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Finding the root cause

I realize there's a chicken-and-egg argument that can be pursued regarding Hashimoto's thyroiditis/hypothyroidism, but I've always believed that it had to...

I realize there's a chicken-and-egg argument that can be pursued regarding Hashi...

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•9 years ago

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Not sure

Could someone look at this please . Daughter got blood results today t4. 16.4. Range 12/22. Tsh 1.87. Range 0.27/ 4.2. . Thank you for any advice

Could someone look at this please . Daughter got blood results today t4. 16.4. R...

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•9 years ago

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Reverse T3, or rT3 - Understanding The Role This Thyroid Hormone Plays In Hypothyroidism

Comprehensive info on hypothyroid, rT3 and adrenal fatigue' http://www.holistic-hypothyroidism-solutions.com/reverse-t3.html#1

Comprehensive info on hypothyroid, rT3 and adrenal fatigue' http://www.holistic-...

cc120

•9 years ago

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How do I treat excess Reverse T3? Patients have had success with three strategies:

1 Lower your NDT! For years, we thought that the only way to lower high RT3 was to be on T3-only. But we then discovered that one can simply move down on...

1 Lower your NDT! For years, we thought that the only way to lower high RT3 w...

cc120

•9 years ago

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armour

does anyone know if you can buy armour in Florida,or do you need a prescription,thanks

does anyone know if you can buy armour in Florida,or do you need a prescription,...

dylandolly

•9 years ago

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Blood Results Back - Is It Time For T3?

Hi all! (Apologies for posting so frequently today, had a thyroid education day) So I've literally just got back from collecting my second "balanced levels"...

Hi all! (Apologies for posting so frequently today, had a thyroid education day)...

mattioso

•9 years ago

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Strange question!

hi everyone! Strange question- but has anyone experienced this before?? I have a "yucky" taste in my mouth and it's quite difficult to describe it. It's a bit...

hi everyone! Strange question- but has anyone experienced this before?? I have a...

Wales1

•9 years ago

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Very confused about NDT

If your own Thyroxine is low and levothyroxine is introduced but T3 remains low possibly because of conversion of T4 to T3 issues how does NDT benefit? doesn't...

If your own Thyroxine is low and levothyroxine is introduced but T3 remains low ...

siskin

•9 years ago

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need advice on latest bloods and up coming Drs appointment

Just after some advise: Just had my bloods done on Friday after self medicating with T3 for 6 weeks, Latest bloods are TSH 1.19 and T4 6.2 The dr wants to...

Just after some advise: Just had my bloods done on Friday after self medicating...

amandac46

•9 years ago

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Hashimoto's? Doctor Visit Pending

After feeling "not quite right" for over a year (and probably not 100% for about 20 years) someone pointed me in the direction of researching hypothyroidism,...

After feeling "not quite right" for over a year (and probably not 100% for about...

hunny59

•9 years ago

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Hypothyroidism

Was diagnosed with the above medical condition, 10 days ago......and feel positive about the future. I have felt ill for so long, without understanding why,...

Was diagnosed with the above medical condition, 10 days ago......and feel positi...

shond2015

•9 years ago

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Does T3 make you sweat and does High Progesterone make you sleepy

Hi, I wondered if anyone has bad sweats when taking T3, I increased my T3 this year to 27.5mcg split dose, but I've been having really bad sweats at night and...

Hi, I wondered if anyone has bad sweats when taking T3, I increased my T3 this y...

TJM3

•9 years ago

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Still dont feel well!

Hi I am seeing my doctor tomorrow to discuss still feeling rotten despite the increase of levothyroxine to 200mcg. i was adamant that i needed the addition of...

Hi I am seeing my doctor tomorrow to discuss still feeling rotten despite the i...

lc1973

•9 years ago

4 Replies

can antibiotics affect my graves

hi, 5 weeks ago I had my bloods taken and the range was fine t4 13.6 tsh o.oo5 my doctor was pleased and said I was stable I felt ok well as much as you can...

hi, 5 weeks ago I had my bloods taken and the range was fine t4 13.6 tsh o.oo5 m...

frian

•9 years ago

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Please help

Last time I posted on here, I was advised to have another blood test so here are the results Thyroid Function Free T4 14.90 normal range...

Last time I posted on here, I was advised to have another blood test s...

Loub37

•9 years ago

6 Replies

New - need advice

Hi All, I was diagnosed as Hypothyroid about six weeks ago. I felt absolutely lousy and was told by my GP that I could have been comatose! My results were...

Hi All, I was diagnosed as Hypothyroid about six weeks ago. I felt absolutely lo...

tamhen

•9 years ago

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T3 or NDT?

