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Thyrotoxic Myopathy

Hi, I'm new here. Diagnosed with hyperthyroidism back in September - Grave's. My T3 & T4 levels were so high they were off the scale and I ended up being...

Hi, I'm new here. Diagnosed with hyperthyroidism back in September - Grave's. M...

StellarLass

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Wheat and thyroid tissue

Looked this up after hearing it discussed on Betrayal series episode 4. Apparently Wheatgerm agglutinin (WGA) binds to thyroid and other human tissue which...

Looked this up after hearing it discussed on Betrayal series episode 4. Apparent...

Josiesmum

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Estrogen and progesterone - how long can you safely use them?

This is only remotely thyroid-related, but I hope it's ok to ask this question here anyway: Should you never use estrogen (Estrogel) for more than five years?...

This is only remotely thyroid-related, but I hope it's ok to ask this question h...

Hidden

•8 years ago

44 Replies

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Latest results - some side effects showing

TSH is falling. Last month it was 13.31 T4 total is up from 74.4 Free T4 up from 11.48 Free T3 up from 4.45 All vitamins are creeping up. My Vit D is now well...

TSH is falling. Last month it was 13.31 T4 total is up from 74.4 Free T4 up from...

Helena877

•8 years ago

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PHYSICIAN'S LIE

What Doctor's don't want you to know put in for a SAR and get all you're health records

What Doctor's don't want you to know put in for a SAR and get all you're health ...

wulliepatrc619

•8 years ago

68 Replies

A petition to sign and share

Here is petition to sign and share :-)...

amasufindme

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Do I need selenium if I'm taking NDT?

Hi all, I have in the last 2 months moved over to NDT, I'm now on 3 grains a day split morning and afternoon. I am also taking feratin, b12, vit C, zinc,...

Hi all, I have in the last 2 months moved over to NDT, I'm now on 3 grains a day...

mpsun

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Supraglottic myxedema

It's frustrating. 30 years difficulty swallow wing. Past five years are progressively worse. Decreased primary peristalsis laryngeal Edema. Now 3 times mess to...

It's frustrating. 30 years difficulty swallow wing. Past five years are progress...

Spongeybob

•8 years ago

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Is there substitute for Leptin or just supplements?

I was wondering is there medication that is identical to Leptin or there are just tons of different supplements that claim that they can add to its production?...

I was wondering is there medication that is identical to Leptin or there are jus...

Hidden

•8 years ago

7 Replies

New with questions

Hi my sister Nanny Lynn is on this site! Her and I are genetically alike in so many ways it's ridiculous! I've had all the t3 t4 tests and it comes out fine! I...

Hi my sister Nanny Lynn is on this site! Her and I are genetically alike in so m...

Debbweb01

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Test results

The following results are out of date but nothing's changed health wise. I'm waiting for new results they are due this week. When I took the results to my...

The following results are out of date but nothing's changed health wise. I'm wai...

Sheilacarr

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Steri strips are off 17 days post op photo

The steri strips were annoying me so much, I decided to pull them off on Day 17 post op. Can't believe how quickly our body heals itself. I've started gently...

The steri strips were annoying me so much, I decided to pull them off on Day 17 ...

Tamzin27

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Antacids

Hi can anyone tell me how I am supposed to take Omeprazole when I take Thyroxine. The doctor who gave it to me said "I dont care when you take it",.. but to be...

Hi can anyone tell me how I am supposed to take Omeprazole when I take Thyroxine...

Maggie46

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Advice please, worried about results

I took my Mum to see a naturopath last week and he was concerned with her kidney levels and hypothyroid symptoms, she is on T4 levo. But when I got home I...

I took my Mum to see a naturopath last week and he was concerned with her kidney...

Dramlouie

•8 years ago

12 Replies

TED symptoms following intro of t3 meds

Hi all, in desperation I have began self medicating t3. (Had tt after graves 12yrs ago, been fine on levo for years until became anaemic dec 2015, then...

Hi all, in desperation I have began self medicating t3. (Had tt after graves 12y...

lisawhitehouse101

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Test results from 2 years ago

Hi everyone. Thank you for replying on my recent posts, I've only just joined and finding great support and everything is so very appreciated. I am...

Hi everyone. Thank you for replying on my recent posts, I've only just joined an...

tinkerbell22

•8 years ago

16 Replies

How much T3 do you take?

Ok, so I've been experiencing some major hypo symptoms these past 3-4 months: hair loss, brittle nails, wrist and finger pain, and worst of it all - tens of...

Ok, so I've been experiencing some major hypo symptoms these past 3-4 months: ha...

