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Severe chronic pain

I have hashimoto's, don't appear to respond to T4 and suffer chronic, fluctuating, all-over pain. The past 3 days have been absolute hell, as they have been on...

I have hashimoto's, don't appear to respond to T4 and suffer chronic, fluctuatin...

alibob63

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Kale and Hypothyroidism

I have recently started making smoothies with the following , should I continue if I have Hypothyroidism or should I swap kale for Spinach? Kale, Cabbage,...

I have recently started making smoothies with the following , should I continue ...

Tdennehy

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Refusals to Prescribe T3 - is it Ethical?

Bearing in mind that it is a guideline not a ruling/order issued by the CCG's to stop the prescribing of T3 (liothyronine) I question whether it is ethical for...

Bearing in mind that it is a guideline not a ruling/order issued by the CCG's to...

smudger1

•7 years ago

19 Replies

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Cortisol saliva test

By the way regarding my post 30 mins ago, the home kit from cerascreen appears to be almost half the price of the usual companies used!

By the way regarding my post 30 mins ago, the home kit from cerascreen appears t...

Hidden

•7 years ago

2 Replies

T3 or NDT?

Generally speaking, if you've been on Levo but have poor conversion, is it easier to add T3 to the Levo or just go down the NDT route? I know everyone is...

Generally speaking, if you've been on Levo but have poor conversion, is it easie...

foreversummer

•7 years ago

11 Replies

24 hour cortisol saliva test

Hi I have noticed the price of this test as being over £100 about £130 give or take a penny! While searching for home kits I came across a company called...

Hi I have noticed the price of this test as being over £100 about £130 give or t...

Hidden

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Ferritin

Ferritin 15 ng/L (15 - 150) If I have heavy periods each month what do I need to do about this level please? Thank you.

Ferritin 15 ng/L (15 - 150) If I have heavy periods each month what do I need to...

Emerald8

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Close to tears

Hello, I hope someone may be able to advise me and I'm copying this to the Pernicious Anaemia pages as well. I was diagnosed with Pernicious Anaemia in...

Hello, I hope someone may be able to advise me and I'm copying this to the Perni...

janepurser

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Help

How do you know, find out or treat blocked receptor cells? Have been on Levo for 13 years, if you are over treated with it can it cause blocked receptor cells?

How do you know, find out or treat blocked receptor cells? Have been on Levo for...

janeold25

•7 years ago

16 Replies

LH/FSH(REB), abnormal?

Checking some blood tests and one suggested abnormalities. FSH-26u/L consistent with (peri) menopause. Serum LH level/ 26.1u/L. Serum FSH level 39.4u/L....

Checking some blood tests and one suggested abnormalities. FSH-26u/L consistent ...

Lydia1960

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Run with hypothyroidism?

Is it ok to go running when you are hypo? Or is it better for the body to rest while getting to the right dosage? I don't want to make my body suffer...

Is it ok to go running when you are hypo? Or is it better for the body to rest w...

Emits

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Finding my own way forward

I had a few days away and it gave me time to think on what i can do for me...but i would welcome any thoughts. All my blood tests a couple of weeks ago came...

I had a few days away and it gave me time to think on what i can do for me...but...

HDub

•7 years ago

8 Replies

High end of "normal" tsh, high end of normal ft3 and ft4

Does anyone know what can cause this?

arodg44

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Breathlessness will it go away 😣?

So iv developed this breathlessness, tight chest just when im relaxing or in bed, its horrible and getting me down.. Only started when my tsh shot up.. so will...

So iv developed this breathlessness, tight chest just when im relaxing or in bed...

ThyroidObsessed

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Do autoimmune diseases raise the risk of Cancer?

I know it's not a thyroid specific question. Does the risk increase when you have one or more autoimmune diseases?

I know it's not a thyroid specific question. Does the risk increase when you h...

xJJx

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Upping the dose of Levo

... When we are not well. Hey all, quick question please, I have shingles atm. (yes, they are utterly EVIL!) I have noticed that my system is really slow &...

... When we are not well. Hey all, quick question please, I have shingles atm. (...

Z_oo72

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Vitamin D3 softgels

Looking to buy vitamin D3 softgels for vitamin D deficiency and cofactors any ideas please? I burn easily in the sun and I get cold easily in the summer so...

Looking to buy vitamin D3 softgels for vitamin D deficiency and cofactors any id...

