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Help with interpretation of Medicheck results

Hi, although I have continuing problems diagnosed with bile acid malabsorption wondering if this caused pre cancerous polyps in bowel, continuing weight...

Hi, although I have continuing problems diagnosed with bile acid malabsorption ...

Hypogirl60

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Thyroid newbie

Hi, I received results of a blood test which showed my TSH was 6.5, which my GP said was ‘borderline’. It’s the first time I’ve ever had such a result - she...

Hi, I received results of a blood test which showed my TSH was 6.5, which my GP ...

betty2480

•6 years ago

11 Replies

L-Tyrosine

Hello, Has anyone out there taken l -tyrosine as well as levothyroxine for hypothyroid? Have been trying to find out if it helps but haven't found anything....

Hello, Has anyone out there taken l -tyrosine as well as levothyroxine for hypot...

Tillysnanna

•6 years ago

22 Replies

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Best time to take levothyroxine

Hello When is the best time to take levothyroxine? My sisters GP tells her at night before bed and my GP says in the morning. Does it make a difference?...

Hello When is the best time to take levothyroxine? My sisters GP tells her a...

mc88

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Thiroyd

Been on Thiroyd now from Thailand for about 3-4 weeks and I'm noticing my skin is a much better shade than the grey I have had for years also it actually...

Been on Thiroyd now from Thailand for about 3-4 weeks and I'm noticing my skin i...

Joanneconnor

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Does anyone get a racing mind.

Hi My mind seems to be constantly racing, thoughts flitting from one thing to another. Always thinking something bad is going to happen. I wish I could just...

Hi My mind seems to be constantly racing, thoughts flitting from one thing to an...

lucylocks

•6 years ago

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If adding T3 worked or didn't work for you?

How long before you knew it either helped or didn't? Currently on 100/125mcg alternate days as advised by private endo but the increase has not improved my...

How long before you knew it either helped or didn't? Currently on 100/125mcg alt...

Syd35

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Endo prescribed NDT but I have conversion problem so worried it won't work?

Yesterday I had my first appointment with an endo (who received great reviews from forum members). He thinks my main thyroid problem is impaired...

Yesterday I had my first appointment with an endo (who received great reviews fr...

Venus77

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Private doctors and Practitioners .

I’m interested in finding a really good doctor/ practitioner ..not the MOST expensive...who would be able to help with thyroid/ adrenal problems. Does anyone...

I’m interested in finding a really good doctor/ practitioner ..not the MOST expe...

Jollypolly

•6 years ago

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Hypo...but super thin???

Hello When I was a kid I used to be thin but at the age of 12 I put on a lot of weight. They found out that I was hypo so I started taking levo and I lost...

Hello When I was a kid I used to be thin but at the age of 12 I put on a lot of ...

Josu

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Please can someone recommend a specialist i can see re hypo thyroid.

Have had this for11 years and feel very let down with gps

nessa48

•6 years ago

4 Replies

On 4th day of detox

Just what the doctor ordered. I’m hopeful that it works. So far ive just felt crappy and achy- alot more in my stomach and legs than anything. Has anyone had...

Just what the doctor ordered. I’m hopeful that it works. So far ive just felt cr...

JennaShi

•6 years ago

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Does anyone know the 8 digit classification number for Armour Thyroid on the UK trade Tariff?

Frustrated beyond belief - my Armour has been impounded by Border Force. Process 1. Fill in C88a import form. (two of the boxes are magic numbers you can't...

Frustrated beyond belief - my Armour has been impounded by Border Force. Proces...

Redditch

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Dose increase

Hey all! Just wanted to share my recent experience, I visited the docs after 5 months of treatment and being told my bloods were normal. Don't get me wrong I...

Hey all! Just wanted to share my recent experience, I visited the docs after 5 m...

Morgansare

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Surprising blood test results on small dose of levo.

Hello everyone, Just come from GP with latest thyroid blood test result (TSH only of course 😕). Was diagnosed in August 2017 with TSH of 8.8 (0.3 - 5.5) but...

Hello everyone, Just come from GP with latest thyroid blood test result (TSH onl...

Caroline888

•6 years ago

18 Replies

NDT - Do you have to have a prescription to get NDT

Do you have to have a prescription to get NDT or can you buy it somewhere? GP said she will talk to the person that sorts out the pharmacy part of the practice...

Do you have to have a prescription to get NDT or can you buy it somewhere? GP sa...

debra135

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Is there a lymphedema-thyroid connection? I

In early January I saw an orthopod re my knees. I also have been having problems with feet and leg swelling. When he examined my knees he saw the swelling and...

In early January I saw an orthopod re my knees. I also have been having problem...

