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T4 only

Just curious if anyone here has successfully treated their hypo symptoms with the use of t4-only therapy?...especially after a total thyroidectomy? If so,...

Just curious if anyone here has successfully treated their hypo symptoms with th...

Gardenofeden

•8 years ago

35 Replies

Underactive thyroid at 25

Hi I'm new to all this and being young I'm a bit scared what happens next. How long does it take to feel normal? What should I be eating? Can I still get...

Hi I'm new to all this and being young I'm a bit scared what happens next. How l...

finners1991

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Lutein/Beta Carotene

I've just been researching Marshalllow Root (which is supposed to be good for inflammation) and read that people with Hashis should avoid Lutein and Beta...

I've just been researching Marshalllow Root (which is supposed to be good for in...

infomaniac

•8 years ago

16 Replies

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Dr Peter Hammond..Your Opinions Please.

I'm thinking of making an appointment to see him. But would like a bit more info before I make another expensive mistake--which I really can't afford to, as...

I'm thinking of making an appointment to see him. But would like a bit more info...

nomemorytonight

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Hair loss and levothyroxine

Hey all I've a feeling my levothyroxine actavis brand has been the reason fir my hair loss .... ? I have been on it fir at least 5 months now ... originally...

Hey all I've a feeling my levothyroxine actavis brand has been the reason fir m...

Dsdc

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Newbie looking for opinion on results

Hi, I'm new to the forum but have read a number of posts offering useful advice around results and hoping I can be on the receiving end of some sage advice...

Hi, I'm new to the forum but have read a number of posts offering useful advice ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

2 Replies

T3 update and a menopausal thing..

I satrted 20mcg of T3 with 50mcg of Levo two days ago and havent noticed anyt change at all. I also had my FSH and LH checked last November ( at the age of 44)...

I satrted 20mcg of T3 with 50mcg of Levo two days ago and havent noticed anyt ch...

cal1971

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Cytomel costs in the UK.

Having suffered some real problems with the NHS T3 I have finally got my Gp to approve a move over to Cytomel. However getting it here in the UK has been a...

Having suffered some real problems with the NHS T3 I have finally got my Gp to a...

heathermr

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Hi, I have results from Blue Horizon. I would be grateful for your interpretations of results. Particularly any relevance to osteoporosis

CRP. 0.80. <5.0. Mg/l Ferritin. 31.8. 20-150 . Ug/l TSH. H. 6.53. 0.27-4.20. Iu/l T4 total. 87.2....

CRP. 0.80. <5.0. Mg/l Ferritin. 31.8. 20-150 . Ug...

sandyal

•8 years ago

12 Replies

help with cortisol blood results

hello my 18 month old little girl had her cortisol stim test when she was 12 month old because she was born with optic nerve hypoplasia and nystagmus these...

hello my 18 month old little girl had her cortisol stim test when she was 12 mon...

kirstyd123

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Will Hypothyroid symptoms get worse when Adrenals get better ????

Hi All, currently seeing a private consultant, had my thyroid blood test results and also cortisol results.... Thyroid results elude to Hypothyroid, cortisol...

Hi All, currently seeing a private consultant, had my thyroid blood test results...

Yvette65

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Blood test results

Tsh 2.58 (0.3-5) T4 9 (7-20) T3 4.4 (3-6) Levothyroxine increased to 50mcg daily from 25. Retest in 8 weeks. Have been told that medication may stop in 2...

Tsh 2.58 (0.3-5) T4 9 (7-20) T3 4.4 (3-6) Levothyroxine increased to 50mcg daily...

Tateanne

•8 years ago

8 Replies

T3 - self medicating advice

Following 3 years, spent hoping that my GP could help me manage my autoimmune thyroid symptoms, I have finally taken the plunge and obtained 100 x 25 mcg of...

Following 3 years, spent hoping that my GP could help me manage my autoimmune th...

hypo27

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Mental tiredness and low mood - could adding T3 help?

I have never felt very well on T4 - mental tiredness and low mood being the worst symptoms. Does anyone know if taking a little T3 as well is likely to help...

I have never felt very well on T4 - mental tiredness and low mood being the wors...

Batchelor23

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Juice plus diet

Hi, l'm new on here. I have had an underactive Thyroid for about 13 years. I have put loads of weight on, thinking of trying the Juice plus diet. Is it safe to...

Hi, l'm new on here. I have had an underactive Thyroid for about 13 years. I hav...

cgreen73

•8 years ago

11 Replies

OMG OMG OMG

I've just been to my long awaited Endo appointment and she's going to prescribe me T3 yay, shes reducing my dose though from 37.5 to 20mg and my thyroxin from...

I've just been to my long awaited Endo appointment and she's going to prescribe ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

6 Replies

B12 k2 Vitd would any of these cause mouth ulcers?

Hello Due to low B12 , Vit D, Folate I was recommended to supplement with B12 I have the spray and Vit D and vitamin K2. I keep getting like blisters on the...

Hello Due to low B12 , Vit D, Folate I was recommended to supplement with B12 I ...