Kacie112

•7 years ago

6 Replies

New to this

Can anyone tell me the best vitamin d pills or sprays to get to help up my vitamin pls,as I'm only on 200,I u,and where can I buy them from,thanks

Can anyone tell me the best vitamin d pills or sprays to get to help up my vitam...

Lizzielaylaya

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Advise on Endo stopping T3 andgetting NDT

I recieved a call from my private Endo Sec on Friday late afternoon that based on latest blood tests to stop taking T3. Anyone else had experience like this?...

I recieved a call from my private Endo Sec on Friday late afternoon that based o...

Sarahpk

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Blood results please help.

Hello Could anyone interpret these latest blood results please? And give any advice on what to take to help like supplements and where to go from here? I am...

Hello Could anyone interpret these latest blood results please? And give any ad...

Kateybee

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Underacti

have no idea what blood test they did that got a result that was "off the scale" which I was told at the hospital. I am now on levothyroxin beginners dose and...

have no idea what blood test they did that got a result that was "off the scale"...

filenada

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Diagnosing Graves disease

Hi all, I will try and make this short. I have been having thyroid symptoms for about the past 10 years but still got no diagnosis... My symptoms are: fatigue...

Hi all, I will try and make this short. I have been having thyroid symptoms for...

Sheepcoat

•7 years ago

15 Replies

T3 testing and sources please.

Hi, have Hasimotos and on 150mg of Levo but still not feeling well. Suffering tiredness, brain fog, anxiety etc. Not over medicated as last time dosage reduced...

Hi, have Hasimotos and on 150mg of Levo but still not feeling well. Suffering ti...

mocidoci

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Iron Testing

Hi I am planning to check out my iron status next week. I notice on Medichecks they test Iron Status, testing iron, TIBC, ferritin, and transferrin. Is it...

Hi I am planning to check out my iron status next week. I notice on Medichecks ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Weight

Hi, was hoping someone could give me some advice/help. Since I put on weight from my thyroid (went from 9 stone to 14 stone in 6 months) I have really bad...

Hi, was hoping someone could give me some advice/help. Since I put on weight fro...

Serendipity_28

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Dr suspected thyroid endo doesn't pineal cyst found any ideas?

Hi any help with what might be going on with me would be massively appreciated - my memory is bad so I may miss bits sorry pls feel free to ask any questions...

Hi any help with what might be going on with me would be massively appreciated -...

catandco

•7 years ago

65 Replies

Thyroid

Is it worth see a endocrinologist about my under active thyroid were my medication is not working having problem with my eyes

Is it worth see a endocrinologist about my under active thyroid were my medicati...

Burnley1882

•7 years ago

10 Replies

TSH and thryroxine

Hi guys, On thyroxine my TSH dropped to 0.6 (I am taking 50mcg) but my endo recommends to cut down to 37.5mcg saying that 0.6 is low and may not be normal for...

Hi guys, On thyroxine my TSH dropped to 0.6 (I am taking 50mcg) but my endo rec...

Yulia2010

•7 years ago

18 Replies

How do you know when you're well

Probably sounds sort of ridiculous, but I'm a bit fed up with the litany of health issues I have. I have hypothyroidism and take ND thyroid after a couple of...

Probably sounds sort of ridiculous, but I'm a bit fed up with the litany of heal...

hellybaybee

•7 years ago

25 Replies

California Native

Hello I live in the USA, came across this awesome website when looking for answers for a high TSH while pregnant, I'm truly impressed with the information...

Hello I live in the USA, came across this awesome website when looking for answe...

mustlovepandas

•7 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for May 2017

Severe chronic pain

Kale and Hypothyroidism

Refusals to Prescribe T3 - is it Ethical?

Cortisol saliva test

T3 or NDT?

24 hour cortisol saliva test

Ferritin

Close to tears

Help

LH/FSH(REB), abnormal?

Run with hypothyroidism?

Finding my own way forward

High end of "normal" tsh, high end of normal ft3 and ft4

Breathlessness will it go away 😣?

Do autoimmune diseases raise the risk of Cancer?

Upping the dose of Levo

Vitamin D3 softgels

New to this

Advise on Endo stopping T3 andgetting NDT

Blood results please help.

Underacti

Diagnosing Graves disease

T3 testing and sources please.

Iron Testing

Weight

Dr suspected thyroid endo doesn't pineal cyst found any ideas?

Thyroid

TSH and thryroxine

How do you know when you're well

California Native

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