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How much vitamin D?

When tested in March I was deficient - total vitamin D was 18.4 nmol/L, range for deficiency 15-30. I'm currently supplementing 25,000iu once a week (3 months...

When tested in March I was deficient - total vitamin D was 18.4 nmol/L, range fo...

AnneEvo

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Struggling teenager

My son - almost 16 has had his TSH varying between about 4 and 5 so near top of scale (5.5). T3 and T4 normal. Suffering hypo symptoms. None of the antibodies...

My son - almost 16 has had his TSH varying between about 4 and 5 so near top of ...

bobbobing

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Thyroid abnormal results

Hi Can anyone help please? Diagnosed with under active thyroid 17 years ago and put on Levothyroxine Diagnosed with fibromyalgia 3 years ago Been feeling...

Hi Can anyone help please? Diagnosed with under active thyroid 17 years ago and ...

Rosnakill27

•5 years ago

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Cost needed for sourcing in the UK

Hi, I have been taking three and a half 25mcg Liothyronine for some time, and 50mcg Levo for quite some time. My source in Cyprus has ceased trading. Also my...

Hi, I have been taking three and a half 25mcg Liothyronine for some time, and 50...

leoopard

•5 years ago

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Blood Test Results Worrying

I have just had the results of blood tests. I take 1 grain Thiroyd 6am, 1.5 grains 12pm and 1 grain 5pm. FT4 13.7 (12022) FT3 5.1 (3.1-6.8) TSH 0.01......

I have just had the results of blood tests. I take 1 grain Thiroyd 6am, 1.5 grai...

Dramlouie

•5 years ago

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Levothyroxine

This is probably a silly question but here goes, what is the difference between T3 and levothyroxine. My GP said my T3 is about low so upped my thyroxin dosage...

This is probably a silly question but here goes, what is the difference between ...

Monique66

•5 years ago

36 Replies

best ferritin supplement?

Well, after a sleep study & associated labs, I'm told my ferritin is 55 (range 20-228) and the doctor wants it to be at least 70. (Thyroid & all other numbers...

Well, after a sleep study & associated labs, I'm told my ferritin is 55 (range 2...

Britomartis29

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Levothyroxine dosage

I originally had hyperthyroidism but after radioactive iodine almost 8 years ago it's under. I was on 125mg levothyroxine in the mornings for the past year, my...

I originally had hyperthyroidism but after radioactive iodine almost 8 years ago...

Monique66

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Is Hashimotos Forever ?

Hi, I’ve had hypothyroidism for 50 years. I was aged 8 when diagnosed with autoimmune thyroiditis. I’ve managed to live a happy life. Good Education,Career and...

Hi, I’ve had hypothyroidism for 50 years. I was aged 8 when diagnosed with autoi...

K80BCR

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Gluten Free Beer

Hello there folks :) ok, so, i have Hashi`s, + i love beer. Not had any in years because of gluten. I`ve found some that says it`s gluten free, + contains less...

Hello there folks :) ok, so, i have Hashi`s, + i love beer. Not had any in years...

catsmummel

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Adrenal Fatigue

I have a copy of James L Wilson's "Adrenal Fatigue". It was published in 2000/2001. I know that it was fairly innovative at that time. To anyone who has...

I have a copy of James L Wilson's "Adrenal Fatigue". It was published in 2000/2...

TeamMK

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Advice needed pls

Hi, looking for advice... I am a 44yr old male who has previously had an overactive thyroid several years ago. I was gradually taken off the Carbimazole and...

Hi, looking for advice... I am a 44yr old male who has previously had an overact...

Hidden

•5 years ago

31 Replies

More confused than ever?

Hi All - need some more advice/info if anyone can help. With all the ongoing issues with tbyroid/fibromyalgia my GP ordered a thyroid scan - well I had it this...

Hi All - need some more advice/info if anyone can help. With all the ongoing iss...

Mrsbuns

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Thiyroid removal operation done..

Hi everyone I went in on wed for total thiyroid removal and was home the next day..feel sore especially my fibro lying on a operating table for 5 hours don't...

Hi everyone I went in on wed for total thiyroid removal and was home the next da...

birkie

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Recent Test results. Thoughts appreciated.

Hello I'm on NDT. 2 grains in morning and 1.5 grains afternoon. Results Tsh <0.005 mIU/L (Range: 0.27 - 4.2) FT3 6.16 pmol/L (Range: 3.1 - 6.8) FT4...

Hello I'm on NDT. 2 grains in morning and 1.5 grains afternoon. Results Tsh ...

mb008

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Chillax or persist in getting referred?

Hi there, I wonder if you can help me at all, please. I have recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease and I am concerned my doctor is being...

Hi there, I wonder if you can help me at all, please. I have recently been diagn...

Cider_Woman

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Stomach issues

Just wondering if anyone has tried Enterosgel to ease symptoms from stomach and bowel problems. I suffer from terrible bloating, wind and heartburn and reflux...

