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Hospital meds

I’m currently in hospital where I just came for a bronchoscopy so wasn’t meant to stay. So very unprepared. Some time ago I started splitting my dose the...

I’m currently in hospital where I just came for a bronchoscopy so wasn’t meant t...

Trying-hard

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Help

Pericardial effusion

Galaxy2674

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Results

TSH - 1.41 mlU/L (.40-4) FT3 - 11.5 pmol/L (9-19) Hi everyone. This is my latest lab resaults. I have had Hashimoto’s since 8 years old, I’m currently on...

TSH - 1.41 mlU/L (.40-4) FT3 - 11.5 pmol/L (9-19) Hi everyone. This is my lates...

masa2333

•5 years ago

6 Replies

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Confused.com

Hi All, Just something that I have been wondering about and thought I’d share it on here as I am sure someone will be able to shed some light. Here goes....I...

Hi All, Just something that I have been wondering about and thought I’d share it...

misschris

•5 years ago

29 Replies

Purchasing levothyroxine

Hi anyone know where i can purchase levothyroxine from please? I have always been borderline hypothyroid never out of range tho been like this for 10 years TIA

Hi anyone know where i can purchase levothyroxine from please? I have always bee...

Cupcake186

•5 years ago

1 Reply

T3 levels keep fluctuating/ armour

Hey, I had a thyroidectomy 5 years ago. Very large goiter. Im 44. First two years I was just on synthroid, which lead to hypothyroidism because of absorption...

Hey, I had a thyroidectomy 5 years ago. Very large goiter. Im 44. First two year...

Hidden

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Have a prescription for T3 but can only get Thybon. Where do people get their T3 from?

Hi guys, So after crashing miserably I am back on track and feeling good. I have eltroxin and thybon as my prescription but pharmacist has said I can only get...

Hi guys, So after crashing miserably I am back on track and feeling good. I have...

KornishPiskie

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Anyone else have cellulite?

Does anyone else cellulite all over their body? I even have it on my arms & calves never mind the normal places! I eat healthy & moderately exercise but it...

Does anyone else cellulite all over their body? I even have it on my arms & cal...

jostafford0

•5 years ago

62 Replies

NDT

Can anyone recommed an Endo. who has an in depth understanding of NTD? ( I self medicate) I am based in Berkshire but don't mind travelling ANY distance in...

Can anyone recommed an Endo. who has an in depth understanding of NTD? ( I self ...

angela100

•5 years ago

1 Reply

IDEAL FERRITIN AND SERUM IRON LEVEL

Hello, I would like to know what kind of levels are considered optimal for a person with Hypothyroidism. My numbers are: ferritin 66 ug/l ( 40- 250 range)...

Hello, I would like to know what kind of levels are considered optimal for a per...

Clara62

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Thyroid scan results

I was sent for an ultrasound on my thyroid today. The doctor advised my thyroid is significantly enlarged, I have a number of nodules around 3.5cm and I also...

I was sent for an ultrasound on my thyroid today. The doctor advised my thyroid ...

nw1991

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Updated Thyroid results.

Hi all, I posted here a few days ago regarding results from a blood test i had done via Medichecks. I had some great advice and because the Thyroid test only...

Hi all, I posted here a few days ago regarding results from a blood test i had d...

Aly2

•5 years ago

7 Replies

HRT and Thyroid Meds

Hi guys, haven't posted for a while as I have been trialing a different hrt since March. My meno specialist told me to keep an eye on my thyroid levels and...

Hi guys, haven't posted for a while as I have been trialing a different hrt sinc...

Jefner

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Can HRT affect thyroid blood results?

Hello newbie here Do you think HRT can affect blood results? I had bloods done around 7 weeks before I started on Zoladex and HRT for my endometriosis and my...

Hello newbie here Do you think HRT can affect blood results? I had bloods done a...

MrsJoeO

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Postpartum thyroiditis or overdose?

I am new here. 3 years ago due to undergoing fertility treatment I was prescribed Levothyroxine as TSH was 4.95. 3 months ago I had a baby, breastfeeding. My...

I am new here. 3 years ago due to undergoing fertility treatment I was prescribe...

Tiredhorses

•5 years ago

3 Replies

How to reduce fatigue ?

If taking the correct dose of combi T4 + T3 didn’t relieve fatigue, what are the other possible options which can improve the patient’s performance ?

If taking the correct dose of combi T4 + T3 didn’t relieve fatigue, what are the...

Blueskyyy

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Iraksin

My latest batch of Liothyronine from Morningside ( 28tabs x20mcgs) has the word Iraksin on the foil strips........never had that before.Can anyone enlighten me...