Hidden

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Spoken to my GP

Hi everyone thanks for all your advice yesterday spoken to a gp this morning he has agreed to give me a blood test for T3 but said my levels are fine but I...

Hi everyone thanks for all your advice yesterday spoken to a gp this morning he ...

Bellmitzi

•6 years ago

12 Replies

I've just had another range of blood tests and now have the results. I'd appreciate some help with understanding them.

I've not been well for over three years, but over the last six months I've been feeling worse and worse. It's mostly the same symptoms but getting more severe...

I've not been well for over three years, but over the last six months I've been ...

dizzy864

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Ordering Eltroxin

I have been told today that my gp is lowering my thyroxine and going against what my consultant says so I need to order some. I have tried to place an order...

I have been told today that my gp is lowering my thyroxine and going against wha...

Hidden

•6 years ago

17 Replies

t3

hi iv been put on thyroxine 50mg to start with for 6 weeks then they will increase it, after they have done bloods. i want to take t3 with it i have 25ug tabs,...

hi iv been put on thyroxine 50mg to start with for 6 weeks then they will increa...

julietelew

•6 years ago

11 Replies

unsure about taking thyroid armour

4.8 tsh i have night sweats and arm pain is this normal ? should i just change my diet and take supplements or go on thyroid armour that my dr. recommended.

4.8 tsh i have night sweats and arm pain is this normal ? should i just change ...

cara614

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Nature Throid

Has anyone been able to get Nature Throid? It’s the only med that doesn’t give me migraines constantly. I get them less frequently with it.

Has anyone been able to get Nature Throid? It’s the only med that doesn’t give m...

Mmj1030

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Vitamins are high, especially B’s

Hi, Looking for the answers to my thyroid and adrenal problems, I have tested some vitamins and minerals (12.02.18): Vit D 73.0 nmol/l (normal >75,...

Hi, Looking for the answers to my thyroid and adrenal problems, I have tested s...

Viv123

•6 years ago

15 Replies

information on hypothyroidism,,

any males have hypothrodism out there, i would like info from the horses mouth so to speak,, as i am ???? supposed ??? to have it, i have a lot of the symtoms,...

any males have hypothrodism out there, i would like info from the horses mouth s...

classicbikes70

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Anyone used Medichecks for thyroid checking?

Hi, I've been having some thyroid issues for a while and am considering using an at-home testing kit. Has anyone ever used anything like this before? What was...

Hi, I've been having some thyroid issues for a while and am considering using an...

LynetteEB

•6 years ago

11 Replies

‘Nu’ any experience with this company?

Hi everyone, I’m trying my best to do due diligence with my supplement research but it is a minefield!(!) I have used this brand for activated charcoal tablets...

Hi everyone, I’m trying my best to do due diligence with my supplement research ...

Saya85

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Contraceptive pill and hashimotos

Hi, Just wondering if anyone takes the pill and has hashimotos? I'm in my early thirties and did take the pill in my twenties but stopped as it caused terrible...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone takes the pill and has hashimotos? I'm in my early ...

KirstineR

•6 years ago

7 Replies

quick question

can anyone give me the link to bsch where it states to treat anyone with a thyroid problem and the b12 is lower than 300 plus old age i would be very grateful...

can anyone give me the link to bsch where it states to treat anyone with a thyro...

Sue1947

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Weaning off Sertaline

Hi I was put on Sertaline 150mg a day 6 months ago for PND ( which I did not believe I had, but anyway). I would like to start weaning off as the recommended...

Hi I was put on Sertaline 150mg a day 6 months ago for PND ( which I did not be...

Slappiduck

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2018

Help with interpretation of Medicheck results

Thyroid newbie

L-Tyrosine

Best time to take levothyroxine

Thiroyd

Does anyone get a racing mind.

If adding T3 worked or didn't work for you?

Endo prescribed NDT but I have conversion problem so worried it won't work?

Private doctors and Practitioners .

Hypo...but super thin???

Please can someone recommend a specialist i can see re hypo thyroid.

On 4th day of detox

Does anyone know the 8 digit classification number for Armour Thyroid on the UK trade Tariff?

Dose increase

Surprising blood test results on small dose of levo.

NDT - Do you have to have a prescription to get NDT

Is there a lymphedema-thyroid connection? I

Spoken to my GP

I've just had another range of blood tests and now have the results. I'd appreciate some help with understanding them.

Ordering Eltroxin

t3

unsure about taking thyroid armour

Nature Throid

Vitamins are high, especially B’s

information on hypothyroidism,,

Anyone used Medichecks for thyroid checking?

‘Nu’ any experience with this company?

Contraceptive pill and hashimotos

quick question

Weaning off Sertaline

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