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Aloe gel and Levothyroxine

I really struggle with bloating, IBS symptoms and recently was told aloe gel would help, I asked my doctor if it would be ok to take with levothyroxine and she...

I really struggle with bloating, IBS symptoms and recently was told aloe gel wou...

Siara

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Taking Glucosamine and Turmeric

Hi All, I take my my Thyroxine at about 6 am, how long should I leave it before taking glucosamine and / or Turmeric? I would like to take them at about 8 am...

Hi All, I take my my Thyroxine at about 6 am, how long should I leave it before ...

Apples

•7 years ago

4 Replies

HIDA scan

I'm due for a HIDA scan of my liver on the 30th June. Can anyone tell me if this nuclear injection is going to effect my thyroid. I've hashis and in...

I'm due for a HIDA scan of my liver on the 30th June. Can anyone tell me if thi...

Mauds

•7 years ago

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Achilles problem

Hi. Not long after a started taking Levo, I started having some pain in my knees, calf's, achilles and feet. After 5 months I'm up to 100mg and my Achilles in...

Hi. Not long after a started taking Levo, I started having some pain in my knees...

Print1972

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Heavy periods every two weeks recently...what to ask doc?

It wasn't unusual for me to come on a week early being Hypo but lately I've been coming on every 2 weeks & heavier than usual. How on earth that amount of...

It wasn't unusual for me to come on a week early being Hypo but lately I've been...

Limbolass

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Adrenal cortex and Ndt dose times

I need to take ACE and Ndt at split intervals during the day, and due to not wanting to take both of them too late in the day I have to take them quite close...

I need to take ACE and Ndt at split intervals during the day, and due to not wan...

hoalarg

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Doctor in the House - Last episode

Looks like the BBC has decided when the delayed last episode of the current series will be broadcast. Might be different times elsewhere than England....

Looks like the BBC has decided when the delayed last episode of the current seri...

helvella

Administrator•7 years ago

15 Replies

Ferritin blood test (finger prick)

I want to double check my ferritin levels - is there any particular time of day I should do this, and medication I should avoid before doing it?

I want to double check my ferritin levels - is there any particular time of day ...

sip1

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Up and down

Hello again , Had a phone call with doctor , was looking good up the levothyroxine from 100 to 125 , was looking in to my B12 and he said I do not know about...

Hello again , Had a phone call with doctor , was looking good up the levothyroxi...

nicky-nicky159

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Take hydrocortisone and adrenal cortex together?

To give my adrenals a rest I am planning on taking 1 x day 5mcg of hydrocortisone for 2 weeks, then 10mg x day for for 2 weeks.. Then follow with Thorne...

To give my adrenals a rest I am planning on taking 1 x day 5mcg of hydrocortison...

cc120

•7 years ago

13 Replies

PMS much worse recently

Hi All, looking for some advice please!! These last few months my mood is significantly worse in the week prior to my period (which has become much shorter...

Hi All, looking for some advice please!! These last few months my mood is signif...

NatChap

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Blood test timing

When taking NDT am I right to NOT take it 24 hours before my blood test? I've always done this, but isn't my t3 then obviously going to be low if I've not had...

When taking NDT am I right to NOT take it 24 hours before my blood test? I've al...

Tanyaking

•7 years ago

14 Replies

High antibodies, Normal TSH and after 8 months... very low TSH!

Hello, (1) Around 8 months ago, I discovered I have thyroid antibodies: ATG was 135 (normal is under 4.11) Anti TPO was 89 (normal is under 5.6) My TSH was...

Hello, (1) Around 8 months ago, I discovered I have thyroid antibodies: ATG was ...

FleureDee

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Hashimotos Study

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https://wakeup-world.com/2017/03/15/black-seed-may-treat-hypothyroidism-hashimot...

LynneG

•7 years ago

30 Replies

Help wanted before endo visit.

In March my wife was on a prescription of 50mcg Levo and 10mcg T3, her bloods were: TSH 4.24 (0.27-4.20) T4 total 74.3 (64.5-142.0) Free T4...

In March my wife was on a prescription of 50mcg Levo and 10mcg T3, her bloods we...

Chrys

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Help with dosage

Hi, please can I have advice - High pulse rate last few days after 6 weeks of taking 6.25mcg T3 twice a day. I reduced my thyroxine from 150mcg to 100mcg and...

Hi, please can I have advice - High pulse rate last few days after 6 weeks of t...

Flowers2

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Come clean to my gp?

I've been self medicating now for about 9 mths with Ndt.I have not told my gp but have continued to go for the blood tests they offer and according to these...

I've been self medicating now for about 9 mths with Ndt.I have not told my gp bu...

