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ENT appointment done

Just an update 😁 had consultation today, asked about symptoms, put a camera through my nose to check my throat and can see that my goitre isnt effecting...

Just an update 😁 had consultation today, asked about symptoms, put a camera thr...

Cazza83

•5 years ago

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Stressed! Hyperthyroidism

Good afternoon everyone, Just back from doctors as I was getting a check up as Iv been signed off work for 2weeks. Been signed off another 3 weeks from my...

Good afternoon everyone, Just back from doctors as I was getting a check up as ...

Lauren85

•5 years ago

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Self medicating with T3

Like many others here i've had to resort to self medicating, as my GP won't acknowledge that there is something going on with my thyroid. I've had so much...

Like many others here i've had to resort to self medicating, as my GP won't ackn...

Rachel1958

•5 years ago

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Thyroxine reduction

Hi I have been on thyroxine for ~20 years. I had started going to the gym just before getting my latest blood test. The GP has now reduced my dose by 25mcg...

Hi I have been on thyroxine for ~20 years. I had started going to the gym just b...

Lornac78

•5 years ago

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Should I increase NDT?

4 weeks ago I began AIP diet and switched to NDT from Levothyroxine. I am disappointed to see that my antibodies have not come down, but I think my T3 and TSH...

4 weeks ago I began AIP diet and switched to NDT from Levothyroxine. I am disapp...

HarrietJW

•5 years ago

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Are Turkish T3 and UK Liothyronine equivalent?

Are Turkish T3 (Tiromel 25mcg) and UK Liothyronine (20mcg) equivalent? I currently take 1 and a quarter Tiromel split into 3 doses per day alongside Levo...

Are Turkish T3 (Tiromel 25mcg) and UK Liothyronine (20mcg) equivalent? I current...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Taking last dose of levo prior to thyroid blood test

SeasideSusie Hi Susie, I've seen several times that, like me, you take your Levothyroxine in the small hours. I usually take mine around 3 a.m. What do you do...

SeasideSusie Hi Susie, I've seen several times that, like me, you take your Levo...

Caroline888

•5 years ago

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Medichecks thyroid and Vit results

Here are my latest thyroid results I took 100mcgs t4 at 7am plus 10mcgs t3 I took 5mcgs t3 at 4pm The bloods were done the following day at 7am I have been...

Here are my latest thyroid results I took 100mcgs t4 at 7am plus 10mcgs t3 I to...

130396

•5 years ago

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Advice on latest blood results

Any advice on last blood test below? 25/10/2018 TSH 0.02 (0.27 – 4.20) T4 total 71.0 (66 – 181) Free T4 14.20 (12.0 – 22.0 Free T3 4.97 (3.1 –...

Any advice on last blood test below? 25/10/2018 TSH 0.02 (0.27 – 4.20) T4 total ...

amandac46

•5 years ago

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Kilmarnock Thyroid Support Group: next meeting Thursday 6 June 2019

The offshoot of the West of Scotland (Glasgow) Thyroid Support Group covering Kilmarnock and Ayrshire generally will be held this Thursday from 7pm to 9pm in...

The offshoot of the West of Scotland (Glasgow) Thyroid Support Group covering Ki...

SailingBy

•5 years ago

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Worried about daughter.

I just had a smear, my stomach and periods are really problematic atm. The British dr here suggested thyroid tests. My TSH always comes up normal. Did u say I...

I just had a smear, my stomach and periods are really problematic atm. The Briti...

Tanya-B

•5 years ago

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Clashing persciptions

hi Have just been diagnosed with an MPN, Blood Cancer, prescribed hydroxycarbamide. I have had Hashimoto's for several years, take 100mg of levothyroxine per...

hi Have just been diagnosed with an MPN, Blood Cancer, prescribed hydroxycarbami...

presto21

•5 years ago

4 Replies

All the brands under the sun

I take mercury pharma, but this happens each time I get my prescriptions 🤷‍♀️

Suin

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Blood Results & GP appointment

Here are some recent blood results, can anyone have a look over before my next GP appt in a week? Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody 4 iu/mL (range 0-24) Serum......

Here are some recent blood results, can anyone have a look over before my next G...

samimanf83

•5 years ago

13 Replies

A petition to sign if you want to try and save the NHS post Brexit.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/242300?fbclid=IwAR0LJgdIGz6i5uk_wFdK4cgzy6w3mVXx7bt1owzhxLl5Gxd7nJufKchLuT8

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/242300?fbclid=IwAR0LJgdIGz6i5uk_wFdK4cg...

greygoose

•5 years ago

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Hypothyroid - Urged Tamoxifen or Evista to prevent breast cancer

Hi all: I have been struggling to get my hypothyroid symptoms under control and making progress. I managed to lose 30 pounds over the past two years and hit...

Hi all: I have been struggling to get my hypothyroid symptoms under control and...

vocalEK

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Seals on levothyroxine packages

Among the very much less important things about levothyroxine tablets is a recent change to packaging. The outer box of my Almus tablets has a clear plastic...

