Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

137,936 members • 161,765 posts

All posts for September 2020

Very frustrated

been on levo for 5years my stomach is bloated I'm not fat any where else I take 175 mg could this be the tablets I'm also diabetic

been on levo for 5years my stomach is bloated I'm not fat any where else I take ...

Lunatic16

•4 years ago

2 Replies

61 y.o female - yearly physical/ thyroid treatment

Hi-would like opinions on my labs, please. I take 30 mg of NP thyroid (natural desiccated thyroid)daily. Did not take Thyroid meds morning of labs. TSH 5.07...

Hi-would like opinions on my labs, please. I take 30 mg of NP thyroid (natural ...

JHMOM59

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Constant hypothyroid symptoms but clear blood tests and a very unhelpful doctor. Experiences appreciated.

Hi everyone! I am new here and I have recently been having a lot of problems and wanted to see if anyone has experienced anything similar. Sorry my story is...

Hi everyone! I am new here and I have recently been having a lot of problems and...

Oliviagm

•4 years ago

44 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

Looking for advice on blood results

Hi there, I have my latest blood results and was wondering if I am maybe not converting T4 to T3 very well. The reason I am asking is because I still have days...

Hi there, I have my latest blood results and was wondering if I am maybe not con...

Poloneck

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Private blood test company’s

Could someone tell me the company’s that do the full thyroid testing kits sent out to me please ? Many thanks Tanya

Could someone tell me the company’s that do the full thyroid testing kits sent o...

Tanyaking

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Hashimoto’s and blood sugar

Has anyone with hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism struggled with blood sugar issues that lead to insomnia? I don’t have diabetes but I have something in between...

Has anyone with hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism struggled with blood sugar issues...

meganmc

•4 years ago

2 Replies

High TSH normal FT4

Hi, just looking for some opinions. Recently had my thyroid checked, TSH 5.8 (0.3-5.5) FT4 14 (10-22) 2 years ago it was TSH 8.5 (0.3-5.5) FT4 12 (10-22)...

Hi, just looking for some opinions. Recently had my thyroid checked, TSH 5.8 (0...

Nigelnoonoo6

•4 years ago

44 Replies

Higher TSH in range when on T4 therapy is correlated with inferior quality of life

This article has studied the QoL of subjects on therapy and the relationship if any, with TSH. They find that the higher the TSH (even within the healthy...

This article has studied the QoL of subjects on therapy and the relationship if ...

diogenes

Remembering•4 years ago

12 Replies

Iron tablet abs colonoscopy

I’ve had to come off iron tablets for a colonoscopy on Wednesday. Are there side effects coming of iron ..? My feritin level is 20 and hemoglobin is fine I...

I’ve had to come off iron tablets for a colonoscopy on Wednesday. Are there sid...

AHarri123

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Help with metavive dosing please

I’ve been experimenting with the entire metavive range over a period of 2 or so so years and after a recent break from ALL supplements of around 12 weeks to...

I’ve been experimenting with the entire metavive range over a period of 2 or so ...

Noelnoel

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Side effects levothyroxine

Has anyone had stomach problems since being on levothyroxine ?

Meadowpark

•4 years ago

17 Replies

D3 after TT

I was told by my endo to start taking d3 in preparation for my total thyroidectomy back in March. He didn’t mention dose nor gave me a prescription. Nor said i...

I was told by my endo to start taking d3 in preparation for my total thyroidecto...

Ullallah-6

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Thyroxine timing

Hello, whilst most Endos recommend taking Levo first thing in the morning and waiting 30 mins before eating anything, I came across an idea that actually it’s...

Hello, whilst most Endos recommend taking Levo first thing in the morning and wa...

Wired123

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Teva and Accord brands causing adverse symtoms

I had been taking activis levothyroxine 100mg for several years with no problems, pharmacist changed brand to teva and not only did I feel unwell I developed...

I had been taking activis levothyroxine 100mg for several years with no problem...

Sanjita123

•4 years ago

56 Replies

Byron rules 101

I just posted saying my TSH was 19.0 meant to say 0.05 and T4 is 19.0 , is that normal, definitely got brain fog🥴

I just posted saying my TSH was 19.0 meant to say 0.05 and T4 is 19.0 , is that...

Byronrules101

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Byronrules 101

Hi I’ve been taking thyroxine for 27 years, over the last few years I have been reduced from 150 mcg down to 75 mcg , my latest test show my TSH 0.05 and my...

Hi I’ve been taking thyroxine for 27 years, over the last few years I have been ...

Byronrules101

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Taking thyroid hormone with bottled or distilled water?

I usually take my thyroid hormone with bottled water. Now, I´ve read that can decrease hormone absorption as it contains both calcium and magnesium, and that...

I usually take my thyroid hormone with bottled water. Now, I´ve read that can de...

Hidden

•4 years ago

17 Replies

"Mercury Pharma Eltroxin" and "Mercury Pharma Levothryoxine"

There have been many discussions about the differences and availabilities of the two differently-labelled Mercury Pharma products. I recently contacted Advanz...

