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New to hypo

Hi, can someone please help me as I feel I am going round and round and not getting anywhere!! I have been suffering with very low mood, insomnia, extreme...

Hi, can someone please help me as I feel I am going round and round and not gett...

Mcrawley

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Reduced dose

New member I feel better on reduced dose of 50mcg levo, diagnosed hypothyroid 4 yrs ago. Any ideas why thank you

New member I feel better on reduced dose of 50mcg levo, diagnosed hypothyroid 4 ...

Sunny1315

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Propranolol

Should I be taking propranolol before going to a heart echo and before and during wearing a heart monitor?

Should I be taking propranolol before going to a heart echo and before and durin...

Suzanam

•7 years ago

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Heart stabbing pain

Can hypothyroidism cause heart stabbing pain? I've been experiencing this since yesterday. I am going on a heart echo tomorrow, and still other investigations...

Can hypothyroidism cause heart stabbing pain? I've been experiencing this since ...

Suzanam

•7 years ago

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Change in dosage

I just had my thyroxine increased from 50 mgs to 75mgs. I now have bloating and low back pain. Will this subside as dose kicks in.

I just had my thyroxine increased from 50 mgs to 75mgs. I now have bloating and ...

Gillybabe

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Feeling great without taking meds? Advice please

Hi all. So today I had bloods so didn't take my thyroxine tablet in the morning and then forgot to take it later. Anyway, I have been feeling really...

Hi all. So today I had bloods so didn't take my thyroxine tablet in the morning ...

hollygrace99

•7 years ago

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GP in denial about thyroid ... referred me to Rheumatologist ??

Hello again. I went to see my GP last week as I am really suffering with painful arthritis in my fingers & toes, as well as ulcerative colitis, however, thanks...

Hello again. I went to see my GP last week as I am really suffering with painful...

seaside-girl

•7 years ago

36 Replies

Graves &a Myasthenia Gravis

Does anyone have Graves and myasthenia gravis?

Karen321

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Virtual bioequivalence for achlorhydric subjects: The use of PBPK modelling to assess the formulation-dependent effect of achlorhydria

For so many years, patients have been insisting that levothyroxine tablets from different manufacturers, even different dosages from one manufacturer, have...

For so many years, patients have been insisting that levothyroxine tablets from ...

helvella

Administrator•7 years ago

1 Reply

Newly diagnosed as hyperthyroid

Hi. My name is Michaela. I was diagnosed as hyperthyroid a week ago and given my first prescription of carbimazole and propranolol on Tuesday. My heart rate...

Hi. My name is Michaela. I was diagnosed as hyperthyroid a week ago and given my...

Michaeladell

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Antibodies and vitamin/mineral levels

Antibodies are TPO 803.5 (<34) and TG >1300 (<115) Been told negative for Hashimotos Also Ferritin 22 (15 - 400) MCV 77.1 (80 - 100) MCHC 386 (310 - 350)...

Antibodies are TPO 803.5 (<34) and TG >1300 (<115) Been told negative for Hashim...

Summer601

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Functional doctor / naturopath recommendations

I have been thinking about seeing a functional doctor or naturopath to help me with my hashimotos and other health issues. Like many on this site I don't feel...

I have been thinking about seeing a functional doctor or naturopath to help me w...

Afshan64

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Toft U turn!

Please see attached. Might be with printing off & taking to our GP's. http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/toftchange.htm

Please see attached. Might be with printing off & taking to our GP's. http://...

t3rcam

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Scottish Parliament update

Things seem to be moving on the issue of thyroid & adrenal testing & diagnosis. The petition discussion is about 10 minutes. Now would be a good time to...

Things seem to be moving on the issue of thyroid & adrenal testing & diagnosis. ...

t3rcam

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Stroke due to Hashimotos?

Good morning again everyone Sorry for yet another question to all you knowledgeable people. As mentioned, Im gathering information for my lowsy appointment...

Good morning again everyone Sorry for yet another question to all you knowledgea...

savery8753

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Overactive Thyroid to Underactive Thyroid

I was given some Radium-your tabs about 12 years ago as my Thyroid was so overactive that I was "a walking heartache" to quote the doc. I cannot recall how...

I was given some Radium-your tabs about 12 years ago as my Thyroid was so overac...

Barann

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Starting levothyroxine

Hi if I have a TSH over 77 does that entitle me to levothyroxine? Not yet diagnosed. Thankyou THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES 475.3 (<34) THYROGLOBULIN...

Hi if I have a TSH over 77 does that entitle me to levothyroxine? Not yet diagno...

