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Can you tell me what to write to get an appt to see an endo?

My Dr wrote a referral via email to the endocrine clinic in my local N.H.S hospital. I was turned down due to the department not having treated any one in...

My Dr wrote a referral via email to the endocrine clinic in my local N.H.S hospi...

imdelightful

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Feeling shakey

Edit **** I’ve just worked out that my ; T4 is 64.29 through the range T3 is 133.33 through the range Should I just stay on the lower dose or miss a few doses...

Edit **** I’ve just worked out that my ; T4 is 64.29 through the range T3 is 13...

Simplyred57

•5 years ago

16 Replies

RAI treatment......

A couple of days ago I asked if anyone had experienced any positive benefits from having RAI treatment for overactive thyroid and there were no replies. Can...

A couple of days ago I asked if anyone had experienced any positive benefits fro...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Article showing limitations of rT3 measurement for diagnosis

This opinion piece concludes rT3 measurement has little use in diagnosis Opinion Front. Endocrinol. | doi: 10.3389/fendo.2019.00856 Can...

This opinion piece concludes rT3 measurement has little use in diagnosis Opinion...

diogenes

Remembering•5 years ago

45 Replies

FDA recalls Losartan

https://www.cardiovascularbusiness.com/topics/hypertension/fda-expands-losartan-recall-again

https://www.cardiovascularbusiness.com/topics/hypertension/fda-expands-losartan-...

paris007999

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Too soon to be tested?

I have an endo appointment on Tuesday to review meds. I’ve just checked my diary and discovered that the next bloods will be drawn just over 4 weeks since my...

I have an endo appointment on Tuesday to review meds. I’ve just checked my diary...

Mickeydooley

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Hyperthyroidism

Hello all This is my first post, so here goes! I am 48 and was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid on Tuesday. 10 mg of carbimazole was prescribed along with...

Hello all This is my first post, so here goes! I am 48 and was diagnosed with a...

Blitzen50

•5 years ago

32 Replies

Ashwagandha

I read that Ahwagandha is very good for hypothiroid and had a lot of good property, it must be talked with your doctor, and taken for a short period then stop...

I read that Ahwagandha is very good for hypothiroid and had a lot of good proper...

Frenchee2019

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Chest tightness

Hi - My doctor just upped my cytomel from 10 MCG to 15. I'm on 88 of tirosint. Lately I feel some things in my chest. If I do any sort of exertion I feel my...

Hi - My doctor just upped my cytomel from 10 MCG to 15. I'm on 88 of tirosint. ...

jbicondoa

•5 years ago

2 Replies

New Results, Need Advice Please.

Hi all, These are my results taken November 2019. Presently taking T4 100mcg + 10mcg T3, all taken & 6a.m. Tsh: 0.02 (0.32-4.00). FT4: 11 (9-19). Ft3: 3.5...

Hi all, These are my results taken November 2019. Presently taking T4 100mcg + 1...

Rosebud1955

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Is this normal?

Hi guys after help from some lovely people on here yesterday and also seeing the dr yesterday and her admitting that I have subclinical hypothyroidism (tsh of...

Hi guys after help from some lovely people on here yesterday and also seeing the...

Rosie2m

•5 years ago

101 Replies

asian swine flu. should we be worried?

Hi guys, just wondering if there is a shortage of thyroid meds from thailand due to asian flu should we be worried about the batches we have being tainted with...

Hi guys, just wondering if there is a shortage of thyroid meds from thailand due...

KornishPiskie

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Levothyroxine reduced - hairloss started...

Hi, Just wondering if others think this a coincidence... My Levothyroxine was reduced at the end of January because I’d started getting headaches. No blood...

Hi, Just wondering if others think this a coincidence... My Levothyroxine was re...

Sarahlouise1980

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Any reliable suppliers of Unipharma T3 or Tiromel, please PM me?

If anyone has a tip on a reliable suppler (online) of Unipharma T3 or/and Tiromel, I would very much appreciate a private message?

If anyone has a tip on a reliable suppler (online) of Unipharma T3 or/and Tirome...

cc120

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Compounded t3 not working

Hi I am on t3 only and due to hypersensitive to fillers etc i tried a couple if compounded pure t3 with just one other ingredient...They didn't work for me at...

Hi I am on t3 only and due to hypersensitive to fillers etc i tried a couple if ...

coneflower

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Has thyroxine ever caused anyone here to have hypertension?

I am asking cos my doctor is trying to reduce my dose.He said long-term use of thyroxine is bad for the heart.Thanks.

I am asking cos my doctor is trying to reduce my dose.He said long-term use of t...

Spring_melody

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Diffuse idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis

I'm wondering if anyone on here knows anything about this form of arthritis which affects ligaments and tendons where they are attached to bones. I have just...

