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Iodine+salt

Hello everyone Some one told me if you use iodine+salt in your food, your Thyroid will go down. Is this true? Thanks

Hello everyone Some one told me if you use iodine+salt in your food, your Thyro...

Naseeryousuf

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Graves Disease Optic Neuropathy (hyperthyroidism) treatment

Hi, found this website and hoping for some advice. Diagnosed on Friday with GD Optic Neuopathy, complication of Graves disease from my Hyperthyroidism. Am...

Hi, found this website and hoping for some advice. Diagnosed on Friday with GD O...

9020822

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, and chronic kidney disease

In addition to hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease, I am shocked to hear that I have “mild chronic kidney disease” (CKD). On this forum people suggested...

In addition to hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease, I am shocked to hear that...

Adam10

•5 years ago

37 Replies

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New Blood results - Thiroyd NDT - Vitamins low. Should I take vitamins first to bring them in range and then adjust NDT?

Hi. Just had results of vitamins and wondering if anyone can help with brands of vitamins and starting doses in order to get these well within range? Vit D...

Hi. Just had results of vitamins and wondering if anyone can help with brands of...

princess20

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Newbee - Hashimoto and weight gain

I am very happy to have found this website... Anyway, I am from the Czech Republic and have been struggling with Hashi for the past two years. Had days when...

I am very happy to have found this website... Anyway, I am from the Czech Republ...

Apleko

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Tiromel T3 source

I'm currently taking grossman cytomel $16 per 100 (Inc delivery) but would like to reduce costs. Also other family members are trialing T3 as I have had some...

I'm currently taking grossman cytomel $16 per 100 (Inc delivery) but would like ...

tzracer

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Somewhat confused

So, I decided to do food intolerance testing thinking that I could confirm that I have a gluten intolerance seeing as my medichecks blood tests showed me...

So, I decided to do food intolerance testing thinking that I could confirm that ...

Yammie1973

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Test preparation

I know I’ve asked before and I’ve read all the advice regarding testing etc but I’m still a bit confused. I’m having blood tests done tomorrow morning (8.40am)...

I know I’ve asked before and I’ve read all the advice regarding testing etc but ...

Mickeydooley

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Oral progesterone 10 or 25 days a month?

I'd like to hear from those of you on oral progesterone, especially bio-identical as I'm not sure progestins are taken the same way. I have taken Utrogestan...

I'd like to hear from those of you on oral progesterone, especially bio-identica...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Totally confused now....help with understanding endocrinologist please

A week or so ago I posted the following ‘ would be grateful for a little advice following my recent blood tests so that I’m prepared when I return to see the...

A week or so ago I posted the following ‘ would be grateful for a little advice ...

Aesm

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Peeling Skin on Hands

I wonder if anyone else has peeling skin on their hands? Or if it is anything to do with my thyroid issues at all? I am still on a block and replace regime....

I wonder if anyone else has peeling skin on their hands? Or if it is anything t...

Milkmaid123

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Poor temperature control and exercise

Hi, Oct 2018 right lobe thyroidectomy. Diagnosis papillary cancer. I take 50mg daily levothyroxine I'm having issues when at my gym class. My body...

Hi, Oct 2018 right lobe thyroidectomy. Diagnosis papillary cancer. I take 50mg...

Yoyo19

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Thyrostim, iodine, t-convert levothyroxine and elevated TSH level

I would be interested to hear from anyone, particularly those who have taken thyrostim, iodine, t-convert along with their daily dose of levothyroxine....

I would be interested to hear from anyone, particularly those who have taken thy...

Noblenanny1

•5 years ago

30 Replies

New Medichecks results. Any advice much appreciated!

Hi all In march I ordered a private thryoid test after having symptoms of fatigue and muscle pains. My results were: TSH: 4.41 (0.27 - 4.2) FT3 : 5.02...

Hi all In march I ordered a private thryoid test after having symptoms of fatigu...

JPM90

•5 years ago

5 Replies

T3 and pregnancy - Is it safe?

Whilst gearing up for another round of IVF, by some miracle I have managed to find myself pregnant (naturally). I have Hashimotos and after a frustrating time...

Whilst gearing up for another round of IVF, by some miracle I have managed to fi...

HarrietJW

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Horrible horrible lower abdomen pain 🙏pls reply

Past 3 days am having horrible lower abdomen pain 24hrs😭 For last 5 days I took (turmeric ginger pepper Cocunut oil tea) after breakfast... Does it has...

Past 3 days am having horrible lower abdomen pain 24hrs😭 For last 5 days I too...

Hidden

•5 years ago

37 Replies

Anyone had similar experience?

I agree with the statement on the shirt.

olga67

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Shelf life of T4 and T3 once removed from blister packets?

