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cost of treatment

It has, in effect, cost me £250 to obtain this latest (3 months’) treatment, including my own private blood test, analysis of results, prescription and...

It has, in effect, cost me £250 to obtain this latest (3 months’) treatment, inc...

Icicles

•6 years ago

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TSH levels effect on cholestral

I have high cholestral levels my gp I know is going to put me on statins. Have just found out high cholestral runs in my family. My last TSH was 4.25 range 0.3...

I have high cholestral levels my gp I know is going to put me on statins. Have j...

ali56

•6 years ago

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Have GMC ever been approached regarding our plight??

Just wondered if anyone knew if GMC have ever been approached regarding lack of knowledge, tests, diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disease? If so I would be...

Just wondered if anyone knew if GMC have ever been approached regarding lack of...

Flecmac

•6 years ago

10 Replies

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Palpitations now added to the list ....

Morning everyone I’m trying to get my hypothyroidism under control with levo (75grms at the moment) and also taking vitamins As I’m also menopausal, I also...

Morning everyone I’m trying to get my hypothyroidism under control with levo (75...

Anniewoz1

•6 years ago

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Split NDT and blood test- what time do I take the last dose?

Hi everyone, I have a blood test tomorrow, I didn’t plan for it and not sure what’s the best approach here to get an accurate read. I had half a grain 8am, 1...

Hi everyone, I have a blood test tomorrow, I didn’t plan for it and not sure wh...

AnnaSo

•6 years ago

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Change in weather

I am 27 and currently take 100mg of levothyroxine daily. Has anyone else noticed their symptoms suddenly reappear. The summer in UK has been wonderful, and I...

I am 27 and currently take 100mg of levothyroxine daily. Has anyone else notice...

LaurenS91

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Advice

Hi and good morning I'm after a bit of advice please,I've had an under active thyroid for a few years now, but recently I've felt really unwell and have had...

Hi and good morning I'm after a bit of advice please,I've had an under active t...

Leanne-marie

•6 years ago

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Moved to Helensburgh

After 5 months living in a suitcase I have finally moved into our new home North of the Border. I am currently on 20 -T3 and 75 - T4 and ticking along OK. (I...

After 5 months living in a suitcase I have finally moved into our new home North...

Mantras131

•6 years ago

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CRAZY RESULTS, a reason for staying on 175mcg?

As I have posted before, my GP is trying to reduce my thyroxine dose from 175mcg to 125 mcg. which I am certain will make me ill. I have analysed my results...

As I have posted before, my GP is trying to reduce my thyroxine dose from 175mcg...

fiftyone

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Hashimoto Encephalopathy

Has anyone in the group been diagnosed with Hashimoto Encephalopathy? My daughter has Hashimoto and recently had an EEG and they detected she was having...

Has anyone in the group been diagnosed with Hashimoto Encephalopathy? My daught...

Kellygreen

•6 years ago

6 Replies

How to add postal code to profile

The postal code is currently marked as private and I was allowed to uncheck all the other sections so they would no longer be private, but the postal code is...

The postal code is currently marked as private and I was allowed to uncheck all ...

JaninaWalker

•6 years ago

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Hello From That Dairy State!

Hello! My name is Leeann. I'm 28 years old and "mom" to two spoiled fur children! Nelson is my Dachshund boy and Belle is my kitty girl! I've been living for...

Hello! My name is Leeann. I'm 28 years old and "mom" to two spoiled fur children...

Boonelee

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Reflux getting worse

Hi everyone I’ve had bad acid reflux for quite some time now and have been taking Lanzoprazole for this. Dr recommended I should cut down to a smaller dosage...

Hi everyone I’ve had bad acid reflux for quite some time now and have been takin...

Zizzy1591

•6 years ago

95 Replies

What tests can I request from an endocrinologist on the NHS?

Hi all, I'm very puzzled. You all seem to have been offered, and given, various blood tests, which I have been advised I have no access to on the NHS via GP....

Hi all, I'm very puzzled. You all seem to have been offered, and given, various ...

sgodsave

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Cheapest online test for Vitamin levels?

I want to check my vitamin levels but don't want to pay for the full Medichecks thyroid profile, I have just started Levothyroxine 25mg so will do this for 6...

I want to check my vitamin levels but don't want to pay for the full Medichecks ...

hankpym

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Success or failure in ordering

So in this I am not asking for names of places or countries because I don't want it to be locked from receiving replies. This is an observation as people have...

So in this I am not asking for names of places or countries because I don't want...

JaninaWalker

•6 years ago

28 Replies

Hypothyroidism Medication

Hi All, I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid almost 12 weeks ago, which I was prescribed Levothyroxine for. I've seen absolutely no difference in...

