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Another GP story

I saw another GP at the practice yesterday, as I was experiencing worrying breathlessness. She suggested an xray referral, and I explained I had a chest xray...

I saw another GP at the practice yesterday, as I was experiencing worrying breat...

mouldylocks

•6 years ago

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Reduction of Thyroxine

Hi my doctor suggested I should reduce my medication because the blood tests showed I was over medicating, from 125mg to 125mg one day then 100mg the following...

Hi my doctor suggested I should reduce my medication because the blood tests sho...

Dobby

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Latest results - advice please

I was diagnosed with sub-clinical hypothyroidism 2 years ago. Since then I have been steadily increasing my dose of levo and I’m currently taking 112mcg. To...

I was diagnosed with sub-clinical hypothyroidism 2 years ago. Since then I have...

Bagster2

•6 years ago

9 Replies

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Rather confused about where I'm going?

Almost 3 months ago I began taking 25 mgs of T3 as Levothyroxine was having no effect on my Hashi symptoms and reduced my 75 mgs of Levothyroxine to...

Almost 3 months ago I began taking 25 mgs of T3 as Levothyroxine was ...

Baobabs

•6 years ago

28 Replies

How I can help someone with Graves's disease causing bad anxiety?

I'm a hypo myself but my boss is a hyper. She was due for radio iodine treatment but when she went for her appt they were concerned about her eyes and they...

I'm a hypo myself but my boss is a hyper. She was due for radio iodine treatmen...

amlstevenson

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Newly diagnosed

Hello everyone, I am a newly diagnosed hypo patient and was wondering if my doctor should have put me on the thyroid register, is this automatic or should I...

Hello everyone, I am a newly diagnosed hypo patient and was wondering if my doct...

barb62

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Has anyone tried Indium for hormones?

I'm considering trying it but can't find much information. It's a trace mineral/metal. Supposed to help memory, sleep, hormones, more energy.

I'm considering trying it but can't find much information. It's a trace mineral...

Soldieress

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Link between Hypothyroidism and Peripheral Artery Disease

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone here knows if there is any known link between Hypothyroidism and Artery Disease. I have been hypothyroid since 2007 I...

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone here knows if there is any known link between...

norwood1

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Levotyrox and cardiac rythme

Hey Please I want to ask if any body get palpitations after taking levotyrox Thank U

Hey Please I want to ask if any body get palpitations after taking levotyrox Tha...

Raoudha

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Itching

Recently my tablets for my thyroid under active had to be upped to 275 mg this has caused my skin to become terrible it was always dry but now i feel lousy all...

Recently my tablets for my thyroid under active had to be upped to 275 mg this h...

quietoneme

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Help with results for a newbie please!

Hi! I was hoping some of you might be able to help me with the results from my latest lab test. I am a bit new to this. Have been diagnosed since Jan, but knew...

Hi! I was hoping some of you might be able to help me with the results from my l...

Priyapriya

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Blood Test Results?

I posted on here a couple of weeks ago about my blood tests and have now done private ones. Would it be possible to tell me what they mean? HAEMATOLOGY...

I posted on here a couple of weeks ago about my blood tests and have now done pr...

Freedonfgter1993

•6 years ago

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How TSH and FT3 change during the year

A new paper in Thyroid showing changes in TSH and FT3 over the year. Thyroid Vol. 28, No. 4 Thyroid Dysfunction: Hypothyroidism, Thyrotoxicosis, and Thyroid...

A new paper in Thyroid showing changes in TSH and FT3 over the year. Thyroid Vol...

diogenes

Remembering•6 years ago

17 Replies

Suspected hypothyroid

I have had my thyroid tested and it has come back as 4.24. Ive bern told that is hogh by my g.p. but wiithin the normal range. I do have all the symptoms of...

I have had my thyroid tested and it has come back as 4.24. Ive bern told that is...

Liztook

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Liothyronine stopped - which way to turn

Hi All, I recently moved to Lancashire from London and my new GP has told me they won't prescribe me any more Liothyronine. (I was on a T4/T3 combo - I have...

Hi All, I recently moved to Lancashire from London and my new GP has told me the...

BBLYTH

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Think I have underactive thyroid but blood tests normal?

I have every single symptom there is on an underactive thyroid but my doctor said my thyroid levels are normal. Not sure what to do, is there any chance. that...

I have every single symptom there is on an underactive thyroid but my doctor sai...

alice2800

•6 years ago

4 Replies

T4 to T3 conversion problem, calling Seaside Susie and friends for advice please!

Dear Forum Friends, Can you advise if I should add T4 to my current regime? I have DIO2 double mutation and was diagnosed hypothyroid last year, I have been...

Dear Forum Friends, Can you advise if I should add T4 to my current regime? I ha...

DemelzaPoldark

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Advice on when to increase t3 please.

Last week I swapped 25t4 for 6.25t3. So now I'm taking 75t4 and 25t3. How soon after this can I increase t3 by another 6.25? I wanted to lower my ft4 and...

Last week I swapped 25t4 for 6.25t3. So now I'm taking 75t4 and 25t3. How soon a...

