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Bias and the British Thyroid Association Executive Committee statement on the Management of primary hypothyroidism

The endorsements of the British Thyroid Foundation (BTF) and the Society for Endocrinology (SfE) for the should be set aside because of bias and/or the...

The endorsements of the British Thyroid Foundation (BTF) and the Society for End...

holyshedballs

•6 years ago

32 Replies

Ndt

Hi, I was sick of t4 and now on thyroid 1 Grain 2 times Daily, after 4 weeks bloodtest, ths 0,87, t4 and t3 on the lowest range both, I feel good help from...

Hi, I was sick of t4 and now on thyroid 1 Grain 2 times Daily, after 4 weeks blo...

Mastj

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Trial of Naturethroid

Hi just wondered if anyone can make sense of this . 0n Levo 125mcg :- TSH 0.15. (0.1- 5 ) Free T4 22 ( 8 -19) T3 3.6. ( 2.1 - 6 ) Slightly over medicated so...

Hi just wondered if anyone can make sense of this . 0n Levo 125mcg :- TSH 0.15. ...

Maybe21

•6 years ago

13 Replies

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Throat tightness

Hi everyone. Latest results June 2018 - Tsh - 5.22 (0.3-4.5) T4 - 14.9 (10-22) I then had an increase of...

Hi everyone. Latest results June 2018 - Tsh - 5.22 (0.3-4.5) ...

LMor

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Pregnant and need thyroid tested again

Hey everyone, I’ve recently found out I’m pregnant :). So I’m getting my bloods taken at the GP’s once more, I have two problems however. The only possible...

Hey everyone, I’ve recently found out I’m pregnant :). So I’m getting my bloods ...

Ariemai6

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Cortisol and B12 result.

Hi. I have been on NDT for the last 2 years. I was on Levo before that for 2 years ( diagnosed secondary hypothyroidism in 2014.) These are my fasting 9 a.m....

Hi. I have been on NDT for the last 2 years. I was on Levo before that for 2 yea...

strawberryflower

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Calcium supplements post op

I'd like to know if anyone has had terrible leg pain after TT and post op hypocalcemia. I'm taking calcium with vit d3 in them, but my legs just ache...

I'd like to know if anyone has had terrible leg pain after TT and post op hypoca...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Shins hurt really bad sometimes

Have you guys with over active thyroid ever experience real bad pain in your shins? Could this be another bad thing that comes with graves disease?

Have you guys with over active thyroid ever experience real bad pain in your shi...

Knoxtn865

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Advice if possible please

Hi all Sorry for the long post! I’ve posted a couple of times in the PA forum as have been having blood tests relating to low B12 as had a borderline serum...

Hi all Sorry for the long post! I’ve posted a couple of times in the PA forum a...

Scully12

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Results advice thanks

Hi, Please could someone advise. Is there scope to increase my levothyroxine based on these results or are they optimal? I'm on 100mcg daily. Feeling very...

Hi, Please could someone advise. Is there scope to increase my levothyroxine ba...

Sidtrivett

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Balancing NDT with HRT and Progesterone.

Does anyone have experience of the following... Hashimotos. On NDT Esteogen only HRT following total hysterectomy Progesterone cream If so, have you had...

Does anyone have experience of the following... Hashimotos. On NDT Esteogen on...

Jollypolly

•6 years ago

39 Replies

Blood test TSH came back on a routine blood test 5.460 and the reference range is 0.450-4.500 marked above high normal. could it be wrong

My routine once a year blood test came back 5.460 on a reerence range of 0.450 to 4.500 marked high above normal. My GP intern had me come back to redo it...

My routine once a year blood test came back 5.460 on a reerence range of 0.450 t...

anniefrankie8679

•6 years ago

40 Replies

Calcium supplements

Hi I am hypothyroid and post menopausal , I would like to take a calcium supplement but have a couple of questions an was hoping this forum could help? 1....

Hi I am hypothyroid and post menopausal , I would like to take a calcium supplem...

Soozysoosop

•6 years ago

37 Replies

Alternate dosage

My Doctor has told me to take 75 mcg/ 50 mcg Levothyroxine on alternate days. Is it ok to take 100 one day and 25 the next ? I really would like to use up the...

My Doctor has told me to take 75 mcg/ 50 mcg Levothyroxine on alternate days. Is...

Milpol

•6 years ago

18 Replies

I need answers

Hi I had a partial thyroidectomy in March of 2016 and a hysterectomy in August of 2016. Since my thyroid surgery I have had oral thrush (mouth) on numerous...

Hi I had a partial thyroidectomy in March of 2016 and a hysterectomy in August o...

Mickey79

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Reliable OTC T3 meds and websites to order from?

Hello Where is a reliable place to order T3 from online? I was looking at Libertas Pharma as it is gluten, corn, lactose and starch free. Where do people...

