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Tips to improve under responding adrenals please

Hello, I did a synachthen test and my results were: Serum cortisol after 1/2hr: 471nmol/L, Range >550 Serum cortisol after 1 hour: 560nmol/L, Range >550 As...

Hello, I did a synachthen test and my results were: Serum cortisol after 1/2hr: ...

lh22

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Levo increase

Update : thank you to everyone for their advice . I have spoken to my consultant over the phone he recommended a 25mcg increase in Levothyroxine to make me...

Update : thank you to everyone for their advice . I have spoken to my consultant...

Sixties123

•4 years ago

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White thick spit and blocked

Hi. I have hashimottos disease. For 5 days really struggling, as if throat bone dry, swalling terrible and horrid pure white thick spit. Has anyone got this...

Hi. I have hashimottos disease. For 5 days really struggling, as if throat bone ...

korky1873

•4 years ago

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I managed to get a 25mcg increase of my Levothyroxine. Now on 75mcg. Hopefully my TSH will reduce below its present 2.63. Will my free t3 level and my free...

I managed to get a 25mcg increase of my Levothyroxine. Now on 75mcg. Hopefully m...

PamBow

•4 years ago

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New Test results, gone to Hypo?

I have felt lousy for a very long time. No energy, horrible muscle aches, just overall sluggish. Little appetite, list goes on and on. Was diagnosed with...

I have felt lousy for a very long time. No energy, horrible muscle aches, just o...

Hidden

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Feeling better

After taking B12 for a month now, all my night symptoms have gone away. I took 1000mcg and the symptoms have simply vanished. I just have a little fatigue and...

After taking B12 for a month now, all my night symptoms have gone away. I took 1...

selftreatendo

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Supplements?

Hi folks, I have been considering trying thyroid supplements for energy. Do any of you have experience in this area? I’m 40, on 50mg of Levo for almost 2 years...

Hi folks, I have been considering trying thyroid supplements for energy. Do any ...

alikeegs

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Can't lose weight

Hi, am really struggling to lose weight, thyroid levels is normal, on 150mcg for a few months now, was on folic acid for 3 months too, any tips please, feeling...

Hi, am really struggling to lose weight, thyroid levels is normal, on 150mcg for...

Dona31

•4 years ago

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When your doctor won;t prescribe thyroxine

I've suffered from M.E symptoms for nearly 18 years and consistently throughout this period my thyroid tests (as administered by the doctor) have shown to be...

I've suffered from M.E symptoms for nearly 18 years and consistently throughout ...

Simonsky

•4 years ago

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High TSH levels, normal T4..should I retest?

Hi Some advice would be appreciated! Recently had a left hemithyroidectomy for suspicious nodule, biopsy results in keeping with an autoimmune possibly...

Hi Some advice would be appreciated! Recently had a left hemithyroidectomy for ...

strangelittleisland

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Meet others with Hashimoto's/hypothyroid, here to help new parents too

Hi folks, Just joined HealthUnlocked. And thought I'd say "hi!" Looking to connect with others who are living well with Hashimoto's/hypothyroid. Also, glad to...

Hi folks, Just joined HealthUnlocked. And thought I'd say "hi!" Looking to conn...

StarEshine

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Goiter 0.8 cms right side.

Hello, Can anyone clarify me if my thyroid function tests and antibody test results are within range then why is my goiter slightly enlarged? The ultrasound...

Hello, Can anyone clarify me if my thyroid function tests and antibody test resu...

Charmingly

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Over reaction to stressful situations

Hi everyone. Does anyone else find that their bodies ‘over react’ when faced with something that could be perceived as slightly stressful? I’ll give an...

Hi everyone. Does anyone else find that their bodies ‘over react’ when faced wit...

Mejulie1

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Help to figure out my blood results please!

I was really hoping some knowledgable person could help me understand whats going on. I have been diagnosed with: suspected thyrotoxicosis and multinodular...

I was really hoping some knowledgable person could help me understand whats goin...

melross

•4 years ago

10 Replies

What's Normal?

Hello Learn how to read and monitor your labs according to how you feel. It takes time but Doctors dont treat the patients anymore. They treat the paperwork...

Hello Learn how to read and monitor your labs according to how you feel. It tak...

Leuy

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Is carbimazole only prescribed for Graves?

Hello. I was reading older posts here about hyperthyroid and it was mentioned that carbimazole is only prescribed for Graves - is this correct? I have been...

Hello. I was reading older posts here about hyperthyroid and it was mentioned t...

jib70

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Does hypothyroidism change who we are?

I've learned so much since being diagnosed. Getting hit with hypothyroidism at middle age forced me to reevaluate nearly every habit I've picked up over the...

