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Thyroid function

The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate as well as heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, mood...

The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate as w...

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•5 years ago

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Bloods et al

Hi all, time for my annual bloods but I've lost the suggested list to test - can someone point me in right direction pls? Gp always refuses to test RT3 &...

Hi all, time for my annual bloods but I've lost the suggested list to test - can...

pambusybuddha

•5 years ago

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Gene results

Just thought I would post these. I think I have managed to work them out . I noticed Slow Dragon was ver y helpful to previous posts. If possible I would...

Just thought I would post these. I think I have managed to work them out . I not...

Gcart

•5 years ago

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Morning fellow sufferers

I hate to be a pain but I am just wondering if anyone could give me a list of EVERYTHING I should ask to be included in my blood test please? I have just had a...

I hate to be a pain but I am just wondering if anyone could give me a list of EV...

Trying-hard

•5 years ago

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Advice please re Cortisol & Dhea test

Just wondered if anyone could advise what these results actually mean and what I should do...., I have a Cortisol blood test 9am at my Drs on the 5th March...

Just wondered if anyone could advise what these results actually mean and what I...

jamjar67

•5 years ago

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Private prescriptions from NHS GPs - and referring outside of CCG area - advice please

Following a year of supplementing (many thanks to the regulars here for their excellent advice over the months) and 3 months of gluten-free, with no noticeable...

Following a year of supplementing (many thanks to the regulars here for their ex...

bristolboy

•5 years ago

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Sertraline

Does anyone take Sertraline and has it effected your Thyroxine absorption?

Sunnydevon

•5 years ago

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Forever researching

Firstly thank you so much for all the information shared on this community! Interested to find out if anyone has any other endocrine problems. My thyroid is...

Firstly thank you so much for all the information shared on this community! Inte...

LouiseM46

•5 years ago

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Acronyms - A help sheet would be useful

I am 62 started with hyperthyroid in late 2016. I still coming to terms with my thyroid condition. I am in remission for now but I keep getting symptoms...

I am 62 started with hyperthyroid in late 2016. I still coming to terms with my ...

Ruane

•5 years ago

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Medichecks results

Hello, Please find my Medicheck results below. I currently take 50 mcg levo thryoxine daily and test was taken about 22 hours after last does. Can any...

Hello, Please find my Medicheck results below. I currently take 50 mcg levo thr...

Em_Lou

•5 years ago

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Recent Medichecks Results

I have had my thyroid tested this week as I have worsening symptoms. These are: Profound muscle weakness and pain Exercise intolerance Significant...

I have had my thyroid tested this week as I have worsening symptoms. These are: ...

Elsa1509

•5 years ago

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No thyroxine before a blood test .

Good Morning, I have s blood test this morning but took my thyroid medication last night at 10pm without thinking. Should I cancel the test . Would it give a...

Good Morning, I have s blood test this morning but took my thyroid medication la...

TJc64

•5 years ago

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Temperature

following advice on taking temperature, I’ve read Dr Rinds information (again!) and have started to to take temp 3 x per day with approximately 3 hour...

following advice on taking temperature, I’ve read Dr Rinds information (again!) ...

Anniewoz1

•5 years ago

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Leg weakness and muscle swelling

Hi, does anyone have severely weak legs and or inflamed or enlarged leg muscles as a result of hypothyroidism ? I am struggling to walk and the muscles above...

Hi, does anyone have severely weak legs and or inflamed or enlarged leg muscles ...

Pippypiper

•5 years ago

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Weight gain on Levothyroxine

Hi, has anyone else had problems in gaining weight on levothyroxine? I have Hashimotos and my GP prescribed levothyroxine before I had put on any weight. Each...

Hi, has anyone else had problems in gaining weight on levothyroxine? I have Hash...

Essexlil

•5 years ago

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Think need different tablets

Hello I changed my nth tablets to new ones from Thailand I was taking thiroyd but decided to change... Now when I take them I feel anxious irritable more so...

Hello I changed my nth tablets to new ones from Thailand I was taking thiroyd ...

Mandlou

•5 years ago

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Help with latest results

Can someone help with latest results and advise if I need to increase NDT or how to determine whether adrenal as on HC too. The test was done about 48 hours...