Among the very much less important things about levothyroxine tablets is a recen...

helvella

Administrator•5 years ago

22 Replies

Any comments welcome Hyperthyroid

Good Evening, Diagnosed February 2019 after blood test taken for virus. Had very high pulse rate so was given ECG which showed an AF. Bloods showed overactive...

Good Evening, Diagnosed February 2019 after blood test taken for virus. Had ver...

Hugoo

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Cannabis oil and thyroid meds

Hi all I'm battling a very rare form of cancer at the moment I will be having more surgery soon I've had my bloods done today so I'll post them Monday when I...

Hi all I'm battling a very rare form of cancer at the moment I will be having mo...

Mauds

•5 years ago

4 Replies

My GP just bangs on and on about my tests being within the acceptable range but most days I feel as bad as I did before I was diagnosed.

Hi, I was diagnosed hypothyroid about 6 years ago and at first I was just relieved to find out there was actually something wrong ... for about a year previous...

Hi, I was diagnosed hypothyroid about 6 years ago and at first I was just reliev...

amandahoyl

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Pa and her weird assumptions

Had an appointment to today with the PA at the Endocrinology office. And although my labs actually look good, Ft3 could be higher, i am still fatigued and bit...

Had an appointment to today with the PA at the Endocrinology office. And althoug...

JennaShi

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Reverse T3 Results Interpretation

Hi, I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me with interpreting my recent reverse t3 results. My History- diagnosed with Hashimotos in 2015. GP...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me with interpreting my rec...

Ohc9

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Muscle aches

Hello, I have been on a combination drug here in Mexico called Novotiral (100mcg/20mcg). It has worked great now for a year. However, the last six months I...

Hello, I have been on a combination drug here in Mexico called Novotiral (100mcg...

Coxmaggie

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Unipharma or Tiromel suppliers by private message

Hi. My current supplier is struggling to send me more unipharma t3. Apparently there’s been a production pause for a couple of months now so not sure if...

Hi. My current supplier is struggling to send me more unipharma t3. Apparentl...

Sybilla14

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Help understanding cortisol levels

Hi all. I requested my adrenal glands be checked and I managed to finally obtain the results. They are 232 nmol/L but I was unable to gain the normal range....

Hi all. I requested my adrenal glands be checked and I managed to finally obtai...

Leahpw

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Should I take my Levothyroxine at night and how do I switch?

Hi Everyone I have been on Levothyroxine for 2 months and it seems to be affecting my sleeping. I am waking very early and drifting in and out of very light...

Hi Everyone I have been on Levothyroxine for 2 months and it seems to be affect...

barleyblue

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Thyroid Test is this ok result the TSH seems high

Serum free T4 level 16.5 pmol/L [11.0 - 23.0] Serum TSH level 4.7 mU/L [0.27 - 4.5] Not on any medication for thyroid

Serum free T4 level 16.5 pmol/L [11.0 - 23.0] Serum TSH level 4.7 mU/L [0.27 - ...

Penny1912

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Overcoming negativity after thyroid removal?

So there is something bugging me for a long time... I have depression for a long time now after my thyroid was removed when I was 15 years old and now I’m 27...

So there is something bugging me for a long time... I have depression for a long...

Rachel3101

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Doctor unsure what to do

I’ve had under active thyroid diagnosed for about 5 years. I’ve started to experience very low heart rate but only intermittently. I feel exhausted...

I’ve had under active thyroid diagnosed for about 5 years. I’ve started to expe...

67ljr

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Flying with Grave's disease

Hi everyone, I was wondering if someone with Grave's disease has taken an airplane. I have heart palpitations and anxiety, so flying makes me more anxious. I...

Hi everyone, I was wondering if someone with Grave's disease has taken an airpla...

minkjaere

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2019

ENT appointment done

Stressed! Hyperthyroidism

Self medicating with T3

Thyroxine reduction

Should I increase NDT?

Are Turkish T3 and UK Liothyronine equivalent?

Taking last dose of levo prior to thyroid blood test

Medichecks thyroid and Vit results

Advice on latest blood results

Kilmarnock Thyroid Support Group: next meeting Thursday 6 June 2019

Worried about daughter.

Clashing persciptions

All the brands under the sun

Blood Results & GP appointment

A petition to sign if you want to try and save the NHS post Brexit.

Hypothyroid - Urged Tamoxifen or Evista to prevent breast cancer

Seals on levothyroxine packages

Any comments welcome Hyperthyroid

Cannabis oil and thyroid meds

My GP just bangs on and on about my tests being within the acceptable range but most days I feel as bad as I did before I was diagnosed.

Pa and her weird assumptions

Reverse T3 Results Interpretation

Muscle aches

Unipharma or Tiromel suppliers by private message

Help understanding cortisol levels

Should I take my Levothyroxine at night and how do I switch?

Thyroid Test is this ok result the TSH seems high

Overcoming negativity after thyroid removal?

Doctor unsure what to do

Flying with Grave's disease

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