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Where can I buy natural descicated thyroid?

My endo says that he's going to write to authorities to ask them for funding as I need t3. He doubts this will be successful and off the record gas suggested...

My endo says that he's going to write to authorities to ask them for funding as...

Lindabennie1951

•7 years ago

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Help with reading results?

Hi everyone These were my bloody test results from 5 weeks ago, Iv just been re-tested and will have he new results Monday, I know what the TSH level means...

Hi everyone These were my bloody test results from 5 weeks ago, Iv just been r...

Henson1980

•7 years ago

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Running out of supplies at the most inconvienient time

Hi, New here, and New to this issue of Under Active Thyroid. Still trying to find the right level of dose. I work in Europé and have had a weekend trip back to...

Hi, New here, and New to this issue of Under Active Thyroid. Still trying to fin...

Tazzed69

•7 years ago

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Help with dosing of t3

My last blood test were Tsh 0.8 (0.4-4) T4 20 ( 9-25) T3 4.1 (3.8- 7.8) I was only taking 125mcg of levo. Still had horrendous symptoms; severe constipation,...

My last blood test were Tsh 0.8 (0.4-4) T4 20 ( 9-25) T3 4.1 (3.8- 7.8) I was o...

Ava1986

•7 years ago

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Feeling like giving up

So i just called the hospital to enquire if my appointment came through. I was referred August 11th last year, was told there was a 6 month, 8 month, 12 month...

So i just called the hospital to enquire if my appointment came through. I was ...

EasyPeasy12

•7 years ago

23 Replies

Hpylori diffuse hair loss?

Stool test shows hpylori. Flank pain has been present the same length of time as hair loss in fact probably a couple months more. Does anyone suffer from it...

Stool test shows hpylori. Flank pain has been present the same length of time as...

Jump1

•7 years ago

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Reposting as no responses ? Change to NDT

I am under medicated due to GP lack of understanding. I have Lichen Planus which I believe is caused by Levo and flares up with trial increase in dose. This is...

I am under medicated due to GP lack of understanding. I have Lichen Planus which...

DJR1

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Thyroxin and t3

I'm happy to say I,ve now been prescribed T3.Im assuming I take the Thyroxin and t3 together as I forgot to ask Endo.

I'm happy to say I,ve now been prescribed T3.Im assuming I take the Thyroxin and...

sylus_911

•7 years ago

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Gluten free, or not so free

Hi just needing a bit of a rant. My attempts to stay well with Hashimotos by keeping to a gluten free diet are endlessly frustrating. I source buckwheat grots...

Hi just needing a bit of a rant. My attempts to stay well with Hashimotos by ke...

Wantie

•7 years ago

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Cutting back dose of Levo

Hello, I have a quick question for knowledgable people! I believe I am having a Hash flare up or am overmedicated - not sure which. Am I able to cut my dose...

Hello, I have a quick question for knowledgable people! I believe I am having a ...

LOUPS

•7 years ago

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Blood test results

Hi all got my bloods done recently as feel rubbish: results are TSH:4.7 and FT4: 21.0 Am on 150mcg Levo for the last 3 years Any advide on how to feel better,...

Hi all got my bloods done recently as feel rubbish: results are TSH:4.7 and FT4...

Redbird86

•7 years ago

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Borderline

Had two blood tests three months apart, still borderline what happens now as doctor wants to see me on 100 of thyroxin.

Had two blood tests three months apart, still borderline what happens now as doc...

doggy

•7 years ago

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i really need others help :@(

finally got my tsh to 0.33 but dr reduced my 50mg a day to every second day for fear of hyper than after 5 weeks time my check up said my tsh is now 59!! and...

finally got my tsh to 0.33 but dr reduced my 50mg a day to every second day for ...

Mich87

•7 years ago

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cant try for a baby until.....

finally got my tsh to 0.33 but dr reduced my 50mg a day to every second day for fear of hyper than after 5 weeks time my check up said my tsh is now 59!! and...

finally got my tsh to 0.33 but dr reduced my 50mg a day to every second day for ...

Mich87

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Overmedicated with T3? Symptoms feel like it

I think my doc overmedicated me with t3. While taking NT 130mg/day 6/29/17: FT3 2.6 (2.0-4.4) (upper third optimal range 3.8-4.4) RT3 9.9 (9.2-24.1) TSH 0.151...

I think my doc overmedicated me with t3. While taking NT 130mg/day 6/29/17: FT3 ...

Furbabymommy

•7 years ago

55 Replies

"Thyroid Scale" better than old school TSH when interpreting Bloods???

Hi All, Is anyone familiar with this scheme http://www.drrind.com/therapies/thyroid-scale#extracting for thyroid blood levels? What are your opinions on this...

Hi All, Is anyone familiar with this scheme http://www.drrind.com/therapies/th...

TappedOut

•7 years ago

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DHEA & CORTISOL to improve T4 to T3 Conversion

Hi All, I have been, like everyone, trying to get a grasp on my hashis/hypoT. I've been reading here, and other sources, much about sex hormones, DHEA,...

