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Local support

Please can you tell me if and what local events in Leeds and London happen. I need to talk to and listen to others discussing thyroid issues. I have a question...

Please can you tell me if and what local events in Leeds and London happen. I ne...

Kateyy

•5 years ago

1 Reply

T3 dosing

Hi, I need some guidance with dosing of t3. I will first provide a little background. I had a total thyroidectomy in 2011 and was taking Levothyroxine only...

Hi, I need some guidance with dosing of t3. I will first provide a little backgr...

clynnesloan

•5 years ago

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Low total T3 but FT3 is normal. Help with results!

Hello All. I am as of yet undiagnosed but have been experiencing symtoms that coincide with hypothyroidism so doctor has run some tests. Results are in and...

Hello All. I am as of yet undiagnosed but have been experiencing symtoms that c...

Mamahealthy

•5 years ago

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skin issues connected to thyroid disease

Is there a connection between thyroid disease and hidradenitis supperativa?

Cillate

•5 years ago

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Here's at least one piece of good news

Being hypothyroid doesn't increase death (from all causes) if we get breast cancer....

Being hypothyroid doesn't increase death (from all causes) if we get breast canc...

vocalEK

•5 years ago

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Lifelong Hashimoto's, but never offered synthetic hormone

I'm 59, had Hashimoto's all life, and in last year, after abdominal surgery, my osteoarthritis has really flared up in hands and knees. Finally got doctor to...

I'm 59, had Hashimoto's all life, and in last year, after abdominal surgery, my ...

dinahnow

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Is there a link between hypothyroidism and phsyciatric illnesses such as bipolar or phsychosis

Hi I'm new to this,I'm recycled teenager 75 . I have been sectioned many times and latterly in 1992 I was labelled bipolar .in 2014 I had a hip...

Hi I'm new to this,I'm recycled teenager 75 . I have been sectioned many ...

Recycledteenager75

•5 years ago

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Help suicidal since starting T3!!!???

I started T3 6 weeks ago weening up to 10mcg that my NHS endo prescribed, I'm also on 100mcg of Levo... My endo I gave me a 3 month trial for my mental...

I started T3 6 weeks ago weening up to 10mcg that my NHS endo prescribed, I'm al...

ThyroidObsessed

•5 years ago

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Severe painful dry eyes. Diagnosed with Meibomian gland dysfunction.

I am a vegetarian and thinking of consuming Flaxseed oil on a daily basis. Is okay to do so? I still take Levothyroxine and have to try and manage it by using...

I am a vegetarian and thinking of consuming Flaxseed oil on a daily basis. Is ok...

Peony88

•5 years ago

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Result

My thyroid TSH is 0.629 my T3 and T4 are normal I have had all other tests folate vitamin etc Was diagnosed with underactive thryoid 30 yrs ago seems last 5...

My thyroid TSH is 0.629 my T3 and T4 are normal I have had all other tests folat...

healthmatters1

•5 years ago

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ENT appointment

Hey all! I have been referred to a specialist because I have a retrosternal goitre which is u3 status from ultrasound, even though they have marked it as...

Hey all! I have been referred to a specialist because I have a retrosternal goit...

Cazza83

•5 years ago

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cytokines blood test

Hi Just wondering has anyone looked into the th1 and th2 dominance and cytokines blood test in uk as I am interested to see what my levels are as I have...

Hi Just wondering has anyone looked into the th1 and th2 dominance and cytokine...

Merlio18

•5 years ago

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AFTERNOON TEA N' CAKE & OPEN GARDEN

Following the success of last year's event (raised £216), we will be holding another Charity fundraising afternoon for Thyroid UK, plus a Plant sale,...

Following the success of last year's event (raised £216), we will be holding an...

janey1234

•5 years ago

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How best to use an nhs appointment

I don’t want to bore everyone to sleep/death, so I’ll be brief and answer questions later. Two years ago, confused by the mismatch between my ongoing illness...

I don’t want to bore everyone to sleep/death, so I’ll be brief and answer questi...

Ginny52

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Upper back muscle pain

Hi I have ongoing muscle pain in my upper back, and between my shoulder blades. It is not caused by doing anything strenuous. Is this a hyPO symptom? I am on...

Hi I have ongoing muscle pain in my upper back, and between my shoulder blades....

Digger031145

•5 years ago

26 Replies

NHS rival to Medichecks

I see in The Times today that Exeter Hospital have produced, under the NHS auspices, a Home Diagnostic kit that will test, among other things like Vitamin D...

I see in The Times today that Exeter Hospital have produced, under the NHS auspi...

diogenes

Remembering•5 years ago

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I need some answers so frustrated

My legs are weak heavy numb dont feel like they’re my own walking what I can describe as iron man!! I’m also getting numbness in my arms from my wrist to my...

