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Allergy to carbimazole anyone?

So over the least 3 days I have been bitten pretty much all over my body, hands, face, body even ears. So after fumigating my house but not even seeing one...

So over the least 3 days I have been bitten pretty much all over my body, hands,...

Hkm2281

•4 years ago

14 Replies

SWITCHING FROM T3 TO T4/T3

I was on t3 only for 2 years. I need to switch to t4/t3 - i don't want to explain all my history and why i am trying to switch, soo long - So i need FEEDBACK...

I was on t3 only for 2 years. I need to switch to t4/t3 - i don't want to expla...

Dawid86

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Thyroid blood results and dose

Hi I just got blood results back from last Wednesday 7th April. Currently I’m on 100mcg T4 and 5mcg T3. TSH: 0.74 range 0.2-4.5 FT3: 5.2 range 2.5-5.6 FT4:...

Hi I just got blood results back from last Wednesday 7th April. Currently I’m o...

mistygrey

•4 years ago

8 Replies

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Coronavirus and other issues

Hi all, I thought you might be interested to know how coronavirus can affect people with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto. I have both. My husband works at the...

Hi all, I thought you might be interested to know how coronavirus can affect pe...

Yulia2010

•4 years ago

24 Replies

The Spectrum of Thyroid Autoimmunity - Tania Smith

I haven't noticed this latest contribution to understanding from Tania Smith: The Spectrum of Thyroid Autoimmunity By thyroidpatientsca on...

I haven't noticed this latest contribution to understanding from Tania Smith: ...

helvella

Administrator•4 years ago

8 Replies

Contact Seaside Susie

Can you please contact me re DHEA requirement.

posthinking01

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Iron and Folate

Hi all. Can anyone tell me if I should be taking iron and folate? My last results were: Ferritin - 24.2 (13-150 range) Active B12 - 98.1 (>37.5 range) Folate...

Hi all. Can anyone tell me if I should be taking iron and folate? My last resul...

Spangle15

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Iron and Hashimotos

Hi there,hope everyone is keeping safe in this trying time. I have a query. I have Hashimotos but my symptoms would suggest otherwise as I am loosing weight...

Hi there,hope everyone is keeping safe in this trying time. I have a query. I h...

Nini87

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Does this supplement contain anything that could RAISE cortisol levels?

A recent 24 h saliva test showed slightly elevated cortisol levels x 4, and sample nr 4 (10pm-midnight) came back the highest which would explain why I have...

A recent 24 h saliva test showed slightly elevated cortisol levels x 4, and samp...

Hidden

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Bio identical DHEA query

I am trying to source the bio identical hormones DHEA and Progesterone without a prescription as a matter of urgency. I have been on these for 5 years...

I am trying to source the bio identical hormones DHEA and Progesterone without...

Hashimotosucks

•4 years ago

1 Reply

OMG. The "Experts" are Getting More Stupid Every Day

On reading this, all I could say was OMG! https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/vitamin-d-whats-right-level-2016121910893 "In this piece, several of the...

On reading this, all I could say was OMG! https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/v...

vocalEK

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Where in the World... If you've joined this forum fairly recently, you may not have seen this poll.

It's fascinating to see where our members are. https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/polls/141241424/where-in-the-world-do-you-currently-permanently-reside

It's fascinating to see where our members are. https://healthunlocked.com/thyroi...

RedApple

Administrator•4 years ago

2 Replies

Anxiety.

Hi, I'm hypo, diagnosed 3yrs ago and taking 100mg of levothyroxine. I also take CBD Oil for anxiety and vit d supplements. My anxiety has gone through the...

Hi, I'm hypo, diagnosed 3yrs ago and taking 100mg of levothyroxine. I also take ...

Geegee777

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Testing services

Hi, am with Graves disease since 8 months ago, currently on 5 mg carbimasol, prescribed on 18/02. I feel this dosage is too low at moment as my hands started...

Hi, am with Graves disease since 8 months ago, currently on 5 mg carbimasol, pre...

exonks

•4 years ago

1 Reply

GP

Does anyone know of a sympathetic GP in Suffolk as have problems with T3 medication in that my previous practise messed me about for years increasing meds by...

Does anyone know of a sympathetic GP in Suffolk as have problems with T3 medicat...

Raffi3

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Hi, when T3 kickin ?

A few days ago I increased my T3 morning dose(10 to 20mcg) and lowered the levo(125 to 100). Also, I take 5mcg in the afternoon. How long should i wait until I...

A few days ago I increased my T3 morning dose(10 to 20mcg) and lowered the levo(...

hipolion

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Tsh level and dosage

What TSH level was you before put on Levo?? I was 20.58 Tsh and put on 50mg. 8 weeks down the line I am now 4.89 tsh. Should I continue on 50mg or should it...