Just wondering if anyone has tried Enterosgel to ease symptoms from stomach and ...

MKitty

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Blood test results after switching from levo to ndt. Gp is telling me I’m taking to much and I need to reduce?

Hi I did post yesterday and had no replies so thought I’d it may have got lost so i have posted again I. I have just had first bloods drawn after switching...

Hi I did post yesterday and had no replies so thought I’d it may have got lost s...

dizzy1979

•5 years ago

11 Replies

T3!

Please could someone pm me a reliable source of T3. After a long discussion on here with Greygoose I have decided to follow her advice and ask for help with...

Please could someone pm me a reliable source of T3. After a long discussion on h...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

TSH levels risen since being on levothyroxine

Hi, I found out I have hypothyroidism a few months ago from blood tests as I am having problems trying to conceive. TSH was 5.5, re-tested 2 months later and...

Hi, I found out I have hypothyroidism a few months ago from blood tests as I am ...

LJO91

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Endocrinologist for pituitary problems in North West

Hi Can anyone recommend an endocrinologist in the North West (or further afield if not possible) who specialises in pituitary problems? If not, is there a way...

Hi Can anyone recommend an endocrinologist in the North West (or further afield ...

Onedge93

•5 years ago

4 Replies

ct scan looming

I have to have an exporatory test to discount cancer from symptons . It will include ct scan with iodinising radiation. As im hypothyroid is there a risk of...

I have to have an exporatory test to discount cancer from symptons . It will inc...

dontbelieveit

•5 years ago

12 Replies

How can I get my t3 and t4 levels up

4 months ago Endo said I had to lower my meds TSH-0.5, T4 -8, T3-4. So I did even though I told him I was tired. Had allsorts of stomach swelling,...

4 months ago Endo said I had to lower my meds TSH-0.5, T4 -8, T3-4. So I did ev...

Joanneconnor

•5 years ago

55 Replies

Hypothyroidism as a Predictor of Surgical Outcomes in the Elderly

Shame this paper, which has some good points, ends up doing what they all do, assessing hypothyroidism by TSH. Is there any good research which shows that TSH...

Shame this paper, which has some good points, ends up doing what they all do, as...

helvella

Administrator•5 years ago

41 Replies

Modulation of endocrine nuclear receptor activities by polyaromatic compounds present in fractionated extracts of diesel exhaust particles

The Rev. W Awdry might have been all too right with his use of the name "The Diseasel". This paper suggests specific effects of diesel exhaust on thyroid...

The Rev. W Awdry might have been all too right with his use of the name "The Dis...

helvella

Administrator•5 years ago

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High TSH - trying for a baby.. new here.

Hello! I just had my TSH tested bc I am trying for a baby and it was 4.8.. I looked at my T4 from a year ago and it was 10.5 in a range of 9-19.. I have had...

Hello! I just had my TSH tested bc I am trying for a baby and it was 4.8.. I loo...

alicat1979

•5 years ago

34 Replies

Any ideas....frog in throat

Hi all. I haven't got recent bloods to post but before I go trekking to the doc, any ideas re why the sensation of a frog in my throat. I don't really know if...

Hi all. I haven't got recent bloods to post but before I go trekking to the doc...

Olsbird

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Request for thyrotoxic myopathy wisdom

Hi all, I was recently diagnosed with graves disease and I am fairly certain I have TM as well. After doing hours of research, I am not expecting to get much...

Hi all, I was recently diagnosed with graves disease and I am fairly certain I ...

Ethannyc1

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Apparently it's a mental problem

I think I'm going to change GPs.

anne1483

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Tiromel available on card payment

A certain supplier of T3 based in Hong Kong have now replenished their stock of Tiromel ., their debit/credit card payment method is still active also .....

A certain supplier of T3 based in Hong Kong have now replenished their stock of ...

Quasarlis

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2019

How much vitamin D?

Struggling teenager

Thyroid abnormal results

Cost needed for sourcing in the UK

Blood Test Results Worrying

Levothyroxine

best ferritin supplement?

Levothyroxine dosage

Is Hashimotos Forever ?

Gluten Free Beer

Adrenal Fatigue

Advice needed pls

More confused than ever?

Thiyroid removal operation done..

Recent Test results. Thoughts appreciated.

Chillax or persist in getting referred?

Stomach issues

Blood test results after switching from levo to ndt. Gp is telling me I’m taking to much and I need to reduce?

T3!

TSH levels risen since being on levothyroxine

Endocrinologist for pituitary problems in North West

ct scan looming

How can I get my t3 and t4 levels up

Hypothyroidism as a Predictor of Surgical Outcomes in the Elderly

Modulation of endocrine nuclear receptor activities by polyaromatic compounds present in fractionated extracts of diesel exhaust particles

High TSH - trying for a baby.. new here.

Any ideas....frog in throat

Request for thyrotoxic myopathy wisdom

Apparently it's a mental problem

Tiromel available on card payment

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