I'm wondering if anyone on here knows anything about this form of arthritis whic...

JANJAN2

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Adjusting to higher dose of levo-? Only 2 weeks in (advice needed)

I have been taking 137mcg for about 2 weeks now. This is an increase for me (from 112mcg) and I was given the increase because my TSH is 5.06 (.5-4.5). I...

I have been taking 137mcg for about 2 weeks now. This is an increase for me (fro...

thyroidmom84

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Thyroid S and ERFA Anyone had experiences with both?

Hello all, my partner and I have recently moved house and now face the terrible situation of a new GP. My partner and our daughter are both doing great on ERFA...

Hello all, my partner and I have recently moved house and now face the terrible ...

vintageslant

•5 years ago

4 Replies

is there a way to lower igf-1?

I have had high normal igf-1, and it's also been slightly over range the last 2-3 years. I've been checked for a pituitary tumor, and don't have one. The...

I have had high normal igf-1, and it's also been slightly over range the last 2-...

gizmomonster

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Adrenal cortisol & DHEA results

I recently did another saliva test to see if my cortisol/DHEA is affecting my insomnia. I feel so much better during the day, since starting Low dose...

I recently did another saliva test to see if my cortisol/DHEA is affecting my in...

CornishChick

•5 years ago

9 Replies

T3 buying

Hello I’m looking to purchase a dose of 10mcg of T3 Cytomel or Liothyronine and am looking for supplier recommendations. Please PM if you know and have......

Hello I’m looking to purchase a dose of 10mcg of T3 Cytomel or Liothyronine an...

er2001

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Confused with latest thyroid results, advice please.

Hello I would be grateful for some advice as I thought I had finally cracked my dosage. I’m taking 2 grains of NDT, one at 7am and one at 2pm. I’ve not been...

Hello I would be grateful for some advice as I thought I had finally cracked my...

Peanut31

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Isn’t tsh the best indicator of thyroid hormone replacement due to TT

I am bit confused, as I see that most of people on this forum don’t rely on tsh alone, but my question is why? Isn’t tsh the best indicator of how much our...

I am bit confused, as I see that most of people on this forum don’t rely on tsh ...

Maramonro

•5 years ago

37 Replies

Thyroid

I wonder if anyone else can see the butterfly shape of the thyroid on their throat?

I wonder if anyone else can see the butterfly shape of the thyroid on their thro...

Mrs-Poole

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Early Hypo/Hashi's Complicated By Adrenal/Low Cortisol

Greetings everyone: Finally got fed up with my family doctor who knows nothing and went two routes - endocrinologist (my doctor reluctantly gave a referral)...

Greetings everyone: Finally got fed up with my family doctor who knows nothing a...

ASkepticalConsumer

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Please help!

Hello all. It is third time i change my endo. Below attached are my test results in the tabular form. Graves disease started in Feb 2019. I have also mild...

Hello all. It is third time i change my endo. Below attached are my test result...

Santos82

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Your thoughts.......part 2

The responses to part 1 were incredible and extremely helpful in enabling me to better understand the potential risks of having RAI treatment for...

The responses to part 1 were incredible and extremely helpful in enabling me to ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Red spot between eyebrows.

I get the red spot too. We all seem to be highly intuitive to where it's called gifted. This is interesting. I would love to converse with some of you...

I get the red spot too. We all seem to be highly intuitive to where it's called...

Tdodd

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Blood test

Did my blood test this morning took me about half an hour to fill just two little bottles 🙄. Sent to Medicare how long do results take?

Did my blood test this morning took me about half an hour to fill just two littl...

Mrs-Poole

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for November 2019

Can you tell me what to write to get an appt to see an endo?

Feeling shakey

RAI treatment......

Article showing limitations of rT3 measurement for diagnosis

FDA recalls Losartan

Too soon to be tested?

Hyperthyroidism

Ashwagandha

Chest tightness

New Results, Need Advice Please.

Is this normal?

asian swine flu. should we be worried?

Levothyroxine reduced - hairloss started...

Any reliable suppliers of Unipharma T3 or Tiromel, please PM me?

Compounded t3 not working

Has thyroxine ever caused anyone here to have hypertension?

Diffuse idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis

Adjusting to higher dose of levo-? Only 2 weeks in (advice needed)

Thyroid S and ERFA Anyone had experiences with both?

is there a way to lower igf-1?

Adrenal cortisol & DHEA results

T3 buying

Confused with latest thyroid results, advice please.

Isn’t tsh the best indicator of thyroid hormone replacement due to TT

Thyroid

Early Hypo/Hashi's Complicated By Adrenal/Low Cortisol

Please help!

Your thoughts.......part 2

Red spot between eyebrows.

Blood test

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