Hi All, I have been, like everyone, trying to get a grasp on my hashis/hypoT. I'...

TappedOut

•7 years ago

23 Replies

Levothyroxine

Hello! Just started 50mcg 6 days ago and today stomach cramps are worse. Have had nausea. I take it at 7am and by 7:45am, I am so exhausted and sleep for 3 to...

Hello! Just started 50mcg 6 days ago and today stomach cramps are worse. Have ha...

SickAndTired57

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Swollen thyroid? Graves disease diagnosed 7/17

Hi all. I'm in USA but found this group. I'm on 5 mg methimazole once a day. T3 and T4 came within normal ranges within three weeks on being on meds. TSH not...

Hi all. I'm in USA but found this group. I'm on 5 mg methimazole once a day. T3 ...

palmbeach1

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Hypothyroid/Hashimotos and diet?

I react to everything I eat. It puffs me up and gives me such discomfort. Can people share their eating plans? I know it's not one size fits all, but some...

I react to everything I eat. It puffs me up and gives me such discomfort. Can pe...

Thyroiditis86

•7 years ago

23 Replies

Hypothyroid and weight.

Does everyone else put on weight very easily with hypothyroidism? Yet when they lose it it always goes to the face first? Does anyone else have a very...

Does everyone else put on weight very easily with hypothyroidism? Yet when they ...

Thyroiditis86

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Took 200mg of levothryoxine tablets instead of 100mg by accident

Me being an idiot as I am, i took 2 tablets in the evening instead of 1 dose. The GP has prescibed me 100mg to take everyday, which means i doubled my dose....

Me being an idiot as I am, i took 2 tablets in the evening instead of 1 dose. Th...

nixoo

•7 years ago

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Small infection temporarily followed by low thyroid function. Can it happen again?

After typing all of this out I realized it's way too much text for such a small issue but hopefully you understand. I'm really sorry lol. So 3 months ago i had...

After typing all of this out I realized it's way too much text for such a small ...

123454321

•7 years ago

24 Replies

What are signs of Hashimoto flare up?

Today has not been a good day, I feel like I have a knot in my chest, heart rate is elevated and I have an over all feeling of anxiety.

Today has not been a good day, I feel like I have a knot in my chest, heart rate...

Chris4810

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Private Endocrinologist in Edinburgh?

Hi. Quick update. Went to my GP with results of my private medicheck thyroid tests today (test results and ranges at bottom of post). My GP basically said...

Hi. Quick update. Went to my GP with results of my private medicheck thyroid t...

Pinkroses

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Normal results

I am new diagnosed hypothyroid in 2012 and taking 100mcg levo. I have been told results are normal but why do I have symptoms of tiredness and cramps and...

I am new diagnosed hypothyroid in 2012 and taking 100mcg levo. I have been told ...

LucianaK

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Hemp protein and Hashimotos?

I'm very careful with my diet since diagnosis and now avoid gluten & grains. But a friend has messaged me to lady suggesting Hemp protein as it's on offer in...

I'm very careful with my diet since diagnosis and now avoid gluten & grains. But...

MissFG

•7 years ago

7 Replies

You threw me a lifeline - A positive Note.

Thanking the Universe for this site and the member's support. You have helped me, empowered and educated me. Three years reading /searching looking for...

Thanking the Universe for this site and the member's support. You have helped me...

Hidden

•7 years ago

1 Reply

I'm new here

Just had T3 refused by pharmacy and GP. Consultant can no longer prescribe.NHS unable to offer T3 for cost reasons. Why is it so expensive and what can I do?...

Just had T3 refused by pharmacy and GP. Consultant can no longer prescribe.NHS u...

earmuffl

•7 years ago

6 Replies

GP appointment

Previous GP wanted to wait and see but GP I saw today has said for me to start levothyroxine 25mcg then 50mcg 3 weeks after and then 75mcg 3 weeks after that...

Previous GP wanted to wait and see but GP I saw today has said for me to start l...

Lara888

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for September 2017

Where can I buy natural descicated thyroid?

Help with reading results?

Running out of supplies at the most inconvienient time

Help with dosing of t3

Feeling like giving up

Hpylori diffuse hair loss?

Reposting as no responses ? Change to NDT

Thyroxin and t3

Gluten free, or not so free

Cutting back dose of Levo

Blood test results

Borderline

i really need others help :@(

cant try for a baby until.....

Overmedicated with T3? Symptoms feel like it

"Thyroid Scale" better than old school TSH when interpreting Bloods???

DHEA & CORTISOL to improve T4 to T3 Conversion

Levothyroxine

Swollen thyroid? Graves disease diagnosed 7/17

Hypothyroid/Hashimotos and diet?

Hypothyroid and weight.

Took 200mg of levothryoxine tablets instead of 100mg by accident

Small infection temporarily followed by low thyroid function. Can it happen again?

What are signs of Hashimoto flare up?

Private Endocrinologist in Edinburgh?

Normal results

Hemp protein and Hashimotos?

You threw me a lifeline - A positive Note.

I'm new here

GP appointment

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