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Frustrated

10 months ago I was on 100 mcg of levrothryoxine. i went for annual physical in Aug. TSH -0.01 (0.35-5.00), T4 -24 (12-22) , T3-5.1 (3.4-5.9). My Dr. Said to...

10 months ago I was on 100 mcg of levrothryoxine. i went for annual physical in ...

Pictur

•4 years ago

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Those on Armour thyroid. What’s your dose?

I was on 60 (1 grain) for a number of months but have had lingering hypo symptoms and can’t lose a pound despite going gluten and dairy free. I just moved up...

I was on 60 (1 grain) for a number of months but have had lingering hypo symptom...

kikiweight

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Hypothyroidism and menstrual cycle

Can is cause late or skipped period? My TSH went up to 45.000 while on medication. Got prescribed 100mcg of levo and 5mcg of I think a T3 hormone. Just started...

Can is cause late or skipped period? My TSH went up to 45.000 while on medicatio...

Amethyst91

•4 years ago

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Does hair thicken back up once you treat the thyroid?

My hair used to be very thick and wavy, now it's straight and really thin. Will it thicken once I get my thyroid levels treated?

My hair used to be very thick and wavy, now it's straight and really thin. Will ...

Jtk11

•4 years ago

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My first post about myself

I had a phone consultation with my doctor so had no results to ask about, have just seen them online. My TSH is 17 so high, my free T4 is 12.5 which my doc...

I had a phone consultation with my doctor so had no results to ask about, have j...

krisneptune

•4 years ago

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RESULTS FROM ADDENBROOKES for my daughter

Hi everyone, So i got the call from GOSH today and the Endo said Addenbrookes did find assay interference with my daughter’s T4 and T3 results (read higher...

Hi everyone, So i got the call from GOSH today and the Endo said Addenbrookes di...

Dolphin40

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Mrs Helen

Hi I have just joined I am wondering if anyone takes natural tyroid medication and how long it takes to work how are they feeling when they first start taking...

Hi I have just joined I am wondering if anyone takes natural tyroid medication ...

Helenprice202

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Metavive dosage

Hi all, Hope you are doing ok. I just wondered if anyone could provide some advice on swapping from T4 and T3 synthetic to metavive. In terms of how I move...

Hi all, Hope you are doing ok. I just wondered if anyone could provide some a...

CBann

•4 years ago

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A friend in need.

Hello all. I have a friend that has been suffering for a long time with digestive issues - on ometprazole permanently. Weight gain. Fatigue. Always cold....

Hello all. I have a friend that has been suffering for a long time with digesti...

Yeswithasmile

•4 years ago

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I've just been prescribed T3...

....by my GP. On the NHS. No, I can't quite believe it either. I keep thinking there must be a catch somewhere! I think I've just been incredibly lucky, and I...

....by my GP. On the NHS. No, I can't quite believe it either. I keep thinking t...

Smorzando

•4 years ago

45 Replies

FBC test results

This is sort of related to my recent post about generally feeling unwell. My GP says there’s nothing wrong with my levels and thinks I should go on anti...

This is sort of related to my recent post about generally feeling unwell. My GP ...

underact15

•4 years ago

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'm taking T3 55 mg and HC 30 mg I'm due for barium swallow test, bad gut issues cos antibiotics etc do I need to stress dose HC before test?

Barium swallow test.

jan61

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Supplements

Hi all M Hypo & Hashi’s, not feeling well especially winter.. numbness, pins and needles foots, extremelly colds, terrible hair loss ... Just already added Vit...

Hi all M Hypo & Hashi’s, not feeling well especially winter.. numbness, pins and...

Snqanq

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Mask exemption certs

Hi I was told at surgery this week that those who are exempt from using masks have received a certificate from their GPs. Is this common practise? Have...

Hi I was told at surgery this week that those who are exempt from using masks ha...

Greenwall

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Does anyone suffer with hissing noise in head / ears . I have underactive thyroid and fibromyalgia/ possible Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Hissing head

Dottie19

•4 years ago

12 Replies

pulsatile tinnitus?

I've just had a light bulb moment!! I've had tinnitus for about 6 or 7 months. It occurred to me that its not ringing in the ears as such. When I 1st got it I...

I've just had a light bulb moment!! I've had tinnitus for about 6 or 7 months. ...

sueoathall

•4 years ago

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Concerned about TSH & T4 levels

My blood test results on 24/09/20 were TSH= 1.21 T4= 23.4. I was told to lower levothyroxine from 125mg to 100mg. Follow up test 25/11/20 TSH= 0.86 T4= 22.6....

My blood test results on 24/09/20 were TSH= 1.21 T4= 23.4. I was told to lower l...

Wilko91

•4 years ago

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Do I have an underactive thyroid?

Hey everyone, I'm hoping someone will be able to help me as I'm at a dead end. I'm 29 years old with type 1 diabetes (only health condition) with excellent...

