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Buying T4

Is there anywhere in Europe or elsewhere where I can buy T4 without fillers (in olive oil or like). A pharmacy in Germany does it but I need a prescription and...

Is there anywhere in Europe or elsewhere where I can buy T4 without fillers (in ...

ter1461

•4 years ago

1 Reply

How to switch from morning to night dosing?

Hi everyone, I’m taking Levothyroxine in the mornings (one hour before breakfast) and thinking about taking it at bedtime to see if that brings benefits. Does...

Hi everyone, I’m taking Levothyroxine in the mornings (one hour before breakfast...

TiredMummy

•4 years ago

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Graves thyroid eye disease (TED) post-thyroidectomy?

Hi all, new here and would appreciate any info you may have re this issue. I've had Graves and associated TED for the past 5 years, and not wanting to be on...

Hi all, new here and would appreciate any info you may have re this issue. I've ...

Arrigo

•4 years ago

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Re Echo Prescription Delivery Service

I’m always having problems with my surgery’s inability to count 28 days to my next script and resulting in my running out a day or two before and having to...

I’m always having problems with my surgery’s inability to count 28 days to my n...

Loafinabout

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Undecided on treatment

I’ve read so much about RAI and anti thyroid drugs and I still can’t decide which route to take. I know there are risks with both. I have been diagnosed with...

I’ve read so much about RAI and anti thyroid drugs and I still can’t decide whic...

Jenka

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Can anyone help please?

Hi, I posted earlier this week any many thanks to those who replied. The thread is here:...

Hi, I posted earlier this week any many thanks to those who replied. The thread...

Bambini83

•4 years ago

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But we knew that already, right sisters?

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/jul/08/denial-of-womens-concerns-contributed-to-medical-scandals-says-inquiry (not aimed at you dear Rod: the...

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/jul/08/denial-of-womens-concerns-contri...

Rapunzel

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Transition to more t3 less t4 - your experience with symptoms, please

hey all, Quick question! I began to lower my levo from 112 to 100 over 2 weeks ago. Initially I felt calmer, stiffness went away, pains also. After 8-9 days...

hey all, Quick question! I began to lower my levo from 112 to 100 over 2 weeks a...

Hidden

•4 years ago

31 Replies

Curious question about T3 and testing

If T3 is short acting and is gone within a few hours and we test first thing before meds, how can we ever see optimal T3 in a test? Surely much of it is gone...

If T3 is short acting and is gone within a few hours and we test first thing bef...

Lenaa

•4 years ago

32 Replies

By way of a 6 month up-date.

Well 6 months now since my total Stop on block and replace. On the whole feeling not to bad, although some days I’m very short of breath and suck in gallons of...

Well 6 months now since my total Stop on block and replace. On the whole feeling...

Billyboy2u

•4 years ago

1 Reply

How many hours AFTER food can you take your meds?

I know it's best on an empty stomach, first thing or at night but failing that, what's the soonest after food that it's ok to take meds?

I know it's best on an empty stomach, first thing or at night but failing that, ...

Lenaa

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Patients ripped-off for private consultations.

This news has reminded me of one of my experiences https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2020/07/01/macclesfield-eye-doctors-fined-12m-for-price-fixing/...

This news has reminded me of one of my experiences https://www.expressandstar.co...

jimh111

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Has anyone Had

Flu like shivery shaky , nauseated Questioning If HYPO

Ossuryak

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Home testing

Hello all, has anyone here used blue horizon home testing kit. I just did it and sent it but realised I'm only supposed to send mon-thurs. Does anyone know of...

Hello all, has anyone here used blue horizon home testing kit. I just did it and...

fitness1

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Has Anyone Gone Rapidly Downhill On The New 3 Grain Nature Throid?

I have experienced a drop in temperature back to 35.9 after being stable for a few years now. I am also getting a nerve type prickling in my hands and feet,...

I have experienced a drop in temperature back to 35.9 after being stable for a f...

Helcaster

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Systems approach to thyroid physiology [thinking function and disease]..... data on magnesium and other nutrients.... other pointers...

Hi all, just found this article... the Magnesium graph, diagrams and sonography caught my eye! ... have read the abstract, checked the journal and authors......

Hi all, just found this article... the Magnesium graph, diagrams and sonography ...

HowCome

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Armour

I have been on Armour for 18 months after 30 years on thyroxine Gp rand said I can't have it anymore because the gp I seen should not have give me it I'm...

I have been on Armour for 18 months after 30 years on thyroxine Gp rand said I ...

