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T3 only 30mcgs and Hydrocortisone 30mcgs. Help please?

I just spent the last few days in hospital as my BP hit amazing heights. Average 190/110. I was in the pharmacy when I had a severe spike and became confused...

I just spent the last few days in hospital as my BP hit amazing heights. Average...

Sally56

•6 years ago

32 Replies

Help, not sure what to do. I have a large Goitre, symptoms matches Hashimoto/Hypo, no help from GP

Hi, so I am 29 years old female. I have diabetes type 2 and PCOS. Just a bit background, So, in 2014, I joined slimming world and lost 5-6 stones with them....

Hi, so I am 29 years old female. I have diabetes type 2 and PCOS. Just a bit bac...

Skywalker18

•6 years ago

35 Replies

Info re my results

I just had my blood test results, I am self medicating with NDT and my results are generally going in the right direction. My questions is how can I raise...

I just had my blood test results, I am self medicating with NDT and my results a...

doluph

•6 years ago

24 Replies

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Worried! 😩

So last week I had a hemithyroidectomy and a Isthmectomy due to having follicular lesions from a FNAS and told that a follow up would be in 6 weeks! Today I...

So last week I had a hemithyroidectomy and a Isthmectomy due to having follicula...

jennyleex

•6 years ago

11 Replies

So confused

Always have been told my bloods are with in normal limits. However, partial thyroidectomy, usual weight gain, tiredness, etc etc. But no problems...

Always have been told my bloods are with in normal limits. However, partial thy...

walkes1

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Help please with blood test results.

Hi everybody. I'm new here although i have been treated for underactive thyroid for years. I'm 61 years old. My current dose of Levothyroxine is 75mg. My...

Hi everybody. I'm new here although i have been treated for underactive thyroid ...

nark

•6 years ago

15 Replies

feeling proud of myself and conversation with doctor.

Self 'Dr G you are the best GP in this practice but you are a terrible doctor'. Dr G 'How do you mean' Self 'Well I was really ill with moxydema crisis last...

Self 'Dr G you are the best GP in this practice but you are a terrible doctor'. ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

16 Replies

What's in common with burn out, Hashimotos hypothyroidism, menapause, frozen shoulder, Plantar Fasciitis, fat pad atrophy,CRPS & dupuytrens?

I'm wondering if it's something about the Atonomic Nervous System. "Many people who develop hypothyroidism end up in fast oxidative, glucogenic metabolism, or...

I'm wondering if it's something about the Atonomic Nervous System. "Many people ...

Soldieress

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Some issues with levo+T3, help please.

Hello, I take 125mcg levo and 12,5 T3, all in the morning. My main problem with levothyroxine is anxiety with tunnel vision about 2 hours after I take it and...

Hello, I take 125mcg levo and 12,5 T3, all in the morning. My main problem with ...

hipolion

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Carbimazole update

I am now on day 4 if taking 20mg of carbimazole, i followed some peoples advice and split the dose I’m not feeling any different. I’m still sweating buckets,...

I am now on day 4 if taking 20mg of carbimazole, i followed some peoples advice ...

Moonstar123

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Overmedicated Hypo, periods and early menopause

A follow up for my sister, I can't find this info with my usual google-skills, so I hoped one of our experts may know... My sisters tsh is low - out of range...

A follow up for my sister, I can't find this info with my usual google-skills, s...

Laundretta

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Is T3 three weeks in

Regarding my last post, I am now at the end of my third week re T3 only. At first, when I stopped my thyroxine/T4, I felt an improvement ie my aches and...

Regarding my last post, I am now at the end of my third week re T3 only. At firs...

Tiredtash

•6 years ago

12 Replies

muscle cramps and tears

Hi everyone, I am hoping someone here may be able to help I suffer Hashimotos, have been too fed up to even bother with further blood tests for some time now....

Hi everyone, I am hoping someone here may be able to help I suffer Hashimotos, h...

Maggimai

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Hyperthyroid

I was diagnosed with overactive thyroid in February this year My T4 was 24.5 TSH was <0.01 I had all the symptoms - elevated heart rate, had to use my inhaler...

I was diagnosed with overactive thyroid in February this year My T4 was 24.5 TSH...

Hidden

•6 years ago

48 Replies

Help with my mum again

Hi guys My mum has had a serious problem with her stomach as described here: https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/138471043/mums-stomach-issues I think...

Hi guys My mum has had a serious problem with her stomach as described here: htt...

Saggyuk

•6 years ago

31 Replies

Day after RAI

So I had my little radioactive pill yesterday morning. Loved the solid lead gift wrapping! It was a low dose so I've avoided a hospital stay. Cooped up in the...

So I had my little radioactive pill yesterday morning. Loved the solid lead gift...

CameTheDay

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Symptoms but normal TSH?

