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self treating?

Has anyone found a thyroid friendly Gp in the Taunton area, Somerset? My last 2 blood tests clearly show raised antibodies, many people from TPAUK have all...

Has anyone found a thyroid friendly Gp in the Taunton area, Somerset? My last 2...

Lubylost

•6 years ago

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T3 level

Hi all, here are my latest test results after 6 weeks on T3. I reduced my levo from 125mcg to 100mcg and started on 6.25mcg T3 then increased T3 to 12.5mcg 4...

Hi all, here are my latest test results after 6 weeks on T3. I reduced my levo f...

Victoria1990

•6 years ago

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Hashimotos and Hydroxychloroquine experiences?

Hi there Has anybody with Hashimotos tried or is on Hydroxychloroquine and been ok on this treatment? My Rheumy has mentioned for me to trial it for possible...

Hi there Has anybody with Hashimotos tried or is on Hydroxychloroquine and been...

mistygrey

•6 years ago

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Np thyroid source

Hi, does anyone know of a source for np thyroid? I'd also be curious to know of a source for cynoplusx or any information regarding grossman. I heard from a...

Hi, does anyone know of a source for np thyroid? I'd also be curious to know of ...

Bobdole69

•6 years ago

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Scratching due to hyperthyroidism

I can' stop scratching I make myself bleed my GP has seen this and says the Meds will help..😢😢😢😢😢

I can' stop scratching I make myself bleed my GP has seen this and says the Me...

birkie

•6 years ago

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Take Another Look at HCL

In one study US researchers found that over 30 percent of men and women past the age of 60 suffer from atrophic gastritis, a condition marked by little or no...

In one study US researchers found that over 30 percent of men and women past th...

Heloise

•6 years ago

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Meds stopped - about to restart

I started feeling so jittery with palpitations and feeling really unwell that I stopped taking everything about 5 weeks ago. No T3 - was taking 20ug no levo -...

I started feeling so jittery with palpitations and feeling really unwell that I ...

AliF

•6 years ago

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Getting very down

I had my thyroxine reduced from 162.5 to 150, about 6 weeks ago. Now I’m on occasions feeling down and irritable. I have had my thyroid removed some time ago,...

I had my thyroxine reduced from 162.5 to 150, about 6 weeks ago. Now I’m on occa...

peterjkane51

•6 years ago

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Thyroid hair loss

To the lady who wrote in saying her eyebrows were starting to disappear etc. I have this problem regularly together with eyelashes disappearing! To reassure...

To the lady who wrote in saying her eyebrows were starting to disappear etc. I h...

Catcarer

•6 years ago

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moving to Valencia Spain where to find NDT Thyroid

I am moving to Valencia Spain soon and I have just discovered that Spain may not have any NDT thyroid medication. I just joined this group in the hopes that...

I am moving to Valencia Spain soon and I have just discovered that Spain may not...

spandex

•6 years ago

1 Reply

T3 help, maybe adding back NDT

Hello, i have been on T3 since Aug 1, 2018. Previously to that i had been on NDT for 4 yrs. Toward the end i started experiencing painful trigger points in my...

Hello, i have been on T3 since Aug 1, 2018. Previously to that i had been on NDT...

GentleSoul

•6 years ago

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T3 suppliers

Hi there, I have been taking T3 for hypothyroidism that I have been receiving from a Turkish pharmacy; however, I have recently discovered that I am unable to...

Hi there, I have been taking T3 for hypothyroidism that I have been receiving f...

fran_m

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Help please.

Hi everyone, I have been taking Nature Throid for 3 years , felt brilliant until earlier this year when all symptoms came back, I put weight on too , something...

Hi everyone, I have been taking Nature Throid for 3 years , felt brilliant until...

Beverleyb

•6 years ago

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Guidelines for prescribing T3

I realize this is a UK forum, but I thought my sisters and brothers across the sea might be interested in what the Yanks are doing. This Guideline from the...

I realize this is a UK forum, but I thought my sisters and brothers across the s...

vocalEK

•6 years ago

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Feeling so weak sweating and shaking when up and about

Hi everyone I have posted on here and had some excellent feed back thanks everyone👍🏻👍🏻 I need some advice AGAIN!! Background so far diagnosed 20th Sep 2018...

Hi everyone I have posted on here and had some excellent feed back thanks everyo...

birkie

•6 years ago

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May have to take meds - feeling a little aprehensive

You have all been so supportive on here and so wanted to put some thoughts that Ive had out there. I had my left half of my thyroid removed about a month a go....

You have all been so supportive on here and so wanted to put some thoughts that ...

beccacbn

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Unwell

Hi does anyone know I’m taking 125 levothyroxine daily 3 weeks ago diagnosed with a DVT been really unwell on two injections daily an between 6/10 mg warfarin...

