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Feel like I'm losing my mind

24 year old male. Been hypothyroid since early 2018. Been stable on 50mcg levothyroxine up until a few weeks ago. A few weeks ago I started feeling excessively...

24 year old male. Been hypothyroid since early 2018. Been stable on 50mcg levoth...

MivoUK

•5 years ago

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Just need a moan. Fed up of feeling like crap :(

I had half my thyroid removed in Dec last year and the remaining half in June as I was still overactive due to Graves. Since June I’ve been on 75mcg of...

I had half my thyroid removed in Dec last year and the remaining half in June as...

Trying-To-Juggle

•5 years ago

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How to confuse your endo! :-D

I've had a fun but challenging afternoon today. Had an article from the Thyroid Patients' Canada (well worth subscribing) about a FREE app for helping...

I've had a fun but challenging afternoon today. Had an article from the Thyroi...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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West of Scotland Thyroid Support Group: September 2019 meetings

First of all—an announcement. The Kilmarnock Thyroid Support Group will cease to be a separate group and will operate under the umbrella of the West of...

First of all—an announcement. The Kilmarnock Thyroid Support Group will cease t...

SailingBy

•5 years ago

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UK endocrinologist

I need contact info. please of any UK endocrinologist who uses 24 hours urine thyroid test result.

I need contact info. please of any UK endocrinologist who uses 24 hours urine th...

Amr12

•5 years ago

1 Reply

SYNACTHEN TEST

Has anyone heard of this test or know about it please... just had phone call from hospital saying I should have it and I don’t understand ....

Has anyone heard of this test or know about it please... just had phone call fro...

Ladybex

•5 years ago

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Response from supplier re Thai Thiroyd

Hi, I have been hearing about possible difficulties and high price rises in the purchase of Thiroyd. I paid £52 for 1000 last November. I made contact with my...

Hi, I have been hearing about possible difficulties and high price rises in the ...

Bluedragon

•5 years ago

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Hypo- help with heating costs?

I’m sure I know the answer but is there any government help with heating costs for hypothyroid patients who suffer cold intolerance that anybody has heard of?...

I’m sure I know the answer but is there any government help with heating costs f...

Mama196

•5 years ago

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Dentist avoidance!

I need to go the the dreaded dentist but can remember a long time back folk saying the injection can cause a problem. I have PA, Hypo and Hashi. Have any...

I need to go the the dreaded dentist but can remember a long time back folk sayi...

islandlass

•5 years ago

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Latest results

Hi all. Here are my latest test results 5/9 Serum TSH level 1.89 miu/L [0.3 - 5.5] Serum free triiodothyronine level 3.2 pmol/L [3.1 - 6.8] T4 wasn’t tested....

Hi all. Here are my latest test results 5/9 Serum TSH level 1.89 miu/L [0.3 - 5...

Lorwri-1

•5 years ago

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DIO2 gene tests positive. Do we know what percentage please.

Please do you know what percentage of people suffering with Hashimoto test positive with DIO2 gene test I want to explain to my NHS Endocrinologist and my NHS...

Please do you know what percentage of people suffering with Hashimoto test posit...

McPammy

•5 years ago

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Has anyone seen Dr Parag Singhal in Bristol or Weston super Mare - NHS or privately

Could people PM me from this wonderful community who have seen Dr Parag Singhal - does he prescribe NDT (primarily Erfa) and dose by symptoms rather than blood...

Could people PM me from this wonderful community who have seen Dr Parag Singhal ...

WendySh12345

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Advice when TSH is over range but not reaching the magic number 10

The picture shows my cousins recent thyroid results. She is in her 50’s and has had a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia for the last 10yrs. She has been in steady...

The picture shows my cousins recent thyroid results. She is in her 50’s and has ...

NWA6

•5 years ago

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Is t4 level relevant when on t3?

Just received the following on 30mcg t3 and 25 thyroxine, with GP comments: Serum t4 5.7pmul/L (too low) Serum triiodothyronine 5.3pmul/L TSH .43mu/L...

Just received the following on 30mcg t3 and 25 thyroxine, with GP comments: Seru...

Kandahar

•5 years ago

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Fingerprick blood test failure

Tried a to do a fingerprick blood sample this morning for my Thriva blood test. Followed all the instructions to the letter: dinking lots of water at least 30...

Tried a to do a fingerprick blood sample this morning for my Thriva blood test. ...

TSH110

•5 years ago

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5K done - just over an hour!

Team Thyroid completed the 5k obstacle course on Saturday! :) From the left Charlotte Beauclerk, Louise Roberts, Jack Tomlin, Neil Roberts, Chris Mynott....

Team Thyroid completed the 5k obstacle course on Saturday! :) From the left Cha...

