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What is TSH?

What is TSH? I asked for my blood results over the phone and they have asked me to come back after month and get my TSH checked, i asked what the reading was...

What is TSH? I asked for my blood results over the phone and they have asked me...

Chaz87

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Mixing brands of T3

Does anyone take 2 different brands of T3 together? I’m currently taking unipharma , and have received my Thybon Henning from Germany but not used it yet , I’m...

Does anyone take 2 different brands of T3 together? I’m currently taking uniphar...

Simplyred57

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Weaning off T3

I’m just wondering if anyone has tried weaning off their thyroid meds? I discussed it recently with my GP who was also curious and happy to monitor me. My...

I’m just wondering if anyone has tried weaning off their thyroid meds? I discuss...

MissFG

•5 years ago

48 Replies

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Wish me luck!

Hello, I'm new here, but have been following posts for a week or so and have learnt so much! I've been hypo since 2004. My (new-ish) GP is very much a...

Hello, I'm new here, but have been following posts for a week or so and have lea...

fuchsia-pink

•5 years ago

12 Replies

UPDATE Bloods: consistent low sodium levels (Bit freaked out!)

**Update: I just spoke with my Dr - my urine sample came back normal - no Addison's or anything else! Wow, what a massive relief. Thanks to all who...

**Update: I just spoke with my Dr - my urine sample came back normal - no Addiso...

SydneySider123

•5 years ago

47 Replies

Blood results - help?

I have now received a hard copy my blood tests results from September when I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and my recent tests. Can anyone help me make...

I have now received a hard copy my blood tests results from September when I was...

Bubble214

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Test results are in

On the back of my last post, I had my t3 and t4 tested and I’ve attached the results. I was hoping something would be out to explain the continued weight gain...

On the back of my last post, I had my t3 and t4 tested and I’ve attached the res...

nw1991

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Leamington Endo?

Talking to chiropractor yesterday about thyroid issues and he said several of his clients visit a lady in Leamington, and all speak very highly of her. Any...

Talking to chiropractor yesterday about thyroid issues and he said several of hi...

Sampydoodle

•5 years ago

1 Reply

PDF of Dr Lowe’s website

Many people are thankful for Dr Lowe’s website and its presence on the Wayback machine (http://web.archive.org/) that is available. However, the website...

Many people are thankful for Dr Lowe’s website and its presence on the Wayback m...

helvella

Administrator•5 years ago

19 Replies

MITOCHONDRIA

I'm watching this summit and this specific talk is so impressive answering questions of methylation which is a main engine and vital to our system. It will...

I'm watching this summit and this specific talk is so impressive answering quest...

Heloise

•5 years ago

31 Replies

Private Endo List

Private endo list Who do I contact for the list? Thank you

KS2020

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Endocrinologists who currently prescribe T3

Hey all, Following on from my previous post I have the list of NHS endos who may prescribe T3. I was hoping people who have has recent experience of being...

Hey all, Following on from my previous post I have the list of NHS endos who may...

nikki_morgan04

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Probiotics

Please could you advise. I would like to start taking echinacia but it says to take on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. However I also take my...

Please could you advise. I would like to start taking echinacia but it says to t...

Everdean

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Post Radio Iodine symptoms

I'm new to this website and wondered if anyone can help .I was given Radio Iodine Treatment in August for a multi nodular goitre and although my thyroid...

I'm new to this website and wondered if anyone can help .I was given Radio Iodin...

Stubbzy

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Thyroid S

Dear All, I have been getting Thyroid S for some time from a supplier in Cambodia but they cannot currently get it from their supplier. Can anyone message...

Dear All, I have been getting Thyroid S for some time from a supplier in Cambod...

Fisherton

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Have you ever had hangover but no alcohol?

Im currently on a two- dayer but it is a regular occurrence since starting on medication (levo). I initially thought it was too much sun as feels a bit like...

Im currently on a two- dayer but it is a regular occurrence since starting on me...

msmono

•5 years ago

4 Replies

What about these results?

Tsh 2.93 (0,3-4,2) B12 95.13 (174-878) Ferritin 5.35 (10-124 Thank you

evia

•5 years ago

7 Replies

NHS flu jab

If you suffer from graves disease are you eligible for a free NHS flu jab?

welsh_girly83

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Prescription timing.

Good morning. I need help with the timing of my supplements. I have been under the weather so I have gone to different specialists and every one of them...

Good morning. I need help with the timing of my supplements. I have been under...

Hidden

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Abbvie (Synthroid) posters at the American Thyroid Assoc versus Tania Smith's demolition

The latest Tania Smith's contribution assesses the latest posters from Abbvie (makers of Synthroid) in which they try purely by TSH criteria to boost there...

The latest Tania Smith's contribution assesses the latest posters from Abbvie (m...

diogenes

Remembering•5 years ago

5 Replies

Does cold weather affect hypo?