Clara9

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Have I got it wrong, do I have Hashimoto's or a metabolic disorder or chronically stressed?

Hi, Have posted thyroid results previously. Been short of breath for 18 months and last 4 months, feeling of suffocation. Feel constantly like I've been...

Hi, Have posted thyroid results previously. Been short of breath for 18 months ...

Highland49

•6 years ago

45 Replies

The Functional Approach to Hypothyroidism. Has anyone read this book by Kenneth Blanchard? No mention of Hashimoto's!

My Husband bought a copy and I started reading last night, short book. He clearly doesn't subscribe to the fixation with TSH test, good. He uses T3 alongside...

My Husband bought a copy and I started reading last night, short book. He clear...

crimple

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Is it safe to take cbd oil with Levothyroxine?

Hi All, I've recently started taking 25mg of Levothyroxine (am totally confused about my blood results, will talk about that in a separate post) and neither...

Hi All, I've recently started taking 25mg of Levothyroxine (am totally confused ...

Louisa45

•6 years ago

34 Replies

TSH 1-.1 & FT4 15 - Could I be hypothyroid?

I'm a 26 y/o Male from the UK - my doctor tested my thyroid recently as I have host of symptoms that lead me to believe my thyroid may not be functioning...

I'm a 26 y/o Male from the UK - my doctor tested my thyroid recently as I have h...

canyouhearmeaya

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Swollen optic

Hello Everyone, My spirit is kind of low, as I learn yesterday my optic nerve is swollen in both of my eyes. I been reading a lot of different things on the...

Hello Everyone, My spirit is kind of low, as I learn yesterday my optic nerve ...

patNshal

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Does anyone know what my possibilities could be since I'm off Methamizole

Well told to stop taking Methamizole until I go back in 2 weeks for a TSH since my last TSH was 5.6 and Methamizole is only prescribe for Graves, so I'm left...

Well told to stop taking Methamizole until I go back in 2 weeks for a TSH since ...

sarajuarez2912

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Help with results

Thyroxine t4 free 1.14......range 0.82-1.77 TSH 0.921...range 0.450-4.500....... Triiodothyronine,free serum 2.9.....range2.0-4.4........ Vitamin b12...

Thyroxine t4 free 1.14......range 0.82-1.77 TSH 0.921...range 0.450-4.500........

5858

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Swapping Sanofi Cynomel 25mg with Sanofi Thybon 20 Henning.... Are they compatible regarding potrncy

thinking of swapping, has anybody tried it and what were the side effects of any please?

thinking of swapping, has anybody tried it and what were the side effects of an...

jennylynch1

•6 years ago

3 Replies

New to hypothyroidism

Help! I've been diagnosed with hypothyroidism at the end of February. I had been feeling ill for months but fobbed off by one particular gp. Eventually,...

Help! I've been diagnosed with hypothyroidism at the end of February. I had been...

Celestineuk

•6 years ago

9 Replies

New to thyroid problems.

Have been on 25mg Levi. Having first dr appt Wednesday 25th. Is anyone bothered with itching and sores on body and black and blue marks. Is there his from the...

Have been on 25mg Levi. Having first dr appt Wednesday 25th. Is anyone bothered ...

Bubba5127

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Serum negative?

Hi all, I was recently told by my Dr that he thinks I have Hashimoto’s, based on my symptoms - low body temp, sensitivity to cold (and sometimes hot), weight...

Hi all, I was recently told by my Dr that he thinks I have Hashimoto’s, based o...

Nurseladybird

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Any help greatly appreciated

Hi everyone, I am blown away by the wealth of information on this forum, and how lovely and helpful everyone is. I have been struggling for years and am really...

Hi everyone, I am blown away by the wealth of information on this forum, and how...

Fid10

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2018

Another GP story

Reduction of Thyroxine

Latest results - advice please

Rather confused about where I'm going?

How I can help someone with Graves's disease causing bad anxiety?

Newly diagnosed

Has anyone tried Indium for hormones?

Link between Hypothyroidism and Peripheral Artery Disease

Levotyrox and cardiac rythme

Itching

Help with results for a newbie please!

Blood Test Results?

How TSH and FT3 change during the year

Suspected hypothyroid

Liothyronine stopped - which way to turn

Think I have underactive thyroid but blood tests normal?

T4 to T3 conversion problem, calling Seaside Susie and friends for advice please!

Advice on when to increase t3 please.

Have I got it wrong, do I have Hashimoto's or a metabolic disorder or chronically stressed?

The Functional Approach to Hypothyroidism. Has anyone read this book by Kenneth Blanchard? No mention of Hashimoto's!

Is it safe to take cbd oil with Levothyroxine?

TSH 1-.1 & FT4 15 - Could I be hypothyroid?

Swollen optic

Does anyone know what my possibilities could be since I'm off Methamizole

Help with results

Swapping Sanofi Cynomel 25mg with Sanofi Thybon 20 Henning.... Are they compatible regarding potrncy

New to hypothyroidism

New to thyroid problems.

Serum negative?

Any help greatly appreciated

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