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Tsh

Hi all I had a TT 2018 and RAI in October My last bloods were TSH 0.49 Could I still be hypo? Symptoms Chills Cold hands Tiredness Depression Memory...

Hi all I had a TT 2018 and RAI in October My last bloods were TSH 0.49 Could I...

nothyroid2018

•5 years ago

13 Replies

saliva gland

I just ate lunch and a big knot popped out in front of my ear.

morehead

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Perimenopause and extreme pmt anxiety and depression.

Hi everyone, About two wks prior to the onset of period I am so very depressed and anxious to the point where I cannot get out of bed and cannot face leaving...

Hi everyone, About two wks prior to the onset of period I am so very depressed a...

Booblet

•5 years ago

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Have you been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and/or Chronic Fatigue?

You may be interested in the following link: http://web.archive.org/web/20110811112941/http://thyroid.about.com:80/cs/expertinterviews/l/bldrlowe.htm

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shaws

Administrator•5 years ago

58 Replies

Just a small rant and slightly off-topic question.

Hi everyone. I just refilled my T3-liothyronine- and it took quite a bit of looking around to find a pharmacy who had it in stock. Quite a few seem to have it...

Hi everyone. I just refilled my T3-liothyronine- and it took quite a bit of look...

Hidden

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Comparison between Radioiodine therapy and single-session Radiofrequency ablation of autonomously functioning thyroid nodules

There is widespread distrust of radio-iodine treatment of thyroid. Two major problem areas seem prevalent: The probability of over-treatment resulting in...

There is widespread distrust of radio-iodine treatment of thyroid. Two major pr...

helvella

Administrator•5 years ago

1 Reply

Little bit of hope for hair loss sufferers

Hi all, I know everyone is different but after following this group for 2 years and having some helpful advice I wanted to post an update which may help...

Hi all, I know everyone is different but after following this group for 2 years ...

Niklew

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Following a flu virus at age 15, my immune system destroyed my thyroid gland. I spent years living in a fog; sleeping 12 hours, horrible fatigue, weight gain...

Following a flu virus at age 15, my immune system destroyed my thyroid gland. I ...

Autunm

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Post thyroidectomy

Hello, I had my completition thyroidectomy on Monday, but unfortunately had a hematoma after surgery so was taken back into theatre on Monday evening, bleeding...

Hello, I had my completition thyroidectomy on Monday, but unfortunately had a he...

Girl6789

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Advice needed

Hi, I’m on Levo and Liothyronine combination, can anyone tell me what my T4 level should be while on this combination please. Thank you.

Hi, I’m on Levo and Liothyronine combination, can anyone tell me what my T4 leve...

cahod6103

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Low T4 & more thyroxine

Am I right in thinking if my T4 had dropped from 17 to 14, and I think this is due to elverol -oestrogen patches , do I add more thyroxine to get it up? I’m...

Am I right in thinking if my T4 had dropped from 17 to 14, and I think this is ...

Suin

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Article in Medscape

Article about T3 with my quote - https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/907659?src=soc_tw_190119_mscpedt_news_mdscp_thyroid&faf=1

Article about T3 with my quote - https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/907659?src...

lynmynott

Partner•5 years ago

11 Replies

Alternative NDT brands to Armor,Erfa,Nature Tyroid?(lookig for 1 grain-60mg like using armor/erfa etc..)

hello i live in Balkans and cant get any of the better brands like armor etc..(if anyone knows a site to buy these plz PM these),so i must use alternative...

hello i live in Balkans and cant get any of the better brands like armor etc..(...

zadig777

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Results advice would be much appreciated.

Hi, Please can I have your thoughts regarding my results. The test was done first thing in the morning on an empty stomach with no meds for 24 hours. I seem...

Hi, Please can I have your thoughts regarding my results. The test was done firs...

Jlml

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Just one more question about Levothyroxine

Can anyone please advise me for my mum, how long does it take to become normal again after beginning Levothyroxine ? A little bit of background, she had...

Can anyone please advise me for my mum, how long does it take to become normal a...

Isobelfred

•5 years ago

41 Replies

Hair loss

I have no thyroid now for 21 years. Help I'm getting bold patches. Need my hari back

I have no thyroid now for 21 years. Help I'm getting bold patches. Need my hari...

thyroidx100

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Constipation advise please

Im hash on actavis levo ..10000iu vit d. Vit k2 100 mg magnesium citrate .1cup of kefi every day and now gluten free .. and drink loafs of water and mint...

Im hash on actavis levo ..10000iu vit d. Vit k2 100 mg magnesium citrate .1c...

