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Longstanding user of thyroxine. Underactive thyroid.

I have been on thyroxine for nearly 40 years. I am now experiencing problems with loose stools. It makes life difficult. Is this common? Does anyone have...

I have been on thyroxine for nearly 40 years. I am now experiencing problems wi...

Harper

•5 years ago

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2020 London Marathon Public Ballot Now Open!

If you would like to run for Thyroid UK next year you will need a ballot place, as we don't have any places of our own. The ballot closes on Friday, so if you...

If you would like to run for Thyroid UK next year you will need a ballot place, ...

LouiseRoberts

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Help with results please

Hi, Wow, what a service from Medichecks. I have today received my blood results after posting them on Thursday. Could someone please help by putting the...

Hi, Wow, what a service from Medichecks. I have today received my blood results ...

nessa263

•5 years ago

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Hypothyroidism and treating Candida

Dear friends, Has anyone had any success obtaining diflucan/flucanazole from either their GP and/or Endo for systemic Candida or related symptoms that may have...

Dear friends, Has anyone had any success obtaining diflucan/flucanazole from eit...

HypoCrazy

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Stopping vitamin supplements before a thyroid test

I am due for an annual thyroid test as my medication needs reviewing. I take vitamin D, omega 3 (fish oil), magnesium glycinate and vitamin B complex...

I am due for an annual thyroid test as my medication needs reviewing. I take vit...

Happywalker

•5 years ago

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Acute exacerbation of Hashimoto's thyroiditis in a patient treated with dimethyl fumarate for multiple sclerosis: A case report

Another one to add to the list of medicines which potentially cause problems in those with thyroid issues. (We already have biotin on the list due to its...

Another one to add to the list of medicines which potentially cause problems in ...

helvella

Administrator•5 years ago

1 Reply

Why gluten and dairy

Hi all TT in aug 2018 Rai Oct 2018 So in November I started having abdominal pain Feels like colon and I get pain all the time and after I eat. I have been...

Hi all TT in aug 2018 Rai Oct 2018 So in November I started having abdominal p...

dodge1979

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Endo given up!

Hi everyone I still have an on going battle to get the medication I was put on while living in France L-Thyroxine Henning, as it’s lactose and mannitol free....

Hi everyone I still have an on going battle to get the medication I was put on ...

Nellups

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Newly Diagnosed - Interested in Trying T3

Hi everyone! I was diagnosed around the beginning of March this year with hypothyroidism. I have had an inkling that something had been off for a little while,...

Hi everyone! I was diagnosed around the beginning of March this year with hypoth...

DancingGirl13

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Low FT4, Normal TSH

Hi, I have just received test results. TSH 3.51 (normal .30-4.20) and FT4 8.4 (normal 12.0-22). Should I be taking medication? Thanks

Hi, I have just received test results. TSH 3.51 (normal .30-4.20) and FT4 8.4 (n...

FitzUK

•5 years ago

4 Replies

TSH high T4 normal

I had thyroid toxicosis 3 years ago. My thyroid was overactive for a year and had reactions to both drugs that block thyroid hormone. I also have autoimmune...

I had thyroid toxicosis 3 years ago. My thyroid was overactive for a year and ha...

Zelda123

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Carbimizole not working what's next

Hi I've got hyperthyroidism I was re-diagnosed beginning of December 2018. My levels t3 12.9 my tsh 0.1 free thyroxine is 29. I was really debating asking...

Hi I've got hyperthyroidism I was re-diagnosed beginning of December 2018. My l...

Kirstylstocks

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Fasting & Thyroid

Hi Has anyone tried intermittent fasting To help the thyroid ?

Hidden

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Going Gluten Free

Hi, Looking for some moral support and success stories. I am about to embark on a gluten free diet. Anyone else on this journey or able to offer positive...

Hi, Looking for some moral support and success stories. I am about to embark on...

nessa263

•5 years ago

37 Replies

Switch from one brand of T4 to another

I have read several times that you should not just switch from one brand of T4 to another. However, I have compared the package insert leaflets of Euthyrox...

I have read several times that you should not just switch from one brand of T4 t...

Hidden

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Magnesium

Hello. To members who know about magnesium levels.. Is a blood test for magnesium a good indication of your absorption or is it one of those that could be...

Hello. To members who know about magnesium levels.. Is a blood test for magnesiu...

hw7342

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Freaking

Hi everyone in December I had MRI scan there they found right thyroid enlargement,my GP send me for scan,there it was found I am having 2 nodules.After 3 weeks...

