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Hi I’m new here and need advice please

I got ill with an over active thyroid when I was 21 (17 years ago). After lots of treatment I had to have radio iodine treatment. I have been taking thyroxine...

I got ill with an over active thyroid when I was 21 (17 years ago). After lots o...

Vicci

•6 years ago

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Looks like I'm on my own again :-(

3 weeks into my trial of T3 (5mcg twice a day) added to reduced T4 (75mcg per day) and I am feeling worse than ever, the fatigue is just all consuming and I...

3 weeks into my trial of T3 (5mcg twice a day) added to reduced T4 (75mcg per da...

Syd35

•6 years ago

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Adrenal fatigue is T3 an option?

Adrenal fatigue but allergic to beef and pork! (NDA and NDT). Struggling to resurrect adrenals and thought I might try T3. Can anyone advise me of a T3 which...

Adrenal fatigue but allergic to beef and pork! (NDA and NDT). Struggling to resu...

Deecam

•6 years ago

20 Replies

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Can Thyroid Eye Disease be reversed?

After the most rough time that my husband had with his medication for hyperthyroidism (Graves disease) we are quite surprised that his eyes have improved...

After the most rough time that my husband had with his medication for hyperthyro...

Kari55

•6 years ago

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Problems with Hypo (little longer story)

Hi, I’m 27 year old male, who is struggling with classic hypothyroid symptoms. I think I started to experience it when I was 18. Here’s blood results, I’m not...

Hi, I’m 27 year old male, who is struggling with classic hypothyroid symptoms. I...

ondrej41

•6 years ago

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T3 or not T3 and dealing with GP

Hello again. In my last post about my latest results greygoose pointed out that my TSH / FT4 / FT3 results suggested that I wasn't converting very well now...

Hello again. In my last post about my latest results greygoose pointed out that...

janey1234

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Just saying

I asked a question on here to aid a friend think about taking statins Didnt want anyone to think I have heart problems as mentioned in that post. 🤔😗

I asked a question on here to aid a friend think about taking statins Didnt wan...

Gcart

•6 years ago

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3rd blood test result (with ranges) on Levothyroxine, feel awful advice please.

Please can someone offer me advice, I have now had 3 blood tests (results below). I am currently on 75mcg of Levo and I have just got my blood results back...

Please can someone offer me advice, I have now had 3 blood tests (results below)...

Peanut31

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Endo says I am just not taking T4 correctly!?

Hello, I am sorry to continue this saga, but could I get your opinion on this and links to any medical studies/sources that might help me? I feel I need to...

Hello, I am sorry to continue this saga, but could I get your opinion on this a...

Kitty1watson

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Private Prescription

Hi All I have a private prescription for Liothyronine. I have been given a German site to obtain the meds but can anyone recommend anywhere else please that...

Hi All I have a private prescription for Liothyronine. I have been given a Germa...

Hidden

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Successful weight loss and/or exercise?

Hi all, I know this has been asked a zillion times. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on how to successfully lose weight and maybe even exercise while...

Hi all, I know this has been asked a zillion times. Just wondering if anyone has...

Kitten44

•6 years ago

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Time scale for 2nd blood test

Morning everyone My 1st blood tests were early May and I started taking Levo Just wondering what the time scale should be between tests ?

Morning everyone My 1st blood tests were early May and I started taking Levo Jus...

Anniewoz1

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Is a Short Synacthen Test enough?

Saw an endo after bloods showed low cortisol. I've been exhausted for about 10 years. He only did the same routine tests my GP did (FBC, TSH, FT4) , repeated...

Saw an endo after bloods showed low cortisol. I've been exhausted for about 10 y...

thyroidorwhat

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Newbie - help with results please?

Hello, I haven’t been diagnosed with anything yet, but have an extensive history of thyroid issues in my family and have been feeling very unwell on and off...

Hello, I haven’t been diagnosed with anything yet, but have an extensive history...

TwigletSpoon

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Hashimoto and Kelp

Hi there, I was listening to Dr Berg who said hashimotos patients should take iodine supplements. I have purchased 400 Kelp but reading further this may be...

Hi there, I was listening to Dr Berg who said hashimotos patients should take io...

barb62

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Genes dictate your TSH levels, some polymorphisms being higher

I had thyroid genetics test done a few months ago by Blue Horizon, I think thy actually covered more than the Regenerus Lab and also don't charge for, or...

I had thyroid genetics test done a few months ago by Blue Horizon, I think thy a...

Hidden

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Anyone in the UK any experience taking LDN for Hashimotos?

Hi everyone, I'm new here so if this question has been asked and answered apologies! I've been newly diagnosed with Hashimoto's and would rather treat the...

Hi everyone, I'm new here so if this question has been asked and answered apolog...

Hillz2000

•6 years ago

3 Replies

GP visit for Thyroxine prescription renewal

Recently had to go for a GP visit to have my prescriptions renewed and I take Thyroxine 150 mcg. I have to have a suppressed TSH because I'm one of those who...

Recently had to go for a GP visit to have my prescriptions renewed and I take Th...

