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NHS Prescription for T3 success!

Hi all I just wanted to let you know that for some unknown reason my GP surgery phoned me 1 month ago to tell me that I could be issued an NHS prescription for...

Hi all I just wanted to let you know that for some unknown reason my GP surgery ...

Sixties123

•4 years ago

15 Replies

New on Levo

How quickly did you notice a difference - to tiredness , limp haute foggy brain ?

How quickly did you notice a difference - to tiredness , limp haute foggy brain ...

Mypandorabox

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Yet another, T3 question!

People who have gone from T4/T3 to T3 only..... Did you find peaks and troughs becoming more obvious each day? As in, I feel as if maybe the levo acted as a...

People who have gone from T4/T3 to T3 only..... Did you find peaks and troughs b...

Murphysmum

•4 years ago

50 Replies

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Adrenal gland enlargement

Following a CT scan for something totally different, it has been found I have enlargement of both adrenal glands. Does anyone know what this means?......

Following a CT scan for something totally different, it has been found I have en...

Numberone1

•4 years ago

7 Replies

T4 meds

Hi guys I hope everyone is doing really well and the new year gives you all abundant health. God willing. So I’m back again lol. In need of your brilliant...

Hi guys I hope everyone is doing really well and the new year gives you all abu...

Khan-123

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Just been diagnosed with a stomach hernia I think Levo is making it worse not sure what to do any advice please

Hi everyone happy healthier new year to you all 😀 I’ve not posted for a long time but just been diagnosed with a stomach hernia and got awful gastritis ! I...

Hi everyone happy healthier new year to you all 😀 I’ve not posted for a long ti...

Kazbe

•4 years ago

10 Replies

My First Blood tests, what do they mean?

Hi, I have managed to get from my GP my first test results, I will try and next the last ones from the hospital tomorrow. Can anyone tell me what these might...

Hi, I have managed to get from my GP my first test results, I will try and next...

Lovehelp

•4 years ago

41 Replies

Levothyroxine Questions

I am starting to think levo may not be the right drug for me. I know I am currently hypo (Tsh 6.1, .45- 4.5, T3 3.0, 2.0 - 4.4) and my doctor has increased my...

I am starting to think levo may not be the right drug for me. I know I am curren...

thyroidmom84

•4 years ago

31 Replies

An interview of Dr John Lowe - fibromyalgia and his opinion about the treatment/diagnois given to hypothyroid patients

I came across the following interview, which might be of interest to members. Members who haven't come across this doctor before - he was an Adviser to...

I came across the following interview, which might be of interest to members. Me...

shaws

Administrator•4 years ago

40 Replies

New here is this overactive thyroid?

Past couple months I have not been well constant tinnitus and hearing loss, restless sleep, slight weight loss and feeling alert all time. I had GP do blood...

Past couple months I have not been well constant tinnitus and hearing loss, rest...

Paul126

•4 years ago

12 Replies

At last a trial between NDT and T4 therapy, BUT---

Tania Smith's blog describes the upcoming recruitment of patients for a trial contrasting NDT and T4 in therapy. This is instigated by Allergan who make Armour...

Tania Smith's blog describes the upcoming recruitment of patients for a trial co...

diogenes

Remembering•4 years ago

16 Replies

What NDT is working for ppl/afraid of levo

Has anyone taken the wp recently? They changed their meds last may and it no longer worked I saw a big difference from prior month and new batch how the pills...

Has anyone taken the wp recently? They changed their meds last may and it no lon...

Krisinua

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Weight gain-why?

This autumn as well as last I gained a lot of weight. Why is that? What can I do about it? I haven't changed my eating so why is this happening? Ft3...

This autumn as well as last I gained a lot of weight. Why is that? What can I do...

Clara9

•4 years ago

6 Replies

I am an idiot!

I haven't posted my recent results as I was so annoyed with myself and think they're largely irrelevant anyway because instead of stopping my T3 12 hours...

I haven't posted my recent results as I was so annoyed with myself and think the...

diamondial

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Adrenal injection info please? & Oh to be heard & helped 😊

Good new year wishes all Had positive experience today with a new Endo, smashing, he answered everything and said to check adrenals he will give injection,...

Good new year wishes all Had positive experience today with a new Endo, smashin...

Jeppy

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Tingling feet

For many years I have had pins and needles in my feet. Drs haven’t been interested, but lately the feeling has spread up my shins and my hands also tingle. The...

For many years I have had pins and needles in my feet. Drs haven’t been interest...

Hidden

•4 years ago

30 Replies

Vertigo migraines

Hi there Happy New Year Everyone . I am on 100mg levothyroxine, 20mg liothyronine . Fultium D3 800 IU Please could someone offer me advice . I took the flu...

Hi there Happy New Year Everyone . I am on 100mg levothyroxine, 20mg liothyronin...

