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Is there a shortage of thyroxine ?

I joined prescription 2 you to avoid the pharmacy q . I have now been waiting more than 3 weeks , they said they are short of 50 mc . They are sending me25 !...

I joined prescription 2 you to avoid the pharmacy q . I have now been waiting m...

Val-55

•5 years ago

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Supplemented and retest, Still severely sick. Help please?

Supplemented for 6 months and retested. I appreciate if I can get some advice? 3 years on and still severely sick. I had a lot of great info on here and I...

Supplemented for 6 months and retested. I appreciate if I can get some advice? ...

Yennn

•5 years ago

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Is it bad for me to be taking an incorrect dose of levothyroxine? I don't really have any knowledge on thyroids at all. Please help.

I've had an underactive thyroid for probably at least 2 years but didn't start taking medication until the very end of February due to my own lack of going to...

I've had an underactive thyroid for probably at least 2 years but didn't start t...

ella_april

•5 years ago

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What test is this?

I will be seeing new GP on Wednesday 4 weeks after 1st visit. She had phoned to say that I will be getting the Hashimoto test, but I came across a printout...

I will be seeing new GP on Wednesday 4 weeks after 1st visit. She had phoned to ...

Jenny583

•5 years ago

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Carbimazole issues

Hi there, I've just been diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism and started carbimazole a week ago (40mg once a day which I take in the morning). I've had some serious...

Hi there, I've just been diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism and started carbimazole ...

Kez1459

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Levothyroxine- morning or night?

I have read a few stories around 'when is the best time to take levothyroxine?' and I wanted to know the opinion of people within this forum. Any advice would...

I have read a few stories around 'when is the best time to take levothyroxine?' ...

j4brett

•5 years ago

8 Replies

28-day Prescribing - Evidence

For many years now, there has (in the UK) been a near-universal imposition of 28-day prescribing. There is, quite simply, no rational basis for this policy in...

For many years now, there has (in the UK) been a near-universal imposition of 28...

helvella

Administrator•5 years ago

20 Replies

No thyroid and have shakes and nausea

Hi guys I’m looking for some advice, had full thyroidectomy almost three years ago, have diabetes. I take 150mg np thyroid, jentadueto and forxiga for diabetes...

Hi guys I’m looking for some advice, had full thyroidectomy almost three years a...

Clode41

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Virus and hashimotos

Hi all A few weeks ago I was dreadfully unwell with suspected corona (but could equally have also been flu, despite flu jab). It ended in a bacterial chest...

Hi all A few weeks ago I was dreadfully unwell with suspected corona (but could ...

HashisKate

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Blood donation

Does anyone know if you can give blood if you have had RAI?

Kimkat

•5 years ago

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Possible interaction?

Diagnosed with Hashimoto's 30 years ago - currently taking Synthroid 88 mcg. Developed severely debilitating (as in reduced to using a walker) polymyalgia...

Diagnosed with Hashimoto's 30 years ago - currently taking Synthroid 88 mcg. De...

MissMargaux

•5 years ago

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Help much needed!

Any help regarding T3 would be of use us where can I get it from please? (I have a huge weight gain/ can’t lose weight & have trouble with going to the...

Any help regarding T3 would be of use us where can I get it from please? (I have...

WonderWomanNo1

•5 years ago

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Blood test results...

Hi, Yesterday I had the results of a recent blood test for my thyroid. I’m on 125mcg Levothyroxine. TSH 0.006 (0.38-5.0) Free T4 13.4 (7.0-16.0) Free T3 5.9...

Hi, Yesterday I had the results of a recent blood test for my thyroid. I’m on 12...

Sarahlouise1980

•5 years ago

33 Replies

Make your own Face Mask re the Virus

This is easy:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPx1yqvJgf4

shaws

Administrator•5 years ago

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Abnormal

I’m getting retested in 8 weeks I’ll see if the B12 helps. Most seem to be just in range so come up normal ? But this came up abnormal

I’m getting retested in 8 weeks I’ll see if the B12 helps. Most seem to be just ...

Billyboy2u

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Se thyroid stimulating Ab conc

Se thyroid stimulating Ab conc <1.0 iu/L Range. 1-1.8

Billyboy2u

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Breathing problem

I am having hypothyroidism since a month and I was advised to take thyroxin 100 mg per day bcz my TSH 100 . But now I feel my chest is tide,when I'm breathing,...

I am having hypothyroidism since a month and I was advised to take thyroxin 100 ...

Mshri

•5 years ago

9 Replies

My latest blood test results, Hashimotos

My previous results 29.10.19 TSH 0.62(0.55-4.78), T4 11.1(10-20), T3 5.1(3.5-6.5) 03.10.19 before T3 therapy TSH3.57(0.55-4.78) T4 14.5(10-20) T3 4.1(3.5-6.5)...