Karen09

•6 years ago

69 Replies

White worry

Hi guys, got my new blood results everything absolutely spot on apart from : HdA1c level (DCCT aligned ) 6.3% range 4–6 HdA1c level (IFCC standardised) 45mmol...

Hi guys, got my new blood results everything absolutely spot on apart from : Hd...

16york68

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Blood test in the afternoon

Need to go for a blood test next week and I’ve only been able to get one for the afternoon. I always go first thing, don’t eat and don’t take my thyroxine -...

Need to go for a blood test next week and I’ve only been able to get one for the...

StormIstalri

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Frustrated Hypothyroid Newbie

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when I was 12. For many years I was taking t4 which in my opinion barely kept me alive. I was misdiagnosed with...

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when I was 12. For many years I was taking t...

klv55

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Graves question

Has anyone with Graves disease gotten a Tsi antibodies test or been diagnosed this way? Even further question, has anyone with hashimotos who has previously...

Has anyone with Graves disease gotten a Tsi antibodies test or been diagnosed th...

JennaShi

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Lupus/ Depression now Premenopausal - yam cream safe?

Hi, I have Lupus (26 years now), which is under control, Depression and Anxiety (11 years) and I'm now premenopausal with an increase in my depression/anxiety,...

Hi, I have Lupus (26 years now), which is under control, Depression and Anxiety ...

LilyMistri2

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Can raised ft4 normal ft3 make you tired?

My recent bloods on 100mcg were Tsh 0.31 (0.27-4.2) Ft4 25.6 (12-22) Ft3 5.31 (3.1-6.8) When first started Levo my tsh was 6.5 and ft3 5.4. It's never been any...

My recent bloods on 100mcg were Tsh 0.31 (0.27-4.2) Ft4 25.6 (12-22) Ft3 5.31 (3...

Salphy

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Hoshimotos results..should I be on medication?

I was told I had Thyroiditis by my obgyn at my 6 week checkup. She told me to follow up with a doctor so i did. He told me I was fine and had allergies. He...

I was told I had Thyroiditis by my obgyn at my 6 week checkup. She told me to fo...

Wgriffy

•6 years ago

3 Replies

More T3 + T4 blood results and even more confused

I have Hashi's. My last results on 45mcg T3 (25mcg Tiromel + 20 mcg LioThy) and 75 mcg Levo. were : TSH : 0.06 ( 0.2-5.5) FT4 : <5 ( 10-24.5) FT3 : 3.4 (...

I have Hashi's. My last results on 45mcg T3 (25mcg Tiromel + 20 mcg LioThy) a...

cal1971

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Ultrasound Results Normal, Confused

Got my ultrasound results, still no idea what the heck hit my thyroid hormones if not Hashimotos. Ugh. Results: The right lobe measures 38mm in length and the...

Got my ultrasound results, still no idea what the heck hit my thyroid hormones i...

Andyb1205

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Help needed possible hashimotos or is it fibromyalgia

Just got blood results from GP after difficulty in obtaining a copy. I thought TSH tested but no test done! I was diagnosed initially by myself and confirmed...

Just got blood results from GP after difficulty in obtaining a copy. I thought T...

Ali1972

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Merrick dog treats recalled due to elevated thyroid hormone

Probably not relevant to many readers - or their best friends - as this is USA news. However, I thought of broad interest to realise that this issue keeps...

Probably not relevant to many readers - or their best friends - as this is USA n...

helvella

Administrator•6 years ago

19 Replies

Brit doctors surgery fined £35k over medical data fumble

A pretty appalling story on GDPR-eve. The best points are: The other practice appeared to do the right thing. The ICO picked up the issue and has done the...

A pretty appalling story on GDPR-eve. The best points are: The other practice ap...

helvella

Administrator•6 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for May 2018

Hi I’m new here and need advice please

Looks like I'm on my own again :-(

Adrenal fatigue is T3 an option?

Can Thyroid Eye Disease be reversed?

Problems with Hypo (little longer story)

T3 or not T3 and dealing with GP

Just saying

3rd blood test result (with ranges) on Levothyroxine, feel awful advice please.

Endo says I am just not taking T4 correctly!?

Private Prescription

Successful weight loss and/or exercise?

Time scale for 2nd blood test

Is a Short Synacthen Test enough?

Newbie - help with results please?

Hashimoto and Kelp

Genes dictate your TSH levels, some polymorphisms being higher

Anyone in the UK any experience taking LDN for Hashimotos?

GP visit for Thyroxine prescription renewal

White worry

Blood test in the afternoon

Frustrated Hypothyroid Newbie

Graves question

Lupus/ Depression now Premenopausal - yam cream safe?

Can raised ft4 normal ft3 make you tired?

Hoshimotos results..should I be on medication?

More T3 + T4 blood results and even more confused

Ultrasound Results Normal, Confused

Help needed possible hashimotos or is it fibromyalgia

Merrick dog treats recalled due to elevated thyroid hormone

Brit doctors surgery fined £35k over medical data fumble

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