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Important New Study: Low CSF/serum fT4 Ratio Associated with Decreased Quality of Life

Low CSF/serum ratio of free T4 is associated with decreased quality of life in mild hypothyroidism – A pilot study The study...

Low CSF/serum ratio of free T4 is associated with decreased quality of life in m...

jimh111

•5 years ago

34 Replies

Confusing Blood Test Results

Hi, I'd welcome your thoughts on recent results please, some seem a bit strange and I'm unsure whether I need to change dose (currently on 50mg Levothyroxine...

Hi, I'd welcome your thoughts on recent results please, some seem a bit strange ...

ShonaGreen

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Patient access - medical record access removed

Has anyone had their access to their medical records removed from Patient Access? I checked on 12th March and it was OK and then I checked today, no access,...

Has anyone had their access to their medical records removed from Patient Access...

Rita-D

•5 years ago

52 Replies

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Elevated FT4 and TSH

I’m on 100 Levothyroxine. My FT 4 andTSH are both elevated. Any ideas what the problem might be?

I’m on 100 Levothyroxine. My FT 4 andTSH are both elevated. Any ideas what the p...

Janice46

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Cognitive decline... seeking information.

Hi all Firstly, please forgive the very long post.... 😔 I was diagnosed with autoimmune Grave's disease in 2010! I was severely unwell. I tried medication for...

Hi all Firstly, please forgive the very long post.... 😔 I was diagnosed with au...

Lisajane7

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Personalised thyroid treatment

This is getting more and more attention esp in the US. There is to be a miniconference on this: American Thyroid Association Satellite Symposium...

This is getting more and more attention esp in the US. There is to be a minicon...

diogenes

Remembering•5 years ago

10 Replies

Optimal serum levels for thyroid antibodies?

Hello all, I hope you are all doing and staying as well and safe as can be. I have been looking over my most recent blood test results (a few months old) and...

Hello all, I hope you are all doing and staying as well and safe as can be. I ha...

LivingWithHT

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Thyroid autoimmunity and coronavirus

I have just read on Thyroid UK that people with thyroid problems doesn’t seem to be at increased risk of developing severe symptoms from coronavirus based on...

I have just read on Thyroid UK that people with thyroid problems doesn’t seem to...

Kari55

•5 years ago

28 Replies

T3

Has anyone had their prescription from the BRI Bristol for T3 reinstated,I am just starting to compose a letter complaining about my treatment any help would...

Has anyone had their prescription from the BRI Bristol for T3 reinstated,I am ...

alderney

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Useful Podcast If You're Feeling Panic At The Moment

I listen to this lady a lot, as I find her voice soothing when I'm restless. The podcast is attached to her business and she does sometimes mention it...

I listen to this lady a lot, as I find her voice soothing when I'm restless. Th...

Wetsuiter

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Liothyronine 20 microgram

I’m on the above T3, I picked up my new prescription today from the chemist, looked under the label they had put on over the container as wanted to check...

I’m on the above T3, I picked up my new prescription today from the chemist, loo...

Nellups

•5 years ago

59 Replies

VitD and Folate supplements

Hi everyone, I’ve been advised to supplement my VitD and folate and I was wondering if all brands are the same or is there any certain brand that’s better. I...

Hi everyone, I’ve been advised to supplement my VitD and folate and I was wonder...

Welly73

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Advice on latest Results please

I’ve been on 137.5mcg Levothyroxine since December 2019 to date. I’m puzzled why the current results are less than optimal and fluctuating since December 2019...

I’ve been on 137.5mcg Levothyroxine since December 2019 to date. I’m puzzled why...

Sami-M

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Faulty gene testing

Hi all my Endo wants me to get that gene test done, ive looked on line but it always has a charge for counselling too and i do not need that as my Endo has...

Hi all my Endo wants me to get that gene test done, ive looked on line but it al...

Angelic69

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Are those of us with hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s) at heightened risk of Covid-19

My employers want to identify those at heightened risk. Am I (Hypothyroidism/Hashimoto’s) in a higher risk group?

My employers want to identify those at heightened risk. Am I (Hypothyroidism/Ha...

McMurtagh

•5 years ago

46 Replies

Senior female Hoshimotos thyroid

Feel tired, bloated, weight gain and depressed. Usually active and cheerful person, feel rundown! Been on 45 mg Armour thyroid. Due for blood test later this...

Feel tired, bloated, weight gain and depressed. Usually active and cheerful pers...

Suzi_

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Joint pain

Hi is anyone else getting joint pain while taking activis for under active Thyroid,also I’m having a lot of pain in my left side under my ribs

Hi is anyone else getting joint pain while taking activis for under active Thyro...

Dawny08

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Recent blood test results

Hi all, I was diagnosed with graves disease last year and underwent radioactive iodine treatment. I have had regular bloods and just wanted some advice...

