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Both Endo and GP think my test results are perfect but I feel rubbish.

I've decided to try T3 with my current 50mg dose of Levothyroxine. My endo and GP aren't helping and I still feel awful so I have purchased it myself :( (I...

I've decided to try T3 with my current 50mg dose of Levothyroxine. My endo and G...

Charltonjl

•4 years ago

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Where to purchase NDT

I have been taking natural desiccated thyroid for the last 20 years for my under active thyroid. Supplies are drying up and I am anxious to know where I can...

I have been taking natural desiccated thyroid for the last 20 years for my under...

Firstrategardener

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid trouble and restless legs

Hi everyone.... Could anyone tell me if the above 2 are linked? I think it might be something to do with circadian rhythm..? As restless jerky electric legs...

Hi everyone.... Could anyone tell me if the above 2 are linked? I think it might...

janland

•4 years ago

16 Replies

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Reduce medication?

These are my latest results taking 100mg levothyroxine one day and 75mg the next. My GP said she’ll have to reduce my thyroxine or I’ll get osteoporosis. In...

These are my latest results taking 100mg levothyroxine one day and 75mg the next...

Ireness

•4 years ago

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Eyebrow loss of hair

Since being diagnosed with under-active thyroid 8yrs agoI have lost my eyebrow hair is there anything I can do to stimulate the growth again. I am very...

Since being diagnosed with under-active thyroid 8yrs agoI have lost my eyebrow h...

heps56

•4 years ago

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Choking attack

Anybody had a choking attack with Hashi's ?. I did and was very scary I'm wondering if goiter has enlarged

Anybody had a choking attack with Hashi's ?. I did and was very scary I'm wonder...

Liege

•4 years ago

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T3. Is more needed in winter

Hi everyone I currently take 75mcg T3. 25mcg at 6am 25mcg at 12 noon 25mcg at 4pm I have noticed that in the last few weeks, I am always hungry. I’m...

Hi everyone I currently take 75mcg T3. 25mcg at 6am 25mcg at 12 noon 25mcg at...

Hippyhappy234

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Help please - Armour thyroid, B12, D, Magnesium, B complex and selenium advice.

How long should I leave between taking my Armour thyroid and taking Sublingual liquid B12? Do I need to take B complex as well if my MultiVitamin (which has...

How long should I leave between taking my Armour thyroid and taking Sublingual l...

Susiegood

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Monitor my health test paused ???

Going to do blood test tomorrow but just seen on I pad that it’s saying tests paused . Doesn’t give date so maybe old info ? Healthmonitormyhealth.org.uk ›...

Going to do blood test tomorrow but just seen on I pad that it’s saying tests pa...

Mostew

•4 years ago

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RETURNING COMPLETED TEST TO REGENERUS LABS - BIT CONFUSED

I have ordered a salivary cortisol test from Regenerus labs and am somewhat confused about what I am supposed to do about returning it. It says here:...

I have ordered a salivary cortisol test from Regenerus labs and am somewhat conf...

Redlester

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Just been told I have hyperthyroidism

Hi just been told I have hyperthyroidism been unwell for a while now also been told that the medication will make me gain weight sorry to sound superficial...

Hi just been told I have hyperthyroidism been unwell for a while now also been t...

Jenny309

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Thyroid? Ferritin? I'm still so tired. Latest results attached for help please.

I'm not diagnosed. I've been monitoring my thyroid for a year now, my latest medichecks results are attached. My vit d and b12 have improved but my ferritin...

I'm not diagnosed. I've been monitoring my thyroid for a year now, my latest med...

MrsButler

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Tips on preparing for home thyroid test please

Usually my thyroid tests are done at a private clinic which I can't now access due to Covid. I've ordered a home test via Blue Horizon - please could you...

Usually my thyroid tests are done at a private clinic which I can't now access d...

Rosalba

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Coffee/Tea substitutes & pulse rate

Can anyone advise if the following are ok to drink when taking levo for hypothyroidism: Robush tea (redbush) Liquorice tea Lemon/ginger blends Turmeric tea...

Can anyone advise if the following are ok to drink when taking levo for hypothyr...

Satva

•4 years ago

10 Replies

compounded sr t3

Hi: I take 40 mcg of SR T3 daily. Do I need to avoid food and coffee? And do I not take it before doing lab work? Thanks!

Hi: I take 40 mcg of SR T3 daily. Do I need to avoid food and coffee? And do I n...

Pixie1995

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Update on inconsistent ferritin results NHS vs Medichecks

Following on from this post (which links to lots of others - apologies) I have now taken another medichecks test (thanks to all the tips to attaining a...

