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Can fasting reverse Hashimoto’s?

Hi! I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of the science of fasting, some people and doctors worldwide swear by it, and claim to have cured a lot of...

Hi! I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of the science of fasting, some peo...

SpicyLotus

•7 years ago

28 Replies

NDT shortage and where to get some!!!

Hi all, I usually take nature throid sourced from Vanuatu and I have prescriptions for np throid (private ones, prefer nature throid though to be honest) but,...

Hi all, I usually take nature throid sourced from Vanuatu and I have prescripti...

hellybaybee

•7 years ago

12 Replies

T3 in Canada

Hi! I live in Canada. My doctor said there is no such thing as T3 in Canada. Is that true? I am on 100mg of levothyroxine.

Hi! I live in Canada. My doctor said there is no such thing as T3 in Canada. Is ...

plushbears

•7 years ago

13 Replies

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Is WP Thyroid available at present???

Just got my Endo to prescribe me WP Thyroid instead of Armour as too expensive, is it now available again as I know it wasn’t a couple of months ago and I...

Just got my Endo to prescribe me WP Thyroid instead of Armour as too expensive, ...

ju01749

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Hi

I'm new and I think I'm undermedicated. I have no motivation to do anything. Lying about in nightclothes. Tired. Unsteady when standing. Dizziness. Low...

I'm new and I think I'm undermedicated. I have no motivation to do anything. Lyi...

pinkjazz

•7 years ago

34 Replies

Thyroid problems again!

Hi there, I'm looking for advice/reassurance for my 19 year old daughter who was diagnosed with Hashimotos 18months ago. With ever-changing doses (ranging...

Hi there, I'm looking for advice/reassurance for my 19 year old daughter who was...

Westgab

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Newbie

Hello I'm 30 years old and have hypothyroidism which was found in 2011. I take 50mcg levothyroxine moved down from 150mcg levothyroxine even though my levels...

Hello I'm 30 years old and have hypothyroidism which was found in 2011. I take 5...

klaire2

•7 years ago

25 Replies

Increase meds

I was just increased to 125 mcg levo and 20 mcg cytomel. Can this increase make me have cold like symptoms?

I was just increased to 125 mcg levo and 20 mcg cytomel. Can this increase make...

ewilma26

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Living dead

Can hypo- thyroidism truly be the cause of feeling utterly lifeless, apathetic, basically not human? I am currently working with a practitioner and I realize...

Can hypo- thyroidism truly be the cause of feeling utterly lifeless, apathetic, ...

Kcdb

•7 years ago

21 Replies

More test and nothing to do with thyroid

Well....I got a call from a Pulmonary office...seems the good Dr. thinks I have a sleep disorder? And referred me to have a sleep study done. She asked if I...

Well....I got a call from a Pulmonary office...seems the good Dr. thinks I have ...

DarcyJ

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Going gluten free

Hi my GP I saw today suggested I go gluten free to reduce TPO antibodies for Hashimotos. Is this easy to do and can it be done affordably? Thankyou :)

Hi my GP I saw today suggested I go gluten free to reduce TPO antibodies for Has...

Blue9

•7 years ago

4 Replies

I'm new here, just want to know others experience of being menopausal and having a under active thyroid

Hello, I'm 46, I have an under active thyroid and an autoimmune disease. I had a miscarriage about two years ago my meds were raised from 125mg to 150mg...

Hello, I'm 46, I have an under active thyroid and an autoimmune disease. I had a...

emmaboultwood

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Potassium vs Salt for frequent urination

hi. I was wondering if you know something about this. I am experiencing frequent urination again as the last year. I found out I had low aldosterone by that...

hi. I was wondering if you know something about this. I am experiencing frequent...

xanderusa

•7 years ago

2 Replies

GP appointment:)

Hi I saw a GP today who put me straight onto 50mcg levothyroxine with a retest in 6-8 weeks! Also been given iron to take 3 times a day, B12 loading dose...

Hi I saw a GP today who put me straight onto 50mcg levothyroxine with a retest i...

Blue9

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Spoken to practice manager - success!

Hi I have spoken to practice manager today about how badly I've been treated and she has given me an appointment tomorrow morning to discuss all my concerns!...

Hi I have spoken to practice manager today about how badly I've been treated and...

Kimbo8

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Vitamin and minerals

Hi I have symptoms of feeling cold, puffy eyes, swollen thyroid, hard stool, dry skin, heavy and irregular periods, breathlessness, weight gain, headaches,...

Hi I have symptoms of feeling cold, puffy eyes, swollen thyroid, hard stool, dry...

Lux2014

•7 years ago

19 Replies

I think I win the best Gp award!!!

I really don’t know how I’ve managed it but I’m sure my GP must be heaven sent! Not only have they put up with my weekly trips, never told me I was in range...

I really don’t know how I’ve managed it but I’m sure my GP must be heaven sent! ...

