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MCA syndrome: Mast Cell Activation syndrome; if you have gut issues and food intolerances, pls read.

Three days before seeing the Consultant in hospital, I ate frozen large prawns and became very ill. My abdomen became swollen by almost 7" within half an hour!...

Three days before seeing the Consultant in hospital, I ate frozen large prawns a...

Poppy_the_cat

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Where to buy t3 without a prescription

Hi, I was diagnosed with Hashimotos 3 years ago, and been taking 125mcg of thyroxine. I’m still symptomatic so asked my GP about t3. She’s says she’s willing...

Hi, I was diagnosed with Hashimotos 3 years ago, and been taking 125mcg of thyro...

EmmaJM

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Hi

Hi I am a newbie, 27 years old. I feel really unwell, no idea what my symptoms are. I have been told by my endo they are not thyroid related and I will not be...

Hi I am a newbie, 27 years old. I feel really unwell, no idea what my symptoms a...

Luna1991

•6 years ago

12 Replies

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I'm 24 years old and female. I feel so muddled about what to do at the moment. I have so many symptoms and undergone so many tests. My TSH has jumped from 5.6...

I'm 24 years old and female. I feel so muddled about what to do at the moment. I...

Klarissa

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Weight gain and blood work/tests all "normal"

In 29 years old Though my TSH, Free T3 etc. are said to be normal to the conventional doctor as well. After doing a lot of research and then speaking to a...

In 29 years old Though my TSH, Free T3 etc. are said to be normal to the conven...

Sarahalicia

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Advice please

Hi I am new. I have positive thyroid antibodies and I have symptoms of headaches, memory loss, dizziness, tinnitus, carpal tunnel, hair loss, puffy and dark...

Hi I am new. I have positive thyroid antibodies and I have symptoms of headaches...

Jayko

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Doing the same thing and expecting a different result?

It's been a while since I posted as opposed to writing a comment.. Backtrack time: Two years ago I finally finally got the endo to raise the dose to 150 mcg...

It's been a while since I posted as opposed to writing a comment.. Backtrack tim...

gabkad

•6 years ago

37 Replies

Positive antibodies but still won’t diagnose.

Hi all, Just needs some advice/opinions/support - my tsh has always been ‘normal’ ranging between 1.62-3.43 but when I had a blood pressure monitor I could...

Hi all, Just needs some advice/opinions/support - my tsh has always been ‘norma...

Emmac1581

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Hypothyroidism has ruined me

First I tried to laugh it off my hair fell out I lost muscle my marriage broke down due to my mood swings I felt old and tiered piles cramps itching my meds...

First I tried to laugh it off my hair fell out I lost muscle my marriage broke d...

Jaykanes

•6 years ago

13 Replies

How long for iron to replenish ferritin levels?

Diagnosed iron deficient in 2011 with iron anaemia and this was when I started ferrous fumarate (3x a day), please advise. Only taking 1 ferrous fumarate now....

Diagnosed iron deficient in 2011 with iron anaemia and this was when I started f...

WestonJ

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Fuming with my doctor 😡

Asked receptionist for some blood forms all the usual ones plus a diabetes( identical twin just developed type 1) plus cortisol and Thyroid antibodies. He...

Asked receptionist for some blood forms all the usual ones plus a diabetes( iden...

Joanneconnor

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Does cymbalta affect thyroid med absorption?

Hi, does anyone know if cymbalta and stopping cymbalta affects thyroid medication absorption? I had a thyroidectomie three years ago, initially was fine on...

Hi, does anyone know if cymbalta and stopping cymbalta affects thyroid medicatio...

Hidden

•6 years ago

4 Replies

After taking Levo incorrectly for a few months (I️ took it with Iron tablets...) I️ started taking it the proper way finally.

How long until I see the effects of taking it correctly? Was confused why I️ was losing hair so fast and realized it was the Iron messing with the Levo, How...

How long until I see the effects of taking it correctly? Was confused why I️ wa...

youngDavinci

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Newbie

Hi, I'm looking for some advice on these levels? Dec 2017 Thyroid peroxidase antibody 488.5 IU/mL (<34) ? thyroid disease Thyroglobulin antibodies 671.4 IU/mL...

Hi, I'm looking for some advice on these levels? Dec 2017 Thyroid peroxidase an...

WestonJ

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Vitamin/mineral levels

Diagnosed iron anaemic 2012 Diagnosed vit D deficient 2012 Diagnosed folate anaemic 2016 Diagnosed with low B12 2017 Thankyou Dec 2017 Ferritin 22 (15 - 150)...

Diagnosed iron anaemic 2012 Diagnosed vit D deficient 2012 Diagnosed folate anae...

RU678

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Help with blood results

Hi, I have been taking carbinzole for a number of years now. I have suffered at various times with extreme hyperthyroidism symptoms but this last year things...

