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normal levels?

Having bad stomachs now. Im hypothyroid with a recent private result at TSH 3.5 FT4 is 19. Do i need more levothyroxine. Is there anyone else gets bad...

Having bad stomachs now. Im hypothyroid with a recent private result at TSH 3....

dontbelieveit

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Stopped T3, advice appreciated on next steps please

Hi, I've stopped taking T3, it's a long story but I saw an ENT for a different issue but instead he was more concerned about my low TSH and questioned if I...

Hi, I've stopped taking T3, it's a long story but I saw an ENT for a different i...

ShonaGreen

•4 years ago

22 Replies

L-Carnitine Supplementation may help with mental fatigue in Hypothyroid patients

So whenever I am adding a new sports supplements to my daily routine I always check if there are any negative affects on Thyroid function or interactions to...

So whenever I am adding a new sports supplements to my daily routine I always ch...

Karenk13

•4 years ago

12 Replies

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B12 deficiency still feeling something draining me

Hi i would like some feedback with my blood results please. Ive recently started b12 injection as im b12 deficiency...wondering is there anything else low and...

Hi i would like some feedback with my blood results please. Ive recently started...

Mlj01

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Is all Lugol's Iodine created equal? Many brands imply safe oral use but come with a disclaimer 'talisman use only'. help!

Are there labelling restrictions / recent guidelines that prevent companies from 'encouraging' oral use of their lugol's iodine? Or are there different kinds...

Are there labelling restrictions / recent guidelines that prevent companies from...

inmypjs

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Blue Horizon private results

Hi! So I posted on here recently my latest results from my blood test in December. I I was not happy and knew something still was not right from how I am...

Hi! So I posted on here recently my latest results from my blood test in Decemb...

Bubble214

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Supressed TSH, T4 over range, but T3 dropped slightly ?

I've just done a 6-month blood test as my GP won't give my any more levo until I do. Rather than just have the GP surgery test only my TSH I had a private...

I've just done a 6-month blood test as my GP won't give my any more levo until I...

raggydolly

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Suppressed TSH

Hi all I went to have a blood test with the GP and as part of it they monitored my thyroid level They’ve only done TSH and refuse to measure T4 and T3 but...

Hi all I went to have a blood test with the GP and as part of it they monitored...

Jessica1987

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Paper showing less satisfaction with T4 therapy than when healthy

This paper shows the now-accepted idea that T4 therapy does not restore QOL. Journal of Clinical Medicine J. Clin. Med. 2020, 9, 3864;...

This paper shows the now-accepted idea that T4 therapy does not restore QOL. Jou...

diogenes

Remembering•4 years ago

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Thyroidectomy, adrenal glands and blood pressure

There are people developed higher blood pressure post total/partial thyroidectomy, is that because the adrenal glands tried to compensate for the...

There are people developed higher blood pressure post total/partial thyroidecto...

Miraclesky

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Could someone point me to a guide for taking vitamins and supplements

Hi, I'm trying to work out a plan for taking various vitamins and supplements. I've read alot of posts from knowledgeable members who have suggested best...

Hi, I'm trying to work out a plan for taking various vitamins and supplements. ...

Jonnyseven

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Is it normal to feel tired at first reducing NDT?

Hello everyone, As per my previous post, my labwork has been uneven on Armour, FT4 14.4 (12-22) 24%, FT3 6.1 (3.1-6.8) 80%. I feel lopsided too, I can't sleep...

Hello everyone, As per my previous post, my labwork has been uneven on Armour, F...

Hidden

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Palpitations at night

Hi. I'm hoping someone might be able to advise me before I contact my GP surgery. I've been on 75mcg Levo and was increased to 100mcg just before Christmas....

Hi. I'm hoping someone might be able to advise me before I contact my GP surger...

Catalpa

•4 years ago

13 Replies

ndt vs.levo+T3

Perhaps has been written on this subject, natural vs. synthetics. I wonder about equivalence because the conversion tables that I found on the net are...

Perhaps has been written on this subject, natural vs. synthetics. I wonder about...

hipolion

•4 years ago

1 Reply

T3 therapy does not affect cancer incidence, all cause mortality - large Swedish study in journal Thyroid

This just-out paper in Thyroid shows that use of T3 instead of T4 has no effect on cancer incidence or mortality compared with T4 therapy - its online and can...

This just-out paper in Thyroid shows that use of T3 instead of T4 has no effect ...

diogenes

Remembering•4 years ago

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Tired of being tired and tired of doctors...

This is a bit of a whinge, sadly! Ok, so I am day 18 of T3/T4 combination therapy on the NHS. A little background. I had an appointment with an...

This is a bit of a whinge, sadly! Ok, so I am day 18 of T3/T4 combination therap...

Lotika

•4 years ago

14 Replies

I forgot to stop B vits before blood test!!

