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“Good News” HASHIMOTO FLARE update since med increase

Increase in levothyroxine from 50mcg to 75mcg My last post I asked if an increase in levo could cause a sore throat. Im not sure if that was related to my...

Increase in levothyroxine from 50mcg to 75mcg My last post I asked if an increa...

okaykay

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Can levothyroxine cause acne?

I was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism in December and have been on 25mcg of levothyroxine since January. My results are: Dec - TSH 4, T4 18.3 Feb -...

I was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism in December and have been on 25m...

sarahjrobertson

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Fluoride free toothpaste

I’m reading Dr Peatfield’s book where he talks about damaging effect of fluoride. I wonder what good fluoride- free toothpastes are available in the UK. Any...

I’m reading Dr Peatfield’s book where he talks about damaging effect of fluoride...

Kari55

•6 years ago

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Switched to Tirosint (the good and bad)

A few days ago I switched from Levothyroxine 112mcg to Tirosint 112mcg. The good news is my energy came back, I felt better mentally, brain fog was gone, and...

A few days ago I switched from Levothyroxine 112mcg to Tirosint 112mcg. The good...

Shaun_m

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Levothyroxine side effect. Rash?

Hello I’ve taken Levothyroxine since November 2017 for low T4. It seems to have fixed that if new blood tests are correct. I didn’t noticed big difference in...

Hello I’ve taken Levothyroxine since November 2017 for low T4. It seems to have ...

FESpex

•6 years ago

4 Replies

carbimazole - thougts please?

Hi Everybody Thoughts advice please? as it's always been good and helped me a lot to keep well I'm with my Dr sorta agreeing (he thought he'd take me of @...

Hi Everybody Thoughts advice please? as it's always been good and helped me a lo...

Debsoxford

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Test results for anyone kind enough to comment

These results were when taking 1.5 Grains. What I wouldn't give for a good nights sleep!

These results were when taking 1.5 Grains. What I wouldn't give for a good night...

dashi2208

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Vitamins

Hi I’m on 75mg levo at the moment still not feeling brilliant and was wondering what sort of vitamins I could take that may help

Hi I’m on 75mg levo at the moment still not feeling brilliant and was wondering ...

Col0302

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Low blood pressure with hashi's anyone?

I think I've figured out what's causing my lightheadedness, fatigue and nausea... I think it's my blood pressure. I just checked it on a monitor I bought and...

I think I've figured out what's causing my lightheadedness, fatigue and nausea.....

Heatherlancaster29

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Goitrogens and Fatigue / Worsening Symptoms

Currently waiting on my medicheck thyroid bloods back, as suspect hypothyroid for many reasons. One interesting observation I made lately that after certain...

Currently waiting on my medicheck thyroid bloods back, as suspect hypothyroid fo...

canyouhearmeaya

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Healing of tooth extraction

How many days to heal tooth extraction

Sekhar555

•6 years ago

2 Replies

NDT PLUS LEVOTHYROXINE

Hi, I read in "Tired Thyroxine' that NDT has too much T3 relative to T4. . . that some people benefit from taking a mixture of NDT and T4. Has anyone come...

Hi, I read in "Tired Thyroxine' that NDT has too much T3 relative to T4. . . t...

dashi2208

•6 years ago

5 Replies

New hypothyroidism

New hypothyroidism . TSH of 17. No treatment until I see GP end of May. Any recommendations of what is best treatment? I'm 58 and quite well on the whole but...

New hypothyroidism . TSH of 17. No treatment until I see GP end of May. Any reco...

Hashiannie

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Feeling wretched

Had a total thyroidectomy plus parathyroidectomy 6 months ago and since then I have been feeling totally wretched. Three stone in weight gain in 6 months,...

Had a total thyroidectomy plus parathyroidectomy 6 months ago and since then I h...

Katmac21

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Can Levothyroxine be stored in fridge in warm climates?

We are hoping to go to Tenerife shortly and often the temperature in the apartment will go above 25 degrees. Is it ok to store Levo in fridge? They will be...

We are hoping to go to Tenerife shortly and often the temperature in the apartme...

Tristy

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Blood Test

I have booked myself in for a full thyroid check - T4, T3, FT4, FT3, TSH, both antibodies plus the vitimans and ferretin, iron etc related to the thyroid....

I have booked myself in for a full thyroid check - T4, T3, FT4, FT3, TSH, both a...

alice2800

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Hypothyroidism help

Hi can anyone help My lastest bloods: Tsh 0.04 T4 11.1 T3 5.6 My symptoms are still very much hypo on all my latest bloods have all come back with t3 & t4...

Hi can anyone help My lastest bloods: Tsh 0.04 T4 11.1 T3 5.6 My symptoms are s...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

T3 paper

Some time ago something was posted on here about a German paper and I'm sure it mentioned that you shouldn't come off T3 suddenly and that that could cause...

