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Update on Thyroid UK's work

I thought I would let you know what has been happening at Thyroid UK and where we are in the projects in our Strategic Plan (a plan of work that charities have...

I thought I would let you know what has been happening at Thyroid UK and where w...

lynmynott

Partner•7 years ago

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Newbie!!

Hi just joined, I am very worried because my weight is going up. I take no thyroxine despite diagnosis in 2011 and don’t feel any different if I was taking it...

Hi just joined, I am very worried because my weight is going up. I take no thyro...

Lucille7

•7 years ago

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Can anyone please tell me the name of the Urine test that tests a resistance at a cellular level, for FT4 and FT3.

Thank you - any help appreciated.

Zuzka1

•7 years ago

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Unipharma T3

Does anyone have any further updates on the Unipharma T3 scenario (or lack of) over the counter in Greece please?

Does anyone have any further updates on the Unipharma T3 scenario (or lack of) o...

hw7342

•7 years ago

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T3

Hi all managed to buy t3 does anyone know how long it takes to receive it Thanks 🙏

Hi all managed to buy t3 does anyone know how long it takes to receive it Thank...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Normal to feel bad when starting small dose of T3? Advice on testing cortisol and RT3.

Hi, I am thinking of getting my cortisol and RT3 levels tested. I have just started taking 5mcg T3 daily (prescription from endo) in addition to the 100mcg T4...

Hi, I am thinking of getting my cortisol and RT3 levels tested. I have just star...

Emily78

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Is there anyone who tell me what these results of my heart test mean

Help please any Dr's out there. .

raine-wager

•7 years ago

2 Replies

My Thyroxine to stop

Hi all Im a bit confused and wondered whether there was any advice on here from anyone. My thyroid levels were 4.4 i think when i got prescribed thyroxine; i...

Hi all Im a bit confused and wondered whether there was any advice on here from...

KatVonB

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Dirty Genes Summit review Days 4 - 7

Review of Days 4-7 of the Dirty Genes Summit hosted by host Dr Ben Lynch Day 4 – Altering Your Genetic Expression Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac: Chronic Disease...

Review of Days 4-7 of the Dirty Genes Summit hosted by host Dr Ben Lynch Day 4 –...

mourneadventurer

•7 years ago

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WP thyroid to NP thyroid

First day of switch over from WP to NP. Took usual dose, 1 3/4 grains, at 07.30. At the moment have quite noticeable headache, towards front of head. Heart...

First day of switch over from WP to NP. Took usual dose, 1 3/4 grains, at 07.3...

NickP1

•7 years ago

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Iodine

Fascinating programme on BBC Radio 4, discussing iodine deficiency, goitre, dietary choices, and related topics. Live now, or listen later....

Fascinating programme on BBC Radio 4, discussing iodine deficiency, goitre, diet...

lady_eve

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Hello 👋

Hi just joined, just got back from the gym as my weight is still going up. Makes me so unhappy. Taking 200mg of thyroxine and don’t feel any different if I...

Hi just joined, just got back from the gym as my weight is still going up. Makes...

Amandajl23

•7 years ago

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RADIO 4 NOW

Hello everyone, There’s a program on radio 4 now about thyroid disorders! Sorry it’s half way through but hopefully can listen again online

Hello everyone, There’s a program on radio 4 now about thyroid disorders! Sorry ...

A_lice

•7 years ago

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Seeing Endo first time since total thyroidectomy anything I need to say or request....

Had a total thyroidectomy in September 17 and was put on 100 mg of levothyroxine had bloods done at 6 weeks as requested by gp was told slightly overactive...

Had a total thyroidectomy in September 17 and was put on 100 mg of levothyroxine...

squiddie82

•7 years ago

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Magnesium Citrate: it’s uses and side effects.

Magnesium citrate is mainly used as a laxative to help treat constipation, especially when dietary and behavioral changes have not been effective Magnesium...

Magnesium citrate is mainly used as a laxative to help treat constipation, espec...

mourneadventurer

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Strange test results for hypothyroid routine tests

I am hypothyroid. I am on 100mcg levothyroxine and 60mcg liothyronine. My latest test results have me stumped,. Maybe someone can help me understand what is...

I am hypothyroid. I am on 100mcg levothyroxine and 60mcg liothyronine. My latest...

Lebogang

•7 years ago

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They say my results are normal, but...

I got my bloods tested because I have been experiencing symptoms of hypothyroidism. I have been told that they are normal... But, I don’t think that they are....

I got my bloods tested because I have been experiencing symptoms of hypothyroidi...

Hidden

•7 years ago

7 Replies

A bit of positive news

I was diagnosed less than a year ago and and pleased to say I've just enjoyed a week's skiing :-) I think it's only been possible due to all the excellent...

I was diagnosed less than a year ago and and pleased to say I've just enjoyed a ...

