Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

137,809 members • 161,639 posts

All posts for September 2019

Can anyone shed any light please ...???

Hi lovely people, I’ve been referred to you due to my blood results and possible thyroid problem...??? Brief background without boring you too much ......

Hi lovely people, I’ve been referred to you due to my blood results and possib...

•5 years ago

Anyone had thoracic outlet syndrome with their hypothyroidism?

I know this is a long shot - as well as trying very hard to get someone to listen about thyroid issues I have had long running joint/muscle problems - now have...

I know this is a long shot - as well as trying very hard to get someone to liste...

•5 years ago

Does anyone have problems with use of their hands

Does anyone have problems with use of their hands I m now on 125mg levothyroxine daily it’s risen over the last mths from 75 as my system doesn’t seem to be...

Does anyone have problems with use of their hands I m now on 125mg levothyroxin...

•5 years ago

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

or

Jarrow B severe side effects

Hi I've started a new post and added to my previous one ...i am continuing to try and get diagnosed with secondary hypothyroidism and my recent blood test...

Hi I've started a new post and added to my previous one ...i am continuing to tr...

•5 years ago

Clarification please on Graves/ Hashis antibodies?

I was hypER in 1987. I had Carbimazole and PTU, but T4 went high and TSH low again when I stopped the tablets. I then had RAI in 1989, and have been...

I was hypER in 1987. I had Carbimazole and PTU, but T4 went high and TSH low aga...

•5 years ago

New results - do we ignore TSH

I’ve just had my results - non fasting and after levo TSH 0.17. (.30-5.00) FT4. 16 (9-24) FT3 4.1 (3.5-6.5). Changed from TEVA on the 25mg but still not...

I’ve just had my results - non fasting and after levo TSH 0.17. (.30-5.00) FT4. ...

•5 years ago

cholesterol high bis there a connection to graves

hi just had bloods done tsh -0.09 ( 0.03-6) t4 17,2 ( 9-19) t3 3.5( cant getv lab range sorry cholesterol of 9 ... I just need to know if there is a...

hi just had bloods done tsh -0.09 ( 0.03-6) t4 17,2 ( 9-19) t3 3.5( cant...

•5 years ago

Thiroyd Shortage, Need to Place Urgent Order

My normal supplier of Thiroyd is unable to place an order, I only have enough left for a few weeks. Can someone please PM me where I can place an order,...

My normal supplier of Thiroyd is unable to place an order, I only have enough le...

•5 years ago

How do you know where your meant to be with your levels?

Struggling to find out if I’m better with my T4 at 15 (10-25) or 25 can’t say there’s much difference where ever I am. Still having tiredness, short tempered,...

Struggling to find out if I’m better with my T4 at 15 (10-25) or 25 can’t say th...

•5 years ago

Using estrogen and progesterone cyclically or continuously...interested in other people's experiences!

So, I wanted to know if anyone here has gone from using E and P cyclically to using them continuously, and what difference that has made (if any). I'm asking...

So, I wanted to know if anyone here has gone from using E and P cyclically to us...

•5 years ago

ACTAVIS. SIDE EFFECTS? SYMPTOMS?

Hi Everyone, has anyone who is taking Actavis Levothyroxine noticed anything different at all in recent weeks/months??? however small and...

Hi Everyone, has anyone who is taking Actavis Levothyroxin...

•5 years ago

Help! FT3 below reference range despite increased dosage during pregnancy

Hi, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2015 and has been taking Levothyroxine ever since. I started a gluten-free diet nearly 2 years ago. Before...

Hi, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2015 and has been taking Lev...

•5 years ago

Shingles vaccine

Advice please, I’m 78, hypothyroid on 150mg Levothyroxine, also been GF for nearly 40 yrs due to intolerance. Due to have the shingles vaccine this week. Any...

Advice please, I’m 78, hypothyroid on 150mg Levothyroxine, also been GF for near...

•5 years ago

Pro biotics or digestive enzymes

I e been taking digestive enzymes for approx 3 months hoping they’d help me absorb my medication and supplements. They’ve done nothing to help the thyroid...

I e been taking digestive enzymes for approx 3 months hoping they’d help me abso...

•5 years ago

Blood test query

Hi I have a blood test appointment on Tuesday at the GP’s for ‘Ferritin, Cortisol, B12 & serum Folate, Diagnostic HbA1c.’ Will any of my supplements affect the...

Hi I have a blood test appointment on Tuesday at the GP’s for ‘Ferritin, Cortiso...

•5 years ago

Change in Actavis??

Hi, I’m just wondering if fillers can change in Levothyroxine and cause symptoms? I’ve been on Actavis Levothyroxine for many many years and have recently been...

Hi, I’m just wondering if fillers can change in Levothyroxine and cause symptoms...

Sarahlouise1980

•5 years ago

Different brand of Levothyroxine to Almus/Actavis...

If I wanted to try a different brand of Levothyroxine to Almus (which has Actavis on the blister pack) what could I try? I need a 100mcg tablet. The 25mcg...

If I wanted to try a different brand of Levothyroxine to Almus (which has Actavi...

Sarahlouise1980

•5 years ago

Can you trust a surgeon who tells you to stop your carbimazole after 3 months treatment and just have it out?

My thyroid gland that is. When I suggested he consult with my specialist who prescribed it he said: I AM a specialist. How come?

My thyroid gland that is. When I suggested he consult with my specialist who pre...

•5 years ago

the day is here.....

i will be posting daily updates on the just giving page, my facebook page and on here some days will not be as good as others and i might not get that 2 mile...

i will be posting daily updates on the just giving page, my facebook page and on...

•5 years ago

Changing T3 dose - temp down but BP up??

I am trialling switching from slow release T3 to direct T3. Usually I take 30mcg SR and have felt undermedicated for awhile. Yesterday I used T3 direct only...

I am trialling switching from slow release T3 to direct T3. Usually I take 30mcg...

•5 years ago

1
...
24
25

10
20