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Diagnosed hyper but displaying hypo symptoms

Hi there this is only my second post, my first was answered by a couple of really helpful, informative members. My reason for posting is to see if any other...

Hi there this is only my second post, my first was answered by a couple of reall...

bexterjenny

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Scalloped Tongue

Any advice please. Have had an enlarged tongue for over a year now, used bongela and had my teeth ground down to ease the discomfort and avoided certain...

Any advice please. Have had an enlarged tongue for over a year now, used bongela...

peartree

•6 years ago

30 Replies

Drinking baking soda in hypothyroidism

Is it safe to drinking baking in water in hypothyroidism for relieve gas and constipation??

Is it safe to drinking baking in water in hypothyroidism for relieve gas and con...

Dils

•6 years ago

17 Replies

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Does Reverse Triiodothyronine Testing Have Clinical Utility? An Analysis of Practice Variation Based on Data from a National Reference Lab

This abstract says little or nothing about the utility of rT3 testing - despite its title. All it appears to do is identify test numbers and, to some extent,...

This abstract says little or nothing about the utility of rT3 testing - despite ...

helvella

Administrator•6 years ago

4 Replies

Help with hair regrowth snd hyperthyroid

Are there any hair products that help if all of your hair is in dormant mode and shedding? Or would it make no difference until you are euthyroid?

Are there any hair products that help if all of your hair is in dormant mode and...

Hidden

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Hashimoto’s - gluten free

Hi everyone. I’m slowly but surely moving to gluten free because of Hashi’s but one thing I wanted to ask. I noticed that bone broth is recommended to heal the...

Hi everyone. I’m slowly but surely moving to gluten free because of Hashi’s but ...

betty2480

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Taking Levo before bed

Can you eat or drink before taking Levo before bed. Thanks in advance..

raine-wager

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Copies of results

Hi all I posted earlier this year looking for some support and a confidence boost after years of symptoms that were having a massive impact on my life, despite...

Hi all I posted earlier this year looking for some support and a confidence boos...

Bubble89

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Interesting thread on Mumsnet

https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/3245722-To-think-the-NHS-are-deliberately-keeping-people-mostly-women-sick?pg=4

https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/3245722-To-think-the-NHS-ar...

Lora7

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Test Results interpretation

Hi all I have recently persuaded by docs to perform the following tests but I could do with some help interpreting them please. TSH - 0.52 miu/L (0.2 - 4.0)...

Hi all I have recently persuaded by docs to perform the following tests but I c...

KWallis76

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Advice re antibody testing

Hi I am new here. In February I was admitted to hospital as I collapsed at home . I had a tonic clonic seizure in a&e and was admitted to intensive care , in...

Hi I am new here. In February I was admitted to hospital as I collapsed at hom...

joch

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Restoring my thyroid medication

Hello, can you please help me, After taking a break of 5 weeks with my thyroid medication, I’m starting restoring. I had a stroke, as I was on only T3 the...

Hello, can you please help me, After taking a break of 5 weeks with my thyroid...

el_escogido

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Patients needed for Training Film - Hyperthyroidism

Busy Doctors, who specialise in medical education videos for junior doctors, are making some films about hyperthyroidism (aka thyrotoxicosis). They are looking...

Busy Doctors, who specialise in medical education videos for junior doctors, are...

lynmynott

Partner•6 years ago

1 Reply

First Medichecks test ordered

Well I’ve ordered my first test and am waiting for the container to take to my local clinic. I was just wondering how people had got on with their dr looking...

Well I’ve ordered my first test and am waiting for the container to take to my l...

Jamesey82

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Possible thyroid issue and further testing?

Hello again :) Thanks for all your previous help - I've been reading round the pointers you all made and have a couple more questions. Thinking about all my...

Hello again :) Thanks for all your previous help - I've been reading round the p...

josiebloggs

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Sourcing T3

Please can anyone tell me where I can source T3 from abroad online? I have bought from Bulgaria recently but have been told you can also purchase them cheaper...

Please can anyone tell me where I can source T3 from abroad online? I have bough...

bluehaven201

•6 years ago

1 Reply

help with my blood results please

Hi everyone, This is my first post on here although I've been following the threads for a while now. I was diagnosed hypo in January 2016 and have since taken...

Hi everyone, This is my first post on here although I've been following the thre...

hyporeb

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Calling all the poor converters here! :)

Hi everyone! I am a poor converter with high RT3. I have been on 150mg of Levo for 10 years and it’s always the same story T4 top of the rage, RT3 top of the...

Hi everyone! I am a poor converter with high RT3. I have been on 150mg of Levo ...

