Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

138,498 members • 162,501 posts

All posts for January 2018

Looking for medical evidence to take to docs about keeping TSH low

I’m seeing my doctor on Wednesday and need to ask for a dosage increase. I have symptoms such as numb tingling hands and my thyroid feels swollen. However my...

I’m seeing my doctor on Wednesday and need to ask for a dosage increase. I have ...

Auntbessy

•6 years ago

5 Replies

New here - Thyroid Advice

Hi! I am yet to be diagnosed with a Thyroid issue. However, I have Coeliac Disease, folate deficiency and Vitamin D deficiency. The reason I am undergoing...

Hi! I am yet to be diagnosed with a Thyroid issue. However, I have Coeliac Disea...

staceyx

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Recently Diagnosed

When diagnosed my TSH level was 6.61. I have now been on 25mg of Levothyroxine for 3 months and I've just had another test and the TSH was 4.66 which the...

When diagnosed my TSH level was 6.61. I have now been on 25mg of Levothyroxine f...

CarolineWade

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

Greetings Throidians!

I don't usually blog but here's my story. I became abnormally exhausted beginning in 2002 (aged 40 ish). GP offered Prozac, I said not without further...

I don't usually blog but here's my story. I became abnormally exhausted beginni...

Hidden

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Normal range blood test!

HELP!! I have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism however my GP says my blood tests are normal, is there anything else I can do to see if it is my thyroid that...

HELP!! I have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism however my GP says my blood tes...

Nanajayney

•6 years ago

8 Replies

"Unknown" TPO antibodies result

I know that there can be mistakes with blood tests and that this will probably mean nothing but as my daughter has had recent unusual blood test results...

I know that there can be mistakes with blood tests and that this will probably m...

minxabroad

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Gp kindly trying to prescribe NDT

I have no thyroid so am on life long replacement . My very kind gp who realises I'm so much better on NDT has been trying to help prescribe for me . She gave...

I have no thyroid so am on life long replacement . My very kind gp who realises...

Panda_26

•6 years ago

5 Replies

question to members on NDT having gone through menopause

I would be grateful for other people's feedback and experiences. For the past few months (I just turned 49), I have been having issues with sweating and poor...

I would be grateful for other people's feedback and experiences. For the past fe...

Hidden

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Newbie! Looking for some advice on "normal" test results.

Hi all! I've been reading the posts here, hoping to shed some light on my own woes, but I'm still none the wiser. I'm in Australia (I hope that's ok), but this...

Hi all! I've been reading the posts here, hoping to shed some light on my own wo...

beatricefarl

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Medication.

I'm sorry for posting yet again. But I've been on ndt since March last year and starting to feel a little disheartened as I can't truely say I've ever felt...

I'm sorry for posting yet again. But I've been on ndt since March last year and ...

Soph43

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Functional medicine doctor Wales

Can anyone please recommend a functional medicine doctor in Wales? Many thanks in advance

Can anyone please recommend a functional medicine doctor in Wales? Many thanks i...

NatAnnBett123

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Newbie experiencing Insomnia

Hello! About 2 weeks ago my thyroxine was increased from 50 to 75mcg as my blood tests were getting worse. I used to SLEEEEEP haha! I had absolutely no issues...

Hello! About 2 weeks ago my thyroxine was increased from 50 to 75mcg as my blood...

tmroey

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Medicheck Results

Hi Can any body help with my test results - my GP says that TSH is ok nothing wrong but i have many symptoms Test Results as follows Hi Just received my...

Hi Can any body help with my test results - my GP says that TSH is ok nothing w...

SONIC123

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Needing a higher dose for a short while???

Hi, is it unusual to need a slightly higher dose for only a short while? I ask because I was stabilised for years on 125 mcg and felt good then with...

Hi, is it unusual to need a slightly higher dose for only a short while? I ask b...

Sarahlouise1980

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Am i under medicated

Serum TSH level 1.6 (0.27-4.2) Serum free T4 level 17 pmol/l (11.22.0) Im on 50mcg levo and dont feel too bad apart from weight gain , muscle aches and...

Serum TSH level 1.6 (0.27-4.2) Serum free T4 level 17 pmol/l (11.22.0) Im on 50...

Jennymiddle

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Cause of infertility?

Hi all this is my first post - I would really appreciate some advice please if anyone can shed any light? I’m 25 years old, and my husband and I have been...

Hi all this is my first post - I would really appreciate some advice please if a...

damask

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Increase your Magnesium intake

Overview on Magnesium by Dr Joseph Mercola Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in your body and the second most common intracellular cation...

Overview on Magnesium by Dr Joseph Mercola Magnesium is the fourth most abundant...

mourneadventurer

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Do I have thyroid / adrenal problems?

