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In My Chronic Illness, I Found a Deeper Meaning

NYTimes essay that may resonate with many here. Comments also interesting....

wellness1

•7 years ago

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Thyroid operation

My aunty has done an operation for thyroid 5 month ago, but now it has grown again, can you tell me why, the doctor says it's normal

My aunty has done an operation for thyroid 5 month ago, but now it has grown aga...

seje42

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Help! How can I source Erfa Thyroid?

Yesterday I contacted my hospital to get my monthly repeat prescription of Erfa Thyroid and have been told that the pharmacy is having problems as there has...

Yesterday I contacted my hospital to get my monthly repeat prescription of Erfa ...

eils

•7 years ago

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Switching from synthroid to thyroid-S

I’m thinking of switching from synthroid to thyroid -s, should I just stop the synthroid all at once and start on 60mcg of Thyroid-s, or wean off the...

I’m thinking of switching from synthroid to thyroid -s, should I just stop the s...

Cpav

•7 years ago

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Hi is there anyone here who went from Armour to Thiroyd

Hi i have been taking 2 tabs Armour 90mg 1 and half grains my health board in Scotland has stopped funding it I have bought Thiroyd on the pack it just says...

Hi i have been taking 2 tabs Armour 90mg 1 and half grains my health board in ...

hector12

•7 years ago

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TSH level in early (weeks 4-5) of pregnancy?

Evening all, people might remember me from questions I had in the autumn- I had been feeling awful for ages and had also been trying for baby for almost 2...

Evening all, people might remember me from questions I had in the autumn- I had ...

Qwerty11

•7 years ago

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Swollen throat and feel like something stuck in my windpipe.

As many of you know from my previous posts, I’ve been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s by my private Endocrinologist and a scan confirmed this. He refused to...

As many of you know from my previous posts, I’ve been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s...

Peanut31

•7 years ago

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Cant tolerate Levothyroine

Started three months ago on Levothyroine (one 25 tablet x10 days, and then increase to 50 per day). Started having dizziness at night, shortness of breath,...

Started three months ago on Levothyroine (one 25 tablet x10 days, and then incre...

Babs46

•7 years ago

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Genetic testing

Does anyone have a view about the new genetic test being offered by Blue Horizons? Is it worth it ? Does it actually tell you anything useful ? Is it accurate...

Does anyone have a view about the new genetic test being offered by Blue Horizon...

AliF

•7 years ago

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TSH at 17.7

Hiya, i havent been on here for a while (since at least April) so hope everyone is well x my last posts were pretty desperate as i didnt have a clue what was...

Hiya, i havent been on here for a while (since at least April) so hope everyone ...

amie0507

•7 years ago

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Weight loss

Hi everyone. My name is Gayle and i have an underactive thyriod. I am desparate to lose weight. Can anyone recommend any slimming aids. As I know with an...

Hi everyone. My name is Gayle and i have an underactive thyriod. I am desparate ...

gaylexx

•7 years ago

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Can't find mercury pharma 50mcg levo supplier

Does anyone know who suppliers mercury pharma levo in the 50mcg? I've tried morrisons and loydes pharmacy plus a local one and my gp surgery doesn't stock it...

Does anyone know who suppliers mercury pharma levo in the 50mcg? I've tried morr...

Greentrees1

•7 years ago

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Just Hashimoto’s? Or Adrenal & Hashimoto’s?

Hello my name is Reenie B. Can you please tell me what test is needed to let you know you also have an Adrenal issue?

Hello my name is Reenie B. Can you please tell me what test is needed to let you...

ReenieB

•7 years ago

4 Replies

PITUITARY GLAND WORKING HARDER?

Hi everyone I'm new to this community and need advice as I'm at my word end. I've been having 2 problems getting a doctor to explain in simple terms why my...

Hi everyone I'm new to this community and need advice as I'm at my word end. I'...

KyteP

•7 years ago

29 Replies

I would love to hear success storys of t3!!

Hi all i would love to hear all your success storys once starting t3 combined with t4.. What symptoms disappeared once t3 was introduced? How did u feel when u...

Hi all i would love to hear all your success storys once starting t3 combined wi...

ThyroidObsessed

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Manuka Honey

Hi there , Please could someone tell me is it ok to take Manuka Honey to help fatigue and dizziness ? I have been feeling awful this last month . I took a...

Hi there , Please could someone tell me is it ok to take Manuka Honey to help f...

Soprano67

•7 years ago

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Numb face, tongue & jaw?

My daughter has a new symptom of numbness in her tongue, face, jaw and it’s spreading to her chin and neck and her cheeks. She was at A & E last night and...

