fellow Thyroid People: Off my own back - because i have an uncaring, revenue focused, obstructive, disinterested, hostile NHS GP, i wrote to her...

Need to vent, fellow Thyroid People: Off my own back - because i have an uncarin...

Hidden

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Anatabine - has anyone tried this?

I was researching for a client who has ms and came across a 'drug' called Anatabloc, which contains a chemical called anatabine. There are claims that it has...

I was researching for a client who has ms and came across a 'drug' called Anatab...

penny

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid testing

Hello This is my first visit to your site and I would like some advice. I am 61 and have been having my thyroid tested on and off for over 30yrs as my mother...

Hello This is my first visit to your site and I would like some advice. I am 61...

panda60

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Can some one look at my results...

Went out for the day last tuesday and have been totaly washed out ever since... rang doc and he agreed that it sounded like my thyroid is having a wobble......

Went out for the day last tuesday and have been totaly washed out ever since... ...

emzpow10

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Minor Breakthrough - Access to Historical Results

I spoke to my GP today, asking for a set of blood tests. He agreed to all but one and explained that he simply didn't think the lab would do the one we agreed...

I spoke to my GP today, asking for a set of blood tests. He agreed to all but o...

rosetrees

•10 years ago

18 Replies

My B12 / FOLATE results from GP....thoughts please!

Hi all, Had a B12 test off the Doc on my request....its 'normal'....or is it? I'm a veggie and not on any thyroid meds though am on NAX and various supps...

Hi all, Had a B12 test off the Doc on my request....its 'normal'....or is it? ...

adzie69

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Would like to organise an autoimmune Thyroid meet up in Ireland. Anyone interested?

Hi, I'm near Dublin and would like to organise a meet up of folks living with autoimmune thyroid conditions and associated AI diseases. There must be a lot of...

Hi, I'm near Dublin and would like to organise a meet up of folks living with au...

Bacatti

•10 years ago

5 Replies

I started thinking that maybe my DR. Got mixed up or had a brainfog himself....

Hi all , The more I think this ( correct if I am wrong as I am a novice with thyroid issues ) I had TT in June and was 1st on 100mcg per day. This was dropped...

Hi all , The more I think this ( correct if I am wrong as I am a novice with thy...

ThyroidHell

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Utter confusion since Endo appointment & feeling very low

I had appointment at new Endo on Saturday, who is very pro Thyroid UK which was great, and she was nice, however the main reason i was currently seeing her was...

I had appointment at new Endo on Saturday, who is very pro Thyroid UK which was ...

Karen1

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Trouble with ordering adrenal stress test...

I was officially diagnosed with Hashimoto's 2 weeks ago and my endocrinologist has sent me for an ACTH test, the results of which have come back normal....

I was officially diagnosed with Hashimoto's 2 weeks ago and my endocrinologist h...

Hidden

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Low blood sugar?

Morning all A bit of a random one. I've swung to hypo since a slight reduction in meds back in November (reduced from 200mcg to 200/175 alternate days) so...

Morning all A bit of a random one. I've swung to hypo since a slight reduction...

pennyrose

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Would really appreciate some feedback on my most recent bloods before Endo app on Wed. Thanks in advance. All input welcome

I was diagnosed with 'florid' or 'rampant' Graves Disease in January 2012. I had a T4 of 47 and high antibodies for both TRAB and TPO. The private Endo that I...

I was diagnosed with 'florid' or 'rampant' Graves Disease in January 2012. I had...

Bacatti

•10 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for January 2014

I've been taking 2.5mg Melatonin for 2 years to help me sleep, it works very well. I have Hashimoto's which was diagnosed 13 years ago.

Nature-Thyroid Amounts to take

Hi, I am really trying not to cry whilst emailing this: Went to see my GP yesterday - Tried to tell her how I am feeling which is pretty bad

Help with normal blood ranges when taking T3

Has anyone been to see Dr Chapman, Hendon London for hyperthyroidism?

How long to stop T3 before blood test, so GP won't freak?

Should I stop taking my iron before a blood test

Iron Deficient and on Levo

Has anyone tried topical Hydrocortisone cream 1% for adrenal issues / low cortisol?

What bloods?

Where can i go for gynae-type issues to avoid NHS GP? Are there any sexual health clinics that will do scans and deal with cysts/fibroids?

Anyone taken Melatonin to help sleep pattern ........ good results..... side effects?

Bad times

Feeling rough and GP won't test my thyroid - stuck

Graves - does level of antibodies matter?

can i buy vits from your site? plse tell me how?

Pill administration or why you MUST wash your pills down with plenty of water...

My mother has opted to remain untreated after being diagnosed for Hashimoto's Disease

Hopping mad, furious, about to burst a blood vessel: ultrasound scan, fibroids, oestrogen dominance associated with Hashimoto's,

Anatabine - has anyone tried this?

Thyroid testing

Can some one look at my results...

Minor Breakthrough - Access to Historical Results

My B12 / FOLATE results from GP....thoughts please!

Would like to organise an autoimmune Thyroid meet up in Ireland. Anyone interested?

I started thinking that maybe my DR. Got mixed up or had a brainfog himself....

Utter confusion since Endo appointment & feeling very low

Trouble with ordering adrenal stress test...

Low blood sugar?

Would really appreciate some feedback on my most recent bloods before Endo app on Wed. Thanks in advance. All input welcome

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I've been taking 2.5mg Melatonin for 2 years to help me sleep, it works very well. I have Hashimoto's which was diagnosed 13 years ago.

Nature-Thyroid Amounts to take

Hi, I am really trying not to cry whilst emailing this: Went to see my GP yesterday - Tried to tell her how I am feeling which is pretty bad

Help with normal blood ranges when taking T3

Has anyone been to see Dr Chapman, Hendon London for hyperthyroidism?

How long to stop T3 before blood test, so GP won't freak?

Should I stop taking my iron before a blood test

Iron Deficient and on Levo

Has anyone tried topical Hydrocortisone cream 1% for adrenal issues / low cortisol?

What bloods?

Where can i go for gynae-type issues to avoid NHS GP? Are there any sexual health clinics that will do scans and deal with cysts/fibroids?

Anyone taken Melatonin to help sleep pattern ........ good results..... side effects?

Bad times

Feeling rough and GP won't test my thyroid - stuck

Graves - does level of antibodies matter?

can i buy vits from your site? plse tell me how?

Pill administration or why you MUST wash your pills down with plenty of water...

My mother has opted to remain untreated after being diagnosed for Hashimoto's Disease

Hopping mad, furious, about to burst a blood vessel: ultrasound scan, fibroids, oestrogen dominance associated with Hashimoto's,

Anatabine - has anyone tried this?

Thyroid testing

Can some one look at my results...

Minor Breakthrough - Access to Historical Results

My B12 / FOLATE results from GP....thoughts please!

Would like to organise an autoimmune Thyroid meet up in Ireland. Anyone interested?

I started thinking that maybe my DR. Got mixed up or had a brainfog himself....

Utter confusion since Endo appointment & feeling very low

Trouble with ordering adrenal stress test...

Low blood sugar?

Would really appreciate some feedback on my most recent bloods before Endo app on Wed. Thanks in advance. *All input welcome*

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Would really appreciate some feedback on my most recent bloods before Endo app on Wed. Thanks in advance. All input welcome