Nancy3

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Vitamin and minerals

FERRITIN 19 (30 - 400) FOLATE 2.0 (2.5 - 19.5) VITAMIN B12 148 (180 - 900) VITAMIN D TOTAL 25.2 (25 - 50 deficiency) Feedback welcome thankyou

FERRITIN 19 (30 - 400) FOLATE 2.0 (2.5 - 19.5) VITAMIN B12 148 (180 - 900) VITAM...

Nancy3

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Reverse t3?

Is it possible to have reverse t3 issues if t4 is below range (on ndt at this present time ) or is it something you would generally only have a problem with if...

Is it possible to have reverse t3 issues if t4 is below range (on ndt at this pr...

Lozzer66

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Itchy skin help

Hi has anyone had a itchy skin with Hashimotos or graves and if they have have they found anything that I given up gluten soy dairy and artificial sugar but...

Hi has anyone had a itchy skin with Hashimotos or graves and if they have have t...

Tiredmum75

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Desperate for answers

Hi everyone. My 73 year old Mum has been diagnosed with Hypothoidism many years ago and is on 175ug Throixine every morning for years. In the last 12 months,...

Hi everyone. My 73 year old Mum has been diagnosed with Hypothoidism many years ...

Helenasmile

•7 years ago

29 Replies

thyroid gone

Just had my thyroid removed, it nearly strangled me to death through swelling due to nodules, I can now breathe a lot easier but getting used to the meds will...

Just had my thyroid removed, it nearly strangled me to death through swelling du...

Glen202

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Should I self medicate

Hi saw gp 2,day re latest bloods tsh 3.9(0.27-4.20) t4,14.3 last results tsh 2.7(0.27-4.2) told him my symptoms weight loss/ gain iv lost57kgs since diagnosed...

Hi saw gp 2,day re latest bloods tsh 3.9(0.27-4.20) t4,14.3 last results tsh 2.7...

Hidden

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Headaches .heartbeat in right ear

Hi I have had anxiety in the.paat. medication.. well haven't took it in 6 months.been good .. I am 49 latley last couple weeks I have had headache's heartbeat...

Hi I have had anxiety in the.paat. medication.. well haven't took it in 6 months...

Gringa2017

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Should I add T3 to NDT

Started NDT 6 weeks ago 1/2 grain morning/afternoon, and after about 10 days increased to 1.5 grains per day then 2. Defo felt more motivated (if not less...

Started NDT 6 weeks ago 1/2 grain morning/afternoon, and after about 10 days inc...

Geminichica

•7 years ago

33 Replies

Blood Results. Please help! There are so many I don't know where to start!

Hi all, I posted on here a few months ago as I felt horrendous and like I was getting nowhere. On your advice I went to my doctors and asked for a full blood...

Hi all, I posted on here a few months ago as I felt horrendous and like I was ge...

Siara

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Reassurance needed on Basal temp and pulse norms

Hi All My body temp is seemingly lower at night than on waking and is hovering (averaging) around 34.6 (at night) as opposed to a morning temp averaging 35.2...

Hi All My body temp is seemingly lower at night than on waking and is hovering (...

shond2015

•7 years ago

5 Replies

lichen sclerosus and hypothyroid

Hello folks, I am posting this because I have just been diagnosed with LS and apparently 50% of LS patients are also hypothyroid, as I am. It is thought to be...

Hello folks, I am posting this because I have just been diagnosed with LS and ap...

sue_b

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Feeling confused 🤔

How have I only discovered this website? I'm 34 and have been suffering with an interactive thyroid since having my daughter almost 17 years ago. I was put on...

How have I only discovered this website? I'm 34 and have been suffering with an ...

KirstyMac7

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Utterly confused!

Hi! I've been on levo since April 2016 after radio-active iodine treatment. I've been feeling terrible just lately and was sure that I'd gone under-active...

Hi! I've been on levo since April 2016 after radio-active iodine treatment. I'...

MaryMax

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for September 2017

New to hypo

Reduced dose

Propranolol

Heart stabbing pain

Change in dosage

Feeling great without taking meds? Advice please

GP in denial about thyroid ... referred me to Rheumatologist ??

Graves &a Myasthenia Gravis

Virtual bioequivalence for achlorhydric subjects: The use of PBPK modelling to assess the formulation-dependent effect of achlorhydria

Newly diagnosed as hyperthyroid

Antibodies and vitamin/mineral levels

Functional doctor / naturopath recommendations

Toft U turn!

Scottish Parliament update

Stroke due to Hashimotos?

Overactive Thyroid to Underactive Thyroid

Starting levothyroxine

Vitamin and minerals

Reverse t3?

Itchy skin help

Desperate for answers

thyroid gone

Should I self medicate

Headaches .heartbeat in right ear

Should I add T3 to NDT

Blood Results. Please help! There are so many I don't know where to start!

Reassurance needed on Basal temp and pulse norms

lichen sclerosus and hypothyroid

Feeling confused 🤔

Utterly confused!

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