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I have absolutely no auto immune disease. is it safe to take toasted nori seaweed for hypothyroidism?

my ana test came up 0 other tests 0 There is study by Glasgow university via napiers the herbalists about the use of hebridean seaweed for thyroid patients....

my ana test came up 0 other tests 0 There is study by Glasgow university via nap...

chimes

•8 years ago

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Stress profile - cortisol testing. Private endocrinologist

Hi looking at a few things; Apparently I need an adrenal stress saliva test - what do I order? On the website that I am looking at there is also acomplete...

Hi looking at a few things; Apparently I need an adrenal stress saliva test - wh...

juliarees82

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Hair loss worse on NDT?

Week 7 on NDT and hair loss is getting much much worse. Is this normal? Do I just need to ride it out and be patient or is this a sign NDT not agreeing with...

Week 7 on NDT and hair loss is getting much much worse. Is this normal? Do I jus...

Rhsana

•8 years ago

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Getting a diagnosis

Hi. I've been extremely unwell for almost 3 years, progressively getting worse. I've just had full blood tests which showed there's a problem with my thyroid....

Hi. I've been extremely unwell for almost 3 years, progressively getting worse. ...

PaulineB2016

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Endo visit

Hi, I just thought I'd post an update on my endo visit of this week. It went almost as badly as it could!! I saw an endo that I saw about 9 years ago at a...

Hi, I just thought I'd post an update on my endo visit of this week. It went alm...

dizzy864

•8 years ago

11 Replies

High c reactive protein

Got my blood results back last week but it indicates high c reactive protein and low b12. My ferritin was also over. I also have problems, pain with my back...

Got my blood results back last week but it indicates high c reactive protein an...

Hidden

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Dr John C Lowe - Came across new archived material

I have come across this link below and there's topics within it - the 3rd down is a recorded talk between Dr Lowe and a woman (and it's very informative )...

I have come across this link below and there's topics within it - the 3rd down i...

shaws

Administrator•8 years ago

1 Reply

Blood results

Please can anyone translate? Serum TSH Level 5.12 mU/L (0.30-4.40) High Serum free T4 level 11.0 pmol/L (9.0 - 19.1) This was my first test which diagnosed...

Please can anyone translate? Serum TSH Level 5.12 mU/L (0.30-4.40) High Serum fr...

Zizzy1591

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Urgent question

I am taking my mum for a PET scan tomorrow and she will be radioactive for 8 hours afterwards, am I safe to be near her with thyroid issues? Thanks in advance.

I am taking my mum for a PET scan tomorrow and she will be radioactive for 8 hou...

Katepots

•8 years ago

16 Replies

My First Post - GUIDANCE desperately needed please... 34yrs Female, Seeking interpretation of blood test results. How do i get a diagnosis?

hi, i would greatly appreciate any insight & guidance into reading my blood results. (due to the absolute confusion that is my previously diagnosed medical...

hi, i would greatly appreciate any insight & guidance into reading my blood resu...

Hidden

•8 years ago

20 Replies

so why do you think its your thyroid? ....

so doc says to me.. 'well, why do you think its your thyroid that makes you struggle to swallow?' .... i reply, 'well, i have nodules you know... i can feel...

so doc says to me.. 'well, why do you think its your thyroid that makes you stru...

Hidden

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Thyroid disorder and fibroids!

I have had an under active thyroid for 25yrs, I take 150mg thyroxine daily. My weight was 20 stone and I went for a gastric bypass as I could not lose weight....

I have had an under active thyroid for 25yrs, I take 150mg thyroxine daily. My w...

Antheaanddagi

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Do I need T3 ?

Iam on levo - 50 mcg and adrenal,Iron ,Vit D,Selenium,B supplements. I have hypo problems even with levo and supplements ,Waiting for endo appointment. Private...

Iam on levo - 50 mcg and adrenal,Iron ,Vit D,Selenium,B supplements. I have hypo...

Juliatom

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Euthyrox Pill and Multivitamins - Advice Please !!

Hi, I have been taking my Thyroid pill, Euthyrox 25mcg, half hour before the breakfast. Then i take my Centrum Performance Multivitamin, Vit D3 1000iu, Omega3...

Hi, I have been taking my Thyroid pill, Euthyrox 25mcg, half hour before the bre...

Haider5

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Shingles vaccine

Hi I have been getting recurring shingles for the past two years. Doctors refuse vaccine because of my age (nearly 51) Has anyone had the vaccine ? And...

Hi I have been getting recurring shingles for the past two years. Doctors refuse...

Seabob

•8 years ago

9 Replies

What is' normal' iodine uptake with nuclear thyroid scan?

I have half a thyroid , thought congenital atrophy thyroid gland. My most recent iodine uptake reported iodine uptake normal at 1.6%. Is this within normal?...

I have half a thyroid , thought congenital atrophy thyroid gland. My most recent...

Hidden

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Synacthen test - felt better

I am hypothyroid, on 75 mcg Levothyroxine, I feel less bad on this than before I was finally put on it once my TSH reached 10.30. Before this was finally...

