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Post partial thyroidectomy - symptoms again

Hi all I’m new here, I had a partial thyroidectomy (R half) in June 2014. Had a really fast growing cyst, it grew over 4cms in six months and after several...

Hi all I’m new here, I had a partial thyroidectomy (R half) in June 2014. Had a...

Bemoz

•5 years ago

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Thyroid problems or not

Hi I’ve just had blood tests done my TSH came in at 2.6 ( range 0.27-4.2) so smack in the middle but my free Thyroxine cam in at 13.5 ( range 12.00-22.00) so...

Hi I’ve just had blood tests done my TSH came in at 2.6 ( range 0.27-4.2) so sma...

Helenemb

•5 years ago

2 Replies

adding synthetic t4 to ndt

Hello, i'm new here. My level of t4 is low (11, normal range is 12-24) dispite of taking 5 grains of ndt, i'm very tired for months now. If i increase my dose...

Hello, i'm new here. My level of t4 is low (11, normal range is 12-24) dispite o...

Eliize

•5 years ago

4 Replies

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Levothyroxine is not a substitute for Liothyronine

We knew this already but here it is in writing from the MHRA. Liothyronine is NOT the same as Levothyroxine and it is NOT a substitute. Feel free to use the...

We knew this already but here it is in writing from the MHRA. Liothyronine is ...

Pamela0106

•5 years ago

8 Replies

blood results

can anyone tell me if i should increase my ndt. i have felt well for a while but started to feel tired and a lack of energy. i obtained blood results from...

can anyone tell me if i should increase my ndt. i have felt well for a while bu...

thyroidnodules

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Bruised circle of inflammation upper arms

Since starting Nature Throid 3 grains a day last October 2017 - so many things has improved - but my upper arm weakness hasn’t - 🤔this bruise large circle...

Since starting Nature Throid 3 grains a day last October 2017 - so many things ...

Avidreader

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Thyroid surgery alternative?

As part of a dental check up earlier in the year my dentist said my glands were swollen and I should get it checked out. I hadn’t noticed or felt anything. I...

As part of a dental check up earlier in the year my dentist said my glands were ...

Liz1969

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Anyone done the Thyroid Check UltraVit finger-prick test?

I was going to order this test, but it says it's not recommended to use the finger-prick method. Has anyone done this? How many containers do you have to...

I was going to order this test, but it says it's not recommended to use the fing...

Rachel357

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Thyroid peroxidase antibody level

I have recently got access to my blood tests that I have had over the years And was shocked to find this as I did not get told anything about it. Could...

I have recently got access to my blood tests that I have had over the years And...

MichelleMoore

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Article in BMJ comparing diagnosis of Hashimotos in U.K. and Germany after working in both countries

Interesting but very upsetting to learn and why are things not changing in the U.K....I am newly diagnosed, my TSH was 9.3 and my symptoms horrendous and now...

Interesting but very upsetting to learn and why are things not changing in the U...

jamjar67

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Pituitary issues

So my labs are in. Got diagnosed with autoimmune Hashimotos last November. I recently crashed and started seeing a functional Med dr. He also tested my...

So my labs are in. Got diagnosed with autoimmune Hashimotos last November. I rec...

Asil737

•5 years ago

6 Replies

First testing results - would appreciate feedback

After researching hypo relating to my daughter, decided to get checked myself. Had them drawn early this morning. I do not take any medication for thyroid...

After researching hypo relating to my daughter, decided to get checked myself. ...

soupybp

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Muscle spasms

Do your muscles “vibrate” or spasm throughout your body? I’ll have a series of them and then not again for a few hours. Edit- I take 400 mg magnesium...

Do your muscles “vibrate” or spasm throughout your body? I’ll have a series of t...

Asil737

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Thoughts on new results on daughter?

Daughter started 1 grain Armour thyroid just over 5 weeks ago (first treatment received). New results: (tests in early morning. Just over 24 hours since...

Daughter started 1 grain Armour thyroid just over 5 weeks ago (first treatment r...

soupybp

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Where to purchase T3 Cytomel

Please could someone inbox me a reliable source as I’m struggling to purchase it from my usual supplier

Please could someone inbox me a reliable source as I’m struggling to purchase it...

Hippyhappy234

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid swelling

Wondering if anyone can help ease my worrying. 2 weeks ago I felt a swelling near my thyroid. I only felt it when i brushed my hand over my throat so there was...

Wondering if anyone can help ease my worrying. 2 weeks ago I felt a swelling nea...

