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Taking NDT been on it for 2 months now only slight improvement I’ve got 2 bottles of Metavive Does anyone take it and feel much better ?

Hi I’ve been on Nature Throid for two months now , I do feel so much better than on Levo ! I was wondering whether to switch over to Metavive I’ve got 2 full...

Hi I’ve been on Nature Throid for two months now , I do feel so much better than...

Kazbe

•6 years ago

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3 years down the line...

Hello all! It's been 3 years since I first posted on here, and i thought it was time to catch up. Thank you to everyone who helped me on the start of my...

Hello all! It's been 3 years since I first posted on here, and i thought it was...

Aeracognie

•6 years ago

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My TFT appears to be all over the place

11 April 2018 TSH 0.005 (0.34-4) FT4 10.1 (7-16) FT3 6.2 (3.8-6) Hashimoto’s for 36 years. Recent dose reduction from 100mcg to 75mcg. Previous blood test was...

11 April 2018 TSH 0.005 (0.34-4) FT4 10.1 (7-16) FT3 6.2 (3.8-6) Hashimoto’s for...

Blondiejayjay

•6 years ago

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Help please working out where I am in range..maths not my strong point!!

Hi clever folk ;-) My last T3 test in September was 5.43 (3.10-6.80) and I felt really well. Just got results back from test on Monday and the results are 4.7...

Hi clever folk ;-) My last T3 test in September was 5.43 (3.10-6.80) and I felt ...

NatChap

•6 years ago

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Consultant refused to prescribe thyroxine, believes symptoms are caused by low oestrogen (FSH 112.7 iu/L) but TPO abs 365. TSH 3.86. HRT?

Saw consultant endo this morning. Main symptoms are fatigue, lethargy (can't stand or walk for long) and shortness of breath, feeling like I'm suffocating. Had...

Saw consultant endo this morning. Main symptoms are fatigue, lethargy (can't sta...

Highland49

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Latest test results

After a repeat blood test after 3 months of the first my results are the following: TSH 6.5 (Jan 5.92) FT4/FT3 don't have these to hand but GP showed they were...

After a repeat blood test after 3 months of the first my results are the followi...

anthonyj89

•6 years ago

4 Replies

How Can I get T3?

Hi Having seen an Endo privately, my levo has been increased slightly and I have been advised to take iron for my hairloss, in the liquid form as I suffer...

Hi Having seen an Endo privately, my levo has been increased slightly and I ha...

cherylwadey

•6 years ago

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T3 dosing

Hi I was started on 10mcg t3 a couple of weeks ago. Felt the difference within a few days, less tired, bowels much better and head feels less dry. I’m due for...

Hi I was started on 10mcg t3 a couple of weeks ago. Felt the difference within a...

Slappiduck

•6 years ago

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Too high or too low dose.

Hi my last ten was 0.26 on thyroxine 125 one day and112.5 the next.Lovely so tired,raised to 125 a day ,felt but better in myself by terrible hip and knee...

Hi my last ten was 0.26 on thyroxine 125 one day and112.5 the next.Lovely so tir...

susiebow

•6 years ago

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Struggling at the moment

I'm really struggling at the moment. I've been on 100mcg of Levo with 10mcg T3 for 19 weeks now, the past couple of weeks I've been feeling exhausted again,...

I'm really struggling at the moment. I've been on 100mcg of Levo with 10mcg T3 f...

Hidden

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Take extra t3 after running/excersise?

Is it a good or bad idea to take an extra dose say 3-6mcg t3 after running? I feel that after running I'm so much worse for a day or two. My levels are...

Is it a good or bad idea to take an extra dose say 3-6mcg t3 after running? I fe...

Sallyn

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Lost weight

Hi all just wondering if you loose weight it affect your medication because I’ve suddenly gone really tired at 3 pm and need a sleep do you think I need my...

Hi all just wondering if you loose weight it affect your medication because I’ve...

trudyfitzs

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Biting the Bullet and going private

Thank you for the recent advise and help. I am on another page for Antisolophipid syndrome ( blood clots) but over the past year I have had symptoms for...

Thank you for the recent advise and help. I am on another page for Antisolophip...

Kittybaker

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Test results from blue horizon help

I have received my test which look ok but im still feeling terrible.Sore joints headaches, brain fog mental healht suffering the worst. hot an cold parts of my...

I have received my test which look ok but im still feeling terrible.Sore joints ...

Tradoc

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Need info on change of medicine

Need info about weight loss with levothyroxine.lm so depressed want change in medication.

Need info about weight loss with levothyroxine.lm so depressed want change in me...

Popejohnpaul2

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid medicine

So fed up of medicine making me skin and bones.i feel worse with levothyroxine and want a medicine change .doctor isnt listening

So fed up of medicine making me skin and bones.i feel worse with levothyroxine a...

Popejohnpaul2

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Recent Results assistance please

Have had a generic docs TSH test free T4 and Free T3 can someone comment on the results please my last test my TSH was 6.8 back in November. Results now TSH...