YulianaRossenova

•8 years ago

27 Replies

B12 Deficiency or Hypothyroidism?

I know everyone keeps playing the guessing game but I still can't figure out if I am suffering from B12 deficiency or hypothyroidism. I am having memory issues...

I know everyone keeps playing the guessing game but I still can't figure out if ...

Dlonelyguy

•8 years ago

4 Replies

New to this

Hi, have been borderline underactive thyroid for nearly 4yrs reading was 4.9 doctor put me on 50 micrograms of levothyroxine. Was feeling good but...

Hi, have been borderline underactive thyroid for nearly 4yrs reading was 4...

Hidden

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Parsnip mash and black cabbage wanted to share!

Trying to get more and different vegetables into diet I saw parsnip mash in a thyroid diet book never tried it well absolutely lovely wish I'd tried.it years...

Trying to get more and different vegetables into diet I saw parsnip mash in a th...

Debsoxford

•8 years ago

27 Replies

Valium and thyroid

Hi, am new here and only just posted earlier... about being undiagnosed but got many symptoms of underactive thyroid and my mum is diagnosed. Am on the way...

Hi, am new here and only just posted earlier... about being undiagnosed but got ...

tinkerbell22

•8 years ago

53 Replies

Newly diagnosed

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 2 months ago. I am currently taking 75mg of levothyroxine and still experiencing a lot of issues dispite...

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 2 months ago. I am curren...

Lupinx

•8 years ago

7 Replies

A simple explanation of Gluten plus one

This video is only five minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tmWlzgCmEY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z937yRGPf5M

This video is only five minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tmWlzgCmEY htt...

shaws

Administrator•8 years ago

12 Replies

Really painful wrists

I'm going to get my bloods done next wk a couple of months ago they were T4 25 (10-25) and tsh 0.01 (0.30-3.30) worried I may be hyper. Got a few thyroidy...

I'm going to get my bloods done next wk a couple of months ago they were T4 25 (...

Carrie97

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Just wondered if people get mild forms of under active thyroid or is it likely to always get worse if not treated.

I think I may have been hypo for the past 2 years. With anxiety shaking low mood etc is it normal for these symptoms to come and go because the last few week...

I think I may have been hypo for the past 2 years. With anxiety shaking low mood...

kingyl

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Acacia Powder

In desperation I called in on our local Citizens Advice Bureau on Thursday and I'm so glad I did. After telling the very kind and helpful gentleman about my...

In desperation I called in on our local Citizens Advice Bureau on Thursday and I...

nightingale-56

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Taking levothyroxine

I take an awful lot of tablets during the day,I was just wondering if it's ok to take levothyroxine before bed ,as this is the only time I don't take any other...

I take an awful lot of tablets during the day,I was just wondering if it's ok to...

angel2006

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Red growing goitre

I also have the butterfly shaped redness to my neck and was avidly reading every response hoping for an answer......but alas to no avail. I was at the...

I also have the butterfly shaped redness to my neck and was avidly reading every...

Maud04

•8 years ago

2 Replies

What Would I do without this forum?

The members on this forum help me keep going when I am really struggling.I posted yesterday that I am dealing with severe anxiety & low mood,after over a year...

The members on this forum help me keep going when I am really struggling.I poste...

Naomi8

•8 years ago

4 Replies

What tests should I have to check for hypothoride?

I had a full hysterectomy 19 years ago and my healths never been the same. My mother is hypothoride. I have had numerous tests done but all normal range. The...

I had a full hysterectomy 19 years ago and my healths never been the same. My mo...

Sheilacarr

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2016

Thyrotoxic Myopathy

Wheat and thyroid tissue

Estrogen and progesterone - how long can you safely use them?

Latest results - some side effects showing

PHYSICIAN'S LIE

A petition to sign and share

Do I need selenium if I'm taking NDT?

Supraglottic myxedema

Is there substitute for Leptin or just supplements?

New with questions

Test results

Steri strips are off 17 days post op photo

Antacids

Advice please, worried about results

TED symptoms following intro of t3 meds

Test results from 2 years ago

How much T3 do you take?

B12 Deficiency or Hypothyroidism?

New to this

Parsnip mash and black cabbage wanted to share!

Valium and thyroid

Newly diagnosed

A simple explanation of Gluten plus one

Really painful wrists

Just wondered if people get mild forms of under active thyroid or is it likely to always get worse if not treated.

Acacia Powder

Taking levothyroxine

Red growing goitre

What Would I do without this forum?

What tests should I have to check for hypothoride?

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