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Thyroid Probs

Hi Everyone, I'm 39 years old and have Hashimotos. I was diagnosed a year and a half ago and still don't feel great! Been on levothyroxine and my tsh goes...

Hi Everyone, I'm 39 years old and have Hashimotos. I was diagnosed a year and ...

Tatum03878

•8 years ago

4 Replies

What brand of probiotic do you use?

I think both my partner and I should be using a probiotic, but what brand? Any suggestions? I gather Jarrow is a respected brand of supplement though I haven't...

I think both my partner and I should be using a probiotic, but what brand? Any s...

puncturedbicycle

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Newbie

I have fought with gp for 3 years about my thyroid , it's so hard to get someone to listen - first they had me down for menopause( I was 37 at this point)...

I have fought with gp for 3 years about my thyroid , it's so hard to get someone...

Carri477

•8 years ago

3 Replies

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Thyroid meds & cancer.

I read yesterday that synthetic thyroxine has been linked to lung cancer. I`m on 50mg a day, & I`m wondering if it would be safer to stop taking it.

I read yesterday that synthetic thyroxine has been linked to lung cancer. I`m on...

hairyfairy

•8 years ago

10 Replies

150mcg levothyroxine

Hello, Just wondering if anybody else has chest discomfort when taking 150mcg? I'm fine with 125 but really my doc wants me on 150mcg, but when I've taken it I...

Hello, Just wondering if anybody else has chest discomfort when taking 150mcg? I...

jojojowilts43

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Pulse & temp advice

As I am upping my NTD, as well as taking regular blood tests, I would also like to monitor my pulse & temperature to make sure I am not putting myself at any...

As I am upping my NTD, as well as taking regular blood tests, I would also like ...

EleanorM-G

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Thyroid Nodules

Hi, I'm new to this group, and I would like some info if at all possible please. Following an ultrasound scan, 4 nodules have been found on my thyroid. Bloods...

Hi, I'm new to this group, and I would like some info if at all possible please....

pompadour

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Abnormal Lymph nodes after thyroid cancer

I had total thyroidectomy done 11-9-15 was papillary, doctor did not test tissue at time of surgery, called 48 hours after surgery no radioactve iodine guven,...

I had total thyroidectomy done 11-9-15 was papillary, doctor did not test tissu...

palberts01

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Wheat Belly and Exfoliative Keratolysis

Hi Folks, I'm not much of a blogger or a poster, but had to put this out there for others to receive help as well. I have an autoimmune condition called...

Hi Folks, I'm not much of a blogger or a poster, but had to put this out there f...

Rosie_P

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Advice on test results

Hi, Can someone look at my test results please. Apparently normal - on 100/75mcg of levothyroxine alternative days. Tried to change to NDT twice, got anxiety...

Hi, Can someone look at my test results please. Apparently normal - on 100/75mcg...

gillianc

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Thinking of seeing a Homeopathic Nutritionist - Great Idea or another waste of money?

Hello everyone, I have seen various professionals at great cost with no benefit, on occasions been made worse. So before I rush off and make the appointment,...

Hello everyone, I have seen various professionals at great cost with no benefit,...

Kitten-whiskers

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Why I can't sleep (Clutter help me please)

I don't know what happened to me. About one month, I was overmedicated(on135mcg levo +1/4ndt) my ft4 was 24, 5<12-22 and my tsh was 0,12. Now i'm just on levo....

I don't know what happened to me. About one month, I was overmedicated(on135mcg ...

adin

•8 years ago

29 Replies

Blood Test letter to docs

Thank you again to everyone who has been helping me to understand my blood results, given advice on vitamins, links to some great reading and steps going...

Thank you again to everyone who has been helping me to understand my blood resul...

janey1234

•8 years ago

7 Replies

NDT Dosage

Can anyone suggest appropriate NDT dosage, THF listed below. All my other measures within range except TPO antibodies which have stayed around 500. Have been...

Can anyone suggest appropriate NDT dosage, THF listed below. All my other measur...

tyronecvc

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Cortisol/ adrenal fatigue.

I've seen people mention these two things on here. Can someone give me a basic explanation of what they are and whether it's worth getting any tests done. I'm...

I've seen people mention these two things on here. Can someone give me a basic e...

Diyena

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Please help

I need help I had full thyroidectomy a year ago. I've never has a blood test since as I have no access point only groin and neck and no doctor will do it or...

I need help I had full thyroidectomy a year ago. I've never has a blood test sin...

Vickyb76

•8 years ago

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Please can i have some advice and help with blood test results

Im not too sure what pics youll see so I guess il write it all . Cortisol basal 457 nmol/l (171-536) White cells7.9 x10 12/l(4.0-10) Red cells 4.18 x10...

Im not too sure what pics youll see so I guess il write it all . Cortisol basa...

