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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

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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

Vit and min levels

hi I have hashimoto disease taking ferrous fumarate and 800iu vitamin d thank you FERRITIN 21 (15 – 150) FOLATE 2.2 (4.6 – 18.7) VITAMIN B12 183 (180 – 900)...

hi I have hashimoto disease taking ferrous fumarate and 800iu vitamin d thank yo...

Chaylee

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Advice on iron supplements please.

Hi Everyone, I am hoping to get some advice on taking iron supplements please. I am recently diagnosed as having Hashimoto's disease and have just been on...

Hi Everyone, I am hoping to get some advice on taking iron supplements please. ...

Cn13

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Blood results - what are my legal rights?

My latest thyroid blood test results are in. But the receptionist won't release them until they have been 'read' by the doctor who officially requested them....

My latest thyroid blood test results are in. But the receptionist won't release ...

Rocca

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Suplement store

Hi all Can anyone tell me the name of a good suplements store online??? Thank you in advance

Hi all Can anyone tell me the name of a good suplements store online??? Thank yo...

Meslina

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Starting T3 tomorrow - can I run this past you lovely people please?

Hi Seen an Endo today for the first time. Let's just say he won't be going onto Louise's recommended list anytime soon. So my plan B. I have my Tiromel...

Hi Seen an Endo today for the first time. Let's just say he won't be going onto...

foreversummer

•7 years ago

7 Replies

TSH blood results 1.84mU/L

Hi, Been feeling run down, achy and had a scary incident last week while exercising - basically my body refused to 'go' and I almost fainted. I am someone...

Hi, Been feeling run down, achy and had a scary incident last week while exercis...

Syl_Lou

•7 years ago

2 Replies

High cholesterol

A locum doctor mentioned four years ago that my cholesterol was high but my own doctor didn't seem concerned. He's retired and after having my annual blood...

A locum doctor mentioned four years ago that my cholesterol was high but my own ...

hazelmary

•7 years ago

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HA; I GIVE UP!! ENDO NOT A CLUE.

hi all again ive just had a call from my clueless endo, as you guys know i am hashis but my results are still showing hyper bloods, i take one 20mgs of carbi a...

hi all again ive just had a call from my clueless endo, as you guys know i am ha...

Rmichelle

•7 years ago

4 Replies

RTf What to do if you cant afford the test?

Hi everyone, I'm being advised to test my Rt3 as my NDT doesn't seem to be doing anything to make My Hashi's better ( Ive worked up to 2 grains , been on it...

Hi everyone, I'm being advised to test my Rt3 as my NDT doesn't seem to be doing...

hayleyhappyface

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Kelp

Not diagnosed with a thyroid issue, no diagnosis at all (so far), but as my previous post, have horrible symptoms. (my symptoms and my last test results are in...

Not diagnosed with a thyroid issue, no diagnosis at all (so far), but as my prev...

TheRealPumpkinska

•7 years ago

6 Replies

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Sorry it's only letting me post one pic so here's the rest of the results

e186

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Translation required!

Ok so emailed the dr last week asking that this is taken seriously and that I should not feel like this I sent them what I wanted testing on ( the list from...

Ok so emailed the dr last week asking that this is taken seriously and that I sh...

e186

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Iron confusion

Back in June i had 6 iron infusions because i was so anemic. A week after my last infusion...26. June Ferritin 297 (30-400) strange range for female Iron 32...

Back in June i had 6 iron infusions because i was so anemic. A week after my las...

RobinAnn

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Feeling Good on Teva

Hello I'm Trish, I am new here although I have been reading the posts for some months. I am always amazed when I read some of the posts at how much...

Hello I'm Trish, I am new here although I have been reading the posts for some ...

W-333_1T1S

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Supplements

Hi what supplements should you take if your ferritin and folate are on the low side

Hi what supplements should you take if your ferritin and folate are on the low s...

flo-jo100

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Myoinositol For Weight Loss In Hypothyroidism!?