I've learned so much since being diagnosed. Getting hit with hypothyroidism at m...

lonely_pioneer

•4 years ago

40 Replies

t3

I'm currently taking t3 which has helped improve my symptoms tremendously but where I was purchasing before is no longer selling them, any recommendations...

I'm currently taking t3 which has helped improve my symptoms tremendously but wh...

Leahpw

•4 years ago

1 Reply

OK to take B12 supplement when serum levels are high?

Hi everyone! I am currently trying to work on my low ferritin 23 (15-250) and I have previously ALWAYS had low b12 alongside my ferritin and whenever one goes...

Hi everyone! I am currently trying to work on my low ferritin 23 (15-250) and I ...

liaratsoni

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Can anyone help with advice on my recent blood results?

On Friday the 10th July I picked up my latest blood results from my doctors surgery. For over 4 years I have been asking my doctors for blood tests as my hair...

On Friday the 10th July I picked up my latest blood results from my doctors surg...

Busyfish

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Can you please help me interpret my test results

Hi... I am new to this forum. Just got my blood work results and have never taken the thyroid function tests before so would appreciate if you could help me...

Hi... I am new to this forum. Just got my blood work results and have never take...

Ajg85

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Too much NDT??

Hi all I’ve been taking 3 grains of Thyroid S for a couple of years now and have felt really well on it. I recently had the following tests done at Medichecks...

Hi all I’ve been taking 3 grains of Thyroid S for a couple of years now and hav...

KWallis76

•4 years ago

16 Replies

I think I might be over medicating....?

Hello everyone, I’m beginning to think I’m over medicated on Levothyroxine due to trying to solve a low T3 conversion issue. If someone could cast some light...

Hello everyone, I’m beginning to think I’m over medicated on Levothyroxine due t...

TiredMummy

•4 years ago

6 Replies

? Going private and who would you recommend

Hi have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism for 6 years and have been on Levothyroxine 75mcg. Bloods ok but still feel exhausted, muscle aches and pains at...

Hi have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism for 6 years and have been on Levothyr...

SR1980

•4 years ago

16 Replies

ALFACALCIDOL

Hi all, just wondering can anyone help me with this. Is anyone on Alfacalcidol? If so have you have kidney problems from it? Because I have since they’ve just...

Hi all, just wondering can anyone help me with this. Is anyone on Alfacalcidol? ...

rachelmuggeridge

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Nails

Does anyone else's nails bend? Like mine are so soft and bend really easy. They get to a certain length and then just bend down. I can bend them back but they...

Does anyone else's nails bend? Like mine are so soft and bend really easy. They ...

Emmyegg

•4 years ago

52 Replies

Need positivity that I will eventually feel better, recently diagnosed with hashimotos.

Hello all, 19 year old male here from the U.S. This forum appears most active to all I’ve looked at and gives great advice so I chose to join. Currently 6...

Hello all, 19 year old male here from the U.S. This forum appears most active to...

Hidden

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Ferrous fumurate and vitamin d supplement

Hi everyone, I have to take ferrous fumurate twice a day for iron deficiency anemia. I also have to take vitamin D for a vitamin D deficiency. I also take...

Hi everyone, I have to take ferrous fumurate twice a day for iron deficiency an...

owl87

•4 years ago

3 Replies

My thyroid shrunk with 125 mcg of Syntroid

Hello. I had an ultrasound of the thyroid gland after 1 month taking 125 mcg of Syntroid. The ultrasound showed that my thyroid is atrophied, with a total...

Hello. I had an ultrasound of the thyroid gland after 1 month taking 125 mcg of ...

Lucas22

•4 years ago

1 Reply

TEETH OR T4-T3

I have been taking thyroid hormone, T4 only for 28 years, then T4, T3 combo and have had my share of problems but generally fared fairly well until something...

I have been taking thyroid hormone, T4 only for 28 years, then T4, T3 combo and ...

GKeith

•4 years ago

32 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for July 2020

Tips to improve under responding adrenals please

Levo increase

White thick spit and blocked

Hi

New Test results, gone to Hypo?

Feeling better

Supplements?

Can't lose weight

When your doctor won;t prescribe thyroxine

High TSH levels, normal T4..should I retest?

Meet others with Hashimoto's/hypothyroid, here to help new parents too

Goiter 0.8 cms right side.

Over reaction to stressful situations

Help to figure out my blood results please!

What's Normal?

Is carbimazole only prescribed for Graves?

Does hypothyroidism change who we are?

t3

OK to take B12 supplement when serum levels are high?

Can anyone help with advice on my recent blood results?

Can you please help me interpret my test results

Too much NDT??

I think I might be over medicating....?

? Going private and who would you recommend

ALFACALCIDOL

Nails

Need positivity that I will eventually feel better, recently diagnosed with hashimotos.

Ferrous fumurate and vitamin d supplement

My thyroid shrunk with 125 mcg of Syntroid

TEETH OR T4-T3

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