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I despair, my T3 has shot up.......

I had gradually reduced down my NDT to 1 grain and been adding T3 in 2.5mcg increments (couldnt tolerate more than this amount at one time) over last 3 months,...

I had gradually reduced down my NDT to 1 grain and been adding T3 in 2.5mcg incr...

Gillybean1

•4 years ago

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Just Not feeling right... Too many pieces to the puzzle..advice please on suggested blood tests with Blue Horizon I guess?

When you feel so unwell for so long, apart from becoming very stoical, when you've spent so much money, seen so many people over the years and you never feel...

When you feel so unwell for so long, apart from becoming very stoical, when you'...

Poppy_the_cat

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Iron deficiency test

Is there anything I should know about carrying out the iron deficiency test? e.g. timings, what I should or shouldn’t do or take? TIA

Is there anything I should know about carrying out the iron deficiency test? e....

Mickeydooley

•4 years ago

9 Replies

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Vegetarian hypothyroid recipe help

Can anyone share any thyroid friendly recipe ideas for a vegetarian? I've spent all week researching and am finding it confusing and contradictory at best....

Can anyone share any thyroid friendly recipe ideas for a vegetarian? I've spent ...

Hypopotamus5

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Liothyronine

At the beginning of lock down gp stopped my tiny dose of liothyronine 5mg morning/night,no warning. I have NHS endo. Yearly checks for 5/6yrs now. Was ok on...

At the beginning of lock down gp stopped my tiny dose of liothyronine 5mg mornin...

Denne

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Liquid Thyroxine

After four years if fighting a battle with my Endo regarding side effects of Levothyroxine tablets. Dizziness. Faintness.achick muscles.foggy thinking...

After four years if fighting a battle with my Endo regarding side effects of Lev...

Hurtlocker

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Private endo results

Morning everybody To let all the people who have been advising me with my queries over the last year or so. I have seen a private endo recommended by someone...

Morning everybody To let all the people who have been advising me with my queri...

smilingjane

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Finding a thyroid specialist

Hello, can anyone advise how to get better thyroid treatment and a specialist who can treat specific thyroid problems. I've had 3 years of getting nowhere with...

Hello, can anyone advise how to get better thyroid treatment and a specialist wh...

Sazzle1969

•4 years ago

7 Replies

How to treat weight gain

Hi, does anyone have any advice about losing weight while hypothyroid? I have put on about a stone and a half in the last 2 years with the condition and...

Hi, does anyone have any advice about losing weight while hypothyroid? I have pu...

Sazzle1969

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Ferritin and B12

Hi all Just wondering about my B12 and ferritin levels. Please could you have a look? Should I be trying to get the ferritin higher in the range? And, would...

Hi all Just wondering about my B12 and ferritin levels. Please could you have a...

Mike_79

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Critique of Hypothyroidism Basics

Hi Could I get your thoughts on this summary: BACKGROUND A healthy thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones which regulate body, brain growth, development,...

Hi Could I get your thoughts on this summary: BACKGROUND A healthy thyroid glan...

BrendaSmith

•4 years ago

39 Replies

Should I adjust my Tyrosint dose around my periods?

Hello again, I don’t have a thyroid and seem to be on a right dose ( if that’s even possible without thyroid), but as you all know I can never be the same. I...

Hello again, I don’t have a thyroid and seem to be on a right dose ( if that’s e...

Maramonro

•4 years ago

2 Replies

BICHECTOMY DUE TO EDEMATOUS FACE

Hello there. Has anyone of you had a bichectomy? How did it go? I am interested in this surgery because my edematous face no longer disappeared, in addition to...

Hello there. Has anyone of you had a bichectomy? How did it go? I am interested ...

Lois71

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Hyperthyroidism and treatment question

I recently got diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. My doctor has told me it's either RAI or surgery and I am trying to understand whether this is the normal...

I recently got diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. My doctor has told me it's eithe...

Pineapplepen

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Weight & hypothyroidism

Hi, I’ve just started taking my first course if Levothyroxine to treat my Hypo. Im on a low dose as my thyroxine levels aren’t massively low. But i just wanted...

Hi, I’ve just started taking my first course if Levothyroxine to treat my Hypo. ...

ReginaPhallange

•4 years ago

15 Replies

T3 Henning Thybon

Hello everyone, a friend doctor in Germany is willing to buy me my Henning Thybon T3 and post it to my address in UK. I’m afraid though that it’ll be seized....

Hello everyone, a friend doctor in Germany is willing to buy me my Henning Thybo...

Nerminebeshara

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Hashimotos. Lichen S and now possibly Rheumatoid arthritis?..

