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Update on levothyroxine and HRT

So, decided to go with HRT. Have Estrogel gel and progesterone tablets. Applying 2 pumps of gel in the morning for first two weeks and then taking two tablets...

So, decided to go with HRT. Have Estrogel gel and progesterone tablets. Applying...

•4 years ago

Locked down and need assistance with levels

I have been Hypo for the last 16 years on a very high dose of 200mcg Levothyroxine daily. After a recebt test which showed normal TSH, normal T4 and high T3...

I have been Hypo for the last 16 years on a very high dose of 200mcg Levothyroxi...

•4 years ago

Article from the Lancet re covid-19 and thyroid

This might not be new but I've only just seen it and thought it might be of interest. If anyone can put it into simple language I'd be very interested. Is it...

This might not be new but I've only just seen it and thought it might be of inte...

•4 years ago

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Can I / should I avoid a thyroid removal operation ? Is there a quick alternative ?

Hi. I have had multiple tests, scan etc and 'by happy accident' my thyroid has been discovered to rank a '3' on the have I got Cancer range. A biopsy, a PET...

Hi. I have had multiple tests, scan etc and 'by happy accident' my thyroid has b...

•4 years ago

Right upper arm feeling like a i have a rubber band around it constantly

having the same feeling is upper right arm. It's been about 2 days going to call my GP asap and make an appointment. Need to know what it is. Really bothersome...

having the same feeling is upper right arm. It's been about 2 days going to call...

•4 years ago

Cataracts

I have just been diagnosed with cataracts . Anyone know if being hypothyroid can trigger this Thanks

I have just been diagnosed with cataracts . Anyone know if being hypothyroid can...

•4 years ago

Starting NDT

What's the best way to start NDT? I'm on 250mcg of levothyroxine at the moment and have been prescribed WP Thyroid. Thank-you.

What's the best way to start NDT? I'm on 250mcg of levothyroxine at the moment a...

•4 years ago

Hypothyroidism and restless legs syndrome.

Hi.. can anyone tell me please if restless legs syndrome and hypothyroidism are related.? I believe both are circadian... but no one in my GP practice can help...

Hi.. can anyone tell me please if restless legs syndrome and hypothyroidism are ...

•4 years ago

Benefits of switching from T3 + T4 to NDT...?

This article is the very reason I decided not to try NDT, but to go for T3 + T4 instead (if I could find a doctor to prescribe T3 for me, it would be even more...

This article is the very reason I decided not to try NDT, but to go for T3 + T4 ...

•4 years ago

NEW THYROID GROUP FOR DEVON!

Hi I am trying to get a new Group together in Devon to fight the Devon CCG regarding their policy on T3 and the fact that patients are being denied it due to...

Hi I am trying to get a new Group together in Devon to fight the Devon CCG regar...

•4 years ago

Felidipine high BP

Has anyone on Felodipine had large fluid filled blisters on their arms. Been on a low dose 2.5mg for 4 weeks and feel ok with it . Thanks

Has anyone on Felodipine had large fluid filled blisters on their arms. Been on...

•4 years ago

Should I start the prescribed 25mcg levo for a high-normal TSH?

Hi everyone, I"m 22 and for years, my TSH has been between 3,5 and 4,5. My latest test came back at 4,1 (range 0,5-4,5). My T4 came back at 11,5 (range...

Hi everyone, I"m 22 and for years, my TSH has been between 3,5 and 4,5. My lat...

•4 years ago

Please help with my test results!

I’ve been struggling with weight loss for years with no changes, IBSD for the past year, genetic tremors, and extreme fatigue. My grandpa has hyperthyroidism,...

I’ve been struggling with weight loss for years with no changes, IBSD for the pa...

•4 years ago

Advice for Haematologist

I have been having a few issues lately and I have had some great help and advice on here so far. I have had some results for a D Dimer test from when I was in...

I have been having a few issues lately and I have had some great help and advice...

•4 years ago

How bad can fatigue get in hypothyroidism?

I've been taking NDT for awhile and my blood work and temperatures are starting to improve, slowly. But I can't help but wonder if my fatigue is been caused by...

I've been taking NDT for awhile and my blood work and temperatures are starting ...

•4 years ago

Kidney pain

Hello, i have just been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism after being in remission for 2 years. I am experiencing quite a lot of pain in my left side around...

Hello, i have just been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism after being in remission ...

•4 years ago

Thyroid results

Brief though they are can anyone please tell me if these explain my tiredness? Thank you.

Brief though they are can anyone please tell me if these explain my tiredness? T...

•4 years ago

Help Please. Slow speech, slurred speech.

Hi All, apart from the multitude of other symptoms i am struggling with i notice that i am having transient issues with slow speech and slightly...

Hi All, apart from the multitude of other symptoms i am struggling wi...

•4 years ago

This is my blood test result ..but I don’t understand anything please help...

Hello my friends hope you are well!? I like some adice please ..I’m taking carbimazole 5mg once a day doctor prescribed alert my test results about one week a...

Hello my friends hope you are well!? I like some adice please ..I’m taking carbi...

•4 years ago

Adrenal testing

Hello, I’m about to buy an adrenal saliva test, I’ve had Dhea recently and it was fine so not looking to spend the extra. I had the labrix around a week ago...

Hello, I’m about to buy an adrenal saliva test, I’ve had Dhea recently and it wa...

•4 years ago

Hashimoto treatment

Hi, I have Hashimoto. I wanted to compare treatment with other ladies with the same condition. Could you please share your treatment? Thank you Xx

Hi, I have Hashimoto. I wanted to compare treatment with other ladies with the ...

•4 years ago

No help from GP's

Does anyone know of a specialist/consultant in Wiltshire or surrounding areas? I was diagnosed with hypothyroid by dear Dr Peatfield around 12 years ago but...

Does anyone know of a specialist/consultant in Wiltshire or surrounding areas? I...

•4 years ago

GP 🙄

Had a phone consultation yesterday as suffering from menopausal symptoms that have now reached a point of being totally disruptive. Call was 45 minutes late...

Had a phone consultation yesterday as suffering from menopausal symptoms that ha...

•4 years ago

Blood test advise for graves

Been a while since I posted but I think my graves is back I had trouble getting diagnosed as my T-shirt was only just 0.6 so they never did t3 or t4 I note for...

Been a while since I posted but I think my graves is back I had trouble getting ...

•4 years ago

What is this in my throat so sore thanks !!

Hi does anyone know what these are, is it just ulcers one looks like puss filled they are all very sore Also have a swallon lymph node base of back of head...

Hi does anyone know what these are, is it just ulcers one looks like puss filled...

•4 years ago

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