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Hypothyroid symptoms while on Levothyroxine

Hi, I am currently on 50mg of Levothyroxine after being diagnosed with an under active thyroid and Hashimoto's. For a while my TSH levels have been unstable...

Hi, I am currently on 50mg of Levothyroxine after being diagnosed with an under ...

blueberryoats

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Immune support

Some time ago I referred to Lamberts Immune - Strength. I was taking this on a Medical Herbalist’s advice . The product contains concentrated berry juices...

Some time ago I referred to Lamberts Immune - Strength. I was taking this on a M...

Treepie

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Information from several 'think out of the box' doctors/specialists re the Thyroid Gland

I came across this a few minutes ago: Many on the forum will be familiar with some of these doctors named. "Pure T3 Thyroid and Stories of Recovery from...

I came across this a few minutes ago: Many on the forum will be familiar with so...

shaws

Administrator•4 years ago

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NHS Guidelines for TSH when on Levo

Hi I have seen a few post here that say that when on Levothyroxine, NHS guidelines say that the aim is to get TSH below 1 (or at least below 2). I can’t find...

Hi I have seen a few post here that say that when on Levothyroxine, NHS guidelin...

medwards

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Cortisol saliva test, please help

Hi lovely folks, Just received cortisol and DHEA saliva results. DHEA morning 305(80-632) DHEA evening 42(8-145) 6 month ago my cortisol was...

Hi lovely folks, Just received cortisol and DHEA saliva results. DHEA morning ...

olga67

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Advice on latest blood tests please

I’d appreciate your advice and feedback on my latest blood test results and endocrinologist visit. I have been taking 3x12.5mcg of T3 for the last 3 months....

I’d appreciate your advice and feedback on my latest blood test results and endo...

LynLyn

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Underactive thyroid

I've got an underactive thyroid but I've never been told how I got it or if it is the Hashi type,( it was discovered in a routine check up about 20 yrs ago) I...

I've got an underactive thyroid but I've never been told how I got it or if it i...

Abbey21

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Help with Blood test results please-Hashimotos/Hypo please

My symptoms have persisted since being diagnosed in July 2019 although GP says bloods are fine and symptoms must mean something else. I have an endo...

My symptoms have persisted since being diagnosed in July 2019 although GP says b...

Lassithi

•4 years ago

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4 Weeks in T3 T4 combo

As you all know I am now after quite a few years of pushing due to bad conversion on T 3 along with my T4. The Endo prescribed 20 mg T3 along side my T4 of...

As you all know I am now after quite a few years of pushing due to bad conversio...

Nellups

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Importance of knowing your normal temperature post by petros31

I have been asked to post this link to a post I found by petros31 on a different HU forum PMRGCAuk, by BadHare, as it may be of interest to people here:...

I have been asked to post this link to a post I found by petros31 on a different...

TSH110

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Hyperthyroidism

I have hyperthyroidism along with severe TED. I have had IV steroids over the last 3 weeks & am on Carbimazole which means my immune system is compromised. How...

I have hyperthyroidism along with severe TED. I have had IV steroids over the la...

Nina-j

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid UK Statement regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Thyroid UK have received enquiries about whether people with thyroid disease are at an increased risk of coronavirus (COVID-19). We have checked with our...

Thyroid UK have received enquiries about whether people with thyroid disease are...

lynmynott

Partner•4 years ago

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Compromised Immune System?

With all the Coronavirus advice regarding self-isolating for the elderly or people with underlying health conditions and people with a compromised immune...

With all the Coronavirus advice regarding self-isolating for the elderly or peop...

HJC321

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Confusion

I did a blood with blue horizon end of Jan & my gp was worried about my low serum folate & high crp & ferritin so did another blood test (photo attached). Now...

I did a blood with blue horizon end of Jan & my gp was worried about my low seru...

Kazza8

•4 years ago

16 Replies

New nodule after total thyroidectomy

I had a total thyroidectomy in August, RAI in September followed by full body scan which showed uptake only in thyroid area. I had an ultrasound last week...

I had a total thyroidectomy in August, RAI in September followed by full body sc...

Berner

•4 years ago

3 Replies

My first ever Medichecks results -need help please

Hi, I have received my first thyroid results back from Medichecks. Can someone let me know if this is good or there is room for improvement. I have been...

Hi, I have received my first thyroid results back from Medichecks. Can someone l...

Janaains

•4 years ago

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Latest results finally have a Ft3 result ! any opinions on results ?

I finally have T3 results : I ended up going private this time so finally have a FT3 result ,I know I need to increase my eltroxin based on these results...