Hi All, I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid almost 12 weeks ago, which I...

loz_689

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Low potassium level.

I had an appointment last week at the Doctors because I keep getting a pain the lower right side of my abdomen, Doctor has arranged a scan and also took...

I had an appointment last week at the Doctors because I keep getting a pain the ...

lucylocks

•6 years ago

13 Replies

T3 source

Can someone please pm a reliable source for T3. As I'm unable to get hold of my usual supplier. Thanks in advance 😊

Can someone please pm a reliable source for T3. As I'm unable to get hold of my ...

ClareP81

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Wondering if my resting heart is due to my hypothyroidism or because I am fit!

My next test is tomorrow... I will upload the results by weekend. My last test was TSH 2.13 and Free T4 was down to 8! On 100mcg Levo (not Teva). Half...

My next test is tomorrow... I will upload the results by weekend. My last test ...

Mino40

•6 years ago

40 Replies

Hashimoto struggling

Hi I was diagnosed with Hashimotos about a year ago now, i'm on 75 levothyroxine and made diet changes. I was hnder an endocrinologist and they tested my...

Hi I was diagnosed with Hashimotos about a year ago now, i'm on 75 levothyroxine...

Whitney2017

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Advice

Hi I have had chronic constipation since I was little and its very frustrating. I have very bad mood swings and have gained some weight despite eating fruit...

Hi I have had chronic constipation since I was little and its very frustrating....

Blue02

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Going to try NDT!

Could someone please private message me suppliers of Thiroid from Thailand. I am currently taking T4 75mcg and T3 16.75 mcg and on this plus all my supplements...

Could someone please private message me suppliers of Thiroid from Thailand. I am...

skelly82

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Advice

Hi, I am looking for as much advice as possible. Ive read a lot of the information on the website but i will be honest some of it is over my head. Since my...

Hi, I am looking for as much advice as possible. Ive read a lot of the informati...

HappyH81

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Does anyone know how to naturally reduce inflammation & get immune system under control ?

I would be very grateful for any advice on food and supplements to decrease inflammation and calm down an overactive immune system? Thank you

I would be very grateful for any advice on food and supplements to decrease infl...

Polly91

•6 years ago

20 Replies

The Supreme Court acknowledges the value of patient support groups and empowered patients.

"...changes in society, and in the provision of healthcare services, should also be borne in mind. One which is particularly relevant in the present context is...

"...changes in society, and in the provision of healthcare services, should also...

holyshedballs

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Supplier of Uni-Pharma T3

Hi, As many of you may recall just over a year ago a supplier of Uni-Pharma T3 (based in Montenegro) announced an issue with obtaining supplies of T3 and so...

Hi, As many of you may recall just over a year ago a supplier of Uni-Pharma T3 (...

Mikegov

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Lab results help please 🙏🏻💜

Hi could anyone help me with my results I don’t understand most of them at all or what even some of them are ..

Hi could anyone help me with my results I don’t understand most of them at all o...

Leab8

•6 years ago

10 Replies

New Here, can you help me interpret my latest lab values

Hi I am new to this forum but unfortunately not new to hypothyroidism. I was diagnosed 20 years ago and have been on various amounts of levothyroxine with just...

Hi I am new to this forum but unfortunately not new to hypothyroidism. I was dia...

Missy1968

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Start thyroid medication ?

Latest blood results: TSH 2.69 (0.40-4.50) T3,Free 3.0 ( 2.3-4.2) T4,Free 1.0 (0.8-1.8) TPO 15 (less than 9) B12...

Latest blood results: TSH 2.69 (0.40-4.50) T3,Free 3.0 ( 2...

Cyberphil

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2018

cost of treatment

TSH levels effect on cholestral

Have GMC ever been approached regarding our plight??

Palpitations now added to the list ....

Split NDT and blood test- what time do I take the last dose?

Change in weather

Advice

Moved to Helensburgh

CRAZY RESULTS, a reason for staying on 175mcg?

Hashimoto Encephalopathy

How to add postal code to profile

Hello From That Dairy State!

Reflux getting worse

What tests can I request from an endocrinologist on the NHS?

Cheapest online test for Vitamin levels?

Success or failure in ordering

Hypothyroidism Medication

Low potassium level.

T3 source

Wondering if my resting heart is due to my hypothyroidism or because I am fit!

Hashimoto struggling

Advice

Going to try NDT!

Advice

Does anyone know how to naturally reduce inflammation & get immune system under control ?

The Supreme Court acknowledges the value of patient support groups and empowered patients.

Supplier of Uni-Pharma T3

Lab results help please 🙏🏻💜

New Here, can you help me interpret my latest lab values

Start thyroid medication ?

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