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Levothyroxine petrified of weight gain, and my fears were correct.

I’ve been started on Levothyroxine by my GP after having a TSH of 12.2. My Endocrinologist diagnosed me with Hashimoto’s after 18 months of hell and not...

I’ve been started on Levothyroxine by my GP after having a TSH of 12.2. My Endo...

Peanut31

•6 years ago

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Vit K2 + Magnesium supplement

Can anyone recommend ansupplement please available in UK. I have good multivitamin powder containing all but not sure if doses good enough ? Thank you 😊

Can anyone recommend ansupplement please available in UK. I have good multivitam...

Beata_s

•6 years ago

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Weight creeping up on T3+levo

Hello, I started on T3 6 weeks ago (10mcg ) and am on 125mcg levo. Initially I lost a few pounds, felt less tired etc. The last couple of weeks I have put the...

Hello, I started on T3 6 weeks ago (10mcg ) and am on 125mcg levo. Initially I l...

Slappiduck

•6 years ago

5 Replies

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Newbie!

Hi all, I was diagnosed hypothyroid in 2011 and again in 2013 but there was doubt concerning the diagnosis up until December 2017 because of confusing clinical...

Hi all, I was diagnosed hypothyroid in 2011 and again in 2013 but there was doub...

Sorana1122

•6 years ago

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Purchasing T3 from abroad- any help very gratefully received

I am currently taking T3 with NDT to good effect after years of being unwell, however as you all know, the cost of T3 medication in the UK is prohibitive....

I am currently taking T3 with NDT to good effect after years of being unwell, ho...

Sangrom

•6 years ago

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Options after Carbi and PTU caused neutropenia

My husband has got Graves’ disease and he is also one of extremely rare cases who reacted to both drugs with white cells drop. I still struggle to get my head...

My husband has got Graves’ disease and he is also one of extremely rare cases wh...

Kari55

•6 years ago

45 Replies

PREGNENLONE, DHEA AND CORTEX

I am on NDT and adrenal cortex...for some long time. I am not really getting better and I feel something else is wrong....I suspect Pregnenlone and DHEA .....

I am on NDT and adrenal cortex...for some long time. I am not really getting bet...

Jollypolly

•6 years ago

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How gluten free?

Gluten free peeps, Are you all 100% gluten free? Ie, if you sneak in the occasional gluten containing meal/snack, does it make much difference? Thanks 😉

Gluten free peeps, Are you all 100% gluten free? Ie, if you sneak in the occasi...

Murphysmum

•6 years ago

34 Replies

controversy on taking T4 AND T3 together.

Hi I'm new to this blog and I'm from the United States. I've had an underactive thyroid for over 20 years. I've been taken 125mcg of levoxyl. Recently they...

Hi I'm new to this blog and I'm from the United States. I've had an underactive ...

flea59

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Food, meds and hypo thyroid

I’ve spent hours today reading all I can about hypothyroidism, medication and food/dietTo be honest I don’t think I’m very far forwards ... *brain fog* isn’t...

I’ve spent hours today reading all I can about hypothyroidism, medication and fo...

Anniewoz1

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Change in dosage

I was diagnosed with a thyroid problem at the age of 35 and ended up taking 400 mg per day for maybe 15 years. Over the following years this was reduce by my...

I was diagnosed with a thyroid problem at the age of 35 and ended up taking 400 ...

willie2205

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Help with medi check results please.

I thought I had hashimotos as I felt I was suffering a lot of the symptoms associated with it. I visited my gp who tested me and said my results were fine and...

I thought I had hashimotos as I felt I was suffering a lot of the symptoms assoc...

Willow144

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Small Levo increase - feeling worse.

OK, so I know that people regularly come here with questions about this. But I'm asking anyway because I feel crap and want some assurance/hugs. My dose has...

OK, so I know that people regularly come here with questions about this. But I'...

FancyPants54

•6 years ago

8 Replies

When to change endocrinologist?

New member here, when is it ok to change endocrinologists? My current one shouted at me for self dosing with T3 that my previous endocrinologist prescribed me...

New member here, when is it ok to change endocrinologists? My current one shoute...

Chenoa_Shepherd

•6 years ago

46 Replies

Undermedicated? Advice please for coeliac sufferer and thyroid patient

Symptoms - easily upset, lack of confidence, intolerance to stress, feeling cold, sweating, depression, anxiety, headaches, confusion, constipation, heavy...

Symptoms - easily upset, lack of confidence, intolerance to stress, feeling cold...

Polo58

•6 years ago

9 Replies

My Profile

I was so glad to discover this site and all the information, from so many great people, I just did not pay attention to the location being the UK. I live in...

