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What your Doctor doesn’t know about thyroid Health by Suzy Cohen - Pharmacist

This easy to read article on reverse T3 might be of interest? https://cx272.infusionsoft.com/app/linkClick/21278/13a7a024a1c31619/43823152/9a671775398bfcd3

This easy to read article on reverse T3 might be of interest? https://cx272.infu...

mourneadventurer

•7 years ago

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Private Blood Testing Recommendation

Hi All OK I have now got to the head banging stage with NHS protocol on Thyroid function blood tests. My new GP has managed to get the lab to test T3 next...

Hi All OK I have now got to the head banging stage with NHS protocol on Thyroid ...

HypoTrish

•7 years ago

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weak posture

I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid over 20 years ago and on thyroxine. I am recently widowed and have been feeling much worse regards muscles weakness, I...

I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid over 20 years ago and on thyroxine. I a...

adonia

•7 years ago

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Fasting and supplements before private thyroid tests

Whilst Ive emailed both Medichecks and Blue Horizon directly, I welcome your feedback regarding fasting and abstaining from supplementation e.g. Vitamin D,...

Whilst Ive emailed both Medichecks and Blue Horizon directly, I welcome your fee...

userotc

•7 years ago

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Muscle weakness

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with severe hypothyroidism 3 weeks ago. TSH >100 free T4 2.1. The reason I went and got tested was because I’ve been experiencing...

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with severe hypothyroidism 3 weeks ago. TSH >100 fr...

Lisasue87

•7 years ago

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The vaginal mesh scandal has claimed its first victim – and she probably won’t be the last

This yahoo article is not directly related to thyroid but it highlights medical incompetence and patronising attitudes when dealing with health issues...

This yahoo article is not directly related to thyroid but it highlights medical ...

Kitten1978

•7 years ago

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Nature throid

I've been taking nature throid for 3 years but the offshore online pharmacy no longer sells it. Could someone message me a company that doesn't need a...

I've been taking nature throid for 3 years but the offshore online pharmacy no l...

GASBARRO15

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Blood Test results

Hi. I've had countless symptoms of thyroid disfunction for over 20 years but am never taken seriously by my GP. I am considering going private. I'd appreciate...

Hi. I've had countless symptoms of thyroid disfunction for over 20 years but am ...

Poppet2308

•7 years ago

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Buy nature throid in the UK?

Hey, Can anyone please tell me where I can buy nature throid in the uk? Sorry if there’s been other posts about this but I cannot find any anywhere and I’m...

Hey, Can anyone please tell me where I can buy nature throid in the uk? Sorry i...

Mariahlesley

•7 years ago

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Just started Synthroid

Hey, I've been on Synthroid for 4 days now and I've noticed that I've felt completely exhausted during this time. So much that I haven't been able to go to...

Hey, I've been on Synthroid for 4 days now and I've noticed that I've felt comp...

Anon_

•7 years ago

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Newbie - 11 year old daughter with hypothyroidism

Hi, I think my daughter who is 11 has hypothyroidism. Her TSH came back at 10.3 mIU/L (0.2 - 4.2) and Free T4 11.2 pmol/L (12 - 22) and GP refuses to treat her...

Hi, I think my daughter who is 11 has hypothyroidism. Her TSH came back at 10.3 ...

Purplepinkpixie

•7 years ago

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Tightness around throat

Hi I am new. The tightness around my neck/throat comes and goes now. Has happened about 3 or 4 times. Also feels tight when I am out of breath? Thyroid...

Hi I am new. The tightness around my neck/throat comes and goes now. Has happene...

Tasha89

•7 years ago

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Endo says I should stop medication

Hi I am new, is this the right thing to do. Endo says I am overmedicated on levothyroxine 175mcg. Diagnosed hypothyroid in 2013. Symptoms are dry skin,...

Hi I am new, is this the right thing to do. Endo says I am overmedicated on levo...

LaceyT5

•7 years ago

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Would like a suggestion and maybe some reassurance

Been happening for a couple of months now, my throat feels like I’ve got something around it, just tight. Not sore or in pain really. I have pain in my neck...

Been happening for a couple of months now, my throat feels like I’ve got somethi...

Matilda10s

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Thyroid S

I have seen ads for “thyroid S” and wonder if anyone has tried this. I am looking for something else to try other than levothyroxine (currently on 100mcg) as I...

I have seen ads for “thyroid S” and wonder if anyone has tried this. I am lookin...

Hapyjackie

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Hi I am new

I feel embarrassed to come here but here goes...I was diagnosed hypothyroid 5 years ago, current symptoms are affecting my functioning every day. Hard stool...

I feel embarrassed to come here but here goes...I was diagnosed hypothyroid 5 ye...

Demitri

•7 years ago

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Taking Levothyroxine at night

Hi I am new. Is it ok to take Levothyroxine at night? I take 25mcg Levothyroxine and before that I was taking 150mcg but my results on this were too high. I...