My daughter has a new symptom of numbness in her tongue, face, jaw and it’s spre...

t3rcam

•7 years ago

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Any Ideas or Natural Remedies

Hello I am new. I was diagnosed with Hurthle Cell Carcinoma in 2010 and had surgery to remove the cancer and the thyroid and the calcium glands. I have been...

Hello I am new. I was diagnosed with Hurthle Cell Carcinoma in 2010 and had sur...

Nomorelevo18

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Could it be a hormonal problem in stead of a thyroid one?

So I've been a member for this community for quite a long time. Recently, I went to a new doctor because I didn't trust my old GP anymore. My TSH has always...

So I've been a member for this community for quite a long time. Recently, I went...

Laura221

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Making your own online Health Record

If like me you want to keep your own health record using information you have obtained from providers such as Medichecks or Blue Horizon have you seen this NHS...

If like me you want to keep your own health record using information you have ob...

DJR1

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Surprising blood results

Background (more in my profile and previous posts): I was hyper in 2012/13, "cured" by carbimazole, and told to have TSH, T3 and T4 checked yearly for ever....

Background (more in my profile and previous posts): I was hyper in 2012/13, "cur...

muddlemand

•7 years ago

25 Replies

Very high TSH (newbie)

Hello, I have a very high TSH with I presume hypothyroid symptoms - goitre, constipation, dry skin, joint pain, heavy periods, cold hands and feet, flaky...

Hello, I have a very high TSH with I presume hypothyroid symptoms - goitre, cons...

MYNC

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Success with B12 injection!!

Hi things have been tough for me lately but have received some good news in that my GP surgery has offered me an appointment for me to have my B12 injection...

Hi things have been tough for me lately but have received some good news in that...

Leanne_j88

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Hyperthyroidism dizziness

Hi In the last couple of months I seem to have picked up a symptom of mild dizziness (not spinning just muzzy) when I go into a shop or when I’m in a car. I...

Hi In the last couple of months I seem to have picked up a symptom of mild diz...

Lisa254

•7 years ago

9 Replies

T3 in Spain

Can you take a British prescription to Spain and get it filled for Liothyronine T3 and do they restrict the amount you can get?

Can you take a British prescription to Spain and get it filled for Liothyronine ...

Ridgebacklover

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Update after starting combination treatment

After a week on combination treatment (swapped from 125mcg of Levo to Novothyral 75), I'd like to share my first observations. As advised by Clutter I...

After a week on combination treatment (swapped from 125mcg of Levo to Novothyral...

Gr8Nica

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Access to your online GP records and other services

It’s a while since I’ve posted but I have been continuing the fight to raise awareness of online GP medical records. All those who contacted me with names of...

It’s a while since I’ve posted but I have been continuing the fight to raise awa...

DJR1

•7 years ago

7 Replies

If I reduce levo is it ok to up Lio?

Latest results was Ft4 23.3 (12-22) Ft3 6.2 (3.1-6.8) Levo taken 25 h before test and t3 taken 12h before. I reduced levo by 25mcg is it ok to increase t3 by...

Latest results was Ft4 23.3 (12-22) Ft3 6.2 (3.1-6.8) Levo taken 25 h before t...

Clara9

•7 years ago

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T3

Hi I'm newly registered. Diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism 6 years ago. Was symptom free on T3 with levo - better mood, energy, felt warmer, lighter...

Hi I'm newly registered. Diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism 6 years ago. Was ...

Vannya1619

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Worried about getting hyperthyroid symptoms

Hi I'm new. I take 100mcg Levothyroxine, I was diagnosed hypothyroid in 2009. Will I likely be hyperthyroid if I go up to 125mcg. I get sweats, periods heavy,...

Hi I'm new. I take 100mcg Levothyroxine, I was diagnosed hypothyroid in 2009. Wi...

58JJ

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2018

In My Chronic Illness, I Found a Deeper Meaning

Thyroid operation

Help! How can I source Erfa Thyroid?

Switching from synthroid to thyroid-S

Hi is there anyone here who went from Armour to Thiroyd

TSH level in early (weeks 4-5) of pregnancy?

Swollen throat and feel like something stuck in my windpipe.

Cant tolerate Levothyroine

Genetic testing

TSH at 17.7

Weight loss

Can't find mercury pharma 50mcg levo supplier

Just Hashimoto’s? Or Adrenal & Hashimoto’s?

PITUITARY GLAND WORKING HARDER?

I would love to hear success storys of t3!!

Manuka Honey

Numb face, tongue & jaw?

Any Ideas or Natural Remedies

Could it be a hormonal problem in stead of a thyroid one?

Making your own online Health Record

Surprising blood results

Very high TSH (newbie)

Success with B12 injection!!

Hyperthyroidism dizziness

T3 in Spain

Update after starting combination treatment

Access to your online GP records and other services

If I reduce levo is it ok to up Lio?

T3

Worried about getting hyperthyroid symptoms

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