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Too much NDT perhaps?

During the last year I've struggled to raise my NDT dose because i seemed to create adverse symptoms. However after about a year of taking various supplements...

During the last year I've struggled to raise my NDT dose because i seemed to cre...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

The weight issue!!!!

I’m within range on all my test results. Everything is within range albeit at the low end! I’m a gluten free and lactose free. I eat better and healthier...

I’m within range on all my test results. Everything is within range albeit at th...

Snoddyoddbod

•6 years ago

3 Replies

should I give T3 a go?

Hi - I have an underactive thyroid - I take 100mg of levothyroxine daily. I have done for 5 years since I was pregnant with my last child. I suffer with very...

Hi - I have an underactive thyroid - I take 100mg of levothyroxine daily. I have...

Vikkidutts

•6 years ago

14 Replies

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Iodine

Can anyone confirm what type of iodine is used in levothyroxine? I use povidone iodine (diluted) on my dog sometimes for itchy skin from mowed grass. After...

Can anyone confirm what type of iodine is used in levothyroxine? I use povidone ...

Flipper22

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Desperate and need help

I am getting a bit desperate. Last year, after a bout of illness and rt3, I got myself right, and was feeling as well as I could have expected. I was 9st7lbs...

I am getting a bit desperate. Last year, after a bout of illness and rt3, I got...

MrsRaven

•6 years ago

45 Replies

New to this site

I am Jo, I have Cushing's disease, Ulcerative colitis, polymyalgia, and associated problems. I have no thyroid function, do have been on increasing doses of...

I am Jo, I have Cushing's disease, Ulcerative colitis, polymyalgia, and associat...

Hidden

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Advice please on Levo??

I have a goitre and my tsh was high (not quite high enough to be prescribed Levo) and I had lots of symptoms. For over a year now I have been taking Levo...

I have a goitre and my tsh was high (not quite high enough to be prescribed Levo...

Joybells123

•6 years ago

1 Reply

What to do about raised antibodies- advice please!

Hi there, I am a regular reader of this forum but this is my first post. I was a recurring Graves sufferer on carbimazole for 3 years before finally having...

Hi there, I am a regular reader of this forum but this is my first post. I was a...

Dlm3557

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Suppressed TSH 🤷🏼‍♀️

I reassured my GP on Friday that my suppressed TSH & low FT4 was expected as I’m on T3 only. I’m sure my Endo might have said this and that’s where I got it...

I reassured my GP on Friday that my suppressed TSH & low FT4 was expected as I’m...

MissFG

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Teva problems

Hello everyone, new to this site. I have had thyroidectomy 30 years ago after birth of my first son so have been on levothyroxine ever since. Always ok apart...

Hello everyone, new to this site. I have had thyroidectomy 30 years ago after bi...

DoeStewart

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Advised to stop thyroxine after 20 years.

Hi I'm a 71 year old woman who was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid about 20 years ago after I had private blood tests. My GP said I was in normal range...

Hi I'm a 71 year old woman who was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid about 2...

Topsy147

•6 years ago

34 Replies

Synthetic HRT?

My gynaecologist suggested we try Femoston 2/10 for hot flushes. Has anyone tried this or a similar drug? For the past few years, I've been on Oestrogel and...

My gynaecologist suggested we try Femoston 2/10 for hot flushes. Has anyone trie...

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Recent Blood test Report & Swelling Thyroid Gland

Good Morning All, Recently i Visit to my consultant for Blood Test right now my Result is FT 3 - 9.37 (Ranges 3.1 - 6.8) FT 4 - 24.84 (Ranges 13.1 - 21.3)...

Good Morning All, Recently i Visit to my consultant for Blood Test right now my ...

BappyBD

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Should I go on medication for tried treatment or this is still borderline

My serum TSH level is 5.59 miu/litre. While serum free T4 level is 18 miu/l I have internal cold especially in the evening. Legs feel like they are on fire and...

My serum TSH level is 5.59 miu/litre. While serum free T4 level is 18 miu/l I ha...

Bennyalli

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Im new here

Hi, I'm new here. I'm having problems with my body absorbing my levothyroxine. My first TSH level was 374. The next one after my dosage was upped was 46....

Hi, I'm new here. I'm having problems with my body absorbing my levothyroxine. ...

ruthchance

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Update

Hi all, After some false starts and horrible issues like panic attacks and tachycardia things have settled a bit. The panic has subsided but I have been told I...

Hi all, After some false starts and horrible issues like panic attacks and tachy...

MPG1972

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Really interesting podcast re hormones and thyroid

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/feel-better-live-more/id1333552422?mt=2&i=405288077

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/feel-better-live-more/id1333552422?mt=2&i=40...