Have had a generic docs TSH test free T4 and Free T3 can someone comment on the ...

Popsta

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Help with test results.

Can someone please advise on my recent Medicheck results. I have showN these to my GP but she cannot even tell me if I have Hasimotos and says all my thyroid...

Can someone please advise on my recent Medicheck results. I have showN these to...

chrisbcw

•6 years ago

4 Replies

5-HTP

I’m thinking of trying 5-HTP. Are we ok taking this with having hashimotos and has anyone had and benefits themselves on this supplement? Thanks 5-HTP dietary...

I’m thinking of trying 5-HTP. Are we ok taking this with having hashimotos and h...

MissFG

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Lupus

Has anyone been discharged from a Lupus outpatients clinic when they shouldn't have been..............ie forced out because of costs and referred back to GP.

Has anyone been discharged from a Lupus outpatients clinic when they shouldn't h...

posthinking01

•6 years ago

2 Replies

fluid inside of lower leg just below the knee any thoughts of what or why or what to do about?

I have developed two areas of swelling just below knee on inside leg. It must be fluid, soft, does not leave indentations if pressed? I am worried incase this...

I have developed two areas of swelling just below knee on inside leg. It must be...

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Interpreting latest thyroid test results. Over or under treated?

Hi all Here are my latest results from 5th April. They don’t test for reverse t3 in Oz. I’m currently taking 50mcg T4 and 25mcg t3. I waited at least 24 hours...

Hi all Here are my latest results from 5th April. They don’t test for reverse t3...

tracyd59

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Private Endo Appointment

Hi Everyone, So...I have Graves disease... still waiting on appointment to see Endo, GP put me on 40mg of Carbimazole just over 2 months ago. T4 was at 35...

Hi Everyone, So...I have Graves disease... still waiting on appointment to see E...

Gymgirl

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Can anybody interpret thyroid results?

My GP just said "normal" but I'm feeling anything but. I think I may have gone hyper, instead of hypo. I suddenly have shortness of breath and I think I'm...

My GP just said "normal" but I'm feeling anything but. I think I may have gone h...

KateCora

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Oedema

Anyone had any luck with getting rid of any oedema, and what was it you took that helped?

Anyone had any luck with getting rid of any oedema, and what was it you took tha...

Joanneconnor

•6 years ago

34 Replies

Recommended endocrinologist in Bristol please for T3 - GP says I need it, endo says I do not and took it away

Hi I am 33 years old. I have hypothyroidism diagnosed 2011. I feel very unwell. My symptoms are constipation, trapped wind, bloating, dry skin all over face...

Hi I am 33 years old. I have hypothyroidism diagnosed 2011. I feel very unwell. ...

Allyc332

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Has anyone had their Microbiome tested?

I'm thinking of having this test done. I'd love to hear views especially from anyone who has experience or knowledge

I'm thinking of having this test done. I'd love to hear views especially from an...

Angelawimbledon

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Thyroid levels still low on NDT. Shall I add T3?

Hello, I have been struggling with Hashimoto's for the last few years. Initially put on synthetic T4 and my symptoms were horrendous- depression, mood swings,...

Hello, I have been struggling with Hashimoto's for the last few years. Initially...

agatajarmul

•6 years ago

6 Replies

First GP appointment

After my results last week (in my profile) I had my first GP appointment. I have to wait 3 weeks for another blood test: fbc, fasting glucose, kidney and...

After my results last week (in my profile) I had my first GP appointment. I have...

Wyre

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Do I have a thyroid issue?

Hi all! Hope you can help, after 20 years of battling with Doctors/NHS I have given up with them and now on a mission to sort myself out, without their help....

Hi all! Hope you can help, after 20 years of battling with Doctors/NHS I have gi...

swonky

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2018

Taking NDT been on it for 2 months now only slight improvement I’ve got 2 bottles of Metavive Does anyone take it and feel much better ?

3 years down the line...

My TFT appears to be all over the place

Help please working out where I am in range..maths not my strong point!!

Consultant refused to prescribe thyroxine, believes symptoms are caused by low oestrogen (FSH 112.7 iu/L) but TPO abs 365. TSH 3.86. HRT?

Latest test results

How Can I get T3?

T3 dosing

Too high or too low dose.

Struggling at the moment

Take extra t3 after running/excersise?

Lost weight

Biting the Bullet and going private

Test results from blue horizon help

Need info on change of medicine

Thyroid medicine

Recent Results assistance please

Help with test results.

5-HTP

Lupus

fluid inside of lower leg just below the knee any thoughts of what or why or what to do about?

Interpreting latest thyroid test results. Over or under treated?

Private Endo Appointment

Can anybody interpret thyroid results?

Oedema

Recommended endocrinologist in Bristol please for T3 - GP says I need it, endo says I do not and took it away

Has anyone had their Microbiome tested?

Thyroid levels still low on NDT. Shall I add T3?

First GP appointment

Do I have a thyroid issue?

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