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Thoughts on changing am to pm levo

I’ve recently read taking levo at night is far better than taking it in the morning. Does anyone do this and how are you as a result?

I’ve recently read taking levo at night is far better than taking it in the morn...

Bollieforme

•4 years ago

5 Replies

World thyroid day. We need your support!

Dear all. On the 25th of may 2020 is world thyroid day. What we would like to do on that day is to coordinate as many people as possible in any way we can to...

Dear all. On the 25th of may 2020 is world thyroid day. What we would like to do...

jan61

•4 years ago

65 Replies

Can someone help with results?

I’ve have an under active thyroid since 2018 & Feel like I’m getting no where. I’m on 150mg of Levothyroxine for a while now still don’t feel great. My...

I’ve have an under active thyroid since 2018 & Feel like I’m getting no where....

Catz_ie

•4 years ago

10 Replies

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Selenium and thyroid meds

Is there any known actions taking selenium with thyroid meds ?thanks i wanna start it but not sure about it

Is there any known actions taking selenium with thyroid meds ?thanks i wanna sta...

Netty510

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Thyrotoxicosis PLEASE HELP

I’m overactive and took carbimazole at first. Just over a year ago it was discovered that my neutrophil count was at 0, so I stopped carbimazole and was...

I’m overactive and took carbimazole at first. Just over a year ago it was discov...

StrugglingThyroi

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Help with blood test results please.

I have been feeling ill since GP messed with my B12. Can someone please help with these results. Red blood cell count 5.47. 10*12/L [3.8-4.8] above high ref....

I have been feeling ill since GP messed with my B12. Can someone please help wit...

Mannequin18

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Low muscle mass

Hi, I have been on a set dose that is as optimal as can be expected - for approx 2 years. Levaxin 150 mcg Liotyronin 5 mcg (+an extra 5 mcg once in a while,...

Hi, I have been on a set dose that is as optimal as can be expected - for approx...

Elisabetho

•4 years ago

30 Replies

Are my results good?

Hi everyone, I've got my latest results and just wanted to check if they look okay. I am on 125mg of Levothyroxine and 6mg of Cytomel. I've got ongoing nausea,...

Hi everyone, I've got my latest results and just wanted to check if they look ok...

Jojozo

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Magnesium Supplements

Does anyone have any recommendations for Magnesium supplements that are quality but not too expensive? There's a lot to choose from and although I can't afford...

Does anyone have any recommendations for Magnesium supplements that are quality ...

Molly161018

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Test results - please help!

Hi, Recent test results showed t4 - 11 and tsh - 2.5. Are these in the normal range? Many thanks

Hi, Recent test results showed t4 - 11 and tsh - 2.5. Are these in the normal ra...

LAGee

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Thyroid result confusion

I have been on thyroxine for just over a year after I took anti thyroid medication after I gave birth to my son in May 2018. I have posted on here for advice...

I have been on thyroxine for just over a year after I took anti thyroid medicati...

Postpartum

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Our next key paper

W've just been told that our article " Heterogenous Biochemical Expression of Hormone Activity in Subclinical/Overt Hyperthyroidism and Exogenous...

W've just been told that our article " Heterogenous Biochemical Expression of Ho...

diogenes

Remembering•4 years ago

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Graves Disease - non conventional treatment

Hi There, I have been diagnosed with Graves Disease for around 3 years now. I have been taking PTU 150mg x2 day since having a flare up after the birth of my...

Hi There, I have been diagnosed with Graves Disease for around 3 years now. I ha...

Natsw23

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Interpreting thyroid results please

Google is bamboozling me and I've been recommended this page to ask advice! I have had a few issues with my health recently which could be attributed to...

Google is bamboozling me and I've been recommended this page to ask advice! I ha...

bootus

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Weight loss on meds?

How long did it take to lose weight after starting meds? I’ve been on NT for a few months, just upped to 60 mg and I’ve yet to lose any weight. Gained a few...

How long did it take to lose weight after starting meds? I’ve been on NT for a ...

kikiweight

•4 years ago

12 Replies

How do you diagnose Cushing's syndrom and how do you treat it (long post)?

In early December, I had a 24 h saliva test which revealed high cortisol levels throughout the day: 7.30 am 11.12 (ref 2.68-9.30) noon 3.50 (0.75-2.93) 5 pm...

In early December, I had a 24 h saliva test which revealed high cortisol levels ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Advice on medichecks results.

Hi all, my latest results have arrived. I've been on 75mcg for over 1 year now as my GP wouldn't increase the dosage, even when I complained of a lot of...

