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I'm new here...advice on blood results please.

I was diagnosed with Hashimotos about a year ago and am currently on 100mg Levothyroxine. Whilst I am feeling a lot better (I have addressed my diet as well)...

I was diagnosed with Hashimotos about a year ago and am currently on 100mg Levot...

DoodleMoo

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Is Ezetrol as bad as a statin?

I have been suffering for a couple of years with painful legs all the time especially at night. I had an adverse reaction to a quinolone antibiotic and it...

I have been suffering for a couple of years with painful legs all the time espec...

Sandrafrance

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Ferritin, Folate, Vitamin B12 numbers - confused and not sure whether to take a B complex or iron

Apologies if this is a bit long but I am very confused by this whole subject. I am self treating with T3 for Impaired sensitivity to Thyroid Hormone [ISTH]. I...

Apologies if this is a bit long but I am very confused by this whole subject. I ...

Redlester

•4 years ago

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Thyroxone

Would you say 100 mcg thyroxine day is quite low a dose for having no thyroid

Jake123-

•4 years ago

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Anybody work night shift and have to take t3?

I been working the night shift for years 4pm to 11pm.but been off work since march and return Aug 1st I tried to change up my dosing and start my first ndt...

I been working the night shift for years 4pm to 11pm.but been off work since mar...

Netty510

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Identification of Resistance to Exogenous Thyroxine in Humans

For those who have certain unusual test results and effects from levothyroxine, this paper does consider causes. Note that as they did not find DIO2...

For those who have certain unusual test results and effects from levothyroxine, ...

helvella

Administrator•4 years ago

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T3 problem

I have no supply of T3, I have used a supplier in Cyprus, then one in Thailand. Neither are now trading. Can anyone suggest another way to get a reliable...

I have no supply of T3, I have used a supplier in Cyprus, then one in Thailand. ...

AnneDyde

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Michael Rosen takes first steps as he recovers from Covid-19

He has obviously been extremely ill. So this good news is within that context. Michael Rosen takes first steps as he recovers from Covid-19...

He has obviously been extremely ill. So this good news is within that context. ...

helvella

Administrator•4 years ago

5 Replies

Medichecks

Hi, I just ordered full thyroid Medichecks home test. I am not worried it might be a waste of money? Do you have any experience with it? Thanks :)

Hi, I just ordered full thyroid Medichecks home test. I am not worried it might ...

lilymac73

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Vitamin B12

Can I get a Active B12 test done on the NHS.?I have been told I will have to have it done privately

Can I get a Active B12 test done on the NHS.?I have been told I will have to hav...

sylus_911

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Hypo Cure

I've been treated for hypothyroidism for a quarter of a century - mostly using a mix of Armour and Eltroxin - and have never felt really 'right'. Many here...

I've been treated for hypothyroidism for a quarter of a century - mostly using a...

cj2000

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Dr Wetzler North London

Hi everyone, If anyone has had any experience with this Dr please could you PM me? Many thanks

Hi everyone, If anyone has had any experience with this Dr please could you PM ...

Hello777

•4 years ago

1 Reply

nature throid

My question is ,is it true that nature throid have side affect because they change it? My friend bought me in Vatican and im a litlle bit scared of it. Im so...

My question is ,is it true that nature throid have side affect because they cha...

Maja29

•4 years ago

1 Reply

liothyronine or NDT?

I've been on 25mcg of levothyroxine for several years. About 9 weeks ago I moved up to 50mcg because of increased symptoms (didn't get a blood test at the time...

I've been on 25mcg of levothyroxine for several years. About 9 weeks ago I moved...

Gophe

•4 years ago

42 Replies

Am I overactive or underactive

Hi, just had my thyroid results and doctors say it is acceptable, they are as follows TSH 8.9 T3 4.6 T4 12.9 As I am new to this can anyone tell me if...

Hi, just had my thyroid results and doctors say it is acceptable, they are as fo...

SJB1234

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Suppressed TSH- what does it mean?

My doctor said that my now v low TSH is indicative of my taking my meds for hypo infrequently. Is this true? i’ve been taking metavive 2 120mg every day for 3...

My doctor said that my now v low TSH is indicative of my taking my meds for hypo...

Mselk

•4 years ago

27 Replies

Can you swing from Hypo to Hyper and when you do, can continuing with Thyroid meds actually make your symptoms worse?

Hi All Any ideas gratefully received on why my main symptom of muscle aches, especially of the vastus medialis, (I am a keen cyclist) have become worse,...

Hi All Any ideas gratefully received on why my main symptom of muscle aches, e...

Hidden

•4 years ago

34 Replies

New member...questions about hashimotos and autoimmune encephalitis

New member, in Belgium. I was diagnosed with Hashimotos in 2002 based on the following labs: TSH 19.4 mUI/L (0.35-4.5) FT4 0.41 ng/dL (0.7-1.5) anti-TPO UI/mL...