I'm male and early 20s with a few symptoms that have persisted for about 8 years. Chronic fatigue, voice problems, low stamina, low libido, brain fog and more...

I'm male and early 20s with a few symptoms that have persisted for about 8 years...

thyroidorwhat

•6 years ago

4 Replies

T3 online

Where can I buy T3 have ran out and feeling very un easy as without these I suffered with every symtom 😢

Where can I buy T3 have ran out and feeling very un easy as without these I suff...

Alison42

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Changed from Erfa to Nature-Throid

I have had to change from Erfa Thyroid to Nature-Throid, as my NHS supply has dried up and I couldn't find Erfa available anywhere else. Should I be taking...

I have had to change from Erfa Thyroid to Nature-Throid, as my NHS supply has dr...

AiryFairie

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Help my knee has a pulse

Im struggling with irritating throbbing veins and very sensitive to drugs, just put on Liothyronine t3 done in a compound lab, I only took 2.5 much and...

Im struggling with irritating throbbing veins and very sensitive to drugs, just ...

Rhondy

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Palpitations

Hello, I'm on 100mcg levothyroxine And 10mg propranolol. I have been having palpitations which I've never had previously Are they side effects of thyroxine?

Hello, I'm on 100mcg levothyroxine And 10mg propranolol. I have been having palp...

geegee888

•6 years ago

23 Replies

A good dairy milk substitute I find. Photo attached.

When using with porridge, I add 50% water, though you can add all 100% if you prefer a richer flavour. I find if want a nice hit drink, it warms well in a pan...

When using with porridge, I add 50% water, though you can add all 100% if you pr...

Poppy_the_cat

•6 years ago

2 Replies

A good dairy milk substitute I find. Photo attached.

When using with porridge, I add 50% water, though you can add all 100% if you prefer a richer flavour. I find if want a nice hit drink, it warms well in a pan...

When using with porridge, I add 50% water, though you can add all 100% if you pr...

Poppy_the_cat

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Fed up - painful, aching muscles, stiffness and swollen ankles, tiring easily, palpitations

Hi Would appreciate some advice. I was diagnosed last May - since Aug last year have been on 100mcg levo. In Oct, GP decided results were OK and refused an...

Hi Would appreciate some advice. I was diagnosed last May - since Aug last year...

MiniMum97

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Quorn ?

Hello I've just been diagnosed with underactive thyroid and been on levothyroxine for about 4 weeks now I don't know if feeling any better yet cos was put on...

Hello I've just been diagnosed with underactive thyroid and been on levothyroxi...

Troya18

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Chronic fatigue

Should I still be like this my bloods two weeks ago Tsh 11 T4 19 T3 3.2 Since then I have been taking 100 t4 was on alternate 75/100 I am so tired I can...

Should I still be like this my bloods two weeks ago Tsh 11 T4 19 T3 3.2 Since t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Prescription for Naturethroid in UK

I am going to be moving to the UK from the US in August. My doctor here prescribes me naturethroid and I want to continue on it as I find it works well for...

I am going to be moving to the UK from the US in August. My doctor here prescri...

Helenji

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Recommendations for a private Endocrinologist in North West (UK)

Hi, just wondering if anyone has any good recommendations for a private Endo for hypothyroid hashimotos in North West of England / North Wales? I don’t know...

Hi, just wondering if anyone has any good recommendations for a private Endo for...

Littlemiss_shopper

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid and synthroid questions.

Hello. I was recently prescribed 0.025 levothyroxine, and it seems like my symptoms are getting worse. I'm more tired and have trouble getting up in the...

Hello. I was recently prescribed 0.025 levothyroxine, and it seems like my sympt...

hades10109

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2018

Looking for medical evidence to take to docs about keeping TSH low

New here - Thyroid Advice

Recently Diagnosed

Greetings Throidians!

Normal range blood test!

"Unknown" TPO antibodies result

Gp kindly trying to prescribe NDT

question to members on NDT having gone through menopause

Newbie! Looking for some advice on "normal" test results.

Medication.

Functional medicine doctor Wales

Newbie experiencing Insomnia

Medicheck Results

Needing a higher dose for a short while???

Am i under medicated

Cause of infertility?

Increase your Magnesium intake

Do I have thyroid / adrenal problems?

T3 online

Changed from Erfa to Nature-Throid

Help my knee has a pulse

Palpitations

A good dairy milk substitute I find. Photo attached.

A good dairy milk substitute I find. Photo attached.

Fed up - painful, aching muscles, stiffness and swollen ankles, tiring easily, palpitations

Quorn ?

Chronic fatigue

Prescription for Naturethroid in UK

Recommendations for a private Endocrinologist in North West (UK)

Thyroid and synthroid questions.

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

✏️ Have you signed the UK Government Petition for Thyroid Research Funding?

Topics

Archive