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Gluten/wheat free?

I have Hashimotos (raised antibodies) and various mineral deficiencies, is it easy to go wheat and gluten free and keep costs to a minimum? Thanks

I have Hashimotos (raised antibodies) and various mineral deficiencies, is it ea...

helsen

•7 years ago

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After immediate advice!

Hi. I have underactive thyroid and have done for some years now. I am also type 1 diabetic. I am on levothyroxine 200mcg and for years now I have been telling...

Hi. I have underactive thyroid and have done for some years now. I am also type ...

Saz-J

•7 years ago

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Looking for advice on results

Hi there, recent bloods are as follows TSH 0.005 (0.27-4.2) T4 22.2 (12-22) TT 117 (59. - 154) FT3 4.63 (3.1-6.8) RT3 25 (10-24) RT RATIO 12.06 (15.01-75 I...

Hi there, recent bloods are as follows TSH 0.005 (0.27-4.2) T4 22.2 (12-22) TT ...

littlemo76

•7 years ago

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Where to start? Hypothyroidism diagnosed 2012 Iron deficiency diagnosed 2013 Vitamin D deficiency diagnosed 2013 Low cortisol diagnosed 2014 Then high...

Where to start? Hypothyroidism diagnosed 2012 Iron deficiency diagnosed 2013 Vi...

helsen

•7 years ago

29 Replies

Symptoms in my head?

Hi I have just joined, my endo says my symptoms of hypothyroidism are in my head - sweats, feeling cold, tired, pains in legs, constipation. I take 100mcg...

Hi I have just joined, my endo says my symptoms of hypothyroidism are in my head...

Ana10

•7 years ago

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Ginger Tea

1 litre filtered water 30 grams grated ginger Pinch cayenne pepper Lemon juice Boil grated ginger in water with lid on saucepan for 20 minutes .strain add...

1 litre filtered water 30 grams grated ginger Pinch cayenne pepper Lemon juice ...

Debsoxford

•7 years ago

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Recent advances in understanding autoimmune thyroid disease: the tallest tree in the forest of polyautoimmunity

There are several questions which are asked regularly - in one form or another - of which something like "If I have one autoimmune disease, am I likely to...

There are several questions which are asked regularly - in one form or another -...

helvella

Administrator•7 years ago

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Thyroid results

Hi I am new, and I feel that I have been messed about with my GP. I was doing well on Levo/T3 combi therapy and my GP then decided to change my dose after my...

Hi I am new, and I feel that I have been messed about with my GP. I was doing we...

Sunnylu

•7 years ago

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Weight gain when lowering dose

Latest results on 125mcg levo and 18.75mcg t3 tests taken 24h after last dose t4 and t3. Am still feeling horrible. Tsh 0. 03 Ft4 16.7 (10-19.8) Ft3 6.7...

Latest results on 125mcg levo and 18.75mcg t3 tests taken 24h after last dose t4...

Emits

•7 years ago

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Magnesium supplements - helpful ?

http://hypothyroidmom.com/two-vital-nutrients-for-your-thyroid-not-the-usual-suspects/ Not really considered using magnesium so far - has anyone used it here...

http://hypothyroidmom.com/two-vital-nutrients-for-your-thyroid-not-the-usual-sus...

Danielj1

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Thyroid antibodies

TPO antibody 275 (<34) TG antibody >1400 (<115) Not sure what these are? Blue Horizon advised me to speak to GP/endo but no one seems to know and there was...

TPO antibody 275 (<34) TG antibody >1400 (<115) Not sure what these are? Blue H...

Lunetta

•7 years ago

24 Replies

Vitamin and mineral results

B12 injection done for B12 deficiency symptoms in May 2017 - negative for intrinsic factor antibodies Folic acid started in August 2016 for folate deficiency...

B12 injection done for B12 deficiency symptoms in May 2017 - negative for intrin...

Kasha2

•7 years ago

7 Replies

"Normal" but not optimal? Advice would be appreciated

Hi there I'm really appreciating this site and the information I've gleaned from it. I had blood tests done with Medichecks last week and I would appreciate...

Hi there I'm really appreciating this site and the information I've gleaned from...

samandala

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Help pls

I have been having possible symptoms of hypothyroidism/hashi and not even realised they could all be connected until last night, putting most of it down to...

I have been having possible symptoms of hypothyroidism/hashi and not even realis...

Charentejodie

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Help needed please

Newbie here. Can I take T3. I am taking 150mcg Levo, diagnosed hypothyroid 2012 with no improvement in symptoms. Thankyou TSH 5.2 (0.2 - 4.2) FREE T4 13.2 (12...

Newbie here. Can I take T3. I am taking 150mcg Levo, diagnosed hypothyroid 2012 ...

Praia

•7 years ago

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Help needed

I am newly diagnosed and know very little about the condition. I don't know my results but I will attempt to get them next week. My doctor started me on 25mg...

I am newly diagnosed and know very little about the condition. I don't know my ...

Jennymiddle

•7 years ago

24 Replies

Hypothyroidism

I am 32 yr old having hypothyroidism from last 8 yrs. I had misscarriages in past due to undetected thyroid.