Rval

•4 years ago

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B complex with folate but with less B12 and mineral advice please

Hi All. Is there a supplement with less b12 in ? As i inject my own B12 atm Or wouldn't that matter as i have Pernicious Anemia so it wouldnt absorb any of...

Hi All. Is there a supplement with less b12 in ? As i inject my own B12 atm Or ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

2 Replies

How much Vit D3 ought I to be taking please?

This is my result from a couple of weeks ago. Thank you.

Ellie-Louise

•4 years ago

2 Replies

News about NDT

Hello everyone! Does anybody know any news regarding NDT? Is it possible to order it somewhere? I've finished my Thyroid-S 1,5 months ago and now taking only...

Hello everyone! Does anybody know any news regarding NDT? Is it possible to ord...

Grechka

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Declining temps on ndt?

Ive been logging my waking temps and pulse and they are definitely lower. I feel noticeably more cold as well. Its been about just over 2 weeks at this point....

Ive been logging my waking temps and pulse and they are definitely lower. I feel...

jconnor123

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Patient access results

Hello , I'm waiting on my bloods results, I'm using patient acces does anyone know how long after your doctor gets results back you can veiw them on patient...

Hello , I'm waiting on my bloods results, I'm using patient acces does anyone ...

hellothere74

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Positive TG Ab, normal TSH

Is there a reason a doctor would order only TSH and TG Ab tests? All I’m finding indicates that TG Ab is usually assessed with TPO Ab, if not also TSI Ab. My...

Is there a reason a doctor would order only TSH and TG Ab tests? All I’m findin...

Theatrigal

•4 years ago

5 Replies

New labs thoughts?

I’ve been on 60 mg Armour thyroid for about 5 to 6 months now and feel much improved, but not ideal. Still struggling with weight that I cannot lose,...

I’ve been on 60 mg Armour thyroid for about 5 to 6 months now and feel much impr...

kikiweight

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Help with supplements please!

Hello all, I was hoping for some advice about supplements. Last week I had some great advice from SlowDragon , SeasideSusie and humanbean after my last blood...

Hello all, I was hoping for some advice about supplements. Last week I had some ...

luckyed

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Thyroid Symptoms But Normal Blood Work?

I have posted here a couple of times and received grand assistance, thank you. Q - Can you have many hypo/Hashi symptoms but still have all your blood work in...

I have posted here a couple of times and received grand assistance, thank you. Q...

ASkepticalConsumer

•4 years ago

21 Replies

New results advice

These are my new thyroid results. I’m on 75mcg thyroxine (teva). I have not been taking T3 as it made me feel no different and my results kept being all over...

These are my new thyroid results. I’m on 75mcg thyroxine (teva). I have not been...

Tinacros

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Good nutrition and interesting recipe sources

Hi folks I am back strength training and want to make sure my diet matches it. I am considering a mediterranean style diet. Is this a good idea? What are the...

Hi folks I am back strength training and want to make sure my diet matches it. I...

Eimear78

•4 years ago

2 Replies

What medication do I stop before blood tests?

Having blood tests for thyroid function. I know not to take my levothyroxine before the test, but do I also need to stop vitamin b2? I take 400mg B2 and 80mg...

Having blood tests for thyroid function. I know not to take my levothyroxine bef...

Mum23girls

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Irritability and hypothyroidism

Does anyone else here find themselves regularly irritable since their symptoms began? It makes me feel like a terrible person and I prefer to be alone so I...

Does anyone else here find themselves regularly irritable since their symptoms b...

Zazbag

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for July 2020

Buying T4

How to switch from morning to night dosing?

Graves thyroid eye disease (TED) post-thyroidectomy?

Re Echo Prescription Delivery Service

Undecided on treatment

Can anyone help please?

But we knew that already, right sisters?

Transition to more t3 less t4 - your experience with symptoms, please

Curious question about T3 and testing

By way of a 6 month up-date.

How many hours AFTER food can you take your meds?

Patients ripped-off for private consultations.

Has anyone Had

Home testing

Has Anyone Gone Rapidly Downhill On The New 3 Grain Nature Throid?

Systems approach to thyroid physiology [thinking function and disease]..... data on magnesium and other nutrients.... other pointers...

Armour

B complex with folate but with less B12 and mineral advice please

How much Vit D3 ought I to be taking please?

News about NDT

Declining temps on ndt?

Patient access results

Positive TG Ab, normal TSH

New labs thoughts?

Help with supplements please!

Thyroid Symptoms But Normal Blood Work?

New results advice

Good nutrition and interesting recipe sources

What medication do I stop before blood tests?

Irritability and hypothyroidism

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