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Frankly, the state of levo research is embarassing

https://www.verywell.com/hypothyroidism-often-unrelieved-by-levothyroxine-4114322 It does not take rocket science to work out that T4 does not at times convert...

https://www.verywell.com/hypothyroidism-often-unrelieved-by-levothyroxine-411432...

Danielj1

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Hyper and chest pains

My granddaughter was diagnosed hyperthyroid last year and put on Carbimazole. She is presently prescribed 20mcg Carbimazole and 30mcg Levothyroxine. She has...

My granddaughter was diagnosed hyperthyroid last year and put on Carbimazole. Sh...

Barb1949

•6 years ago

12 Replies

DIO2 Testing - Word of Caution 23andMe

Just in case anyone is planning on getting testing via 23andMe to check your DIO2 genes, I've just got my report through last weekend, having ordered it in the...

Just in case anyone is planning on getting testing via 23andMe to check your DIO...

UrsaP

•6 years ago

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Man on the edge

Im aged 42 and have suffered with Crohns since the age of 22. Over the past year I have suffered from fatigue more than usual, I just put it down to Crohns and...

Im aged 42 and have suffered with Crohns since the age of 22. Over the past year...

DrewDrewDrew

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Blood cortisol test

Hello, I've ordered some tests from Medi checks for blood cortisol, blood Adrenal Antibodies and blood Dhea. I am going to my local hospital Monday to have the...

Hello, I've ordered some tests from Medi checks for blood cortisol, blood Adrena...

arjs1973

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Dr Bernard Willis

Hi I'm looking at seeing Dr Willis. If anyone has seen him could you please pm with your experiences? I suffer from fibromyalgia and all my blood tests come...

Hi I'm looking at seeing Dr Willis. If anyone has seen him could you please pm ...

leannem123

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Hypothyroid and Depression/etc

Just come from a second opinion from GP and he won't refer me and said I have mental health issues. I've been off levythyroxine since Dec on the guidance of a...

Just come from a second opinion from GP and he won't refer me and said I have me...

Niki345

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Being aneasethised for the first time! Worries!

Good afternoon guys. So in the next 6-8 weeks I will be having my first surgery. I am having a full thyroidectomy due to Graves disease and would like any...

Good afternoon guys. So in the next 6-8 weeks I will be having my first surgery....

GSD83

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Different doctors telling me different things...

Im new to this site so please bare with me! I have had several blood tests recently and all but one came back showing that I have underactive thyroid, but only...

Im new to this site so please bare with me! I have had several blood tests recen...

Bleugh

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Kefir Diary Update: How Probiotics need Prebiotics in unison for maximum efficiency & benefit to the gut biome...message from Chris Kresser

This landed in my inbox and indeed reminded me of Dr Michael Mosley's advice with regard to Probiotics. In one of his excellent TV programmes he mentioned how...

This landed in my inbox and indeed reminded me of Dr Michael Mosley's advice wit...

Poppy_the_cat

•6 years ago

25 Replies

How long to recover from over-medication if quit cold turkey

Help! I have been on NDT 3.5-4 grains: I Titrated up in only 2.5 months and I think I made a big mistake and am way over medicated. My heart has been racing,...

Help! I have been on NDT 3.5-4 grains: I Titrated up in only 2.5 months and I th...

biowarrior

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Thybon Henning T3 - Insomnia anyone?

Is anyone else taking this medication, and if so, have they had any side effects? I'm on my second attempt at taking it (5mcg in addition to 100mcg T4), and...

Is anyone else taking this medication, and if so, have they had any side effects...

Emily78

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Test results

New test results is the top one t3 which I did not think they done now

JAN86

•6 years ago

6 Replies

LDN Experience

Hi I just wanted to share with you all where I am up to with taking LDN. I started taking 1.5mg two weeks ago, with a view to increasing every fortnight by...

Hi I just wanted to share with you all where I am up to with taking LDN. I star...

Whitney2017

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Better You Magnesium Gel - update

I applied this to my legs, balls of feet & arches & can report back it's good for pain relief. However my legs muscles remain tired & tight. I've only used it...

I applied this to my legs, balls of feet & arches & can report back it's good fo...

Paula101

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Tpo graves disease after baby

I've had problems with my thyroid since having baby last July it now seems be improving but my thyroid antibodies test has got worse I've asked for results...

I've had problems with my thyroid since having baby last July it now seems be im...

Flowerpotgirl

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Endo refuses that there is anything wrong with my results today and just stay as I am what do you all think?

Can u please advise me should I see a private consultant? I experience dizzy feelings all day, funny feelings in head , muscle tiredness , heart palpitations...

Can u please advise me should I see a private consultant? I experience dizzy fee...

Holza

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Heart problems, unclear test results

My results came in today, I have been experiencing tachycardia, extrasystoles, dizziness and difficulty breathing during extrasystoles. I went for a heart echo...

