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Eltroxin

My pharmacist can offer a top up to my prescription of 50 mcg Accord brand Levo with 25mcg of Eltroxin instead of 25mcg Teva. I don’t get on with Teva. Is...

My pharmacist can offer a top up to my prescription of 50 mcg Accord brand Levo ...

PamBow

•4 years ago

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Doctor won't prescribe Iron

So long story short, in the past I have been frequently low in Iron. Was therefore prescribed Ferrous Fumarate about 2 years ago and since then I have used...

So long story short, in the past I have been frequently low in Iron. Was there...

Alanna012

•4 years ago

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TSH levels after total thyroidectomy. What should they be?

I have a reading after 8weeks on 100mcg levothyroxine at 9.29. Free 3 at 3.44 and free4 at 15.8. Feeling a bit rough.

I have a reading after 8weeks on 100mcg levothyroxine at 9.29. Free 3 at 3.44 an...

Mazzer

•4 years ago

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Why did my TSH increase on B12 injections?

I had two B12 1000mcg cynocobalimin injections per week for 3 months. My TSH went from under 1 to 6.7. Why would that be? I did not do anything else bar having...

I had two B12 1000mcg cynocobalimin injections per week for 3 months. My TSH wen...

Liyaelize

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Thyroid next steps for a newbie

Hi all, I had my thyroid tested in July and it showed: S free T3: 3.6 (3.10-6.80) TSH 4.82 (0.27-4.20 ) S free T4 11.8 (12-22) However, I was on some B...

Hi all, I had my thyroid tested in July and it showed: S free T3: 3.6 (3.10-6.8...

Monkey-

•4 years ago

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Thyroid Results

Hi, any comment on my latest results would be very appreciated. Unfortunately FT3 wasn't tested even though I requested it. This is what comes from not being...

Hi, any comment on my latest results would be very appreciated. Unfortunately FT...

dashi2208

•4 years ago

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Is this normal trying to balance Carbimazole?

I am now about 7 weeks in to my treatment for Graves. I think it has been a bit strange, but those of you with far more experience may be able to tell me...

I am now about 7 weeks in to my treatment for Graves. I think it has been a bit...

micadog

•4 years ago

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Any advice or information regarding the merits of private thyroid telemedicine medical practices with allegedly functional medicine approach

I have previously posted here about my hypothyroid issues and how my local NHS endocrinology department have refused to see me, because my TSH levels are...

I have previously posted here about my hypothyroid issues and how my local NHS e...

Ophelia1

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Test results help! What does this mean

Hi everyone, Hypothyroidism runs in my family and i’ve been having symptoms for years, I recently had some bloods done and my doctor has asked to talk to me...

Hi everyone, Hypothyroidism runs in my family and i’ve been having symptoms for...

usernamezero

•4 years ago

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Help with latest blood test results please

Hello lovely people, I've been reading the forum for about a year now and just wanted to thank you all for everything I have learned and for all work you put...

Hello lovely people, I've been reading the forum for about a year now and just w...

Lexa22

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Thyroid scan

Morning all, Question..can you please explain the reasons i'm having a thyroid scan? why is my GP asking for this.

Morning all, Question..can you please explain the reasons i'm having a thyroid s...

Benadrove5

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Help ! Private Message Only please Good Endos !

Please please please...if you have had a really good experience with good outcomes of an endo in Sout or South East.... Please would you private message me...

Please please please...if you have had a really good experience with good outcom...

Jollypolly

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Got switched from NDT to synthetic

Hi everyone I hope you’re all keeping safe and nourished in these strange times. My endo just switched me from NDT to Eltroxin. I was on Eltroxin when I first...

Hi everyone I hope you’re all keeping safe and nourished in these strange times....

whynotwhynot

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Does NDT affect blood sugar level?

I bought a blood glucose monitor a few weeks ago and have been checking my blood sugar level throughout the day. I take my meds at night (175mcg T4 & 0.75...

I bought a blood glucose monitor a few weeks ago and have been checking my blood...

BreifneKing

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Chinese herbal medicine against thyroiditis has a clear scientific explanation for its effects

This paper examines the proven value of the herb Prunella vulgaris against Hashimoto's thyroiditis antibodies. Traditional medicine can work if it has been...

This paper examines the proven value of the herb Prunella vulgaris against Hashi...

diogenes

Remembering•4 years ago

17 Replies

TSH

Hello. My TSH is a 4.3. It has been higher in the past. I don’t have Hashimoto’s antibodies but do have parietal cell antibodies. Everything else seems “normal...

Hello. My TSH is a 4.3. It has been higher in the past. I don’t have Hashimoto’s...

Maggiez

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Hydrocortisone

I have adrenal fatigue. Low low low high. I’m taking hydrocortisone but wondering when I should be taking it as I don’t want to completely shut down my ACTH if...

I have adrenal fatigue. Low low low high. I’m taking hydrocortisone but wonderin...

ter1461

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Any advice/symptoms/improvement when switching from Mercury Pharma to Teva levothyroxine?