Clairewalker751

•7 years ago

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T3 before bloods

I’m having my thyroid bloods taken at 9 oclock in the morning,what time should I take my last NDT/t3 today ?

I’m having my thyroid bloods taken at 9 oclock in the morning,what time should I...

Tanyaking

•7 years ago

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Newbie!

Hi I am new to the community. I am 19 years old and have been unwell for as long as I can remember. I also have PCOS. When aged 10 I was always very active,...

Hi I am new to the community. I am 19 years old and have been unwell for as long...

Aimee3

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Thyroid scan

Well I had my first thyroid ultrasound since diagnosis of Hashimotos 7 years ago. The sonographer was surprised that neither my GP or Endo had sent me for one...

Well I had my first thyroid ultrasound since diagnosis of Hashimotos 7 years ago...

Welchy1

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Antibody levels, can anyone please advise? Dose reduced from 175mcg to 25mcg Levo

Thyroid peroxidase antibody 485 (<34) Thyroglobulin antibody 288.3 (<115) I am going to ask my endo today about some symptoms I have been having since starting...

Thyroid peroxidase antibody 485 (<34) Thyroglobulin antibody 288.3 (<115) I am g...

Urzsula

•7 years ago

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Low TT3 but considered 'normal' - info about buying t3 online?

I haven't had FT3 tested but I had TSH at 1.8, FT4 at 1.04, and TT3 at 70, which was marked as low. I have extreme fatigue and other symptoms, to the point...

I haven't had FT3 tested but I had TSH at 1.8, FT4 at 1.04, and TT3 at 70, which...

Sk1997

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Buzzing/vibrating in body come along with hypothyroidism?

Recent hypothyroid diagnosis! Been experiencing a vibrating like sensation under my feet, in my legs and even my head. Anyone else experienced this? Literally...

Recent hypothyroid diagnosis! Been experiencing a vibrating like sensation under...

thompsond29

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Finally Endo is listening

I agreed to the Grand Experiment of reducing thyroxine dose to 128 mcg per day (I got her to write the script for 150 mcg tablets but skipped one per week to...

I agreed to the Grand Experiment of reducing thyroxine dose to 128 mcg per day (...

gabkad

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Would appreciate help on my results and exactly what they mean

Hello My thyroid results are as follows TSH: 7.29 (0.4-4.0) FT3: 5.27 (2.8-7.0) FT4: 13.6 (9.0-25.0) TPO AB: 313 positive (<34) I have been seeing a endo...

Hello My thyroid results are as follows TSH: 7.29 (0.4-4.0) FT3: 5.27 (2.8-7.0...

Ashley124

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Nature Throid Shortage - Switching to WP

Hi there - I live in the states, and we have a nature throid shortage here. I'm switching to WP and noticed that my dose is significantly lower on WP, yet a...

Hi there - I live in the states, and we have a nature throid shortage here. I'm ...

Soulcat

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Plot-able graph for test results

Does anyone know of a very simple and easy to use graph that I can download to plot blood test results on? I have had a look around but nothing I try seems to...

Does anyone know of a very simple and easy to use graph that I can download to p...

minxabroad

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Anti-thyroid antibodies

I have been on Levothyroxine for 2 years and my TSH levels are now normal, but I have just had a full thyroid blood test and my antibody levels are really high...

I have been on Levothyroxine for 2 years and my TSH levels are now normal, but I...

CaroR

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Private Endo costs.

Hi , not been on here for a while . Need a few bits of advise. From people a lot more knowledgeable than me. I’ve struggled with my symptoms since being...

Hi , not been on here for a while . Need a few bits of advise. From people a lot...

scoobydoo87

•7 years ago

39 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2018

Update on Thyroid UK's work

Newbie!!

Can anyone please tell me the name of the Urine test that tests a resistance at a cellular level, for FT4 and FT3.

Unipharma T3

T3

Normal to feel bad when starting small dose of T3? Advice on testing cortisol and RT3.

Is there anyone who tell me what these results of my heart test mean

My Thyroxine to stop

Dirty Genes Summit review Days 4 - 7

WP thyroid to NP thyroid

Iodine

Hello 👋

RADIO 4 NOW

Seeing Endo first time since total thyroidectomy anything I need to say or request....

Magnesium Citrate: it’s uses and side effects.

Strange test results for hypothyroid routine tests

They say my results are normal, but...

A bit of positive news

T3 before bloods

Newbie!

Thyroid scan

Antibody levels, can anyone please advise? Dose reduced from 175mcg to 25mcg Levo

Low TT3 but considered 'normal' - info about buying t3 online?

Buzzing/vibrating in body come along with hypothyroidism?

Finally Endo is listening

Would appreciate help on my results and exactly what they mean

Nature Throid Shortage - Switching to WP

Plot-able graph for test results

Anti-thyroid antibodies

Private Endo costs.

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