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Hi I'm feeling really unwell at the moment, I take 50mcg Levo from 150mcg diagnosed hypothyroid in 2012. I'm tired, toes going cold and numb even indoors, hard...

Hi I'm feeling really unwell at the moment, I take 50mcg Levo from 150mcg diagno...

Lola1504

•7 years ago

1 Reply

hepititus b vaccine

I have been told that the hepititus b vaccine is not safe if you have graves (which I have) does anyone have any thoughts on this as I am trying to sort a...

I have been told that the hepititus b vaccine is not safe if you have graves (w...

frian

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Advice please- GP wants me to stop levo

Hi all I was diagnosed as hypo back in October 2017, results : Tsh 4.83 (0.27-4.2) T4 12.5 ( 14 - 25) I started taking levothyroxine 50mg 7 weeks ago and my...

Hi all I was diagnosed as hypo back in October 2017, results : Tsh 4.83 (0.27-4....

Niklew

•7 years ago

19 Replies

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Hello, Im new here. I have been suffering and am a shadow of my former self. I have hypothyroidism for 11 years and my symptoms are back really bad. I am...

Hello, Im new here. I have been suffering and am a shadow of my former self. I h...

irenecon

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Results.

Eventually able to afford the tests. This is my results. Any help would be appreciated on what I should be taking any recommendations Currently on...

Eventually able to afford the tests. This is my results. Any help would be appr...

Shaza70

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Lymphodema

Hi everyone Is there anyone out there who suffers Lymphodema in the legs and has had the microsurgery and if so who much did it cost and was it successful - i...

Hi everyone Is there anyone out there who suffers Lymphodema in the legs and has...

juliecressey

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Part 2 BROKEN BRAIN....Regarding gut biome and nutrition still available to watch NOW. I have just had email reminder 13.44 Friday.

Please watch if you can. It's excellent cutting edge stuff. We all need to be aware of. Poppy

Please watch if you can. It's excellent cutting edge stuff. We all need to be aw...

Poppy_the_cat

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Dr freaking out due to High T3 & blood sugar!

Hi, just got back from gp and she says although I have no ketones in my blood I have very high blood sugar!? Finger prick test today was 16. She says she wants...

Hi, just got back from gp and she says although I have no ketones in my blood I ...

Ebs73

•7 years ago

33 Replies

Hypothyroidism symptoms

I have only just been diagnosed with thyroid abnormality level 4.54 from a cholesterol blood test. My GP tells me this is slightly raised and would like...

I have only just been diagnosed with thyroid abnormality level 4.54 from a chole...

katwin

•7 years ago

23 Replies

Switching Back To Synthroid

I’ve had a tough time the past 10 months with palpitations and other bizarre side effects from hormone replacement therapy at wrong dosages and medications....

I’ve had a tough time the past 10 months with palpitations and other bizarre sid...

GReenMachineX

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Eye pressure

Hello again, I am on carbimazole 5mg a day. My TSH was 0.09 (1-5) and is now 1.85. Endo is happy. However, I have this pressure behind my eyes. It started a...

Hello again, I am on carbimazole 5mg a day. My TSH was 0.09 (1-5) and is now 1....

Idalmis

•7 years ago

7 Replies

T3 in Belgium?

Hi everyone. Quick summary Hypo for 6 years and lived overseas. Happy on T3 12.5mcg (cytomel) and 100mcg levo. Returned to UK and after a battle with GP...

Hi everyone. Quick summary Hypo for 6 years and lived overseas. Happy on T3 12.5...

brewster01

•7 years ago

25 Replies

Quandary- are both these tablets the same🧐

My pharmacist maintained these tablets are the same brand. Yes I know they are both manufactured by mercury pharma,but surely they aren’t the same -bar being...

My pharmacist maintained these tablets are the same brand. Yes I know they are b...

Suin

•7 years ago

5 Replies

TSH below the minimum, but feeling good!

Last posted here about 4 months ago after having a full private blood test. TSH 6.07 - (.027 - 4.2) Free Thyroxine 17.2 (12.00 - 22.0) T4 87.4 (59-154) Vitamin...

Last posted here about 4 months ago after having a full private blood test. TSH ...

Zeph43

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Lindarose

Hi am new am 59 yrs in august 2017 had TT for cancer in Nov had radioactive iodine and scan got all clear so relieved my sister died of it I have lost...

Hi am new am 59 yrs in august 2017 had TT for cancer in Nov had radioactive iodi...

LindaRose58

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Private Blood Test - T3 or not T3??

I had been considering trying NDT recently as I have been feeling bleuh for a while. In fact I haven't felt 'full of life' in all the time I have been hypo so...

I had been considering trying NDT recently as I have been feeling bleuh for a wh...

Loobs39

•7 years ago

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Extreme sadness - is it real or this damned Hashimoto’s ?!!

I’m going down down down this last 2 weeks. I was just hanging in there when my appointment with my endo was put back 2 weeks. Now it’s tomorrow, Finally! at...

I’m going down down down this last 2 weeks. I was just hanging in there when my ...

