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Possible thyroid?

Hi all, I came across this website tonight, after googling some strange symptoms I have been having. I know its not good to self diagnose but would really...

Hi all, I came across this website tonight, after googling some strange symptoms...

pinemay

•5 years ago

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Female 27, hypothyroidism & thickened endometrium

Has anyone else had a similar problem? My daughter who is 27 has been very ill for a year. After being passed from NHS pillar to post and sent away with...

Has anyone else had a similar problem? My daughter who is 27 has been very ill f...

AWDF

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Allergy around eyes

Does anyone have bouts of eczema around eyes? I've read it may be linked to my low thyroid. I seem to have constant infections and this skin problem is the...

Does anyone have bouts of eczema around eyes? I've read it may be linked to my ...

Chelt16

•5 years ago

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Can't sleep if I take desiccated thyroid at night

Hello everyone. I know that I need to have blood work done after taking desiccated thyroid within 8-12 hours. The problem is if I take even half a grain I...

Hello everyone. I know that I need to have blood work done after taking desicca...

dragonfly76

•5 years ago

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Feeling Great But Gaining Weight 2.0

Hi, I’m carrying on from this post below: https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/140604100 I went and did blood tests and FT3 and FT4 are lower than...

Hi, I’m carrying on from this post below: https://healthunlocked.com/thyroid...

Inana

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Is there a higher prevalence in parts of our country or others?

Does anyone know if there are statistics showing higher numbers of Hashimotos/under active/thyroid cancer in areas of UK OF GB or the World?

Does anyone know if there are statistics showing higher numbers of Hashimotos/un...

NWA6

•5 years ago

51 Replies

Low ferritin?

I am continuing my quest for a diagnoses and/or treatment for my hypothyroid-like symptoms (fatigue, weight gain, feeling the cold etc). I was finally sent to...

I am continuing my quest for a diagnoses and/or treatment for my hypothyroid-lik...

StrangeKoala

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Light sensitivity with low thyroid?

Hi, Do you have such a symptom? When i need to get out and if it s sunny i can not without sunglasses. I feel like i am getting dizzy if i do not protect my...

Hi, Do you have such a symptom? When i need to get out and if it s sunny i can...

Oanav

•5 years ago

10 Replies

NDT and when to take a blood test

Dear All, as I am a relative newbie to NDT (8 weeks tomorrow). Could anyone offer advice about what time I should do a blood test (previously on Levo I was...

Dear All, as I am a relative newbie to NDT (8 weeks tomorrow). Could anyone off...

AleB

•5 years ago

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Cannot seem to tolerate high fat diet but seem to need more carbs..?

I've read a lot about how good saturated fat is for us, and some diets even advocate that 80% of the daily calorie intake should come from saturated fat....

I've read a lot about how good saturated fat is for us, and some diets even advo...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Thinking about moving to France and worried about obtaining NDT

I have had Hashi for over 20 years now and during that time I've gone through all of the drugs from straight T4, to T4/T3, and finally to Armour and then NP...

I have had Hashi for over 20 years now and during that time I've gone through al...

erwon

•5 years ago

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Raised cortisol levels day/ night, medium level on waking....how does this affect thyroid treatment (and Dr. Lowe’s fibromyalgia protocol)?

Have had hypothyroidism/ Hashimoto’s 14 years, fibromyalgia 3 years plus insulin dependent diabetes 4 years....been trying to do everything to stop all over...

Have had hypothyroidism/ Hashimoto’s 14 years, fibromyalgia 3 years plus insulin...

Judithdalston

•5 years ago

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Vitamins/Minerals labs?

I have searched for an independent lab in my area for vitamin/mineral testing and the cheapest one that I found was $399, seems a bit pricey to me!!! It only...

I have searched for an independent lab in my area for vitamin/mineral testing an...

DebTex

•5 years ago

52 Replies

T3 T4 combo

Hi all Started last Saturday 125mcg levo and 10mcg T3 Take dose at 6am and wait 1 hour before food ect Feel like I am on a come down about 2pm Tried and...

Hi all Started last Saturday 125mcg levo and 10mcg T3 Take dose at 6am and wa...

dodge1979

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Here are my full blood test results - i'm hypothyroid please help me interpret -

Hi folks heres my results. I am hypothyroid on 50 mg levothyroxine. I have major hair loss past 2 years and other symtpoms- any insight information on...

Hi folks heres my results. I am hypothyroid on 50 mg levothyroxine. I have major...

Maryam_1

•5 years ago

6 Replies

T3 help

Would anyone be prepared to pm me a good place to buy T3 without a prescription please, my source has dried up 😭

Would anyone be prepared to pm me a good place to buy T3 without a prescription ...

