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Chemo

Hi anyone on chemo know how to get rid of the taste in mouth and bloated belly nothing taste right so don’t want to eat or drink

Hi anyone on chemo know how to get rid of the taste in mouth and bloated belly n...

Jenny1410

•7 years ago

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High TSH

New Taking 175 levo Diagnosed 2011 Shouldn't levels be better than this TSH 5.6 FT4 12.7 FT3 3.3 Thanks

New Taking 175 levo Diagnosed 2011 Shouldn't levels be better than this TSH 5....

Deenae

•7 years ago

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What does high anti tissue transglutaminase antibody mean?

My level is 4 (<1) Trying to get to the bottom of absorption issue but probably nothing Thanks

My level is 4 (<1) Trying to get to the bottom of absorption issue but probably...

EmmaT116

•7 years ago

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Supplementing T4 with T3 - when did you start to feel better?

Hi - I was diagnosed as hypo about 6 months ago. I am on 100mcg Levo. I went to a specialist just before Christmas because it just isn't working for me and...

Hi - I was diagnosed as hypo about 6 months ago. I am on 100mcg Levo. I went to ...

Lotika

•7 years ago

17 Replies

T3

I was referred by my doctor to an endocrinologist in Kent who has been brilliant. I have been seeing him privately as I didn't want to wait for months via the...

I was referred by my doctor to an endocrinologist in Kent who has been brilliant...

Bonnie2014

•7 years ago

1 Reply

I need help

I need help. My latest result shows that my T4 is 0.4 and TSH, High-sensitivity is 22.3 and my T3 is 5.3. I am also feeling very miserable. Any kind of advice...

I need help. My latest result shows that my T4 is 0.4 and TSH, High-sensitivity ...

Nebiyugebe

•7 years ago

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Looking for T3 in Portugal

I am moving to Portugal in February and need to be able to buy T3. I know I can buy T4 but T3 seems to be an issue with the pharmacies I have enquired in. Can...

I am moving to Portugal in February and need to be able to buy T3. I know I can ...

moofreemama

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Problem with Teva levothyroxine - New Formulation

I have just received my prescription for Levothyroxine but it is now TEVA - New Formulation. Within hours I was itching and had red pin prick spots all over....

I have just received my prescription for Levothyroxine but it is now TEVA - New ...

Kinipela2

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Problem absorbing levo

Hi I'm new. I was prescribed Teva levo 50mcg for hypothyroid. Endo said I would absorb it better since I am lactose intolerant but latest bloods show that I'm...

Hi I'm new. I was prescribed Teva levo 50mcg for hypothyroid. Endo said I would ...

EmmaT116

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Low dose Lithium

Hi, Is it true that even low dose lithium, say 2.5mg a day, can affect thyroid and also impede NDT absorption and effect? Is there any medical research to...

Hi, Is it true that even low dose lithium, say 2.5mg a day, can affect thyroid ...

hoalarg

•7 years ago

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Anyone know of research to explain low TSH not relevant measure in blood tests when taking T3

Hi am just wondering if anyone has links to articles or research that can explain why looking at TSH is not a relevant marker if taking T3? Been told by my...

Hi am just wondering if anyone has links to articles or research that can explai...

Gardeneranna

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Sanofi Henning Thybon...is it same as Liothyronine sodium tablets?

Hi wondered if anyone has tried Sanofi Henning Thybon from Germany? Hopefully the same as Liothyronine sodium tablets? Going to hopefully get a new...

Hi wondered if anyone has tried Sanofi Henning Thybon from Germany? Hopefully th...

TigerLillyjo

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Levothyroxine

Hi my GP has confirmed this morning that I do indeed have Hashimotos and I am to take 50mcg levothyroxine a day with a repeat test in 6-8 weeks. I thought I...

Hi my GP has confirmed this morning that I do indeed have Hashimotos and I am to...

Jasmeena

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Just diagnosed

Hi I am 27 and just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism with a TSH of 89.5 (0.2 - 4.2) FT4 10.5 (12 - 22) FT3 3.3 (3.1 - 6.8) I am also trying for a baby. My...

Hi I am 27 and just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism with a TSH of 89.5 (0.2 -...

Arrolla

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Hypothyroid and other blood results

Hi all, I posted last week following some private blood test to check my thyroid function which showed Free T3 2.7 (3.10-6.80) TSH of 1.88 (0.27-4.20) Free...

Hi all, I posted last week following some private blood test to check my thyroid...

Slappiduck

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Allergic reaction, usual?

Hi there, I’m after some advice. Yesterday I started with a bad allergic reaction, hives, swollen lips and eyes, aching joints, nausea etc. I’ve taken...

Hi there, I’m after some advice. Yesterday I started with a bad allergic reacti...

williamsad19

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Been told by docs to lower dose but scared as feeling ok ish!

