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T3 help

Hi All, Some of you may recall my being put onto a T3 / T4 combo back in December. Thank you to those members who helped me get hold of the T3 when it was...

Hi All, Some of you may recall my being put onto a T3 / T4 combo back in Decem...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Different makers of Levothyroxine

Have noticed that my 100mcg Levo tabs are made by Actavis and my 25 mcg are made by Wockhardt UK Ltd. Does it matter ? Thanks Tessica.

Have noticed that my 100mcg Levo tabs are made by Actavis and my 25 mcg are mad...

Tessica

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Self medication advice

Hi there, I have been searching for answers for my daughter for around 8 years now. She has many, many hypo symptoms and is currently overweight (despite...

Hi there, I have been searching for answers for my daughter for around 8 years n...

Bec-Australia

•8 years ago

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vitamins

Hi I wonder if anybody could advise me I had underactive thyroid for 20 odd years and not had many problems a few months ago my doctor took me off my...

Hi I wonder if anybody could advise me I had underactive thyroid for 20 odd year...

jayjayjules

•8 years ago

10 Replies

LOW TSH

I am a new member - I had no idea this oganisation existed but desperation led me to search the 'net and thankfully I found it. I have had auto-immune...

I am a new member - I had no idea this oganisation existed but desperation led ...

patdo

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Scaley red skin patches mainly on legs

I've noticed this morning small scaley red patches on my skin! I'm a bad hypercondriact and worry! I've got hyperthyroidism and have been on 2g for about 2...

I've noticed this morning small scaley red patches on my skin! I'm a bad hyperco...

Laura2315

•8 years ago

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Weight loss, tired, depressed, lightheaded.

These are the symptoms I cannot get rid of. I am now becoming depressed and no longer want to even get up or out of the house. Driving is scary, the...

These are the symptoms I cannot get rid of. I am now becoming depressed and no l...

Funnygembunni

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Can I drop the b12

Hi so Im supplementing currently with b12 and b complex but I was wondering would the b complex be enough on its own? I've just brought jarrows b right but...

Hi so Im supplementing currently with b12 and b complex but I was wondering woul...

nettiboo1982

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Blood results, free T3 , help please....

I had a whole raft of blood tests at the endo and after having looked through, these are probably the most important. The endo says everything is fine, gave...

I had a whole raft of blood tests at the endo and after having looked through, ...

cal1971

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Hashimotos and recent thyroid results

I have thyroid antibodies of: TPO 249 iu/ml TGB antibodies of 1,200 iu/ml TSH 1.4 (0.34 to 5.0) FT4. 10.5 (7.5 to 21) p/mol FT3 5.6 (3.5 to 5.6) p/mol I...

I have thyroid antibodies of: TPO 249 iu/ml TGB antibodies of 1,200 iu/ml TSH 1...

Elsa1509

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Sudden hot sweats

I've had a few "funny turns" Hot sweats Neusea Feeling shaky I don't know if it's migraine attacks or hormonal Could it be my thyroid? Some people have...

I've had a few "funny turns" Hot sweats Neusea Feeling shaky I don't know if ...

Clmartin80

•8 years ago

2 Replies

New to all this... REALLY need your help!

Hello all, I posted a couple of days ago as have beem mega stressed I have terrible hypo symptoms I take 100levo - I went back to GP and advised how I have...

Hello all, I posted a couple of days ago as have beem mega stressed I have terri...

Leah1011

•8 years ago

3 Replies

What do you make of my recent blood work?

Hi Folks! I am self-medicating with NDT (from Thailand) purchased on-line, as where I live they only prescribe T4. I had been on Armour for a number of years...

Hi Folks! I am self-medicating with NDT (from Thailand) purchased on-line, as w...

ilanar49

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Help with understanding diabetes and thyroid medications .

Hi everyone , I wonder I'd you can help? I am diabetic and have been for a while - treating it and controlling it with diet only - all good. Then in October I...

Hi everyone , I wonder I'd you can help? I am diabetic and have been for a while...

lauralaura13

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Someone posted a letter / Armour thyroid

someone posted a letter from the Health Minister I think regarding the prescribing of Armour thyroid. Can anyone give me a link to it thank you in advance

someone posted a letter from the Health Minister I think regarding the prescribi...

Kc02

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Bio identical HRT (looking for old posting)

Some time ago, could be two months or six, can't remember, someone posted an article about bio identical HRT that big pharma approved as they discovered it...

Some time ago, could be two months or six, can't remember, someone posted an a...

Justiina

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Vit D question

Along the terrible route that led to me being told I had Somatic Symptom Disorder, I saw a neurologist because of reported Cerebellar Ectopia, they found me to...

