Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

137,717 members • 161,497 posts

All posts for May 2017

Euthyroid Achievement Possible With Once-Weekly L-Thyroxine Most patients normalized thyroid function with 12 weeks of higher dose

Sorry - but this appears to be the same poorly conducted "research" we have seen so often. Just 180 patients. What was the definiton of "restoration of...

Sorry - but this appears to be the same poorly conducted "research" we have seen...

helvella

Administrator•7 years ago

46 Replies

Thyroid med change

Hi, Due to low T3 my doc added 1/4 grain of nature throid to my .75 mcg synthroid. Day 3 and I can't sleep, feel depressed and have bouts of anxiety. I wasn't...

Hi, Due to low T3 my doc added 1/4 grain of nature throid to my .75 mcg synthroi...

Hidden

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Pregnant with TSH of 5.10

Has anyone been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism while pregnant and given birth? I would like to know the outcome. I read that a high TSH level can cause...

Has anyone been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism while pregnant and given birth? I ...

mustlovepandas

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

Holistic approach to thyriod levels

Can a person who has had RAI treatment manage their thyriod condition naturally or is that not a viable option.

Can a person who has had RAI treatment manage their thyriod condition naturally ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

20 Replies

New here

I had a look on here to find out about my hypothyroid meds side effects and have found users experiences priceless!! So much so I joined up to get as much...

I had a look on here to find out about my hypothyroid meds side effects and have...

Jellybabyj

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Vitamin and mineral results

As well as having hypothyroidism which is being treated I was diagnosed with iron deficiency in 2011, vitamin D deficiency in 2014 and folate deficiency in...

As well as having hypothyroidism which is being treated I was diagnosed with iro...

Bluebell45

•7 years ago

12 Replies

T3 advice

Hi all, Sorry to ask this question AGAIN, but I can't gather any information from previous posts due to the link ban. About me: after 7+ yrs hypothyroid, I...

Hi all, Sorry to ask this question AGAIN, but I can't gather any information fro...

Hargreaves72

•7 years ago

6 Replies

What do you call "Normal" Reading for T4?!

Hi All, My sister has Down Syndrome and underactive thyroid (it runs in the family), she has recently had her annual blood test. I think her medication is too...

Hi All, My sister has Down Syndrome and underactive thyroid (it runs in the fami...

JOLLYDOLLY

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Have I been tested for T3 abnormalities

Hello. I wonder if anyone can help? I was diagnosed hypothyroidism approx 10 days ago. I notice lots of forums mention T3. Is it important that it is tested...

Hello. I wonder if anyone can help? I was diagnosed hypothyroidism approx 10 day...

Hidden

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Antibiotics affecting Blood tests?

Hi fellow sufferers, does anyone know if being on a high dose of antibiotics is likely to affect the results of my TSH, T3,T4 blood tests? As always I'm...

Hi fellow sufferers, does anyone know if being on a high dose of antibiotics is ...

amadeusdante

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Is hypothyroid hashimotos?

Hi. Thanks for letting me join. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 2 weeks ago. Is Hashimoto disease different from Hypothyroidism please?

Hi. Thanks for letting me join. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 2 week...

Hidden

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Help with dosage measurement?

Hi guys , got some T3 coming from Turkey via a friend ,my question is how much to take? currently taking 125 T4 4 days and 100 3days ,feeling better than...

Hi guys , got some T3 coming from Turkey via a friend ,my question is how much ...

sunny-64

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Lowering thyroxine doses and feeling better

Hi, How do thyroxine levels drop and stabilise if you are constantly topping up with thyroxine daily. (Even at a slightly lower dose).Does it take a long time...

Hi, How do thyroxine levels drop and stabilise if you are constantly topping up ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Thiroyd help

Hi guys! I am running out of my NDT. I use thiroyd. I used to be able to get it on a well known site but It's not there any more. Could someone please pm me if...

Hi guys! I am running out of my NDT. I use thiroyd. I used to be able to get it ...

michellebelfast

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Hashimoto's encephalitis - has anyone heard of this?

Thanks everyone for the help. So appreciated. I posted earlier about the mental decline and general cognitive problems I am experiencing. Does anyone know of...

Thanks everyone for the help. So appreciated. I posted earlier about the mental...

Karinjeanne

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Coffee and levothyroxine

Hello, wondering if anyone out there has trouble when drinking coffee while on synthroid. It seems to make me feel terrible now, used to drink it all day! I...

