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'Pure Encapsulation' supplements - promoted by Isabella Wentz - now available to purchase in UK

This is more of an FYI as I was taken by surprise when I walked into my -to-go place for advice and to restock on supplemets for my daughter. Therapy Organics...

This is more of an FYI as I was taken by surprise when I walked into my -to-go p...

KIRM

•6 years ago

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Butter nonsense: the rise of the cholesterol deniers

This is a fairly long article in the Guardian about the disagreement between those who believe the cholesterol hypothesis and those who do not. Not one single...

This is a fairly long article in the Guardian about the disagreement between tho...

helvella

Administrator•6 years ago

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Taken too much levothyroxine

I’m on holiday at the min, I’m supposed to take 100mg of levothyroxine one day then 75mg another day I’ve just noticed I accidentally taken 300mg of...

I’m on holiday at the min, I’m supposed to take 100mg of levothyroxine one day t...

longtobemum

•6 years ago

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Pure t3 in olive oil

T3 from Germany in olive oil. Has anyone on T3 only tried this? It says on yr website its slow release or sustained release which would be a nono for people...

T3 from Germany in olive oil. Has anyone on T3 only tried this? It says on yr we...

coneflower

•6 years ago

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Obtaining Levothyroxine in the UK without prescription

Hi, I am new here and have learned so much reading the forum discussions. I am looking into self medicating. Please can someone knowledgeable, pm me to let me...

Hi, I am new here and have learned so much reading the forum discussions. I am l...

MrsWoo

•6 years ago

36 Replies

Tests after Biotin stopped

vocalEK

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Under active & struggling

Hi, new to this so any help would be appreciated. I had roi treatment a few years ago and have gradually put on weight! I’ve been dieting religiously for a few...

Hi, new to this so any help would be appreciated. I had roi treatment a few year...

MillieT

•6 years ago

13 Replies

If you have hashimotos grains or no grains? What about dairy?

If you do eat grains which ones are best? What about dairy?

higheruniverse

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Floradix

Hi, I have started taking Floradix liquid and have been experiencing a lot of stomach ache. Has anyone else taken this and had same issues. I don't know...

Hi, I have started taking Floradix liquid and have been experiencing a lot of st...

Furmummy

•6 years ago

17 Replies

I’ve always been told by my doctor to take my levothyroxine as normal and have my blood test?

I always have my blood test at 8:30am. I would have taken my levothyroxine at approx 7:30am is this what you all do?

I always have my blood test at 8:30am. I would have taken my levothyroxine at ap...

higheruniverse

•6 years ago

11 Replies

New blood results 👎🏼

Hello, I just received my results from Medichecks - my numbers have all tanked from a year ago. I am currently on 1.5 grains NDT & 20mcg of T3 TSH - 0.098...

Hello, I just received my results from Medichecks - my numbers have all tanked f...

DebRob

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Optimistic ???

Appointment with endocrinologist today, here’s a list of blood tests taken. Quietly optimistic?? Any thoughts guys ?

Appointment with endocrinologist today, here’s a list of blood tests taken. Quie...

Anniewoz1

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Low TSH

So I've been on Carbimazole for around 2 months now and thankfully I have seen some improvements symptom wise, still a long way to go. When I started my levels...

So I've been on Carbimazole for around 2 months now and thankfully I have seen s...

ed2w

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Problems with nature throid

Good evening , I posted earlier and had a great response , I now know that nature throid users are experiencing problems with this drug ....the question is...

Good evening , I posted earlier and had a great response , I now know that natur...

Ldepluzer

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Osteoporosis treatment

I now have osteoporosis diagnosed 2015 but i didnt take the meds gp prescibed at the time 3 years on i had another dexa scan gp has said theres not a lot of...

I now have osteoporosis diagnosed 2015 but i didnt take the meds gp prescibed a...

Hidden

•6 years ago

10 Replies

T4 and T3

My endo is trying me on a combination of T4 and T3. I have to reduce my Levo from 125mcg to 100mcg and tomorrow I collect a prescription for 20mcg of T3. I...

My endo is trying me on a combination of T4 and T3. I have to reduce my Levo fr...

SusanAR

•6 years ago

31 Replies

Advice on Thyroid tests

https://www.medichecks.com/thyroid-function-tests/thyroid-check-ultravit https://try.thriva.co/thyroid/ Medichecks have CRP-hs test. After...

https://www.medichecks.com/thyroid-function-tests/thyroid-check-ultravit https:/...

diamondgirl9022

•6 years ago

6 Replies

What iron to take for low ferritin but normal iron?