Along the terrible route that led to me being told I had Somatic Symptom Disorde...

debbymcc60

•8 years ago

9 Replies

GP stopped Armour thyroid

Hi My Gp has stopped my prescription of Armour thyroid. He has telephoned me this afternoon and after a lengthy discussion has agreed that if I can send him...

Hi My Gp has stopped my prescription of Armour thyroid. He has telephoned me th...

Kc02

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Ferritin supplementing

Hi, I am currently taking iron supplements for a low ferritin level. My query is, once my levels are up to a reasonable level will they stay there or will I...

Hi, I am currently taking iron supplements for a low ferritin level. My query is...

NatChap

•8 years ago

11 Replies

NDT Dosage - hypothyroid symptoms & sudden menopause

Would welcome your thoughts. Started on NDT (Nature Throid) via private prescription & private endo in December. Her started me on 1.5 grains. Over Christmas...

Would welcome your thoughts. Started on NDT (Nature Throid) via private prescrip...

tantemimibis

•8 years ago

1 Reply

porcine vs bovine thyroid?

Has porcine thyroid been proven to be superior to bovine thyroid for the treatment of hypothyroidism in humans? I am asking because I am about to give up....

Has porcine thyroid been proven to be superior to bovine thyroid for the treatme...

Hidden

•8 years ago

36 Replies

Extremely worried, long standing multi nodular goitre and cancer risk?

I was diagnosed with a multi nodular goitre in June 2003 by scan. At the time I was followed up 6 months later and told I had 'an open' appointment but that...

I was diagnosed with a multi nodular goitre in June 2003 by scan. At the time I...

Izzie68

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Changing 100mg,now to 75mg

Hello everybody haven't been on here for sometime,would lime some advice please. Had bloods done recently,as above....... The doctor said showed to much,so...

Hello everybody haven't been on here for sometime,would lime some advice please....

sue11

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Feeling hypothyroid on NDT

I went from 50mcg levothyroxine and taking 3 tablets Nutri Thyroid a day late October to one grain Thiroyd from Thailand. Was feeling good, I learnt to multi...

I went from 50mcg levothyroxine and taking 3 tablets Nutri Thyroid a day late Oc...

Dramlouie

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Nutri Adrenal Extra dosage

Hi I've tried searching but can't find the answers i need! Can people advise how much nutri adrenal extra they take per day. I started on one and have upped to...

Hi I've tried searching but can't find the answers i need! Can people advise how...

Ticklek

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Support Group Nottingham

Is there a thyroid support group in Nottingham? Specifically the Arnold area.

Hidden

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Thyrovanz - New NDT (food grade)

Hi All, Thought I'd pass on this information. I've noticed a new? brand of food grade NDT on the market: 'Thyrovanz'. It's in capsule form, from New Zealand...

Hi All, Thought I'd pass on this information. I've noticed a new? brand of foo...

HEA72

•8 years ago

46 Replies

My Thiroyd journey so far!

Hi everyone! Hard to believe it's been almost 5 weeks since my blood test results came back and the wonderful Clutter recommended a rise to 3 grains and then...

Hi everyone! Hard to believe it's been almost 5 weeks since my blood test result...

michellebelfast

•8 years ago

1 Reply

HRT and thyroid meds

I started HRT for premature menopause a week ago and it's certainly helped to control the intense and frequent hot flushes. I am aware that HRT usually...

I started HRT for premature menopause a week ago and it's certainly helped to co...

hose1975

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Gluten sensitivity and thyroid disease

This is a slightly long but very interesting video on the subject of non-celiac gluten intolerance. Turns out gluten is in every grain, not just wheat, barley...

This is a slightly long but very interesting video on the subject of non-celiac ...

Josiesmum

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for February 2016

T3 help

Different makers of Levothyroxine

Self medication advice

vitamins

LOW TSH

Scaley red skin patches mainly on legs

Weight loss, tired, depressed, lightheaded.

Can I drop the b12

Blood results, free T3 , help please....

Hashimotos and recent thyroid results

Sudden hot sweats

New to all this... REALLY need your help!

What do you make of my recent blood work?

Help with understanding diabetes and thyroid medications .

Someone posted a letter / Armour thyroid

Bio identical HRT (looking for old posting)

Vit D question

GP stopped Armour thyroid

Ferritin supplementing

NDT Dosage - hypothyroid symptoms & sudden menopause

porcine vs bovine thyroid?

Extremely worried, long standing multi nodular goitre and cancer risk?

Changing 100mg,now to 75mg

Feeling hypothyroid on NDT

Nutri Adrenal Extra dosage

Support Group Nottingham

Thyrovanz - New NDT (food grade)

My Thiroyd journey so far!

HRT and thyroid meds

Gluten sensitivity and thyroid disease

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