I've recently started adding T3 to my existing T4. I've been doing it very slowly (on advice from you good people here), so I have needed to cut my T4 and T3...

I've recently started adding T3 to my existing T4. I've been doing it very slow...

bristolboy

•5 years ago

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Milk shake after lavothroxine

I usually take lavothroxine one hour before breakfast. In breakfast I usually take milk shake .does this reduce lavothroxine effect? Some one told me that I...

I usually take lavothroxine one hour before breakfast. In breakfast I usually ta...

Naseeryousuf

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Advice on results and hashis

Hi all Hope you’re all doing well - this site has been a life saver so far and finally helped me get diagnosed with Hashimotos by a sympathetic endo after...

Hi all Hope you’re all doing well - this site has been a life saver so far and f...

Birdy123

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Thyroidectomy dose

Hello:) My question is to those who had undergone thyroid removal... Or near total thyroidectomy.. What is the dose that is proven to be effective for you?...

Hello:) My question is to those who had undergone thyroid removal... Or near tot...

Gaben22

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Thank you

Just wanted to thank you all for your replies it’s bad enough getting kept in hospital after a minor procedure without someone trying to tell you how to do...

Just wanted to thank you all for your replies it’s bad enough getting kept in ho...

Trying-hard

•5 years ago

1 Reply

How long to fast before blood draw

Hi - I have searched posts but can't seem to find the right one. I have got my kit from Medichecks for thyroid testing and have also found the info on here...

Hi - I have searched posts but can't seem to find the right one. I have got my ...

mountainice

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Spotty face

Does anyone else get spots appearing on their face with high TSH readings. Just started 150mcg of levo. Current TSH 80 Current FT4 9.8 Wondering if this is...

Does anyone else get spots appearing on their face with high TSH readings. Just ...

FarmerDJ

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Help - my hair is falling out - think I'm overdosed!

I would be grateful for any advice on dosing - I upped my dose to 1 X 25mcg T3 and 1 X 50mcg levo per day from 20 T3/50 T4 about four months ago because my T3...

I would be grateful for any advice on dosing - I upped my dose to 1 X 25mcg T3 a...

Maxxxx

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Dr Abbi Lulsegged for Graves' disease?

Hi. I hope I am not contravening forum rules in asking this, and I am not expecting replies on the open forum. If anyone is able to help and can PM me I'd...

Hi. I hope I am not contravening forum rules in asking this, and I am not expect...

music55

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Taking vitamins really helps!!

I have hypothyroidism I take 100 mg of Levo each day but I started getting very ill catching everything!! Then someone told me to take vit c vit b complex iron...

I have hypothyroidism I take 100 mg of Levo each day but I started getting very ...

Caza12

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Hashimotos and back pain?

Hi oh wise ones! Can anyone tell me whether lower back pain is associated with Hashis? I’ve been taking Levo (75mcg) for about a year. The last few months I’ve...

Hi oh wise ones! Can anyone tell me whether lower back pain is associated with H...

Quester

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Struggling after TT with levo

Hi you lovely people...thank god for this site🙏🏻 I've posted on here about my TT I had done on May 8th this year my surgeon put me on 125 mg of levo on...

Hi you lovely people...thank god for this site🙏🏻 I've posted on here about my...

birkie

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Iron supplement

Hi all My most recent iron’s level is 10 range (4.1 - 24 ). How much iron in mg per day should I take ? I bought tablets that contain iron, vitamin c and...

Hi all My most recent iron’s level is 10 range (4.1 - 24 ). How much iron in mg ...

Blueskyyy

•5 years ago

24 Replies

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All posts for August 2019

Iodine+salt

Graves Disease Optic Neuropathy (hyperthyroidism) treatment

Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, and chronic kidney disease

New Blood results - Thiroyd NDT - Vitamins low. Should I take vitamins first to bring them in range and then adjust NDT?

Newbee - Hashimoto and weight gain

Tiromel T3 source

Somewhat confused

Test preparation

Oral progesterone 10 or 25 days a month?

Totally confused now....help with understanding endocrinologist please

Peeling Skin on Hands

Poor temperature control and exercise

Thyrostim, iodine, t-convert levothyroxine and elevated TSH level

New Medichecks results. Any advice much appreciated!

T3 and pregnancy - Is it safe?

Horrible horrible lower abdomen pain 🙏pls reply

Anyone had similar experience?

Shelf life of T4 and T3 once removed from blister packets?

Milk shake after lavothroxine

Advice on results and hashis

Thyroidectomy dose

Thank you

How long to fast before blood draw

Spotty face

Help - my hair is falling out - think I'm overdosed!

Dr Abbi Lulsegged for Graves' disease?

Taking vitamins really helps!!

Hashimotos and back pain?

Struggling after TT with levo

Iron supplement

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