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The gluten/thyroid connection - real proof at last!

Pettals posted a very interesting piece recently showing a more direct and specific correlation between coeliac disease and thyroid problems. The study it was...

Pettals posted a very interesting piece recently showing a more direct and speci...

Chancery

•9 years ago

36 Replies

Swollen legs

Hi folks, Posted here a little while ago as hypo levels were 30 ... My legs now keep swelling just my calf in both legs is this common , I keep getting a...

Hi folks, Posted here a little while ago as hypo levels were 30 ... My legs now...

Karen942

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Finger-prick thyroid test (ZRT, Blue Horizon, MediChecks) - any others?

Not sure if it's been mentioned before, but for someone who struggles to give blood, I've found a couple of finger-prick thyroid tests. Interested in whether...

Not sure if it's been mentioned before, but for someone who struggles to give bl...

Mark_scotland

•9 years ago

10 Replies

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Blood results help please xxx

Hello I've had new bloods done and would like some help interpreting them. I am currently on 2 grains of Armour and 100mg of levethyroxine a day. 1 grain at...

Hello I've had new bloods done and would like some help interpreting them. I am...

earlybirdsarah

•9 years ago

9 Replies

T3 or Levoxythyroxine? What are people taking for HAshi's where there are raised thyroid antibodies but normal TSH etc?

Hi, I have had a lot of useful help on here since joining for which I would like to say a bit THANKS. It has spurred me on to read lots of reports on the...

Hi, I have had a lot of useful help on here since joining for which I would li...

Halinka

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Vitamins & minerals

after my TSh was 0.01, I actually did begin to rattle a few days later.. I've dropped from 4 grains to 3.. Now taking selenium, magnesium, kelp for iodine,...

after my TSh was 0.01, I actually did begin to rattle a few days later.. I've dr...

Rudegirl

•9 years ago

2 Replies

My transformation from one of the Ugly Sisters to possibly Cinderella

A Long time and no silly blog fuss. Life has been very fast and hectic and some of it has been hilarious, and some not quite so. I have one teen about to...

A Long time and no silly blog fuss. Life has been very fast and hectic and some...

MaryF

•9 years ago

42 Replies

Tryptase

Hi all, I have hypothyroidism and have been on T4 (levo) for about 13 years. In the last 18 months I've had bad itching and other symptoms (GI tract etc)...

Hi all, I have hypothyroidism and have been on T4 (levo) for about 13 years. ...

ahousefull

•9 years ago

1 Reply

How is your night vision?

Classic symptom of Vitamin A deficiency and low thyroid. Dr. Clark explains in this 5-min. video that people with low iron and liver problems may also have...

Classic symptom of Vitamin A deficiency and low thyroid. Dr. Clark explains in ...

Heloise

•9 years ago

14 Replies

levothyroxine

hi, im on 100mg of levothyroxine and my tsh levels were 2.8 tsh last time they were checked . dr wants me to wait several months to see if it goes down lower...

hi, im on 100mg of levothyroxine and my tsh levels were 2.8 tsh last time they w...

minus

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Blood Results

Hi I would appreciate some feedback on my latest blood results. At the moment I am taking 100mcg Levothyroxine. This result was taken after 4 weeks and six...

Hi I would appreciate some feedback on my latest blood results. At the moment ...

NadeNud

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Nature Throid and shakiness

I have been taking Nature Throid for nearly 6 weeks and although i have not noticed any real benefits i haven't really had any side effects either until today....

I have been taking Nature Throid for nearly 6 weeks and although i have not noti...

mackers63

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Jeni.M

I have had an underactive thyroid since 1994 and am also a type 1 diabetic, for many years I am having problems with my metabolism which is taking a long time...

I have had an underactive thyroid since 1994 and am also a type 1 diabetic, for ...

Jeni-M

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Hughes Syndrome/APS/Antiphopholipid Syndrome/Sticky Blood Syndrome

Thyroid disease gets a mention in this article! So many people with this condition end up with a Thyroid problem or have a relative that does already....

Thyroid disease gets a mention in this article! So many people with this condit...

MaryF

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Hello all. Newly diagnosed (I think??)

Hi everyone. I'd just like some advice on what to expect and what to do next please. For the past 3 or 4 months I've had symptoms, weight gain, tiredness,...

Hi everyone. I'd just like some advice on what to expect and what to do next pl...

rachel35a

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Child's new Thyroid Bloods.

Some TUK members might have probably read my posting before, so I do apologise about re-posting it yet again. Child's Mother has asked me to put her Child's...

Some TUK members might have probably read my posting before, so I do apologise a...

Coastwalker

•9 years ago

22 Replies

Visit to an Endo - what now?

Just come back from first visit ever to an Endo - it was in Salford - wasn't impressed! I have been on Levothyroxine for over 20 years, and had Fibro diagnosed...

