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TSH levels keeps going up/down every time its checked! From 4.7-49, even though levothyroxine dose keeps being upped. Anyone else have same?

Orbie

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Thyroid Patient Sings through Surgery!

I thought some of you my find this interesting. It's about a singer who sang whilst they were removing her thyroid. She wanted to ensure that her voice was not...

I thought some of you my find this interesting. It's about a singer who sang whi...

wysewoman

•10 years ago

9 Replies

I have just started NDT and am just wondering how many grains others are taking?

Jaie

•10 years ago

7 Replies

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I have put a photo on my profile but it is not upright as you can see. How do I change it? The photo was okay when I cropped it. Thanks.

Jaie

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Is anyone who takes NDT also taking T3?

Have recently started on Armour on 2.05mg a day. Feeling much better generally, but having read the post re T3 and weight loss wondered if I need more T3 as...

Have recently started on Armour on 2.05mg a day. Feeling much better generally,...

jeanniex

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Starting running and hypothyroidism

It would seem that there may be a link between endurance running and hypothyroidism (not necessarily causal, though). I've recently started running for the...

It would seem that there may be a link between endurance running and hypothyroid...

hose1975

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Unsteady T3 levels cause fluid retention and muscle aches?

I just came across this statement on a website. As these are my main concerns how do I tell if the T3 is unsteady or just not enough? I have been taking T3...

I just came across this statement on a website. As these are my main concerns h...

suzannai

•10 years ago

20 Replies

Can someone tell me the best way to introduce t3.

Ive been on t4 for thirty years and never felt well; usual problems too numerous to mention, so i thought i would try some t3 my GP agrees with me trying it, i...

Ive been on t4 for thirty years and never felt well; usual problems too numerous...

daval

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Sixteen thousand six hundred and three members, imagine if we/they all.........

Signed this petition to help us all have a choice and chance of better health, AND passed it on to their friends, neighbours, colleagues and relatives via...

Signed this petition to help us all have a choice and chance of better health, A...

MaryF

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Hi, I have Hasimoto and I would like to know optimal dose of vitamin D daily? Txh

dada21

•10 years ago

2 Replies

First appointment with endocrinologist; how can I convince them to change meds? Help please!!

Hi all. I'm new here so will give as much info as possible. Last April I missed a period, thought it was menopause as I'm in my mid forties, but after tests...

Hi all. I'm new here so will give as much info as possible. Last April I missed...

Hidden

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Full Blood results - Query if my B12, Ferritin are high enough?

Recent blood results back and I wondered if I could ask your opinion on them. I am looking to make the switch to Armour from Thyroxine and wondered if my B12...

Recent blood results back and I wondered if I could ask your opinion on them. I ...

sammi3

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Can you take Rabeprazole at the same time as thyroxine?

I have been taking thyroxine for 21 years now, and for a number of years I have also been taking Omprizole for gastric reflux. I take the thyoxine first thing...

I have been taking thyroxine for 21 years now, and for a number of years I have ...

DawnD

•10 years ago

5 Replies

confused by the new website. Also rang and asked for someone to ring me back

HAS ANYONE SPOKEN TO THEIR MP. Has any of you had a solicitors letter from you gp. Cause i think im heading for this. Please could you respond to this...

HAS ANYONE SPOKEN TO THEIR MP. Has any of you had a solicitors letter from yo...

123Peaceworks123

•10 years ago

27 Replies

I am taking 100 thyroxine at night and although a lot of my symptoms have improved I am concerned during the night I have night sweats

Keeping me up all might. Could this be due to not enough meds or the side effect to Levo. I'd be grateful for any advice the kind people here can give me.

Keeping me up all might. Could this be due to not enough meds or the side effect...

Shahrzad

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Found this link really interesting in understanding T4, T3 and reverse T3 plus understanding lack of weight loss!!

http://www.progressivehealth.com/using-t3-triiodothyronine-to-help-weight-loss.htm

http://www.progressivehealth.com/using-t3-triiodothyronine-to-help-weight-loss.h...

Tweetypie28

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Links to scientific evidence on the affect of fluoride on the thyroid?

Anyone have any? Or the dangers of fluoride in general...im locked in a debate about it on another forum and no one will believe me. I need scientific facts if...

Anyone have any? Or the dangers of fluoride in general...im locked in a debate a...

gracegirl78

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Hypothyroidism and No Period

Hi, I am 22 years old and diagnoised with an underactive thyroid 6 weeks ago and put on 50mg of levothyroxine straight away. I have not had a period since...

Hi, I am 22 years old and diagnoised with an underactive thyroid 6 weeks ago and...

stephanie2424

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Feel dreadful. The side affects from the PTU mean I'm seeing a rheumatologist next week. But now I've developed mouth ulcers.

Anyone else had this??

Hidden

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Tendinitis and amino acid

Hello there! I've been suffering with tendinitis for 6 weeks now in my wrist and I've read that amino acids could help....but can you take it when taking...

