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PCOS and Thyroid problems

Hey Guys. A little while ago I posted about suspected Thyroid issues - hypothyroidism. Still battling with GP, they've not yet done a full profile of all...

Hey Guys. A little while ago I posted about suspected Thyroid issues - hypothy...

Krystykal

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Blood results

Hi I would appreciate any comments on my latest results . I’m not supplementing with iron and Thriva have advised me to see my Gp within 7 days re raised...

Hi I would appreciate any comments on my latest results . I’m not supplementing...

Maybe21

•5 years ago

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Saw new Endocrinologist today - starting trial of Erfa!

I met with a new endocrinologist today (from the Thyroid UK list) and it was like a breath of fresh air! He thinks that my low levels of TSH, Free T4 and Free...

I met with a new endocrinologist today (from the Thyroid UK list) and it was lik...

ShonaGreen

•5 years ago

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Have received my blood test results...

Having been on 125 mcg Levo for years ( well over 15) I ws reduced to 125 from 150 a year ago - apparently over medicated.. however have never managed to...

Having been on 125 mcg Levo for years ( well over 15) I ws reduced to 125 from ...

Toscatilly

•5 years ago

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Fingerprick tests accurate?

I have just read this: Capillary Fingerprick Tests 'A somewhat controversial test available some places uses fingerprick rather than venous blood draw...

I have just read this: Capillary Fingerprick Tests 'A somewhat controversial t...

mountainice

•5 years ago

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Is there a list somewhere of T4 and T3 brands with their fillers? Does anyone have one please?

I'm anxious to help a friend who cannot tolerate any brand of T4, and has been taken off NHS T3. Does anyone have a list of all the brands of T4 and T3 with...

I'm anxious to help a friend who cannot tolerate any brand of T4, and has been t...

TaraJR

•5 years ago

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How do thyroid sufferers feel at different times of the day?

If FT4, FT3 and TSH fluctuate across the day, or have a pattern,rhythm, do people with thyroid conditions feel noticeably better or worse at different times of...

If FT4, FT3 and TSH fluctuate across the day, or have a pattern,rhythm, do peopl...

miklaw0402

•5 years ago

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Elderly Mum Taking T3 - Withdrawn by Brighton Hospital Endocrinologist

My 95 year old Mum admitted to hospital 3 weeks ago, was taking 100mcg alternating 75mcg T4 plus 25mcg T3 morning and 12.5mcg T3 afternoons and was stabilised...

My 95 year old Mum admitted to hospital 3 weeks ago, was taking 100mcg alternati...

Dramlouie

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Consultant NHS

Hi all Not posted for a while but just wanted to comment on my recent experience as I know so many of us find it hard to get the right treatment and advice...

Hi all Not posted for a while but just wanted to comment on my recent experienc...

Fox78

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Thyroid update

Hi everyone just to let you know I was awaiting phone call from doctor regarding my TSH was 0.081 others were within normal limits.the doctor has said I'm...

Hi everyone just to let you know I was awaiting phone call from doctor regarding...

jessiejakes

•5 years ago

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High blood pressure...would appreciate input!

I just had my third GP appointment in less than three weeks. I've had high blood pressure for years. It was first discovered back in 2000 when I was diagnosed...

I just had my third GP appointment in less than three weeks. I've had high blood...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Diet advice to shift fat around middle

Can anyone advise best way to lose weight when Hashimotos? I’m otherwise optimised on NDT and have my life back. Am healthy and happy but have gone up 2+...

Can anyone advise best way to lose weight when Hashimotos? I’m otherwise opti...

muirfoot107

•5 years ago

5 Replies

T3 issues

Hi everyone I’m currently taking T4 only. I switch between 112 mcg and 125 mcg depending on my symptoms. I feel ok but I lack energy or interest in doing...

Hi everyone I’m currently taking T4 only. I switch between 112 mcg and 125 mcg ...

Thissucks37

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Reducing NDT add in T4

Hi all, I’m taking 3 Thyroid S NDT, my vitamins are optimal and I have no hyper symptoms. My energy is Ok, however I don’t tolerate exercise well and can...

Hi all, I’m taking 3 Thyroid S NDT, my vitamins are optimal and I have no hyper...

Ashanat

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Overactive thyroid freaking out

Hya I was told yesterday that i have an overactive thyroid after been ill for months i am 28 i am also diabetic my doctors has put be on bisoprolol to help...

Hya I was told yesterday that i have an overactive thyroid after been ill for m...

PeppyPo

•5 years ago

22 Replies

Mayne Pharma 5mcg T3 medication

Hi I have just been prescribed Mayne Pharma T3 5mcg meditation by the NHS. I did try Sigma 5mcg T3 previously but had to stop it as I developed a skin rash...

Hi I have just been prescribed Mayne Pharma T3 5mcg meditation by the NHS. I did...

