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Activis - taken over by North Star?

I’ve been on 100mg Levothyroxine for a number of years and fairly stable. They’ve tried to put me on other brands from time to time but Activis seems to suit...

I’ve been on 100mg Levothyroxine for a number of years and fairly stable. They’v...

JacquelineH

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Interpreting Test Results... Please, help!

Hi all, I hope everyone is getting on okay during these uncertain times. I apologise in advance for the length of this post! And I'm sorry for putting the full...

Hi all, I hope everyone is getting on okay during these uncertain times. I apolo...

Addams11

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Sourcing ERFA

Hi, can anyone tell me how to get a prescription for ERFA or where to buy some without one? I'm told my order from an online pharmacy is indefinately delayed...

Hi, can anyone tell me how to get a prescription for ERFA or where to buy some w...

Harmony_Balance

•4 years ago

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Chest pain associated with hypothyroidism

Does anyone else who has hypothyroidism suffer with a feeling of something stuck in the middle of the chest. I have this feeling during the day but it’s worse...

Does anyone else who has hypothyroidism suffer with a feeling of something stuck...

Lala62

•4 years ago

19 Replies

What tests are required

Hi there - someone either today or yesterday gave a great list of what tests are to be requested or undertaking on developing a thyroid problem and I forgot to...

Hi there - someone either today or yesterday gave a great list of what tests are...

posthinking01

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Which brand test?

Hello, I think I’m going to have to order a test online rather than the Gp; I also want to know my ferritin, Vit d and folate/b12 anyway too. I’ve never done...

Hello, I think I’m going to have to order a test online rather than the Gp; I al...

haggisplant

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Have you ever tried "Coimbras protocol" to treat autoimmune diseases?

I am asking because I do not know anybody who had tried it.

lelin

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Thyroid results , vitaminD , iron studies

Hi would someone have any advice on my results from Medichecks? I checked them as I have PN and it’s flared up again 😔 I’ve been taking vitamin D since my...

Hi would someone have any advice on my results from Medichecks? I checked them a...

lynnwin

•4 years ago

55 Replies

What supplements are recommended for controlling blood sugar spikes?

Been crashing from high blood sugar spikes if I eat anything sugary. I try to eat sugary things after a meal, which does help a bit. However, I am experiencing...

Been crashing from high blood sugar spikes if I eat anything sugary. I try to ea...

cc120

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Mercury thermometer

Can anyone tell me how to get a mercury thermometer as I need it for accurate daily average temperatures? Thanks Amanda

Can anyone tell me how to get a mercury thermometer as I need it for accurate da...

stillhopeful

•4 years ago

16 Replies

I have underactive thyroid, hashimoto and a cyst on thyroid.

I don’t suffer with painful sore throats but Have recently noticed tiny pills and some food lodging in my throat, and feeling like I have some kind of an...

I don’t suffer with painful sore throats but Have recently noticed tiny pills a...

Cranio

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Safely decreasing Levo

I have decided to increase my T3 from 10mcg to 15mcg and decrease my Levothyroxine from 75mcg to 50mcg. What is the safe way to lower the Levothyroxine? Is it...

I have decided to increase my T3 from 10mcg to 15mcg and decrease my Levothyroxi...

Redporti

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Graves

I was diagnosed in November with Graves’ disease, on Carbimazole and doing ok. Have just been told that this is not a long term drug and will have to think...

I was diagnosed in November with Graves’ disease, on Carbimazole and doing ok. H...

Boaby

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Best FORMS not BRANDS of magnesium, please. Their efficacy, bioavailability and safety too

I’ve just read a post which asks for magnesium recommendations. I was about to recommend my brand, TOGETHER but thought I’d better do a bit of research first...

I’ve just read a post which asks for magnesium recommendations. I was about to r...

Noelnoel

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Hi , new and please could I ask your opinions ? Diabetic

Hello everyone. I am new here and suspect I may have a thyroid problem . I’ll try to be brief but my brain isn’t working well at present! So sorry if long post...

Hello everyone. I am new here and suspect I may have a thyroid problem . I’ll tr...

Cat45

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Should I decrease my dose of Erfa Thyroid?

Hi, I wonder if you could take a look at my blood tests results: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone [TSH] LOW! <0.01 0.32-4.00 mIU/L Thyroxine Free [Free T4] 12...

Hi, I wonder if you could take a look at my blood tests results: Thyroid Stimula...

Anka210352

•4 years ago

4 Replies

First month off Levo and on Cytomel only - update

https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/143120666/the-many-mysteries-of-hypothyroidism I continued and dropped the Levo off completely. It has been 4 weeks....

https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/143120666/the-many-mysteries-of-hypot...