SummerJessica

•5 years ago

42 Replies

Help with T4 & T3 dosages

I recently reduced my Levoxyl of 200mcg down to 175 due to not feeling well on that high of dose, it gave me high blood pressure and anxiety and my RT3 was on...

I recently reduced my Levoxyl of 200mcg down to 175 due to not feeling well on t...

Hidden

•5 years ago

29 Replies

Advice please

I'm new here, have been taking nutri thyroid on Dr Peatfield's advice for 12 years which has helped enormously but since having my ovaries removed earlier...

I'm new here, have been taking nutri thyroid on Dr Peatfield's advice for 12 yea...

eckist

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Small Step

At last the Doc got back to me. She phoned yesterday to say the Endocrinology dept had got back to her and although she was obviously wary about saying too...

At last the Doc got back to me. She phoned yesterday to say the Endocrinology d...

nuiq

•5 years ago

6 Replies

On reading the following T3 shouldn't have been withdrawn

Just came across the following link:- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42179765 excerpt and it is dated 30 November 2017 "NHS England received around 5,800...

Just came across the following link:- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42179765...

shaws

Administrator•5 years ago

3 Replies

Tiromel side effects

I’ve just started taking Tiromel 0.625 with my thyroxine 4 th day and am feeling nauseas and a bit dizzy - and my lips feel a bit numb on one side ( like when...

I’ve just started taking Tiromel 0.625 with my thyroxine 4 th day and am feeling...

Simplyred57

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Help with Thryoid Blood Test results please. :)

I have most of the hypothyroid systems, and have had for as long as I can remember, but results via GP have come back normal. I'd be glad of your opinions on...

I have most of the hypothyroid systems, and have had for as long as I can rememb...

zepo

•5 years ago

2 Replies

OT: 6 minute video on cholesterol, T2 diabetes & heart disease

https://youtu.be/2oQAUu9Do2Y

Josiesmum

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Confused about blood tests - Advice appreciated

Hello, I have spent some time here reading other posts but am fairly new and would really appreciate advice and any thoughts. On the 18th Jan 2018 my thyroid...

Hello, I have spent some time here reading other posts but am fairly new and wou...

Thyronoob

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Synthroid /Levothyroxine, is a lie

Sorry to be the one to say it out loud but this medication is BS and is making people sick not better. Sure some symptoms disappear but its not a cure....

Sorry to be the one to say it out loud but this medication is BS and is making p...

joannessmile

•5 years ago

46 Replies

hypo or hyper?

I've been on NDT for about 6 years and had underactive thyroid for many before that but chose not to take thyroxine until my symptoms got too bad. I recently...

I've been on NDT for about 6 years and had underactive thyroid for many before t...

ArtyLouise

•5 years ago

29 Replies

Best endocrinologist !!

Please excuse typo !

Nuci

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Best endocronologist in northern Ireland public/private

Hi folks...I'm in a bit of a spin regarding my diagnosis of overactive thyroid yesterday.. my gp has prescribed a host of meds that I'm cautious to take. I...

Hi folks...I'm in a bit of a spin regarding my diagnosis of overactive thyroid y...

Nuci

•5 years ago

28 Replies

Started NDT five days ago

How long till I test as I’m on 37,5mcg T3 and added I NDT five days ago?

ter1461

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Hyperthyroidism???

Hi I’ve been having right sided neck and ear pain and left sided mid rib pain for a long time and my GP sent me for a load of bloods. All came back normal...

Hi I’ve been having right sided neck and ear pain and left sided mid rib pain fo...

Loppylulabell

•5 years ago

4 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2018

Post partial thyroidectomy - symptoms again

Thyroid problems or not

adding synthetic t4 to ndt

Levothyroxine is not a substitute for Liothyronine

blood results

Bruised circle of inflammation upper arms

Thyroid surgery alternative?

Anyone done the Thyroid Check UltraVit finger-prick test?

Thyroid peroxidase antibody level

Article in BMJ comparing diagnosis of Hashimotos in U.K. and Germany after working in both countries

Pituitary issues

First testing results - would appreciate feedback

Muscle spasms

Thoughts on new results on daughter?

Where to purchase T3 Cytomel

Thyroid swelling

Help with T4 & T3 dosages

Advice please

Small Step

On reading the following T3 shouldn't have been withdrawn

Tiromel side effects

Help with Thryoid Blood Test results please. :)

OT: 6 minute video on cholesterol, T2 diabetes & heart disease

Confused about blood tests - Advice appreciated

Synthroid /Levothyroxine, is a lie

hypo or hyper?

Best endocrinologist !!

Best endocronologist in northern Ireland public/private

Started NDT five days ago

Hyperthyroidism???

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