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SUPPLEMENTING INTO (OR OUT OF) A HEALTHIER LIFE?

Okay, I realize most hypo or hyper thyroid patients take hormone pills, T4 or T3, NDT or combo’s of these. But, I also realize that vitamin supplementation...

Okay, I realize most hypo or hyper thyroid patients take hormone pills, T4 o...

GKeith

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Low ferritin caused me shortness of breath and thyriod results after increasing my dose

Hi all, I am 38 years old and I am struggling with hashimoto disease and to get my thyriod levels optimal. I was taking 75 of Euthyrox every morning.Since my...

Hi all, I am 38 years old and I am struggling with hashimoto disease and to get ...

Meriam881

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Skin trouble and throat trouble

Does anyone with hypothyroidism get severely dry skin? I’ve been getting it under my beard and on my face. Itchy red and dry patches. I’ve also developed bad...

Does anyone with hypothyroidism get severely dry skin? I’ve been getting it unde...

Bobbobby

•4 years ago

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Weight gain

Hi, I hope you are all safe.. Any advice on weight gain please. on 100 mg of T4 and 10mg of T3. I don't have any appetite, but still cant loose any weight....

Hi, I hope you are all safe.. Any advice on weight gain please. on 100 mg of T4 ...

bubbatetley

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Worried

Im chase and im 22 yrs old i have extreme anxiety for the last 3 yrs ive been going to the ER atleast 75 times a year , ive been dealing with throat tighness...

Im chase and im 22 yrs old i have extreme anxiety for the last 3 yrs ive been go...

Chaseincc

•4 years ago

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Aristo

So I’ve upped my thyroxine dosage and the hospital after quite a lot of looking has found some Aristo 100mcg thyroxine. I cannot find any local to me after a...

So I’ve upped my thyroxine dosage and the hospital after quite a lot of looking ...

Cheekycharlie1981

•4 years ago

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Does Hashimotos affect your voice?

I have noticed over the last few weeks a change in my voice. It almost feels like I have been shouting loads and I'm about to lose my voice. I have always...

I have noticed over the last few weeks a change in my voice. It almost feels lik...

Syd35

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Hashimotos disease. Recent blood tests.

Hi all. I have hashimotos autoimmune disease. I had recent blood tests as I am still suffering with symptoms including: Fatigue, Thin hair and nails Headaches...

Hi all. I have hashimotos autoimmune disease. I had recent blood tests as I am s...

jacintaoreilly

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Biotin n blood test

Hi Leaving off my b complex with 300ug biotin today for Thyroid blood test on Friday is that long enough? I forgot to stop earlier if so I'd rather wait for...

Hi Leaving off my b complex with 300ug biotin today for Thyroid blood test on ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

5 Replies

My husky voice

Hi has anyone developed a husky voice mine is really bad I’ve had it for over a year doctor sent me to speak therapy which was a waste of time and I stopped...

Hi has anyone developed a husky voice mine is really bad I’ve had it for over a ...

Jenny309

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Iron infusion - NHS guidance

Hi all, I was trying to find NHS/NICE guidance on when someone is a candidate for an iron infusion. I would imagine there is a level of ferritin or haemoglobin...

Hi all, I was trying to find NHS/NICE guidance on when someone is a candidate fo...

Wired123

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Is 2 years worth of hair thinning/loss from hypothyroidism reversible?

I have about 20% of what it used to be. It was always very thick, now it's so thin and sparse.

I have about 20% of what it used to be. It was always very thick, now it's so th...

Jtk11

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Why do I have to take two different tremor meds?

My doctors never told me why I am taking these medicines. If I don't take them then both of my hands start flapping like a scared duckling flaps its wings. Why...

My doctors never told me why I am taking these medicines. If I don't take them t...

satindoll77054

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Hypoglycemia/low blood sugar

Hello all, I wonder if anyone would be so kind as to give some advice about this issue. Recently, I have been struggling with my blood sugar. I wake up...

Hello all, I wonder if anyone would be so kind as to give some advice about thi...

lh22

•4 years ago

12 Replies

TSH changes

Hello, I was wondering if anyone could shed any light on what’s happening with my Graves’ disease. I was diagnosed in January, saw endo in October and at the...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone could shed any light on what’s happening with m...

Hammyfish1

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Which Thytoid test is best?

Hello all. I have hypothyroidism after having Radio iodine treatment for Graves several years ago. Levo (irrespective of quantities) hasn't worked for me. I...

Hello all. I have hypothyroidism after having Radio iodine treatment for Graves ...

Shredder

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Feeling constant shaking muscles tight I am taking 25 m Levo is this normal ?

Been on meds 2 months

Sunnydays11

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Thyroid going downhill?

in March I thought I was getting rheumatoid arthritis as my wrist joints were swollen and painful, blood tests showed severe vit d deficient so have had high...

in March I thought I was getting rheumatoid arthritis as my wrist joints were sw...

