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Endocrinologist - Recommendation

Hi Not been here for a while. Hello once again 😀 Would any of you kindly recommend an Endocrinologist based in the North East of England who is open minded to...

Hi Not been here for a while. Hello once again 😀 Would any of you kindly recomm...

High_Valour

•4 years ago

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2nd blood results since diagnosis

Had another set of bloods come back today, back in December my medication was reduced from 7 days to taking Levo 6 days a week. Doctor has now said I need to...

Had another set of bloods come back today, back in December my medication was re...

Bubble214

•4 years ago

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New Topic - Corona Virus

Given the current Corona Virus / covid-19 issues, and the obvious interest members have, I have created a brand new Topic which can be selected...

Given the current Corona Virus / covid-19 issues, and the obvious interest membe...

helvella

Administrator•4 years ago

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Timings for blood tests

SlowDragon i have my rearranged blood test through blue horizons and surprisingly the nurse is coming at 8am. My last blood tests were 9am. Will this cause an...

SlowDragon i have my rearranged blood test through blue horizons and surprisingl...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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What can we all do to spread some positivity?

I am a woman in my 70's, living in the U S. I am on this site because I, along with my husband and daughter, have hypothyroidism. Here in the U S, we are just...

I am a woman in my 70's, living in the U S. I am on this site because I, along w...

jjf255

•4 years ago

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Consultant appointment

I finally had my appointment after suffering with graves. It was over very quick no bloods, just took my pulse. Was in there for 15 mins, then out again. Plan...

I finally had my appointment after suffering with graves. It was over very quick...

Hkm2281

•4 years ago

23 Replies

New Community - The Positive Wellbeing During Self- Isolation

There is a new community on HealthUnlocked set up by the HealthUnlocked Team: "The Positive Wellbeing During Self-Isolation community is meant to provide a...

There is a new community on HealthUnlocked set up by the HealthUnlocked Team: "T...

lynmynott

Partner•4 years ago

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Help with results and consultant visit please

I've been increasing my meds the last 9 months in the hope that I will feel better. It has not worked!! That may be down to the fact that I went down with...

I've been increasing my meds the last 9 months in the hope that I will feel bett...

dizzy864

•4 years ago

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Thyroid Resistence - With "Normal" Blood Results?????

I have all the main hypothyroid symptoms right down to having lost the outer 1/3 of my eyebrows, weight gain, edema, internal shaking and feeling heart is...

I have all the main hypothyroid symptoms right down to having lost the outer 1/3...

ASkepticalConsumer

•4 years ago

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Hi there, does anyone on here know about and understand the link between hypothyroidism,adrenal insufficiency and oestrogen dominance.

I've done a lot of research and all 3 conditions can co-exist at the same time. Got an endo appointment on 6th April (if it goes ahead) but believe some...

I've done a lot of research and all 3 conditions can co-exist at the same time. ...

sobs1962

•4 years ago

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Early Blood Draw

I approached Medichecks the other, and following advice from here, I asked about the possibilty of a blood draw before 9.00 am. The visiting nurses don't...

I approached Medichecks the other, and following advice from here, I asked about...

reelingenious

•4 years ago

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Asthma + Hashimotos ... Am I at risk from catching Corona virus?

Been trying to find a straight answer to this so please forgive me if I’m repeating a question. I have Moderate Asthma along side Hashimotos and a couple of...

Been trying to find a straight answer to this so please forgive me if I’m repeat...

Quasarlis

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Your thoughts please

Hi guys, I have just had my latest results back following the addition of Metavive I to my Levi (125mcg daily. I introduced Metavive I approx. 5 moths ago,...

Hi guys, I have just had my latest results back following the addition of Metavi...

Mandy2007

•4 years ago

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l-Lysine

I have been diagnosed with shingles and recommended to take L-Lysine 500 mgs on an empty stomach. Will I still have to leave it an hour after I take my...

I have been diagnosed with shingles and recommended to take L-Lysine 500 mgs on ...

Citta

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Autoimmune disease and blood group

Just reading a newspaper report that researchers in China found a possible connection between blood group A and susceptability to infection from Coronavirus....

Just reading a newspaper report that researchers in China found a possible conn...

asiatic

•4 years ago

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6 weeks bloods

How do we stand on our repeat 6-7 weeks blood tests I'm due for mine in 2 weeks unfortunately the levoroxine is not working for me and my gp thinks I'm either...

How do we stand on our repeat 6-7 weeks blood tests I'm due for mine in 2 weeks ...

birkie

•4 years ago

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Does having Hashimotos put one in the higher risk category if we acquire Covid19. I only take Synthroid and no immunosuppressant drugs.

