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A T3 derivative that is less volatile in use than T3 alone

Bianco and co workers have developed a T3 derivative that has much better retention and pharmacokinetics than T3 alone. That is, it doesn't "spike" as much...

Bianco and co workers have developed a T3 derivative that has much better retent...

diogenes

Remembering•6 years ago

61 Replies

Good results, but symptoms. Please advice

On Levo I always had ups and downs, feeling amazing for a week or so and very bad after, then good again etc., even while being on a stable dose for 2 months....

On Levo I always had ups and downs, feeling amazing for a week or so and very ba...

ondrej41

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Fluctuation

Speaking with another thyroid friend, I am I intrigued as to how much the thyroid levels can fluctuate on a daily/weekly basis?

Speaking with another thyroid friend, I am I intrigued as to how much the thyroi...

Raymart

•6 years ago

2 Replies

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This is in reply to a question on seeing an ENT.

Re ENTs: They sometimes do fine needle biopsies and thyroid surgery. They also are equipped to look at your larynx to see why you may be hoarse. I saw one at...

Re ENTs: They sometimes do fine needle biopsies and thyroid surgery. They also ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Thyroid Awareness Week 2018

Thyroid Awareness Week starts on 20th October and runs until 26th October this year. Purple Mufty Day is on 26th October. Please spread the word about thyroid...

Thyroid Awareness Week starts on 20th October and runs until 26th October this y...

lynmynott

Partner•6 years ago

7 Replies

Very worried about undiagnosed autoimmune disorders.

Hi everyone I’ve been experiencing many hypothyroid symptoms for a few years now. GP has been saying results are normal. After advice from this forum I...

Hi everyone I’ve been experiencing many hypothyroid symptoms for a few years now...

PurpleGiraffe

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Sweating

In recent months I have been suffering with being hot and sweating a lot. I’m not menopausal but may as well be. Just wondered if others have this as a side...

In recent months I have been suffering with being hot and sweating a lot. I’m no...

JUDYMSHAW

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Reflux and shortness of breath

Hi everyone, I’ve been experiencing reflux with no heartburn but burning in the upper oesophagus/throat region. My main symptoms were feeling food come back-up...

Hi everyone, I’ve been experiencing reflux with no heartburn but burning in the ...

Ihave3kids

•6 years ago

14 Replies

NDT is here.!!

My NDT order came in yesterday. Too excited for words.!!! I have been on 75 msg levy (which is obviously under-dosed). How do i switch between these two? Also...

My NDT order came in yesterday. Too excited for words.!!! I have been on 75 msg ...

Absolute_Volatile

•6 years ago

12 Replies

NDT time to work

Hi all. I’ve just been put on efra thyroid. I was on 150mg of levo that was making me feel awful. My endo has started me on a small dose and will raise it...

Hi all. I’ve just been put on efra thyroid. I was on 150mg of levo that was maki...

Lei9g

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Feeling dizzy and just strange!

Hello. I had a total thyroid Lobectomy and isthmectomy (left thryroid removed) a week ago as I had a 6cm solid lump in there. I am feeling a little bruised...

Hello. I had a total thyroid Lobectomy and isthmectomy (left thryroid removed) ...

beccacbn

•6 years ago

5 Replies

NDT NHS

Is it true that the NHS will not fund NDT at all? It’s seams illogical if a person can not get on with Levothyroxin and does well on NDT.

Is it true that the NHS will not fund NDT at all? It’s seams illogical if a per...

Lei9g

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Unanswered Posts

Hi All I have just been going through the unanswered posts - dating back 6 months! The group is so busy that it can be really easy to miss things. Did you...

Hi All I have just been going through the unanswered posts - dating back 6 month...

LouiseRoberts

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Endocrinologist rejection, has anyone else had their referral rejected?

Has anyone else had their referral to an endocrinologist rejected? My GP has been very supportive. He’s doing his best to help me. My antibodies are over...

Has anyone else had their referral to an endocrinologist rejected? My GP has be...

CornishChick

•6 years ago

10 Replies

High TSH normal thyroid levels

Has anybody had a raised TSH level but normal thyroid levels? What does it mean? My doctor didnt really explain it and ive now convinced myself that something...

Has anybody had a raised TSH level but normal thyroid levels? What does it mean...

Rabbit1993

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posting etiquette

I asked for help with results a couple of weeks ago. Do I put a new post up with the new results I now have or attach them to the old discussion thread?

I asked for help with results a couple of weeks ago. Do I put a new post up with...

Murray58

•6 years ago

1 Reply

What would happen if you taken thyroxine with a normal thyroid function?

