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Mercury Pharma Eltroxin versus Actavis?

I'd like to get some opinions on preferences please

NikNok777

•4 years ago

22 Replies

How Washing with Soap is more effective against Coronavirus

Advice from an epidemiologist: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/mar/12/science-soap-kills-coronavirus-alcohol-based-disinfectants

Advice from an epidemiologist: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/m...

Polaris

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Heading towards hypothyroidism?

Hi all new here. Been symptomatic for a few years now. Thinking maybe thyroid related. Or barking up the wrong tree? My latest levels are TSH 3.53...

Hi all new here. Been symptomatic for a few years now. Thinking maybe thyroid re...

Sophie2009

•4 years ago

25 Replies

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New member (long post)

Just joined and am looking forward to being a member of this dynamic forum:-) I just turned 50 (woman) and was diagnosed with Hashimoto´s in January 2001 right...

Just joined and am looking forward to being a member of this dynamic forum:-) I ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

30 Replies

Endocrine appointment cancelled

Hello everyone My 1 year old has congenital (suspected Central) hypothyroidism he is TSH deficient, we had his 3 monthly endocrine appointment in April and it...

Hello everyone My 1 year old has congenital (suspected Central) hypothyroidism ...

Moz20

•4 years ago

3 Replies

prednisolone 5mg

Hello Im currently taking 6 prednisolone 5mg daily ,I have been on the NHS site and read " Make sure your doctor is aware if you have" and on the list is...

Hello Im currently taking 6 prednisolone 5mg daily ,I have been on the NHS site...

Phronsias2

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Hi, I’m a new member and know so little about my thyroid condition. I’d like some advice!

I was finally diagnosed with an under active thyroid about 5 years ago and have hovered around 125mcg of levothyroxine. As far as I knew, that was it, problem...

I was finally diagnosed with an under active thyroid about 5 years ago and have ...

Lizlife

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Inflammation or T3

I’ve developed a burning feeling in the back of my upper arms I’ve had it for about 6 weeks now and now travelling down to my right hip, I feel like it’s right...

I’ve developed a burning feeling in the back of my upper arms I’ve had it for ab...

Simplyred57

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Headaches and Hypo'ism

Does anyone get regular headaches with their hypothyroidism please?

Leejones

•4 years ago

5 Replies

New bloods and cortisol readings help please

I did a three point saliva 8am - .21 mcg/dL. 8-10 am .04-.56 range 12noon. <.03. < or = .21 7pm. < .03. <...

I did a three point saliva 8am - .21 mcg/dL. 8-10 am .04-.56 range 1...

PittsburghKris

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Questions for endocrinologist

Hi everyone, I’ve been recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism after having the usual symptoms (elevated heart rate, extreme fatigue, weight loss, hot flushes...

Hi everyone, I’ve been recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism after having the ...

Selina-E

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Dental issues since Grave's diagnosed....

Does anyone have dental knowledge or experiance?? Since I was diagnosed my dental health has declined rapidly. To the point I have 6 teeth left at the top and...

Does anyone have dental knowledge or experiance?? Since I was diagnosed my denta...

Lisajane7

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Does anyone do Reverse T3 testing in the uk?

I suspect my girlfriend has Thyroid problems. I can only find companies doing TSH, T4, and T3 does anyone know a company that also does reverse T3

I suspect my girlfriend has Thyroid problems. I can only find companies doing TS...

RABIDFOX

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Has anyone taken Propylthiouracil PTU rather than Carbimazole?

Hi I'm wanting to hear from people who changed from carbimazole to PTU because they had side effects from it. Carbimazole causes joint pain and lead legs for...

Hi I'm wanting to hear from people who changed from carbimazole to PTU because t...

Janemariaclark

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Body pain and headaches

For the past 7 weeks I have been driven crazy with headaches and this past week body aches especially my back. I upped my thyroxine from 62mcg to 75mcg 4 weeks...

For the past 7 weeks I have been driven crazy with headaches and this past week ...

magsyh

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Teva T3 and Cynomel T3

Hi all I currently take 25mcg of Grossman Cynomel and have today picked up from my GP 20mcg T3 Teva. I will cut my 25mcg into 4 and take one with the 20mcg...

Hi all I currently take 25mcg of Grossman Cynomel and have today picked up from...

Lindsayf

•4 years ago

3 Replies

New symptoms of burning pain & calf pain / pins & needles & numb toes after increase in levo !