Hi all, I take 75mg Levo (hashimotos). Last couple of weeks my right arm, elbow and wrist has become more and more painful, sore and weak. I also have pains...

Hi all, I take 75mg Levo (hashimotos). Last couple of weeks my right arm, elbow ...

Denise133

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Lactose fillers in liothyronine

Hi All, After falling victim to postcode lottery, I’ve been lucky enough that I’ve finally won a nearly 2yr battle to get Liothyronine on NHS prescription...

Hi All, After falling victim to postcode lottery, I’ve been lucky enough that I’...

CCheale

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Is anyone experiencing problems on the new WP thyroid?

I have been on the current incarnation of WP thyroid now for just over two weeks. I loved the previous WP thyroid and on one and a half grains felt brilliant....

I have been on the current incarnation of WP thyroid now for just over two week...

Shredder

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Just got my medichecks thyroid ultra Vit results back.Would be interested in your feedback guys.

Tsh 0.007 range 0.27- 4.2 Vit B12 active >150 range >37.5 Folate 4.62 >3.89 Vit D 65.2...

Tsh 0.007 range 0.27- 4.2 Vit B12 active >150 range >37....

Liege

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Online suppliers

Can somebody PM me with reputable suppliers online of levothroxin that I can import into the UK. Partner is suffering and her readings are labile and she would...

Can somebody PM me with reputable suppliers online of levothroxin that I can imp...

7zark7

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Dry very itchy eyes

I think I have posted for advice re. eye problem before and for a time was taking Hycosan, hycosan extra and hycosan night which provided quite a bit of ease....

I think I have posted for advice re. eye problem before and for a time was takin...

foxglove

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Wondering

Hi I have Cushing’s syndrome tumour on adrenal gland..usually people with it have a hump at the top of their back a curve I know a lot of the symptoms tye in...

Hi I have Cushing’s syndrome tumour on adrenal gland..usually people with it hav...

Caroline8386

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Hypothyroidism & Fertility

I know that hypothyroidism can affect fertility but if I continue to take my medication and maintain my levels, will i maintain fertility. Or am i likely to be...

I know that hypothyroidism can affect fertility but if I continue to take my med...

ReginaPhallange

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid issue? I don't think I know what is wrong with me

Hi, I am here, newly registered. I take B12 injections for functional B12 deficiency. So far as I know due to active monitoring since 2017 my level of B12 is...

Hi, I am here, newly registered. I take B12 injections for functional B12 defic...

Slowmo19

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Blood Test Results

I have had a blood test done privately and I am looking for a specialist to advise me on the results Does anyone know of a Thyroid specialist in Lancashire?...

I have had a blood test done privately and I am looking for a specialist to advi...

Lincop63

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Anyone have eosinophillic oesophogatis and experience with thyroid meds?

hi all, long long story but 5 years of misery not being able to tolerate any thyroid meds without side effects which read like the list in the meds pamphlets...

hi all, long long story but 5 years of misery not being able to tolerate any th...

Olsbird

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Hashimotos

Blood results sorry I can only post on my phone

bluehayes

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Hashimotos

Test results

bluehayes

•4 years ago

1 Reply

A Small plea!

Hi all I have a telephone appointment with my GP tomorrow to discuss ongoing medication (Liothyronine) however I have just received a letter saying they will...

Hi all I have a telephone appointment with my GP tomorrow to discuss ongoing med...

knitwitty

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2020

I despair, my T3 has shot up.......

Just Not feeling right... Too many pieces to the puzzle..advice please on suggested blood tests with Blue Horizon I guess?

Iron deficiency test

Vegetarian hypothyroid recipe help

Liothyronine

Liquid Thyroxine

Private endo results

Finding a thyroid specialist

How to treat weight gain

Ferritin and B12

Critique of Hypothyroidism Basics

Should I adjust my Tyrosint dose around my periods?

BICHECTOMY DUE TO EDEMATOUS FACE

Hyperthyroidism and treatment question

Weight & hypothyroidism

T3 Henning Thybon

Hashimotos. Lichen S and now possibly Rheumatoid arthritis?..

Lactose fillers in liothyronine

Is anyone experiencing problems on the new WP thyroid?

Just got my medichecks thyroid ultra Vit results back.Would be interested in your feedback guys.

Online suppliers

Dry very itchy eyes

Wondering

Hypothyroidism & Fertility

Thyroid issue? I don't think I know what is wrong with me

Blood Test Results

Anyone have eosinophillic oesophogatis and experience with thyroid meds?

Hashimotos

Hashimotos

A Small plea!

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