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T3 still below mid range - advice on dosage please

Hi, Here are my recent results, please can you advise on dosage or any other tweaks you'd make. I have Hashi's and have been on 75mcg Levo and 2x10mcg lio for...

Hi, Here are my recent results, please can you advise on dosage or any other twe...

Hashi-hacker

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Pain in legs due to levothyroxine

My mother is 56 year old, she has hypothyroidism since 4 years.. she is on levothyroxine 50 since 4 year but now from the last 6-8 she felt pain in her legs ,...

My mother is 56 year old, she has hypothyroidism since 4 years.. she is on levo...

Anoopsingh

•4 years ago

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Reliable source of T3?

Hi does anyone know a reliable source of T3? I have been getting my T3 from a local private doctor but have been unable to contact him for the past couple of...

Hi does anyone know a reliable source of T3? I have been getting my T3 from a lo...

Daisybellerose

•4 years ago

1 Reply

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Needing some additional help so after some research I’m going to get an appointment to see Dr Paul Jenkins at the endocrine centre in london

Anyone been here and seen Dr Jenkins if so could you please PM me your opinion on your experience please.many thanks.

Anyone been here and seen Dr Jenkins if so could you please PM me your opinion o...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

T3

please help I have been taking T3 liothyronine and levothyroxine for 20 years.My GP is saying she can no longer prescribe T3 for me.I did try once before to...

please help I have been taking T3 liothyronine and levothyroxine for 20 years.My...

Odbod

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Looking for help

Is anyone on here from around the stirling area? Im at a loss as to where to go next Thanks

Is anyone on here from around the stirling area? Im at a loss as to where to go ...

Linzr

•4 years ago

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Changing from NDT to Levo +T3 topup

Long story short. Have Hashi's since early 2000s (hereditary). Was on 150mcg Levo only for many years, never felt "back to normal". Asked GP multiple times for...

Long story short. Have Hashi's since early 2000s (hereditary). Was on 150mcg Lev...

TeaEarlGreyHot

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Seeking a Natural Holistic Endocrine doctor

Can anyone recommend a holistic/natural endocrine doctor in the Uk? Looking for an alternative to levothyroxine as constantly symptomatic. I have been...

Can anyone recommend a holistic/natural endocrine doctor in the Uk? Looking for ...

snakey19

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Should iron be taken with food or away from food?

I know thyroid hormone is best taken 4 hours away from iron, calcium, Vit D, Magnesium. And iron should be taken away 2 hours away from all supplements. BUT my...

I know thyroid hormone is best taken 4 hours away from iron, calcium, Vit D, Mag...

Ocean2

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Teva packaged as Northstar

Please, would you and EVERYONE affected by this issue email the MHRA? info@mhra.gov.uk They are perfectly pleasant and I have already got the ball...

Please, would you and EVERYONE affected by this issue email the MHRA? info@mhra...

helvella

Administrator•4 years ago

13 Replies

TSH/FT4/FT3 RESULTS

Having had a TT in Aug 2018 after years of difficult-to-control over-active thyroid, I have been striving for optimum TSH, FT4 and FT3. During this time, I...

Having had a TT in Aug 2018 after years of difficult-to-control over-active thyr...

80-10

•4 years ago

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SUPPLEMENTS REVEALED - Episode 6 is now live for 21 hours

https://supplementsrevealed.com/episodes/ep6-nau3873b/ Patrick Sullivan Jr. joins us and goes deep on magnesium. It’s a big one, don’t miss it. Meet Loren...

https://supplementsrevealed.com/episodes/ep6-nau3873b/ Patrick Sullivan Jr. join...

Heloise

•4 years ago

10 Replies

T3 - Heart - adrenals / thyroid goitre

I was diagnosed about 10 years ago with underactive thyroid. Went on T4 and felt ill. Had really bad foot pain ie top of both feet in bones, feet tingled and...

I was diagnosed about 10 years ago with underactive thyroid. Went on T4 and felt...

Numberone1

•4 years ago

8 Replies

T3 advice

Can you t3 with food or without food

tamina786

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Stress free

Just a quick update I am currently abroad for the past week have one more week before I return home to the UK Stress triggers bad symptoms for Graves Disease...

Just a quick update I am currently abroad for the past week have one more week b...

Angel20

•4 years ago

15 Replies

When is the best time to get Medichecks thyroid blood test???

Have had my TSH suppressed for 30 years due to total thyroidectomy 1992. Had my thyroxine reduced from 100mcg to 75mcg 10 Feb because since October 2019...

Have had my TSH suppressed for 30 years due to total thyroidectomy 1992. Had my ...

dragon51

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Levothyroxine manufacturer’s

The last prescription I had of 50mcg of Levothyroxine was made by Actavis. How important is it that my next prescription is Actavis? When I started I was on...

