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is my cynicism getting out of hand?

Every now and again, posters suddenly appear on here that raise my suspicions. often 1st time or 2nd time posters. can't exactly put my finger on why i feel...

Every now and again, posters suddenly appear on here that raise my suspicions. o...

Wetsuiter

•5 years ago

33 Replies

Newly diagnosed

Hi can anyone clarify? After 6 years of a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome becoming extremely unwell, recent blood tests, ferritin 380, cholesterol 7.8,,...

Hi can anyone clarify? After 6 years of a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome ...

Thor63

•5 years ago

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Taking T3. Bloods today = abnormal FT4 & TSH. 1st Endocrinologist appointment tomorrow. Please help decipher results! Also: Perimenopausal?

Good evening, Been taking T4 Levothyroxine for around 20 years and self-medicating with T3 Liothyronine for around 3 years. I‘m finally seeing an NHS...

Good evening, Been taking T4 Levothyroxine for around 20 years and self-medicati...

Abi-Abster

•5 years ago

43 Replies

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After years of hypothyroid symptoms a functional doctor has possibly found the issue.

I thought I would update you on my progress. After years of hypothyroid symptoms I seem to be getting some answers. After numerous standard blood tests I...

I thought I would update you on my progress. After years of hypothyroid symptom...

Harperhan

•5 years ago

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Levo - Moral Dilemma - Should I increase my own???

Hi. I would like to get some opinions/input. I was in June seen by a Private Endo who gave me 5 months script of 100mcg Levo. This I got all from the pharmacy...

Hi. I would like to get some opinions/input. I was in June seen by a Private End...

Quest2019

•5 years ago

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The Role of Implantable Cardiac Monitors in Atrial Fibrillation Management

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5673291/ Implantable Cardiac Monitors Detect High Rate of Afib in Previously Undiagnosed Patients...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5673291/ Implantable Cardiac Monit...

ling

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Overmedicated?

Just got my latest test results back. I've been feeling off (not that I've ever been well since my diagnosis) but worse than usual. I have a burning tongue,...

Just got my latest test results back. I've been feeling off (not that I've ever ...

crw2ddd

•5 years ago

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Impact of Progesterone on Hyperthyroid

I recently had the Nexplanon implant fitted (progestogen-only contraceptive implant); I asked my Endo whether this was ok and was told it should not interfere....

I recently had the Nexplanon implant fitted (progestogen-only contraceptive impl...

Crabb

•5 years ago

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Continued... 20 years and getting worse. How do I get my dr to take me seriously?

Hello again, Thanks again for all your help regarding a previous post (below). I've progressed ever so slightly in that my doc upped my meds to 75mcg of...

Hello again, Thanks again for all your help regarding a previous post (below). ...

Tiredofthis77

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Flu & Hashimotos Query

Hi, I have recently had the flu - sore body/throat/temperature/chills/post nasal drip. I was just wondering when you have Hashimotos does it hit you harder...

Hi, I have recently had the flu - sore body/throat/temperature/chills/post nasal...

Quest2019

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Collagen shots

Hi. I am happy with my level of thyroxine and am generally healthy but my skin is so dry. I don’t mind on my body but my face has just grow older, droopier and...

Hi. I am happy with my level of thyroxine and am generally healthy but my skin i...

BarbaraG70

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Puzzling results

Advice please? I had a very bad bout of labyrinthitis in July and was on Stemetil medication for 6 weeks, then Serc for 4 weeks. After the labyrinthitis...

Advice please? I had a very bad bout of labyrinthitis in July and was on Stemeti...

Edwi

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Will that research make them think?

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12020-019-02052-2 On why levothyroxine monotheraphy is not the best option for everyone

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12020-019-02052-2 On why levothyroxin...

samaja

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Hair loss

How much hair loss did you all experience with low thyroid levels ?i take 125mcg now and have been having a lot of hair loss 😕my once thick hair is thinning...

How much hair loss did you all experience with low thyroid levels ?i take 125mcg...

Tummypainz

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Levo - Is it actually working?

Dear all, don't shoot me down for asking this question as i know for most people its a NO! 12 weeks ago i went to GP, symptoms - Tired a lot, constipated,...

Dear all, don't shoot me down for asking this question as i know for most people...

LadyWard

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Dr Peatfield

Does anyone know if Dr Peatfield is still practicing if not I thought he had a team of people distributed out there ? Am willing to travel ........

Does anyone know if Dr Peatfield is still practicing if not I thought he had a t...

Shekina

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Graves Disease the challenge

There is none lasting cure for Grave's Disease. It can only be managed through tablets like carbimazole. For many years the Endocrinologists follow a standard...

There is none lasting cure for Grave's Disease. It can only be managed through t...