I have been taking Euthyrox levothyroxine 25mcg for more than 3 years than switched to Mercury Pharma levothyroxine 25cmg in June 2020, now Boots (where I pick...

I have been taking Euthyrox levothyroxine 25mcg for more than 3 years than switc...

JosephineSmith

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Gp - says NHS endocrinologist appointment will take many months due to covid

This was in a letter I received from my GP. He started his letter by saying he had discussed the best way to help me with his colleagues. This was in response...

This was in a letter I received from my GP. He started his letter by saying he h...

A1Amber

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Special order Medication stopped

Anyone else having their thyroid medication stopped?

Chippysue

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Thyroiditis and TRAb antibodies? Can they co-exist?

Hi, I was thinking of my thyroid history (warning! Long!). So, I had a very bad cold last December 2019. Then I started getting this heartbeat sound in my ears...

Hi, I was thinking of my thyroid history (warning! Long!). So, I had a very bad ...

Someome

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Low nighttime cortisol tips

Hello All, I tested for low cortisol at noon and 4 pm and I think it’s dropping overnight and giving me adrenaline rushes. How do I treat this, especially...

Hello All, I tested for low cortisol at noon and 4 pm and I think it’s dropping ...

Arabella33

•4 years ago

16 Replies

What to do now?

My son has been on thyroxine for over a year now and TSH down from around 5 to about 2 but no improvement in fatigue. We have checked all vitamins and...

My son has been on thyroxine for over a year now and TSH down from around 5 to a...

bobbobing

•4 years ago

10 Replies

T3 friendly endos in Sussex

hi all, can anyone recommend a T3 friendly endo in Sussex please? I'm in Mid Sussex. Thank you

hi all, can anyone recommend a T3 friendly endo in Sussex please? I'm in Mid S...

sueoathall

•4 years ago

1 Reply

thyroid function test results

hi you've helped me a lot before, can you help me again please? I've had my blood test results back. What do you think? Stupidly I can't remember whether I...

hi you've helped me a lot before, can you help me again please? I've had my blo...

sueoathall

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Switching to NDT (Efra) - good idea?

I’ve been in levothyroxine since 2008 and never felt great - bad days outnumbered good, one illness after another, etc etc. I’ve heard that people can feel...

I’ve been in levothyroxine since 2008 and never felt great - bad days outnumbere...

Beachcombe

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Hi has anyone took covid 19 with having hashimoto’s ? How bad was it and do you’s think we should take the flu jab ?

I am a bit worried to take flu jab because I have a compromised immune system I would be grateful for all your insight and experience thanks in advance

I am a bit worried to take flu jab because I have a compromised immune system I ...

BeeGee1962

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Ferritin levels

What would good ferritin levels look like in a hashimoto hypo patient?

Minimouse1

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Might you look at my 17 year old sons results. Worried he might have thyroid issues.

HBA1c 38 mmol/mol range 20-41 Serum D3 45 nmol/L range50-174 Serum folate 5.7 ug/L B12 277 ng/L 180-999 Serum TSH 2.2 mu/L range 0.27-4.2 Serum ferritin 14...

HBA1c 38 mmol/mol range 20-41 Serum D3 45 nmol/L range50-174 Serum folate 5.7 ug...

Alwaystired5

•4 years ago

3 Replies

New Endo appointment coming up this week, any thoughts.

Hi there I have an Endo appointment coming up this week, I just wanted to share my latest results and see if anyone wanted to comment on them, I feel better...

Hi there I have an Endo appointment coming up this week, I just wanted to share ...

knitwitty

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2020

Eltroxin

Doctor won't prescribe Iron

TSH levels after total thyroidectomy. What should they be?

Why did my TSH increase on B12 injections?

Thyroid next steps for a newbie

Thyroid Results

Is this normal trying to balance Carbimazole?

Any advice or information regarding the merits of private thyroid telemedicine medical practices with allegedly functional medicine approach

Test results help! What does this mean

Help with latest blood test results please

Thyroid scan

Help ! Private Message Only please Good Endos !

Got switched from NDT to synthetic

Does NDT affect blood sugar level?

Chinese herbal medicine against thyroiditis has a clear scientific explanation for its effects

TSH

Hydrocortisone

Any advice/symptoms/improvement when switching from Mercury Pharma to Teva levothyroxine?

Gp - says NHS endocrinologist appointment will take many months due to covid

Special order Medication stopped

Thyroiditis and TRAb antibodies? Can they co-exist?

Low nighttime cortisol tips

What to do now?

T3 friendly endos in Sussex

thyroid function test results

Switching to NDT (Efra) - good idea?

Hi has anyone took covid 19 with having hashimoto’s ? How bad was it and do you’s think we should take the flu jab ?

Ferritin levels

Might you look at my 17 year old sons results. Worried he might have thyroid issues.

New Endo appointment coming up this week, any thoughts.

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