Itsy

•5 years ago

1 Reply

endocrinologist told me i dont need to take thyroxine tsh 8.9

today i ad appointent with endocrinoloist i took all blood test with me and he said not to tae thyroxine unless my tsh is over 10.00 he gave me 20.000...

today i ad appointent with endocrinoloist i took all blood test with me and ...

weazle74

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Hashi's and unhappiness

In January I was diagnosed with Hashimotos however I think that I may have had it for at least 10 years, maybe more. I am 42. I was eating sensibly and...

In January I was diagnosed with Hashimotos however I think that I may have had i...

Starlight1976

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Follow on from visit to hospital thread.

So I’ve taken my first 10 mcg tablet of liothyronine and I’ve just had the ambulance team round as I’ve reacted to the tablet. So I took half the tablet and...

So I’ve taken my first 10 mcg tablet of liothyronine and I’ve just had the ambul...

Cheekycharlie1981

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Refused Specialist referral

Hi all, any advice would be appreciated. I have Hashimoto’s, Ehlers-danlos and Sjögren’s all of which have connective tissue connection. I’ve posted here as...

Hi all, any advice would be appreciated. I have Hashimoto’s, Ehlers-danlos and S...

rosserk

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Help with latest Thyroid blood test results

Would appreciate some feedback/advice about my most recent thyroid bloods. * Im self medicating my thyroid meds and am also on TRT.... Though I now have an...

Would appreciate some feedback/advice about my most recent thyroid bloods. * Im ...

Flatdanny

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Concern about Blue Horizon test for thyroid 3

My last blood test 4th April with Blue Horizon used a new lab The range posted to me with result we TSH 0.35-4.94 FREE T 4....

My last blood test 4th April with Blue Horizon used a new lab The range posted ...

Gcart

•5 years ago

49 Replies

Low Vitamin D Result

Hi all, My mum received the blood test results below recently: Vitamin D - 15 (50-150) Free T4 - 19.3 (12-22) TSH - 4.84 (0.27-4.2) B12 - 602 (197-771)...

Hi all, My mum received the blood test results below recently: Vitamin D - 15 (5...

Tristy

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Had my thyroid ultrasound

I had my thyroid ultra sound yesterday. He man said I had nodules but benign. I have to go chat with my GP when she gets the results. I am terrified. I have...

I had my thyroid ultra sound yesterday. He man said I had nodules but benign. I...

ladywear

•5 years ago

16 Replies

ESR

Hi there, 7 months later and still not seen a consultant. I had a large thyroid nodule confirmation last Oct. After yet another trip to the doctors for feeling...

Hi there, 7 months later and still not seen a consultant. I had a large thyroid ...

Runbuddy

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Nutri thyroid

Any use nutri thyroid with their levothyroxine

Maggiemay12

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Still stuggling

New to this community and have struggled with weight gain each time my go lowers my levothyroxine. I have congenital hypothyroidism and my dose has been...

New to this community and have struggled with weight gain each time my go lowers...

Stillstuck60

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Thyroid Eye Disease: Its Causes and Diagnosis

Pretty good detailed piece on TED https://www.reviewofophthalmology.com/article/thyroid-eye-disease-its-causes-and-diagnosis TSI seem to be particularly...

Pretty good detailed piece on TED https://www.reviewofophthalmology.com/article...

ling

•5 years ago

28 Replies

Advise please

My mum just had these results TSH 0.03 T4 29.9 T3 5.7 Would appreciate your help as she feels ok for 86 but go reducing her Levothyroxine and worried that...

My mum just had these results TSH 0.03 T4 29.9 T3 5.7 Would appreciate your h...

Healthcare321

•5 years ago

2 Replies

A twinkle of light at the end of the tunnel

Hi all, I promised myself when I started using this forum that I would post when I have a positive experience as well as when I’m feeling lost and confused!...

Hi all, I promised myself when I started using this forum that I would post when...

Hj101

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2019

Possible thyroid?

Female 27, hypothyroidism & thickened endometrium

Allergy around eyes

Can't sleep if I take desiccated thyroid at night

Feeling Great But Gaining Weight 2.0

Is there a higher prevalence in parts of our country or others?

Low ferritin?

Light sensitivity with low thyroid?

NDT and when to take a blood test

Cannot seem to tolerate high fat diet but seem to need more carbs..?

Thinking about moving to France and worried about obtaining NDT

Raised cortisol levels day/ night, medium level on waking....how does this affect thyroid treatment (and Dr. Lowe’s fibromyalgia protocol)?

Vitamins/Minerals labs?

T3 T4 combo

Here are my full blood test results - i'm hypothyroid please help me interpret -

T3 help

endocrinologist told me i dont need to take thyroxine tsh 8.9

Hashi's and unhappiness

Follow on from visit to hospital thread.

Refused Specialist referral

Help with latest Thyroid blood test results

Concern about Blue Horizon test for thyroid 3

Low Vitamin D Result

Had my thyroid ultrasound

ESR

Nutri thyroid

Still stuggling

Thyroid Eye Disease: Its Causes and Diagnosis

Advise please

A twinkle of light at the end of the tunnel

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