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Being unwell increasing thyroid symptoms?

I’ve had tonsillitis this week and I know it’s nornal to feel tired with viruses, but when hypo and not yet optimally medicated, as in my case, is it normal...

I’ve had tonsillitis this week and I know it’s nornal to feel tired with viruses...

Dee8686

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Where is UK levothyroxine made?

I don't what to go into the politics of it but come the day of the UK leaving the EU, is there any possibility supplies could be disrupted? It's been playing...

I don't what to go into the politics of it but come the day of the UK leaving th...

DaizeeFoo

•6 years ago

58 Replies

How much folate should I take.

Hi my recent folate level was rather low at 6.95 ug/L 2.91 - 50.00 I was and I am still taking Thorne Stress B Complex which states, Folate (200 mcg as...

Hi my recent folate level was rather low at 6.95 ug/L 2.91 - 50.00 I was and I a...

lucylocks

•6 years ago

4 Replies

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Underactive

Hi I’m 15 and have a underactive thyroid can I up my dosage myself

Frankboii

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Where to purchase T3

Please help! If anyone knows where to purchase T3 from a reliable source could you kindly pm me? I have been badly burnt by a fraudulent seller and very...

Please help! If anyone knows where to purchase T3 from a reliable source could y...

Tiamosta

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid s

Does anyone have the ingredients of thyroid s please? I’ve emailed my supplier but they don’t have it. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Does anyone have the ingredients of thyroid s please? I’ve emailed my supplier b...

Tanyaking

•6 years ago

2 Replies

TFT guidance for Sheffield - Horrified!

"Free t4 is not required once TSH is <10" "Free t3 measurement is not appropriate in the diagnosis and management of hypothyroidism"

"Free t4 is not required once TSH is <10" "Free t3 measurement is not appropriat...

Laundretta

•6 years ago

15 Replies

B Complex

Can anyone recommend a good B complex pls? I have the solgar one but they smell and taste disgusting and make me feel sick. Are all B complex vitamins like...

Can anyone recommend a good B complex pls? I have the solgar one but they smell...

MissFG

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Has anyone had to decrease t4 after decreasing Lexapro?

I have all of sudden gone hyperthyroid with reduction of Lexapro from 15mg down to 10mg. My t4 has been high for a month. I haven’t been stable on t4 meds or...

I have all of sudden gone hyperthyroid with reduction of Lexapro from 15mg down...

Mccrae

•6 years ago

11 Replies

magnesium K2 and D3

Hi there, how much of these should I take and is it best to use sprays as I am on ranitidine for Hiatus hernia. can you recommend a brand?

Hi there, how much of these should I take and is it best to use sprays as I am o...

barb62

•6 years ago

6 Replies

T3 testing

Hi I need to order a test to measure my T3 levels as my practice doesn't include this in their tests. Which one is best to order? T3 or free T3 - confused....

Hi I need to order a test to measure my T3 levels as my practice doesn't include...

ABro

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Am I alone, and what does it mean?? 1st ever post!

I had my thryroid removed back in 2016 and am taking 100mg levothryroxine. Also on BP tabs, Anti Dep, and water tabs. And I have never felt so unwell. I...

I had my thryroid removed back in 2016 and am taking 100mg levothryroxine. Also ...

supernan2012

•6 years ago

10 Replies

High cholesterol

Hi everyone, does anyone have an idea how to reduce cholesterol without statins?

Hi everyone, does anyone have an idea how to reduce cholesterol without statins?...

barb62

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Weight loss and over medicated.

If I’ve lost weight, could it mean me being over medicated? I’ve had a 50 mcg reduction in last 6 months

If I’ve lost weight, could it mean me being over medicated? I’ve had a 50 mcg re...

Sunnydevon

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Levothyroxine and hair fall out

Hi. I was wondering if people had experiences of hair fall out after starting taking levothyroxine, and if it gets better? I started on 100mg mid June and a...

Hi. I was wondering if people had experiences of hair fall out after starting ta...

Missbee123

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Low T4

I have been diagnosed hashi for over 10 yrs, under 60yrs female, and have never been able to raise my T4 and T3 levels into the higher range. I take : vit D,...

I have been diagnosed hashi for over 10 yrs, under 60yrs female, and have never ...

Lynx1

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Self medicating NDT

I've realized that I have been over medicating on NDT. I can know tell by my symptoms. (Jittery and sweating.) Please could someone advise me on how quickly...

I've realized that I have been over medicating on NDT. I can know tell by my sym...