I am hypothyroid, on 75 mcg Levothyroxine, I feel less bad on this than before I...

beanybop44

•8 years ago

8 Replies

had a meltdown so lost so frustrated need to vent...

hey! So tonight I had a major meltdown. I am hypothyroid - born without one! I am 34 years old and have always taken what the doc says with a pinch of salt....

hey! So tonight I had a major meltdown. I am hypothyroid - born without one! I...

juliarees82

•8 years ago

11 Replies

grateful for advice on HRT

I hope it's ok to ask this question here, although it's not strictly thyroid-related. My question is about HRT and peri-menopause. When I went to see my first...

I hope it's ok to ask this question here, although it's not strictly thyroid-rel...

Hidden

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Hypo- Is it worth going private?

Hello everyone, I have hypothyroidism and since Nov-15 since being diagnosed my ranges have zig zaged all over the place. A couple of people have suggested...

Hello everyone, I have hypothyroidism and since Nov-15 since being diagnosed my ...

Ebony1980

•8 years ago

13 Replies

T3 medication

I asked endocrinologist to change my Levothyroxine. I was on 100mcg. He prescribed T3 which I got from Greece as others suggested here. I lost the...

I asked endocrinologist to change my Levothyroxine. I was on 100mcg. He prescr...

jacintamoore

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Hyperthyroidism/raging thyrotoxicosis

Hi all, Following the results of my blood test last Friday T4 76.2, T3 38.5 and TSH 0.001 (undetectable) My GP referred me to the Endo with the letter market...

Hi all, Following the results of my blood test last Friday T4 76.2, T3 38.5 and ...

kuga

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Anyone know of an endocrinologist who would be open to prescribing T3 and HRT if appropriate? - Please pm me with details if you do.

Hi, I would be grateful if anyone has any suggestions re an endocrinologist who is not adverse to prescribing T3 and/or desiccated thyroid and HRT if/as...

Hi, I would be grateful if anyone has any suggestions re an endocrinologist who ...

Spicer21

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Levothyroxine and itchy spotty chin and forehead ?

Hi, I've been on levothyroxine for about 3 weeks now, low dosage, and no problems except I am breaking out I. Itchy spots on my chin and forehead , would it be...

Hi, I've been on levothyroxine for about 3 weeks now, low dosage, and no problem...

Hather

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Advice please

Good afternoon, I am looking for a little advice from the wise peple on here as my gp seemed to politely ignore me when I asked about Vitamin D, Folate,...

Good afternoon, I am looking for a little advice from the wise peple on here as ...

Maud04

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Must read book!

The Immune System Recovery Plan by Susan Blum M.D.,M.P.H Just reading, it's great and easy to understand. Highly recommend for anyone with an autoimmune...

The Immune System Recovery Plan by Susan Blum M.D.,M.P.H Just reading, it's grea...

Katepots

•8 years ago

1 Reply

What to do next?

Hi everyone, Found this forum couple days ago while reading about hypothyroid. I thought I'll post and see if anyone can help with my results and doctors lack...

Hi everyone, Found this forum couple days ago while reading about hypothyroid. ...

Nindri

•8 years ago

8 Replies

New to this

Hi i am new to this,i dont usually post on sites but am feeling scared .I know i have hyper.i am panicking all the time, nervous, hot flushes, feeling sick but...

Hi i am new to this,i dont usually post on sites but am feeling scared .I know i...

sheila60

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Confused.com

I take 112mcg lexothyroxine (100 + half a 25)and just had tests back as feel really tired. T4 15.8 normal range MCV 101 (above range) MCH 33.1 (above range)...

I take 112mcg lexothyroxine (100 + half a 25)and just had tests back as feel rea...

anita16

•8 years ago

13 Replies

T3

Hi guys can you buy T3 in salou and if so what is it called there,my son is going next week and I never want to be short as I am absolutely made up with it I...

Hi guys can you buy T3 in salou and if so what is it called there,my son is goin...

Hidden

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for July 2016

I have absolutely no auto immune disease. is it safe to take toasted nori seaweed for hypothyroidism?

Stress profile - cortisol testing. Private endocrinologist

Hair loss worse on NDT?

Getting a diagnosis

Endo visit

High c reactive protein

Dr John C Lowe - Came across new archived material

Blood results

Urgent question

My First Post - GUIDANCE desperately needed please... 34yrs Female, Seeking interpretation of blood test results. How do i get a diagnosis?

so why do you think its your thyroid? ....

Thyroid disorder and fibroids!

Do I need T3 ?

Euthyrox Pill and Multivitamins - Advice Please !!

Shingles vaccine

What is' normal' iodine uptake with nuclear thyroid scan?

Synacthen test - felt better

had a meltdown so lost so frustrated need to vent...

grateful for advice on HRT

Hypo- Is it worth going private?

T3 medication

Hyperthyroidism/raging thyrotoxicosis

Anyone know of an endocrinologist who would be open to prescribing T3 and HRT if appropriate? - Please pm me with details if you do.

Levothyroxine and itchy spotty chin and forehead ?

Advice please

Must read book!

What to do next?

New to this

Confused.com

T3

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