McPammy

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Help with new blood results/ t3

So I’ve not been well so I reduced my t3 to 2.5mcg and Levo 150mcg. I then stopped the t3 due to sickness, after 2 days of no t3 I upped my Levo back to...

So I’ve not been well so I reduced my t3 to 2.5mcg and Levo 150mcg. I then stopp...

Cheekycharlie1981

•5 years ago

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Help I'm sure my doc is going to reduce levo

So these are my latest test results. I actually messed up and took my thyroxine that morning. The doctor I normally see is happy for me to be suppressed, my...

So these are my latest test results. I actually messed up and took my thyroxine ...

Harrisan

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Perrigo Liothyronine

Can someone PM me a legitimate supplier of Perrigo T3 20mcg (might be 25mcg) in the UK please. Thank you G

Can someone PM me a legitimate supplier of Perrigo T3 20mcg (might be 25mcg) in ...

Gillybean1

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Help with results and t3

So yesterday I had more bloods done as I’ve not been feeling well. I’ve had a stomach bug for over a week, very low iron and problems taking t3. So 2 days ago...

So yesterday I had more bloods done as I’ve not been feeling well. I’ve had a st...

Cheekycharlie1981

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Do these results suggest hyper because I don't feel it!

Hi (only diagnosed in June so still trying to learn :) This is my 3rd result since Hashimotos diagnosis in June. Currently on 100mcg levo (for past 6 weeks)...

Hi (only diagnosed in June so still trying to learn :) This is my 3rd result sin...

msmono

•5 years ago

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t3 withdrawel

moving to Brighton in 2 weeks and have been told ccg will not prescribe t3. i have been taking liothyrinine since 2012 through endo. How do i go about keeping...

moving to Brighton in 2 weeks and have been told ccg will not prescribe t3. i ha...

katherine107

•5 years ago

6 Replies

day 5 walk

16.49 miles done again no where in my mind, we just headed off not sure about today as not feeling the greatest...

16.49 miles done again no where in my mind, we just headed off not sure about to...

mandy72

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Can anybody tell me what this means ?

"When hashimotos presents itself in a thyroid nodule rather than a diffuse goiter, the antibodies may not show up".

"When hashimotos presents itself in a thyroid nodule rather than a diffuse goite...

Fiaxseed

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Hypo symptoms back

Symptoms came back after doing ok on wp thyroid fir a few months. The pills changed how they look and smell my group said the same happened with np thyroid so...

Symptoms came back after doing ok on wp thyroid fir a few months. The pills chan...

Krisinua

•5 years ago

42 Replies

2nd question re Hashimotos

I didn't have any replies to earlier request for advice today so perhaps no-one has Hashimotos on this forum? Diagnosed today- 2nd question is what dietary...

I didn't have any replies to earlier request for advice today so perhaps no-one ...

rosyG

•5 years ago

37 Replies

Neck examination by dentist?

Hi all, has anyone else had a neck examination by their dentist? Yesterday my dentist examined my neck for the first time. He found a lump near the...

Hi all, has anyone else had a neck examination by their dentist? Yesterday my ...

MelonJ

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) tests

Anyone Have this test done? Can you share your experience and issues you gave with the low sodium diet for 2 weeks...sigh. Thanks in advance

Anyone Have this test done? Can you share your experience and issues you gave wi...

Batty1

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Continue medication maybe Adrenal fatigue

I suspect I may have some adrenal/cortisol issues but maybe they are hypo symptoms. I’ve tried NDT twice and both times have ended disastrously with me feeling...

I suspect I may have some adrenal/cortisol issues but maybe they are hypo sympto...

Knittergirl3

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Reducing NDT add in T4

Hi all, I’m taking 3 Thyroid S NDT, my vitamins are optimal and I have no hyper symptoms. My energy is Ok, however I don’t tolerate exercise well and can...

Hi all, I’m taking 3 Thyroid S NDT, my vitamins are optimal and I have no hyper...

Ashanat

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for September 2019

PCOS and Thyroid problems

Blood results

Saw new Endocrinologist today - starting trial of Erfa!

Have received my blood test results...

Fingerprick tests accurate?

Is there a list somewhere of T4 and T3 brands with their fillers? Does anyone have one please?

How do thyroid sufferers feel at different times of the day?

Elderly Mum Taking T3 - Withdrawn by Brighton Hospital Endocrinologist

Consultant NHS

Thyroid update

High blood pressure...would appreciate input!

Diet advice to shift fat around middle

T3 issues

Reducing NDT add in T4

Overactive thyroid freaking out

Mayne Pharma 5mcg T3 medication

Help with new blood results/ t3

Help I'm sure my doc is going to reduce levo

Perrigo Liothyronine

Help with results and t3

Do these results suggest hyper because I don't feel it!

t3 withdrawel

day 5 walk

Can anybody tell me what this means ?

Hypo symptoms back

2nd question re Hashimotos

Neck examination by dentist?

Radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) tests

Continue medication maybe Adrenal fatigue

Reducing NDT add in T4

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