Hi all, I was diagnosed with graves disease last year and underwent radioactive ...

AliciaH2018

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Having real trouble with T3 dosage/symptoms

Hi everyone, Sorry to post again but I am still having real trouble with T3 and I just don't know what to do. Levo did absolutely nothing for me and just 75mcg...

Hi everyone, Sorry to post again but I am still having real trouble with T3 and ...

liaratsoni

•5 years ago

28 Replies

A new paper strongly linking chronic kidney disease and lowered creatine disposal rate with hypothyroidism & TPOAb

This paper just out in Thyroid shows a strong link between chronic kidney disease and hypothyroidism and TPOAb, leading to a poorer action of disposal of...

This paper just out in Thyroid shows a strong link between chronic kidney diseas...

diogenes

Remembering•5 years ago

19 Replies

Thyroid S v naturethroid

Hi there, I’m just wondering if anyone can PM me a reliable source for thyroid s. Having read the articles on STTM, I am thinking of switching from...

Hi there, I’m just wondering if anyone can PM me a reliable source for thyroid s...

CBann

•5 years ago

2 Replies

T3 Supplier please

I have been on a combo of NDT & T3 (Greek) for a couple of years now but I am running low on T3. My usual supplier is not responding to my emails, could...

I have been on a combo of NDT & T3 (Greek) for a couple of years now but I am ru...

Suesews

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Stopiing B&R by myself

Hi all, 21.febr Tsh 0.05, T3 7.2 T4 20.1 Took 20mg carb a week and started Block and Replace 40mg carb+75mcg Levothyroxine. I have a week of B&R treatment...

Hi all, 21.febr Tsh 0.05, T3 7.2 T4 20.1 Took 20mg carb a week and started Blo...

Denisa87

•5 years ago

40 Replies

Does anyone else have swollen eyelids in the morning?

Hello lovely forum members, I have Hashimotos & (mild) TED. My eye dryness, grittiness & pain seem to have subsided (thankfully) but I’m waking up again with...

Hello lovely forum members, I have Hashimotos & (mild) TED. My eye dryness, grit...

Buddy195

Administrator•5 years ago

14 Replies

Keep away from surgery

Good morning ❤️ I had an appointment at my surgery on Monday 16th March to fill in a form with the doctor for my universal credit assessment appointment. I was...

Good morning ❤️ I had an appointment at my surgery on Monday 16th March to fill ...

birkie

•5 years ago

20 Replies

has anyone had radio iodine therapy? if you did what were the effects? Also has anyone had ayurveda treatment?

thank you for your contribution.

ednafdg

•5 years ago

47 Replies

Vitamin C and Corona virus

This is not new since vitamin C has been known to behave as an antiviral for decades. Yesterday a functional doctor explained how it works but this came to me...

This is not new since vitamin C has been known to behave as an antiviral for dec...

Magda123

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Coronavirus cases in your area interactive map

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11169134/coronavirus-cases-in-your-area-interactive-uk-map/

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11169134/coronavirus-cases-in-your-area-interactiv...

cc120

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Buying Armour & other NDT

Hi, Can someone private message me on how/ where I can buy NDT without a prescription? And which is best, I have only taken Armour for years. Also, if get a...

Hi, Can someone private message me on how/ where I can buy NDT without a prescri...

chrysanth

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Armour prescription NHS Endocrinologist & buying Armour

Hi Everyone, I have been taking Armour for 19 years and have been great on it. First prescribed by the late wonderful Dr Skinner, my GP has continued...

Hi Everyone, I have been taking Armour for 19 years and have been great on it. F...

chrysanth

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for March 2020

Important New Study: Low CSF/serum fT4 Ratio Associated with Decreased Quality of Life

Confusing Blood Test Results

Patient access - medical record access removed

Elevated FT4 and TSH

Cognitive decline... seeking information.

Personalised thyroid treatment

Optimal serum levels for thyroid antibodies?

Thyroid autoimmunity and coronavirus

T3

Useful Podcast If You're Feeling Panic At The Moment

Liothyronine 20 microgram

VitD and Folate supplements

Advice on latest Results please

Faulty gene testing

Are those of us with hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s) at heightened risk of Covid-19

Senior female Hoshimotos thyroid

Joint pain

Recent blood test results

Having real trouble with T3 dosage/symptoms

A new paper strongly linking chronic kidney disease and lowered creatine disposal rate with hypothyroidism & TPOAb

Thyroid S v naturethroid

T3 Supplier please

Stopiing B&R by myself

Does anyone else have swollen eyelids in the morning?

Keep away from surgery

has anyone had radio iodine therapy? if you did what were the effects? Also has anyone had ayurveda treatment?

Vitamin C and Corona virus

Coronavirus cases in your area interactive map

Buying Armour & other NDT

Armour prescription NHS Endocrinologist & buying Armour

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