New member, in Belgium. I was diagnosed with Hashimotos in 2002 based on the fol...

Hidden

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Vitamin K found in some cheeses could help fight Covid-19, study suggests

PLEASE - do not take this as any form of advice or guidance. I am posting it as a matter of interest, very largely due to the many discussions about vitamins...

PLEASE - do not take this as any form of advice or guidance. I am posting it as ...

helvella

Administrator•4 years ago

79 Replies

How long til I'm back to normal after taking TEVA brand thyroxine? :/

Hi, I wanted to ask anyone who has had reaction to TEVA brand thyroxine how long it took for their symptoms to go completely? I took it for 1 year without...

Hi, I wanted to ask anyone who has had reaction to TEVA brand thyroxine how long...

Mrsamb

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Angry at British Thyroid Association

The way BTA talks you would think that there were very few people who can’t turn levo to lio! Does anyone have any idea of how many of us are there in the UK,...

The way BTA talks you would think that there were very few people who can’t turn...

Kandahar

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Potential low cortisol - when is it dangerous?

Hi everyone, I have posted before about symptoms that potentially relate to a cortisol problem. I also know that as a secondary hypo patient I am more likely...

Hi everyone, I have posted before about symptoms that potentially relate to a co...

liaratsoni

•4 years ago

7 Replies

For PIP / ESA / UC advice - please try the following:

For PIP / ESA / UC advice got to benefitsandwork.co.uk/, annual subscription £19 but discount often available taking it down to £15. Claimant friendly guides...

For PIP / ESA / UC advice got to benefitsandwork.co.uk/, annual subscription £19...

cc120

•4 years ago

1 Reply

5 methylhydrofolate: the right type of folate?

By the way, I mistakenly sent this same post from my daughter’s acct (musicaljune). Please ignore it I found an old viridian supplement at the back of my...

By the way, I mistakenly sent this same post from my daughter’s acct (musicaljun...

Noelnoel

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Role of Liothyronine and Desiccated Thyroid Extract in Hypothyroidism

Here is an article in Endocrinology Advisor. It, at least, acknowledges that the above can be helpful. I thought it might be interesting....

Here is an article in Endocrinology Advisor. It, at least, acknowledges that the...

buddy99

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Reidels Thyroiditis

I was diagnosed about 4 years ago with this after a thyroid biopsy. Does anyone else have this. I also have under active thyroid, fibromyalgia, high blood...

I was diagnosed about 4 years ago with this after a thyroid biopsy. Does anyone...

Frilly

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Hospital scare

I called 111 at 4 am this morning as I woke to go to the toilet and when I got back into bed had the worst palpitations ( my husband listened to it and...

I called 111 at 4 am this morning as I woke to go to the toilet and when I got b...

Simplyred57

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Help Evaluating Blood Tests Please

Can you please help me evaluate these results (normal range in brackets): Iron (Fe) 132.9 μg/dL (35-160) TIBC 327.5 ug/DI (227 - 427) UIBC 194.6 ug/DI (155 -...

Can you please help me evaluate these results (normal range in brackets): Iron (...

Canu

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Armour Thyroid in London... any suggestions?

Hi all, Hope you are keeping safe in these scary times! I've been on Armour Thyroid for a few years in Canada and the US. I have moved to London and now am...

Hi all, Hope you are keeping safe in these scary times! I've been on Armour Thy...

SWHIT

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Product recall

Acella, the makers of NP Thyroid, issued a voluntary recall notice on May 22, 2020. This information is for any users.

Acella, the makers of NP Thyroid, issued a voluntary recall notice on May 22, 20...

diogenes

Remembering•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2020

I'm new here...advice on blood results please.

Is Ezetrol as bad as a statin?

Ferritin, Folate, Vitamin B12 numbers - confused and not sure whether to take a B complex or iron

Thyroxone

Anybody work night shift and have to take t3?

Identification of Resistance to Exogenous Thyroxine in Humans

T3 problem

Michael Rosen takes first steps as he recovers from Covid-19

Medichecks

Vitamin B12

Hypo Cure

Dr Wetzler North London

nature throid

liothyronine or NDT?

Am I overactive or underactive

Suppressed TSH- what does it mean?

Can you swing from Hypo to Hyper and when you do, can continuing with Thyroid meds actually make your symptoms worse?

New member...questions about hashimotos and autoimmune encephalitis

Vitamin K found in some cheeses could help fight Covid-19, study suggests

How long til I'm back to normal after taking TEVA brand thyroxine? :/

Angry at British Thyroid Association

Potential low cortisol - when is it dangerous?

For PIP / ESA / UC advice - please try the following:

5 methylhydrofolate: the right type of folate?

Role of Liothyronine and Desiccated Thyroid Extract in Hypothyroidism

Reidels Thyroiditis

Hospital scare

Help Evaluating Blood Tests Please

Armour Thyroid in London... any suggestions?

Product recall

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