Magic777

•8 years ago

26 Replies

blood results

I recently had some blood test results and I don't really understand the results: Serum Creatinine low and below range at 51 range 59 - 101 had these results...

I recently had some blood test results and I don't really understand the results...

groaten

•8 years ago

8 Replies

stress

hello my last test were t31.81 and tsh1.81 I was om 75 of levothyroxine I put it up to 86 but now I feel a bit agitated and nervy do you think its gone a bit...

hello my last test were t31.81 and tsh1.81 I was om 75 of levothyroxine I put i...

vivienneferreira

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Acquired hypo - levels not settling

Hi. I have graves and acquired hypo following TT in November 2014. Since then my levels have been stable and i feel awful. I had to have my gallbladder...

Hi. I have graves and acquired hypo following TT in November 2014. Since then m...

Lumac1988

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Here'so hoping...

OK so I've taken the plunge and sourced some t3. For those who have seen previous posts I am convinced I have a conversion problem. Brief history... partial...

OK so I've taken the plunge and sourced some t3. For those who have seen previo...

t3warrior

•8 years ago

5 Replies

More test results...please help

TSH 0.02 (.35-5) FT4 15.8 (9-20) FT3 4.2 (2.5-5.7) MCV 101 (76-96) MCH 33.1 (26-32) VIT D 92 (50-150) B12 355 (180-914) Lost my folate so being repeated The...

TSH 0.02 (.35-5) FT4 15.8 (9-20) FT3 4.2 (2.5-5.7) MCV 101 (76-96) MCH 33.1 (26-...

anita16

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Just a small update after 4 months of self medicating with T3. Things definitely improved for me!

Since many people here helped me starting my journey of self medicating, I would like to thank you all. After 4 months of adding T3 and lowering my dose of...

Since many people here helped me starting my journey of self medicating, I would...

Hidden

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Recent high blood pressure

I have been taking 125mcg thyroxine and 12.5mcg T3 for several months now. Previously I was taking 150mcg thyroxine and not feeling good at all. I feel so much...

I have been taking 125mcg thyroxine and 12.5mcg T3 for several months now. Previ...

MarsBar12

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Levothyroxine and energy levels

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I've been on Levothyroxine 100mcg for 13 years, diagnosed after the birth of my 4th child, and still feel constantly tired with...

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I've been on Levothyroxine 100mcg for 13 years, diagn...

Tina-h

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Good Endo's in Scotland?

Does anyone know if there are any good (sympathetic) endocrynologists in the South Lanarkshire area of Scotland? Failing that, if there are any in Scotland....

Does anyone know if there are any good (sympathetic) endocrynologists in the Sou...

Memory

•8 years ago

1 Reply

R E M I S S I O N 😀😀😄

After my post last week-ish (to which no one seemed to know the answer to) I have found out that as my antibodies are now within normal range and I am...

After my post last week-ish (to which no one seemed to know the answer to) I hav...

Natalie286

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Iron levels

Hi, I could use some help. My lab tests came back one month ago and the iron levels were as follows: Iron 58 (range 50-170) and Ferretin 43 (range 20-204)....

Hi, I could use some help. My lab tests came back one month ago and the iron l...

Janakigr

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Re-post, help please with getting Erfa thyroid

Hi, last year I asked where I could order erfa without a prescription and Clutter very kindly pm'd me with 2 pharmacies that could help. I don't think I can...

Hi, last year I asked where I could order erfa without a prescription and Clutt...

lisabax

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Palpatations getting worse...

I started taking 20mcg T3 in March, and my T4 was dropped from 125 mcg to 25mcg. At the time my tsh was under 1.0. I started to feel great, aches and pains...

I started taking 20mcg T3 in March, and my T4 was dropped from 125 mcg to 25mcg....

Debbie2012

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for July 2016

Thyroid Probs

What brand of probiotic do you use?

Newbie

Thyroid meds & cancer.

150mcg levothyroxine

Pulse & temp advice

Thyroid Nodules

Abnormal Lymph nodes after thyroid cancer

Wheat Belly and Exfoliative Keratolysis

Advice on test results

Thinking of seeing a Homeopathic Nutritionist - Great Idea or another waste of money?

Why I can't sleep (Clutter help me please)

Blood Test letter to docs

NDT Dosage

Cortisol/ adrenal fatigue.

Please help

Please can i have some advice and help with blood test results

blood results

stress

Acquired hypo - levels not settling

Here'so hoping...

More test results...please help

Just a small update after 4 months of self medicating with T3. Things definitely improved for me!

Recent high blood pressure

Levothyroxine and energy levels

Good Endo's in Scotland?

R E M I S S I O N 😀😀😄

Iron levels

Re-post, help please with getting Erfa thyroid

Palpatations getting worse...

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