Hi all, my latest results have arrived. I've been on 75mcg for over 1 year now a...

MelonJ

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Seasonal adjustment?

How many of you need to an increase in dosage during the winter? Every year I feel terrible at this time of year, low energy and bad headaches. This is my...

How many of you need to an increase in dosage during the winter? Every year I fe...

magsyh

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Please explain my blood test results

I have been hypothyroid for twenty years and have battled throughout with doctors. It took me years to convince my GP to put me on levothyroxine (always told...

I have been hypothyroid for twenty years and have battled throughout with doctor...

Fedupwanttocry

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Blue horizon flash sale - 50% off until midday

Hope I’m not breaking any rules posting this but there’s a 50% offer until midday today for the first 100 people to use the code paypalonly50. You have to use...

Hope I’m not breaking any rules posting this but there’s a 50% offer until midda...

Arlie123

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Looking for an Endocrinologist

Hi I have been advised by my GP to see an Endocrinologist and there are long wait times on the NHS, so I am thinking about booking a private consultation....

Hi I have been advised by my GP to see an Endocrinologist and there are long wai...

Stephking

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Advice on OA and RA

Have recently discovered I have arthritis- at the moment worst in left hip. (Advised by orthopedic surgeon to consider hip replacement surgery)Also recent...

Have recently discovered I have arthritis- at the moment worst in left hip. (Adv...

Crete

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Have Accord taken over Activas Levothyroxine

I have just picked up my prescription this morning and checked it before I left the pharmacy. When I got home, I had one box of 50mcg Activas levothyroxine and...

I have just picked up my prescription this morning and checked it before I left ...

Rocky

•4 years ago

6 Replies

This is about MS but could this apply to any autoimmune condition

I was doing my usual trawl for Vit D protocol updates and came across this from 2009. Nothing has changed in 11 years but the conclusion of the study suggests...

I was doing my usual trawl for Vit D protocol updates and came across this from ...

penny

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Private endocrinologist

Does anyone know of any good private endocrinologists in Devon?

Hidden

•4 years ago

2 Replies

London Endo Dr Wernig

Has anybody seen Dr Florian Werrnig endo in London? Please pm any feedback Thank you

Has anybody seen Dr Florian Werrnig endo in London? Please pm any feedback Than...

Vxxxx

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Can Synthroid be taken in 2 doses to lessen side effects?

Does anyone divide their synthroid up into 2 doses? Is this a possibility? my tolerance to all thyroid meds is terrible even at low doses- about 2.5 hours...

Does anyone divide their synthroid up into 2 doses? Is this a possibility? my to...

jjyankee

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Under active thyroid

I am in Belfast I have underactive thyroid I would like to go private can anyone reccomend someone my doctor is hopeless

I am in Belfast I have underactive thyroid I would like to go private can anyone...

Maxchico1

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Want a Good Laugh? Compare your lab test to this one.

We know that the doctors most of us see are very sophisticated about using drugs to control disease but our condition needs more than that. We have to see...

We know that the doctors most of us see are very sophisticated about using drugs...

Heloise

•4 years ago

36 Replies

DIO2 gene test advice regarding T4/T3 levels

Hi there, I'm new and I would like some advice on whether it would be a good idea to take the DIO2 gene test. I was diagnosed with Hashimotos 2 years ago with...

Hi there, I'm new and I would like some advice on whether it would be a good ide...

KazLS

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for February 2020

Thoughts on changing am to pm levo

World thyroid day. We need your support!

Can someone help with results?

Selenium and thyroid meds

Thyrotoxicosis PLEASE HELP

Help with blood test results please.

Low muscle mass

Are my results good?

Magnesium Supplements

Test results - please help!

Thyroid result confusion

Our next key paper

Graves Disease - non conventional treatment

Interpreting thyroid results please

Weight loss on meds?

How do you diagnose Cushing's syndrom and how do you treat it (long post)?

Advice on medichecks results.

Seasonal adjustment?

Please explain my blood test results

Blue horizon flash sale - 50% off until midday

Looking for an Endocrinologist

Advice on OA and RA

Have Accord taken over Activas Levothyroxine

This is about MS but could this apply to any autoimmune condition

Private endocrinologist

London Endo Dr Wernig

Can Synthroid be taken in 2 doses to lessen side effects?

Under active thyroid

Want a Good Laugh? Compare your lab test to this one.

DIO2 gene test advice regarding T4/T3 levels

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