Hi, I have just read an article on the benefits of Inositol in weight loss on Dr Westin Childs' thyroid website. Has anyone tried this substance, or taking it...

Hi, I have just read an article on the benefits of Inositol in weight loss on Dr...

Hidden

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Thyroglobulin levels elevated 1000

Quick background regarding my thyroid journey- I took carbimazole from the age of 15 when I was found to be hyperthyroid. After failing to settle after...

Quick background regarding my thyroid journey- I took carbimazole from the age o...

Hypo88

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Undiagnosed UAT, still struggling but feeling more positive after starting Zinc, B12 and Vit D3.

So I came here after going private for blood tests and it hit me hard that there was so many of us struggling. Even when diagnosed life is hard and doctors...

So I came here after going private for blood tests and it hit me hard that there...

KerryHomer40

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Private Dr consultation suggestions please

Hi i have posted on here not long ago with my thyriod results. The last 2 TSH and Serum free T4 results; 15th September TSH 15.75 mU/L Serum free T4...

Hi i have posted on here not long ago with my thyriod results. The last 2 TSH an...

Bluenightowl

•7 years ago

4 Replies

When to take NDT

Now I am working at 830 I find it hard to take my NDT an hr before breakfast. How long after breakfast and before lunch should I take it please? Night time is...

Now I am working at 830 I find it hard to take my NDT an hr before breakfast. Ho...

fixit

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Still Ill and Confused

Hi All Way back in 2002 my then GP told me that although my blood results were within 'normal' I was so symptomatic he was prepared to treat with...

Hi All Way back in 2002 my then GP told me that although my blood results were w...

HypoTrish

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Only TSH tested whilst on levo?

Hi all! I’ve finally got my results from bloods and seems only my TSH has been tested? Is this normal, This was my 3 month review of 50 mcg levo treatment

Hi all! I’ve finally got my results from bloods and seems only my TSH has been ...

Natj123

•7 years ago

7 Replies

NDT needed

Hi, so it's been over a year since I started on NDT. I've added in T3 as I can't increase over 2 grains without feeling like I'm going backward, but honestly...

Hi, so it's been over a year since I started on NDT. I've added in T3 as I can'...

Itsy

•7 years ago

1 Reply

blood results

help needed with blood results please been feeling tired and weak for few months the following results came back abnormal can anyone please explain them to me...

help needed with blood results please been feeling tired and weak for few month...

kenneth74430

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Help with results

Hi there all! I just wanted to see if I could get any advice from anyone suffering Hypothyroidism. I had my thyroid checked last year as I was exhausted all...

Hi there all! I just wanted to see if I could get any advice from anyone sufferi...

NeensB

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Mamabear

Hi can anyone help me with this problem,I am 66, and I have been on NDT, for 2years,but I have this awful pain in my shoulder at the back,my doctor said it is...

Hi can anyone help me with this problem,I am 66, and I have been on NDT, for 2ye...

Harrydog49

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2017

Liothyronine

Different suppliers of meds

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

Probiotics

Vit and min levels

Advice on iron supplements please.

Blood results - what are my legal rights?

Suplement store

Starting T3 tomorrow - can I run this past you lovely people please?

TSH blood results 1.84mU/L

High cholesterol

HA; I GIVE UP!! ENDO NOT A CLUE.

RTf What to do if you cant afford the test?

Kelp

Translation required part 2

Translation required!

Iron confusion

Feeling Good on Teva

Supplements

Myoinositol For Weight Loss In Hypothyroidism!?

Thyroglobulin levels elevated 1000

Undiagnosed UAT, still struggling but feeling more positive after starting Zinc, B12 and Vit D3.

Private Dr consultation suggestions please

When to take NDT

Still Ill and Confused

Only TSH tested whilst on levo?

NDT needed

blood results

Help with results

Mamabear

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