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Worried about alternate doses.

Hi everyone I'm new to this community. Have been hypo for 16yrs approx. Recently my meds have not been doing the job. When I take 100mcg levo, I end up very...

Hi everyone I'm new to this community. Have been hypo for 16yrs approx. Recently...

tinalouise

•9 years ago

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Hot sweats

I am currently on 75mg of thyroxine for under active thyroid, I hardly eat and my weight is getting worse, I am not a big eater, I also suffer with terrible...

I am currently on 75mg of thyroxine for under active thyroid, I hardly eat and ...

Buggalugs

•9 years ago

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5-HTP with t3

Has anybody taken 5-HTP for anxiety/ insomnia with their t3 only medication (I have Hashi)? I want to see if I can take them together. Thanks.

Has anybody taken 5-HTP for anxiety/ insomnia with their t3 only medication (I h...

Nicole6

•9 years ago

5 Replies

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Palpitations?

I've just woken up and felt a bit off. My heart was racing and I had to nip to the toilet. I'm only on 50mg Levo and I've only been taking them 6 days. Is this...

I've just woken up and felt a bit off. My heart was racing and I had to nip to t...

Laura_leianne

•9 years ago

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chest pain...

It all started with some chest pain then after some few month i couldnt sleep anymore the chest pain happens so often i get really uncomfortable when i lie...

It all started with some chest pain then after some few month i couldnt sleep an...

desmax3

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Help with test results please.

Hi, I've had my second lot of blood test results back today and my TSH has not changed after being on Levo (50mcg) for 8 weeks. My results are TSH greater...

Hi, I've had my second lot of blood test results back today and my TSH has not c...

tamhen

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Anyone know what to do before a blood sugar test???

Hi, sorry this is completely unrelated to thyroid problems, but I thought you gifted ladies and gents would be most likely to know about blood sugar testing....

Hi, sorry this is completely unrelated to thyroid problems, but I thought you gi...

Chancery

•9 years ago

21 Replies

Finally getting some answers...

Well I have been given more medication I am now on 100mg and been given 15 days worth of vit D tablets .. So here goes to a new me :)

Well I have been given more medication I am now on 100mg and been given 15 days ...

Linzilei

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Genetic analysis

So I had my DNA analysed by 23andme and the most significant results are not a huge surprise. I have the common mutation on the MTHFR gene, the methylation...

So I had my DNA analysed by 23andme and the most significant results are not a h...

hose1975

•9 years ago

1 Reply

What's Wrong with Me?

NO! Don't anybody answer that! It's just the title of a very nice article about autoimmune disease. It made me feel warm and reassured......

NO! Don't anybody answer that! It's just the title of a very nice article about ...

greygoose

•9 years ago

36 Replies

NDT no prescription

Can anyone pm me as to where I might purchase Naturethroid online without a prescription. I live in the U.S. (Replies via private message please in line...

Can anyone pm me as to where I might purchase Naturethroid online without a pres...

maryfran33

•9 years ago

2 Replies

the best time to measure FT3 levels?

OK, so I have a question about so called normal lab results. The reason I am asking is that I have always read and been told (by doctors and lab technicians...

OK, so I have a question about so called normal lab results. The reason I am as...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Hard time swallowing

Latley been taking vit d per my doctor 2000iu. Ive noticed that in the last couple of days that if i dont eat after so long i get ravenous and crave salty...

Latley been taking vit d per my doctor 2000iu. Ive noticed that in the last coup...

Gre3nVine

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Free T4

I have just had blood results back and free T4 was 13.7 with the lab range being 12-22. Also my prolactin was 3.6 with the lab range being 0-700 Is this normal...

I have just had blood results back and free T4 was 13.7 with the lab range being...

lbc62

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Too much.....?

So I had TSH of 1.4 but still felt awful so decided to up my Levothyroxine from 150mg daily to 150,g one day then 175mg, then 150mg then 175mg and so on and so...

So I had TSH of 1.4 but still felt awful so decided to up my Levothyroxine from ...

amh6971

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Blood tests

I have decided to go for private thyroid blood tests for UAT and wonder if someone could give me a full list of what I should request?

I have decided to go for private thyroid blood tests for UAT and wonder if someo...

Jo29

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Vitamin B12 Deficiency common in Primary Hypothyroidism

Looking for something else, I've just come across this research. Apologies if already seen. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18655403 "There is a high...

Looking for something else, I've just come across this research. Apologies if a...

