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Arthritis or Medication?

Arthritis or Medication? I have been in excruciating pain in my finger (bone pain) for two weeks now. The doctor gave me some naproxen which did help for a...

Arthritis or Medication? I have been in excruciating pain in my finger (bone pa...

maplewood

•4 years ago

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Flu jabs and autoimmune diseases

Is it safe to have flu jab when you have autoimmune diseases? I always have had the flu jabs, but last year it gave me a very bad flu that lasted from November...

Is it safe to have flu jab when you have autoimmune diseases? I always have had ...

Mannequin18

•4 years ago

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Adding T3 to Levo

I spoke with endo yesterday, agreed to try me on T3 again. Currently I am taking 112 mcg of Levo per day. My last results on this dose were from 8th Sept......

I spoke with endo yesterday, agreed to try me on T3 again. Currently I am takin...

AleB

•4 years ago

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my hypothyroidism experience since birth

so i was born with this. and had many visits to hospital as a kid. doctors told parents i might end up in them 'special schools' parents had to move closer to...

so i was born with this. and had many visits to hospital as a kid. doctors told ...

mikey_is_alive

•4 years ago

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Hypothyroidism and Adrenal Issues

GreenCardigan , I’ve been struggling with Thyroid and Adrenal issues for over twenty years , mainly relying on natural supplements ,and low dose thyroxine ,...

GreenCardigan , I’ve been struggling with Thyroid and Adrenal issues for over t...

GreenCardigan

•4 years ago

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Hypothyroidism and Adrenal Issues

Hi Everyone , I’m GreenCardigan I’m new on the forum

GreenCardigan

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Hypothyroidism taking T3 only for 8 + years - blood test results

Hi All, I am 37 year old female and I have been taking 10 mcg Liothyronine for 8 years. Prior to that I was levothyroxine but felt quite unwell, overweight and...

Hi All, I am 37 year old female and I have been taking 10 mcg Liothyronine for 8...

Arpp1

•4 years ago

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No Thiroyd - is Metavive an option?

Hello! I ran out of Thiroyd by Greater Pharma and don't seem to be able to source more. I have seen some posts about Metavive and Adrenavive. Could some kind...

Hello! I ran out of Thiroyd by Greater Pharma and don't seem to be able to sourc...

michellebelfast

•4 years ago

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Bad reaction to levo--what now?

Hi all, I had a bad reaction to my first experience with meds and am looking for some help. Earlier this month, I started on 25 mcg of generic levothyroxine...

Hi all, I had a bad reaction to my first experience with meds and am looking for...

cam92

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Increase in Levio and early period

Hi there, hope everyone is well. My 10 year old daughter had an increase in levo to 50mcg on 4th September. She started her periods on 10th sep as normal but...

Hi there, hope everyone is well. My 10 year old daughter had an increase in lev...

Refat

•4 years ago

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Advice please on results

I am new to this group and this is my first post. have been taking levothyroxine for over 10 years, over the last year i have had a slow increase in feeling...

I am new to this group and this is my first post. have been taking levothyroxine...

Noushie

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Medichecks results

Hi there, I posted last week re some very confusing low ranges for my TSH and T4 tests carried out by my GP. These were TSH 1.44 (range 0.33-5.6) and T4 15.4...

Hi there, I posted last week re some very confusing low ranges for my TSH and T4...

Cepayne98

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Does Thyroxin damage the joints?

Hello, I have during 1 1/2 years slowly upped to 168 mcg Novothyral ( T4/T3 combo, 5:1) and notice that my knees have deteriorated greatly since last year‘s...

Hello, I have during 1 1/2 years slowly upped to 168 mcg Novothyral ( T4/T3 comb...

renawaltdr

•4 years ago

38 Replies

Best Levothyroxine brand + can I chew the tablet?

Hi everyone, I was recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's and have been prescribed Levothyroxine, which I have never taken before. I have done some reading,...

Hi everyone, I was recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's and have been prescribed...

SKalila

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Shrewsbury Nuffield endo

If anyone could PM me with their thought on any endos from Shrewsbury Nuffield I'd be very grateful. 🤓

If anyone could PM me with their thought on any endos from Shrewsbury Nuffield I...

Sarfran

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Carotid artery sore/swollen

Hello all, I was wondering whether anyone has a swollen and sore Carotid artery in the neck when feeling yuk with hypo symptoms? My GP is sending me for a scan...

Hello all, I was wondering whether anyone has a swollen and sore Carotid artery ...