Spotydave

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Weight loss

Hi since I’ve been on ndt (may 2018), I’ve lost 10lbs in weight which I didn’t need to lose. I know most people gain weight but I seem to have gone the other...

Hi since I’ve been on ndt (may 2018), I’ve lost 10lbs in weight which I didn’t n...

flo-jo100

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Tsh ranges, are USA ranges different than UK. Iread tsh between 5 and 10 is ok than I read it should be under 4.

I came off Levothyroxine and feel so much better but my tsh has been 6 and 8

Akellyg

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Liothyronine sources

Hello, If anybody could pm for reliable sources of t3 I would appreciate it. Impossible to get on NHS 😭😭😭 All the best, Martin

Hello, If anybody could pm for reliable sources of t3 I would appreciate it. Im...

banjanti

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Learning Resources for Thyroid

Just fell over StatPearls - a fairly accessible source for various "learning" materials. I have posted a link to their Thyroid-related topics below. They have...

Just fell over StatPearls - a fairly accessible source for various "learning" ma...

helvella

Administrator•5 years ago

15 Replies

Carbimazole

Hi My daughter (age 7) has been taking Carbimazole along with thyroxine for the last 2 years . We have been advised to give her a trial off the medication to...

Hi My daughter (age 7) has been taking Carbimazole along with thyroxine for the ...

South11

•5 years ago

11 Replies

T3 and insulin resistance?

I have been diagnosed with insulin resistance (fasting blood glucose and insulin levels in range but close to upper normal limit). Symptoms are difficulty...

I have been diagnosed with insulin resistance (fasting blood glucose and insulin...

Hidden

•5 years ago

20 Replies

How long is it taking to see a thyroid endocrinologist in secondary care?

I’m would be interested to know for those people referred to secondary care when they are not well on levothyroxine, how long does the appointment take to get...

I’m would be interested to know for those people referred to secondary care when...

YvonneUP

•5 years ago

5 Replies

THYROID GETTING WORSE WITH MEDICINE

Dear All, Looking for advice form people that perhaps have similar experience: Been on 30 mcg T3 since early 2016 and 50 mcg Levothyroxine since mid 2018 some...

Dear All, Looking for advice form people that perhaps have similar experience: B...

PJaneH

•5 years ago

29 Replies

High Reverse T3 and Free T3

Hello! I was hoping to get your opinions on my recent thyroid test results. I was on 40mcg of Cytomel prior to switching to 2 grains of Nature-throid. I have...

Hello! I was hoping to get your opinions on my recent thyroid test results. I wa...

Morgan2478

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Friend

You could try it to see how it goes and how u feel after that

Sexymoo

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Test results back - what to make of them?

My Medichecks test results are in... (range in brackets) EDITED with more health background. - - - NEW RESULTS Time: 8am, fasting TSH: 3.59 mIU/L (0.27 -......

My Medichecks test results are in... (range in brackets) EDITED with more health...

frizzfrazz

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Hair loss due to T3-only?

Hi all - I've been on T3-only for about a year. I've finally got what seems to be a good dosage (60 mcg/day in 3 divided doses), but my hair is thinning...

Hi all - I've been on T3-only for about a year. I've finally got what seems to ...

eoram25

•5 years ago

17 Replies

One Month Prescriptions Coming!

Went for my asthma review today and met the clinical pharmacist employed by my surgery. I asked if I could be given two inhalers as one only lasted a a month....

Went for my asthma review today and met the clinical pharmacist employed by my s...

carnation

•5 years ago

267 Replies

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All posts for January 2019

Tsh

saliva gland

Perimenopause and extreme pmt anxiety and depression.

Have you been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and/or Chronic Fatigue?

Just a small rant and slightly off-topic question.

Comparison between Radioiodine therapy and single-session Radiofrequency ablation of autonomously functioning thyroid nodules

Little bit of hope for hair loss sufferers

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Post thyroidectomy

Advice needed

Low T4 & more thyroxine

Article in Medscape

Alternative NDT brands to Armor,Erfa,Nature Tyroid?(lookig for 1 grain-60mg like using armor/erfa etc..)

Results advice would be much appreciated.

Just one more question about Levothyroxine

Hair loss

Constipation advise please

Weight loss

Tsh ranges, are USA ranges different than UK. Iread tsh between 5 and 10 is ok than I read it should be under 4.

Liothyronine sources

Learning Resources for Thyroid

Carbimazole

T3 and insulin resistance?

How long is it taking to see a thyroid endocrinologist in secondary care?

THYROID GETTING WORSE WITH MEDICINE

High Reverse T3 and Free T3

Friend

Test results back - what to make of them?

Hair loss due to T3-only?

One Month Prescriptions Coming!

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