Mag999

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Three weeks on T3

As some of you know I’ve started a trial of 10mcg T3 to add to my 150mcg T4. I take 5mcg of T3 with my 150 mcg of T4 in the morning and then another 5mcg of T3...

As some of you know I’ve started a trial of 10mcg T3 to add to my 150mcg T4. I t...

Wired123

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Latest nhs GP blood test results - any help or advice appreciated

6.1.20 MEDICHECKS TSH 1.46 (0.27-4.2) FT3 4.97 (3.1-6.8) FT4 13.6 (12-22) 19.06.20 MEDICHECKS TSH 1.88 (0.27-4.2) FT3 4.19 (3.1-6.8) FT4 12.3 (12-22)...

6.1.20 MEDICHECKS TSH 1.46 (0.27-4.2) FT3 4.97 (3.1-6.8) FT4 13.6 (12-22) 19.0...

Jamima

•4 years ago

20 Replies

NDT Suppliers - PMs only please

I'd be grateful if members could point me in the direction of where to reliably purchase NDT without prescription (I am in the UK) . I've had my T3...

I'd be grateful if members could point me in the direction of where to reliably ...

FuturistFi

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Is pancreatic enzyme replacement affects function/conversion of Thyroid hormone?

My doctor prescribed pancreatic enzyme( made of animal hormone) to break down the foods I eat. This is because of my thyroid related constipation(IBS),...

My doctor prescribed pancreatic enzyme( made of animal hormone) to break down th...

sunsetssr

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Feet and leg cramps

Could I be under/over-medicated, as I have been getting chronic night cramps in my feet and legs. I am out of bed @4 times a night with this awful pain. I am...

Could I be under/over-medicated, as I have been getting chronic night cramps in ...

Lydia8132

•4 years ago

19 Replies

The thyroid "great and good?" have come together to discuss and give advice on combination therapy. We are neither great nor good.

This hot off the press paper has appeared in Thyroid. I cannot pentrate the paywall but hope to access this soon. Should be an interesting paper. Evidence...

This hot off the press paper has appeared in Thyroid. I cannot pentrate the payw...

diogenes

Remembering•4 years ago

111 Replies

Dosage change

Was on 75micro grams of levothyroxine but I had constipation again, lethargy and terrible sugar cravings so I decided to go up to 100 mgs but my poop went pale...

Was on 75micro grams of levothyroxine but I had constipation again, lethargy and...

Pixipot

•4 years ago

9 Replies

High ferritin

Just been looking at the blood test form for next time. It has ferritin on it as apparently it was high last time. The GP didn't mention that so I don't know...

Just been looking at the blood test form for next time. It has ferritin on it as...

Rufty10

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Night time only heating like an oven

Hi Only at night and no sweating but heating up like an oven all over my body. I even tested my temp as it was happening twice last night/early hours of the...

Hi Only at night and no sweating but heating up like an oven all over my body. I...

Owleyes

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Graves Disease & High Antibodies

Hi, This is my first time posting on the site and really need some advice as I am feeling really overwhelmed and not sure what to do. So I was diagnosed with...

Hi, This is my first time posting on the site and really need some advice as I ...

AnnabelM

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Graves Remission

Can Graves’ disease go into remission? If so does that mean I don’t have it anymore?

Can Graves’ disease go into remission? If so does that mean I don’t have it any...

Milynda

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Thyroid symptoms

Good evening does anyone feel like heart rate drops. Also I feel weak heavy legs. Can anyone relate to symptoms if yes any suggestions. Thank you.

Good evening does anyone feel like heart rate drops. Also I feel weak heavy legs...

edleenia

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for December 2020

SUPPLEMENTING INTO (OR OUT OF) A HEALTHIER LIFE?

Low ferritin caused me shortness of breath and thyriod results after increasing my dose

Skin trouble and throat trouble

Weight gain

Worried

Aristo

Does Hashimotos affect your voice?

Hashimotos disease. Recent blood tests.

Biotin n blood test

My husky voice

Iron infusion - NHS guidance

Is 2 years worth of hair thinning/loss from hypothyroidism reversible?

Why do I have to take two different tremor meds?

Hypoglycemia/low blood sugar

TSH changes

Which Thytoid test is best?

Feeling constant shaking muscles tight I am taking 25 m Levo is this normal ?

Thyroid going downhill?

Three weeks on T3

Latest nhs GP blood test results - any help or advice appreciated

NDT Suppliers - PMs only please

Is pancreatic enzyme replacement affects function/conversion of Thyroid hormone?

Feet and leg cramps

The thyroid "great and good?" have come together to discuss and give advice on combination therapy. We are neither great nor good.

Dosage change

High ferritin

Night time only heating like an oven

Graves Disease & High Antibodies

Graves Remission

Thyroid symptoms

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