Hi I am new. Is it ok to take Levothyroxine at night? I take 25mcg Levothyroxine...

JSKYE

•7 years ago

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Sister's vitamin and mineral levels

FERRITIN 26 (30 - 400) MCV 78.1 (80 - 98) MCHC 365 (310 - 350) HAEMOGLOBIN ESTIMATION 116 (115 - 150) RED BLOOD COUNT 4.41 (3.80 - 6.80) WHITE CELL COUNT 7.12...

FERRITIN 26 (30 - 400) MCV 78.1 (80 - 98) MCHC 365 (310 - 350) HAEMOGLOBIN ESTIM...

LouiseBarrett

•7 years ago

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Best time to take medication?

I have read conflicting reports on when is the best time to take Levothyroxine? I am on 75mg and have always taken it in the morning before breakfast. I would...

I have read conflicting reports on when is the best time to take Levothyroxine? ...

frascina

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Newbie

Hi I am a newbie here and I've come here to look for answers as to why I am not feeling very well. When I was young I had quite a few illnesses and since...

Hi I am a newbie here and I've come here to look for answers as to why I am not...

Ermac

•7 years ago

15 Replies

What is going on with my body? Is it Thyroid or am I just losing the plot!

Hi I am a newbie here and I've been following this page for the last week or so reading a lot of posts in hope I may find some answers and it has been very...

Hi I am a newbie here and I've been following this page for the last week or so ...

Mutleybear

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Latest blood tests

Hi,. Went to see Dr early November. Told her about dry mouth, which have had for over a year. I use glandosane when I wake in the night. And told her about...

Hi,. Went to see Dr early November. Told her about dry mouth, which have had fo...

appy45

•7 years ago

4 Replies

I think I have a problem with my thyroid

Hi, I am new. Not yet diagnosed though I have things like recurring iron deficiency, vitamin deficiencies and also cystic ovaries. I have symptoms like swollen...

Hi, I am new. Not yet diagnosed though I have things like recurring iron deficie...

Domi1304

•7 years ago

20 Replies

Scans with iodine and thyroid patients

Are tests like CT and MRI tests that use an iodine solution safe for thyroid patients?

Are tests like CT and MRI tests that use an iodine solution safe for thyroid pat...

Mstiles

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Biotin and thyroid tests

Hello everyone, Is 48 hours enough time to be off biotin and b-vitamins before a thyroid antibody test?

Hello everyone, Is 48 hours enough time to be off biotin and b-vitamins before a...

Mstiles

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Newly diagnosed

Hi all! I'm new on here. I'm newly diagnosed. I'm 32 and I have many symptoms like irritability, hard stool, dry skin, heavy cycles, tiredness, cold...

Hi all! I'm new on here. I'm newly diagnosed. I'm 32 and I have many symptoms li...

Kymm11

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Restarting T3

Hi I am new and thinking of restarting T3 since it helped me feel better. I take 150mcg levo is it best to start at half a T3 tablet or a quarter? Diagnosed...

Hi I am new and thinking of restarting T3 since it helped me feel better. I take...

Blu665

•7 years ago

6 Replies

NDT struggles

Hi all, so as I’ve posted about already I’m struggling to get my optimal level on NDT. I’m now on a grain and a half and will go up to two in a weeks time. (I...

Hi all, so as I’ve posted about already I’m struggling to get my optimal level o...

wowserclo

•7 years ago

4 Replies

TRAB antibodies back after RAI?

is there anyone who's got the TRAB antibodies back after RAI? I still have a large part of my thyroid. i had Graves, now im hypo. my endo wants to test the...

is there anyone who's got the TRAB antibodies back after RAI? I still have a la...

ilenuca

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Which London Hospital?

I have been referred to see an Endocrinologist and an able to book my own appointment. But I don’t know which one to choose. I have trouble converting T4 to...

I have been referred to see an Endocrinologist and an able to book my own appoin...

Lindslou

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for December 2017

What your Doctor doesn’t know about thyroid Health by Suzy Cohen - Pharmacist

Private Blood Testing Recommendation

weak posture

Fasting and supplements before private thyroid tests

Muscle weakness

The vaginal mesh scandal has claimed its first victim – and she probably won’t be the last

Nature throid

Blood Test results

Buy nature throid in the UK?

Just started Synthroid

Newbie - 11 year old daughter with hypothyroidism

Tightness around throat

Endo says I should stop medication

Would like a suggestion and maybe some reassurance

Thyroid S

Hi I am new

Taking Levothyroxine at night

Sister's vitamin and mineral levels

Best time to take medication?

Newbie

What is going on with my body? Is it Thyroid or am I just losing the plot!

Latest blood tests

I think I have a problem with my thyroid

Scans with iodine and thyroid patients

Biotin and thyroid tests

Newly diagnosed

Restarting T3

NDT struggles

TRAB antibodies back after RAI?

Which London Hospital?

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