Lienka

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Carbimazole and finger joint pain......

Since having a TIA and hyperthyroidism identified during the investigation, i have noticed my fingers becoming progressively stiffer and more painful on taking...

Since having a TIA and hyperthyroidism identified during the investigation, i ha...

Homeboy2020

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Bach rescue remedy

Hi guys Has anyone used this and had any benefit whilst suffering with anxiety? It’s new to me... probably as new as my thyroid condition 🙄 just a looking...

Hi guys Has anyone used this and had any benefit whilst suffering with anxiety?...

Rosie2m

•4 years ago

38 Replies

Advice please re: latest results

Hi, I'd like some advice after receiving my latest Medichecks results. I know the T3 is woefully low and I think T4 is too high. I'm currently taking 75mg...

Hi, I'd like some advice after receiving my latest Medichecks results. I know t...

AnneEvo

•4 years ago

12 Replies

TSH decreasing and T4 increasing...

Good evening all. Hope you're all keeping well. Just wanted some advice on my latest bloodtest results. My TSH seems to be decreasing and T4 going up... is...

Good evening all. Hope you're all keeping well. Just wanted some advice on my l...

Flashgirl

•4 years ago

19 Replies

2nd UPDATE

Not sure if I'm doing this right by starting a new post!! Following suggestions from you good people I duly wrote to my 'named' GP who also now is the senior...

Not sure if I'm doing this right by starting a new post!! Following suggestions ...

Maggiesmum

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Thoughts on latest Labs?

Hello everyone! Can you please share your thoughts on the following Labs? They seem strange as they are all on the lower end and this shouldn't be the case. I...

Hello everyone! Can you please share your thoughts on the following Labs? They s...

Hashimoto123

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Hyperactive thyroid (me again)

And here is the second page

Pickles79

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Hyperactive thyroid

Me again lol, so here is the first page ....

Pickles79

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Hyperactive thyroid

Hello, so sorry for the delay, I finally managed to get a copy of my bloods, I really can’t make head nor tail of it....apparently my levels are reasonably...

Hello, so sorry for the delay, I finally managed to get a copy of my bloods, I r...

Pickles79

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Can I swing to hyper with Hashimotos

Since I was taken to hospital a week ago with palpitations and intermittent chest pain and heart is fine, I am still having palpitations and my heart rate is...

Since I was taken to hospital a week ago with palpitations and intermittent ches...

sobs1962

•4 years ago

4 Replies

T3 prescribed

Hi everyone ♥️ Well saw a lovely gp today who actually listened to me and I'm totally gobsmacked he agrees with me also.. That T4.. Levoroxine is not agreeing...

Hi everyone ♥️ Well saw a lovely gp today who actually listened to me and I'm to...

birkie

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Advice please

Hi fellow thyroid sufferers. I'm after some advice please. I was diagnosed in 2017 with hypothyroid, currently taking 100mcg daily but still struggle with...

Hi fellow thyroid sufferers. I'm after some advice please. I was diagnosed in 2...

Duke38

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Medichecks ultravit test kit

Hi. I’m going to do a medichecks ultravit test tomorrow and on checking the test kit today I discovered that I only have one collection tube to fill. I’m...

Hi. I’m going to do a medichecks ultravit test tomorrow and on checking the test...

Mickeydooley

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2020

Activis - taken over by North Star?

Interpreting Test Results... Please, help!

Sourcing ERFA

Chest pain associated with hypothyroidism

What tests are required

Which brand test?

Have you ever tried "Coimbras protocol" to treat autoimmune diseases?

Thyroid results , vitaminD , iron studies

What supplements are recommended for controlling blood sugar spikes?

Mercury thermometer

I have underactive thyroid, hashimoto and a cyst on thyroid.

Safely decreasing Levo

Graves

Best FORMS not BRANDS of magnesium, please. Their efficacy, bioavailability and safety too

Hi , new and please could I ask your opinions ? Diabetic

Should I decrease my dose of Erfa Thyroid?

First month off Levo and on Cytomel only - update

Carbimazole and finger joint pain......

Bach rescue remedy

Advice please re: latest results

TSH decreasing and T4 increasing...

2nd UPDATE

Thoughts on latest Labs?

Hyperactive thyroid (me again)

Hyperactive thyroid

Hyperactive thyroid

Can I swing to hyper with Hashimotos

T3 prescribed

Advice please

Medichecks ultravit test kit

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