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Tests for Vitamins and minerals

Does anybody know if a home finger prick tests exist in UK to monitor areas such as the Bs. E, folate. Ferritin, selenium, magnesium etc. They do ones...

Does anybody know if a home finger prick tests exist in UK to monitor areas such...

busterboy

•8 years ago

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Graves foods to avoid

Sorry folks another question newbie here Foods to avoid does broccoli and cauliflower come under this catorgary. Just looked it up on internet and some are...

Sorry folks another question newbie here Foods to avoid does broccoli and caulif...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Superfoods?

Guardian article for anyone who is convinced by the marketing/PR surrounding the so-called superfoods: Besides, iodine is another thing you don’t want to...

Guardian article for anyone who is convinced by the marketing/PR surrounding the...

helvella

Administrator•8 years ago

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Best time to take Meds

I have congenital Hypothyroidism so have been on this battle for my entire life. Recently just went back to the hospital Endocrinologist for a check up and to...

I have congenital Hypothyroidism so have been on this battle for my entire life....

welliec

•8 years ago

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Hair falling out is my iron low? Help!

I haven't had my iron levels checked in a year but here are the results from that test: iron 79 (55-170) iron saturation 24% (20-50) % iron binding capacity...

I haven't had my iron levels checked in a year but here are the results from tha...

guysgrams

•8 years ago

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Calcium supplements - health warning

I've c&p the article below for those who don't want to subscribe (free) to New Scientist to read it: Calcium dementia link is reminder of the dangers of...

I've c&p the article below for those who don't want to subscribe (free) to New S...

Clutter

•8 years ago

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High cortisol

Just after having two reasonable days with few high cortisol symptoms ie. Severe anxiety, nausea, weakness/ fatigue, blurry vision etc., had a stressful...

Just after having two reasonable days with few high cortisol symptoms ie. Severe...

Jefner

•8 years ago

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C'mon everybody !

So following on from alangardner 's impassioned cri de coeur a few days ago, he got me to thinking. I've cancelled a standing order for something that was a...

So following on from alangardner 's impassioned cri de coeur a few days ago, he ...

Rapunzel

•8 years ago

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Sugar.

I have just found out my Thyroglobulin antibodies are 343, which i believe means i have Hashimotos. I have seen people talk about going Gluten free to help get...

I have just found out my Thyroglobulin antibodies are 343, which i believe means...

Diyena

•8 years ago

27 Replies

Please help, newly diagnosed

Hi all I was really run down 4 months ago and was told I was B12 deficient (113) and had an injection. I returned to GP a couple of weeks ago and had my...

Hi all I was really run down 4 months ago and was told I was B12 deficient (113)...

MzChapperz

•8 years ago

26 Replies

Depression, anxiety and 50mg of Thyroxine

I'm new here, and welcome reponses to the heading in the mail. I have been on Thyroxine since April, had three tests, 11.5 TSH, 3.75, and now 1.75. I'm not...

I'm new here, and welcome reponses to the heading in the mail. I have been on T...

BedminsterGirl

•8 years ago

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Reflux and autoimmune conditions

Does anyone know of a link between reflux and a history of Graves disease?

SAC55

•8 years ago

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Switch from t3 & t4 combo to NDT

Hi all (sorry me again), I have been taking t3/t4 combo for just over a week now and I do feel quite a lot better. My Endo has recommended that if after 3...

Hi all (sorry me again), I have been taking t3/t4 combo for just over a week now...

CBann

•8 years ago

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zero hormone now 3 weeks ..RAI soon...they wanted me to wait 6 weeks with no hormone...I went ballistic

Went in to doctor on Friday...after crying and explaining if I didn't get RAI asap I would just forego RAI because there are no words that could ever describe...

Went in to doctor on Friday...after crying and explaining if I didn't get RAI as...

Itsjakefromstatefarm

•8 years ago

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Best moment to get blood drawn on a day?

Hi, I guess like with any hormone, the TSH, T4 and T3 are not on the same level throughout the day. Does anyone know when these levels are the lowest and when...

Hi, I guess like with any hormone, the TSH, T4 and T3 are not on the same level...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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"The Inflamed Mind"

Listened to this BBC radio 4 programme on iplayer yesterday,as recommended by Puncturedbicycle. Another piece of the jigsaw falls in to place for me,thanks to...

Listened to this BBC radio 4 programme on iplayer yesterday,as recommended by Pu...

Naomi8

•8 years ago

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IHerb

Just wanted to mention that I've found IHerb in the US to be very efficient and inexpensive for supplements. You get $5 off your first order, then loyalty...

Just wanted to mention that I've found IHerb in the US to be very efficient and ...

