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Contrave and Hashimotos

Anyone with Hashimotos ever taken Contrave?

njmatsche

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Effects of chronic levels of T2

This paper using rats shows that T2 in substantial amounts can both stimulate body metabolism and also exert an effect on the pituitary to give central...

This paper using rats shows that T2 in substantial amounts can both stimulate bo...

diogenes

Remembering•4 years ago

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Endo

I am looking for an Endo in the United Stated. Preferably in New Jersey. You can PM Me. Thank you

I am looking for an Endo in the United Stated. Preferably in New Jersey. You ...

veeroo

•4 years ago

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Cortisol Levels / Short Synacthen Test

Hi, Does anyone have knowledge of short synatchen tests, low cortisol levels? I have had 3 x 9am cortisol tests over 3 months 1st = 280nmol 2nd =250nmol 3rd =...

Hi, Does anyone have knowledge of short synatchen tests, low cortisol levels? I ...

LDG1

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Need some advice please - nodules and iron and b12 status

Hello Everyone, hoping someone can help me with a few questions and apologies in advance for the long post. you will notice i have attached some bloods and...

Hello Everyone, hoping someone can help me with a few questions and apologies in...

Irishjen

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Update on suddenly going hyperthyroid

Finally seen my consultant at Liverpool. They simply don't know why I've gone hyper three times . Found out they are not testing T3 because it isn't relevant...

Finally seen my consultant at Liverpool. They simply don't know why I've gone hy...

Algic

•4 years ago

45 Replies

Blocked ears??

Hi all, I've has subclinical hypothyroidism for years... The drs and are taking a 'watchful waiting' stance. Anyway, I've had problems with my ears for years...

Hi all, I've has subclinical hypothyroidism for years... The drs and are taking...

Hidden

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Mercury Pharma and sore eyes

Hi all, Was just wondering if anyone suffers with sore eyes whilst being on Mercury pharma? Changed to Mercury Pharma about a month ago and my eyes have been...

Hi all, Was just wondering if anyone suffers with sore eyes whilst being on Mer...

Hookie01

•4 years ago

16 Replies

T4 as well as T3 in the cell contributes to oxygen consumption

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2484909/ Hi I thought it was just the T3 in the cells that produced oxygen consumption and glucose uptake but according to this...

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2484909/ Hi I thought it was just the T3 in the ...

MElol

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Thyroid specialists

I know there is a list somewhere, but can anyone recommend a thryoid specialist in the South Yorkshire area?

I know there is a list somewhere, but can anyone recommend a thryoid specialist...

ShelWhitt

•4 years ago

2 Replies

How to change my endocrinologist?

Hi I'm new to this website so just trying to find my way! I was wondering if anyone knew how to change my NHS endocrinologist to a new one? (Northern Ireland...

Hi I'm new to this website so just trying to find my way! I was wondering if any...

Chelseamorrow18

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Latest Blood Test Results

Hi everyone , hope you are all keeping well in these trying times . Not been here for a while as have had so much going on since this time last year . Just got...

Hi everyone , hope you are all keeping well in these trying times . Not been her...

Sweetpea1157

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Levothyroxine dose change???

I’m currently taking 200mg of Levothyroxine(been on this dose for 12 months) I have bloods done every 6 months but on my last bloods in may my GP has reduced...

I’m currently taking 200mg of Levothyroxine(been on this dose for 12 months) I h...

Mrsuns01

•4 years ago

28 Replies

Help with recent tests, high cortisol and ferritin, low folate

Could someone please help with my recent tests. My saliva cortisol test shows high cortisol throughout the day and low DHEA. I have had adrenal problems for...

Could someone please help with my recent tests. My saliva cortisol test shows h...

sandyd

•4 years ago

17 Replies

New Member - Low T3 and trying to get into the system

Thank you for allowing me to join. I've had Hashimotos for the last 9 years. I started by just taking thyroxine (100micros), however my Endocrinologist in...

Thank you for allowing me to join. I've had Hashimotos for the last 9 years. I ...

Laurenritchie1

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Blood test results

Hi, Can anyone help? My results in May were: THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE: <0.01 mIU/L (0.27 - 4.2 ) FREE THYROXINE: 25.8 pmol/l (12.0 - 22.0) FREE T3: 6.9...

Hi, Can anyone help? My results in May were: THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE: <0.01...

Suzanneharb

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Blood test results

Hi, Can anyone please give me some advice on my blood test results I take 150 Levothyroxine but still feel awful, is there any scope to increase my dose?...

Hi, Can anyone please give me some advice on my blood test results I take 150 ...

Lincop63

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Topiramate and interaction with Levothyroxine and Liothyronine (and new blood test results)

Hi, I've recently had a bad spell of migraines, pretty much constant for the last week with sensitivity to sunlight, bright light and noise, nausea, bad...

