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When is the correct time of day to take levothyroxine?

Hi to all - I was advised by a Boots Pharmacist that Thyroxine is better absorbed if taken at night, does anyone know if this is correct? Thanks

Hi to all - I was advised by a Boots Pharmacist that Thyroxine is better absorbe...

Adara13

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Help to understand results.

Although I have suffered with underactive thyroid for more than 30 years it is the first time I have asked for a print out of my results. I told the doctor I...

Although I have suffered with underactive thyroid for more than 30 years it is t...

mozza

•10 years ago

30 Replies

Am I over medicated help please

Im beginning to wonder if my latest symptoms/issues are down to over medication. In December my results were: TSH 1.42 (0.27 - 4.20) FT4 16.50 (12 -......

Im beginning to wonder if my latest symptoms/issues are down to over medication....

Tweetypie28

•10 years ago

8 Replies

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Just received my 'Forest' Armour - any comments

Hi just to update, I've decided I have to 'go alone' and try Armour. I have just received my first batch from (Inter...Pharma......). I have to have some...

Hi just to update, I've decided I have to 'go alone' and try Armour. I have jus...

jeanniex

•10 years ago

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After complete thyroidectomy (cancer) I am waiting for radio iodine treatment. What is the recommended gap between surgery and iodine treatm

After complete thyroidectomy (cancer) I am waiting for radio iodine treatment. What is the recommended gap between surgery and iodine treatment? My operation...

After complete thyroidectomy (cancer) I am waiting for radio iodine treatment. W...

Grundy77

•10 years ago

3 Replies

looking for specialist in N.W. Graves, with Diabetes and now Chrons

Daughter has Graves her thyroid was treated with radiation, then type one diabetes onset 2 years ago she is now suspected to be suffering Chrons disease. we...

Daughter has Graves her thyroid was treated with radiation, then type one diabet...

teen60

•10 years ago

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Help needed regarding gluten and lactose free thyroxine, please.

My G.P. Is no longer willing to prescribe the oral levothyroxine due to the cost, and I am really struggling to find a tablet that is gluten and lactose free....

My G.P. Is no longer willing to prescribe the oral levothyroxine due to the cost...

MidnightBlue

•10 years ago

12 Replies

I have daughter, 15 yrs old, was born with only on thyroid lobe. Just discovered. She has iron defic, weight, other symptoms. Any advice?

I need advice on what kind of tests we need to do, if so. Does she need supplements, treatment? The doctors did only T4. Should we do other tests? Please,...

I need advice on what kind of tests we need to do, if so. Does she need suppleme...

victoria1234

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid test results.. Please help.

I have felt unwell for nearly 2months now. It started with palpitations and grew to include stomach aches (heartburn and indigestion), migraines, lethargy and...

I have felt unwell for nearly 2months now. It started with palpitations and grew...

Feelunwell14

•10 years ago

6 Replies

My thyroid levels where 0.3 can anyone shed any light on this??

sophia17

•10 years ago

10 Replies

B12 Ferritin Question.

I am supplimenting with high dose Vit B12 (5000mcg Methyl) i am also taking B Complex. I am having a blood test for Ferritin in 3 weeks . Does anyone know if...

I am supplimenting with high dose Vit B12 (5000mcg Methyl) i am also taking B Co...

Jessiepup

•10 years ago

2 Replies

adrenal supplements and pulse

im taking natural sources raw adrenal for about 2 weeks now and my pulse has gone from 50-65 to 75-90 im on 1/4 grain one day and 1/2 grain NDT the next my dr...

im taking natural sources raw adrenal for about 2 weeks now and my pulse has gon...

mandy72

•10 years ago

9 Replies

I found out my results from my last blood test, TSH 4.97 T3 5.5 T4 14.5 is this normal

Stray

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Whites of Eyes

Hi All I'm currently under an Endo, have felt awful for the past 16 months, have elevated Calcium levels and fluctuating PTH, and my Thyroid levels are always...

Hi All I'm currently under an Endo, have felt awful for the past 16 months, have...

Essex21

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Has anyone had a 'withdrawal' from dhea? It seems have caused my adrenals to crash (again). What next?.....

So my adrenals have been bad for about 18 months, plus I'm hypo. I've tried a few things (B vits, ginseng, nutri adrenal) and added dhea to the mix on the...

So my adrenals have been bad for about 18 months, plus I'm hypo. I've tried a fe...

Lolalois

•10 years ago

24 Replies

Anyone ever stopped taking thyroid meds cold-turkey by request of doc?

Almost a year ago I had 1/2 of my thyroid & a large mass removed from my thyroid removed. I was taking 75mcg of levothyroxine prior to the surgery even though...

Almost a year ago I had 1/2 of my thyroid & a large mass removed from my thyroid...

tjayston

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Left the T4 behind and now self medicating on T3

Well, day 2 on no more T4 and I also dropped my Blood pressure meds. I am reading Paul Robinson's book, "Recovering with T3" and it was the deciding factor, as...

Well, day 2 on no more T4 and I also dropped my Blood pressure meds. I am readin...

MSC56

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Gut sensitivity? This link is useful.... for anyone with hypo or hyper problems....

http://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/archives/why-do-so-many-people-with-thyroid-conditions-have-gut-problems/

http://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/archives/why-do-so-many-people-with-t...

tilly83

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Hit the Wall today

Spent yesterday doing lots of things, feeling good, did a lot physically. Today, I just cannot move. Can hardly hold my head up on my shoulders. On the plus...