Hello, After being on 100mcg of Levothyroxine for more than 16 years and still suffering with hypothyroid symptoms (cold extremities, eczema, hair loss, low...

Hello, After being on 100mcg of Levothyroxine for more than 16 years and still ...

ndoro

•9 years ago

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Excessive dry mouth

Is it Thryoxine causing this - it only started 3 months ago, and now it is intollerable. Difficulty in swallowing certain foods.

Is it Thryoxine causing this - it only started 3 months ago, and now it is intol...

Toots1is

•9 years ago

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South Croydon Support Group

Thank you for those who attended yesterday on a very wet evening ! Although happy to see new members its so sad that so many of us need support. The next...

Thank you for those who attended yesterday on a very wet evening ! Although happ...

karenmyring

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Post RAI.

Hi I was diagnosed after 10 years of being ill as hyperthyroid,though my husband and i are convinced that in fact hashimotos is far more likely . Anyway...

Hi I was diagnosed after 10 years of being ill as hyperthyroid,though my husband...

ravensgeo

•9 years ago

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Potential scope for coming off thyroid medication?

Hi all, Before anybody jumps down my throat, I don't plan on ceasing to take my 100 Levo anytime soon! In doing a bit of research, I've stumbled across an...

Hi all, Before anybody jumps down my throat, I don't plan on ceasing to take my...

mattioso

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Hi

Pls I was diagnosed of hypothyroidism last week and was placed on 100mcg per day but bcos it's my first time taking such drugs and am also on omeprazole for...

Pls I was diagnosed of hypothyroidism last week and was placed on 100mcg per day...

Leah234

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Quality of life

I was fine until I started thyroid medication. Since then it has been down hill. Worse of all hair loss and weight gain.

I was fine until I started thyroid medication. Since then it has been down hill....

Afaghieh

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Skin complaint

When I first joined here I posted up a concern about a random spot issue in a delicate area that just would not go away. :( I have recently been really...

When I first joined here I posted up a concern about a random spot issue in a de...

Megan_back

•9 years ago

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Levo has my levels at "normal", where do I go from here?

Hi all! First time poster so please be gentle! I've been battling hypothyroidism for around a year, and after today's blood test results it seems that my...

Hi all! First time poster so please be gentle! I've been battling hypothyroidis...

mattioso

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Test results

Hi I am on 20mcg of t3 Recent test after taking t3 is; Plasma Tsh 3.31 (0.30 - 4.20 ) Plasma free T4 <5.15 (9.0 - 19.0 ) Plasma free T3 9 (2.6 -...

Hi I am on 20mcg of t3 Recent test after taking t3 is; Plasma Tsh 3.31 (0.30 ...

Afaghieh

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Sometimes, it really ISN'T all about the thyroid

I've been knackered for months, feeling squishy-flat, no interest in sex, not getting enjoyment from anything and, recently, have gone off food (still eating...

I've been knackered for months, feeling squishy-flat, no interest in sex, not ge...

hose1975

•9 years ago

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Newbie

My first time so here goes!! I started on 25mg and was put up to 50mg of Levo. Yes I still feel tired!!!! I have made a couple of little changes which have...

My first time so here goes!! I started on 25mg and was put up to 50mg of Levo. Y...

Julie3

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Just ordered Stop the thyroid madness II. Any other book recommendations?

I noticed there are tonns of books but some are titled a bit dodgy as how to cure xx etc. I would want to believe in miracles but...:P So can anyone recommend...

I noticed there are tonns of books but some are titled a bit dodgy as how to cur...

Justiina

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Has anyone suffered from Angioedema?

I am trying to figure out if this is something that I might have. I have redness and sometimes swelling around one or both of my eyes and also at times...

I am trying to figure out if this is something that I might have. I have rednes...

guysgrams

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2015

Finding the root cause

Not sure

Reverse T3, or rT3 - Understanding The Role This Thyroid Hormone Plays In Hypothyroidism

How do I treat excess Reverse T3? Patients have had success with three strategies:

armour

Blood Results Back - Is It Time For T3?

Strange question!

Very confused about NDT

need advice on latest bloods and up coming Drs appointment

Hashimoto's? Doctor Visit Pending

Hypothyroidism

Does T3 make you sweat and does High Progesterone make you sleepy

Still dont feel well!

can antibiotics affect my graves

Please help

New - need advice

T3 or NDT?

Excessive dry mouth

South Croydon Support Group

Post RAI.

Potential scope for coming off thyroid medication?

Hi

Quality of life

Skin complaint

Levo has my levels at "normal", where do I go from here?

Test results

Sometimes, it really ISN'T all about the thyroid

Newbie

Just ordered Stop the thyroid madness II. Any other book recommendations?

Has anyone suffered from Angioedema?

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