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Iodine supplementing

I was diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism about 7 months and was advised to take iodine as an extra support for my thyroid as well as thyroid and adrenal...

I was diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism about 7 months and was advised to ta...

Diggergy

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Regenerus saliva test - Thyroid UK link broken?

Hello all and a belated merry Christmas to those of you celebrating! As a Christmas gift to myself I was going to get a cortisol test but haven’t been able...

Hello all and a belated merry Christmas to those of you celebrating! As a Chri...

hjh88

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Thyroid function test

Hi all, I have suffered with symptoms of under active thyroid for many years, extreme tiredness, weight gain, dry skin, pins and needles in fingers/hands,...

Hi all, I have suffered with symptoms of under active thyroid for many years, ex...

KC0587

•3 years ago

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Should I stop using herbal blends before blood tests?

As I shared on someone else’s post, I had what I think may have been COVID some weeks ago. Raised temperature, headache, tight chest, sore throat, swollen...

As I shared on someone else’s post, I had what I think may have been COVID some ...

Localhero

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Levothyroxine worsening OCD?

Hello, I started taking levothyroxine (25mcg) at the beginning of October as I was diagnosed with Hashimotos (high thyroid antibodies, but normal thyroid...

Hello, I started taking levothyroxine (25mcg) at the beginning of October as I w...

Kg147

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Could I have Coeliac disease alongside my under active Thyroid ?

I got diagnosed in March with under active thyroid and have been experiencing a wide range of symptoms including rapidly cognitive decline. I posted on here...

I got diagnosed in March with under active thyroid and have been experiencing a...

animalfanatic85

•3 years ago

15 Replies

T4 0.7 and TSH 433 hypothyroidism

This was my results from about 6 weeks ago! My TSH figure was the highest they’ve seen. Is it extremely high really? Have since had my bloods taken again &...

This was my results from about 6 weeks ago! My TSH figure was the highest they’v...

Grohlgirlgg

•3 years ago

38 Replies

Merry Christmas! just a quick question, does everyone drink alcohol? does it effect the thyroid at all?

I only ask as I have not had a drink since I was diagnosed, over a year ago and I use to like having a drink with friends and family. I am a bit wary of...

I only ask as I have not had a drink since I was diagnosed, over a year ago and ...

Francisneat

•3 years ago

43 Replies

Test result

Good Afternoon everyone Hope you all had a lovely Christmas... I had Thyroid blood test on 9/12/20 I rang my surgery for my results.. I was disappointed that...

Good Afternoon everyone Hope you all had a lovely Christmas... I had Thyroid bl...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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For those who use T3: What is your dosing schedule like?

And do you find that it is okay to take it with food or is it just as important to fast as with Levothyroxine?

And do you find that it is okay to take it with food or is it just as important ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Want blood test

Please advise I was trying to order off blue horizon.directed me here

Mollymaid123

•3 years ago

2 Replies

ADHD and Thyroid

My son has just had a test for ADHD and is positive so has anyone else had to deal with this and their Thyroid problems, my sons problems seem to getting more...

My son has just had a test for ADHD and is positive so has anyone else had to d...

susanhamm

•3 years ago

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49 and perimenopause- Femoston?

I have been feeling really crappy lately- heart palpitations, zero energy and tired all the time, foggy head and headaches, difficulty focusing and remembering...

I have been feeling really crappy lately- heart palpitations, zero energy and ti...

Msturge

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Any experience with Armour NDT

So I’ve been unable to purchase Thai NDT for months, and the Endocrinologist put me back into levothyroxine. I did ok on Mercury Pharma in that I was no longer...

So I’ve been unable to purchase Thai NDT for months, and the Endocrinologist put...

Boon79

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Over active thyroid

Have had over active thyroid 15 years Lately feeling anxious/tired as my medication has reduced from 30mg to 5mg a day over last 3 years Is this unusual or...

Have had over active thyroid 15 years Lately feeling anxious/tired as my medicat...

Durrow

•3 years ago

16 Replies

NEED SOME ADVICE

Hi all, Hope you’re all having a safe holiday season. This is what I’m doing, trying to wean off Synthroid & cytomel to transition to NDT. I was on Synthroid...

Hi all, Hope you’re all having a safe holiday season. This is what I’m doing, t...

Rosebud1955

•3 years ago

8 Replies

how to speak to your GP about very low TSH

hi, I have Lyme disease and Hashimoto's and I'm currently taking combination T3 and T4 therapy ( after reading that this can be a game-changer for people who...

hi, I have Lyme disease and Hashimoto's and I'm currently taking combination T3 ...

garz

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Help with understanding a childs blood results

Hey. Im wondering if anyone can give advice. I am aware that your not professionals, but im going crazy while i wait for the referal. I have an 11 year old...