Hi does anyone know I’m taking 125 levothyroxine daily 3 weeks ago diagnosed wit...

Bellmitzi

•6 years ago

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Thyroid or not???

Hi hope everyone is well. I’m gonna try keep this short I’ve been having a few symptoms over the course of 4 months. Been to the doctors so many times and...

Hi hope everyone is well. I’m gonna try keep this short I’ve been having a few ...

Shannonf247

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Thanks and encouragement

Hi everyone, i am new here. Just wanted to thank everyone for sharing their experiences and knowledge. It really helps others to cope and manage their...

Hi everyone, i am new here. Just wanted to thank everyone for sharing their expe...

Cranio

•6 years ago

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Over active thyroid

Apart from my very low TSH and raised T4 my B12 and Ferritin and folate are fine but unrelated ? Serum gamma GT is raised .Feeling weak coughing headaches...

Apart from my very low TSH and raised T4 my B12 and Ferritin and folate are fine...

Riley1969

•6 years ago

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Exhausted!

Hi I have a prolactinoma which I am usually medicated for! 3 weeks ago my endo took me off my medication as a trial my blood levels of prolactin quadrupled...

Hi I have a prolactinoma which I am usually medicated for! 3 weeks ago my endo t...

Mrst1982

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Hashimotos help

Hi Hope someone can help!!! My doctor has left messages on my phone everyday for 2 weeks to make an appointment. I had a thyroid test in January 2018 my tsh...

Hi Hope someone can help!!! My doctor has left messages on my phone everyday fo...

Jam05

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Peripheral Neuropathy

Numb toe on going for weeks. Put it down to my shoes. Left hand weakness but put it down to a previously operated on compressed ulna nerve. Right hand also...

Numb toe on going for weeks. Put it down to my shoes. Left hand weakness but put...

Hpbr

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Wife’s Test Results.

Hi All My wife had a blood TFT in September, she is on 100mcg Levothyroxine a day, Test results TSH 2.25 mu/L (0.35 - 5.5) T4 14 pmoI/L (9.0 - 23.0) She is...

Hi All My wife had a blood TFT in September, she is on 100mcg Levothyroxine a da...

flfair

•6 years ago

9 Replies

blue horizons discount

Has anyone done the Blue Horizons thyroid DNA test, is it worth doing? Does anyone know of any discount codes or anything? Thanks

Has anyone done the Blue Horizons thyroid DNA test, is it worth doing? Does anyo...

ed2w

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Iron Supplements

Hi all,just wanted some advice .My recent medichecks bloods revealed my Ferritin level was 117 (30-400).Do you think I should supplement with Iron to get this...

Hi all,just wanted some advice .My recent medichecks bloods revealed my Ferritin...

Haynton

•6 years ago

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Extreme fatigue on Levothyroxine

I’m currently on Levothyroxine 50mcg after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s (ultrasound and blood tested). I’m also on Setraline 75mg for depression, anxiety...

I’m currently on Levothyroxine 50mcg after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s (ult...

blueberryoats

•6 years ago

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Will trying to lower antibodies help reduce symptoms?

Hello here are my latest lab results, I have symptoms of hypothyroid but I am also Peri menopausal. TP0 Not checked 6 weeks ago 1000 kU/L 0-9...

Hello here are my latest lab results, I have symptoms of hypothyroid but I am al...

Hidden

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Thinking of changing from Thyro-gold to Metavive

I am doing well on Thyro-gold but it's getting to expensive with the postage, custom costs and handling fees. Has someone on here changed from Thyro-gold to...

I am doing well on Thyro-gold but it's getting to expensive with the postage, cu...

jannet

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Self medicating

I’m thinking about self sourcing NDT (or t3 to add to levo) as I may be one of those who needs extra t3 to feel well - I’m still at the pondering stage (with a...

I’m thinking about self sourcing NDT (or t3 to add to levo) as I may be one of t...

StillEverHopeful

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2018

self treating?

T3 level

Hashimotos and Hydroxychloroquine experiences?

Np thyroid source

Scratching due to hyperthyroidism

Take Another Look at HCL

Meds stopped - about to restart

Getting very down

Thyroid hair loss

moving to Valencia Spain where to find NDT Thyroid

T3 help, maybe adding back NDT

T3 suppliers

Help please.

Guidelines for prescribing T3

Feeling so weak sweating and shaking when up and about

May have to take meds - feeling a little aprehensive

Unwell

Thyroid or not???

Thanks and encouragement

Over active thyroid

Exhausted!

Hashimotos help

Peripheral Neuropathy

Wife’s Test Results.

blue horizons discount

Iron Supplements

Extreme fatigue on Levothyroxine

Will trying to lower antibodies help reduce symptoms?

Thinking of changing from Thyro-gold to Metavive

Self medicating

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