Spent yesterday doing lots of things, feeling good, did a lot physically. Today...

mistydog

•10 years ago

2 Replies

I would like to get a referral from my dr to a NHS endocrinologist

I would like to get a referral from my dr to a NHS endocrinologist so they will prescribe me T3 instead of sourcing it on the internet. Does anyone know a...

I would like to get a referral from my dr to a NHS endocrinologist so they will ...

Muppet

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Can you take antibiotics with Carbimazole?

I have been given penicillin by the doc but wondered do I have to stop Carbimazole while taking this?

I have been given penicillin by the doc but wondered do I have to stop Carbimazo...

lisa_59

•10 years ago

15 Replies

I have had lower back pain for 5 days now more so when I try moving from a seat should I have it checked out or is it an age thing I am 53?

buddydan60

•10 years ago

8 Replies

I am hypothyriod patient ,treated with radioactive iodine.My tsh level is 0.77 and am taking 137mcg thyroxine daily.Is this level is optimal

My vitamin b12 level is 316pg/ml and I was injected with neurobion injection 2 months ago.Now I should receive the injection again.

My vitamin b12 level is 316pg/ml and I was injected with neurobion injection 2 m...

naveed123

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Understanding my test results... help please - see at the bottom for all the results I now have !

I have the following results which were produced from a blood test on December 17th 2013 TSH = 4.12 Serum Free T4 = 15.3 Serum Free Triiodothyronine = 4.3...

I have the following results which were produced from a blood test on December 1...

STEADMAN1981

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Medicine interactions and frequency.

Im having problems getting my doses to not interact and have optimum absorption. Im on Adcal, so cant take thyroid meds within 4 hours of dose. Cant take...

Im having problems getting my doses to not interact and have optimum absorption....

real_mission

•10 years ago

3 Replies

T3 elevated but still symptomatic

My recent serum free T4 was 20.6 (11.00-23.00) and my TSH was 0.05 (0.35-5.50). As the lab had refused to test T3 I went back with a new GP request, and have...

My recent serum free T4 was 20.6 (11.00-23.00) and my TSH was 0.05 (0.35-5.50). ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Wanted – recommendation of doctor who is not freaked out by suppressed TSH

That’s it really. My last set of results on 125mcg levothyroxine: TSH (0.35-6) <0.02 FT4 (9-26) 24.8 FT3 (2.8-7) 5.9 GP is completely freaked by this. He...

That’s it really. My last set of results on 125mcg levothyroxine: TSH (0.35-6)...

Ansteynomad

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Dr Malcolm Kendrick – has anyone seen him re thyroid issues?

He’s just been appointed as one of TPA’s medical advisors, but they couldn't tell me whether he would work with anyone with a suppressed TSH. On TPA’s...

He’s just been appointed as one of TPA’s medical advisors, but they couldn't te...

Ansteynomad

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Thyroid support group setup- who's interested?

Hi I'm new on here. I myself have an under active thyroid and would love a support group as feel so alone. I'm the shift manager at a fairly new coffee shop in...

Hi I'm new on here. I myself have an under active thyroid and would love a suppo...

Melypely

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Combination T3 T4 I need help

Ive been on a combination of T3 and T4 for the past 3 weeks. T3 20 and eltroxin 75. I am starting to feel a bit more energetic but cant get ride of the awful...

Ive been on a combination of T3 and T4 for the past 3 weeks. T3 20 and eltroxin ...

Mauds

•10 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for May 2014

When is the correct time of day to take levothyroxine?

Help to understand results.

Am I over medicated help please

Just received my 'Forest' Armour - any comments

After complete thyroidectomy (cancer) I am waiting for radio iodine treatment. What is the recommended gap between surgery and iodine treatm

looking for specialist in N.W. Graves, with Diabetes and now Chrons

Help needed regarding gluten and lactose free thyroxine, please.

I have daughter, 15 yrs old, was born with only on thyroid lobe. Just discovered. She has iron defic, weight, other symptoms. Any advice?

Thyroid test results.. Please help.

My thyroid levels where 0.3 can anyone shed any light on this??

B12 Ferritin Question.

adrenal supplements and pulse

I found out my results from my last blood test, TSH 4.97 T3 5.5 T4 14.5 is this normal

Whites of Eyes

Has anyone had a 'withdrawal' from dhea? It seems have caused my adrenals to crash (again). What next?.....

Anyone ever stopped taking thyroid meds cold-turkey by request of doc?

Left the T4 behind and now self medicating on T3

Gut sensitivity? This link is useful.... for anyone with hypo or hyper problems....

Hit the Wall today

I would like to get a referral from my dr to a NHS endocrinologist

Can you take antibiotics with Carbimazole?

I have had lower back pain for 5 days now more so when I try moving from a seat should I have it checked out or is it an age thing I am 53?

I am hypothyriod patient ,treated with radioactive iodine.My tsh level is 0.77 and am taking 137mcg thyroxine daily.Is this level is optimal

Understanding my test results... help please - see at the bottom for all the results I now have !

Medicine interactions and frequency.

T3 elevated but still symptomatic

Wanted – recommendation of doctor who is not freaked out by suppressed TSH

Dr Malcolm Kendrick – has anyone seen him re thyroid issues?

Thyroid support group setup- who's interested?

Combination T3 T4 I need help

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