Sarfran

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Confused with Blood test

Hi all last week I was told I had underactive thyroid and that my TSH was the highest he had seen this year! Having looked at posts on here, I went to get a...

Hi all last week I was told I had underactive thyroid and that my TSH was the hi...

Tayamil

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Thyroid scan

Hi everyone - I have been having the physical symptoms of Hashis for years and confirmed it by a private blood test which showed high levels of antibodies. My...

Hi everyone - I have been having the physical symptoms of Hashis for years and c...

DraigGoch

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Thyroid function test results

I have been on Levothyroxine for 10 years. My dose increased from 100mg to 125mg in Nov 2011. Has a test last week and this time they included T4 ( missed on a...

I have been on Levothyroxine for 10 years. My dose increased from 100mg to 125mg...

Wilko91

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Am I allowed to post this research paper?

Refractory depression in a patient with peripheral resistance to thyroid hormone (RTH) and the effect of triiodothyronine treatment Carlos E...

Refractory depression in a patient with peripheral resistance to thyroid hormo...

Jenny583

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Heart rate

Hi All, for a few months I have been changing my thyroid therapy and dosage. I was wondering if there is an ideal heart rate at rest, I am a bit concerned...

Hi All, for a few months I have been changing my thyroid therapy and dosage. I w...

Clara62

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Short synacthen test

I had my short synacthen test this morning, I was googling about it just now because I am still extremely hot, rashy and feeling extremely sick but I read that...

I had my short synacthen test this morning, I was googling about it just now bec...

mummytosix

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Blood results

Hi everyone, So a few weeks ago I posted my latest TSH, T3 and T4 results and advised I’m a poor converter and advised to take T3 and test vitamins. Luckily...

Hi everyone, So a few weeks ago I posted my latest TSH, T3 and T4 results and a...

Dippybird2

•4 years ago

1 Reply

WALES - Digital Access to GP Records/OPEN CONSULTATION ON the Future of Digital Healthcare

I have decided to write a new thread after exploring patient access to digital records in Wales over the weekend. The most important thing I found out is the...

I have decided to write a new thread after exploring patient access to digital r...

DJR1

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Thyroid-s/iodine

Iodine not listed in ingredients list, but I wondered if it was under a "different" name?

Iodine not listed in ingredients list, but I wondered if it was under a "differe...

foxglove

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Levothyroxine intolerance

I have felt dreadfully ill ever since I started taking Levothyroxine when I became hypothyroid in October 18 following RAI treatment in June 18. I was...

I have felt dreadfully ill ever since I started taking Levothyroxine when I beca...

Mugs19

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Consultant

Don’t know if this question is allowed but does anyone have a consultant that they recommend in Surrey/London areas? One of us?

Don’t know if this question is allowed but does anyone have a consultant that th...

Footello

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Endo consultation

Well it appears all of my symptoms ever since going onto Levothyroxine are purely related to anxiety. My TSH is the only thing that needs to be considered and...

Well it appears all of my symptoms ever since going onto Levothyroxine are purel...

TimD250172

•4 years ago

4 Replies

I need to buy T3

it seems my previous source is now taking the money and not sending any T3. Please can someone advise on a source they use. Thanks so much x

it seems my previous source is now taking the money and not sending any T3. Pl...

Maryam_1

•4 years ago

2 Replies

1st blood test after being diagnosed with Hypothyriod

Good Morning! Hope you all are well! I am approching my 8 weeks blood test post 50mg levo start. The GP emailed me a blood test request but only TSH is...

Good Morning! Hope you all are well! I am approching my 8 weeks blood test post...

noteboo

•4 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for September 2020

Arthritis or Medication?

Flu jabs and autoimmune diseases

Adding T3 to Levo

my hypothyroidism experience since birth

Hypothyroidism and Adrenal Issues

Hypothyroidism and Adrenal Issues

Hypothyroidism taking T3 only for 8 + years - blood test results

No Thiroyd - is Metavive an option?

Bad reaction to levo--what now?

Increase in Levio and early period

Advice please on results

Medichecks results

Does Thyroxin damage the joints?

Best Levothyroxine brand + can I chew the tablet?

Shrewsbury Nuffield endo

Carotid artery sore/swollen

Confused with Blood test

Thyroid scan

Thyroid function test results

Am I allowed to post this research paper?

Heart rate

Short synacthen test

Blood results

WALES - Digital Access to GP Records/OPEN CONSULTATION ON the Future of Digital Healthcare

Thyroid-s/iodine

Levothyroxine intolerance

Consultant

Endo consultation

I need to buy T3

1st blood test after being diagnosed with Hypothyriod

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