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Crippling muscular pain - why?

I have had this on and off for a few years but now it is just so bad. If I exhurt myself - take a short walk or maybe do the supermarket weekly shop I find my...

I have had this on and off for a few years but now it is just so bad. If I exhu...

Joesmum

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Recently diagnosed

Hi recently diagnosed hypothyroid, taking 50mcg from 25mcg. Feeling pretty awful right now despite normal results. Can my TSH jump down that quickly from a...

Hi recently diagnosed hypothyroid, taking 50mcg from 25mcg. Feeling pretty awful...

Risingstar

•7 years ago

14 Replies

FBC results

I know these aren't thyroid test results, But they are the last tests I had with my GP, is there anything of interest in them? Thanks

I know these aren't thyroid test results, But they are the last tests I had with...

BluebellPettle

•7 years ago

17 Replies

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New to site - hello!

Hi I am worried about my symptoms which I think might be thyroid? Doctor says I am borderline hypo. Symptoms are tiredness, weight gain, constant throat...

Hi I am worried about my symptoms which I think might be thyroid? Doctor says I ...

Elle_c

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Advice please

Hiya I'm wondering if you can give me some advice. My thyroid has been something which my doctors have been questioning for sometime now! Apparently I display...

Hiya I'm wondering if you can give me some advice. My thyroid has been something...

Libz80

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Can a virus affect thyroid ?

Hi thyroid community I have been doing good on natural dessicated thyroid this year, but in the last few weeks I've been ill with sinusitis, this was gone...

Hi thyroid community I have been doing good on natural dessicated thyroid this y...

Rvlg

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Armour thyroid withdrawl

Hi my healthboard has withdrawn my armour and i have been looking for alternative have been in touch with greek pharmacy they have dithyron i know its...

Hi my healthboard has withdrawn my armour and i have been looking for alternativ...

hector12

•7 years ago

3 Replies

T3 latest prescription makers TEVA in Hungary not Mercury Pharma UK ???

Hi just got my new prescription of t3 and noticed that the expiry date is much longer than those I had before also packaging different so found out the maker...

Hi just got my new prescription of t3 and noticed that the expiry date is much l...

eghjm100

•7 years ago

15 Replies

How much would tsh differ?

If you have tests taken at 7.30 and -10.00 how much is it likely that tsh will differ?

If you have tests taken at 7.30 and -10.00 how much is it likely that tsh will d...

Hannah9

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Doctor to prescribe NDT?

Hi I have been on NDT for the last 6 months with great results. My doctor is closing her clinic however and I was wondering if anyone can recommend another...

Hi I have been on NDT for the last 6 months with great results. My doctor is clo...

Rvlg

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Auto-Immune Disease

Hi, I am trying to find the root autoimmune disease causing so many symptoms. TSH (3.38), T4 110 in range (59.00-154.00), with TPO Negative and...

Hi, I am trying to find the root autoimmune disease causing so many symptoms. ...

whatis

•7 years ago

18 Replies

T4/T3

Hi all, I've posted before but not for quite a while. Latest blood results are as follows; T4 12.2 (range 12.00-22.00) T3 4.3 (range 3.10-6.80 TSH 0.04...

Hi all, I've posted before but not for quite a while. Latest blood results are ...

sueoathall

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Help please

9 months post RAi have been taking levo 100mg since May my last blood test was as follows Tsh.-3.33 ( 05-5) t4 -15 (9-19) t3 -2.7(2.6-5) I also suffer from...

9 months post RAi have been taking levo 100mg since May my last blood test was ...

wendypartridge

•7 years ago

9 Replies

New member

Had levo reduced to 50mcg, been getting upset stomach and headache, just wondering if this is an under medication or over medication issue? Diagnosed 2011 with...

Had levo reduced to 50mcg, been getting upset stomach and headache, just wonderi...

Beth33

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Newbie needing advise on combination therapy

Hi all, after 12 months seeing an endocrinologist, going up to 150mcg of T4 achieving nothing more than palpitations, he recently agreed to try combination. He...

Hi all, after 12 months seeing an endocrinologist, going up to 150mcg of T4 achi...

Di23

•7 years ago

17 Replies

New member

I was on 50mg , noticed no change, saw doctor who then reduced me to 10,my and then stopped and referred to encourage. Since stopping have got wavy tongue,bad...

I was on 50mg , noticed no change, saw doctor who then reduced me to 10,my and t...

Benson22

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Endo not interested in symptoms

New here, why would my endo say he is not interested in symptoms at this stage? Taking 100mcg levo and diagnosed 2013. Thanks TSH 9.4 (0.2 - 4.2 mIU/L) Free...