Angel20

•5 years ago

45 Replies

Mild Hypothyroidism

I was surprised when I joined this community how apparently mild my hypothyroidism is. Lots of members seem to have major problems compared to me such that I’m...

I was surprised when I joined this community how apparently mild my hypothyroidi...

willsie01

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Medichecks blood tests back. Any input and or advice please?

Hi guys, finally had the ultimate performance blood test done with medichecks, which is fairly extensive. Almost everything has come back as normal, which is...

Hi guys, finally had the ultimate performance blood test done with medichecks, w...

ZenBear

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Tania Smith elegantly describes the problems with T3 production with no thyroid

This blog from Tania Smith or her Canadian site elegantly describes the problems in therapy control that arise when the thyroid is lost, together with its...

This blog from Tania Smith or her Canadian site elegantly describes the problems...

diogenes

Remembering•5 years ago

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Tirosint-caps vs. Tirosint-sol

Hello, I wonder if there is any difference between the two products at the same dose. Maybe someone used it and you can tell me, just curious...

Hello, I wonder if there is any difference between the two products at the same ...

hipolion

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Brand changes

I picked up my levo prescription and the chemist has given me a different brand .... is this a problem?

I picked up my levo prescription and the chemist has given me a different brand ...

Fenioux

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Thyroid Removel

I had Graves’ disease 20 years ago and it has also come back with it affecting my liver and heart. They have said this is rare to come back after this length...

I had Graves’ disease 20 years ago and it has also come back with it affecting m...

KS2020

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Hypertension

Hi - I have Hashimoto and hypertension. I tried medication in the form of Ramipril and it made me feel really sick. Any ideas or recommendation for a drug...

Hi - I have Hashimoto and hypertension. I tried medication in the form of Ramip...

sandysnow

•5 years ago

8 Replies

T3 only for Sleep without TSH Suppression possible? (Adrenal Fatigue)

Hello dear Community, my name is Sven and I am 41 years old and have been sleeping very badly for almost 10 years now. Diagnosis: low morning cortisol. My...

Hello dear Community, my name is Sven and I am 41 years old and have been sleepi...

Hidden

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Dermatopolymyositis and Hashimotos.

Good morning all. I am really struggling healthwise at the moment and was diagnosed with Hashimotos last year and have now had a recent diagnosis of...

Good morning all. I am really struggling healthwise at the moment and was diagno...

Aesm

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Going back and forth from feeling great to anxious

Is this hashimoto's type behavior? I'm on 75 mcg levothyroxine for last 3 days. I felt amazing first week of 25 mcg. Then got mad insomnia and became anxious...

Is this hashimoto's type behavior? I'm on 75 mcg levothyroxine for last 3 days. ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Endocrinologist - Armour Thyroid?

I have been taking Armour Thyroid for over 18 yrs having it first prescribed by Dr Skinner and ever since by my GP. I have continued to feel very well on...

I have been taking Armour Thyroid for over 18 yrs having it first prescribed by ...

chrysanth

•5 years ago

52 Replies

Does thyroid hormone go to the pituitary??

Hi all, I have been arguing with my Endo for the past two years, I recently asked her where all my thyroid hormone is going, since my FT 3 & FT4 are...

Hi all, I have been arguing with my Endo for the past two years, I recently as...

Rosebud1955

•5 years ago

32 Replies

Menopause misery !

Anybody who’s under active had a really bad time with the menopause?

Ajwag

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2019

is my cynicism getting out of hand?

Newly diagnosed

Taking T3. Bloods today = abnormal FT4 & TSH. 1st Endocrinologist appointment tomorrow. Please help decipher results! Also: Perimenopausal?

After years of hypothyroid symptoms a functional doctor has possibly found the issue.

Levo - Moral Dilemma - Should I increase my own???

The Role of Implantable Cardiac Monitors in Atrial Fibrillation Management

Overmedicated?

Impact of Progesterone on Hyperthyroid

Continued... 20 years and getting worse. How do I get my dr to take me seriously?

Flu & Hashimotos Query

Collagen shots

Puzzling results

Will that research make them think?

Hair loss

Levo - Is it actually working?

Dr Peatfield

Graves Disease the challenge

Mild Hypothyroidism

Medichecks blood tests back. Any input and or advice please?

Tania Smith elegantly describes the problems with T3 production with no thyroid

Tirosint-caps vs. Tirosint-sol

Brand changes

Thyroid Removel

Hypertension

T3 only for Sleep without TSH Suppression possible? (Adrenal Fatigue)

Dermatopolymyositis and Hashimotos.

Going back and forth from feeling great to anxious

Endocrinologist - Armour Thyroid?

Does thyroid hormone go to the pituitary??

Menopause misery !

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