Following on from this post (which links to lots of others - apologies) I have n...

jsy_girl

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Iron & levothyroxine

I was told some years ago that iron tabs & thyroxine should be taken at least 2 hours apart, after checking paperwork with the tablets & having found nothing,...

I was told some years ago that iron tabs & thyroxine should be taken at least 2 ...

Dahli

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Thyroid UK Christmas Cards 2020

These are available. I couldn't find them on the website, so I emailed TUK Admin and have been sent the order form as an attachment. I found a form inside a...

These are available. I couldn't find them on the website, so I emailed TUK Admi...

Anthea55

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Help with thyroid ultra sound result and out of range bloods

I'd really appreciate some help understanding my ultra sound, my blood results and endo comments. I've recently had an ultrasound at my local hospital. It...

I'd really appreciate some help understanding my ultra sound, my blood results a...

dizzy864

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Still on propranolol?

Hi guys It's been about 2 months since I started taking propranolol in response to my recently diagnosed graves' hyperthyroidism and I was wondering if it's...

Hi guys It's been about 2 months since I started taking propranolol in respons...

Zudukk

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Thyroid symptoms

Hi Everyone Has anybody been diagnosed with a Thyroid condition even though they blood test are with range but on the low side?

Hi Everyone Has anybody been diagnosed with a Thyroid condition even though the...

Key2020

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Thriva results

Hello all! I had my thriva results back. I was wondering about T3 - is it slower to respond than T4? If I am on the right dosage of levo will it catch up with...

Hello all! I had my thriva results back. I was wondering about T3 - is it slowe...

Hidden

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Long Covid

Just read a post from GG regarding B12 I know that this forum has helped me so much . Using vits b12 , b complex as suggested has given me massive improvement...

Just read a post from GG regarding B12 I know that this forum has helped me so ...

Gcart

•4 years ago

1 Reply

The Dead Thyroid

Surgeons left a dead thyroid gland in my throat and I am worried as to why they didn't remove it. I also had a total occlusion of the left leg and a blood...

Surgeons left a dead thyroid gland in my throat and I am worried as to why they ...

satindoll77054

•4 years ago

12 Replies

TSH 45

Despite medication TSH is still not responding yet and I’m feeling super bloated and also experiencing chest pains. They started in the right a few weeks ago...

Despite medication TSH is still not responding yet and I’m feeling super bloated...

Amethyst91

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Advice Please ....Run out of T3, have some outdated Tiromel, should I take whilst waiting for my prescription?

Hi - I am in a bit of a panic! I have accidentally run out of my T3 which I am currently on a trial and getting via my GP. I have ordered some more but it...

Hi - I am in a bit of a panic! I have accidentally run out of my T3 which I am ...

jamjar67

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Hi, I hope you are all safe., I have Hypo for nine years now. I am taking Levothyroxine 100mg daily and Liothyronine 20mg both once a day. I have no...

Hi, I hope you are all safe., I have Hypo for nine years now. I am taking Levo...

bubbatetley

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Hypothroidism

weight gain ,but not eating and no appetite

bubbatetley

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Newbie

I’m 28. I’ve just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I am so confused and need somewhere to find some actual information from real people about how this...

I’m 28. I’ve just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I am so confused and need ...

Grohlgirlgg

•4 years ago

45 Replies

Any help appreciated

Hiya all I take 350mg daily and have now been told this isn’t doing anything at all for me. Today I have been for a scan to be told my thyroid gland is 3 times...

Hiya all I take 350mg daily and have now been told this isn’t doing anything at ...

MrsAB2020

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for December 2020

Both Endo and GP think my test results are perfect but I feel rubbish.

Where to purchase NDT

Thyroid trouble and restless legs

Reduce medication?

Eyebrow loss of hair

Choking attack

T3. Is more needed in winter

Help please - Armour thyroid, B12, D, Magnesium, B complex and selenium advice.

Monitor my health test paused ???

RETURNING COMPLETED TEST TO REGENERUS LABS - BIT CONFUSED

Just been told I have hyperthyroidism

Thyroid? Ferritin? I'm still so tired. Latest results attached for help please.

Tips on preparing for home thyroid test please

Coffee/Tea substitutes & pulse rate

compounded sr t3

Update on inconsistent ferritin results NHS vs Medichecks

Iron & levothyroxine

Thyroid UK Christmas Cards 2020

Help with thyroid ultra sound result and out of range bloods

Still on propranolol?

Thyroid symptoms

Thriva results

Long Covid

The Dead Thyroid

TSH 45

Advice Please ....Run out of T3, have some outdated Tiromel, should I take whilst waiting for my prescription?

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Hypothroidism

Newbie

Any help appreciated

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