Josiesmum

•8 years ago

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I'm starting to feel I'm maybe...

I'm starting to feel I'm maybe going a bit crazy...or maybe a tad scared or maybe a tad confused. When you've convinced yourself its all down to the thyroid...

I'm starting to feel I'm maybe going a bit crazy...or maybe a tad scared or mayb...

Tateanne

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Anxiety about Thyroid Test Results

Hi, my name is Andy and this is my first post! I'm 26 years old, was getting along quite well in my life and accepted into a good university only to fall off...

Hi, my name is Andy and this is my first post! I'm 26 years old, was getting alo...

Andyb1205

•8 years ago

22 Replies

Top home remedies to combat hair loss

Some natural remedies with ingredients available right in your kitchen to get rid of hair loss: 1. Onion Apply onion juice on your scalp and leave it for 15...

Some natural remedies with ingredients available right in your kitchen to get ri...

MarryMeme

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Sertraline 100mg (Zoloft)

Does anyone here happen to know an inexpensive source of this antidepressant? Thanks, jody

Does anyone here happen to know an inexpensive source of this antidepressant? Th...

jodyel

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Garlic and thyroxine

Does anyone know if garlic interacts with thyroxine? I am interested in trying a high dose of aged garlic as a recent study found it reduced plaque build up in...

Does anyone know if garlic interacts with thyroxine? I am interested in trying a...

Agapanthus1

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Someone just tell me I'm not crazy

Im Brenda and im 45 yrs old. Ok So I went to the hospital again the other n I ght. Left in tears . So frustrated and the dr just treats me like I'm waistng...

Im Brenda and im 45 yrs old. Ok So I went to the hospital again the other n I gh...

7658

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Ongoing Hypo symptoms but no diagnosis

I'm new here, so I apologize for this long post. I'm presently in my early 30s. Over the last five years the weight gain is closer to 2 3/4 st despite the...

I'm new here, so I apologize for this long post. I'm presently in my early 30s....

Hidden

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Support Group in Chorley?

Hi Does anyone know if there is a support meeting in Chorley, Lancs? Cheers Zoe

Hi Does anyone know if there is a support meeting in Chorley, Lancs? Cheers Z...

ZCC74

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Help Please...Carbimazole, Widespread large Hives, A&E... Stuck....

Hello again Quick history, diagnosed in A&E HYPER with tachycardia, 8th August 2016, 3-4 weeks ago. TSH<0.01 T4 51... Carbimazole 40mg daily taken all at...

Hello again Quick history, diagnosed in A&E HYPER with tachycardia, 8th August 2...

wildpoppy

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Help needed

Can anyone help im a bit in the dark about what to expect i have low thyroid level and anti bodies im on tablets not sure if i have side effects??

Can anyone help im a bit in the dark about what to expect i have low thyroid lev...

LindseyH

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Advice needed please

I have received my blue horizon results and was very excited to go to the dr and hopefully finally get listened to and start on a path to feeling better 😤 As...

I have received my blue horizon results and was very excited to go to the dr and...

mel35

•8 years ago

25 Replies

Thyroid results.

Could someone please look at my thyroid panel results please..thanks. I am on 3 grains of NDT TSH 0.004 (.035-4.5) FT3 2.3 (1.9-4.2) FT4 13 (8-19)

Could someone please look at my thyroid panel results please..thanks. I am on 3 ...

Marymay2

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Help graves disease

2012 I was diagnosed with graves thrrotoxiicosis and treated with carbimazole, which worked for a while. At the start I was given b12 injections when I went...

2012 I was diagnosed with graves thrrotoxiicosis and treated with carbimazole, w...

Hidden

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2016

Tests for Vitamins and minerals

Graves foods to avoid

Superfoods?

Best time to take Meds

Hair falling out is my iron low? Help!

Calcium supplements - health warning

High cortisol

C'mon everybody !

Sugar.

Please help, newly diagnosed

Depression, anxiety and 50mg of Thyroxine

Reflux and autoimmune conditions

Switch from t3 & t4 combo to NDT

zero hormone now 3 weeks ..RAI soon...they wanted me to wait 6 weeks with no hormone...I went ballistic

Best moment to get blood drawn on a day?

"The Inflamed Mind"

IHerb

I'm starting to feel I'm maybe...

Anxiety about Thyroid Test Results

Top home remedies to combat hair loss

Sertraline 100mg (Zoloft)

Garlic and thyroxine

Someone just tell me I'm not crazy

Ongoing Hypo symptoms but no diagnosis

Support Group in Chorley?

Help Please...Carbimazole, Widespread large Hives, A&E... Stuck....

Help needed

Advice needed please

Thyroid results.

Help graves disease

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