Blue_Bee

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Berroca after levothyroxine

I'm just starting to get a cold and usually taking berroca helps reduce the symptoms. How long after taking levothyroxine do I need to wait before having it ?

I'm just starting to get a cold and usually taking berroca helps reduce the symp...

curlyclaz

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Is levothyroxine right for me???PLEASE HELP

If I purchase aload of "levothyroxine"100mg?would tgey be right for me?PLEASE HELP,heres my results = hypothyroidism

If I purchase aload of "levothyroxine"100mg?would tgey be right for me?PLEASE HE...

Ghdjdsl

•7 years ago

25 Replies

Is levothyroxine right for me???PLEASE HELP

If I purchase aload of "levothyroxine"100mg?would tgey be right for me?PLEASE HELP,heres my results = hypothyroidism Wanting to purchase afew boxes over the...

If I purchase aload of "levothyroxine"100mg?would tgey be right for me?PLEASE HE...

Ghdjdsl

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Broken Brain - Episode 2 (May view for free 24 hours)

http://brokenbrain.com/02b-gut-brain/

Heloise

•7 years ago

34 Replies

Thyroid problem

Hi I'm new to this site,I'm hoping someone out there could give me some advise please. Since Sept 2017 I had a private blood test done through thyroid UK her...

Hi I'm new to this site,I'm hoping someone out there could give me some advise p...

Ghdjdsl

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Hyperthyroidism and thyroidectomy

Hi All I have been diagnosed almost 4 years ago with hyperthyroidism. I start taking 10mg of carbimazole and then 2 years ago been reduced to 5mg. Then after...

Hi All I have been diagnosed almost 4 years ago with hyperthyroidism. I start ta...

granula1980

•7 years ago

20 Replies

Tsh

I am currently on 112mcg Synthroid and tsh is 1.4 (.8 - 4.5). But my ft3 is not where I want it, it’s 3.2 (2.3 - 4.2), my ft4 is 1.2 (.8 - 1.8). If I add 12mcg...

I am currently on 112mcg Synthroid and tsh is 1.4 (.8 - 4.5). But my ft3 is not ...

Eshep

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Iodine

I’m confused about whether iodine is helpful or harmful for hypothyroidism. Can anyone clarify this for me?

I’m confused about whether iodine is helpful or harmful for hypothyroidism. Can ...

hemerocallis

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Help with Results and Support Please

Hi, I went to the Doctor because my periods were irregular and we started to try for a Baby. I had my bloods taken and these were the results in April 2016:...

Hi, I went to the Doctor because my periods were irregular and we started to try...

MillieMuffin

•7 years ago

11 Replies

BROKEN BRAIN Docu-series.. Part 2. Dealing with the Brain - Gut Axis BRILLiANT...pose watch tonight

As I mentioned earlier in the week. Please watch this episode above all. Part 2. It is all about the gut biome, inflammation, inflammation of the brain,...

As I mentioned earlier in the week. Please watch this episode above all. Part 2....

Poppy_the_cat

•7 years ago

20 Replies

'Normal' thyroid test results? Should I pursue them?

Hi! About a year ago I was diagnosed with borderline hypothyroidism but my doctor didn't feel it was necessary to prescribe anything. I did a follow-up test...

Hi! About a year ago I was diagnosed with borderline hypothyroidism but my docto...

Katewood80

•7 years ago

12 Replies

T3?

I have taken T4 for years. I always feel a bit groggy and out of it and have wondered if I may be someone who might benefit from combined T4 & T3. I asked my...

I have taken T4 for years. I always feel a bit groggy and out of it and have won...

Jones1000

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Looking for a Doctor or Functional Medicine Practitioner in London, Sussex, South East or Herts to help my Thyroid issues

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone here could recommend a Doctor or Functional Medicine Practitioner, or similar, who has helped them with Thyroid issues. I'm...

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone here could recommend a Doctor or Functional Medi...

PebbleOnTheBeach

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2018

Newbie

hepititus b vaccine

Advice please- GP wants me to stop levo

recommend a pharmacy

Results.

Lymphodema

Part 2 BROKEN BRAIN....Regarding gut biome and nutrition still available to watch NOW. I have just had email reminder 13.44 Friday.

Dr freaking out due to High T3 & blood sugar!

Hypothyroidism symptoms

Switching Back To Synthroid

Eye pressure

T3 in Belgium?

Quandary- are both these tablets the same🧐

TSH below the minimum, but feeling good!

Lindarose

Private Blood Test - T3 or not T3??

Extreme sadness - is it real or this damned Hashimoto’s ?!!

Berroca after levothyroxine

Is levothyroxine right for me???PLEASE HELP

Is levothyroxine right for me???PLEASE HELP

Broken Brain - Episode 2 (May view for free 24 hours)

Thyroid problem

Hyperthyroidism and thyroidectomy

Tsh

Iodine

Help with Results and Support Please

BROKEN BRAIN Docu-series.. Part 2. Dealing with the Brain - Gut Axis BRILLiANT...pose watch tonight

'Normal' thyroid test results? Should I pursue them?

T3?

Looking for a Doctor or Functional Medicine Practitioner in London, Sussex, South East or Herts to help my Thyroid issues

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