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Would you say that I need an increase in my Levothyroxine please?

I’m seeing the doctor tomorrow morning because my digestive system seems to have gone to pot over the last two weeks. Checking through my latest blood test...

I’m seeing the doctor tomorrow morning because my digestive system seems to have...

Ellie-Louise

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Difference between feeling amazing and Blood Test result

I was diagnosed as being Hypothroid in 2012 I’ve recently gone cold turkey and taken myself off levothyroxine because I felt a footer coming on. My energy was...

I was diagnosed as being Hypothroid in 2012 I’ve recently gone cold turkey and t...

sweetpotatoe

•6 years ago

32 Replies

Feeling rubbish on T3

I went to see a private endo and he suggested adding T3 to my T4. I've been taking it for a week now and I feel pretty rubbish. I dropped my 125mig dose of...

I went to see a private endo and he suggested adding T3 to my T4. I've been tak...

abbymeg

•6 years ago

32 Replies

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Testing for Addisons

List of symptoms that I have that endocrinologist thinks is Addisons Hyperpigmentation Lethargy Increased thirst Muscle weakness Low appetite Frequent...

List of symptoms that I have that endocrinologist thinks is Addisons Hyperpigmen...

Sorana1122

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Worried

Hi .. i was worried with my result.Last february my hypothyroid result Tsh 7.9, FT3 4.03 and FT4 13.6. I do take levothyroxine 50mg. I did blood test last...

Hi .. i was worried with my result.Last february my hypothyroid result Tsh 7.9, ...

Falle

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Mexico t3 help on holiday

Hi everyone Im on holiday in mexico and would like to buy some otc T3 at the lowest dose as my ft3 is still not optimal. I will be lowering my t4 dose...

Hi everyone Im on holiday in mexico and would like to buy some otc T3 at the lo...

spider_214

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Neck rash and thyroid medicine

A lot of people complain about rashes on their neck and wondering. Has anyone tried to stopping their thyroid medicine completely to see if it goes away. Just...

A lot of people complain about rashes on their neck and wondering. Has anyone tr...

Mstitzlein

•6 years ago

2 Replies

The Longevity Series Has Begun

This segment is the first of nine and deals with mitochondria. You inherit only your mother's mitochondria which are your energy cells. They generate ATP....

This segment is the first of nine and deals with mitochondria. You inherit only...

Heloise

•6 years ago

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Medical Paper proving that denying T3 is medical negligence

Taken from TPAUK website .......... https://www.tpauk.com/main/article/medical-negligence-within-endocrinology-are-you-a-victim/ Selected Statements of...

Taken from TPAUK website .......... https://www.tpauk.com/main/article/medical-...

marigold22

•6 years ago

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Adrenal Fatigue - easy home tests

https://www.tpauk.com/main/article/tests-for-adrenal-fatigue-you-can-do-at-home-2/ I found this article about how to do easy tests at home to see if you have...

https://www.tpauk.com/main/article/tests-for-adrenal-fatigue-you-can-do-at-home-...

marigold22

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Anyone here had RAI done for Graves?

I was diagnosed with Graves on july 2016 and took carbimazole for 3 months only. I was on remission after that until January this year. I dont have Goiter or...

I was diagnosed with Graves on july 2016 and took carbimazole for 3 months only....

Marlowe86

•6 years ago

30 Replies

Iodine

Diagnosed with Graves' disease 5yrs ago had RAI now on levothyroxine 100mcgs daily . Have read some conflicting reports on taking Iodine . Should I be taking...

Diagnosed with Graves' disease 5yrs ago had RAI now on levothyroxine 100mcgs dai...

annie123

•6 years ago

45 Replies

1st ever 28 day bloods

Good evening all, So tomorrow is my 1st ever 28 day bloods since starting levo, do I take my medication as normal at 0515am and go for my bloods around 0900am...

Good evening all, So tomorrow is my 1st ever 28 day bloods since starting levo, ...

PaulH1986

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Advice needed for blood tests

Hi,I previously posted 12days ago + shaws asked me to get blood results-have bn diabetic for 22 years insulin dependent,was diagnosed 19 years ago with under...

Hi,I previously posted 12days ago + shaws asked me to get blood results-have bn ...

christinamaria11

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Is a tsh if 1.28 hypothyroid

Hair falling out and weight gain

Bridge2itnf

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Sanofi Henning Thybon Patient Information Leaflet

The ink below is to a PDF copy of the Sanofi Henning Thybon Patient Information Leaflet (English Translation - 2017):...

The ink below is to a PDF copy of the Sanofi Henning Thybon Patient Information ...

helvella

Administrator•6 years ago

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The story so far....

For the past 10 years I’ve been battling with what I thought was depression. After numerous GP appointments, medication, counselling and hypnotherapy and...

For the past 10 years I’ve been battling with what I thought was depression. Aft...