Some time ago something was posted on here about a German paper and I'm sure it ...

Summer64

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Vitamin c increases absorption of Levothyroxin

Wondered if anyone had seen this and what this means In terms of whether we should be taking vitamin c? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24601693/ Effect...

Wondered if anyone had seen this and what this means In terms of whether we shou...

janeroar

•6 years ago

31 Replies

Really have lots to learn !!!!

Been diagnosed Hypothyroid for nearly 2 years . Weight gain is huge , still trying to lose it through Slimming World but so deflated as I seem to be going...

Been diagnosed Hypothyroid for nearly 2 years . Weight gain is huge , still tryi...

KarenNeale

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Hyper or hypo

So I was diagnosed with Grave's Disease in 2009 and am currently on Carbimazole 25mg as over the winter my levels increased. However, am currently...

So I was diagnosed with Grave's Disease in 2009 and am currently on Carbimazole ...

pingpong

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Confusing symptoms

Hi I am 33 years old, I have such confusing symptoms such as cough in the mornings and after exercise, dark circles under eyes, ears ringing, tiredness, pains...

Hi I am 33 years old, I have such confusing symptoms such as cough in the mornin...

Klea_9

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Do I need iron

Ferritin 18 (15 - 150) MCV 80 (83 - 98) MCHC 357 (310 - 350) Haemoglobin 115 (115 - 150) WBC 7.12 (4 - 12) RBC 4.41 (3.80 - 5.80) Haematocrit 0.41 (0.37 -...

Ferritin 18 (15 - 150) MCV 80 (83 - 98) MCHC 357 (310 - 350) Haemoglobin 115 (11...

MayaV

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Do I have Hashimotos please

advice welcome I take Levo 75mcg cut from 150mcg because of TSH 0.03 (0.2 - 4.2) FT4 21.3 (12 - 22) FT3 4.0 (3.1 - 6.8) Thankyou TSH 4.8 mIU/L (0.2 - 4.2)...

advice welcome I take Levo 75mcg cut from 150mcg because of TSH 0.03 (0.2 - 4.2...

lea2120

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Pain

That’s it I really can’t take this pain anymore. It has brought me to tears to get from my bed to the toilet. It’s in my hips and down my legs. This has been...

That’s it I really can’t take this pain anymore. It has brought me to tears to g...

Trendywends

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Persistent cough

Hi i have had an underactive thyroid and take levothyroxin for about 30 years now, last 8 or so i am plagued with a cough, its all in my throat and neck and...

Hi i have had an underactive thyroid and take levothyroxin for about 30 years no...

Laura261

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Pain in the neck

I’ve had a “steady” ache at the back of my neck for months, recently it’s become quite intense Just wondering if suffers with this ? Hopefully my thyroid tests...

I’ve had a “steady” ache at the back of my neck for months, recently it’s become...

Anniewoz1

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Over range FT4 and normal TSH (no medication)

Hi I have Hashimotos and High TPO and TgAB antibodies. I have never been on any thyroid meds. I had two episodes of thyroiditis 22 years ago after my daughter...

Hi I have Hashimotos and High TPO and TgAB antibodies. I have never been on any ...

Elsa1509

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Stopped taking my medication... cold turkey...

I have been taking 100mcg levothyroxine for a year.. I have had few good days as tho I was becoming me again.. just never really got there.. I decided to stop...

I have been taking 100mcg levothyroxine for a year.. I have had few good days as...

Jlee69

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Test results, GP says everything is going in the right direction, is she right?

I do feel some things have improved but still have symptoms, constipation, sensitive to cold, brief sharp stabbing in mainly left big toe, foggy brain, aching...

I do feel some things have improved but still have symptoms, constipation, sensi...

SmPea

•6 years ago

2 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2018

“Good News” HASHIMOTO FLARE update since med increase

Can levothyroxine cause acne?

Fluoride free toothpaste

Switched to Tirosint (the good and bad)

Levothyroxine side effect. Rash?

carbimazole - thougts please?

Test results for anyone kind enough to comment

Vitamins

Low blood pressure with hashi's anyone?

Goitrogens and Fatigue / Worsening Symptoms

Healing of tooth extraction

NDT PLUS LEVOTHYROXINE

New hypothyroidism

Feeling wretched

Can Levothyroxine be stored in fridge in warm climates?

Blood Test

Hypothyroidism help

T3 paper

Vitamin c increases absorption of Levothyroxin

Really have lots to learn !!!!

Hyper or hypo

Confusing symptoms

Do I need iron

Do I have Hashimotos please

Pain

Persistent cough

Pain in the neck

Over range FT4 and normal TSH (no medication)

Stopped taking my medication... cold turkey...

Test results, GP says everything is going in the right direction, is she right?

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