Hello I've come across the forum looking for advice as I'm not feeling good and getting nowhere with my GP. My TSH is 4.33 the range for normal on the print...

Hello I've come across the forum looking for advice as I'm not feeling good and ...

Bearfam

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Hello There, started SR T3 and been experiencing shortness of breath and coughing. I am also on Synthroid 25mcg.

SR T3 side effects.

Harevalo

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Nerve pain? and numb skin

Hello everyone. Firstly and as briefly as I can, been on the board for quite a long time, I'm hypo-hashi, I take NDT with T3 top up, I'm gluten free and have...

Hello everyone. Firstly and as briefly as I can, been on the board for quite a l...

DonnyJam

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Exercise for energy

Hi all, I’ve had hashimotos for 2 years (diagnosed for just over 1 year) and it may be secondary to another autoimmune disease like Lupus or Sjogrens, but my...

Hi all, I’ve had hashimotos for 2 years (diagnosed for just over 1 year) and it ...

Elmoo

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Hashimotos and Major Issues

Hi everyone, Short story - started having symptoms of all sorts of things after daughter born 15 years ago. Misdiagnosed forever, finally diagnosed with...

Hi everyone, Short story - started having symptoms of all sorts of things after ...

Ali2422

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Apologies for the long post! So today I went for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Once you get over the initial claustrophobic feeling in the chamber and...

Apologies for the long post! So today I went for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO...

MissFG

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Heatwave

I have Hashimotos and usually tolerate the heat fairly well but this year Iam finding cannot My BP has dropped quite a bit although it was a smudge on high...

I have Hashimotos and usually tolerate the heat fairly well but this year Iam fi...

Sylvia22

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Metoprolol and light headed

Hi, I have been taking metoprolol tartrate, 75mg twice a day. I also take methimizole, 10mg twice a day, Eliquis 5mg twice a day and Xanax as needed....

Hi, I have been taking metoprolol tartrate, 75mg twice a day. I also take meth...

lisbriamy

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Has Thyroid UK plans for an online petition re; T3

Withdrawal on the NHS? What do they plan to do with patients that are intolerant to thyroxine?

Withdrawal on the NHS? What do they plan to do with patients that are intolerant...

pffft2017

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Blood test results

Hey, I’ve just had my blood test results back since starting Levo 50mcg My TSH has gone from 8.04 to now 0.33 (TSH was all they tested on my bloods this...

Hey, I’ve just had my blood test results back since starting Levo 50mcg My TSH ...

Chloecaff

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Travelling to Portugal with Erfa Thyroid/NDT. Do I need to take a Doctor's letter with me?

Hi All, I'm travelling to Portugal very soon and taking my Erfa Thyroid (Natural Desiccated Thyroid) with me. I've not yet travelled abroad whilst taking...

Hi All, I'm travelling to Portugal very soon and taking my Erfa Thyroid (Natural...

franniebabes

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Right side thyroid nodule

Hi all, I have been on thyroxine for approximately 10 years for hypothyroidism. Over the last eighteen months my dosage has increased from 100mcg to 150 in...

Hi all, I have been on thyroxine for approximately 10 years for hypothyroidism....

Morty21

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Hashimotos pregnancy

Hey any other hashi women who have had babas found they had dosing issues when pregnant? Or found the type of meds they were taking needed changing?

Hey any other hashi women who have had babas found they had dosing issues when p...

wowserclo

•6 years ago

6 Replies

T3

Could someone private message me all the suppliers I’ve used at no longer available

Could someone private message me all the suppliers I’ve used at no longer availa...

bossbird

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2018

T3 only 30mcgs and Hydrocortisone 30mcgs. Help please?

Help, not sure what to do. I have a large Goitre, symptoms matches Hashimoto/Hypo, no help from GP

Info re my results

Worried! 😩

So confused

Help please with blood test results.

feeling proud of myself and conversation with doctor.

What's in common with burn out, Hashimotos hypothyroidism, menapause, frozen shoulder, Plantar Fasciitis, fat pad atrophy,CRPS & dupuytrens?

Some issues with levo+T3, help please.

Carbimazole update

Overmedicated Hypo, periods and early menopause

Is T3 three weeks in

muscle cramps and tears

Hyperthyroid

Help with my mum again

Day after RAI

Symptoms but normal TSH?

Hello There, started SR T3 and been experiencing shortness of breath and coughing. I am also on Synthroid 25mcg.

Nerve pain? and numb skin

Exercise for energy

Hashimotos and Major Issues

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Heatwave

Metoprolol and light headed

Has Thyroid UK plans for an online petition re; T3

Blood test results

Travelling to Portugal with Erfa Thyroid/NDT. Do I need to take a Doctor's letter with me?

Right side thyroid nodule

Hashimotos pregnancy

T3

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