What dose and form of iron should I take for low range ferritin but normal range iron?

What dose and form of iron should I take for low range ferritin but normal range...

75458854

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Thyroid Function test... Normal! Doesn’t feel like it

Hi all. I am feeling tired and fed up. My blood results show my Thyroid function as “normal”! My results are Serum TSH 3.7 Serum free T4 level 13. I have had...

Hi all. I am feeling tired and fed up. My blood results show my Thyroid function...

A13926

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Thyroid!

Help please, I have posted results previously and everyone was a great help but need help again, I have underactive thyroid currently on 200mg levo and went to...

Help please, I have posted results previously and everyone was a great help but ...

Vanders

•6 years ago

4 Replies

No Erfa thyroid on NHS?

I had my appointment arranged by the CCG with an endocrinologist today to discuss my 'clinical need' for T3 and Erfa thyroid. I had a total thyroidectomy 16...

I had my appointment arranged by the CCG with an endocrinologist today to discus...

Mtym

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Dry, itchy eyes

Has anyone had problems with incredibly itchy eyes? They're especially itchy in the inner corners and are constantly watering despite feeling dry, I look like...

Has anyone had problems with incredibly itchy eyes? They're especially itchy in ...

salshep

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Private thyroid testing

I am about to order Medichecks Thyroid Check Ultra Vit, however at the checkout it states that finger prick sample is not recommended. Has anyone managed the...

I am about to order Medichecks Thyroid Check Ultra Vit, however at the checkout ...

diamondgirl9022

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Self medication

Hi did anyone here try self medicating. My doc doesn’t want to listen so im thinking of taking the matter in my own hands. Did anyone here lose weight after...

Hi did anyone here try self medicating. My doc doesn’t want to listen so im thin...

Bibisouth

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Test results

Can anyone help me decipher this? Reason I have been taking B12 is because of leg cramps. My leg cramps at the moment of this test were non existent. I have...

Can anyone help me decipher this? Reason I have been taking B12 is because of le...

grafkimber

•6 years ago

9 Replies

TSH honing bananas

Hello can someone explain what’s happening to me? I have always been very cold, confused, fatigued hurting all over. Racked with pain, low appetite etc so...

Hello can someone explain what’s happening to me? I have always been very cold, ...

Onedge

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Suppressed TSH - evidence of overmedication?

Hi everyone, this is my first post on the forum, I have been helped so much by the information on here. Had a follow up appointment with local NHS...

Hi everyone, this is my first post on the forum, I have been helped so much by t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Extreme Diet

As previously posted my girlfriend has had half her thyroid removed and is being treated with thyroxine. She is also undergoing investigation (recent scan and...

As previously posted my girlfriend has had half her thyroid removed and is being...

MichaelJH

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Help with results please

Can someone interpret my results please I’m on 50 of thyrovanz and can’t raise .tia

Can someone interpret my results please I’m on 50 of thyrovanz and can’t raise ....

anniemac

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Thyroidectomy

Hello Can someone enlighten me regarding this and when it’s indicated eg is it for cases of malignant thyroid or enlarged goitre ? I’ve noticed I seem to have...

Hello Can someone enlighten me regarding this and when it’s indicated eg is it ...

Polly91

•6 years ago

15 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2018

'Pure Encapsulation' supplements - promoted by Isabella Wentz - now available to purchase in UK

Butter nonsense: the rise of the cholesterol deniers

Taken too much levothyroxine

Pure t3 in olive oil

Obtaining Levothyroxine in the UK without prescription

Tests after Biotin stopped

Under active & struggling

If you have hashimotos grains or no grains? What about dairy?

Floradix

I’ve always been told by my doctor to take my levothyroxine as normal and have my blood test?

New blood results 👎🏼

Optimistic ???

Low TSH

Problems with nature throid

Osteoporosis treatment

T4 and T3

Advice on Thyroid tests

What iron to take for low ferritin but normal iron?

Thyroid Function test... Normal! Doesn’t feel like it

Thyroid!

No Erfa thyroid on NHS?

Dry, itchy eyes

Private thyroid testing

Self medication

Test results

TSH honing bananas

Suppressed TSH - evidence of overmedication?

Extreme Diet

Help with results please

Thyroidectomy

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