Hi, I've recently had a bad spell of migraines, pretty much constant for the las...

ShonaGreen

•4 years ago

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Help please with latest blood test results. Low TSH.

Here are my results from 22 May 2020, taking 75 mcg Levothyroxine. TSH 0.212 0.27 - 4.2 T3 4.08...

Here are my results from 22 May 2020, taking 75 mcg Levothyroxine. TSH ...

Lexa22

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Endocrinologist in Scotland

I posted a few months enquiring if anyone knew where I could find an endo in Scotland or anywhere in the UK. I feel like have been self medicating on Armour...

I posted a few months enquiring if anyone knew where I could find an endo in Sc...

Bettybluebell

•4 years ago

1 Reply

T3delivery after 11weeks

Delighted to have had a T3 delivery today from Mexico following an 11 week wait and lots of reassuring replies from supplier. Hope this eases concerns of...

Delighted to have had a T3 delivery today from Mexico following an 11 week wait ...

N1mble

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Help ! Consultant change -wants to put me back on Levothyroxine ! (On NDT & T3 )

Hi 👋 Long post alert !! I’ve had Hypothyroidism Hashimotos for over 15 years. I was previously on levo. Became very unwell 5 years ago. Did my research...

Hi 👋 Long post alert !! I’ve had Hypothyroidism Hashimotos for over 15 years...

FunkyC

•4 years ago

16 Replies

HealthUnlocked Tour

Newer members might find a "tour" produced by HealthUnlocked would help them to understand the site. It shouldn't take very long to go through - a few......

Newer members might find a "tour" produced by HealthUnlocked would help them to ...

helvella

Administrator•4 years ago

4 Replies

Cytology report

Hi everyone Can any one guide me please I don’t understand dr called me to say that the best option is to take the nodules out,I asked them to give any...

Hi everyone Can any one guide me please I don’t understand dr called me to say ...

Bashu2

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Ashwaganda and Hypothyroidism (after RAI)

Hello again dear helpful souls, Blood test for hypothyroisism (will post at end) was finally good 4 weeks ago. Maybe not “perfect” but huge progress after 2...

Hello again dear helpful souls, Blood test for hypothyroisism (will post at end...

Koola

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Tingling and burning

Not been on here for a while as everything on hold due to lockdown. Diagnosed with fibromyalgia 11 years ago. Been hypothyroid for over 35 years. For last 3...

Not been on here for a while as everything on hold due to lockdown. Diagnosed wi...

ShelWhitt

•4 years ago

52 Replies

Hello, I have been asked to weigh up treatments for Graves Disease. I am being offered either RAI or a thyroidectomy. Advise appreciated

Having had lemtrada treatment I developed Graves’ disease and have taken 20 mg of carbimazole for 2 years but things are still not settling down

Having had lemtrada treatment I developed Graves’ disease and have taken 20 mg o...

Mrsegg

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Iodine

Hi does anyone take iodine drops & do they help you?

Nessy50

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Pm me please...private endo East Sussex/Kent area.

Following on from my post about an endo I had the misfortune to consult...can anyone recommend one within reach of the Tunbridge wells area. I have looked at...

Following on from my post about an endo I had the misfortune to consult...can an...

fred1e

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Discontinuation of Liothyronine

I have wrote to the manager of the gp practice asking for written confirmation of who stopped liothyronine and why. Pointed out NHS England guide lines as I am...

I have wrote to the manager of the gp practice asking for written confirmation o...

Denne

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2020

Contrave and Hashimotos

Effects of chronic levels of T2

Endo

Cortisol Levels / Short Synacthen Test

Need some advice please - nodules and iron and b12 status

Update on suddenly going hyperthyroid

Blocked ears??

Mercury Pharma and sore eyes

T4 as well as T3 in the cell contributes to oxygen consumption

Thyroid specialists

How to change my endocrinologist?

Latest Blood Test Results

Levothyroxine dose change???

Help with recent tests, high cortisol and ferritin, low folate

New Member - Low T3 and trying to get into the system

Blood test results

Blood test results

Topiramate and interaction with Levothyroxine and Liothyronine (and new blood test results)

Help please with latest blood test results. Low TSH.

Endocrinologist in Scotland

T3delivery after 11weeks

Help ! Consultant change -wants to put me back on Levothyroxine ! (On NDT & T3 )

HealthUnlocked Tour

Cytology report

Ashwaganda and Hypothyroidism (after RAI)

Tingling and burning

Hello, I have been asked to weigh up treatments for Graves Disease. I am being offered either RAI or a thyroidectomy. Advise appreciated

Iodine

Pm me please...private endo East Sussex/Kent area.

Discontinuation of Liothyronine

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