AnnieGamm

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Body temperature changed

Hi I’m hypothyroid with a tsh of 2.2 as of two weeks ago. Over the past few days been feeling hot then cold. Sometimes even clammy. Could this be thyroid...

Hi I’m hypothyroid with a tsh of 2.2 as of two weeks ago. Over the past few days...

Dewberry1

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Private Endocrinologist in London wanted

I’m looking for a different private endocrinologist in London or near London. I’ve emailed thyroid UK to ask if I can have a copy of their list, but I wondered...

I’m looking for a different private endocrinologist in London or near London. I’...

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Antacids

Hi I've been taking settlers antacids to try and relieve some Dreadful trapped wind, and just glanced at the leaflet and said it interacts with levo. Should it...

Hi I've been taking settlers antacids to try and relieve some Dreadful trapped w...

misswinky34

•6 years ago

33 Replies

T3 Assay

Hi everyone Not been feeling to great recently so had a private blood test. What is a t3 assay? The range is 1.3-3.1 my level 1.6. Is this a useful idea test...

Hi everyone Not been feeling to great recently so had a private blood test. Wha...

Dewberry1

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Confused about symptoms

Hi Everyone, I'm newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism . My father also has it and it runs in my family. I'm 48 and suspecting Ive had this most of my life since...

Hi Everyone, I'm newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism . My father also has it and...

trman

•6 years ago

8 Replies

I am new here. Does anyone take Adrene Vive? If so, what time of day?

When is it the best time to take AdreneVive? Morning or Night?

tericollette

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Confused hypo/hyper with gabapentin

I have terrible throbbing, burning and needles in my feet. A heaviness. My elbows and hips hurt too alithough not as bad or as easily as my feet. My GP told me...

I have terrible throbbing, burning and needles in my feet. A heaviness. My elbow...

Melissa1105

•6 years ago

54 Replies

TSH supressed again GP & Endo keep changing my dose

Hello good people, I need some clever minds to help me. I am struggling to attain a euthyroid state as my GP and Endo keep changing my dose of combination...

Hello good people, I need some clever minds to help me. I am struggling to atta...

amasufindme

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Prednisolone eye drops

My husband has been prescribed prednisolone eye drops 2 a day for his eye inflammation due to TED. It looks like they are very pricey so he will ask his GP to...

My husband has been prescribed prednisolone eye drops 2 a day for his eye inflam...

Kari55

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Travelling with Graves disease

Hi I'm desperately wanting some advise. I’ve been on 20mg carbimazole since the beginning of November. My recent levels are: T4 13.5 (9.0- 23.0) T3 4.0...

Hi I'm desperately wanting some advise. I’ve been on 20mg carbimazole since the ...

Garbbo

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Private Endocrinologist Thyroid UK List

I’m looking for a different private endocrinologist in London or near London. I’ve emailed thyroid UK to ask if I can have a copy of their list, but I wondered...

I’m looking for a different private endocrinologist in London or near London. I’...

Hidden

•6 years ago

5 Replies

T3/T4 Dosage

Hypothyroid, newly diagnosed Hashi, switched to Levothyroxine 50mcg & Liothyronine 5mcg(3x’s week). Major lifestyle changes too. Last labs: Free...

Hypothyroid, newly diagnosed Hashi, switched to Levothyroxine 50mcg & Liothyroni...

Kayaker5

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Thyroid or menopause

Is it thyroid or menopause. I’m approaching 60. Since I was 50 I have jumped from a size 14 to 18. Struggled to lose weight. My late mother was the same until...

Is it thyroid or menopause. I’m approaching 60. Since I was 50 I have jumped fro...

Saffchops60

•6 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for March 2018

Too much NDT perhaps?

The weight issue!!!!

should I give T3 a go?

Iodine

Desperate and need help

New to this site

Advice please on Levo??

What to do about raised antibodies- advice please!

Suppressed TSH 🤷🏼‍♀️

Teva problems

Advised to stop thyroxine after 20 years.

Synthetic HRT?

Recent Blood test Report & Swelling Thyroid Gland

Should I go on medication for tried treatment or this is still borderline

Im new here

Update

Really interesting podcast re hormones and thyroid

Body temperature changed

Private Endocrinologist in London wanted

Antacids

T3 Assay

Confused about symptoms

I am new here. Does anyone take Adrene Vive? If so, what time of day?

Confused hypo/hyper with gabapentin

TSH supressed again GP & Endo keep changing my dose

Prednisolone eye drops

Travelling with Graves disease

Private Endocrinologist Thyroid UK List

T3/T4 Dosage

Thyroid or menopause

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