Can someone help with latest results and advise if I need to increase NDT or how...

hogie82

•5 years ago

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Cymotel T3

Has anyone been able to buy their T3 meds and Fedex them to Thailand?

Seb888

•5 years ago

1 Reply

On a mission .will my mission fail ? Where will i find hashimotos mission crew

After 7 years of pain and misery I want a chance to get well ,. Let me explain in 2012 I was happy working full time and being self sufficient for my family...

After 7 years of pain and misery I want a chance to get well ,. Let me explain i...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Tired in the morning

What can i do when i am tired in the morning? I take 4 Grain NDT(2 years). Since a few months i am every morning tired. I tried for 4 days 1 Grain during the...

What can i do when i am tired in the morning? I take 4 Grain NDT(2 years). Since...

charley123

•5 years ago

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T3 experiences

Hi, would anyone be willing to share their experience with T3 with me? Would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Hi, would anyone be willing to share their experience with T3 with me? Would be ...

Liverpool1977

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Confused by Medichecks results

I’d be super grateful if anybody could let me know their thoughts on these results, as my GP had no idea and said that antibodies should only be tested if...

I’d be super grateful if anybody could let me know their thoughts on these resul...

stillconfused

•5 years ago

53 Replies

Apologies

Sorry, the last paragraph in my last post should have been omitted before sending! Apologies.

Sorry, the last paragraph in my last post should have been omitted before sendin...

setapart

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Thank You

I am so grateful to you all for your encouraging responses to my first post. The plethora of advice and information you have shared will help me improve both...

I am so grateful to you all for your encouraging responses to my first post. Th...

setapart

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Decrease in levothyroxine

Hi I had a total thyroidectomy in November last year and was put on 100 micrograms of Levothyroxine, I saw the consultant last week and he said to try taking...

Hi I had a total thyroidectomy in November last year and was put on 100 microgra...

DonnaT86

•5 years ago

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Birth Defects and Pancreatitis Warning Over Carbimazole reported in Medscape February 19, 2019

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/909221?nlid=128087_5144&src=WNL_ukmdpls_190220_mscpedit_gen&uac=306355MY&impID=1889016&faf=1 A drug safety update warning...

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/909221?nlid=128087_5144&src=WNL_ukmdpls_190...

holyshedballs

•5 years ago

1 Reply

First day on Levo - tinnitus etc

First day ever on levo (liquid form - Mercury Pharma). Had my thyroid removed yesterday, not on meds before. Not sure if I am just recovering from surgery but...

First day ever on levo (liquid form - Mercury Pharma). Had my thyroid removed ye...

Pinktijen

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Help needed to interpret latest Medicheck results please.

Currently on 50mcg levo. These results are after being on levo for 7 weeks. (Was on NDT for a couple of months prior to this) I have very few symptoms, feel...

Currently on 50mcg levo. These results are after being on levo for 7 weeks. (Was...

AnneEvo

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Where to buy NDT or similar

Looking to trial myself on one of these as 175/200 Levo for 12 year and little improvement is more than I can bare.

Looking to trial myself on one of these as 175/200 Levo for 12 year and little i...

Carrie97

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Yorkshire doctors

Does anyone know if any private doctors/thyroid specialists in the Yorkshire UK area?

Does anyone know if any private doctors/thyroid specialists in the Yorkshire UK ...

Ling477

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for February 2019

Thyroid function

Bloods et al

Gene results

Morning fellow sufferers

Advice please re Cortisol & Dhea test

Private prescriptions from NHS GPs - and referring outside of CCG area - advice please

Sertraline

Forever researching

Acronyms - A help sheet would be useful

Medichecks results

Recent Medichecks Results

No thyroxine before a blood test .

Temperature

Leg weakness and muscle swelling

Weight gain on Levothyroxine

Think need different tablets

Help with latest results

Cymotel T3

On a mission .will my mission fail ? Where will i find hashimotos mission crew

Tired in the morning

T3 experiences

Confused by Medichecks results

Apologies

Thank You

Decrease in levothyroxine

Birth Defects and Pancreatitis Warning Over Carbimazole reported in Medscape February 19, 2019

First day on Levo - tinnitus etc

Help needed to interpret latest Medicheck results please.

Where to buy NDT or similar

Yorkshire doctors

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