Hi I'd be be so grateful for some advice. I posted my results the other day and have seen my doctor since then who has advised me to lower my meds. But am...

Hi I'd be be so grateful for some advice. I posted my results the other day and ...

Gardeneranna

•7 years ago

20 Replies

Availability of mercury pharma t4

I usually use mercury pharma t4, my local chemist says they can only get teva from their wholesalers. I've had a ring round my local chemists and not only...

I usually use mercury pharma t4, my local chemist says they can only get teva fr...

Greybeard

•7 years ago

6 Replies

just diagnosed and trying for a baby

Hello, I have just been diagnosed with an under active thyroid by my GP and i am 31 years old, my TSH was 6.4.,and my T4 was 14. when it was last checked 4...

Hello, I have just been diagnosed with an under active thyroid by my GP and i am...

ruby678

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Conversion issues

Hi I'm new. I have trouble converting T4 to T3. My FT4 is mostly at the top and FT3 at the bottom. T3 helped me to feel well and this was stopped after endo...

Hi I'm new. I have trouble converting T4 to T3. My FT4 is mostly at the top and ...

Chantey

•7 years ago

29 Replies

Recently diagnosed and trying for a baby

Hello, I have just been diagnosed with an under active thyroid by my GP and i am 31 years old, my TSH was 6.4. when it was last checked 4 months ago my TSH...

Hello, I have just been diagnosed with an under active thyroid by my GP and i ...

ruby678

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Why everything is interconnected

Thought I would share this- I believe ultimately we will realise how everything is interconnected. I remember even reading that our thyroid is made to slow us...

Thought I would share this- I believe ultimately we will realise how everything ...

nonconventional

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Birmingham thyroid clinic

Hi i am looking into going private and just doing abit of research and come across this private clinic, it even gives you the chance to spread payments, has...

Hi i am looking into going private and just doing abit of research and come acro...

Rmichelle

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Help with results please

Hi all I posted a month ago as I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and started 50mg levothyroxine. My bloods in Oct were: Tsh 4.83 ( 0.27-4.20) T4 12.5...

Hi all I posted a month ago as I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and started 5...

Niklew

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Review showing liquid T4 superior to tablet if by tablet you cannot take in enough to lower your TSH

Anoher review downloadable which demonstrates that if a patient cennot take in sufficient T4 by tablet, liquid formulation gives better uptake and reduces TSH...

Anoher review downloadable which demonstrates that if a patient cennot take in s...

diogenes

Remembering•7 years ago

15 Replies

Hyperthyroidism 👎🏼 and Acupuncture 👍🏼

Morning, I just wanted to share my positive experience. I have been diagnosed with acute/sub acute thyroiditis, hyperthyroidism, mild auto immune...

Morning, I just wanted to share my positive experience. I have been diagnosed ...

Lisa254

•7 years ago

5 Replies

DIO2 gene testing result

Can anyone suggest where I might find more info or studies on DIO2 genetic tests? I have Hashimoto's. I am seeing the GP tomorrow and I just discovered a few...

Can anyone suggest where I might find more info or studies on DIO2 genetic tests...

Hashi68

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Newbie - Interpreting Test Results

Hi All, Newbie here, and after reading many of the posts in this forum in the process of trying to figure out if I have a Thyroid issue, I thought I'd pop in...

Hi All, Newbie here, and after reading many of the posts in this forum in the p...

db1978

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Low Calcium

My Calcium has been low for quite a while now and I know that I have enough Calcium intake in my food so I’m wondering if it could be linked to my under active...

My Calcium has been low for quite a while now and I know that I have enough Calc...

Boxingbull

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Getting your blood results from GP

Hi all I notice there are still a lot of us having difficulty obtaining information we are entitled too. So I thought I would share this. Our surgery offers...

Hi all I notice there are still a lot of us having difficulty obtaining informa...

HypoTrish

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2018

Chemo

High TSH

What does high anti tissue transglutaminase antibody mean?

Supplementing T4 with T3 - when did you start to feel better?

T3

I need help

Looking for T3 in Portugal

Problem with Teva levothyroxine - New Formulation

Problem absorbing levo

Low dose Lithium

Anyone know of research to explain low TSH not relevant measure in blood tests when taking T3

Sanofi Henning Thybon...is it same as Liothyronine sodium tablets?

Levothyroxine

Just diagnosed

Hypothyroid and other blood results

Allergic reaction, usual?

Been told by docs to lower dose but scared as feeling ok ish!

Availability of mercury pharma t4

just diagnosed and trying for a baby

Conversion issues

Recently diagnosed and trying for a baby

Why everything is interconnected

Birmingham thyroid clinic

Help with results please

Review showing liquid T4 superior to tablet if by tablet you cannot take in enough to lower your TSH

Hyperthyroidism 👎🏼 and Acupuncture 👍🏼

DIO2 gene testing result

Newbie - Interpreting Test Results

Low Calcium

Getting your blood results from GP

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