LouiseRoberts

•5 years ago

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day 8 walk

24.60 miles done we did go to town for new shoes but they were double the price in store so ordered 2 pairs online to be delivered tomorrow...

24.60 miles done we did go to town for new shoes but they were double the price ...

mandy72

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Will levothyroxine help do you think ?

today my gp tells me I have a problematic thyroid and it needs to closely monitored - hooray!!! I've been waiting long enough to hear that. Here's what...

today my gp tells me I have a problematic thyroid and it needs to closely monito...

Fiaxseed

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Advice needed please

I need some advice, I am on a performance Improvement plan at work, because I am making errors, I know this is because my levels aren't right and the hospital...

I need some advice, I am on a performance Improvement plan at work, because I am...

Tuppence3573

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Dr

Please i have t3only now 25mg tiromel in 2doses but make sever acid reflux any one saw that what can i do.

Please i have t3only now 25mg tiromel in 2doses but make sever acid reflux any o...

Sohir

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Alcohol and Graves’ disease

Evening all, Just wanting to know if drinking alcohol is safe with Graves’ disease..

Evening all, Just wanting to know if drinking alcohol is safe with Graves’ dise...

Lauren85

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Letter to my doctor re: using TSH to guide dosage

Thank you for working with me to optimize my treatment for hypothyroidism. My health improved so much since adding Cytomel that I began working with my...

Thank you for working with me to optimize my treatment for hypothyroidism. My h...

vocalEK

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Pins needles..twitching...low t3..need help ..any testimonial relating to this

Hello im not from the UK. But ive searched high and low for answers. Anyone please help and thank u in advance! I had thyroid removed dec 2018 d/t PTC no RAI...

Hello im not from the UK. But ive searched high and low for answers. Anyone plea...

BethanyOxe

•5 years ago

246 Replies

Do high levels of T3 have to potential to shut down T3 receptors?

Hello, I've been on 75 mcgs for T3 after not having success with NDT or T4. My doctor wants to start lowering my dose because of the risks to my heart and bone...

Hello, I've been on 75 mcgs for T3 after not having success with NDT or T4. My d...

ejg711

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Confused.

I have been hypothyroid for many years on 175mcgs levothyroxin. In March 2018 I moved house and doctors and a blood test showed the following Serum free T4...

I have been hypothyroid for many years on 175mcgs levothyroxin. In March 2018 I...

RattyPatty

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Pre-diabetic - is this linked to thyroid issues?

I’m under active but on Levo with ok levels, but my fasting blood sugar levels are into the pre-diabetic range. Only just, but still from everything I have...

I’m under active but on Levo with ok levels, but my fasting blood sugar levels a...

Orla9298

•5 years ago

33 Replies

Ordering NDT versus staying on T4 / T3

I’ve been taking T3 along with T4 for 8 days (Tirosint & a Greek brand of T3). Only slight betterment. I tried to order NDT from Thailand and it didn’t work...

I’ve been taking T3 along with T4 for 8 days (Tirosint & a Greek brand of T3). O...

Koola

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Worried - painful thyroid gland for no apparent reason

I'm 55 and have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's since 2010. For the first time ever my thyroid gland has been painful, sore all over and very sore in one...

I'm 55 and have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's since 2010. For the first time ...

cat_alli

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Does taking thyro gold out of capsule stop absorption?

HypoHden

•5 years ago

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WBC

My white blood cell count is 4.6 seems low end in range 4.5 to 11.0 is this why I am tired.

My white blood cell count is 4.6 seems low end in range 4.5 to 11.0 is this why ...

Gillybabe48

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for September 2019

Feel like I'm losing my mind

Just need a moan. Fed up of feeling like crap :(

How to confuse your endo! :-D

West of Scotland Thyroid Support Group: September 2019 meetings

UK endocrinologist

SYNACTHEN TEST

Response from supplier re Thai Thiroyd

Hypo- help with heating costs?

Dentist avoidance!

Latest results

DIO2 gene tests positive. Do we know what percentage please.

Has anyone seen Dr Parag Singhal in Bristol or Weston super Mare - NHS or privately

Advice when TSH is over range but not reaching the magic number 10

Is t4 level relevant when on t3?

Fingerprick blood test failure

5K done - just over an hour!

day 8 walk

Will levothyroxine help do you think ?

Advice needed please

Dr

Alcohol and Graves’ disease

Letter to my doctor re: using TSH to guide dosage

Pins needles..twitching...low t3..need help ..any testimonial relating to this

Do high levels of T3 have to potential to shut down T3 receptors?

Confused.

Pre-diabetic - is this linked to thyroid issues?

Ordering NDT versus staying on T4 / T3

Worried - painful thyroid gland for no apparent reason

Does taking thyro gold out of capsule stop absorption?

WBC

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