My latest batch of Liothyronine from Morningside ( 28tabs x20mcgs) has the word ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

16 Replies

T3 source please - PM

Apologies for a question that gets asked a lot. I’ve been stable for quite a while now which has been wonderful but just realised my usual source of T3 has now...

Apologies for a question that gets asked a lot. I’ve been stable for quite a whi...

Hattie007

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Staying on low dose NDT

Is it harder to increase NDT after you have been on a too low of dose for 3 months? My doctor started me on 90 mgs of Armour in May. I did my first 2 blood...

Is it harder to increase NDT after you have been on a too low of dose for 3 mont...

Knittergirl3

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Gluten free

My next step, in this journey, is to try a gluten free diet. I’ve done some reading and am a little overwhelmed. It seems like everything contains gluten. Any...

My next step, in this journey, is to try a gluten free diet. I’ve done some read...

Coachgeorge

•5 years ago

98 Replies

Vitamin D and chills

I saw my doctor today. We’ve decided to wait before increasing my meds as it hasn’t been 6 weeks since the last draw or the last med change. Among my many...

I saw my doctor today. We’ve decided to wait before increasing my meds as it has...

Coachgeorge

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Wobenzym/ Izabella Wentz

Hi everyone! I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's a little over 2 years ago. I have done ALL the things. AIP, GF/DF, all the functional medicine tests, gut...

Hi everyone! I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's a little over 2 years ago. I have...

Luna1390

•5 years ago

21 Replies

How to add T3 to T4?

Hi I’m currently on 100ug levo but I’ve recently been prescribed t3 by a private doctor due to the following results: Tsh 0.26 (0.3-6) Ft4 21.7 (12-23) FT3...

Hi I’m currently on 100ug levo but I’ve recently been prescribed t3 by a private...

Daisybellerose

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Conversion rate

GP visit tomorrow to discuss my latest bloods done a few weeks ago was wondering wether to ask for a slight increase of Levo or maybe I need to try some T3 as...

GP visit tomorrow to discuss my latest bloods done a few weeks ago was wondering...

Bunty0604

•5 years ago

14 Replies

My GP has Hashi's! Have I struck gold?

Had a telephone GP appointment to discuss my latest NHS bloods (Medichecks weren't good enough, apparently) and wasn't looking forward to it after a row with...

Had a telephone GP appointment to discuss my latest NHS bloods (Medichecks weren...

Nico101

•5 years ago

38 Replies

Letter & Blood test results from Diabetes specialist

Dear friends of TUK, I have attached my letter & results for advice & guidance please. The bloods were taken early morning with no medication I am on...

Dear friends of TUK, I have attached my letter & results for advice & guidance ...

Harthill42

•5 years ago

4 Replies

T3 conversion problem

Please can someone explain the things that can cause conversion problems. Would a deficiency of vitamin D cause a problem with the conversion? My mum has...

Please can someone explain the things that can cause conversion problems. Would...

Lynny66

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Missing outer third of eyebrow. Endocrinologist disagrees that it is a symptom of hypothyroidism.

I have just come home after an absolute disaster of an appointment with an endocrinologist. I went with my neighbour, who is in her mid 70s and diagnosed hypo...

I have just come home after an absolute disaster of an appointment with an endoc...

AlisonL

•5 years ago

38 Replies

5HTP Recommendations pls

Any suggestions as to purchasing the ones with additional nutritions and dose level. I have been taking 200mg for a week (it has 50mg of velarium). Feel...

Any suggestions as to purchasing the ones with additional nutritions and dose le...

Trixydee

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Hyperthyroidism and hot weather

My son has suspected hyperthyroidism and, last week, when we had the mini heatwave, he became much more ill. His temperature went up to 37.8 and his pulse to...

My son has suspected hyperthyroidism and, last week, when we had the mini heatwa...

miklaw0402

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2019

Hospital meds

Help

Results

Confused.com

Purchasing levothyroxine

T3 levels keep fluctuating/ armour

Have a prescription for T3 but can only get Thybon. Where do people get their T3 from?

Anyone else have cellulite?

NDT

IDEAL FERRITIN AND SERUM IRON LEVEL

Thyroid scan results

Updated Thyroid results.

HRT and Thyroid Meds

Can HRT affect thyroid blood results?

Postpartum thyroiditis or overdose?

How to reduce fatigue ?

Iraksin

T3 source please - PM

Staying on low dose NDT

Gluten free

Vitamin D and chills

Wobenzym/ Izabella Wentz

How to add T3 to T4?

Conversion rate

My GP has Hashi's! Have I struck gold?

Letter & Blood test results from Diabetes specialist

T3 conversion problem

Missing outer third of eyebrow. Endocrinologist disagrees that it is a symptom of hypothyroidism.

5HTP Recommendations pls

Hyperthyroidism and hot weather

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