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Vitamin D: More Is Not Better - article by Chris Kresser

An interesting article about why the author considers high levels of vitamin D are not a good idea. (Not specific to people with thyroid dysfunction, and...

An interesting article about why the author considers high levels of vitamin D ...

RedApple

Administrator•4 years ago

21 Replies

New test results

About me: Being referred to Endo after two sets of hyper results a few weeks ago Doing my research and my own tests before seeing the endo (don't know when...

About me: Being referred to Endo after two sets of hyper results a few weeks ago...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Blood work for my dilemma

So after being on nature throid 97.5 for two years, starting and then stopping Synthroid for 12 days (100 mg), and now jumping back on Nature throid I was...

So after being on nature throid 97.5 for two years, starting and then stopping S...

Heatherv627

•4 years ago

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New here, Help with test results please

Hi, Read lots of posts but this is my first time posting. Brief history, I am 46 years old and was first diagnosed hypothyroid and B12 deficient in 2014 when...

Hi, Read lots of posts but this is my first time posting. Brief history, I am 46...

Hidden

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Help with results please!!

GP refuses to increase my Levo and says my levels are fine but I still feel awful :( I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism during my pregnancy last year (baby is...

GP refuses to increase my Levo and says my levels are fine but I still feel awfu...

Charltonjl

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Is Hashimoto´s a chronic disease or not...?

So, I registered to get a flu shot. Priority is given to risk groups, such as people with chronic disease. One question was: "Do you suffer from any chronic...

So, I registered to get a flu shot. Priority is given to risk groups, such as pe...

Annacat69

•4 years ago

30 Replies

Blood tests and waking up times

I know we are supposed to get bloods done around 9am, empty stomach and 24 hours since last dose of thyroxine. However what happens if I’ve had a disrupted...

I know we are supposed to get bloods done around 9am, empty stomach and 24 hours...

Wired123

•4 years ago

6 Replies

thyroid perioxidase (TPO)

So I was able to get more information on what was tested in relation to my thyroid which was the thyroid perioxidase at 103 alongside my TSH which is at...

So I was able to get more information on what was tested in relation to my thyro...

Unite_To_Fight

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Feel better

Hi.how long time to start feel better after taking thyroxine spacily dry skin and hair

Hi.how long time to start feel better after taking thyroxine spacily dry skin ...

Reed2

•4 years ago

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Totally confused and worn out

I hope as on levothyroxine for three years and felt terrible with headaches etc . Paid privately to see endo and went on ERFA . Was better , headaches and...

I hope as on levothyroxine for three years and felt terrible with headaches etc ...

Dottie19

•4 years ago

2 Replies

RAI & HRT

Hello everyone. I had a telephone appointment with a doctor yesterday to discuss HRT as I’m having a few symptoms and thinking of going on it. We discuss other...

Hello everyone. I had a telephone appointment with a doctor yesterday to discuss...

lemongrass69

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Private prescriptions

I’ll have a routine blood test tomorrow and then email my Endo the results and ask for my next prescription. My question is, I usually get a 6mth prescription...

I’ll have a routine blood test tomorrow and then email my Endo the results and a...

NWA6

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Thyroid results advice please

Advice please on latest blood results? I’ve also shown my last bloods. No diagnosis or medication.

Advice please on latest blood results? I’ve also shown my last bloods. No diagno...

Rinkydink_Panther

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Lab btest

These are my lab tests.

lornyy83

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Medichecks results

Hi all. I had partial thyroid removal 2 years ago and have been feeling very tired lately. I sent off to get thyroid checked and these are my results. I...

Hi all. I had partial thyroid removal 2 years ago and have been feeling very ti...

Hufflepuff_

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Should I switch to T3 only?

Hello dear people I need a help. I was diagnosed with hashimoto 3 years ago. I started first to treat the condition only with t4 but I didn't saw any...

Hello dear people I need a help. I was diagnosed with hashimoto 3 years ago. I ...

lornyy83

•4 years ago

19 Replies

T3 in times of stress

So three and a half years ago I started my thyroid “issues” after the sudden unexpected death of a parent. Since then through this site and an awful lot of...

So three and a half years ago I started my thyroid “issues” after the sudden une...

Murphysmum

•4 years ago

3 Replies

CBD CAPSULES AND HYPOTHYROIDISM

Hi Has anyone tried using CBD capsules or oil? Someone suggested I take it to help with my aching joints and to help sleep at night

Hi Has anyone tried using CBD capsules or oil? Someone suggested I take it to he...

Siames

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Hi! I'm new here. I have hypothyroidism and want to know how to treat it. I would love to treat it naturally if possible.

