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I have sweats at night around my neck. Lower back pain. My arthritis is worse. I have so much muscle loss. Gut problems. I feel so exhausted... Is this...

I have sweats at night around my neck. Lower back pain. My arthritis is worse....

morehead

•5 years ago

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Weight gain on ndt, levo+t3, etc.

Recently I switched off levo+T3 to ndt and experiencing the same issue. I split the T3 (levo in the morning) into 3 doses along the day and I do the same way...

Recently I switched off levo+T3 to ndt and experiencing the same issue. I split ...

hipolion

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Does anyone know if functional medicine helpful in treating depression and anxiety?

I'd like to hear some thought about it.

KateShmidt

•5 years ago

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Help with understanding medichecks results, possible Hashimotos disease.

I’m new to the forum so please bear with me. I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid in May 2018, doctor started Levothyroxine at 25mg, gradually...

I’m new to the forum so please bear with me. I was diagnosed with an under activ...

Daisy1624

•5 years ago

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hashimoto - rage outbursts

Hi I have hashimoto, currently I'm in minimum dose of leva. If I forget to take it, within few h I have rage outbursts, can't contain my nerves. Is that...

Hi I have hashimoto, currently I'm in minimum dose of leva. If I forget to take...

madness07

•5 years ago

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T3 too high?

Tsh 0.04mIU/L range 0.30. - 4.50 T4 21.8 pmol/L range 10.0 - 22.0 T3 5.2 pmol/L range 3.1 - 6.8 I take 125mcg Levothyroxine 100mcg Levothyroxine on alternate...

Tsh 0.04mIU/L range 0.30. - 4.50 T4 21.8 pmol/L range 10.0 - 22.0 T3 5.2 pmol/L ...

JBLOVELL

•5 years ago

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T3 Hospital have refused to supply another prescription!!

I have been getting my T3 prescription from my hospital consultant since the rules changed. Had a phone call today saying they would no longer be prescribing...

I have been getting my T3 prescription from my hospital consultant since the rul...

Greengrass21

•5 years ago

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Sore nipples around ovulation.

I have very sore nipples days before ovulation this month. Could it be because I've increased t3? So that it might be too high now? Anybody who knows?

I have very sore nipples days before ovulation this month. Could it be because I...

Clara9

•5 years ago

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Medichecks results - help please!

Hello - I've just received my latest results. I was here recently as my GP won't increase my Levo from 50mcg after over four months, and I've got the...

Hello - I've just received my latest results. I was here recently as my GP won...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Taking 125mcg Levothyroxine, but still not feeling 'right'.

I have been taking 125mg of Levothyroxine for around 8 years, but still feel unwell. My blood tests are always considered 'normal' for this dose. The tests...

I have been taking 125mg of Levothyroxine for around 8 years, but still feel unw...

Littleshopofhorrors

•5 years ago

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Which Private Blood Test Should I Use

Dear community which private blood test would member’s recommend please?

GardenerSue

•5 years ago

11 Replies

I've been feeling really unwell since starting T.R T-Man a week ago. Should I stop taking it?

I've moved from Nature-thyroid to T-Man over a week ago and within two days I feel ill. It started with a sore throat and chesty cough and general lack of...

I've moved from Nature-thyroid to T-Man over a week ago and within two days I fe...

KayPoole

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Endo

Quick question. Does everyone with hypothyroid get referred to an endocrinologist? I only ask because everyone that I’ve spoken to sees theirs on a regular...

Quick question. Does everyone with hypothyroid get referred to an endocrinologis...

mummytosix

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Severe deficiencey in Vitimin D

Diagnosed with Hypo in Dec 2018 Been very very tired for last few months new Dr had me have full blood tests B12 Vit D etc. Came back with Vit D very low even...

Diagnosed with Hypo in Dec 2018 Been very very tired for last few months new Dr ...

Georgie120

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Understanding the role of TSH

Hi everyone :) From reading on this forum, I understand that if one takes T3 or NDT then TSH goes near zero and it is OK, as there is no need to convert T4...

Hi everyone :) From reading on this forum, I understand that if one takes T3 or ...

Windsinger

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Battling with The Medics

I have been having issues maintaining a satisfactory functioning T4 for about 2 years. Having had no joy with assorted GP’s other than to lower my dose when I...

I have been having issues maintaining a satisfactory functioning T4 for about 2 ...

GardenerSue

•5 years ago

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Levo prescription rejected - low TSH

I’ve been on Levo for 10yrs. I’ve never had a good rapport with my GP, always arguing about my medication, always pushing for an increase because my symptoms...

I’ve been on Levo for 10yrs. I’ve never had a good rapport with my GP, always a...

