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Hypothyroidism and weight gain

Hello, I've had an underactive thyroid for over 12 years now, but in the past 18 months I have consistently put on weight. I also have fibromyalgia and...

Hello, I've had an underactive thyroid for over 12 years now, but in the past 18...

jojo2606

•8 years ago

22 Replies

Supplements (Hashi's)

Hi all. I am about to buy some supplements to hopefully help with symptoms of Hashi's. I was diagnosed approx one year ago and on B&R therapy. I had an awful...

Hi all. I am about to buy some supplements to hopefully help with symptoms of H...

Chloececilia

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Blood Tests

I was diagnosed with hypo in August and started on 100mcg Levo. Since then I have increased Levo (even though within TSH range) and now on 125mcg. Just had...

I was diagnosed with hypo in August and started on 100mcg Levo. Since then I hav...

ib1703

•8 years ago

4 Replies

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Urgent advice needed please. Blood test readings advice. Very high T3

Ive received my blood test results from Blue Horizon this morning and Im very concerned. I take T3 and have done for about 2 years. My levels have never been...

Ive received my blood test results from Blue Horizon this morning and Im very co...

Numberone1

•8 years ago

23 Replies

A moonlit walk and great excitement!

After three years almost bed ridden with crippling fatigue and on an ever increasing dose of levothyroxine, 300 mcg at the last count, I have found a miracle...

After three years almost bed ridden with crippling fatigue and on an ever increa...

Joeyis7

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Iron, vitamin B12 and vitamin D

Hi, My results as shown in my previous post came out low for my Ferritin, Vitamin D and B12 although it was just the Vitamin D that was below range. The...

Hi, My results as shown in my previous post came out low for my Ferritin, Vitam...

Naturegirl22

•8 years ago

23 Replies

Apologies to Grease

A bit of wry humour for this sunny Saturday morning. I've got ILLS they're multiplying Endo's not in control 'cause the pills that he's supplying are not...

A bit of wry humour for this sunny Saturday morning. I've got ILLS they're mult...

Pinkpeony

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Adrenal fatigue: when to stop supplements

So I'm hypothyroid, and my adrenal glands crashed badly a couple of years ago. I went to a recommended doctor and took a range of adrenal support. Gradually...

So I'm hypothyroid, and my adrenal glands crashed badly a couple of years ago. I...

Lolalois

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Variations of T3 medication

Hi, following on from my previous post about transitioning from t4 to combination of levothyroxine and liothyronine...I am finding that even though I let the...

Hi, following on from my previous post about transitioning from t4 to combinatio...

Hidden

•8 years ago

9 Replies

NDT and low TSH.

Hi all I've now been self medicating with NDT for almost a year, best time of my life for the last four. I'm due for bloods, my GP left, she was more...

Hi all I've now been self medicating with NDT for almost a year, best time of my...

123happy

•8 years ago

7 Replies

How to ask the endo next week for a change from T 4 only that's not working .

I've posted quite a few times about my daughter . She has been struggling for 3 years now with Hashi and has been on 100 T4 daily ..she is not well and...

I've posted quite a few times about my daughter . She has been struggling for 3 ...

Val-55

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Woohoo! Time of day does make a difference.

After three years of hell battling my GP, being told I had a pulled muscle/trapped nerve because there was nothing wrong with my thyroid I changed GP. Last...

After three years of hell battling my GP, being told I had a pulled muscle/trapp...

Achilles_Pain

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Back in range!

Morning all, I went back for my blood results yesterday and everything is back in the the mid ranges, except TSH *, and been given a script for Vit D and...

Morning all, I went back for my blood results yesterday and everything is back...

BeccyD

•8 years ago

6 Replies

endocrinologist

Hi, Does anyone know of a sympathetic endocrinologist in the Hul area? Many thanks, Hebbyh.

Hi, Does anyone know of a sympathetic endocrinologist in the Hul area? Many than...

hebbyh

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Sweating all over after eating main meal

is this linked to hypo?

fairyeyes

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Thinning eyelashes

Along with my thinning hair I also have depleting eyelashes which is really depressing as they have always been long and full. I thought I'd post as today I...

Along with my thinning hair I also have depleting eyelashes which is really depr...

Katepots

•8 years ago

26 Replies

You that have been on ndt a while how many grains so you take

So I hear the usual dose of ndt is 3-5 grains after you get established so just out of curiosity how many are most ppl on and how much does it cost? I paid...