There have been many discussions about the differences and availabilities of the...

helvella

Administrator•4 years ago

19 Replies

Thyroid test results. Can anyone help?

Hi All, Just received my results which I had done privately. Ferritin 267ug/L ( range 13-150) CRP HS 2.66 mg/L (<5 ) Vit B12 121 pm01/L ( 37.5-187.5) Vit D 61...

Hi All, Just received my results which I had done privately. Ferritin 267ug/L ( ...

Josiah150767

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Does Your Brain Need Help?

This talk by Dr. Kharrazian is amazing. The insights they now have as to the connection between the brain and your symptoms even the area of the brain at...

This talk by Dr. Kharrazian is amazing. The insights they now have as to the c...

Heloise

•4 years ago

31 Replies

Saline .

I am taking medication for an under active thyroid. Recently due to the hot weather, I drank at lot of water, which resulted of my being hospitalized needing...

I am taking medication for an under active thyroid. Recently due to the hot we...

Peachandcream

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Thyroiditis of unknown origin

Hi All, I have been diagnosed with a thyroiditis of unknown origin, confirmed not autoimmune. I was hyper when diagnosed. My FT4 has now dropped back into...

Hi All, I have been diagnosed with a thyroiditis of unknown origin, confirmed no...

Curious123

•4 years ago

49 Replies

Floravital Iron Supplement

My last blood test showed i was low in iron. Iron 13.2micromel/L (11-30micromel/L) Ferritin 12.9UG/L (10-200UG/L) Folate 8.5microg/L (3.00-20.0microg/L) Serum...

My last blood test showed i was low in iron. Iron 13.2micromel/L (11-30micromel...

catpurple7

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Update test results after 2 month. I need help to understand if I’m going on the right direction!

Hi! I’m back after 2 month of my previous post. Last time I got wonderful advice. As my B12 was low I contacted my GP and after more test, I was suggested to...

Hi! I’m back after 2 month of my previous post. Last time I got wonderful advi...

Latucu

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Brain fog help

As a thread was stated by Helvella earlier about a survey related to ‘foggy brain’, understood to refer to ‘brain fog’ it prompted me to make this post. I’ve...

As a thread was stated by Helvella earlier about a survey related to ‘foggy brai...

Sybilla14

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Frustrated & possibly misdiagnosed/undiagnosed?!

Just been on the phone trying to obtain the results of a blood test I had at the beginning of the week. As I'm a type 2 diabetic and my review is due towards...

Just been on the phone trying to obtain the results of a blood test I had at the...

tigerlily72

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Thybon Henning

I am moving from Warwickshire where I can source T3 Thybon Henning Liothyronine to the Sussex Hampshire border. Does anyone know of a chemist that supplies or...

I am moving from Warwickshire where I can source T3 Thybon Henning Liothyronine ...

Lizzigill

•4 years ago

20 Replies

METAVIVE

Thought I would post this as it may add a little clarity to the debate. Roderick also has a video explaining the differences on his FB page...

Thought I would post this as it may add a little clarity to the debate. Roderi...

OldC

•4 years ago

1 Reply

American Thyroid Association "Foggy Brain" Survey

Members of The American Thyroid Association might have received an email inviting them to complete a survey on “foggy brain”. Afraid I have deep reservations...

Members of The American Thyroid Association might have received an email invitin...

helvella

Administrator•4 years ago

25 Replies

Advice on increase

I am on Tirosint T4 which I get from Germany and am looking to increase to either 75mcg or 100 but unsure what to do as I only have 50mcg tablets. No chance...

I am on Tirosint T4 which I get from Germany and am looking to increase to eithe...

ter1461

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for September 2020

Very frustrated

61 y.o female - yearly physical/ thyroid treatment

Constant hypothyroid symptoms but clear blood tests and a very unhelpful doctor. Experiences appreciated.

Looking for advice on blood results

Private blood test company’s

Hashimoto’s and blood sugar

High TSH normal FT4

Higher TSH in range when on T4 therapy is correlated with inferior quality of life

Iron tablet abs colonoscopy

Help with metavive dosing please

Side effects levothyroxine

D3 after TT

Thyroxine timing

Teva and Accord brands causing adverse symtoms

Byron rules 101

Byronrules 101

Taking thyroid hormone with bottled or distilled water?

"Mercury Pharma Eltroxin" and "Mercury Pharma Levothryoxine"

Thyroid test results. Can anyone help?

Does Your Brain Need Help?

Saline .

Thyroiditis of unknown origin

Floravital Iron Supplement

Update test results after 2 month. I need help to understand if I’m going on the right direction!

Brain fog help

Frustrated & possibly misdiagnosed/undiagnosed?!

Thybon Henning

METAVIVE

American Thyroid Association "Foggy Brain" Survey

Advice on increase

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

✏️ Have you signed the UK Government Petition for Thyroid Research Funding?

Topics

Archive