MIckeyrow

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Struggle to eliminate excess nutrition or toxins

Wherever I take supplements such magnesium or even food that contains large amount of magnesium, or say taking a form of vitamin D supplement (One alpha) my...

Wherever I take supplements such magnesium or even food that contains large amou...

Ali1101

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Advice on Blood results

Hi, new to this site. Would appreciate some advise on blood test results. I have been taking Vit B12, B complex and Vit D supplements, since getting these...

Hi, new to this site. Would appreciate some advise on blood test results. I have...

Hidden

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Anyone seen Mike Baxter at St Peters or Runnymede hospitals?

My GP has finally agreed to refer me to an endocrinologist because I have developed low blood sugar issues. Could anyone that has seen mike Baxter at either of...

My GP has finally agreed to refer me to an endocrinologist because I have develo...

rustysmum

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Antibodies Greater than 1300iu/ml

Hello, I posted a few weeks ago about my TSH/T4 Results as I was advised I was subclinical hypothyroid (TSH 6.2, t4 11.8). I was given another test plus...

Hello, I posted a few weeks ago about my TSH/T4 Results as I was advised I was s...

AshleyR

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Thyroid Ultrasound Test Results

Managed to get my hands on (finally) a copy of my private thyroid ultrasound results. Even going private the knobs sent the results to the wrong person. Can...

Managed to get my hands on (finally) a copy of my private thyroid ultrasound res...

Jefner

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Increasing Levo and worsening hypo symptoms

I've asked this question before. I have recently increased my Levo from 75mcg to 100. I'm also on 20mcg T3. However, as soon as I increased I became...

I've asked this question before. I have recently increased my Levo from 75mcg ...

mischa

•8 years ago

17 Replies

T4 with T3

I've been on T4 levythyroxine and never felt right. Exhausted most of time and low moods. I was on 100mg daily. So have sourced T3 and with endos advise was...

I've been on T4 levythyroxine and never felt right. Exhausted most of time and l...

Thyroidsknackered

•8 years ago

8 Replies

New 32 y/o Male - Please Help Me Interpret My Thyroid Lab Results

Hi Everyone, I'm from the US so not sure if it's okay to post here but everyone seems so knowledgeable that I'd thought I'd give it a shot. I'm a 32 year...

Hi Everyone, I'm from the US so not sure if it's okay to post here but everyon...

prettayyygood

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Pain on T3! Iron is good. Cortef?

I am on 17mcg/3x daily. My joint and muscle pain is getting unbearable. I'm thinking its better to just quit meds and go back to treating this naturally with...

I am on 17mcg/3x daily. My joint and muscle pain is getting unbearable. I'm thin...

TJC123

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Uni pharma from greece - parcel tracking

My tracking shows my package is received at "office of exchange" I thought parcels within EU weren't subject to customs? Can anyone else confirm they had this...

My tracking shows my package is received at "office of exchange" I thought parce...

pinklady756

•8 years ago

4 Replies

First post - a little help please :)

Morning all, I've been on thyroxine for a few years, I'm also T1 and coeliac so autoimmunily challenged ;) I had an update for my thyroid levels last Friday,...

Morning all, I've been on thyroxine for a few years, I'm also T1 and coeliac so...

AEFY

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Can Some Please look at these Blood Results For a UnderActive Thyroid

Just got back these results for my Wife , reason for test Headaches and light headed ness for over 8 weeks. Dose on 100mg of thyroxine Just before test...

Just got back these results for my Wife , reason for test Headaches and light h...

dparr59

•8 years ago

7 Replies

how long.... genova

how long does it take to get adrenal results back from genova? posted off 27th september seems like forever away

how long does it take to get adrenal results back from genova? posted off 27th s...

mandy72

•8 years ago

2 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2016

T4 only

Underactive thyroid at 25

Lutein/Beta Carotene

Dr Peter Hammond..Your Opinions Please.

Hair loss and levothyroxine

Newbie looking for opinion on results

T3 update and a menopausal thing..

Cytomel costs in the UK.

Hi, I have results from Blue Horizon. I would be grateful for your interpretations of results. Particularly any relevance to osteoporosis

help with cortisol blood results

Will Hypothyroid symptoms get worse when Adrenals get better ????

Blood test results

T3 - self medicating advice

Mental tiredness and low mood - could adding T3 help?

Juice plus diet

OMG OMG OMG

B12 k2 Vitd would any of these cause mouth ulcers?

Struggle to eliminate excess nutrition or toxins

Advice on Blood results

Anyone seen Mike Baxter at St Peters or Runnymede hospitals?

Antibodies Greater than 1300iu/ml

Thyroid Ultrasound Test Results

Increasing Levo and worsening hypo symptoms

T4 with T3

New 32 y/o Male - Please Help Me Interpret My Thyroid Lab Results

Pain on T3! Iron is good. Cortef?

Uni pharma from greece - parcel tracking

First post - a little help please :)

Can Some Please look at these Blood Results For a UnderActive Thyroid

how long.... genova

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