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Ingredients of my porcine tablet

A pharmacist at the pharmaceutical compounding company in NZ has kindly given me the contents of my 162.5gm tablet (contents will be different from pharmacy to...

A pharmacist at the pharmaceutical compounding company in NZ has kindly given me...

Magill69

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Please help with lab results! I need answers!

So I have been suffering with low thyroid symptoms for quite some time now. I am 26 years old, and notice the more severe symptoms at 20 years old. I have...

So I have been suffering with low thyroid symptoms for quite some time now. I am...

Ttmw

•7 years ago

23 Replies

I'm new here thanks for letting me join

I have a lot of swelling in my lower legs also my stomach is a lot bigger its as if i have put on loads of weight, i was told it is probably oedema has any one...

I have a lot of swelling in my lower legs also my stomach is a lot bigger its as...

Deborahj2727

•7 years ago

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Levothyroxine Dosage Guide: Are you on the Right Dose?

This is a really good read. The link is from a post that was on my Pinterest newsletter today. https://www.restartmed.com/levothyroxine-dosage/

This is a really good read. The link is from a post that was on my Pinterest ne...

Ellie-Louise

•7 years ago

1 Reply

A little confused

HI ya I'm new to the group. Since September last year 2016 right up to March 2017 I had a common cold one one off to one for what seemed months. After lots of...

HI ya I'm new to the group. Since September last year 2016 right up to March 201...

Dan1el12

•7 years ago

11 Replies

bloods are back ;-)

hello again ,ok my bloods are back and my thyroid antibodies are :- thyroglobulin antibody 559.000 thypold peroxidase antibody 282.8 all the rest ok need...

hello again ,ok my bloods are back and my thyroid antibodies are :- thyroglobuli...

nicky-nicky159

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Over medicated?

hello, I'm wondering if I am over-medicated. I have Hashimoto's and have been on 100mcg levothyroxine since end march 2017 - an increased dose from 75mcg as my...

hello, I'm wondering if I am over-medicated. I have Hashimoto's and have been on...

Shamrock16

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Weight Gain on T4

Hi all, just wanted to see if anyone else is experiencing weight gain on T4. I had graves and the the old thyroid whipped out in 2010. 200mcg of T4 only with...

Hi all, just wanted to see if anyone else is experiencing weight gain on T4. I h...

ST1974

•7 years ago

2 Replies

T3 from Europe

I'm currently taking Naturethroid but had some problems getting it delivered from NZ. I see from some posts that it can be cheaper to buy just T3 from Europe,...

I'm currently taking Naturethroid but had some problems getting it delivered fro...

tiredgrandma

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Adoption of TSH Reflex algorithm in an Italian clinical laboratory

A few days ago, someone mentioned TSH Reflex - and in general we didn't know what was meant. So it is lucky that this paper has just been published. Note the...

A few days ago, someone mentioned TSH Reflex - and in general we didn't know wha...

helvella

Administrator•7 years ago

6 Replies

Blood tests

hello I recently had private tests for thyroid,which were fine,and NHS tests for vitb12 and ferritin receptionist said they were " normal" but I requested a...

hello I recently had private tests for thyroid,which were fine,and NHS tests for...

donnabrain

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Change of response to Nature Throid

I have been self medicating with Nature Throid since the start of this year, gradually increasing my once a day amount to 21/2 grains a day. I have been at...

I have been self medicating with Nature Throid since the start of this year, gra...

janveron1

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Triiodothyroacetic acid in health and disease

We very occasionally see some of the "other" substances in the thyroid hormone family mentioned. One such is TRIAC - and this paper is a review of what we know...

We very occasionally see some of the "other" substances in the thyroid hormone f...

helvella

Administrator•7 years ago

1 Reply

Why do I ache so much?

I'm on Levo and all my vit levels are good although my ferritin was very slightly over normal range the aches are particularly bad in my neck shoulders and...

I'm on Levo and all my vit levels are good although my ferritin was very slightl...

Clairewalker751

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Blood results

I've been for my routine blood test to check my thyroid. All results came back within normal range except these RBC 3.85 (3.9-5.4) MCH 32.2 (27-32) Eosinophil...

I've been for my routine blood test to check my thyroid. All results came back w...

Traceydg

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Taking a week's dose of Vitamins in one go?

A while ago when I went to see a Naturopath I told her all the vits I was taken (B12, B-complex, D3, K2MK4, Mag, Selenium, Zinc, Ferrous Fumerate + Vit C) and...

A while ago when I went to see a Naturopath I told her all the vits I was taken ...

Helena877

•7 years ago

12 Replies

One more quickie on ashwagandha :-)

My private doctor has recommend ashwagandha. Anyone taking it and care to share experiences? Any recommendations on which brand to buy? He has recommended...

My private doctor has recommend ashwagandha. Anyone taking it and care to share ...

ajs100uk

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Results advice please

Hello all, I've been on 125mcg levo since Jan. Last 4 weeks I've been feeling almost normal, only slight joint pain and fatigue. Results from Endo suggest I'm...