Hello, wondering if anyone out there has trouble when drinking coffee while on s...

cobbyp

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Help! I'm a monster!

Hi everyone, I always get such amazing advice on this forum I'm back for more... I've spoken before about how I went to see an NHS endo six months ago who...

Hi everyone, I always get such amazing advice on this forum I'm back for more......

Jojozo

•7 years ago

80 Replies

What to do?

Hi, thanks for the add. I was diagnosed over a year ago with hypothyroidism and give levothyroxine, I stopped taking it after 11 days as it made me depressed....

Hi, thanks for the add. I was diagnosed over a year ago with hypothyroidism and...

AJOo

•7 years ago

5 Replies

New

FL I lk I'll an FL like I'm dying

Lizzielaylaya

•7 years ago

8 Replies

New

This how I look I FL I look I'll,is this normal,so weak all time IV got to force mysel out of bed,FL as I'm dying,also my heart's enlarged, I have m.e.

This how I look I FL I look I'll,is this normal,so weak all time IV got to force...

Lizzielaylaya

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Sorry, another help with results request

Hi I've just had my results from Medichecks yesterday as GP won't test anything other than TSH. Bit of history, feeling very hypo since the Autumn. Persuaded...

Hi I've just had my results from Medichecks yesterday as GP won't test anything ...

foreversummer

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Puffy eyes

I have developed these since January 2017, I had radiio active tablet treatment last September 2016 and all was fine, i went onto levithyroxin afterwards,...

I have developed these since January 2017, I had radiio active tablet treatment ...

Marilyn27

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Cognitive problems relating to thyroid?

Does anyone know if a low t4 level and a high t3 level could be behind my severe cognitive problems? t4 9.4 (10 - 20) t3 6.0 (2.6 - 5.7) Thank you...

Does anyone know if a low t4 level and a high t3 level could be behind my sever...

Karinjeanne

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Amazingly, got a referral to an endocrinologist

Hello, can anyone give any tips or tell me what to expect regarding my first consultation with an endocrinologist? I am not diagnosed with a thyroid condition...

Hello, can anyone give any tips or tell me what to expect regarding my first con...

mountaincat

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Female pattern baldness. Top of head hair almost gone. Elsewhere thinning

Hi I am having trouble with severe hair loss. I am so thin on the top of my head now. Used to have really thick hair( couldn't see scalp at all) Now all I see...

Hi I am having trouble with severe hair loss. I am so thin on the top of my head...

130396

•7 years ago

43 Replies

Taking thyroxine at night

My friend has suggested taking my thyroxine at night. She tells me it works well for her and she feels better taking it then, rather than in the morning. Does...

My friend has suggested taking my thyroxine at night. She tells me it works wel...

Hidden

•7 years ago

4 Replies

When will I feel better..?

Hello, I know the title of this post is fairly ridiculous but I think I'm just looking for some advice or shared experience. I have been on Levothyroxine...

Hello, I know the title of this post is fairly ridiculous but I think I'm just ...

CB1990

•7 years ago

4 Replies

New

Result s

Lizzielaylaya

•7 years ago

9 Replies

New

More results

Lizzielaylaya

•7 years ago

4 Replies

New

Test reaults

Lizzielaylaya

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2017

Euthyroid Achievement Possible With Once-Weekly L-Thyroxine Most patients normalized thyroid function with 12 weeks of higher dose

Thyroid med change

Pregnant with TSH of 5.10

Holistic approach to thyriod levels

New here

Vitamin and mineral results

T3 advice

What do you call "Normal" Reading for T4?!

Have I been tested for T3 abnormalities

Antibiotics affecting Blood tests?

Is hypothyroid hashimotos?

Help with dosage measurement?

Lowering thyroxine doses and feeling better

Thiroyd help

Hashimoto's encephalitis - has anyone heard of this?

Coffee and levothyroxine

Help! I'm a monster!

What to do?

New

New

Sorry, another help with results request

Puffy eyes

Cognitive problems relating to thyroid?

Amazingly, got a referral to an endocrinologist

Female pattern baldness. Top of head hair almost gone. Elsewhere thinning

Taking thyroxine at night

When will I feel better..?

New

New

New

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

✏️ Have you signed the UK Government Petition for Thyroid Research Funding?

Topics

Archive