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Interesting article

The article is interesting with good input from Lynn and others, unfortunately when you look at the comments after the article a lot of them are hinting...

The article is interesting with good input from Lynn and others, unfortunately w...

Fruitandnutcase

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Increase in Meds

Hi, I've just had an increase in Thyroxine from 75mcg to 100mcg, and was, wondering how long, on average, before I notice any difference in my symptoms,...

Hi, I've just had an increase in Thyroxine from 75mcg to 100mcg, and was, wonder...

Abbey21

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Baby with thyroid issues

Hi everyone found this forum and thought I would come on to see if anyone had similar experience as I have done probly the worst thing I could do and Google...

Hi everyone found this forum and thought I would come on to see if anyone had si...

Moz19

•5 years ago

6 Replies

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Tsh 0.5

Been hypothyroid for over 30 years. My tsh level at the moment is 0.5. Is this a heading a little towards being over active ? I was taking propanolol for a...

Been hypothyroid for over 30 years. My tsh level at the moment is 0.5. Is this a...

sparkleface

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Not sure if anyone has seen this yet......

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-7170075/Why-doctors-trying-stop-women-taking-thyroid-pills-cost-just-pennies.html Hi all sorry I am new to posting...

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-7170075/Why-doctors-trying-stop-women...

Loza73

•5 years ago

2 Replies

CBD-oil really help for anxiety?

you could share your experience, anyone takes this and in what amount? I saw that there are several strengths(5%,10%,15%,....).

you could share your experience, anyone takes this and in what amount? I saw tha...

hipolion

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Dropping thyroxine by 12.5

Hi Just wondered if anyone has ever dropped thyroxine by 12.5 (a 25 on alternate days) and what the tsh change was for them? I know everyone is a bit...

Hi Just wondered if anyone has ever dropped thyroxine by 12.5 (a 25 on alterna...

haggisplant

•5 years ago

34 Replies

Has stress caused my symptoms to return or is it the wrong dose of levothyroxine?

Hi all, I was diagnosed with central hypothyroidism in 2015 by a private consultant after my GP failed to diagnose me despite 8 visits to surgery in 2014. I...

Hi all, I was diagnosed with central hypothyroidism in 2015 by a private consult...

Alipatsam

•5 years ago

24 Replies

B12

Can anyone recommend decent B12 tablets , I currently use holland and barrett, but I think I might change when they run out . Thanks

Can anyone recommend decent B12 tablets , I currently use holland and barrett, b...

Jwheats

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Ellest Solo to Premarin

Hi, I've been on Ellest Solo for about 6 years now following TAH BSO and never stopped suffering from stiffness and aches feeling like 100 instead of 51. Just...

Hi, I've been on Ellest Solo for about 6 years now following TAH BSO and never s...

Houndy

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Strangely twisted anecdotal information from Endo to GP.

First; does anyone know if the following words to a GP from a locum Endo is some kind of code - ya know, with the words meaning the opposite to what they...

First; does anyone know if the following words to a GP from a locum Endo is some...

Jenny583

•5 years ago

47 Replies

Adrenal cortex for low cortisol and thyroid help

I was told I have low cortisol and would benefit from taking adrenal cortex. I am looking to order Thorne online. Would anyone know how much daily would be...

I was told I have low cortisol and would benefit from taking adrenal cortex. I a...

timinko2016

•5 years ago

1 Reply

new labs and Synthroid dose

I have been on Synthroid since January. Most of my symptoms are gone, except for the anxiety. It's a constant restless, nervous energy feeling, especially in...

I have been on Synthroid since January. Most of my symptoms are gone, except fo...

Brandyreddinger

•5 years ago

4 Replies

So why do patients want access to online medical records -blog

I have posted a few times on patient’s poor access to online GP medical records. I have a couple of reasons for campaigning on this. I still have no access to...

I have posted a few times on patient’s poor access to online GP medical records....

DJR1

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Latest ultrasound report

Hi lovely ppl hope u all having a good weekend and enjoying the lovely weather this is my latest ultrasound report just for update I have graves disease...

Hi lovely ppl hope u all having a good weekend and enjoying the lovely weather t...

Samy3

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Test results - low cortisol and DHEA.

Hi, I've just received cortisol saliva test results from Regenerus, see photo. This shows low cortisol and DHEA levels with comments mentioning established...

Hi, I've just received cortisol saliva test results from Regenerus, see photo. T...

ShonaGreen

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Official guidance for online patient record access

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/po-offering-patient-access-detailed-online-records.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/po-offering-patient-access...

DJR1

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Thank you

I want to say a BIG THANK YOU for everyone who has helped me try and understand my health condition that is still ongoing and causing me a lot of pain and...