Everdean

•6 years ago

4 Replies

So dizzy and sick

Hi all, hoping some of you knowledgeable folks can tell me what this is. Been feeling pretty lousy for months now. Yesterday on the way home I started to feel...

Hi all, hoping some of you knowledgeable folks can tell me what this is. Been fe...

MKitty

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Possibly hypo - diarrhoea and day long nausea

Hi there. I’ve hashi and coeliac (on road to recovery I believe from recent biopsy). But have diarrhoea most mornings (I’m certain not from gluten) and last...

Hi there. I’ve hashi and coeliac (on road to recovery I believe from recent biop...

Hidden

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Rudest doctor in UK - official !

Britain's 'rudest doctor' who told patients they were 'lazy benefit scroungers' and 'stupid, not depressed' is allowed to keep his job •Unnamed GP accused a...

Britain's 'rudest doctor' who told patients they were 'lazy benefit scroungers' ...

marigold22

•6 years ago

8 Replies

help with antibodies and tsh result

t3 1.65(.08-3.14) T4 9.52 (5.5-12) Tsh 4.78 (0.4-4.2) Thyroidglubin 20.9 Thyroid antibodies 268

t3 1.65(.08-3.14) T4 9.52 (5.5-12) Tsh 4.78 (0.4-4.2) Thyroidglubin 20.9 ...

Dils

•6 years ago

22 Replies

End of the road or new beginning Help required

Hi All I really need soome help ive been to every doctor I can I also tried alternative too nothing has helped. Its time i think I try and help myself but I...

Hi All I really need soome help ive been to every doctor I can I also tried alte...

TiTre

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Confusing Results

Just had repeat TFT, my 2nd after commencing Levo three months ago, Am currently on 50mcg, did not take on morning (8am) of test, fasted, result back TSH 1.4...

Just had repeat TFT, my 2nd after commencing Levo three months ago, Am currentl...

AlisonMox

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Upped my dose from 50 to 100. Not feeling so hot.

I guess my TSH was 14 last test. So he upped my dose to 100. The first few days were intense I felt like I was on speed. It was horrible. That has calmed down...

I guess my TSH was 14 last test. So he upped my dose to 100. The first few days ...

Heart7481

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Insomnia after RAI

Hi Guys, I got the RAI for graves disease and after around two month I went hypo. My endo started me on 50mcg of Levo and said we would retest in 4 to 6 weeks....

Hi Guys, I got the RAI for graves disease and after around two month I went hypo...

glennss3

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Hoshi Thyroid sore throat remedies?

Anybody have any good remedies to help a sore throat? Mines swollen and hurts, its hurts to talk... I already am gluten dairy soy fluoride aluminum free I take...

Anybody have any good remedies to help a sore throat? Mines swollen and hurts, i...

Wgriffy

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Help please for Thyroid labs

Hello community, Can someone interpret my labs results please. I am taking Synthroid for over 22 years. Actually taking at 62,5mg/day. Thank you much,

Hello community, Can someone interpret my labs results please. I am taking Synth...

Hidden

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Starting T3

I have just started T3 and felt as if my body had been given something it was craving for a long time. Has anyone else had this feeling?

I have just started T3 and felt as if my body had been given something it was cr...

saniagi

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Advice and information please

Hello, I was hoping someone could please help. I would really like to know where to order t3 from, I'm not able to travel out of the country so that's...

Hello, I was hoping someone could please help. I would really like to know wher...

Li-ma

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Thyroid levels - help

Hello, having my results spoken through with me on the 1st however was provided with this information today and wondered if anyone could break it down for me...

Hello, having my results spoken through with me on the 1st however was provided ...

24_1919

•6 years ago

3 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for July 2018

Being unwell increasing thyroid symptoms?

Where is UK levothyroxine made?

How much folate should I take.

Underactive

Where to purchase T3

Thyroid s

TFT guidance for Sheffield - Horrified!

B Complex

Has anyone had to decrease t4 after decreasing Lexapro?

magnesium K2 and D3

T3 testing

Am I alone, and what does it mean?? 1st ever post!

High cholesterol

Weight loss and over medicated.

Levothyroxine and hair fall out

Low T4

Self medicating NDT

So dizzy and sick

Possibly hypo - diarrhoea and day long nausea

Rudest doctor in UK - official !

help with antibodies and tsh result

End of the road or new beginning Help required

Confusing Results

Upped my dose from 50 to 100. Not feeling so hot.

Insomnia after RAI

Hoshi Thyroid sore throat remedies?

Help please for Thyroid labs

Starting T3

Advice and information please

Thyroid levels - help

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