I first realised in 2017 when I started getting palpitations and would also always feel hotter than everyone else. I have tried Nature's Sunshine Master Gland...

I first realised in 2017 when I started getting palpitations and would also alwa...

Murma

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Can to much levo effect periods?

Hi. I’ve been taking 125mcg of Levo for quite some time. I was taking 150mcg but my TSH was literally nil. My period started and was really light for one day...

Hi. I’ve been taking 125mcg of Levo for quite some time. I was taking 150mcg but...

Newbyface

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Blood Results

Hello All, Further to advice on here. I have been trying to include supplements. My recent blood results are: B12 349 ng/L (160-925) Folate 7.6 ug/L (2.9-50)...

Hello All, Further to advice on here. I have been trying to include supplements...

Yahaci

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Scientists hail earwax test for checking stress hormone levels

Over the years there has been much discussion about how to measure cortisol. Interesting to read about a new approach. Certainly has the singular advantage...

Over the years there has been much discussion about how to measure cortisol. Int...

helvella

Administrator•4 years ago

34 Replies

Advice on latest results please 😊

Hi, Just wanted some advice on my results from last week.(picture attached)I am currently on 100mcg prescription but I’ve been taking 150mcg on a Friday and...

Hi, Just wanted some advice on my results from last week.(picture attached)I am ...

LaLaHew

•4 years ago

7 Replies

How to stop heartburn/GERD

I've been on 100mg levo for about 14mths now. I take Vit D and iron supplements (tummy friendly apparently) and feel well..... except for fact I now get almost...

I've been on 100mg levo for about 14mths now. I take Vit D and iron supplements ...

Hel66

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Low FT4 but labs say normal

Have hair Loss (alopecia areata) , weight gain, suffer from the cold alot. Tsh normal at 1.75, FT4 was 9pmol but they classed it as normal at the lab was...

Have hair Loss (alopecia areata) , weight gain, suffer from the cold alot. Tsh n...

Kittykate288a

•4 years ago

10 Replies

No surprise !!

I rang surgery to ask if I can have some 75 mg Levothroxin as I take that on alternate days to 50 ‘s. Seems the dr. Has written in my notes 25. 50 alternate...

I rang surgery to ask if I can have some 75 mg Levothroxin as I take that on al...

Mostew

•4 years ago

11 Replies

TSH/FT3/FT4 levels advice please

Hello, I increased my Levo (now 100mcg daily) two months ago and had my levels rechecked this week in advance of a consultant appointment. Levels have...

Hello, I increased my Levo (now 100mcg daily) two months ago and had my levels r...

Jg2203

•4 years ago

3 Replies

New mg's of Metavive porcine/bovine - differences & strengths, any experiences on which is stronger?

Hi all, I am not able to obtain anymore OTC T3, as all sources appear to have dried up. I am not able to obtain blood tests either, but have been taking (what...

Hi all, I am not able to obtain anymore OTC T3, as all sources appear to have dr...

Jenny583

•4 years ago

23 Replies

thanks for your help

thanks to all of you My thyroid issues are due to MS and being treated with an immunosuppressant some years ago. I was told to decrease from 100 to 125 before...

thanks to all of you My thyroid issues are due to MS and being treated with an i...

fastandslow

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Possible treatment for Acute respiratory distress syndrome in Covid-19

Doctors Tim Rich (Essentia) and David Ingbar (University of Minnesota) have a COVID-19 therapy in Phase 2 trials that might prevent or undo the COVID-19...

Doctors Tim Rich (Essentia) and David Ingbar (University of Minnesota) have a CO...

lynmynott

Partner•4 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for November 2020

Vitamin D: More Is Not Better - article by Chris Kresser

New test results

Blood work for my dilemma

New here, Help with test results please

Help with results please!!

Is Hashimoto´s a chronic disease or not...?

Blood tests and waking up times

thyroid perioxidase (TPO)

Feel better

Totally confused and worn out

RAI & HRT

Private prescriptions

Thyroid results advice please

Lab btest

Medichecks results

Should I switch to T3 only?

T3 in times of stress

CBD CAPSULES AND HYPOTHYROIDISM

Hi! I'm new here. I have hypothyroidism and want to know how to treat it. I would love to treat it naturally if possible.

Can to much levo effect periods?

Blood Results

Scientists hail earwax test for checking stress hormone levels

Advice on latest results please 😊

How to stop heartburn/GERD

Low FT4 but labs say normal

No surprise !!

TSH/FT3/FT4 levels advice please

New mg's of Metavive porcine/bovine - differences & strengths, any experiences on which is stronger?

thanks for your help

Possible treatment for Acute respiratory distress syndrome in Covid-19

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