Angie56

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Magnesium... what dosage and any recommendations for brand?

Happy new year guys! I’ve been taking my levo around 5weeks now, I’ve introduced vitamin c and vitamin d spray but didn’t want to do everything at once, I now...

Happy new year guys! I’ve been taking my levo around 5weeks now, I’ve introduced...

Rosie2m

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Should I reduce levothyroxine?

Hello, after being very unwell for most of 2018/2019 because of GP deciding I was over medicated because of low TSH 0.03 and reducing my levothyroxine...

Hello, after being very unwell for most of 2018/2019 because of GP deciding I wa...

Min789

•4 years ago

8 Replies

T3 help

Would really appreciate advise on where to obtain please. Endo has recommended a couple of places but i cannot afford these prices. Please PM if you can help....

Would really appreciate advise on where to obtain please. Endo has recommended a...

Rachnh15

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Thyroid July to November t4

Morning.. Can someone please look at my medichecks results one lot from July/ 2nd lot November. My doctor said she doesn't know why t4 is low and left it at...

Morning.. Can someone please look at my medichecks results one lot from July/ 2n...

Lillygirl66

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Does taking Levothyroxine cause hair loss?

Hi all, this is my first post so hopefully I’ll get it right! Does taking Levothyroxine cause hair loss?

Hi all, this is my first post so hopefully I’ll get it right! Does taking Levoth...

Maltese25

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Vitamin And Nutrients plus Thyroid Health

I am taking a vitamin complex called rainbow light its a food based multivitamin and I am trying to help if I am low with any vitamins. I started a multi...

I am taking a vitamin complex called rainbow light its a food based multivitamin...

Hidden

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Does Levothyroxine Sodium Cause Blurred Vision

Hello everyone so for the last few days I have noticed I get blurred vision eye pain. I know it is a side effect of Levothyroxine Sodium , just not sure if...

Hello everyone so for the last few days I have noticed I get blurred vision eye ...

Den1987UK

•4 years ago

108 Replies

Folate deficiency

Hello everyone and a happy, symptoms-free year!!! I recently found that I am a little bit low on folate. 4,7 in a range of 4,8-19, to be exact. And I was...

Hello everyone and a happy, symptoms-free year!!! I recently found that I am a l...

Hashimoto123

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Lumps/bumps on head

Hi everyone, wishing you all a healthy 2020. This is my first post. I have a diagnosis of hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency, and am on 75mg...

Hi everyone, wishing you all a healthy 2020. This is my first post. I have a di...

Kapral

•4 years ago

3 Replies

More advice ahead of GP apt pls?

Hi everyone, HNY! Just wanted some advice ahead of a telephone appointment with the GP tomorrow following latest blood results (which they hadn't told me...

Hi everyone, HNY! Just wanted some advice ahead of a telephone appointment with ...

Arlie123

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Recent thyroid tests

I have been on levothyroxine for over 20 years. My recent test results show TSH 2.79, T3 4.1, free thyroxine 18 and antibodies 304. In the past, TSH over 2...

I have been on levothyroxine for over 20 years. My recent test results show TSH...

Rosemarysnotes

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Confused again

I am confused yet again, I have just received my latest blood results T4 15.3 TSH 0.65 in September my results were T4 14.7 TSH 3.62 the doctor says it's all...

I am confused yet again, I have just received my latest blood results T4 15.3 TS...

Loopyloo243

•4 years ago

8 Replies

2020

HAPPY HEALTHY 2020 to everyone Thank you all for your help in 2019 I drink your good health 🍷

HAPPY HEALTHY 2020 to everyone Thank you all for your help in 2019 I drink you...

Ladybex

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2020

NHS Prescription for T3 success!

New on Levo

Yet another, T3 question!

Adrenal gland enlargement

T4 meds

Just been diagnosed with a stomach hernia I think Levo is making it worse not sure what to do any advice please

My First Blood tests, what do they mean?

Levothyroxine Questions

An interview of Dr John Lowe - fibromyalgia and his opinion about the treatment/diagnois given to hypothyroid patients

New here is this overactive thyroid?

At last a trial between NDT and T4 therapy, BUT---

What NDT is working for ppl/afraid of levo

Weight gain-why?

I am an idiot!

Adrenal injection info please? & Oh to be heard & helped 😊

Tingling feet

Vertigo migraines

Magnesium... what dosage and any recommendations for brand?

Should I reduce levothyroxine?

T3 help

Thyroid July to November t4

Does taking Levothyroxine cause hair loss?

Vitamin And Nutrients plus Thyroid Health

Does Levothyroxine Sodium Cause Blurred Vision

Folate deficiency

Lumps/bumps on head

More advice ahead of GP apt pls?

Recent thyroid tests

Confused again

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