I want to say a BIG THANK YOU for everyone who has helped me try and understand ...

Ladybex

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Vit D cofactors confusion

Hello all, I'm re-writing this post as it seems my post from yesterday got lost in the ether (and not for the first time !!) I know I need to get my Vit D up...

Hello all, I'm re-writing this post as it seems my post from yesterday got lost ...

Gingernut44

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Thyroxine and fluctuating hormones

Hi Just wondering if there’s any research on naturally produced female hormones and thyroid hormones? For example, I know that taking extra oestrogen can...

Hi Just wondering if there’s any research on naturally produced female hormon...

haggisplant

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Questions

Hi All , I am new to this group and have no idea about thyroid disorders . I am going through the posts and learning more. I have pernicious anemia and I am...

Hi All , I am new to this group and have no idea about thyroid disorders . I a...

Thulasi1

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Night sweats

Been taking LEVOTHYROXINE 25mcg for a week now... the rash that was half way up my arm is now all the way up and also in my chest area. It’s 3 am again and...

Been taking LEVOTHYROXINE 25mcg for a week now... the rash that was half way up ...

Ladybex

•5 years ago

23 Replies

T3 sources PM please

Hi, I’m looking to add T3 to my levo thyroxine dosage ( 11 years hypothyroid diagnosed and treated with T4) as my T3 levels are consistently very low despite...

Hi, I’m looking to add T3 to my levo thyroxine dosage ( 11 years hypothyroid dia...

Ariemai6

•5 years ago

1 Reply

First conversion now absorption problem advice please

Hi I had added T3 (a few Upward adjustments in last few months) to synthroid (was reduced from .88 to .75) in February. My labs then were TSH 1.01 (.32-4)....

Hi I had added T3 (a few Upward adjustments in last few months) to synthroid (wa...

muci

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Scottish Parliament Debate on Thyroid Treatment 2018 at: https://youtu.be/GP2jh0_msIs

If you have the time its worth watching

Claireinthecommunit

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Can I take t3 with food?

I take my first dose of t3 with my Levothyroxine at 7am and then go back to sleep for an hour. Could I in fact take my t3 with breakfast?

I take my first dose of t3 with my Levothyroxine at 7am and then go back to slee...

JBLOVELL

•5 years ago

13 Replies

WHERE TO BUY THE STOP THE THYROID MADNESS 2019 EDITION

Does anyone know of easy access to the latest edition of STOP THE THYROID MADNESS ..... I wrote to Amazon uk and they said they’d let me know... USA Amazon is...

Does anyone know of easy access to the latest edition of STOP THE THYROID MADNE...

Jollypolly

•5 years ago

28 Replies

ITT SURVEY - Have your say on the new NICE Guidelines

As a registered stakeholder of the NICE consultation on Thyroid disease: assessment and management, ITT are looking to ensure a patient voice is reflected...

As a registered stakeholder of the NICE consultation on Thyroid disease: assessm...

Pamela0106

•5 years ago

37 Replies

Access to copies of referral letters/medical records and information on GP online record access

Just to clarify for everyone for future reference: You are entitled to a copy of any data held about you from any organisation free of charge under GDPR...

Just to clarify for everyone for future reference: You are entitled to a copy of...

DJR1

•5 years ago

15 Replies

high B12 not sure on others

lots of symptoms so pretty much had to demand b12 to be tested as on metformin B12 1180 ng/L 180-915 (not supplemented for a few weeks) (dr asked if i was on...

lots of symptoms so pretty much had to demand b12 to be tested as on metformin ...

mandy72

•5 years ago

5 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2019

Interesting article

Increase in Meds

Baby with thyroid issues

Tsh 0.5

Not sure if anyone has seen this yet......

CBD-oil really help for anxiety?

Dropping thyroxine by 12.5

Has stress caused my symptoms to return or is it the wrong dose of levothyroxine?

B12

Ellest Solo to Premarin

Strangely twisted anecdotal information from Endo to GP.

Adrenal cortex for low cortisol and thyroid help

new labs and Synthroid dose

So why do patients want access to online medical records -blog

Latest ultrasound report

Test results - low cortisol and DHEA.

Official guidance for online patient record access

Thank you

Vit D cofactors confusion

Thyroxine and fluctuating hormones

Questions

Night sweats

T3 sources PM please

First conversion now absorption problem advice please

Scottish Parliament Debate on Thyroid Treatment 2018 at: https://youtu.be/GP2jh0_msIs

Can I take t3 with food?

WHERE TO BUY THE STOP THE THYROID MADNESS 2019 EDITION

ITT SURVEY - Have your say on the new NICE Guidelines

Access to copies of referral letters/medical records and information on GP online record access

high B12 not sure on others

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