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Vit D & magnesium etc

QUESTION: I have uploaded a photo showing recommendations for increasing my Vit D levels. Should I take the loading dose or slower route - 3m!! Are there...

QUESTION: I have uploaded a photo showing recommendations for increasing my Vit ...

Minimouse1

•4 years ago

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Natural remedies?

My wife has had a partial thyroidectomy and has tried all of the prescribed drugs. Can anyone provide an information on natural alternatives?

My wife has had a partial thyroidectomy and has tried all of the prescribed drug...

WarwickPeak

•4 years ago

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A dropbox list of levothyroxine formulations?

I'm sorry I can't find the Dropbox list of thyroxine formulations - I thought there was one and that I'd saved it. helvella I think you may have posted it...

I'm sorry I can't find the Dropbox list of thyroxine formulations - I thought th...

TaraJR

•4 years ago

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Help with alternatives

I have been on Thyroxine for many years. I have managed to reduce the dose from 150mg to 100 by supplementing with Nutri Advanced Adrenal Extra and Nutri...

I have been on Thyroxine for many years. I have managed to reduce the dose from ...

Grazka

•4 years ago

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When to take T3?

Hi. I have a blood test tomorrow at 10.40 am (the earliest I could get). What time is the earliest I can take my final T3 dose today? And should I fast?...

Hi. I have a blood test tomorrow at 10.40 am (the earliest I could get). What ...

Spangle15

•4 years ago

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Can someone please explain t3 to me

Hi all, I’m new to this site . I’ve heard an under active thyroid for 17 years. I’m 34. I’ve always felt exhausted abs can sleep for hours, I have no energy...

Hi all, I’m new to this site . I’ve heard an under active thyroid for 17 years. ...

Whotosk123

•4 years ago

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Can anyone help out please

Hi its me again Ive had my thyroid removed for over 8 years I was on 175mcg of levothyroxine mon to Fri and 150mcg sat & sun However my stroke Specialist...

Hi its me again Ive had my thyroid removed for over 8 years I was on 175mcg of...

sarah24

•4 years ago

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Thyroid Levels

My son (23) has just received these results can anyone give any guidance so know what to say or expect at DR's appointment. Thanks.

My son (23) has just received these results can anyone give any guidance so know...

peartree

•4 years ago

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Am I unreasonable for requesting a full iron panel with these results?

GP said on the phone that nothing in my FBC suggested anemia and that my 'iron was tested in August and was fine'. I didn't have my notes in front of me so got...

GP said on the phone that nothing in my FBC suggested anemia and that my 'iron w...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Asthmatics pain relief gel

What’s the best pain relief gel for asthmatic s

rpscca

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Where to buy T3 please

Hi, I'd be very grateful if someone could please PM me to let me know a reliable and safe source of where to buy T3 please. I have been buying Cynomel 25mcg...

Hi, I'd be very grateful if someone could please PM me to let me know a reliable...

Elizabean

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Titrating Levo: next blood test: NHS or private?

I had difficulty persuading my GP to prescribe Levo for “borderline under active thyroid” back in January and have had difficulty getting blood tests since...

I had difficulty persuading my GP to prescribe Levo for “borderline under active...

Bearo

•4 years ago

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Help needed on gp blood results

13-Nov-2020 ! THYROID FUNCTION TESTS ! Serum TSH level 5.06 mIU/L 0.27 - 4.20mIU/L Serum free T4 level 15 pmol/L 12.00 - 22.00pmol/L 10-Mar-2020 !...

13-Nov-2020 ! THYROID FUNCTION TESTS ! Serum TSH level 5.06 mIU/L 0.27 - 4.20m...

Saintrockz

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Asking my GP to post my results to nhs e service advice and guidance.

I have all my blood results and an ultra sound scan. In fact all the information an endocrinologist would need . I have spoken with my GPs secretary and asked...

I have all my blood results and an ultra sound scan. In fact all the informatio...

A1Amber

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Dosage problem

Currently l take 5 tablets of Cynomel 0,025 mg each day as a split dose. This suits me very well and has done for the last 3 years. There is no Cynomel...

Currently l take 5 tablets of Cynomel 0,025 mg each day as a split dose. This su...

22121960

•4 years ago

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TSH: Medichecks and NHS blood tests don't match

I had my TSH blood test with the NHS on Oct. 20. It was 0.98 miu/L range (0.35 - 4.78). 3 weeks later, I did a Medichecks test so I could see my T3 and T4. It...

I had my TSH blood test with the NHS on Oct. 20. It was 0.98 miu/L range (0.35 -...

Gophe

•4 years ago

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Liquid levothyroxine.

I'm supposed to change my medication from T3 0nly to combination T4 with T3. I picked up my prescription from the hospital last Wed and Endo has prescribed 5ml...