Well as some of you may remember my other post on here, I got my lab results last Friday. Attached an image of them here just for reference. They show my...

Well as some of you may remember my other post on here, I got my lab results las...

MivoUK

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Blood test help

Please could someone give me advice to help with my Medichecks blood test, they are sending me out another kit after failing to fill the vile x2 I tried...

Please could someone give me advice to help with my Medichecks blood test, they ...

Thelindyloo

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Hemi thyroidectomy

Good morning, I had the left side of my thyroid removed on Friday as I had a u3 cyst thy1 there that kept growing after every aspiration. The surgeon has told...

Good morning, I had the left side of my thyroid removed on Friday as I had a u3 ...

Df92rt

•6 years ago

3 Replies

thyroid

thyroineed some help with what to eat while taking medication for this condition thanku

thyroineed some help with what to eat while taking medication for this condition...

Milliemooone

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Has anyone experienced Nature Throid effectiveness issues when purchased around spring time and has it now improved?

Started nature throid earlier in the year and did very well on it. Then bought more around April and am having problems on it. Has anyone bought it more...

Started nature throid earlier in the year and did very well on it. Then bought ...

snow22

•6 years ago

10 Replies

OTC Hydrocortisone in Greece?

Does anyone know if you can buy OTC HC in Greece anymore?

truthseeker136

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Professor Franklin Joseph

Does anyone know of a professor Franklin Joseph- endocrinologist ? Any thoughts ?

Does anyone know of a professor Franklin Joseph- endocrinologist ? Any thoughts ...

Anniewoz1

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Weight loss experiences after stopping carbimazole?

What are your experiences on weight loss after stopping carbimazole? Were you able to lose weight and go back to your normal weight? And with what difficulty?...

What are your experiences on weight loss after stopping carbimazole? Were you ab...

James101

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Please pm me with T3 suppliers!

There is an issue with my Tiromel supplier in Cyprus. I will not post details here. Please has anyone a reliable supplier? I am willing to try other brands ....

There is an issue with my Tiromel supplier in Cyprus. I will not post details he...

Joeyis7

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Too soon to write off NDT??

Hi all! Looking for some advice based on experience... I've been hypothyroid since having my first baby five years ago. I've been on synthroid and levo (which...

Hi all! Looking for some advice based on experience... I've been hypothyroid sin...

Aliyak2012

•6 years ago

4 Replies

16 year old and under active thyroid

I’m 16 year old and suffer with under active thyroid and even though I’m on medication im putting weight on. I’ve been to the doctors and they have higher my...

I’m 16 year old and suffer with under active thyroid and even though I’m on medi...

Jessicaw123

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Do I have Graves?

These tests were done October, 2017 after being taken off Methimazole for 8 weeks. Dexamethasone, Serum 195 (ng/dL), Adults baseline: <30 ACTH, Plasma 1.7 L,...

These tests were done October, 2017 after being taken off Methimazole for 8 week...

kvmj

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Can I take levo as usual before a blood test for iron status?

This is probably a silly question but I am doing a Medichecks finger prick test in the morning for iron. I know to fast for 12 hours but am suddenly wondering...

This is probably a silly question but I am doing a Medichecks finger prick test ...

Caroline888

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Optimal Levels

Could someone please point me in the direction of where the optimal levels of TSH/T4/T3 should be? My results based on 50mg T4 and 20mg T3 are: TSH: <0.01...

Could someone please point me in the direction of where the optimal levels of TS...

brighter84

•6 years ago

9 Replies

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All posts for October 2018

A T3 derivative that is less volatile in use than T3 alone

Good results, but symptoms. Please advice

Fluctuation

This is in reply to a question on seeing an ENT.

Thyroid Awareness Week 2018

Very worried about undiagnosed autoimmune disorders.

Sweating

Reflux and shortness of breath

NDT is here.!!

NDT time to work

Feeling dizzy and just strange!

NDT NHS

Unanswered Posts

Endocrinologist rejection, has anyone else had their referral rejected?

High TSH normal thyroid levels

Posting etiquette

What would happen if you taken thyroxine with a normal thyroid function?

Blood test help

Hemi thyroidectomy

thyroid

Has anyone experienced Nature Throid effectiveness issues when purchased around spring time and has it now improved?

OTC Hydrocortisone in Greece?

Professor Franklin Joseph

Weight loss experiences after stopping carbimazole?

Please pm me with T3 suppliers!

Too soon to write off NDT??

16 year old and under active thyroid

Do I have Graves?

Can I take levo as usual before a blood test for iron status?

Optimal Levels

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