Polaris

•9 years ago

3 Replies

T3 puzzle

Second visit to Endo on 8 th. Not as good as forst Running very late and obviously rushing to catch up so that I had a bare 10 mins ! My Bloods wereTSH 3.2...

Second visit to Endo on 8 th. Not as good as forst Running very late and obvio...

Pig4u

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Vit D & B12 Results

Hi, my doc said I was Vit D deficient just over 3 months ago and put me on a course of Invita D3, I went back for another blood test 2 weeks ago and back to...

Hi, my doc said I was Vit D deficient just over 3 months ago and put me on a cou...

ColinK

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Finally !

After 4 yrs of sleepless nights sitting here until early hours while everyone is snoring away which was so frustrating. Past 2 nights I have slept at least 6...

After 4 yrs of sleepless nights sitting here until early hours while everyone is...

Razzar1977

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Weight gain!

Hi. I have been on levothyroxine for 5 months, I feel so so much better. But.........I've put on 8lbs ! Could it be my body isn't converting T4 to T3 even...

Hi. I have been on levothyroxine for 5 months, I feel so so much better. But.......

lainey03

•9 years ago

14 Replies

How long for symptom relief on NDT?

Hi All, My question is for those who are on or have tried NDT (or even Synthetic T3/T4 combos) – how long did it take before you saw symptom relief once your...

Hi All, My question is for those who are on or have tried NDT (or even Synthet...

Hypoguy

•9 years ago

68 Replies

Hypo symptoms still strong

Hello again all, I am into my 4th week on 75 mg Levothyroxine and am so disappointed that apart from no longer suffering an excruciating tightening of the...

Hello again all, I am into my 4th week on 75 mg Levothyroxine and am so disappo...

shond2015

•9 years ago

18 Replies

What supplements should I be taking

Hi I just read the article Thyroid and vitamins and minerals on the thyroid UK site and I'm now at a loss as to what supplements I should be taking.I'm taking...

Hi I just read the article Thyroid and vitamins and minerals on the thyroid UK s...

Hidden

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Advice on starting T3 please

Hi, Today my Endocrinologist prescribed me some T3 to take alongside my T4. I have been taking 137.5mcg Levo and have been told to switch to 100mcg Levo plus...

Hi, Today my Endocrinologist prescribed me some T3 to take alongside my T4. I ha...

Woochan

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Tsh and t4

My recent levels were tsh 0.02 and t4 21.2 can anyone tell me does this mean I am over, under or normal at present , my tsh is always the same

My recent levels were tsh 0.02 and t4 21.2 can anyone tell me does this mean I a...

Joleene1982

•9 years ago

5 Replies

periods just stopped

I had my last normal period in April of this year, after being regular for over 25 years (I am 46). I went to see an OB-Gyn who examined me, sent labs for...

I had my last normal period in April of this year, after being regular for over ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Does Hypo cause irregular periods?

Hi there I have gone from a regular cycle of 28 days prior to starting T3 last November to having a cycle of 23 days and 33 days. I am on 45 mcg and I don't...

Hi there I have gone from a regular cycle of 28 days prior to starting T3 last N...

CarolineAnne

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Armour and Erfa...for the 1000th time

I have been in contact with some Armour users who take as much as 7.5 or 8 grains daily, and say they do great on it. I cannot help but wonder if this could...

I have been in contact with some Armour users who take as much as 7.5 or 8 grain...

Hidden

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Will NDT help

Hi. I've been trying to conceive for 10 years now and the doctors can't find the cause. I was diagnosed with hashimotos about 10 years ago too. Do you think...

Hi. I've been trying to conceive for 10 years now and the doctors can't find the...

Georgie75

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for September 2015

Worried about alternate doses.

Hot sweats

5-HTP with t3

Palpitations?

chest pain...

Help with test results please.

Anyone know what to do before a blood sugar test???

Finally getting some answers...

Genetic analysis

What's Wrong with Me?

NDT no prescription

the best time to measure FT3 levels?

Hard time swallowing

Free T4

Too much.....?

Blood tests

Vitamin B12 Deficiency common in Primary Hypothyroidism

T3 puzzle

Vit D & B12 Results

Finally !

Weight gain!

How long for symptom relief on NDT?

Hypo symptoms still strong

What supplements should I be taking

Advice on starting T3 please

Tsh and t4

periods just stopped

Does Hypo cause irregular periods?

Armour and Erfa...for the 1000th time

Will NDT help

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