Hi everyone - I’ve been on this forum a few times with chronic head burning neuralgia, neck stiffness, jaw pain & ear tinnitus/ hypersensitivity. Recently I...

Hi everyone - I’ve been on this forum a few times with chronic head burning neur...

Toto88

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Medication/Dosage Question

Hi, Sorry in advance for the really long post, but i'm kind of loss for things to do. Just a query really, I had my thyroid completely removed in early 2013...

Hi, Sorry in advance for the really long post, but i'm kind of loss for things ...

Leaht

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Unable to contact Springfield Pharmacy

Good morning Hope you are all keeping as well as can be in these worrying times. I am unable to make contact with Sringfield Pharmacy to organise my...

Good morning Hope you are all keeping as well as can be in these worrying times....

csavery8753

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Paul Robinson's new website

Sorry if you've seen this before. Paul Robinson has launched a new website. It has a wealth of thyroid information... A good read....

Sorry if you've seen this before. Paul Robinson has launched a new website. It h...

suztango

•4 years ago

1 Reply

New results from blue horizons

Hi all Could anyone offer any comments please. I am disappointed my tsh hasn't risen more (as i know thats all the gp would look at) Not diagnosis with...

Hi all Could anyone offer any comments please. I am disappointed my tsh hasn't ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

8 Replies

T3 Suppliers

A licence has been given for T3 5mcg tablets in the UK. As a consequence the (already high) cost of these has tripled. Can anybody help me source Liothyronine?...

A licence has been given for T3 5mcg tablets in the UK. As a consequence the (al...

Dogknox

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Contact Scrumbler

Hi I would like to pm Scrumbler how do I do it please?

moleland

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Question

Does T3 medicine take your hair out??

GAMBLETRICIA

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Dry eyes

Hi all, any recommendations on what to do for very dry eyes please. I use Thealoz Duo Gel at night but it makes my eyes sore if I use it in the day too.

Hi all, any recommendations on what to do for very dry eyes please. I use Thealo...

lesbud1

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Paracetamol and Levothyroxine

I had a knee replacement 8 weeks ago and although I am recovering well, I still need to take painkillers and will for some time apparently. I no longer need to...

I had a knee replacement 8 weeks ago and although I am recovering well, I still ...

Loobs39

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Breathing trouble

Does anyone have breathing trouble associated with hypothyroidism. I went to a pulmonologist and They couldn't find anything wrong with my lungs. I was...

Does anyone have breathing trouble associated with hypothyroidism. I went to a p...

Bobbobby

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Update

Not sure if I should have started a new Post or continued my previous one - sorry! And double sorry - because it's lengthy. I duly attended my appointment...

Not sure if I should have started a new Post or continued my previous one - sorr...

Maggiesmum

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Blood results back - heading towards hypothyroidism?

Hi - I've posted a few times, so I'll give a quick recap (all the full info is in my previous posts): 7/2/20 - diagnosed with acute thyroiditis - in...

Hi - I've posted a few times, so I'll give a quick recap (all the full info is i...

KayS68

•4 years ago

12 Replies

covid19

if you get covid19 and symptoms start how many days you will be il and how many days symtoms wil get worse? any one knows say if you have fever...

if you get covid19 and symptoms start how many days you will be il and h...

weazle74

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for March 2020

Mercury Pharma Eltroxin versus Actavis?

How Washing with Soap is more effective against Coronavirus

Heading towards hypothyroidism?

New member (long post)

Endocrine appointment cancelled

prednisolone 5mg

Hi, I’m a new member and know so little about my thyroid condition. I’d like some advice!

Inflammation or T3

Headaches and Hypo'ism

New bloods and cortisol readings help please

Questions for endocrinologist

Dental issues since Grave's diagnosed....

Does anyone do Reverse T3 testing in the uk?

Has anyone taken Propylthiouracil PTU rather than Carbimazole?

Body pain and headaches

Teva T3 and Cynomel T3

New symptoms of burning pain & calf pain / pins & needles & numb toes after increase in levo !

Medication/Dosage Question

Unable to contact Springfield Pharmacy

Paul Robinson's new website

New results from blue horizons

T3 Suppliers

Contact Scrumbler

Question

Dry eyes

Paracetamol and Levothyroxine

Breathing trouble

Update

Blood results back - heading towards hypothyroidism?

covid19

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