Hello Where is a reliable place to order T3 from online? I was looking at Libe...

purple_haze_312

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Latest Results

Hi, any comments and feedback greatly appreciated. TSH too high? 150 mcg of Levothyroxine. Thanks, Richard (Thx SeaSide Susie for heads up)

Hi, any comments and feedback greatly appreciated. TSH too high? 150 mcg of Levo...

dashi2208

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Addition of T3 Is Superior to Levothyroxine

This is another link of a T4/T3 combination:- https://www.verywellhealth.com/t3-superior-t4-levothyroxine-hypothyroidism-thyroid-3976277

This is another link of a T4/T3 combination:- https://www.verywellhealth.com/t3-...

shaws

Administrator•6 years ago

5 Replies

Plz help me with some questions..

i am on gluten free diet...since two wek my symtomps.doesbt go aways.. Only lil inflamyion reduced on face.. But.its still deformed right side.is more.swollen...

i am on gluten free diet...since two wek my symtomps.doesbt go aways.. Only lil ...

Dils

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Any recommendations for BUPA accredited Endos? I live in Sheffield but willing to travel anywhere! I suspect Central hypo and adrenal probs

I can access BUPA through my husband's work and have been authorised to see an endo privately, who is accredited to them, but its so difficult making the...

I can access BUPA through my husband's work and have been authorised to see an e...

Pipricho

•6 years ago

1 Reply

CCG/NHS assessment for Liothyronine by Endocrinologist. Help please.

Hi all, I am new here and would very much appreciate any advice. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 11 years ago. Levothyroxine made me feel more unwell and...

Hi all, I am new here and would very much appreciate any advice. I was diagnose...

TSH86

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Carbimazole and doctors! (Bit of a rant)

So, I've been on carbimazole over a year (awaiting total thyroidectomy) and I know the drill - sore throat = urgent blood test, just in case it's...

So, I've been on carbimazole over a year (awaiting total thyroidectomy) and I kn...

Mordecaispatz

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Please help again

I am so sorry to mither again but got blood tests back TSH 4.04 (9.30-4.20) T4 12.7 (12.00-22.00) T3 4.1 (3.10-6.80) I am on Levo 25mg for the past...

I am so sorry to mither again but got blood tests back TSH 4.04 (9.30-4.20) T4 ...

bellsjet

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Question

How do I respond privately to a message?

sun2shine

•6 years ago

3 Replies

NDT advice please

Hello Could anyone please send me a private message with who would prescribe NDT either an nhs gp or private endo in and around the midlands area? I’ve been...

Hello Could anyone please send me a private message with who would prescribe ND...

Fox78

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Endo decides to add 25mcg of Levo to 2 grains of Nature Throid

I would be grateful for opinions as to why my private endo has decided to add 25mcg of levothyroxine to my current 2 grains of NDT. Their opinion was that my...

I would be grateful for opinions as to why my private endo has decided to add 25...

Icicles

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Short Synacthen versus Adenal Saliva Cortisol Testing for Adrenal function

Good morning everyone, Can any of you lovely people shed some light on this situation I find myself in: 4 years ago my adrenals failed after a miscarriage with...

Good morning everyone, Can any of you lovely people shed some light on this situ...

Sangrom

•6 years ago

9 Replies

COCONUT OIL is it good or bad?

Coconut oil has been very much in the media this week, and now I am wondering is it good or is it bad? I have been using it for most everything for the past 3...

Coconut oil has been very much in the media this week, and now I am wondering is...

Margo

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Progress on NDT - advice on out of breath feeling

Hi everyone, I am currently working on finding my optimal NDT dose. I was previously on 150 Levo for long, long time (10 years, undermedicated and unwell)...

Hi everyone, I am currently working on finding my optimal NDT dose. I was previ...

AnnaSo

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Blood test

Finally collected these but have no idea what it all means, I’m taking 25mg levothyroxine next blood test 30-08-18 any information would be good please

Finally collected these but have no idea what it all means, I’m taking 25mg levo...

Knit1pearl1

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2018

Bias and the British Thyroid Association Executive Committee statement on the Management of primary hypothyroidism

Ndt

Trial of Naturethroid

Throat tightness

Pregnant and need thyroid tested again

Cortisol and B12 result.

Calcium supplements post op

Shins hurt really bad sometimes

Advice if possible please

Results advice thanks

Balancing NDT with HRT and Progesterone.

Blood test TSH came back on a routine blood test 5.460 and the reference range is 0.450-4.500 marked above high normal. could it be wrong

Calcium supplements

Alternate dosage

I need answers

Reliable OTC T3 meds and websites to order from?

Latest Results

Addition of T3 Is Superior to Levothyroxine

Plz help me with some questions..

Any recommendations for BUPA accredited Endos? I live in Sheffield but willing to travel anywhere! I suspect Central hypo and adrenal probs

CCG/NHS assessment for Liothyronine by Endocrinologist. Help please.

Carbimazole and doctors! (Bit of a rant)

Please help again

Question

NDT advice please

Endo decides to add 25mcg of Levo to 2 grains of Nature Throid

Short Synacthen versus Adenal Saliva Cortisol Testing for Adrenal function

COCONUT OIL is it good or bad?

Progress on NDT - advice on out of breath feeling

Blood test

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