Hey. Im wondering if anyone can give advice. I am aware that your not profession...

JayLee02

•3 years ago

56 Replies

Levothyroxine and Fatigue

I recently found out that I have Hashimoto's in June of this year. My doctor just put me on Levothyroxine about 10 days ago because my TSH is now high. Has...

I recently found out that I have Hashimoto's in June of this year. My doctor jus...

KevBounce

•3 years ago

64 Replies

Hashimotos, new to taking meds, helpless jitters, indecision with no direction here

Hello, I'm a female, single, trying to just eat and just be able to sleep. Questions are about: Jitters, constant internal crawling feeling, coldness( my temps...

Hello, I'm a female, single, trying to just eat and just be able to sleep. Quest...

Allie323

•3 years ago

38 Replies

Anyone have experience with bovine NDT?

Just that really. I’ve switched from Thai to Thyro Active 2 which I assume is the old Metative 2 ? I’ve started low so not feeling good with lots of...

Just that really. I’ve switched from Thai to Thyro Active 2 which I assume is t...

Jodypody

•3 years ago

39 Replies

Temperature is 38.6....yet I have been very cold for days

Hi all i have been unwell for days with a sore throat, cough and cold. Be taking usual remedies, antiseptic throat spray and the occasional paracetamol. Along...

Hi all i have been unwell for days with a sore throat, cough and cold. Be taking...

DizzyD

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Final Update on Kidney Infection

I wanted to give my final update on the annoyance that was my kidney infection. I finished my course of Co-Amociclav on Christmas Day. The kidney infection...

I wanted to give my final update on the annoyance that was my kidney infection. ...

Yasai

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Cytomel/cynomel/tiromel - help please!

I have been on cytomel (NHS script) for over 15 years and suddenly it is impossible to get in the UK any more. Can anyone tell me where I can get an...

I have been on cytomel (NHS script) for over 15 years and suddenly it is impossi...

OllyTojo

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Results after 8 week trial of T3

I started T3 trial gradually starting with 5mcg in morning, gradually increasing to 15mcg in November, divided through the day, although my NHS Endo prescribed...

I started T3 trial gradually starting with 5mcg in morning, gradually increasing...

Flecmac

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Tru Thyroid

I ordered 800 Tru Thyroid on the 13th December, it shows paid on the order section of the website but nothing about shipping. I've messaged them twice with no...

I ordered 800 Tru Thyroid on the 13th December, it shows paid on the order secti...

Lordin11

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Post Total Thyroidectomy

Hello I'm new here. Seeking some general advice. I'm 6 weeks on from a total thyroidectomy. Currently on 150 mg of Levothyroxine and awaiting appointment on...

Hello I'm new here. Seeking some general advice. I'm 6 weeks on from a total thy...

Gabgawin

•3 years ago

10 Replies

History of eating disorders and thyroid problems

I also wanted to check in to see if there are people out there with a history of eating disorders and thyroid problems? I had anorexia as a teen and at various...

I also wanted to check in to see if there are people out there with a history of...

Sazzle1969

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Antidepressants and thyroid problems

Hi, my GP has just started me on Levothyroxine at 25mc. I was on Liothyronine, which had been prescribed privately, but had to come off it as can't afford it...

Hi, my GP has just started me on Levothyroxine at 25mc. I was on Liothyronine, w...

Sazzle1969

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Results advice

Good morning I recently received my medichecks results and would appreciate thoughts pls. TSH 0.005 (0.27-4.2) T3 4.87 (3.1-6.8) T4 23 ( 12-22) I am on...

Good morning I recently received my medichecks results and would appreciate th...

JacqS71

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for December 2020

Iodine supplementing

Regenerus saliva test - Thyroid UK link broken?

Thyroid function test

Should I stop using herbal blends before blood tests?

Levothyroxine worsening OCD?

Could I have Coeliac disease alongside my under active Thyroid ?

T4 0.7 and TSH 433 hypothyroidism

Merry Christmas! just a quick question, does everyone drink alcohol? does it effect the thyroid at all?

Test result

For those who use T3: What is your dosing schedule like?

Want blood test

ADHD and Thyroid

49 and perimenopause- Femoston?

Any experience with Armour NDT

Over active thyroid

NEED SOME ADVICE

how to speak to your GP about very low TSH

Help with understanding a childs blood results

Levothyroxine and Fatigue

Hashimotos, new to taking meds, helpless jitters, indecision with no direction here

Anyone have experience with bovine NDT?

Temperature is 38.6....yet I have been very cold for days

Final Update on Kidney Infection

Cytomel/cynomel/tiromel - help please!

Results after 8 week trial of T3

Tru Thyroid

Post Total Thyroidectomy

History of eating disorders and thyroid problems

Antidepressants and thyroid problems

Results advice

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