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Carbimazole causing freaky dreams and trouble sleeping

Exactly as it says on the tin really. I’m on 20mg carbimazole and have been for a month or two. I am finding I am having very disturbed sleep; ie vivid...

Exactly as it says on the tin really. I’m on 20mg carbimazole and have been fo...

4872angie

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Hello - new here

I had right tonsil cancer SCC HPV+ Had 6 weeks of radiotherapy & chemo. Treatment finished sept 18. I’m still here thankfully but my thyroid has taken a...

I had right tonsil cancer SCC HPV+ Had 6 weeks of radiotherapy & chemo. Treatme...

Headandneck72

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Barium swallow with hx of DLBCL and low WBC

hx of dlbcl as well as thyroiditis and esophagitis with low WBC. Is barium swallow fluoroscopy risky or dangerous given history.

hx of dlbcl as well as thyroiditis and esophagitis with low WBC. Is barium swal...

ugon

•4 years ago

2 Replies

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Palpitations after eating

Hello everyone, I need your comments and personal experiences on something new I have been experiencing. I have been though a course of thyroiditis in the past...

Hello everyone, I need your comments and personal experiences on something new I...

roukounasGK

•4 years ago

48 Replies

Child hair loss continues

Hello I have discussed this before on here but I'm at a loss as to what to do about my daughters continued hair loss since starting Levothyroxine 5 months ago....

Hello I have discussed this before on here but I'm at a loss as to what to do ab...

Dolphin40

•4 years ago

122 Replies

“ I would not start thyroxine unless TSH rises above 10.” Hi! I am new to forum.

Hi all! I am so delighted that I have discovered this forum! It’s so amazing to see all the knowledge shared among fellow thyroid fighters! You are all amazing...

Hi all! I am so delighted that I have discovered this forum! It’s so amazing to ...

Chrisroses78

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Injectable Adeno B12

Hi: Where can I buy injectable Adeno B12 ? I live in the US. Thanks for your help.

Hi: Where can I buy injectable Adeno B12 ? I live in the US. Thanks for your h...

KAS18

•4 years ago

1 Reply

HRT & Supplements

Hi I’ve been on HRT for a month now (oestrogen gel and progesterone tablets). I’m also taking Levo and T3. I’m slowly easing back in my supplements as I...

Hi I’ve been on HRT for a month now (oestrogen gel and progesterone tablets). I...

Spangle15

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Antibody testing and Gluten/Soy free diet

GP has agreed to test my thyroid antibodies (although it may only be one of them, I don't know) in early September. She recently poured suspicion on my Thriva...

GP has agreed to test my thyroid antibodies (although it may only be one of them...

malohant

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Messed up thyroid

So I am 17 and always had minor depression, that would come and go which was weird, and inconvienient because I could feel good all day and then and just go...

So I am 17 and always had minor depression, that would come and go which was we...

Sheff4

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Thyroid uptake scan

Has anyone had this type of scan done.? How was it? Im getting it done on Monday and im anxious about it Tia

Has anyone had this type of scan done.? How was it? Im getting it done on Monda...

wavingordrowning

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Confused about blood tests after speaking to Endo.

I have done two posts lately regarding blood tests and have been had tests I should get done recommended on here. After speaking with my Endo I am getting a...

I have done two posts lately regarding blood tests and have been had tests I sho...

Unsunghero

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Link between Cirtraline a d decrease in effectiveness if Levo

Evening everybody and Seaside Susie! It has just been mentioned on a post that Cirtraline may effect how Levo works. Can you tell me any more about this? Does...

Evening everybody and Seaside Susie! It has just been mentioned on a post that C...

smilingjane

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Surgery or Radioactive Iodine Treatment?

I'm 28 almost 29 and was diagnosed with Graves disease in 2017. I was treated for almost 2 years from the April and a short time after my medication was...

I'm 28 almost 29 and was diagnosed with Graves disease in 2017. I was treated ...

EmmaR21

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Help for my mother

My mum (aged82) was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism over a year ago. She has been treated with Carbimizole and propananol. She stabilised and they stopped all...

My mum (aged82) was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism over a year ago. She has been...

BelfastGirl737

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Hoping for advice - endo appointment - updated with test results

Apologies if this is a bit of a long post! Hoping to give as much info as I can in case any of you can offer me some advice. I had a partial thyroidectomy...

Apologies if this is a bit of a long post! Hoping to give as much info as I can...

beryltortoise

•4 years ago

42 Replies

Son's welfare??

Hi everyone, I'm posting here for my son who is 6 and half years old. His always complaining about being tired and has the not bothered attitude. He also...

Hi everyone, I'm posting here for my son who is 6 and half years old. His alway...