So I hear the usual dose of ndt is 3-5 grains after you get established so just ...

lindsey1987

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Pfizer and Allergan

Am a bit surprised that there has not yet been any comment on the purchase of Allergan by Pfizer. Pfizer seals $160bn Allergan deal to create drugs...

Am a bit surprised that there has not yet been any comment on the purchase of Al...

helvella

Administrator•8 years ago

3 Replies

Armour by Actavis

I am sorry if this has already been discussed (which is probably the case) but, the STTM has criticised Armour ever since the unappreciated late 2008/early...

I am sorry if this has already been discussed (which is probably the case) but, ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Help do I need an increase??

I started nAturethroid about 3.5 weeks ago I was at 1 grain for 2 weeks then switched to 1.5 grains 9 days ago. I felt less tires and less sad then it seemed...

I started nAturethroid about 3.5 weeks ago I was at 1 grain for 2 weeks then swi...

lindsey1987

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Nutri Meds adrenal supplement side effects?

I have a question concerning Nutri Meds Adrenal Cortex and Adrenal Plus. I have read so many glowing reviews (both here and elsewhere) that I decided to order...

I have a question concerning Nutri Meds Adrenal Cortex and Adrenal Plus. I have...

Hidden

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Can TSH be in range but be positive for TPO antibodies?

Following advice from my first Endo appointment where I've been diagnosed with Hashimoto's, the consultant suggested as there's a genetic link, that any...

Following advice from my first Endo appointment where I've been diagnosed with H...

Gill-56

•8 years ago

8 Replies

help with diagnosis!

I have not been feeling great, palpitations, anxiety and shaking, too much adrenalin so asked gp for some tests. I had a low TSH reading of 0.136 (range 0.35...

I have not been feeling great, palpitations, anxiety and shaking, too much adren...

frenchdc

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Underactive & hormone problems

I recently had extensive blood tests because not only am I underachieve but I don't have any oversee either so after having eastrodol patches for ages and...

I recently had extensive blood tests because not only am I underachieve but I do...

Jmb1963

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Test results help requested!

Basic background. I have experienced overheating for as long as I can remember. I'll be red faced and sweating when others are cool. It's mostly in my head,...

Basic background. I have experienced overheating for as long as I can remember. ...

Valereee

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Levo and Ferrous sulphate

Hi quick ? I start on Levo today 25 micrograms can i still take my iron tablets and my review of Levo GP said 8 weeks i tho it should be 4 to 5 weeks and best...

Hi quick ? I start on Levo today 25 micrograms can i still take my iron tablets ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Kerrygold butter explained. Important for hypos.

Loads of people keep asking me about non-cafo fed cattle, and the butter Kerrygold, which is the only one in the Uk that I know about, which is from non-cafo...

Loads of people keep asking me about non-cafo fed cattle, and the butter Kerrygo...

langdocienne

•8 years ago

26 Replies

Immune system advice please?

I have Hashis and for years I haven't suffered from any niggly ailments like colds etc which I had put down to my immune system being out of control. However...

I have Hashis and for years I haven't suffered from any niggly ailments like col...

infomaniac

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Nature thyroid as good as armour?

I have been started on levothyroxine and not feeling great. A while back I bought nature thyroid. Is this as good as armour and is it worth giving it a go?

I have been started on levothyroxine and not feeling great. A while back I bough...

jengibbon01

•8 years ago

24 Replies

Petition link re MHRA

Just seen & signed this petition from 'thyroid petition Scotland' Facebook page regarding corruptness of MHRA....

Just seen & signed this petition from 'thyroid petition Scotland' Facebook pag...

Singoutloud

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2015

Hypothyroidism and weight gain

Supplements (Hashi's)

Blood Tests

Urgent advice needed please. Blood test readings advice. Very high T3

A moonlit walk and great excitement!

Iron, vitamin B12 and vitamin D

Apologies to Grease

Adrenal fatigue: when to stop supplements

Variations of T3 medication

NDT and low TSH.

How to ask the endo next week for a change from T 4 only that's not working .

Woohoo! Time of day does make a difference.

Back in range!

endocrinologist

Sweating all over after eating main meal

Thinning eyelashes

You that have been on ndt a while how many grains so you take

Pfizer and Allergan

Armour by Actavis

Help do I need an increase??

Nutri Meds adrenal supplement side effects?

Can TSH be in range but be positive for TPO antibodies?

help with diagnosis!

Underactive & hormone problems

Test results help requested!

Levo and Ferrous sulphate

Kerrygold butter explained. Important for hypos.

Immune system advice please?

Nature thyroid as good as armour?

Petition link re MHRA

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