The weather is colder and my FT4 has fallen below the reference range. Is hypothyroid adversely affected by cold weather? I'd be interested to find out from...

The weather is colder and my FT4 has fallen below the reference range. Is hypot...

Arpeggio

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Endo has suggested DEXA scan due to suppressed TSH

I recently wrote to my endocrinologist regarding his decision to reduce my levo on the basis of a suppressed TSH. In my email I told him that I had been...

I recently wrote to my endocrinologist regarding his decision to reduce my levo ...

Mickeydooley

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Very little progress.

Just a footnote for now. The steroids, given to me to cure my pneumonia and pleurisy and keep my lupus in check have given me cushings disease and type 2...

Just a footnote for now. The steroids, given to me to cure my pneumonia and pleu...

LizzieG101

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Misdiagnosed as menopause symptoms

I’ve posted recently about thyroid and menopause and how one effects the other. After feeling increasingly unwell and with more and more symptoms I rang the...

I’ve posted recently about thyroid and menopause and how one effects the other. ...

Karenlb64

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Strange reaction to exercise post hemi-thyroidectomy

Hi all, I’m 5 weeks post hemi-thyroidectomy for a large benign single nodule. I’ve been recovering well although my thyroid is definitely not back to normal...

Hi all, I’m 5 weeks post hemi-thyroidectomy for a large benign single nodule. I’...

Julesboz

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Thyroid specialist at Lincoln hospital?

Hi everyone, I've at last got appointment to see an endo. My GP insisted that I see an endo at my local hospital - Lincoln. She said she would refer me to...

Hi everyone, I've at last got appointment to see an endo. My GP insisted that I ...

dizzy864

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Self medicating with T3 support please.

Hi All, I'm really hoping you guys can help me out with your expertise again. For a little background I was diagnosed hypothyroid 18 years ago and put on...

Hi All, I'm really hoping you guys can help me out with your expertise again. F...

nikki_morgan04

•5 years ago

8 Replies

New Reults in. Am I over medicated?

Afternoon. I had an increase of my Levo about 5 weeks ago. From 100 mcg to 125 mcg. I have added a snapshot of my results for last year & anything that jumps...

Afternoon. I had an increase of my Levo about 5 weeks ago. From 100 mcg to 125 ...

Quest2019

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Multi vitamins

Hi guys, I have been taking BioCare Adult Multivitamins & Minerals for approx a year now. I’ve recently read up that Alpha Tocopherol is not good for us. This...

Hi guys, I have been taking BioCare Adult Multivitamins & Minerals for approx a ...

Mandy2007

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for December 2019

What is TSH?

Mixing brands of T3

Weaning off T3

Wish me luck!

UPDATE Bloods: consistent low sodium levels (Bit freaked out!)

Blood results - help?

Test results are in

Leamington Endo?

PDF of Dr Lowe’s website

MITOCHONDRIA

Private Endo List

Endocrinologists who currently prescribe T3

More T3 only questions!

Probiotics

Post Radio Iodine symptoms

Thyroid S

Have you ever had hangover but no alcohol?

What about these results?

NHS flu jab

Prescription timing.

Abbvie (Synthroid) posters at the American Thyroid Assoc versus Tania Smith's demolition

Does cold weather affect hypo?

Endo has suggested DEXA scan due to suppressed TSH

Very little progress.

Misdiagnosed as menopause symptoms

Strange reaction to exercise post hemi-thyroidectomy

Thyroid specialist at Lincoln hospital?

Self medicating with T3 support please.

New Reults in. Am I over medicated?

Multi vitamins

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All posts for December 2019

What is TSH?

Mixing brands of T3

Weaning off T3

Wish me luck!

**UPDATE** Bloods: consistent low sodium levels (Bit freaked out!)

Blood results - help?

Test results are in

Leamington Endo?

PDF of Dr Lowe’s website

MITOCHONDRIA

Private Endo List

Endocrinologists who currently prescribe T3

More T3 only questions!

Probiotics

Post Radio Iodine symptoms

Thyroid S

Have you ever had hangover but no alcohol?

What about these results?

NHS flu jab

Prescription timing.

Abbvie (Synthroid) posters at the American Thyroid Assoc versus Tania Smith's demolition

Does cold weather affect hypo?

Endo has suggested DEXA scan due to suppressed TSH

Very little progress.

Misdiagnosed as menopause symptoms

Strange reaction to exercise post hemi-thyroidectomy

Thyroid specialist at Lincoln hospital?

Self medicating with T3 support please.

New Reults in. Am I over medicated?

Multi vitamins

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

✏️ Have you signed the UK Government Petition for Thyroid Research Funding?

Topics

Archive

UPDATE Bloods: consistent low sodium levels (Bit freaked out!)