My previous results 29.10.19 TSH 0.62(0.55-4.78), T4 11.1(10-20), T3 5.1(3.5-6.5...

Jalisi

•5 years ago

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Results

Ferritin 36 ug/L. Range 12-215 Folate. 2.5 ug/L. Range 2-18.8 B12. 103 my/L. Range. 150/1000 Se thyroid peroxidase Ab conc 10ku/L. Range. 0-34 TSH 0.71...

Ferritin 36 ug/L. Range 12-215 Folate. 2.5 ug/L. Range 2-18.8 B12. 103 my/L. R...

Billyboy2u

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Ultrasound

What is the guide line for having USS. After 10 weeks of seeing GP Xray I was referred to Healthshare for orthopaedic assessment. have a bony growth where...

What is the guide line for having USS. After 10 weeks of seeing GP Xray I was re...

Afaghieh

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Evidence for gluten/ dairy free diet for Hashimoto’s

Hi everyone, I mentioned a gluten free diet for my Hashimoto’s to my Endocrinologist who was sceptical. Does anyone have any scientific references I can......

Hi everyone, I mentioned a gluten free diet for my Hashimoto’s to my Endocrinolo...

Knittingcat123

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Latest results, can you help please !

Hi everyone. I used Medi checks this time, i knew due to current covid situation i wouldn't get to surgery for thyroid check, tsh only isn't helpful anyway...

Hi everyone. I used Medi checks this time, i knew due to current covid situatio...

ferretmam

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Minerals in Thyroid

Has anyone heard of dr Isabella Wentz. She recommends some good vitamins for thyroid but are very expensive. Good for Hashimoto Thyroid Has anyone tried any...

Has anyone heard of dr Isabella Wentz. She recommends some good vitamins for thy...

Suzi_

•5 years ago

39 Replies

Has my thyroid gone haywire?

My thyroid has been unstable for quite a while now but I had a test 6 weeks ago and the results were within ‘normal’. TSH 0.86. (0.27 -4.2) T4. 21.7. (12.0...

My thyroid has been unstable for quite a while now but I had a test 6 weeks ago...

Suffolklady

•5 years ago

29 Replies

Dizzy.

Ok so contrary to how we thought this would pan out, it turns out hubby and I have been rather busy this last couple of weeks! Keep it clean! While I’m out of...

Ok so contrary to how we thought this would pan out, it turns out hubby and I ha...

Murphysmum

•5 years ago

1 Reply

T3 Oral Spray

Has anyone tried the T3 oral spray. Did it work for you? I hope everyone is doing as well as possible. Thank you all.

Has anyone tried the T3 oral spray. Did it work for you? I hope everyone is doin...

T3Indeed

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Taking Vit K2 with Vit D

I take Vit D alongside Vit K2, would this also apply to children? I hope everyone is staying well in the current climate.

I take Vit D alongside Vit K2, would this also apply to children? I hope eve...

Veritate

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Hypo - 12 week isolation

Has anyone who is a key worker in emergency services with hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s) followed the health advice (higher risk of severe illness category) to...

Has anyone who is a key worker in emergency services with hypothyroidism (Hashim...

David365

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid levels

Here are my latest ranges, do these look ok in your opinions please?

Hidden

•5 years ago

5 Replies

pains in my intestines spams and bloating

one week i had promblems passing stools bloating and a lot of wint..and when i wipe it was some little red blood . after i went to once a...

one week i had promblems passing stools bloating and a lot of wint..an...

weazle74

•5 years ago

2 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2020

Is there a shortage of thyroxine ?

Supplemented and retest, Still severely sick. Help please?

Is it bad for me to be taking an incorrect dose of levothyroxine? I don't really have any knowledge on thyroids at all. Please help.

What test is this?

Carbimazole issues

Levothyroxine- morning or night?

28-day Prescribing - Evidence

No thyroid and have shakes and nausea

Virus and hashimotos

Blood donation

Possible interaction?

Help much needed!

Blood test results...

Make your own Face Mask re the Virus

Abnormal

Se thyroid stimulating Ab conc

Breathing problem

My latest blood test results, Hashimotos

Results

Ultrasound

Evidence for gluten/ dairy free diet for Hashimoto’s

Latest results, can you help please !

Minerals in Thyroid

Has my thyroid gone haywire?

Dizzy.

T3 Oral Spray

Taking Vit K2 with Vit D

Hypo - 12 week isolation

Thyroid levels

pains in my intestines spams and bloating

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