Hey everyone, I'm hoping someone will be able to help me as I'm at a dead end. I...

Samanthamcx

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Questions around thyroxine/life after total thyroidectomy, 4 days post-op !

Hello everyone! I put a post up here not long ago and received so, so many wonderful, kindhearted replies that I haven't had the chance to respond to because I...

Hello everyone! I put a post up here not long ago and received so, so many wonde...

Hidden

•4 years ago

12 Replies

German pharmacies

I have a private prescription for 10mcg and 5 mcg Liothyronine tablets. Can anyone provide details of pharmacies in Germany where I can have this dispensed...

I have a private prescription for 10mcg and 5 mcg Liothyronine tablets. Can anyo...

1839

•4 years ago

19 Replies

ANA test - Sjogrens, Lupus?

Hi, I'm a Hashi thyroid patient. I have been suffering with rashes which seem to be related to the sun. I was referred to Dermatology who performed an ANA test...

Hi, I'm a Hashi thyroid patient. I have been suffering with rashes which seem to...

Minimouse1

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Vitamin D I'm I getting enough?

Hi everyone ♥️ My last blood work in late Oct this year showed a vitamin D level of 29 pmol/L.. Range... 25.00....150.00 pmol/L... Its been low for sometime,...

Hi everyone ♥️ My last blood work in late Oct this year showed a vitamin D level...

birkie

•4 years ago

7 Replies

B12 levels

Hi, I am going to try raise my B12 level as it's currently low. Sublingual B12 along with a good B complex was suggested by Admin on this site. I did a bit of...

Hi, I am going to try raise my B12 level as it's currently low. Sublingual B12 a...

Minimouse1

•4 years ago

12 Replies

have I got hashimoto disease or an autoimune disease ?

Hi , iv no thyroid, iv had a full hysterectomy back in 04 for both operations. I take thyroxine and 1mg of hrt. ..im also adrenal insufficient so I take...

Hi , iv no thyroid, iv had a full hysterectomy back in 04 for both operations. I...

Elston

•4 years ago

36 Replies

A Thyroid Mess

I have posted on here recently concerning my erratic behavior, con-cerning my dosing and (re)dosing the same doses of thyroid medications over the past year or...

I have posted on here recently concerning my erratic behavior, con-cerning my do...

GKeith

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Hypothyroidism symptoms

I have been having weird symptoms since beginning of this year,muscle aches,leg pains,internal shakiness,anxiety,nervousness etc I went for several test but it...

I have been having weird symptoms since beginning of this year,muscle aches,leg ...

Brandy4043

•4 years ago

52 Replies

Apple cider vinegar

I've read taking ACV helps in absorbing levo, due to increasing acidity in the stomach. Is this true? Thanks.

I've read taking ACV helps in absorbing levo, due to increasing acidity in the s...

Satva

•4 years ago

30 Replies

How can I improve good bacteria in my gut? I'm hypothyroid and low Ferritin...

I recently had an intolerance and sensitivity test done and no surprises but it came back that my gut biome was seriously lacking in 3 good bacterias. I...

I recently had an intolerance and sensitivity test done and no surprises but it ...

imsotiredallthetime

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Blood test help please. not quite what I was expecting!

Hi all, hope everything is keeping well & safe. I was hoping to enlist the help of our blood test experts once again. I have been on a journey to raise my...

Hi all, hope everything is keeping well & safe. I was hoping to enlist the hel...

HashisKate

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Ordering a Genova test through Thyroid UK

I want to order the Adrenal Saliva test and in the past I have done this through Thyroid UK. I remember a list of all of the tests and the codes but I can't...

I want to order the Adrenal Saliva test and in the past I have done this through...

Rachel357

•4 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for November 2020

Frustrated

Those on Armour thyroid. What’s your dose?

Hypothyroidism and menstrual cycle

Does hair thicken back up once you treat the thyroid?

My first post about myself

RESULTS FROM ADDENBROOKES for my daughter

Mrs Helen

Metavive dosage

A friend in need.

I've just been prescribed T3...

FBC test results

'm taking T3 55 mg and HC 30 mg I'm due for barium swallow test, bad gut issues cos antibiotics etc do I need to stress dose HC before test?

Supplements

Mask exemption certs

Does anyone suffer with hissing noise in head / ears . I have underactive thyroid and fibromyalgia/ possible Rheumatoid Arthritis?

pulsatile tinnitus?

Concerned about TSH & T4 levels

Do I have an underactive thyroid?

Questions around thyroxine/life after total thyroidectomy, 4 days post-op !

German pharmacies

ANA test - Sjogrens, Lupus?

Vitamin D I'm I getting enough?

B12 levels

have I got hashimoto disease or an autoimune disease ?

A Thyroid Mess

Hypothyroidism symptoms

Apple cider vinegar

How can I improve good bacteria in my gut? I'm hypothyroid and low Ferritin...

Blood test help please. not quite what I was expecting!

Ordering a Genova test through Thyroid UK

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