My legs are weak heavy numb dont feel like they’re my own walking what I can des...

clairelizzie

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Digestive issues

Hi, anybody advise on digestive issues with possible thyroid issues?

Hidden

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Under active thyroid

Hi, I was diagnosed with under active thyroid 9years ago, am taking 175 levothyroxine, which seemed to sort it, but have been feeling tired, with no energy...

Hi, I was diagnosed with under active thyroid 9years ago, am taking 175 levothyr...

MartinHayes67

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Blue Horizons Genetic Test Results.... Can anyone help explain what this means for me?

I’m just wondering if this suggests I should try T4/T3 combo - would these results be worth discussing with an Endo? Also I have Mirena Coil and Oestrogen...

I’m just wondering if this suggests I should try T4/T3 combo - would these resul...

jamjar67

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Forgotten Levothyroxine

Hi I have gone away this weekend for a long weekend but have forgotten to bring my Levothyroxine. I fo home tomorrow it will I be okay until then ?

Hi I have gone away this weekend for a long weekend but have forgotten to bring ...

Binky45296

•5 years ago

6 Replies

New logo? Want a survey? So where is it?

I just received: "Hi LAHs, Help give us feedback on our new logo! HealthUnlocked is changing to a new logo to better reflect our core values. We'd like to...

I just received: "Hi LAHs, Help give us feedback on our new logo! HealthUnlocke...

LAHs

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Can anyone help me?

I have posted on this site since having a TT in June 2016 after a thyroid storm. You have always been very helpful, I am once again asking for help!! I was...

I have posted on this site since having a TT in June 2016 after a thyroid storm....

Foxie1234

•5 years ago

35 Replies

NDT and trying to conceive

I just had another underwhelming appt with another endocrinologist. I told him that levothyroxine wasn't working for me so I have now got a private...

I just had another underwhelming appt with another endocrinologist. I told him t...

HarrietJW

•5 years ago

32 Replies

My latest dilemma

I am at my wits end. I don’t remember the last time I didn’t feel tired. In March 2018 my blood results from my endocrinologist were as follows..I was on .125...

I am at my wits end. I don’t remember the last time I didn’t feel tired. In Mar...

Suzyjul

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Dr. Tania S. Smith Replies To The New Subclinical Guidelines Via BMJ Rapid Response

For those that are interested the link follows. You have to scroll down a bit to get her response. PR https://www.bmj.com/content/365/bmj.l2006/rr-6

For those that are interested the link follows. You have to scroll down a bit t...

PR4NOW

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Hypothyroid

Hi, I’ve recently been diagnosed with an under active thyroid. I’ve been feeling extremely unwell for the last couple of years on and off, severe headaches,...

Hi, I’ve recently been diagnosed with an under active thyroid. I’ve been feeling...

mummytosix

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Should I increase my thyroxine?

I usually take 175 Levothyroxine, my result was checked by a nurse not doctor. I usually have the blood checked every six months - May 2019 blood test...

I usually take 175 Levothyroxine, my result was checked by a nurse not doctor. I...

gojo1

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Timing of taking T4/T3 prior to TSH Lab Work

I have started taking my T4/T3 at 12:00 am Midnight. If I have fasting TSH lab work done at 7:30 a.m. the following morning, should I still take my Thyroid...

I have started taking my T4/T3 at 12:00 am Midnight. If I have fasting TSH lab...

bessygo

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Tsh level

Hi guys, I've been experiencing symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Went to the doctors for blood and the results of tsh were 0.893 which the receptionist told me is...

Hi guys, I've been experiencing symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Went to the doctors...

Isaacsky

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2019

Local support

T3 dosing

Low total T3 but FT3 is normal. Help with results!

skin issues connected to thyroid disease

Here's at least one piece of good news

Lifelong Hashimoto's, but never offered synthetic hormone

Is there a link between hypothyroidism and phsyciatric illnesses such as bipolar or phsychosis

Help suicidal since starting T3!!!???

Severe painful dry eyes. Diagnosed with Meibomian gland dysfunction.

Result

ENT appointment

cytokines blood test

AFTERNOON TEA N' CAKE & OPEN GARDEN

How best to use an nhs appointment

Upper back muscle pain

NHS rival to Medichecks

I need some answers so frustrated

Digestive issues

Under active thyroid

Blue Horizons Genetic Test Results.... Can anyone help explain what this means for me?

Forgotten Levothyroxine

New logo? Want a survey? So where is it?

Can anyone help me?

NDT and trying to conceive

My latest dilemma

Dr. Tania S. Smith Replies To The New Subclinical Guidelines Via BMJ Rapid Response

Hypothyroid

Should I increase my thyroxine?

Timing of taking T4/T3 prior to TSH Lab Work

Tsh level

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