Hi, I have been taking carbinzole for a number of years now. I have suffered at ...

Maccao

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Can I ask GP for T3

She recognises I have a need for it thankyou

RU678

•6 years ago

6 Replies

New Consultant- completely disregarded FT3 and Vit B12

Feel so utterly disappointed and angry. Visited my new consultant today (new to area - Cornwall) and have drove home in tears. No physical medical exam at...

Feel so utterly disappointed and angry. Visited my new consultant today (new to ...

Bexg

•6 years ago

37 Replies

Anyone had positive results with Teva?

Hi! I'm looking to get some lactose free thyroxine and I am wondering whether it is worth giving Teva a go. Has anybody had any positive results with it? All...

Hi! I'm looking to get some lactose free thyroxine and I am wondering whether i...

Hidden

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Help

Hi has anyone ever suffered with sore breasts please while taking levo 50mg

Kimbley28

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Can someone tell me where they get Hennings from please?

Hi everyone, I'm new to writing on here. I have had an allergy test that has come back saying I am allergic to lactose. I am just wondering if anyone has...

Hi everyone, I'm new to writing on here. I have had an allergy test that has c...

Hidden

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Reaction to Eltroxin

I had been taking Mercury Pharm Levothyroxine and so requested the same brand from the pharmacist but was given Eltroxin. I then had what it seemed like...

I had been taking Mercury Pharm Levothyroxine and so requested the same brand fr...

Tristy

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Relitavely new Help needed understanding results please

Hi could someone take a look at my recent Throid blood results please. Some advice needed about what to do about raised Peroxidase antibodies and too high...

Hi could someone take a look at my recent Throid blood results please. Some advi...

Paddington17

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Anyone feeling better on the new brand Teva Lactose Free?

I know there are a lot of bad comments on here about this new type of lactose free Levo. I just wanted to know if anyone has had any good experiences on it?

I know there are a lot of bad comments on here about this new type of lactose fr...

DollyDuck

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Anyone tried L Hennings Thyroxine (lactose free) & had good results?

I am thinking of asking my GP for a prescription of the above as its lactose free. I know its not available in the uk so she will probably say no. Does...

I am thinking of asking my GP for a prescription of the above as its lactose fre...

DollyDuck

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Just diagnosed

Just back.from Dr my T3 is 24 font know much about it but now urgent referral.to specialist

Just back.from Dr my T3 is 24 font know much about it but now urgent referral.to...

Becky16

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Please help

I have a really bad headache and my concentration has really gone today I take 50mcg Levo diagnosed 5 years ago. Had none of this on T3 please advise TSH...

I have a really bad headache and my concentration has really gone today I take 5...

RU678

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Where do I go now?

Latest results on 50mcg Levo are: TSH 2.47 mIU/L 0.27-4.20 FREE THYROXINE 16.7 pmol/L 12.00-22.00 TOTAL THYROXINE(T4) 100.0 nmol/L 59.00-154.00 FREE T3 4.88...

Latest results on 50mcg Levo are: TSH 2.47 mIU/L 0.27-4.20 FREE THYROXINE 16.7 ...

NealF

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Timing of tests - Iron, B12 and Folate

Hi I've bought this test from Medichecks. Does it matter what time of the day I do the blood test? And should it be a fasting test? Thank-you

Hi I've bought this test from Medichecks. Does it matter what time of the day I...

mb008

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Newbie

Hi everyone I am new here. Diagnosed hypothyroid in 2012 and recently had my levothyroxine reduced from 175mcg to 100mcg. On T3 before that. Now feeling awful...

Hi everyone I am new here. Diagnosed hypothyroid in 2012 and recently had my lev...

Trina89

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2018

MCA syndrome: Mast Cell Activation syndrome; if you have gut issues and food intolerances, pls read.

Where to buy t3 without a prescription

Hi

New here

Weight gain and blood work/tests all "normal"

Advice please

Doing the same thing and expecting a different result?

Positive antibodies but still won’t diagnose.

Hypothyroidism has ruined me

How long for iron to replenish ferritin levels?

Fuming with my doctor 😡

Does cymbalta affect thyroid med absorption?

After taking Levo incorrectly for a few months (I️ took it with Iron tablets...) I️ started taking it the proper way finally.

Newbie

Vitamin/mineral levels

Help with blood results

Can I ask GP for T3

New Consultant- completely disregarded FT3 and Vit B12

Anyone had positive results with Teva?

Help

Can someone tell me where they get Hennings from please?

Reaction to Eltroxin

Relitavely new Help needed understanding results please

Anyone feeling better on the new brand Teva Lactose Free?

Anyone tried L Hennings Thyroxine (lactose free) & had good results?

Just diagnosed

Please help

Where do I go now?

Timing of tests - Iron, B12 and Folate

Newbie

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