Emyloulou

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Just found out I have a thyroid problem

hi all, My doctor arranged a blood test as for the last 5 weeks I've been suffering from nausea, palpitations, blurred vision and weight loss. The test has...

hi all, My doctor arranged a blood test as for the last 5 weeks I've been suffe...

allyemanny

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Hyperthyroid sufferer

Hi I am new to this. I have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and I am to start Carbimazole but I have symptoms of feeling cold, puffy eyes, swollen thyroid,...

Hi I am new to this. I have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and I am to star...

Lux2014

•7 years ago

18 Replies

So I am being referred to an endocrinologist...thank you for your help so far...what should I expect?

I sent my blood test results to my GP along with the Dr Toft article from Pulse. I explained that I was still experiencing symptoms and would like to trial an...

I sent my blood test results to my GP along with the Dr Toft article from Pulse....

Eimear78

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Vitamin and mineral levels

Ferritin 11 (30 - 400) Folate 2.2 (4.6 - 18.7) Vitamin B12 146 (180 - 900) Vitamin D 18.2 Anything need sorting thanks

Ferritin 11 (30 - 400) Folate 2.2 (4.6 - 18.7) Vitamin B12 146 (180 - 900) Vitam...

Charli58

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Iron supplements?

Recently had some blood taken, and it showed that my ferritin and B12 was 'normal' but it's in the low end of normal. Ferritin 45 ug/L (15-300) Folate is 20. 7...

Recently had some blood taken, and it showed that my ferritin and B12 was 'norma...

lily82

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Do I increase Levo or T3?

Hi folks, I have recently added T3 to my Levothyroxine and my blood test results are as follows. Any advice whether I should increase my Levo or maybe best to...

Hi folks, I have recently added T3 to my Levothyroxine and my blood test result...

patrabu25

•7 years ago

9 Replies

T3 change of manufacturer

Hi Last Friday my wife picked up my T3 from the pharmacy , 3 boxes of 20mcg of Liothyronine manufactured by Morningside health care, I take 20 mcg x 3 per day,...

Hi Last Friday my wife picked up my T3 from the pharmacy , 3 boxes of 20mcg of L...

phronsias

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Hashimoto’s

I have been in so much pain today. It has gradually been getting worse Bar a brief interlude when my meds were increased. I have been getting so much pain in...

I have been in so much pain today. It has gradually been getting worse Bar a bri...

Hidden

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Private blood test results

I got my blood test results back from Blue Horizon, and they were pretty much what I expected. Positive for thyroid antibodies, which my GP refused to test...

I got my blood test results back from Blue Horizon, and they were pretty much wh...

ThatNameTaken

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Can I take Levothyroxine ?

All, I have my blood test booked next week and I am going to wait for my result. Before that, 2 month ago I've diagnosed with Hypothyroidism in India with...

All, I have my blood test booked next week and I am going to wait for my result....

luv2017

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Shortage of Nature Throid

Help ! I’ve only been on Nature Throid for 2 months after 20 long & wasted years on Levothyroxine- now I can’t get hold of any Nature Throid ? Can someone...

Help ! I’ve only been on Nature Throid for 2 months after 20 long & wasted years...

Avidreader

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Central hypothyroidism and thyroxine therapy

A new paper showing that soft gel or liquid T4 better controls T4 dose in patients with central hypothyroidism - accessible paper. l-Thyroxine in an Oral...

A new paper showing that soft gel or liquid T4 better controls T4 dose in patien...

diogenes

Remembering•7 years ago

23 Replies

Could Thyroxine meds be causing anxiety?

Hi I am a 54 year old male and have posted my bloods from Jan 2015 and Nov 2017. Jan 2015 TSH (0.3-50) 1.9...

Hi I am a 54 year old male and have posted my bloods from Jan 2015 and Nov 2017....

Trademole

•7 years ago

12 Replies

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All posts for November 2017

Can fasting reverse Hashimoto’s?

NDT shortage and where to get some!!!

T3 in Canada

Is WP Thyroid available at present???

Hi

Thyroid problems again!

Newbie

Increase meds

Living dead

More test and nothing to do with thyroid

Going gluten free

I'm new here, just want to know others experience of being menopausal and having a under active thyroid

Potassium vs Salt for frequent urination

GP appointment:)

Spoken to practice manager - success!

Vitamin and minerals

I think I win the best Gp award!!!

Just found out I have a thyroid problem

Hyperthyroid sufferer

So I am being referred to an endocrinologist...thank you for your help so far...what should I expect?

Vitamin and mineral levels

Iron supplements?

Do I increase Levo or T3?

T3 change of manufacturer

Hashimoto’s

Private blood test results

Can I take Levothyroxine ?

Shortage of Nature Throid

Central hypothyroidism and thyroxine therapy

Could Thyroxine meds be causing anxiety?

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