Hi everyone in December I had MRI scan there they found right thyroid enlargemen...

Bashu2

•5 years ago

4 Replies

T3 supplies

Hi I've just tried to make an order and see my usual supplier is not trading anymore. Can anyone pm me someone who can post it to UK? Thank you

Hi I've just tried to make an order and see my usual supplier is not trading any...

Monnty

•5 years ago

1 Reply

T4 T3 combo help

Hi all I added T3 2 days ago and still feel very tired and painful joints Taking 125mcg activis and 5mcg T3 at 6am Then 5mcg of T3 at 2pm Any advice

Hi all I added T3 2 days ago and still feel very tired and painful joints Taki...

dodge1979

•5 years ago

12 Replies

AF site

Need to be on the site for AF

Margeau

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Flecanide

My BP is 92/55 should I take flecanide heart rate 60

Margeau

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Air hunger

Hello everyone, It's been a while since I last posted on here as I'd been feeling a lot better. But back in Feb I suddenly started getting terrible muscle...

Hello everyone, It's been a while since I last posted on here as I'd been feeli...

Mariaj123

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Where can I go to get blood drawn

Hi, I intend on getting a blood test done using medichecks. Can anyone tell me where I can obtain a venous blood draw from for this purpose

Hi, I intend on getting a blood test done using medichecks. Can anyone tell me w...

Rock_chick1

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Confused

Hello friends.whatsup.plz tell me anyine have feeling of restlesness and feeling if cryng.havng 100 mg thyroxin.with anti depressent. Dnt knw y.and fedling...

Hello friends.whatsup.plz tell me anyine have feeling of restlesness and feeling...

Fauzia123

•5 years ago

1 Reply

What is the NHS FT4 reference range?

In 2014 I went to my GP eight times. I had a low TSH 1.1 and my FT4 was 12.9, falling to 12.3, 11.5, 10.8 and 10.1 throughout the year. It was at this point I...

In 2014 I went to my GP eight times. I had a low TSH 1.1 and my FT4 was 12.9, fa...

Alipatsam

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Nose bleed !!!!

My TSH was 7.36 .. I am on 5000mcg of thyroid medication ... will thyroid cause nose bleed ?

My TSH was 7.36 .. I am on 5000mcg of thyroid medication ... will thyroid cause ...

bethwilson85

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Private endocrinologist advice

After my GP referred me to see an Endocrinologist of my choice ( from the list from Dionne ) the wait is nearly 4 months , So I have made an appointment to see...

After my GP referred me to see an Endocrinologist of my choice ( from the list f...

Simplyred57

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Blood test information

Can you tell me the rationale for fasting and no medication for 24 hours before a blood test? Because I need to be properly informed when I see my Gp. If my...

Can you tell me the rationale for fasting and no medication for 24 hours before ...

5219

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Low immunity??

Since my TT I find that my immunity is quite weak. For example, If I get a common cold it lasts a lot longer than normal. I’ll pick up most bugs that are going...

Since my TT I find that my immunity is quite weak. For example, If I get a commo...

Skinnyneck

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Trying to find T3/T4 balance- help!

Newbie here! Hello to everyone! Trying to find the optimal level of T3/T4. I used to take T4 alone (175mg). After pushing my doctor to try and add T3, we...

Newbie here! Hello to everyone! Trying to find the optimal level of T3/T4. I ...

babou79

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2019

Longstanding user of thyroxine. Underactive thyroid.

2020 London Marathon Public Ballot Now Open!

Help with results please

Hypothyroidism and treating Candida

Stopping vitamin supplements before a thyroid test

Acute exacerbation of Hashimoto's thyroiditis in a patient treated with dimethyl fumarate for multiple sclerosis: A case report

Why gluten and dairy

Endo given up!

Newly Diagnosed - Interested in Trying T3

Low FT4, Normal TSH

TSH high T4 normal

Carbimizole not working what's next

Fasting & Thyroid

Going Gluten Free

Switch from one brand of T4 to another

Magnesium

Freaking

T3 supplies

T4 T3 combo help

AF site

Flecanide

Air hunger

Where can I go to get blood drawn

Confused

What is the NHS FT4 reference range?

Nose bleed !!!!

Private endocrinologist advice

Blood test information

Low immunity??

Trying to find T3/T4 balance- help!

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