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High thyroids

Hi im 46 and been with my partner 2 years and not had a period we have been tryi g for a baby and nothing went to doctors and done blood tests and found out i...

Hi im 46 and been with my partner 2 years and not had a period we have been tryi...

Weezybobs

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Help please - Thybon 20 Henning

Can anyone tell me please - what exactly has to be written on a prescription in order to order T3 from the pharmacy in Germany? (I have a GP T3 prescription...

Can anyone tell me please - what exactly has to be written on a prescription in ...

Aurealis

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Losing eyebrows

Hi I have been on 75mg levothyroxine for almost 11 years. In the last few months I have noticed my once thick eyebrows are now almost non existant. My recent...

Hi I have been on 75mg levothyroxine for almost 11 years. In the last few months...

milehouse

•6 years ago

11 Replies

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Is Low Ferritin and Vit D preventing T4-T3 conversion? Should I add T3?

Hello All Thanks again for reading my post. Is Low Ferritin iron and Vit D preventing T4-T3 conversion? Should I add T3 and how much? Blood test results...

Hello All Thanks again for reading my post. Is Low Ferritin iron and Vit D prev...

Chickenlady2009

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Reduced Levo dose and symptomatic in three days!!

Hello, I went to the doctors on Wednesday about some epic hot flushes since my dose was increased from 125 to 150. On this dose I didn’t have any symptoms...

Hello, I went to the doctors on Wednesday about some epic hot flushes since my d...

Lizs1212

•6 years ago

13 Replies

TSH Level increasing

Well, my TSH Level has gone up to 5.97 and gp still won’t start treatment. What should I do?

Well, my TSH Level has gone up to 5.97 and gp still won’t start treatment. What ...

Nicki24110

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Sisters in need of advice please

Appreciate opinion on my older sister's results. 3 of us all Hashi's. My younger sister and I both poor conversion and taking T3. My older sister diagnosed 10...

Appreciate opinion on my older sister's results. 3 of us all Hashi's. My younger...

Lu-ck

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Blood results Hashimotos & Supplements

Hi I've posted before but have recently seen a functional medicine specialist and had bloods done. Hashimotos diagnosed (I knew it!) and been recommended to...

Hi I've posted before but have recently seen a functional medicine specialist an...

Pibs

•6 years ago

17 Replies

I really need some support - please :-(

I need some advice and reassurance. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s ten years ago. Never been medicated as the doctors always say I’m within range even though...

I need some advice and reassurance. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s ten years a...

Paolatello

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Anyone found medical professional in UK who understood thyroid disease and has successfully diagnosed and treated resulting in good health?

I would be very interested to know if there has been any such success story!

Flecmac

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Can weight loss mean that you require less NDT

Hi all, I am currently taking 3.5 grains Nature Throid - it is a dose that I have been comfortable on for about a year. I started eating clean again as I find...

Hi all, I am currently taking 3.5 grains Nature Throid - it is a dose that I ha...

hellybaybee

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Any particular NDT you'd recommend for a first time user?

After much deliberating I've decided to try NDT. Is there a particular brand better than another for a first time user? I understand we all respond differently...

After much deliberating I've decided to try NDT. Is there a particular brand bet...

Paula101

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Question about probiotics for use with antibiotics

Hello I've come across a lot of good advice on supplements so I'm hoping I can get some advice on best probiotics to take with heavy duty antibiotics...

Hello I've come across a lot of good advice on supplements so I'm hoping I can g...

Polly91

•6 years ago

13 Replies

K2 mk7 ...... do I need it ?

I’ve just read k2mk7 shouldn’t be taken ( to aid vit D3) Due to the way it’s manufactured ....... I’m so confused ! Just as I thought I’d got my supplements...

I’ve just read k2mk7 shouldn’t be taken ( to aid vit D3) Due to the way it’s ma...

Anniewoz1

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Should I push for a dose increase?

Hello lovely, helpful people on here. I haven’t posted for quite a while, as I have thought that I feel sort-of ok, but I’m wondering if I should settle for...

Hello lovely, helpful people on here. I haven’t posted for quite a while, as I h...

Jenny23

•6 years ago

8 Replies

My Consultants opinion

Those who are following this is what the consultant has told my gp. I am ignorant on all this and need to be sure I am getting the right treatment.... fobbed...

Those who are following this is what the consultant has told my gp. I am ignora...

Medwaylass69

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Hi I’m new here(my 2 post), I increased the dose and something went wrong!

For few days now, I increased my levothyroxine, from 125mcg to 137mcg . I take the levo. +T3(6,25mcg) first in the morning but today I noticed that after 2 hrs...

For few days now, I increased my levothyroxine, from 125mcg to 137mcg . I take t...

hipolion

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Blood Test Results - help please.