I finally have T3 results : I ended up going private this time so finally have a...

curlymom

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Nodule

I have a nodule in my thyroid

Varda123456

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Results help please

I received my results (through Blue Horizon) and need some help in interpreting these. The reason I did my own blood test is because I am not being tested for...

I received my results (through Blue Horizon) and need some help in interpreting ...

missam

•4 years ago

8 Replies

madness of king George. Was it thyroid?

I was reading up about George the third the other day, looking at his portraits and it looks clear to me that he had thyroid eye disease and symptoms of...

I was reading up about George the third the other day, looking at his portraits ...

mandyjane

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Free T3 or Free T4 Levels - Symptoms?

Hi All, Are symptoms caused by free t3 or free t4 levels? My free t3 levels are right at the top of the range (they have never been this high before) and i am...

Hi All, Are symptoms caused by free t3 or free t4 levels? My free t3 levels are ...

Sarahlouise1980

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Mary Shomans advice on COVID-19

I’ve read this advice from Mary Shomon / it was recommended by someone who responded to my query about heightened risk to those of us with Hashimoto’s....

I’ve read this advice from Mary Shomon / it was recommended by someone who respo...

McMurtagh

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Under active thyroid high bmi and corona virus

Hi i had a baby 15 weeks ago and I'm at the highest my weight has ever been now making my bmi 42 shocking I also have a autoimmune under active thyroid. I know...

Hi i had a baby 15 weeks ago and I'm at the highest my weight has ever been now ...

nettiboo1982

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Throat

When I swallow I get a clicking crunching sound in my throat and it hurts and sometimes something comes up and brakes. And also my throat is clogged and...

When I swallow I get a clicking crunching sound in my throat and it hurts and so...

Shayma14

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Addressing rt3 issues + cortisol

Iam addressing now rt3 issues .my rt3 was 15 which is pretty high as bottom range should be 10. I was on 2 grains of nDT and experienced hypo symptoms...

Iam addressing now rt3 issues .my rt3 was 15 which is pretty high as bottom rang...

Ari3

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Low Body Temperature and Hypothyroidism? 35.5 C is the OK?

Hi All I’ve joined the site recently and posted a couple of times. Last night I hunted out my thermometer in case I have to check my temp for the coronavirus....

Hi All I’ve joined the site recently and posted a couple of times. Last night I...

Stanleydoggy

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Iodine and salt in Hoshimotos thyroid

I recently read a article where the writer wrote that she lost weight in Hoshimotos thyroid on a diet that consisted of iodine and taking extra salt daily. I...

I recently read a article where the writer wrote that she lost weight in Hoshimo...

Suzi_

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Adrenal endo recommendations please

Has anyone seen an endo in Kettering hospital they could recommend I’m new to the area and as I’m getting nowhere fast here,(just cancelled private endo),I’m...

Has anyone seen an endo in Kettering hospital they could recommend I’m new to th...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid disease & Corona-19

Have you been wondering how your thyroid condition might affect your risk related to Coronavirus? This should help: It was last updated on the 10th March...

Have you been wondering how your thyroid condition might affect your risk relate...

MissFG

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Chemist can’t get my levothyroxine

I have only had one brand of levo for years made by wockhardt. My local chemist cannot get any supplies and I’m wondering if there is a suitable alternative if...

I have only had one brand of levo for years made by wockhardt. My local chemist ...

Flecmac

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for March 2020

Hypothyroid symptoms while on Levothyroxine

Immune support

Information from several 'think out of the box' doctors/specialists re the Thyroid Gland

NHS Guidelines for TSH when on Levo

Cortisol saliva test, please help

Advice on latest blood tests please

Underactive thyroid

Help with Blood test results please-Hashimotos/Hypo please

4 Weeks in T3 T4 combo

Importance of knowing your normal temperature post by petros31

Hyperthyroidism

Thyroid UK Statement regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Compromised Immune System?

Confusion

New nodule after total thyroidectomy

My first ever Medichecks results -need help please

Latest results finally have a Ft3 result ! any opinions on results ?

Nodule

Results help please

madness of king George. Was it thyroid?

Free T3 or Free T4 Levels - Symptoms?

Mary Shomans advice on COVID-19

Under active thyroid high bmi and corona virus

Throat

Addressing rt3 issues + cortisol

Low Body Temperature and Hypothyroidism? 35.5 C is the OK?

Iodine and salt in Hoshimotos thyroid

Adrenal endo recommendations please

Thyroid disease & Corona-19

Chemist can’t get my levothyroxine

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