Hashimotos and Covid19

Cheri121

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Natural Thyroid products price hike

My daughter has just told me her Thyroid meds’ from Thailand I believe has just been increased in price by 200% . She is having to pay for expensive private...

My daughter has just told me her Thyroid meds’ from Thailand I believe has just ...

Catseyes235

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus hospital appointments cancelled

Appointments have been cancelled the ultrasound scan and the follow up with the Endo in April due to coronavirus the hospital will review again in 3 months...

Appointments have been cancelled the ultrasound scan and the follow up with the ...

Angel20

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Another reason why hypos may have trouble absorbing nutrients

In the midst of trying to figure out my own situation, I found this article that talks about the small intestine in hypothyroid and hyperthyroid rats....

In the midst of trying to figure out my own situation, I found this article that...

ilyfunnybunny

•4 years ago

4 Replies

NHS 111

Hi I just got off the phone with 111, I explained I have Hypothyroidism and am heat intolerant so am prone to a high temperature but my reason for ringing is...

Hi I just got off the phone with 111, I explained I have Hypothyroidism and am h...

Phronsias2

•4 years ago

37 Replies

Advice please.

Hi hope you can help me out . 7 weeks ago I had pneumonia and sepsis . Was very poorly but am now recovered, chest X-ray clear etc. I had blood tests as I’m...

Hi hope you can help me out . 7 weeks ago I had pneumonia and sepsis . Was ver...

Mum24

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Am I more at risk of Corona virus?

Am I considered high risk for Corona virus if I have Hashimoto’s. I work for the NHS and they have asked if I should be self isolating. I have no idea if I am...

Am I considered high risk for Corona virus if I have Hashimoto’s. I work for the...

nibo

•4 years ago

30 Replies

What do my new levels mean? Been taking levo for six weeks. Many thanks.

Good evening! Please can I have some advice on my levels? Have included previous blood levels below. Many thanks!!!!! FYI Have been taking Levo 50mcg since...

Good evening! Please can I have some advice on my levels? Have included previou...

Flashgirl

•4 years ago

8 Replies

T3 only

Hello I have been taking T3 only after being on NDT for over 7 years. I have been dealing with night sweats for over 7 years and since I have been taking T3...

Hello I have been taking T3 only after being on NDT for over 7 years. I have be...

dragonfly76

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Metavive II dosing after Thyroid S

Hi all, I recently asked for advice on what to do as my Thyroid S was stopped in France and many advised to temporarily go with Metavive. My Metavive II...

Hi all, I recently asked for advice on what to do as my Thyroid S was stopped i...

AnnaSo

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Bloods just in

Hi, After being very ill for a month and ending up in A&E which was due to a reaction with the contraceptive implant, my thyroid was also checked and my TSH...

Hi, After being very ill for a month and ending up in A&E which was due to a rea...

Muddy1980

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Thyroid Ranges

My daughter and I picked up our copy of our blood test today. We noticed that the ranges on our results for our TSH 0.3 - 5.0 and Free T4 7.9 - 16.0 were the...

My daughter and I picked up our copy of our blood test today. We noticed that t...

corena7

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Covid - 19

I have been following posts relating to Covid-19 with interest. I have been mpletely taken in by my own understanding and sources including BTF about risk to...

I have been following posts relating to Covid-19 with interest. I have been mp...

Miffie

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Are we more at risk?

Hi All and I hope everyone is well and remains so. Just thought this might be worth sharing... I spoke to my GP yesterday via phone. He said at this time...

Hi All and I hope everyone is well and remains so. Just thought this might be wo...

Mrsbuns

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for March 2020

Endocrinologist - Recommendation

2nd blood results since diagnosis

New Topic - Corona Virus

Timings for blood tests

What can we all do to spread some positivity?

Consultant appointment

New Community - The Positive Wellbeing During Self- Isolation

Help with results and consultant visit please

Thyroid Resistence - With "Normal" Blood Results?????

Hi there, does anyone on here know about and understand the link between hypothyroidism,adrenal insufficiency and oestrogen dominance.

Early Blood Draw

Asthma + Hashimotos ... Am I at risk from catching Corona virus?

Your thoughts please

l-Lysine

Autoimmune disease and blood group

6 weeks bloods

Does having Hashimotos put one in the higher risk category if we acquire Covid19. I only take Synthroid and no immunosuppressant drugs.

Natural Thyroid products price hike

Coronavirus hospital appointments cancelled

Another reason why hypos may have trouble absorbing nutrients

NHS 111

Advice please.

Am I more at risk of Corona virus?

What do my new levels mean? Been taking levo for six weeks. Many thanks.

T3 only

Metavive II dosing after Thyroid S

Bloods just in

Thyroid Ranges

Covid - 19

Are we more at risk?

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