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Help sourcing own Levo and t3.

I’m wondering if anyone can send me advise and help on how to source alternative medication, where and how. I’m not well on uk Teva but only Levo without...

I’m wondering if anyone can send me advise and help on how to source alternative...

Cheekycharlie1981

•5 years ago

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Aching muscles and riding a horse?

Before I started taking T3 my thigh muscles hurt when kneeing down and riding a horse. Since being on T3 I have started riding again since I now have my head...

Before I started taking T3 my thigh muscles hurt when kneeing down and riding a ...

Darty3

•5 years ago

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Blood results

Just had bloods done. T4 19.6 Pmol/L TSH 0.14 mu/L vid 42.0 nmol/L Now before I had this done on Monday I did not take my meds as thought I could get bloods...

Just had bloods done. T4 19.6 Pmol/L TSH 0.14 mu/L vid 42.0 nmol/L Now before I...

Foxy23

•5 years ago

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Blood test

Just had my results from my blood test it says SERUM TSH (PH) normal no action ... 0.64 Mu/L. 0.27 _ 4.20 mi/L ..I am taking 75 Levothyroxine ...is my...

Just had my results from my blood test it says SERUM TSH (PH) normal no action ....

lorrainewilson64

•5 years ago

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Nausea with Levothyroxine

Hi. 4 weeks ago I was told I have an under active thyroid. I have been taking 50mg of Levothyroxine I am suffering with intermittent nausea throughout the......

Hi. 4 weeks ago I was told I have an under active thyroid. I have been taking 50...

Clough7

•5 years ago

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Graves and the flu jab.

I have Graves' disease but have been in remission for nearly 3 years now and am generally quite fit and healthy. Last winter I had flu twice and the first time...

I have Graves' disease but have been in remission for nearly 3 years now and am ...

210155

•5 years ago

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day 14 walk, had a rest day

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mandysthyroiduk back in town today but wont be shopping so we will have to see what today brings

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mandysthyroiduk back in town today but wo...

mandy72

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Why do we still need T4 when taking T3

I was doing some reading about the different hormones needed to treat Hashimotos. If one is taking T3 and our levels are optimal, why does the body still need...

I was doing some reading about the different hormones needed to treat Hashimotos...

carolinegodlonton

•5 years ago

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ENT Appt MRI refferal given but forgot to mention my throat, what to do?

Sorry but I’m in a bit of a state, I had an appt with ENT on Thurs about the ringing in my ears and this weird unsteady feeling in my head. Thing is my voice...

Sorry but I’m in a bit of a state, I had an appt with ENT on Thurs about the rin...

jamjar67

•5 years ago

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Losing my mind - please advise!!

I’ve had hairloss for going on five months now :( thyroid results on 125mcg Levothyroxine show: TSH <0.005 (0.38-5.33) Free T4 17.0 (7.0-16.0) Free T3 5.8...

I’ve had hairloss for going on five months now :( thyroid results on 125mcg Le...

Sarahlouise1980

•5 years ago

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Rumours about NDT required to be licensed?

What would this entail? That they would no longer be available as supplements, but would require a prescription? I personally find the situation very...

What would this entail? That they would no longer be available as supplements, b...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Hashimoto's - med decrease and feeling awful

Hi, I am 35yo female with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. I got labs done last week and my doc said I'm border line hyper. I think I most definitely am b/c I was...

Hi, I am 35yo female with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. I got labs done last week and...

Fmljkl

•5 years ago

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How often should you have your TSH levels checked

Hi. I’ve just been told by my gp surgery that they advise testing TSH levels every one to two years now when you are stable. Has anyone else been told this...

Hi. I’ve just been told by my gp surgery that they advise testing TSH levels ev...

Karenlb64

•5 years ago

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New Results-Comments/Thoughts

I have new results as of 08/22/2019: Free T41.2 ng/dL0.9 - 1.7 ng/dL TSH0.031 uU/mL0.400 - 5.500 uU/mL I'm now on Armour 90mg/30mg daily and feeling pretty...

I have new results as of 08/22/2019: Free T41.2 ng/dL0.9 - 1.7 ng/dL TSH0.031 uU...

ilovecruises

•5 years ago

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Suppressed TSH AND LOW T4

Hi all, was wondering if any one can help me with my results as my Endocrinologist has reduced my medication and discharged me saying he could no longer help...

Hi all, was wondering if any one can help me with my results as my Endocrinologi...

Shug1974

•5 years ago

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Food to avoid graves disease

What food / drink we must avoid eating if we have graves disease and thyroid eye disease?

What food / drink we must avoid eating if we have graves disease and thyroid eye...

Santos82

•5 years ago

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POOR ADRENAL FUNCTION AND SURGERY

Does anyone have experience of this..?I certainly have Adrenal fatigue, plus my thyroid is low ... And I need surgery in three to four weeks.. So I need to be...