My results came in today, I have been experiencing tachycardia, extrasystoles, d...

tangeorge

•6 years ago

10 Replies

My thyroid was killed thru Dr prescribed radiation but not removed. Still get palps. Cardiologist says magnesium oxide 200 mg can help. ???

Radiation was bout 7 years ago. I'm on levothyroxin 75mcg. I seen the cardiologist because thyroid Dr said palps were not because of thyroid.

Radiation was bout 7 years ago. I'm on levothyroxin 75mcg. I seen the cardiologi...

Hidden

•6 years ago

4 Replies

New CCG guidance

After speaking to my PCT Medicine Mgt twice today and my Endo’s secretary I’ve found that it’s the hospital that have blacklisted my Endo being able to...

After speaking to my PCT Medicine Mgt twice today and my Endo’s secretary I’ve f...

MissFG

•6 years ago

34 Replies

Results

Hi guys! Just got my nhs results and wondering if anyone can make sense of it for me please? I've been a bit all over the place with trying to get dose of...

Hi guys! Just got my nhs results and wondering if anyone can make sense of it f...

Beverly14

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Gluten and mood

I've been strictly gluten free for about a month. I then slipped up and ate a product with Gluten in it a day later my mood has dropped and I feel very...

I've been strictly gluten free for about a month. I then slipped up and ate a pr...

seekingjenna71

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Are thyroid issues the real problem here?

My problems are that I am experiencing the following symptoms : Sores in the corner of my mouth Constant constipation Gradual weight increase Poor memory...

My problems are that I am experiencing the following symptoms : Sores in the cor...

Lozzie999

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Should I be taking Thyroxine or not ?

Hi I am really after some help, I was told about a year and a half ago that I had Hashimoto’s after a blood test revealed I had very high antibodies (1300) at...

Hi I am really after some help, I was told about a year and a half ago that I ha...

Churchy12

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Upset tummy should l stop meds.

Hi l wonder if anyone has any advice about my meds. I don't have access to a Dr as I'm abroad for a while. I'm on a camping site in my caravan. There is a...

Hi l wonder if anyone has any advice about my meds. I don't have access to a Dr ...

teen17

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Thyroid adrenal pineal ?? What is it urrggg!!! Help lol

Hi I have constant lower back ache joint pain and nausea I can’t gain weight and have ibs - just sent off to confirm is ibs not ibd so that’s not confirmed -...

Hi I have constant lower back ache joint pain and nausea I can’t gain weight and...

lostmyoldlogin

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Results and upping Meds

Hi there My last recents from Feb are below still waiting on some to come back including full iron panel and folate plus updated b12. However my Endo has...

Hi there My last recents from Feb are below still waiting on some to come back i...

mistygrey

•6 years ago

3 Replies

When and why would u have your thyroid removed when hypo???

I wouldnt say my thyroid gland is really noticably large but i think it looks larger as im slim with a slim neck... After 9 years of stable thyroid levels with...

I wouldnt say my thyroid gland is really noticably large but i think it looks la...

ThyroidObsessed

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Snow gone, sun out!

Morning everyone 🙂 I hope this is the case for us all. Lovely here, so out I go. Could do with staying in as my legs are sore. However I'm going to...

Morning everyone 🙂 I hope this is the case for us all. Lovely here, so out I go...

Paula101

•6 years ago

2 Replies

B12

I’m now on my first block of b12 injections as I had to have bloods done as been suffering from bad headaches and my Neurologist I’ve been under sent me back...

I’m now on my first block of b12 injections as I had to have bloods done as been...

Sueirving

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for March 2018

Frankly, the state of levo research is embarassing

Hyper and chest pains

DIO2 Testing - Word of Caution 23andMe

Man on the edge

Blood cortisol test

Dr Bernard Willis

Hypothyroid and Depression/etc

Being aneasethised for the first time! Worries!

Different doctors telling me different things...

Kefir Diary Update: How Probiotics need Prebiotics in unison for maximum efficiency & benefit to the gut biome...message from Chris Kresser

How long to recover from over-medication if quit cold turkey

Thybon Henning T3 - Insomnia anyone?

Test results

LDN Experience

Better You Magnesium Gel - update

Tpo graves disease after baby

Endo refuses that there is anything wrong with my results today and just stay as I am what do you all think?

Heart problems, unclear test results

My thyroid was killed thru Dr prescribed radiation but not removed. Still get palps. Cardiologist says magnesium oxide 200 mg can help. ???

New CCG guidance

Results

Gluten and mood

Are thyroid issues the real problem here?

Should I be taking Thyroxine or not ?

Upset tummy should l stop meds.

Thyroid adrenal pineal ?? What is it urrggg!!! Help lol

Results and upping Meds

When and why would u have your thyroid removed when hypo???

Snow gone, sun out!

B12

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