I sent a medichecks full thyroid profile test off yesterday and have just remembered that I didn't stop taking my b vitamins for a week beforehand as...

I sent a medichecks full thyroid profile test off yesterday and have just rememb...

Molly161018

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Has anyone tried sIgmapharm T3 ? If so could you let me know about strength or side effects please

Sigmapharm t3

jan61

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Advice on test results after starting on T3

Please could you give me the benefit of your opinion on the test results below? As background, I've been ill for two years with Hashimoto's and have been on...

Please could you give me the benefit of your opinion on the test results below? ...

TiredDad

•4 years ago

7 Replies

T3 dosing

Hello TUK Gang! I'm just wondering how other people are managing to split their T3 dosing? How do you get 5mg from a 25mg tablet? Do you all crush it and...

Hello TUK Gang! I'm just wondering how other people are managing to split their ...

missrees

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Buy NDT

Buy NDT or equivalent? Hi, could anyone message me privately if they have managed to get ANY NDT from anywhere? I am now getting desperate. I am willing to try...

Buy NDT or equivalent? Hi, could anyone message me privately if they have manage...

Claire67

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Check up

I went for a check up for Diabetes and after the blood test was told l had to the thyroid tablets 50mg then it dropped down to 25 mg after another blood test...

I went for a check up for Diabetes and after the blood test was told l had to th...

Annaadam12

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Why is t3 low while tsh is also low?

Hi all, I am looking for insight before talking to my endo again next week. My tsh has continually been dropping over the past couple years, but the last year...

Hi all, I am looking for insight before talking to my endo again next week. My t...

SarahLou30

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Appointment as aspected 😢

As expected, I got nowhere. Consultant apologised and said he knows it’s frustrating but as results are in range, he can’t do anything. He said normal...

As expected, I got nowhere. Consultant apologised and said he knows it’s frust...

HypoFrog

•4 years ago

57 Replies

Tingling and numbness in arms and hands is it an under medication issue

I’ve been taking a new bovine based NDT after a horrendous time of overdose on a Thai NDT. Admin advice was to start from the beginning and work my way up...

I’ve been taking a new bovine based NDT after a horrendous time of overdose on a...

Jodypody

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Evening blood test

Hey, I’m just wondering if someone could explain to me how having bloods done for hypothyroidism would effect my results? I usually try for a morning...

Hey, I’m just wondering if someone could explain to me how having bloods done fo...

Wanderer321

•4 years ago

18 Replies

T3 Only making heart race at times

Hi Everyone. I’m on t3 only at 125mcg and doing well in reduction of brain fog but still need to raise. I’m experiencing a relatively fast heart rate on waking...

Hi Everyone. I’m on t3 only at 125mcg and doing well in reduction of brain fog b...

Arabella33

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Update......Endo

Hi , just wondering what your thoughts are on this .... Endocrinologist has been in touch with my doctor (finally) and has advised me to stay on current dose...

Hi , just wondering what your thoughts are on this .... Endocrinologist has been...

Johnljc

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Vitamin absorption

Hi, I have Hashimoto’s and take 100mcg levo, been on this dose for 1yr. Also take LDN. Gluten free, dairy free, soy free though this one occasionally sneaks...

Hi, I have Hashimoto’s and take 100mcg levo, been on this dose for 1yr. Also tak...

Yppah

•4 years ago

60 Replies

Private Endocrinologist

Hello, I’d like to ask if you would recommend a clinic/private endocrinologist in London, please. I am on 125mcg Levothyroxine but haven’t had a blood test...

Hello, I’d like to ask if you would recommend a clinic/private endocrinologist...

Etta

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2021

normal levels?

Stopped T3, advice appreciated on next steps please

L-Carnitine Supplementation may help with mental fatigue in Hypothyroid patients

B12 deficiency still feeling something draining me

Is all Lugol's Iodine created equal? Many brands imply safe oral use but come with a disclaimer 'talisman use only'. help!

Blue Horizon private results

Supressed TSH, T4 over range, but T3 dropped slightly ?

Suppressed TSH

Paper showing less satisfaction with T4 therapy than when healthy

Thyroidectomy, adrenal glands and blood pressure

Could someone point me to a guide for taking vitamins and supplements

Is it normal to feel tired at first reducing NDT?

Palpitations at night

ndt vs.levo+T3

T3 therapy does not affect cancer incidence, all cause mortality - large Swedish study in journal Thyroid

Tired of being tired and tired of doctors...

I forgot to stop B vits before blood test!!

Has anyone tried sIgmapharm T3 ? If so could you let me know about strength or side effects please

Advice on test results after starting on T3

T3 dosing

Buy NDT

Check up

Why is t3 low while tsh is also low?

Appointment as aspected 😢

Tingling and numbness in arms and hands is it an under medication issue

Evening blood test

T3 Only making heart race at times

Update......Endo

Vitamin absorption

Private Endocrinologist

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