I was so glad to discover this site and all the information, from so many great ...

akdion

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Newbie Alert.

Hi , I have just found your site and am finding it all a bit intimidating. I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism 16 years ago and have been on...

Hi , I have just found your site and am finding it all a bit intimidating. I ha...

Cari_Nell

•6 years ago

1 Reply

On Levothyroxine but symptoms have not improved.

Hi, I joined this site a few days ago and have been avidly reading the posts. I am amazed at the level of knowledge that people have and cheered at the thought...

Hi, I joined this site a few days ago and have been avidly reading the posts. I ...

TrishaL

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Help with my lab results

Hello everyone! I had a baby nine months ago, they lowered my dose after delivery, from 87,50 to 62’50, now three months later, I had my lab test done, and It...

Hello everyone! I had a baby nine months ago, they lowered my dose after deliver...

Cavalli13

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Pregnant

So I’ve just found out I’m pregnant - and my Hashimotos is still in full swing. Any advice most welcome! X

So I’ve just found out I’m pregnant - and my Hashimotos is still in full swing. ...

wowserclo

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Pulse, temp and BP tracking

Been tracking pulse, temp and BP for the week before I started my T3 today. Will continue to monitor as has been suggested on here. Been noting at 6am, 2pm and...

Been tracking pulse, temp and BP for the week before I started my T3 today. Will...

Syd35

•6 years ago

3 Replies

CRP advice please

My medicheck test results came back with notes from the Dr. My CRP is 4.49. 0.00 - 5.00 This is part of Dr advice ..... Whilst your CRP does not...

My medicheck test results came back with notes from the Dr. My CRP is 4.49. ...

Anniewoz1

•6 years ago

2 Replies

T3

I would be very grateful if anyone could send me details of a reliable source and method for obtaining t3. Thanks.

I would be very grateful if anyone could send me details of a reliable source an...

LiziBG

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Tremors

Hello : my doctor has now changed my meds again .. 100 mcg one day then 112 the neg . When on 112 I was getting heart palpitations. The tremors are still there...

Hello : my doctor has now changed my meds again .. 100 mcg one day then 112 the ...

Debri

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Tom Brimeyer?

Hi Has anyone on this forum given the Tom Brimeyer lifestyle changes a go? He takes a lot of his info from Ray Peat & Broda Barnes and also was diagnosed with...

Hi Has anyone on this forum given the Tom Brimeyer lifestyle changes a go? He ta...

objoyful01

•6 years ago

76 Replies

Alpro ice cream - soya?

I saw the TV advert & thought "ooh, goody, a lower sugar alternative" to the real thing. But then, the ingredients - hulled SOYA beans. I assume these are...

I saw the TV advert & thought "ooh, goody, a lower sugar alternative" to the rea...

gabby57

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Higher does of thyroxine

Hi I have recently been told to take a higher dose of Levothyroxine from 100 to 125 as i had usual low thyroid symptoms tired all the time falling asleep...

Hi I have recently been told to take a higher dose of Levothyroxine from 100 to ...

Maggie46

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Thyroid result

I posted here before I have hashimoto (antibodies both above 1000) My latest result is Tsh 4.01 (range 0.2-4) Free t4 10.6 (range 7-16) Free t3 6.1 ( range...

I posted here before I have hashimoto (antibodies both above 1000) My latest res...

Adam1805

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Off Topic: Autophagy

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-44005092

Josiesmum

•6 years ago

7 Replies

My TSH is high but T3 & T4 is normal

My TSH is high but T3 & T4 is normal. I do not want to start medicine for this... Please suggest.

My TSH is high but T3 & T4 is normal. I do not want to start medicine for this....

HarshitShyam

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2018

Levothyroxine petrified of weight gain, and my fears were correct.

Vit K2 + Magnesium supplement

Weight creeping up on T3+levo

Newbie!

Purchasing T3 from abroad- any help very gratefully received

Options after Carbi and PTU caused neutropenia

PREGNENLONE, DHEA AND CORTEX

How gluten free?

controversy on taking T4 AND T3 together.

Food, meds and hypo thyroid

Change in dosage

Help with medi check results please.

Small Levo increase - feeling worse.

When to change endocrinologist?

Undermedicated? Advice please for coeliac sufferer and thyroid patient

My Profile

Newbie Alert.

On Levothyroxine but symptoms have not improved.

Help with my lab results

Pregnant

Pulse, temp and BP tracking

CRP advice please

T3

Tremors

Tom Brimeyer?

Alpro ice cream - soya?

Higher does of thyroxine

Thyroid result

Off Topic: Autophagy

My TSH is high but T3 & T4 is normal

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