Just come back from first visit ever to an Endo - it was in Salford - wasn't imp...

clarabelle17

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroxine and statins

Should you take statins if your on thyroxine? That's another thing my Dr wants me to go on. I've heard different things. I really thought being optimally...

Should you take statins if your on thyroxine? That's another thing my Dr wants m...

PreciousLittlePeople

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Hyper and Hypo - and TSH

I am a little confused - I thought my thyroid has been underactive (I have been taking Levothyroxine for over 20 years), I don't have goitre, but someone told...

I am a little confused - I thought my thyroid has been underactive (I have been ...

clarabelle17

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Looking for T3 friendly Endocronologist in London

I've had hypothyroid for many years and was on T4 but didn't feel better. Saw Dr Skinner who performed tests and I started on T4/T3 combo about6 yrs ago which...

I've had hypothyroid for many years and was on T4 but didn't feel better. Saw Dr...

PritiPositive

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Cytomel - anywhere?

Hi everyone - usual website is out of Cytomel - I tried their alternative but reacted with very high prolonged pulse rate . Does anyone know of reliable...

Hi everyone - usual website is out of Cytomel - I tried their alternative but re...

Monika53

•9 years ago

1 Reply

T3 shortage

Could someone pm me on how they are dealing with the shortage if non prescription. I am scared of getting ill again. Many thanks

Could someone pm me on how they are dealing with the shortage if non prescriptio...

Numberone1

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Help with latest bloods please?

Hi i've just received my latest blood tests results and i'm confused (again). I have hashimotos, and a multitude of hypo symptoms and am feeling generally...

Hi i've just received my latest blood tests results and i'm confused (again). I...

Gurty

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Healthwatch Trafford Launch ME/CFS Survey

Healthwatch Trafford have launched a major survey of ME/CFS services. It’s a 45 question survey asking patients to give brief illness histories and then...

Healthwatch Trafford have launched a major survey of ME/CFS services. It’s a 45...

lynmynott

Partner•9 years ago

3 Replies

Please help!

I've got an underactive thyroid and it's been all over the place since having a baby 15 mnths ago. I was taking 150mg levothyroxine, 125mg on alternate days...

I've got an underactive thyroid and it's been all over the place since having a ...

Tiredchick

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Increasing dose on NDT

Hi, I'd be grateful for some advice, please. I began taking Thyroid-S 4 weeks ago, beginning with 0.5 grain a day raised to 1.5 grains a day after 3 weeks. I...

Hi, I'd be grateful for some advice, please. I began taking Thyroid-S 4 weeks ag...

bobsmydog

•9 years ago

7 Replies

T3

Hi I have been on levo for 3 months not a long time now on 75 mg my skin is beter but my hair is still falling out my weight is still going up can I buy a...

Hi I have been on levo for 3 months not a long time now on 75 mg my skin is bete...

angelinacosta

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Help with results please

Hi Many thanks for your replies. I have since had another test and also got my T3 results and my reference range as follows: TSH 6.43 (0.35 - 5.5) T4 13.1 (10...

Hi Many thanks for your replies. I have since had another test and also got my T...

ovended

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Organic and UHT milk could put unborn babies at risk, says study

Whilst I might be very cautious regarding iodine supplementation, there is an absolute need for a sufficient iodine, hopefully in our diets. This story is...

Whilst I might be very cautious regarding iodine supplementation, there is an ab...

helvella

Administrator•9 years ago

9 Replies

Supplements advice for newby please

Hi everyone, this is my first post. I've been on 50mg levo for nearly 6 months and feeling a bit better but still have plenty of symptoms so hoping for endo...

Hi everyone, this is my first post. I've been on 50mg levo for nearly 6 months ...

Zoeblsvc

•9 years ago

15 Replies

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All posts for April 2015

The gluten/thyroid connection - real proof at last!

Swollen legs

Finger-prick thyroid test (ZRT, Blue Horizon, MediChecks) - any others?

Blood results help please xxx

T3 or Levoxythyroxine? What are people taking for HAshi's where there are raised thyroid antibodies but normal TSH etc?

Vitamins & minerals

My transformation from one of the Ugly Sisters to possibly Cinderella

Tryptase

How is your night vision?

levothyroxine

Blood Results

Nature Throid and shakiness

Jeni.M

Hughes Syndrome/APS/Antiphopholipid Syndrome/Sticky Blood Syndrome

Hello all. Newly diagnosed (I think??)

Child's new Thyroid Bloods.

Visit to an Endo - what now?

Thyroxine and statins

Hyper and Hypo - and TSH

Looking for T3 friendly Endocronologist in London

Cytomel - anywhere?

T3 shortage

Help with latest bloods please?

Healthwatch Trafford Launch ME/CFS Survey

Please help!

Increasing dose on NDT

T3

Help with results please

Organic and UHT milk could put unborn babies at risk, says study

Supplements advice for newby please

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