I'm supposed to change my medication from T3 0nly to combination T4 with T3. I p...

Mugs19

•4 years ago

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Ferrous sulfate

Hi, ive been taking ferrous sulfate for 3 weeks and itll be 4 weeks in 2 days. I had a diarrhea is it normal? But so far i felt better earlier and i stopped...

Hi, ive been taking ferrous sulfate for 3 weeks and itll be 4 weeks in 2 days. I...

Keerah19

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Taking T3 and synthroid results question

Hello my synthroid dose is 75 and 50 alternating days and compounded T3 of 12 My most recent labs tsh .3 (.32-4) ft4 10 (9-19) and ft3 4.8 (2.6-5.8). Test...

Hello my synthroid dose is 75 and 50 alternating days and compounded T3 of 12 M...

muci

•4 years ago

1 Reply

How can I get Actavis in the US

I have a very challenging problem and I was hoping for some suggestions. I am a US citizen, living in the States. I have discovered that I can't tolerate the...

I have a very challenging problem and I was hoping for some suggestions. I am a...

NicoleEast

•4 years ago

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Suppressed tsh when taking t3

I’m sure I have read that taking t3 can show a suppressed tsh reading in your bloods. Could someone explain this to me? My gp wants to reduce my levothyroxine...

I’m sure I have read that taking t3 can show a suppressed tsh reading in your bl...

JBL312

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Dairy and depression

Hey guys, I cut out dairy nearly 4 years ago when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's. I decided to try reintroducing it a few days ago. I've eaten some Greek...

Hey guys, I cut out dairy nearly 4 years ago when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto...

Zazbag

•4 years ago

40 Replies

Liothyronine

Hi everyone hope you all safe and well in these strange times. Does anyone know what brands of liothyronine are available on nhs Sunderland &Durhan. I have...

Hi everyone hope you all safe and well in these strange times. Does anyone kn...

Denne

•4 years ago

9 Replies

SUPPLEMENTS or NOT?

Why is it that thyroid hormones, T4 & T3, for example, are (almost) always measured in micrograms, while vitamin supplements are (almost) always measured in...

Why is it that thyroid hormones, T4 & T3, for example, are (almost) always measu...

GKeith

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Learning curve.

Hi, I'm Jan and have been on this site just a few days and have learned a lot already. I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression in 2006 at the age of...

Hi, I'm Jan and have been on this site just a few days and have learned a lot al...

janh669

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Cortisol Test

Just a quick question my endocrinologist has arranged a blood cortisol test at 8:30am on Tuesday. Are the blood and saliva tests the same or is one more...

Just a quick question my endocrinologist has arranged a blood cortisol test at 8...

Molly139

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Advice desperately needed please

Hi there Has any one had experience of having rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid problems ? I had de Quervains thyroiditis in my early twenties over thirty years...

Hi there Has any one had experience of having rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid p...

Sue4983

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Test Results - Am I Oestrogen Dominant?

Hi All I would appreciate your interpretation of the results below - does this indicate oestrogen dominance? I am going through perimenopause and on BHRT...

Hi All I would appreciate your interpretation of the results below - does this i...

SandraCC

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Timings of levo and t3 before test

I’m hoping to do a blood test on Tuesday morning about 8.30am, fasted and having taken levo and t3 24 and 12 hours prior as recommended here. However I...

I’m hoping to do a blood test on Tuesday morning about 8.30am, fasted and having...

Mickeydooley

•4 years ago

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Day 3 of T3 trial

Hi friends, as some of you know I’ve started T3 on Friday. Starting on 5mcg once a day in the morning with my T4 based on the advice from learner members here....

Hi friends, as some of you know I’ve started T3 on Friday. Starting on 5mcg once...

Wired123

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2020

Vit D & magnesium etc

Natural remedies?

A dropbox list of levothyroxine formulations?

Help with alternatives

When to take T3?

Can someone please explain t3 to me

Can anyone help out please

Thyroid Levels

Am I unreasonable for requesting a full iron panel with these results?

Asthmatics pain relief gel

Where to buy T3 please

Titrating Levo: next blood test: NHS or private?

Help needed on gp blood results

Asking my GP to post my results to nhs e service advice and guidance.

Dosage problem

TSH: Medichecks and NHS blood tests don't match

Liquid levothyroxine.

Ferrous sulfate

Taking T3 and synthroid results question

How can I get Actavis in the US

Suppressed tsh when taking t3

Dairy and depression

Liothyronine

SUPPLEMENTS or NOT?

Learning curve.

Cortisol Test

Advice desperately needed please

Test Results - Am I Oestrogen Dominant?

Timings of levo and t3 before test

Day 3 of T3 trial

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