Jamesey82

•6 years ago

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Taking 175mcg levo and levels worse than when on 150mcg

My name is Abi I am 33 years old. I have hypothyroid which was found routinely in 2012 but I started treatment in 2013 when my TSH was high enough. My TSH at...

My name is Abi I am 33 years old. I have hypothyroid which was found routinely i...

cottlea

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Dr A Heald endo Salford Royal/Leighton or Dr Mukherjee

Anybody have any experience of Dr A Heald at Salford Royal or I think he worked previously at Leighton Hospital? I've had an appointment come through to see...

Anybody have any experience of Dr A Heald at Salford Royal or I think he worked ...

Salphy

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Results going up and down why?

Hi everyone diagnosed hypothyroid 2012. Any idea why my results would do this please? AUG 2017 (150MCG LEVO) TSH 5.6 (0.2 - 4.2) FT4 25.5 (12 - 22) FT3 5.2...

Hi everyone diagnosed hypothyroid 2012. Any idea why my results would do this pl...

beckysaunders

•6 years ago

16 Replies

So...what makes Thyroid-S so good...?!

After reading the following article (of course written by a US doctor so may not apply to European patients who do not have access to the same drugs), I have...

After reading the following article (of course written by a US doctor so may not...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Reiki

Has anyone tried Reiki and had any success? Thank you 🙂

Hidden

•6 years ago

3 Replies

What on earth is ng/dl?

Hi, I had a print out of my recent blood results today but can't make sense of the measurements because different units used. At least it does say which...

Hi, I had a print out of my recent blood results today but can't make sense of t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Fluctuating results - advice please for a new member

Hi everyone, just joined. I feel a bit stuck. Over the past few months I have been getting fluctuating results for my thyroid? I was diagnosed hypothyroid in...

Hi everyone, just joined. I feel a bit stuck. Over the past few months I have be...

Kerrie1442

•6 years ago

35 Replies

Autoimmune thyroiditis

Hello been told by drs I have autoimmune thyroiditis.....which has caused the hypothyroidism. Lately I've been feeling very physically achey hands and feet...

Hello been told by drs I have autoimmune thyroiditis.....which has caused the hy...

choust14

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Newly diagnosed Hashimotos

Hi I'm newly diagnosed Hashimotos I take 50mcg Levo. I have noticed my weight going up and feeling more breathless since taking 50mcg Levo is this normal?...

Hi I'm newly diagnosed Hashimotos I take 50mcg Levo. I have noticed my weight go...

Pisces1985

•6 years ago

1 Reply

GP appointment next week

I have a GP appointment next week to discuss possible Addison's disease due to low DHEA. I have gone on the NHS website for diagnosis and I have never had...

I have a GP appointment next week to discuss possible Addison's disease due to l...

Sorana1122

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Gaining weight despite taking meds

Hi, I was diagnosed with hashimoto's hypothyroidism a little over a year ago. On Levothyroxine 100mcg and liothyronine 5mcg I gained 25lbs between Sept 2017...

Hi, I was diagnosed with hashimoto's hypothyroidism a little over a year ago. On...

jdriscoll411

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Off Topic: Elderly lady who can't shift infection

Hello all. Writing on behalf of an elderly relative (late eighties) who has had a severe chest infection since Christmas. She's on her 4th course of...

Hello all. Writing on behalf of an elderly relative (late eighties) who has had ...

Josiesmum

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Dose increase advice for newbie!

Hi I had a dose increase from 25mcg levo to 50mcg last week for hypothyroid diagnosed 2011. Is it normal to have symptoms of sweating. This has been happening...

Hi I had a dose increase from 25mcg levo to 50mcg last week for hypothyroid diag...

Nallie

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for May 2018

Would you say that I need an increase in my Levothyroxine please?

Difference between feeling amazing and Blood Test result

Feeling rubbish on T3

Testing for Addisons

Worried

Mexico t3 help on holiday

Neck rash and thyroid medicine

The Longevity Series Has Begun

Medical Paper proving that denying T3 is medical negligence

Adrenal Fatigue - easy home tests

Anyone here had RAI done for Graves?

Iodine

1st ever 28 day bloods

Advice needed for blood tests

Is a tsh if 1.28 hypothyroid

Sanofi Henning Thybon Patient Information Leaflet

The story so far....

Taking 175mcg levo and levels worse than when on 150mcg

Dr A Heald endo Salford Royal/Leighton or Dr Mukherjee

Results going up and down why?

So...what makes Thyroid-S so good...?!

Reiki

What on earth is ng/dl?

Fluctuating results - advice please for a new member

Autoimmune thyroiditis

Newly diagnosed Hashimotos

GP appointment next week

Gaining weight despite taking meds

Off Topic: Elderly lady who can't shift infection

Dose increase advice for newbie!

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