New here, why would my endo say he is not interested in symptoms at this stage? ...

Sbecci

•7 years ago

14 Replies

cardio appointment

18th at 9.30 scared now but have been doing some reading and low vit d can cause heart problems not sure what b12 does but ive just got d3 with k2 and started...

18th at 9.30 scared now but have been doing some reading and low vit d can cause...

mandy72

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Results

Hi I am new and I had my latest bloods back. Taking 50mcg levo. Thankyou for reading TSH 6.3 (0.2 - 4.2) Free T4 12.9 (12 - 22) Free T3 3.1 (3.1 - 6.8)

Hi I am new and I had my latest bloods back. Taking 50mcg levo. Thankyou for re...

Jadalouise

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Contemplating Self Administering B12 Injections

My B12 is always low unless I supplement. I am so sick of taking so many pills every day to assist in my health upkeep. I have Hashimoto’s which had advanced...

My B12 is always low unless I supplement. I am so sick of taking so many pills e...

Pamela0106

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Thyroid nodule and raised lymphocytes

Hello all, I have had my 4.5 cms thyroid nodule biopsied and the results were benign, euthyroid but with raised lymphocytes and some swallowing difficulties. I...

Hello all, I have had my 4.5 cms thyroid nodule biopsied and the results were be...

Gran123

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Are these levels ok? Starting ivf next month

Hi starting a new ivf round next month and had thyroid re checked before starting stims, I'm currently taking DHEA and coq10 with knowledge of consultant , I'm...

Hi starting a new ivf round next month and had thyroid re checked before startin...

Hidden

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Underactive Thyroid

I have a underactive thyroid gland had a blood test in June not told it was high reading 4.6 and taking 75mg is that to much ?

I have a underactive thyroid gland had a blood test in June not told it was high...

Cornflower7

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Just wondering!!

Since being diagnosed with underactive thyroid totally out of the blue 2 months ago, I have had regular incidents of a large lump feeling in my throat when...

Since being diagnosed with underactive thyroid totally out of the blue 2 months ...

Bladyblade

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Thyroid results

Hi should GP be doing something about these thanks TSH 44.6 (0.2 - 4.2) Free T4 9.2 (12 - 22) Free T3 3.0 (3.1 - 6.8) Ferritin 27 (30 - 400) Iron 8.1 (6.0 -...

Hi should GP be doing something about these thanks TSH 44.6 (0.2 - 4.2) Free T4...

Blue_89

•7 years ago

41 Replies

Thyroid surgery

I had half my thyroid removed on Fri 6th oct. The drain was activated late as no one realised it wasn't on. I am having a stinging sensation above my scar that...

I had half my thyroid removed on Fri 6th oct. The drain was activated late as no...

Joburkie

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Liothyronine

Should liothyronine be given under caution. My husband was already suffering from hypothyroidism. He had been very very lethargic for several months, anemic,...

Should liothyronine be given under caution. My husband was already suffering fro...

Nee22

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Different suppliers of meds

I have been on meds since middle of July and I have never had the same meds from the same company. Is it just in my head but every time I get a new packet I...

I have been on meds since middle of July and I have never had the same meds from...

Trendywends

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Using less thyroid medication during luteal phase or if using progesterone?

Any other ladies here have to back off their meds in their luteal phase? Currently I'm on 1.5 grains Acella NP. My labs look good and I'm feeling pretty good....

Any other ladies here have to back off their meds in their luteal phase? Current...

Nikkimar

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Probiotics

I have recently been tested positive for TPO antibodies and about to start self medicating with NDT, I have cut out gluten, soy and almost all dairy, I’m...

I have recently been tested positive for TPO antibodies and about to start self ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2017

Crippling muscular pain - why?

Recently diagnosed

FBC results

New to site - hello!

Advice please

Can a virus affect thyroid ?

Armour thyroid withdrawl

T3 latest prescription makers TEVA in Hungary not Mercury Pharma UK ???

How much would tsh differ?

Doctor to prescribe NDT?

Auto-Immune Disease

T4/T3

Help please

New member

Newbie needing advise on combination therapy

New member

Endo not interested in symptoms

cardio appointment

Results

Contemplating Self Administering B12 Injections

Thyroid nodule and raised lymphocytes

Are these levels ok? Starting ivf next month

Underactive Thyroid

Just wondering!!

Thyroid results

Thyroid surgery

Liothyronine

Different suppliers of meds

Using less thyroid medication during luteal phase or if using progesterone?

Probiotics

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