AnnaSo

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Bored and fed up

I'm so fed up of literally being stuck in the house due to low energy levels it drives me crazy at times I feel I let people down alot and have no friends and...

I'm so fed up of literally being stuck in the house due to low energy levels it ...

Jaye75

•6 years ago

30 Replies

How is best to switch to gluten free?

I have hashimoto's and going gluten free has been suggested by a few people. I'm a bit worried about what I will actually be able to eat as I can't afford the...

I have hashimoto's and going gluten free has been suggested by a few people. I'm...

justjade90

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Tyroid level during Pregnancy

I am 9 weeks pregnant and my TSH level is 4.25. Kindly let me know is it risky during pregnancy? I am very much worried about my upcoming baby's health and...

I am 9 weeks pregnant and my TSH level is 4.25. Kindly let me know is it risky d...

kdas

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Questions to ask consultant

Hi, so previously my TSH has been raised, around 22, 26 now 8 since being on 25mcg of levothyroxin. Previously my ft4 has been normal, and now it's normal to...

Hi, so previously my TSH has been raised, around 22, 26 now 8 since being on 25m...

Michaela_l

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Louise & Reece Get Muddy with a Ducky

On 16th June I will be waking part in a muddy event to raise funds for Thyroid UK. My son is also taking part! :) All sponsorship greatly appreciated! :)...

On 16th June I will be waking part in a muddy event to raise funds for Thyroid U...

LouiseRoberts

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Heart failure?

I have hypo and have just been to gp with a pounding heart which has been going on for a couple of months,i am tired all the time and very breathless,i dont...

I have hypo and have just been to gp with a pounding heart which has been going ...

fairyeyes

•6 years ago

4 Replies

New vitamin levels

I have Hashimotos and possible coeliac. My new results for vitamins are Vitamin D 38.2 (25 - 50 deficiency) Folate 2.2 (2.5 - 19.5) Ferritin 28 (30 -...

I have Hashimotos and possible coeliac. My new results for vitamins are Vitami...

Kyla665

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Blood results can anyone help?

I just got these results from my latest blood test. In the appointment a consultant sat in on he told the GP to order T3 T4 and TSH. I'm not sure if the T3 has...

I just got these results from my latest blood test. In the appointment a consult...

justjade90

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Anyone else felt worse moving up to 75mcg Levo?

Hi My last set of bloods showed both T4 and T3 not far below mid range, but TSH had gone up. I was told to raise my dose from 50mcg a day to 50/75 for 3 weeks...

Hi My last set of bloods showed both T4 and T3 not far below mid range, but TSH ...

FancyPants54

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Spondylosis and Thyroid ?

Hi all, so I've just found out I have cervical spondylosis and oesteophytic, is there a link between this and Thyroid troubles including voice hoarseness? 💟

Hi all, so I've just found out I have cervical spondylosis and oesteophytic, is ...

Ruth63

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Adjournment Debate re Hypothyroidism

An adjournment debate has been tabled by Vince Cable MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats for Monday 21st May at 2.30pm -...

An adjournment debate has been tabled by Vince Cable MP, Leader of the Liberal D...

lynmynott

Partner•6 years ago

15 Replies

Ramadan and taking T3

Hi I'm waiting for my T3 to arrive so I will be starting during Ramadan. Does anyone else here fast? When do you find the best time is to take meds? With the...

Hi I'm waiting for my T3 to arrive so I will be starting during Ramadan. Does an...

seekingjenna71

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2018

Diagnosed hyper but displaying hypo symptoms

Scalloped Tongue

Drinking baking soda in hypothyroidism

Does Reverse Triiodothyronine Testing Have Clinical Utility? An Analysis of Practice Variation Based on Data from a National Reference Lab

Help with hair regrowth snd hyperthyroid

Hashimoto’s - gluten free

Taking Levo before bed

Copies of results

Interesting thread on Mumsnet

Test Results interpretation

Advice re antibody testing

Restoring my thyroid medication

Patients needed for Training Film - Hyperthyroidism

First Medichecks test ordered

Possible thyroid issue and further testing?

Sourcing T3

help with my blood results please

Calling all the poor converters here! :)

Bored and fed up

How is best to switch to gluten free?

Tyroid level during Pregnancy

Questions to ask consultant

Louise & Reece Get Muddy with a Ducky

Heart failure?

New vitamin levels

Blood results can anyone help?

Anyone else felt worse moving up to 75mcg Levo?

Spondylosis and Thyroid ?

Adjournment Debate re Hypothyroidism

Ramadan and taking T3

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