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Taking levo causing osteoporosis?? HAD DEXA Scan this Evening. Radiologist said??!!

Hi All I had 2 year follow up 'Dexa' this Evening. Radiologist carrying out the Scan told me taking levo for 2+ years has an impact on bone density,...

Hi All I had 2 year follow up 'Dexa' this Evening. Radiologist carrying out the ...

Thyb

•3 years ago

39 Replies

Why the ENT?

I had a really pointless ENT appointment today. I was just wondering if it's normal to be referred to an ENT when you are initially diagnosed with...

I had a really pointless ENT appointment today. I was just wondering if it's nor...

Llantnerb

•3 years ago

2 Replies

N.z. beef thyroid - Wrong move

Well on instruction of endo for the last 2 months I have been taking 150 mgs of n.z beef thyroid and told to stop my 150 levo. Just had my medichecks results...

Well on instruction of endo for the last 2 months I have been taking 150 mgs of ...

Christinah61

•3 years ago

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Whats your experience of managing T3 only medication?

Hi all, Im on T3 only medication and finding it difficult. As soon as i feel a bit better I start to get signs of being over-medicated so i reduce my dose a...

Hi all, Im on T3 only medication and finding it difficult. As soon as i feel a b...

Nessynu

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Results are in!

Hi everyone I’ve finally managed to get my bloods done with Thriva....decided to take things into my own hands as my GP was less than helpful! Any help...

Hi everyone I’ve finally managed to get my bloods done with Thriva....decided to...

Shazy-B

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Changing tablets

Hi all, has anyone changed brands of thyroxine without telling a doctor?

jencat

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Waking with extreme coldness and chest pressure

Hi all, I have Hashimotos. I was just wondering if anyone else with Hashimotos gets a heavy feeling in their chest? I,m on T3 only meds and find that every few...

Hi all, I have Hashimotos. I was just wondering if anyone else with Hashimotos g...

Nessynu

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Forum Posting Guidelines Reminder ❗️❗️

Do you know what you are allowed to post on this forum? And what you are not allowed to post? The guidelines covering this Thyroid UK forum are...

Do you know what you are allowed to post on this forum? And what you are not al...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

1 Reply

Assumed Graves due to hyperthyroidism but no Antibody test?

Hello, I have posted previously about weird symptoms since all the thyroid business began. I’m currently waiting for a total Thyroidectomy which feels like my...

Hello, I have posted previously about weird symptoms since all the thyroid busin...

Ally1234567

•3 years ago

16 Replies

High T3 levels

Just a bit of advice please. I have just received my blood results from my Endocrinologist . T4 - 20 (9-23) T3 6.6 ( 3.5-6.5 ) TSH 0.05 He has suggested I...

Just a bit of advice please. I have just received my blood results from my Endoc...

Simplyred57

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Has anyone seen/have any feedback on Dr Annice Mukherjee?

Hey I heard about Dr Annice Mukherjee and just wondered if anyone has seen her or got any feedback on if she is good in treating Hypothyroidism? Many thanks...

Hey I heard about Dr Annice Mukherjee and just wondered if anyone has seen her ...

Ralphie1

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Advice re: blood test results

I just wanted some advice about my results. I am interested in why my antibodies have reduced my half. Is this because I have cut out gluten or the fact that...

I just wanted some advice about my results. I am interested in why my antibodie...

JMB78

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Results

Hi my results are now T4 _19.7 Tsh _ 2.5 But this was after I had had tea toast and taken the levo b4 so I'm not sure. So just got told in normal range and...

Hi my results are now T4 _19.7 Tsh _ 2.5 But this was after I had had tea toast...

Sleepyachy

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Help with meds, blood tests, low TSH, feeling great on Nature not so great on Armour/Erfa

Hi, Can you help with blood tests results please AND JUST A GENERAL ADVICE. I SUFFER from ME FIBRo, Depression, can't lose weight, coarse hair, dry skin,...

Hi, Can you help with blood tests results please AND JUST A GENERAL ADVICE. I S...

oceanescape

•3 years ago

27 Replies

I’m not going to get anywhere with go with these results

Blue horizon finger prick test as dr say antibodies don’t cause symptoms I’m not going to get anywhere with these results

Blue horizon finger prick test as dr say antibodies don’t cause symptoms I’m not...

Rush2112

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Fibromyalgia and thyroid

Does anyone have fibromyalgia and under active thyroid? I asked doc about it and he said rule out everything else before think its fibromyalgia.

Does anyone have fibromyalgia and under active thyroid? I asked doc about it a...

Sleepyachy

•3 years ago

5 Replies

What is the cause of this pain

Hi My thyroid has come.back in the right range . So the achy pains , tiredness most be from something else. If my Vitamin D level is 41.5 what supplement...

Hi My thyroid has come.back in the right range . So the achy pains , tiredness m...