Does anyone have experience of this..?I certainly have Adrenal fatigue, plus my ...

Jollypolly

•5 years ago

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Muscle weakness on 100mg

Whilst on 100mg (apparently I am 'borderline'(?)) I had quad muscles like string. Walking upstairs really hurt and as for struggling up a Scottish mountain...

Whilst on 100mg (apparently I am 'borderline'(?)) I had quad muscles like string...

Feebs

•5 years ago

10 Replies

T3

Any advice on which T3 to get and how to dose would be greatly appreciated.🌻🌻🌻

Any advice on which T3 to get and how to dose would be greatly appreciated.🌻🌻�...

geegee888

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Long term Magnesium Oxide Use

Hi a couple of months ago I decided to start taking Magnesium Oxide 250 mg to see if it would help with tiredness. I know that having Hashimotos/Underactive...

Hi a couple of months ago I decided to start taking Magnesium Oxide 250 mg to se...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Short Synacthen & Blood Results

Hi, I'd appreciate your thoughts on results from short syancthen and blood tests (see picture attached). The tests were started at lunchtime. I know it's ideal...

Hi, I'd appreciate your thoughts on results from short syancthen and blood tests...

ShonaGreen

•5 years ago

2 Replies

NHS T3 prescription now blacklisted, what next?

So my Private endo wrote to my GP and asked her to take over my prescription of T3. She agreed provided that he still oversee my dosing and thyroid health. I...

So my Private endo wrote to my GP and asked her to take over my prescription of ...

NWA6

•5 years ago

29 Replies

When Is The Best Time To Take Your Iron Supplement?

I am so confused about this from Reading different things on the internet I figured you kind people will have a good answer for me. I am in the states and I'm...

I am so confused about this from Reading different things on the internet I figu...

AlwaysGianna

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Feeling weak and no appetite after being off meds. Is this normal?

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Grave"s disease last feb and been taking neo mercazole and levaxin for 7 months now. Since May, my tsh and t4 values are in...

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Grave"s disease last feb and been taking neo ...

minkjaere

•5 years ago

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Is it thyroid related??

When I eat anything within 15 mins or so i go fuzzy headed and very lethargic, legs feel like I’ve run a marathon.. any ideas??

When I eat anything within 15 mins or so i go fuzzy headed and very lethargic, l...

deb25426

•5 years ago

13 Replies

D3 inactivates thyroid hormone?

I have just read on an old post (5 years ago) that D3 inactivates thyroid hormone. Can this be true? I have been prescribed D3 for many years to help prevent...

I have just read on an old post (5 years ago) that D3 inactivates thyroid hormon...

Flynzer

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Jostel's TSH index

diogenes (and anyone else who has an opinion), I came across this the other day. Is it as dodgy as it looks? Does it have any utility? Jostel's...

diogenes (and anyone else who has an opinion), I came across this the other day...

helvella

Administrator•5 years ago

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day 13 walk

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mandysthyroiduk did town shopping with daughter and her boyfriend felt ok until last night when the aches and pains...

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mandysthyroiduk did town shopping with da...

mandy72

•5 years ago

1 Reply

PCOS - IVF-Fertility

I have had so much good advice and read so much from such well informed people. Apologies since the subject strays from thyroid issues but I am hoping someone...

I have had so much good advice and read so much from such well informed people. ...

Crete

•5 years ago

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Graves & TED at work

I have graves disease and recently i also started having TED (thyroid eye disease). My work is very stressful and as you know researchers claims that the...

I have graves disease and recently i also started having TED (thyroid eye diseas...

Santos82

•5 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for September 2019

Help sourcing own Levo and t3.

Aching muscles and riding a horse?

Blood results

Blood test

Nausea with Levothyroxine

Graves and the flu jab.

day 14 walk, had a rest day

Why do we still need T4 when taking T3

ENT Appt MRI refferal given but forgot to mention my throat, what to do?

Losing my mind - please advise!!

Rumours about NDT required to be licensed?

Hashimoto's - med decrease and feeling awful

How often should you have your TSH levels checked

New Results-Comments/Thoughts

Suppressed TSH AND LOW T4

Food to avoid graves disease

POOR ADRENAL FUNCTION AND SURGERY

Muscle weakness on 100mg

T3

Long term Magnesium Oxide Use

Short Synacthen & Blood Results

NHS T3 prescription now blacklisted, what next?

When Is The Best Time To Take Your Iron Supplement?

Feeling weak and no appetite after being off meds. Is this normal?

Is it thyroid related??

D3 inactivates thyroid hormone?

Jostel's TSH index

day 13 walk

PCOS - IVF-Fertility

Graves & TED at work

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