Maya_83

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Paper thin skin bleeds so easily

I have Hashimotos and take levothryroxine and liothyronine. The last year my skin has become paper thin, especially on my arms. Any idea why?

I have Hashimotos and take levothryroxine and liothyronine. The last year my ski...

Bengalgal

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Best Protein Option.

Good Afternoon All, I am looking for some advice regarding protein, I have gotten back in to my training, as I have put on a lot of weight, I have...

Good Afternoon All, I am looking for some advice regarding protein, I have gotte...

James1970

•4 years ago

8 Replies

My latest lab results

This is my latest thyroid test. These are the things my dr tested. He told me that it looks good and he doesn’t think my anxiety is due to this. He says the...

This is my latest thyroid test. These are the things my dr tested. He told me ...

Wolfman10

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Blood results

Hi all Iv just got a print out of my antibody results before I see the Endo. However I don’t know what these mean. Can anybody help to explain these to me?...

Hi all Iv just got a print out of my antibody results before I see the Endo. Ho...

Busyy

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Results of last bloods T4, T3, TSH,

Hi everyone ❤️ I'm just looking for a bit of advice on my last bloods done on June 26th Information: I'm on T3 teva 20mg I've since increased the dose to 40mg...

Hi everyone ❤️ I'm just looking for a bit of advice on my last bloods done on Ju...

birkie

•4 years ago

7 Replies

By how much should I reduce NDT dose?

Hi everyone! I would appreciate your help. Here are my lab results from today: TSH 0.006 (0.270 - 4.200) Free T3 5.60 (2.00 - 4.40) Free T4 1.62 (0.80...

Hi everyone! I would appreciate your help. Here are my lab results from today:...

Canu

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Symptoms worse but GP wants to reduce Levo

I've been on Thyroxine for about 5 years. My current dose is 75. My T4 has always been the low end of the normal range as has my TSH. The endocrinologist said...

I've been on Thyroxine for about 5 years. My current dose is 75. My T4 has alway...

BlueLight87

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Hypo hyper thyroid swing

Hi, sorry for posting again, I couldn’t find anything relating to this in the search. How long does a hypo hyper swing last? when I have them it can vary...

Hi, sorry for posting again, I couldn’t find anything relating to this in the se...

Molly139

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Queries re absorbsion issues Levo and Lio

Morning all I am wondering if anyone can tell me where levo and lio are absorbed, is it the stomach or intestines? I cannot absorb B12 due to intestinal...

Morning all I am wondering if anyone can tell me where levo and lio are absorbed...

smilingjane

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Close to expiry or expired T3

In the process of moving home and have been sorting through cupboards. Come across a bottle of Cynomel that expired March 2020 (100 tabs @ 25mcg) and 3 plastic...

In the process of moving home and have been sorting through cupboards. Come acro...

KT304

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Can you help me with results ahead of appointment please? I need ammunition....

Hello all, Further to my last post...

Tiredofthis77

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Test time when you dose before bedtime

Ive seen alot about testing at 8:30am with a 24 hour gap since last dose. I take my levo at 10:30pm before bedtime (for various reasons) so how would I best...

Ive seen alot about testing at 8:30am with a 24 hour gap since last dose. I take...

Johndillon

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Best Lab in UK for MTHFR DNA Test???

I’m looking to take a reliable MTHFR DNA Test. The only tests I can find refer to “Ancestry”. Don’t need that. Are there any proper Labs who just do the...

I’m looking to take a reliable MTHFR DNA Test. The only tests I can find refer ...

knackersyard

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2020

Carbimazole causing freaky dreams and trouble sleeping

Hello - new here

Barium swallow with hx of DLBCL and low WBC

Palpitations after eating

Child hair loss continues

“ I would not start thyroxine unless TSH rises above 10.” Hi! I am new to forum.

Injectable Adeno B12

HRT & Supplements

Antibody testing and Gluten/Soy free diet

Messed up thyroid

Thyroid uptake scan

Confused about blood tests after speaking to Endo.

Link between Cirtraline a d decrease in effectiveness if Levo

Surgery or Radioactive Iodine Treatment?

Help for my mother

Hoping for advice - endo appointment - updated with test results

Son's welfare??

Paper thin skin bleeds so easily

Best Protein Option.

My latest lab results

Blood results

Results of last bloods T4, T3, TSH,

By how much should I reduce NDT dose?

Symptoms worse but GP wants to reduce Levo

Hypo hyper thyroid swing

Queries re absorbsion issues Levo and Lio

Close to expiry or expired T3

Can you help me with results ahead of appointment please? I need ammunition....

Test time when you dose before bedtime

Best Lab in UK for MTHFR DNA Test???

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