The last prescription I had of 50mcg of Levothyroxine was made by Actavis. How i...

Redporti

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Latest Results

Please can you help me with my results from my consultant said satisfactory what do you think

Please can you help me with my results from my consultant said satisfactory what...

LindaRose58

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Under active thyroid

Was diagnosed with under active thyroid in Oct 2019. Given 50 mcg of levothroxyin . Seemed to perk me up . After 12 weeks Xmas time I got bloods done and dr...

Was diagnosed with under active thyroid in Oct 2019. Given 50 mcg of levothroxyi...

Weeracht

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Breakfast and Levothyroxine

Hi everyone! I'm looking for breakfast ideas. I take levothyroxine at 7am, so within the next 4 hours I know to avoid multivitamins and anything containing...

Hi everyone! I'm looking for breakfast ideas. I take levothyroxine at 7am, so w...

Biloxi

•4 years ago

25 Replies

9mths after starting T3

Hidden thanks for your pm! I’m skiing in Bansko atm. Life is good 🤗

NWA6

•4 years ago

7 Replies

When to take t3 before blood test on t3/t4 combo?

Hi everyone, I have a blood test tomorrow - my first on a combo t3/t4 dose and I am very confused about when to take t3. I know to stop levo 24hrs before but...

Hi everyone, I have a blood test tomorrow - my first on a combo t3/t4 dose and ...

liaratsoni

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Is bladder incontinence a hypo symptom?

As per usual, trying to sort the wheat from the chaff. I have a chronic cough, post nasal drip, and a lot of sneezing, all of which sometimes ease a little, on...

As per usual, trying to sort the wheat from the chaff. I have a chronic cough, p...

Wetsuiter

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Not ovulating - need to get optimal!

Hi all, I increased levo dose from 50 to 75mcg around 2 months ago. I am trying to get optimal as not ovulating regularly and trying for our second baby for...

Hi all, I increased levo dose from 50 to 75mcg around 2 months ago. I am trying ...

Ljdaly74

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Trouble swallowing and lump in throat - 5 weeks now

Can anyone help? Has anyone had this and what helped? I really don't think it's anxiety. The gp tries to put everything down to anxiety. He won't test my...

Can anyone help? Has anyone had this and what helped? I really don't think it's ...

BeckieC

•4 years ago

35 Replies

Starting Journey with T3 - need advice :)

Hi all, I have moved my story to my profile I have just started taking T3 and have questions about dosage. I research different brands of T3 and manged to...

Hi all, I have moved my story to my profile I have just started taking T3 and h...

lizziee1234

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Posting results

Hi new here! Is it poss to post more than one photo i have quite a lot results screen shotted!

Hi new here! Is it poss to post more than one photo i have quite a lot results s...

Ljdaly74

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Too much of too little

Hi,my last TS H a few weeks ago was 0.26,no range given no t3 either.I got it tested as was feeling more off than I usually do,a bit fuzzy ,headache and eyes...

Hi,my last TS H a few weeks ago was 0.26,no range given no t3 either.I got it t...

susiebow

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Upcoming surgery...what do I say about self medicating Levo?

Hi, I have knee surgery planned and my pre-op assessment is mid March. One of the requirements is to list all prescription meds. As I am currently out on my...

Hi, I have knee surgery planned and my pre-op assessment is mid March. One of th...

ZippyAppletush

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Hand pain

1 week after being diagnosed and switching from 50 mcg Levothyroxine to 30 mg armor thyroid, my hands and feet feel swollen and hurt again..they went up 15 mg...

1 week after being diagnosed and switching from 50 mcg Levothyroxine to 30 mg ar...

Bestisyettocome

•4 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for February 2020

T3 still below mid range - advice on dosage please

Pain in legs due to levothyroxine

Reliable source of T3?

Needing some additional help so after some research I’m going to get an appointment to see Dr Paul Jenkins at the endocrine centre in london

T3

Looking for help

Changing from NDT to Levo +T3 topup

Seeking a Natural Holistic Endocrine doctor

Should iron be taken with food or away from food?

Teva packaged as Northstar

TSH/FT4/FT3 RESULTS

SUPPLEMENTS REVEALED - Episode 6 is now live for 21 hours

T3 - Heart - adrenals / thyroid goitre

T3 advice

Stress free

When is the best time to get Medichecks thyroid blood test???

Levothyroxine manufacturer’s

Latest Results

Under active thyroid

Breakfast and Levothyroxine

9mths after starting T3

When to take t3 before blood test on t3/t4 combo?

Is bladder incontinence a hypo symptom?

Not ovulating - need to get optimal!

Trouble swallowing and lump in throat - 5 weeks now

Starting Journey with T3 - need advice :)

Posting results

Too much of too little

Upcoming surgery...what do I say about self medicating Levo?

Hand pain

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