Hello all, I've been on 125mcg levo since Jan. Last 4 weeks I've been feeling al...

K8TE

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Various symptoms.....Hypothyroidism?

Hi everyone, I've been feeling unwell for a few months (well, more like over 2 years), but symptoms have worsened in the past few months. These include: joint...

Hi everyone, I've been feeling unwell for a few months (well, more like over 2 y...

ZM1980

•7 years ago

12 Replies

ADRENAVIVE II

Does anyone have experience taking Adrenavive ll ? I have had bad reactions to Thorne Adrenal cortex , which is half the strength of Adrenavive ..so I'm a...

Does anyone have experience taking Adrenavive ll ? I have had bad reactions to T...

Jollypolly

•7 years ago

23 Replies

TSH/FT3/FT4 Test Results

Hi, Hope everyone is doing okay. I just had these results back: TSH 0.05 (0.2 to 4.2) FT3 4.17 (3.1 to 6.8) FT4 13.6 (11 to 22) I've been on 2.5 grains of...

Hi, Hope everyone is doing okay. I just had these results back: TSH 0.05 (0.2 ...

Girlslovescifi

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Doc wont prescribe Levothyroxine, help with results please.

My cousin, who has Hashimotos, encouraged me to get checked due to my symptoms. Sure enough my antibodies were at 460. (Range under 6) In June 16 my tsh was...

My cousin, who has Hashimotos, encouraged me to get checked due to my symptoms. ...

Shirls67

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Crown & Glory

So I know in the grand scale of things today It seems I have another problem Im prescribed 250mg thyroxine and my Rheumatoid drugs are Sulp. + Hydro. Starting...

So I know in the grand scale of things today It seems I have another problem Im ...

Mintychristine

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Help please with blood results I have moved over to NDT- I'm feeling very rough and losing soooo much hair :-(

Hello everyone, I would be so grateful if someone could help me make sense of my blood results and give me some guidance as to what to do next ... A quick...

Hello everyone, I would be so grateful if someone could help me make sense of my...

furcoatnoknickers

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Newly diagnosed and so many questions

Hi I was diagnosed 10 days ago with an underactive thyroid.. my TSH level is 91.40 and my T4 is 2.1 which I believe is extremely low. Anyway I started on 25mg...

Hi I was diagnosed 10 days ago with an underactive thyroid.. my TSH level is 91....

Louiseb17

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Am I under or over medicated?

Hi everyone, new to the site, all help welcome. I have been suffering with hypo and hashi for years now (I'm 29) generally increasing or lowering my dose...

Hi everyone, new to the site, all help welcome. I have been suffering with hypo...

Wee_Bird

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Help please in interpreting my Medichecks Results and advising my next steps with my GP

Hi - I am new to this forum and have gained a greater insight into my condition and I would be grateful if anyone can advise next steps that I could take. I...

Hi - I am new to this forum and have gained a greater insight into my condition ...

ryanj

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Hydroxychloroquine?

Hello all, can anyone give me some information regarding this medication, I have been prescribed it but a simple google search shows up that it can lead to...

Hello all, can anyone give me some information regarding this medication, I have...

tom210

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Endo advice if possible please

Hi I've emailed Louise she's probably busy or on holiday Just wondering if anyone out there can recommend privately to me as I want to nip my doctors...

Hi I've emailed Louise she's probably busy or on holiday Just wondering if any...

Jeppy

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Sudden dip in TSH levels after only 2 months on 75mg LT

First of all hello - this is my first post here :-) I had a Thyroid test 10 years ago in Germany - they diagnosed me with Hashimotos (TSH was borderline, T3...

First of all hello - this is my first post here :-) I had a Thyroid test 10 year...

beaudy1983

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2017

Ingredients of my porcine tablet

Please help with lab results! I need answers!

I'm new here thanks for letting me join

Levothyroxine Dosage Guide: Are you on the Right Dose?

A little confused

bloods are back ;-)

Over medicated?

Weight Gain on T4

T3 from Europe

Adoption of TSH Reflex algorithm in an Italian clinical laboratory

Blood tests

Change of response to Nature Throid

Triiodothyroacetic acid in health and disease

Why do I ache so much?

Blood results

Taking a week's dose of Vitamins in one go?

One more quickie on ashwagandha :-)

Results advice please

Various symptoms.....Hypothyroidism?

ADRENAVIVE II

TSH/FT3/FT4 Test Results

Doc wont prescribe Levothyroxine, help with results please.

Crown & Glory

Help please with blood results I have moved over to NDT- I'm feeling very rough and losing soooo much hair :-(

Newly diagnosed and so many questions

Am I under or over medicated?

Help please in interpreting my Medichecks Results and advising my next steps with my GP

Hydroxychloroquine?

Endo advice if possible please

Sudden dip in TSH levels after only 2 months on 75mg LT

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