What TSH level was you before put on Levo?? I was 20.58 Tsh and put on 50mg. 8...

Ela499

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Champix

Not sure if this is the right sight for my question but am wondering if anyone had tried Champix (Varenicline) to give up smkking. I did 19 months ago and had...

Not sure if this is the right sight for my question but am wondering if anyone h...

Raffi3

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Low Amylase

On receiving my Hospital Records I have noted that my last Endo blood results state that my Amylase is low. I know that this is a digestive enzyme and...

On receiving my Hospital Records I have noted that my last Endo blood results st...

nightingale-56

•4 years ago

2 Replies

An overactive thyroid, the effect of taking carbimazole long-term on the immune system

I have ben told that Carbimazole is a drug that 'can' cause your white blood cell count to reduce and so long -term 'can' affect the immune system - causing...

I have ben told that Carbimazole is a drug that 'can' cause your white blood cel...

WestBurrafirth

•4 years ago

19 Replies

T3 anniversary 🥳

It’s a year to the day that I started T3 🙌 I’ve been so well during this time. Part time job, part time college and 4 teenagers. I’ve been so happy over this...

It’s a year to the day that I started T3 🙌 I’ve been so well during this time. ...

NWA6

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Finger Prick Blood Tests

I just wondered how easy it is to collect sufficient blood from a finger prick home blood test such as medichecks? I would prefer to have blood drawn but...

I just wondered how easy it is to collect sufficient blood from a finger prick h...

hackman

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Recent results after being medicated

Hi all, hope everyones keeping well and safe Today had some results back from my TFT Tsh 3.8 after speaking with the doctor 2 month ago he put me 25 mcg of...

Hi all, hope everyones keeping well and safe Today had some results back from my...

jordystreet91

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Vitamins and when to take

I understand the B's should be taken first thing, however I take my first grain of NDT first thing, then try to fit in everything else. I take:- B...

I understand the B's should be taken first thing, however I take my first grain ...

Margo

•4 years ago

38 Replies

The availability of Thyroid-S

There have been many reports about suppliers being out of stock. Below is a message received recently from my supplier: "Ordering items on back order. Does...

There have been many reports about suppliers being out of stock. Below is a mess...

Hidden

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Thyroid S

Hello, is there someone who knows a reliable website to order NDT from Thailand? Because the website where I bought Thyroid S is no longer selling NDT. Thank...

Hello, is there someone who knows a reliable website to order NDT from Thailand?...

N-Vdw

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Bloating and levothyroxine?

I received some insight about this on my last post (super grateful for the responses!) but am still currently lamenting a bit over my situation. My last post...

I received some insight about this on my last post (super grateful for the respo...

lau99

•4 years ago

25 Replies

How many times to take T3 a day?

I’m currently taking it twice a day: half the dose at 12 hour intervals. Is that ok? Should it be more often than that?

I’m currently taking it twice a day: half the dose at 12 hour intervals. Is that...

Hyperbee

•4 years ago

9 Replies

1,000 Count Bottles of Thyroid-S

I will be taking Thyroid-S for the first time. It is a factory sealed 1,000 count bottle. This should last me about 8 months. HOWEVER, if I just take pills...

I will be taking Thyroid-S for the first time. It is a factory sealed 1,000 coun...

veryland

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Thyroid problems?

Do you reckon this guy has thyroid problems? e.g. no eyebrows, recently been in hospital... [Edit: for the record I DON'T have great respect for Boris]......

Do you reckon this guy has thyroid problems? e.g. no eyebrows, recently been in ...

Spareribs

•4 years ago

43 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2020

Allergy to carbimazole anyone?

SWITCHING FROM T3 TO T4/T3

Thyroid blood results and dose

Coronavirus and other issues

The Spectrum of Thyroid Autoimmunity - Tania Smith

Contact Seaside Susie

Iron and Folate

Iron and Hashimotos

Does this supplement contain anything that could RAISE cortisol levels?

Bio identical DHEA query

OMG. The "Experts" are Getting More Stupid Every Day

Where in the World... If you've joined this forum fairly recently, you may not have seen this poll.

Anxiety.

Testing services

GP

Hi, when T3 kickin ?

Tsh level and dosage

Champix

Low Amylase

An overactive thyroid, the effect of taking carbimazole long-term on the immune system

T3 anniversary 🥳

Finger Prick Blood Tests

Recent results after being medicated

Vitamins and when to take

The availability of Thyroid-S

Thyroid S

Bloating and levothyroxine?

How many times to take T3 a day?

1,000 Count Bottles of Thyroid-S

Thyroid problems?

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