NWA6

•5 years ago

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Actavis merged with Accord

My pharmacist has just informed me that Actavis has been merged with Accord and that the Actavis brand if Levo will cease to be. Apparently production of that...

My pharmacist has just informed me that Actavis has been merged with Accord and ...

Portia1974

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Help please! My 13 year old has hair loss and a TSH of 2.8

My 13 year old daughter is losing heaps of hair and while she started getting her period late last year she's had three but now hasn't had one in nearly four...

My 13 year old daughter is losing heaps of hair and while she started getting he...

HashiHolly

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Sudden onset of goitre

Has anyone with Graves disease being treated with carbimazole had their thyroid glands suddenly start swelling and being painful to go with it? Husband is...

Has anyone with Graves disease being treated with carbimazole had their thyroid ...

Terrihaynes21

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Sore lower back - Adrenal Fatigue?

Asking for my friend. We are still investigating my friend's health situation. He is no longer pursuing the thyroid route, but we are now looking into...

Asking for my friend. We are still investigating my friend's health situation....

TeamMK

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Is there any way to influence blood results

I was slightly out of range last test but have been feeling quite well. GP insists on a blood test and I'm worried they'll reduce me down if still out of...

I was slightly out of range last test but have been feeling quite well. GP insis...

Syd35

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Open-minded endo on the Wirral

Hi - my GP is willing to give me a referral to an endocrinologist, NHS or private. If you know one (public or private) on the Wirral who is open to giving a...

Hi - my GP is willing to give me a referral to an endocrinologist, NHS or privat...

Sharoosz

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Taking Levo

A while ago a read it was best to take our Medication at night and have been doing so. Any thoughts on when best to take ?x

A while ago a read it was best to take our Medication at night and have been doi...

Evyb

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Trigger fingers

I am finally starting to feel well and like I am living rather than existing.... now I have developed pain in my hands with the fingers feeling “tight” and...

I am finally starting to feel well and like I am living rather than existing.......

StillEverHopeful

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Update: 9 months into my hypo journey - starting to take control, advice please.

Apologies for the long post!! After an initial post when I joined this forum I’ve just been taking in info and learning about others journeys and now feel able...

Apologies for the long post!! After an initial post when I joined this forum I’v...

Michelin

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Thyrotrofen

Hi Ive never herd of Thyrotrofen,Dr.Berg report suggests this acts as a decoy,that the harmful Antibodies ae taken to the stomach instead of the Thyroid? Has...

Hi Ive never herd of Thyrotrofen,Dr.Berg report suggests this acts as a decoy,th...

Hidden

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Thinking about coming off levothyroxine..... any advice?

Hi , I've been on levothyroxine for about 2 years now, and I can honestly say the side effects which I am experiencing are making me wonder if it's worth it. I...

Hi , I've been on levothyroxine for about 2 years now, and I can honestly say th...

Johnljc

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Low testosterone

Hi, I’ve been experiencing symptoms of low testosterone for quite some time. Low mood, loss of libido, fatigue. Loss of muscle mass. I’m a 41 year old male....

Hi, I’ve been experiencing symptoms of low testosterone for quite some time. Low...

mikeybarn

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Help with results please

I recently had thyroid ultravit test with medi check, I was diagnosed with sub clinical hypothyroidism in 2012 after going back to the doctors several times...

I recently had thyroid ultravit test with medi check, I was diagnosed with sub c...

Missing

•5 years ago

13 Replies

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All posts for June 2019

Synthroid 125

Weight gain on ndt, levo+t3, etc.

Does anyone know if functional medicine helpful in treating depression and anxiety?

Help with understanding medichecks results, possible Hashimotos disease.

hashimoto - rage outbursts

T3 too high?

T3 Hospital have refused to supply another prescription!!

Sore nipples around ovulation.

Medichecks results - help please!

Taking 125mcg Levothyroxine, but still not feeling 'right'.

Which Private Blood Test Should I Use

I've been feeling really unwell since starting T.R T-Man a week ago. Should I stop taking it?

Endo

Severe deficiencey in Vitimin D

Understanding the role of TSH

Battling with The Medics

Levo prescription rejected - low TSH

Actavis merged with Accord

Help please! My 13 year old has hair loss and a TSH of 2.8

Sudden onset of goitre

Sore lower back - Adrenal Fatigue?

Is there any way to influence blood results

Open-minded endo on the Wirral

Taking Levo

Trigger fingers

Update: 9 months into my hypo journey - starting to take control, advice please.

Thyrotrofen

Thinking about coming off levothyroxine..... any advice?

Low testosterone

Help with results please

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