Sleepyachy

•3 years ago

2 Replies

T3 levels 4.4

I have had another heart episode and ended up in A and E last night as I have been told to ring 999 when it happens. I am currently waiting for a 24 hour heart...

I have had another heart episode and ended up in A and E last night as I have be...

Rocky

•3 years ago

29 Replies

I was wondering when I could take certain supplements such as digestive enzymes or anything really.

I understand that calcium and magnesium should not be taken within 4 hours of thyroid medication. However some of my supplements like selenium for example do...

I understand that calcium and magnesium should not be taken within 4 hours of th...

Simba145

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Metavive 2

Hi I’ve just started metavive 2 for 2 days but this morning felt my head was hyper, although it can be without it felt quite agitated so thinking of taking...

Hi I’ve just started metavive 2 for 2 days but this morning felt my head was hyp...

Nessy50

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Blood Results including Thyroid & PTH

Hello, These are my latest blood results (I'm shocked my GP actually tested FT3 and FT4 without me asking). I'm taking 100mg / 125mg of Levo alternate days....

Hello, These are my latest blood results (I'm shocked my GP actually tested FT3 ...

jostafford0

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Hypo symptoms with normal blood results?

Hi everyone, I’d be grateful for anyone with a similar experience to shed some light on my health situation, or to help me understand whether I need to...

Hi everyone, I’d be grateful for anyone with a similar experience to shed some l...

spingi

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Heeelllppppp

Hey there. Can I get a little assistance. I'm getting my bloods done...again...because despite seeming a d endocrinologist privately last year and him lowering...

Hey there. Can I get a little assistance. I'm getting my bloods done...again...b...

sassymazza

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Carbimazole, think I was right not to take it.

Further to my previous post, I had more bloods done last week for TRab test. The results came back today and are showing as everything in range, so really...

Further to my previous post, I had more bloods done last week for TRab test. The...

Vee1967

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Can creatine be used if you are sub clinical Hypothyroid

Bubblegum8

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Black seed oil supplement - experiences

Has anyone got experience of taking this. Lots of websites and blogs talking about this substance being abundant in many nutrients and can help with many...

Has anyone got experience of taking this. Lots of websites and blogs talking abo...

Wired123

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Why do I have to clear my throat and find it hard to swallow?

Recently diagnosed with underA thyroid. However, having trouble swallowing and need to clear throat CONSTANTLY. Also when I eat it feels like bits of food get...

Recently diagnosed with underA thyroid. However, having trouble swallowing and ...

Sobski82

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Help with daughters results please

My daughter is 22 and has had hypothyroidism since she was 14. For quite a while she has been extremely tired, cold all the time, sleeping 10 hours a night but...

My daughter is 22 and has had hypothyroidism since she was 14. For quite a while...

Triciatextiles

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Help with blood test results please! My second test - TSH was 7.4. Not on meds. Reason tested - hair loss/fatigue/weight gain/sleeplessness

Biochemistry Magnesium 0.97 (Range 0.7-1.0) Hormones Cortisol 304 (Range 113-456) Thyroid Function TSH 5.58 (Range 0.27-4.20) T4 Total...

Biochemistry Magnesium 0.97 (Range 0.7-1.0) Hormones Cortisol 304 (Range 113-45...

Jane-D

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Does liquid naltrexone need to be stored in the fridge?

I’ve recently gotten a prescription from Dickson’s pharmacy for low dose naltrexone and it says store in the fridge, but it also says a cool dry place on...

I’ve recently gotten a prescription from Dickson’s pharmacy for low dose naltrex...

Simba145

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2020

Taking levo causing osteoporosis?? HAD DEXA Scan this Evening. Radiologist said??!!

Why the ENT?

N.z. beef thyroid - Wrong move

Whats your experience of managing T3 only medication?

Results are in!

Changing tablets

Waking with extreme coldness and chest pressure

Forum Posting Guidelines Reminder ❗️❗️

Assumed Graves due to hyperthyroidism but no Antibody test?

High T3 levels

Has anyone seen/have any feedback on Dr Annice Mukherjee?

Advice re: blood test results

Results

Help with meds, blood tests, low TSH, feeling great on Nature not so great on Armour/Erfa

I’m not going to get anywhere with go with these results

Fibromyalgia and thyroid

What is the cause of this pain

T3 levels 4.4

I was wondering when I could take certain supplements such as digestive enzymes or anything really.

Metavive 2

Blood Results including Thyroid & PTH

Hypo symptoms with normal blood results?

Heeelllppppp

Carbimazole, think I was right not to take it.

Can creatine be used if you are sub clinical Hypothyroid

Black seed oil supplement - experiences

Why do I have to clear my throat and find it hard to swallow?

Help with daughters results please

Help with blood test results please! My second test - TSH was 7.4. Not on meds. Reason tested - hair loss/fatigue/weight gain/sleeplessness

Does liquid naltrexone need to be stored in the fridge?

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