Lozzer66

•7 years ago

55 Replies

Stopped levo - now only on T3

Hi, so I've been on 50mcg of levo for 4/5 months now with added T3 gradually increasing to 82.25mcg now but I ran out of levo and thought "why am I taking this...

Hi, so I've been on 50mcg of levo for 4/5 months now with added T3 gradually inc...

purplejuicy

•7 years ago

86 Replies

NHS blood results from gastro appointment

I yesterday saw my rhuematologist and he printed off my blood test results that were ordered at my gastroenterology appointment. Unfortunatley, no T3/FT3...

I yesterday saw my rhuematologist and he printed off my blood test results that ...

ajs100uk

•7 years ago

12 Replies

A child with rash told to start Synthroid.hashimoto?lyme?

Hello. An 8 years old with a red rash was asked by her dr. to do some blood tests because, he couldn't tell why she has the rash. With no prior history in...

Hello. An 8 years old with a red rash was asked by her dr. to do some blood tes...

Elissar

•7 years ago

23 Replies

Vitamin D. Dose?

Had a blood test to test for thyroid issues. Came back clear, but that I have vitamin D insufficiency. Was advise to take 20-50mcg(800-2000iu) of vitamin D per...

Had a blood test to test for thyroid issues. Came back clear, but that I have vi...

Lydia1960

•7 years ago

35 Replies

Overcoming sleeping proplems

I've seen a lot of posts about being unable to sleep once on Carbimazole. This can be overcome. I've just started on 10mg daily of Neo mercazo, which is just...

I've seen a lot of posts about being unable to sleep once on Carbimazole. This c...

Namaste12

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Private Endo list for north west

Hi guys would it be possible to get a copy of a private endo list for north west. Thanks alot.

Hi guys would it be possible to get a copy of a private endo list for north west...

Steve-

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Help

I recently just got a copy of my health records and had a look at my history and what i've went to seen the doctor for. i just seen I went to the doctor...

I recently just got a copy of my health records and had a look at my history and...

Healthanxietyhater

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Amitriptyline and Levo

Sorry also wanted to know does amitriptyline interfere with Levo working properly?

Sorry also wanted to know does amitriptyline interfere with Levo working properl...

Johnjoe123

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Awful symptoms!

Hello again, I am now almost 6 months post thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer, on 100 mg Levo. My tsh a few weeks ago was 2.5 ft4 14 they didn't do ft3😡. I...

Hello again, I am now almost 6 months post thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer, on ...

Johnjoe123

•7 years ago

16 Replies

A single 10mg oral dose of biotin interferes with thyroid function tests

This simple and small scale study demonstrated that even a single dose of 10 milligrams of biotin is enough to push TSH down, and FT4 and FT3 up sufficiently...

This simple and small scale study demonstrated that even a single dose of 10 mil...

helvella

Administrator•7 years ago

11 Replies

My Latest results and a few confusions I would like you lovely people to help with :-D

Hey guys. Having difficulties since not producing T4, I have added 25mcg T4 and below are my latest test results. My last results before adding the T4 were...

Hey guys. Having difficulties since not producing T4, I have added 25mcg T4 and ...

Saggyuk

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Adrenal Saliva Test (Cortisol and DHEA)

Does anyone know who does this test? - on TUK website Genova doesn't offer it anymore.

Does anyone know who does this test? - on TUK website Genova doesn't offer it an...

Ash-S

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Medichecks - How to get the best results?

I've just ordered the Thyroid Check Plus and wondered if there's anything i need to do in preparation? I take a B supplement, Zinc, Vit D and Floridix and just...

I've just ordered the Thyroid Check Plus and wondered if there's anything i need...

Topaz123

•7 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for June 2017

Aloe gel and Levothyroxine

Taking Glucosamine and Turmeric

HIDA scan

Achilles problem

Heavy periods every two weeks recently...what to ask doc?

Adrenal cortex and Ndt dose times

Doctor in the House - Last episode

Ferritin blood test (finger prick)

Up and down

Take hydrocortisone and adrenal cortex together?

PMS much worse recently

Blood test timing

High antibodies, Normal TSH and after 8 months... very low TSH!

Hashimotos Study

Help wanted before endo visit.

Help with dosage

Come clean to my gp?

Stopped levo - now only on T3

NHS blood results from gastro appointment

A child with rash told to start Synthroid.hashimoto?lyme?

Vitamin D. Dose?

Overcoming sleeping proplems

Private Endo list for north west

Help

Amitriptyline and Levo

Awful symptoms!

A single 10mg oral dose of biotin interferes with thyroid function tests

My Latest results and a few confusions I would like you lovely people to help with :-D

Adrenal Saliva Test (Cortisol and DHEA)

Medichecks - How to get the best results?

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