I am 32 yr old having hypothyroidism from last 8 yrs. I had misscarriages in pas...

Praju17

•7 years ago

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Question about medication

New member am I undermedicated? TSH 6.2 (0.2 - 4.2) Free T4 13.8 (12 - 22) Free T3 4.0 (3.1 - 6.8) Taking 50mcg diagnosed 2013 and I want to go into taking...

New member am I undermedicated? TSH 6.2 (0.2 - 4.2) Free T4 13.8 (12 - 22) Free...

Kasha2

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Kefir update

For BadHare who asked how my kefir-making was going: Yay! Happy grains in organic whole milk, have now had two small glasses of kefir from them (one yesterday...

For BadHare who asked how my kefir-making was going: Yay! Happy grains in organi...

Tasker

•7 years ago

24 Replies

Do I need Thyroxine

Hi I'm almost 65. I started to have headaches & lethargy about 6 years ago. In July 2015 I had a small benign pituitary tumour removed. The Neurosurgeon didn't...

Hi I'm almost 65. I started to have headaches & lethargy about 6 years ago. In J...

Heather561

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Healing Hashimoto's Summit Day 6

Included in these films is a film by Selena Moon BSc MA who talks about Healing Hashimoto's Energetically. To register to watch this talk go to:...

Included in these films is a film by Selena Moon BSc MA who talks about Healing ...

lynmynott

Partner•7 years ago

1 Reply

Vitamin results

Thanks Ferritin 12 (15 - 150) Folate 2.0 (2.5 - 19.5) Vitamin D 19.4 Vitamin B12 129 (180 - 900)

Thanks Ferritin 12 (15 - 150) Folate 2.0 (2.5 - 19.5) Vitamin D 19.4 Vitamin B1...

Bumblebeedoodle

•7 years ago

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Endo results, please help!!

I have at least a 10-15 year history of illness which I suspected back then to be Hypothyroidism and saw a private Doc who just told my GP to give thyroxine...

I have at least a 10-15 year history of illness which I suspected back then to b...

Flecmac

•7 years ago

24 Replies

Does anyone know if this endo is open to prescribing T3 or NDT if he thinks his patients need it? Please could you pm me if you know.

Hi, I was all set to refer myself privately to one particular consultant endocrinologist who has been recommended to me, but then someone else has suggested...

Hi, I was all set to refer myself privately to one particular consultant endocri...

Spicer21

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Timings between Vits & thyroid & adrenal supplements

First thing on waking I take Vit B complex, iron(bisglycinate) with Vit C(Ester C), Vit B12 (methylcobalamin), selenium (selenomethionine) & folate...

First thing on waking I take Vit B complex, iron(bisglycinate) with Vit C(Ester ...

Paula101

•7 years ago

8 Replies

New to T3

Hello, I am planning to use T3 since my endo does not support it and my symptoms when on this before very briefly were pretty much improved. I am age 31 and...

Hello, I am planning to use T3 since my endo does not support it and my symptoms...

Bumblebeedoodle

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Alcohol intolerance

Hi Early this year I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid Since then I have noticed when I drink alcohol I am quite poorly even with a small amount I...

Hi Early this year I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid Since then I ha...

Derbylass

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Lingering symptoms from overmedication? Can anyone relate?

Hi I was wondering if anyone continued with lingering symptoms that had only started when becoming overmedicated but had not gone away even though t3 had gone...

Hi I was wondering if anyone continued with lingering symptoms that had only sta...

Lozzer66

•7 years ago

11 Replies

More results from newbie

New results FT4 up from 17 to 19.1 and TSH 0.07 as before. Dr leaving medication at 125 Levo and I have to say I’m feeling better than I have for ages which I...

New results FT4 up from 17 to 19.1 and TSH 0.07 as before. Dr leaving medication...

Maggiemcq

•7 years ago

6 Replies

The polymorphisms in the thyroid peroxidase gene were associated with the development of autoimmune thyroid disease ...

One of the more common questions here is about the heritability of thyroid disease - very often Hashimoto's and Graves. We very clearly see patterns with...

One of the more common questions here is about the heritability of thyroid disea...

helvella

Administrator•7 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for November 2017

Gluten/wheat free?

After immediate advice!

Looking for advice on results

Newbie

Symptoms in my head?

Ginger Tea

Recent advances in understanding autoimmune thyroid disease: the tallest tree in the forest of polyautoimmunity

Thyroid results

Weight gain when lowering dose

Magnesium supplements - helpful ?

Thyroid antibodies

Vitamin and mineral results

"Normal" but not optimal? Advice would be appreciated

Help pls

Help needed please

Help needed

Hypothyroidism

Question about medication

Kefir update

Do I need Thyroxine

Healing Hashimoto's Summit Day 6

Vitamin results

Endo results, please help!!

Does anyone know if this endo is open to prescribing T3 or NDT if he thinks his patients need it? Please could you pm me if you know.

Timings between Vits & thyroid & adrenal supplements

New to T3

Alcohol intolerance

Lingering symptoms from overmedication? Can anyone relate?

More results from newbie

The polymorphisms in the thyroid peroxidase gene were associated with the development of autoimmune thyroid disease ...

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