Hello there! I've been suffering with tendinitis for 6 weeks now in my wrist an...

Clmartin80

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Could you help me understand and interpret these results please.

Hello all you lovely, knowledgeable helpful people on here. I've just had my blood results back from Genova and I need some help interpreting them please. I...

Hello all you lovely, knowledgeable helpful people on here. I've just had my blo...

sharonjarvis

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Liothyronine query

Hi, finally today my doc issued a prescription for liothyronine (it's on special order though so it'll be the end of the week before i can take it). My...

Hi, finally today my doc issued a prescription for liothyronine (it's on special...

rosiegoescrazy

•10 years ago

25 Replies

Old Graves victim , new to this site. Advise needed!

Hi , I am thyroidless due to Graves, op 1999, rendered hypothyroid and been treated with 150mcg and 125mcg alternative days. I feel very stupid as ive only...

Hi , I am thyroidless due to Graves, op 1999, rendered hypothyroid and been trea...

sunny_days

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Tai Chi & Osteoporosis

Just a quick post: Whilst in hospital yesterday having foot surgery, I was chatting to another patient and she told me how both she and her friend with...

Just a quick post: Whilst in hospital yesterday having foot surgery, I was chatt...

Hidden

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Please can someone help answer this as I'm so angry with daughters endo

daughter born with underactive thyroid and on levo for 26 yrs and no probs till last year. Put on 3 stone in a couple of months and large goitre in neck which...

daughter born with underactive thyroid and on levo for 26 yrs and no probs till ...

roubyroo

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Have you lost weight, stayed the same or put on since taking thyroid medication.

Just curious really :)

sip1

•10 years ago

20 Replies

Does anyone else have Pretibial Myxedema ? Hoe do you treat it, doc didn't have any ideas!

Currently on 100mg levo, but still not losing weight - not gaining any either though!! Thought weight would drop off once stable, and the rash would go but...

Currently on 100mg levo, but still not losing weight - not gaining any either th...

Lottiecat

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Is calorie control whilst waiting for meds to take effect futile?

I'm pretty good at watching what I eat and when I started gaining weight for no good reason (that I could see), I dropped my calorie intake down to around...

I'm pretty good at watching what I eat and when I started gaining weight for no ...

hose1975

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Hello. I am wondering if there is any difference in fillers/dyers between 1 grain and 1/2 grain of WP thyroid? same with Naturethroid.

I was taking 1/2 grain of WP thyroid however as my dose is now over 2 grains it would be more cost effective to order 1 grain tablets instead of 1/2 grains....

I was taking 1/2 grain of WP thyroid however as my dose is now over 2 grains it...

edysia2

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Heat Intolerance

I have Hashimotos and finding this humid weather at the moment hard to deal with. Im from ireland and we dont get much sunshine but want to spend some time in...

I have Hashimotos and finding this humid weather at the moment hard to deal with...

annette12

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2014

TSH levels keeps going up/down every time its checked! From 4.7-49, even though levothyroxine dose keeps being upped. Anyone else have same?

Thyroid Patient Sings through Surgery!

I have just started NDT and am just wondering how many grains others are taking?

I have put a photo on my profile but it is not upright as you can see. How do I change it? The photo was okay when I cropped it. Thanks.

Is anyone who takes NDT also taking T3?

Starting running and hypothyroidism

Unsteady T3 levels cause fluid retention and muscle aches?

Can someone tell me the best way to introduce t3.

Sixteen thousand six hundred and three members, imagine if we/they all.........

Hi, I have Hasimoto and I would like to know optimal dose of vitamin D daily? Txh

First appointment with endocrinologist; how can I convince them to change meds? Help please!!

Full Blood results - Query if my B12, Ferritin are high enough?

Can you take Rabeprazole at the same time as thyroxine?

confused by the new website. Also rang and asked for someone to ring me back

I am taking 100 thyroxine at night and although a lot of my symptoms have improved I am concerned during the night I have night sweats

Found this link really interesting in understanding T4, T3 and reverse T3 plus understanding lack of weight loss!!

Links to scientific evidence on the affect of fluoride on the thyroid?

Hypothyroidism and No Period

Feel dreadful. The side affects from the PTU mean I'm seeing a rheumatologist next week. But now I've developed mouth ulcers.

Tendinitis and amino acid

Could you help me understand and interpret these results please.

Liothyronine query

Old Graves victim , new to this site. Advise needed!

Tai Chi & Osteoporosis

Please can someone help answer this as I'm so angry with daughters endo

Have you lost weight, stayed the same or put on since taking thyroid medication.

Does anyone else have Pretibial Myxedema ? Hoe do you treat it, doc didn't have any ideas!

Is calorie control whilst waiting for meds to take effect futile?

Hello. I am wondering if there is any difference in fillers/dyers between 1 grain and 1/2 grain of WP thyroid? same with Naturethroid.

Heat Intolerance

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