Hi, just had latest blood test and results (12/06/18) as below: (on 162.5mcg Levothyroxine) TSH 0.27 (0.27-4.2) T4 15.7 (12.0-22.0) T3 3.4 (3.1-6.8)...

Hi, just had latest blood test and results (12/06/18) as below: (on 162.5mcg Lev...

Tristy

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Terrie

Hi I was given 50 levothroxine and my horrible symptoms went after several months they returned so I've now been given a extra 25 levothroxine I've been...

Hi I was given 50 levothroxine and my horrible symptoms went after several mont...

SIMMY1962

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Vitamin D

Hi guys, I wondered if anyone can help. I've recently been diagnosed as hypo Tsh 23 and Tf4 12, possible hashimoto's (awaiting test results) My vitamin b12...

Hi guys, I wondered if anyone can help. I've recently been diagnosed as hypo Ts...

Diane17884

•6 years ago

17 Replies

My latest results

Medwaylass69

•6 years ago

16 Replies

A very, very sad indictment of treatment for those who are hypothyroid but don't find the benefit of levothyroxine or remain undiagnosed

It is a letter by a member of TPA who wrote a letter to be given to the Scottish Parliament in support of the case of Lorraine Cleaver has before the...

It is a letter by a member of TPA who wrote a letter to be given to the Scottish...

shaws

Administrator•6 years ago

33 Replies

Is it correct taking Levothyroxine at night leave a two hour gap.

I’m thinking of taking my Levothyroxine at night rather than in the morning. The reason is I’m still waking up feeling really tired and my temperature is not...

I’m thinking of taking my Levothyroxine at night rather than in the morning. Th...

Peanut31

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Untreated hyperthyroidism, non urgent referral?

I was diagnosed with graves and an overactive thyroid about 5 years ago. Since then I’ve been treated with carbimazole on and off- 95% of the time off (through...

I was diagnosed with graves and an overactive thyroid about 5 years ago. Since t...

HyperBee01

•6 years ago

7 Replies

How to take meds

Hi, I only have to take Levi twice a week due to being borderline under active. My question is I have been told to take the meds half an hour before eating In...

Hi, I only have to take Levi twice a week due to being borderline under active. ...

Medwaylass69

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Kidney ache/pain

Good morning everyone I’m newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism- partial thyroidectomy 40 years ago Currently taking 50mg levothyroxine- bloods due at end of...

Good morning everyone I’m newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism- partial thyroide...

Anniewoz1

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Menopausal ?

Excerpts:- 1) Dear Women: Menopause is natural, but it is an endocrine catastrophe- 2) Dear Thyroid Patients: If you have thyroid gland failure--primary...

Excerpts:- 1) Dear Women: Menopause is natural, but it is an endocrine catastrop...

shaws

Administrator•6 years ago

3 Replies

Blood Test Tomorrow

I have my blood test tomorrow after being prescribed 50 mg levothyroxine. On my last blood test results my Doctor decided to not increase my dose. I still feel...

I have my blood test tomorrow after being prescribed 50 mg levothyroxine. On my ...

Cotton50

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Livitigo and thevothyroxin?

Hi, I was diagnosed with hoshimotos about a month ago and was given Levothyroxin. A few years back I noticed mild vitiligo on my hands, which at the time I...

Hi, I was diagnosed with hoshimotos about a month ago and was given Levothyroxin...

Allybee1977

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Nature-throid, Armour-throid or West-throid no prescription online?

I have hypothyroidism and I'm taking syntrhoid right now but I was taking nature-throid before but my source prices have sky rocketed and I can't buy from this...

I have hypothyroidism and I'm taking syntrhoid right now but I was taking nature...

pengas

•6 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for June 2018

High thyroids

Help please - Thybon 20 Henning

Losing eyebrows

Is Low Ferritin and Vit D preventing T4-T3 conversion? Should I add T3?

Reduced Levo dose and symptomatic in three days!!

TSH Level increasing

Sisters in need of advice please

Blood results Hashimotos & Supplements

I really need some support - please :-(

Anyone found medical professional in UK who understood thyroid disease and has successfully diagnosed and treated resulting in good health?

Can weight loss mean that you require less NDT

Any particular NDT you'd recommend for a first time user?

Question about probiotics for use with antibiotics

K2 mk7 ...... do I need it ?

Should I push for a dose increase?

My Consultants opinion

Hi I’m new here(my 2 post), I increased the dose and something went wrong!

Blood Test Results - help please.

Terrie

Vitamin D

My latest results

A very, very sad indictment of treatment for those who are hypothyroid but don't find the benefit of levothyroxine or remain undiagnosed

Is it correct taking Levothyroxine at night leave a two hour gap.

Untreated hyperthyroidism, non urgent referral?

How to take meds

Kidney ache/pain

Menopausal ?

Blood Test Tomorrow

Livitigo and thevothyroxin?

Nature-throid, Armour-throid or West-throid no prescription online?

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