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Thyroid change since stopping contraceptive pill

Hi everyone. Something interesting has happened to me. Brief background. 7 years ago I started losing a bit of weight and felt hot all the time then...

Hi everyone. Something interesting has happened to me. Brief background. 7 yea...

queridalady

•3 years ago

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Reduce my t3

Please advise on my most recent blood tests please. I take 25mcg t3 and 150mcg t4.

Please advise on my most recent blood tests please. I take 25mcg t3 and 150mcg t...

JBLOVELL

•3 years ago

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Reducing levothyroxine

Went for routine check up, gave bloods, my GP is reducing my meds from 100mg to 75mg. I'm a bit concerned. I don't want to feel rubbish again. Any advice...

Went for routine check up, gave bloods, my GP is reducing my meds from 100mg to...

Geegee777

•3 years ago

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Has anyone else noticed hormone requirement changing once you reach end-stage Hashimoto´s?

I expected to required T3 and T4 at this stage, but not only do I only seem to require T4, but also lower doses now than 20 years ago when I was diagnosed....

I expected to required T3 and T4 at this stage, but not only do I only seem to r...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Preparing for 1st thyroid panel

Hi, I'm still going through the official diagnosis with a private endocrinologist and haven't had any specific instructions for how to prep but have seen some...

Hi, I'm still going through the official diagnosis with a private endocrinologis...

Shoey1

•3 years ago

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Please can you advise me on my recent test results.

Medichecks: TSH 0.+16 mlu/L. Range: 0.27 - 4.2 Free T3 3.76 pmol/L. R: 3.1 - 6.8 Free Thyroxine. 20.900. R:12- 22...

Medichecks: TSH 0.+16 mlu/L. Range: 0.27 - 4.2 Free T3 3.76 ...

Pink-mist

•3 years ago

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T3 test

I've been taking 100mcg Levothyroxine for Hashimotos for years. Over the last year my TSH has been coming back 0.02. My GP dropped the dose to 75mcg two...

I've been taking 100mcg Levothyroxine for Hashimotos for years. Over the last y...

Blobby1234

•3 years ago

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Covid 19 nasal swab.

I know this is going to sound like a stupid and pathetic question but, I'm having a pre-op Covid 19 check next week and I know it involves a very deep nasal...

I know this is going to sound like a stupid and pathetic question but, I'm havin...

sobs1962

•3 years ago

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Newly diagnosed hypothyroid at 12 weeks

I’m 12 weeks pregnant and just found out I have an under active thyroid. I’m currently waiting for a endocrinologist appointment and thyroid scan. My GP has...

I’m 12 weeks pregnant and just found out I have an under active thyroid. I’m cur...

xxclairexx

•3 years ago

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Levothyroxine time scale

In people's experiences how long did it take for levothyroxine to have an effect on symptoms? I've just started on 50mcg and my main symptom of hypothyroid was...

In people's experiences how long did it take for levothyroxine to have an effect...

Bwrd

•3 years ago

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Nutritional recommendations for Acid reflux.

Hi Studies have shown links with Thyroid disorders and low stomach acid. Ant acids and PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) exacerbates low stomach acid, long term...

Hi Studies have shown links with Thyroid disorders and low stomach acid. Ant ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Unsure meaning of results and advice required

Hi I am new to this website. I had ultra sound to be told my Thyroid is small and pale in colour. I have been losing my hair, body constantly aches,...

Hi I am new to this website. I had ultra sound to be told my Thyroid is small an...

Berrybelle

•3 years ago

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Zembrin/Kanna against anxiety and depression

Does anyone use Zembrin (Sceletium tortuosum- natural product) for anxiety and depression? I have read good reviews about this remedy but I do not know how...

Does anyone use Zembrin (Sceletium tortuosum- natural product) for anxiety and d...

adin

•3 years ago

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Suddenly realised I’m losing my hair - devastated

Got diagnosed with Hashis in June 2020. Thought I’d gotten away without hair loss, but I didn’t realise that my parting getting bigger and bigger and the back...

Got diagnosed with Hashis in June 2020. Thought I’d gotten away without hair los...

Flowerpot108

•3 years ago

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Could someone look over my levels?

I have a history of anaemia, low vit D and low B12 (igennus super B complex). Ive been on high strength B12 supplements since April 2020. Started high strength...

I have a history of anaemia, low vit D and low B12 (igennus super B complex). Iv...

Auntbessy

•3 years ago

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feeling under medicated/hypo

hello I feel very under medicated right now if anyone can please help it would be much appreciated I have cold hands and feet even though I am sitting next to...

hello I feel very under medicated right now if anyone can please help it would b...

Sakura_

•3 years ago

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Cynomel/Cytomel

Hello, Cynomel is not available in Portugal and I used to buy it from a pharmacy in Belgium. But now they are not selling it anymore as it is out of stock....

Hello, Cynomel is not available in Portugal and I used to buy it from a pharmacy...

Natalia_

•3 years ago

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Significance of nodules

My TSH has been slowly rising over the last 6 months, from 2.4 to 3.8, in the context of b12 and d deficiency, low normal iron folate, and high morning...

My TSH has been slowly rising over the last 6 months, from 2.4 to 3.8, in the co...

Mag999

•3 years ago

6 Replies

New to over activite thyroid

Hi all, new to this forum and new to having a crazy overactive thyroid! Got a few questions re: carbimazole if anyone has any experience I'd love to chat! 1) I...

Hi all, new to this forum and new to having a crazy overactive thyroid! Got a fe...

Tlee29

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Under active Thyroid & Acid reflux

Good evening, it’s only my second post here and I’d like to pre thank everyone for any input, I’ve been suffering with serious acid reflux and this is...

Good evening, it’s only my second post here and I’d like to pre thank everyone f...

Adam40

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Thybon Henning

I have a prescription from my Ireland based doctor for Thybon Henning that I was going to get filled in Germany and sent to me (in the Uk). However, I have...

I have a prescription from my Ireland based doctor for Thybon Henning that I wa...

Diblin93

•3 years ago

6 Replies

thyroid blood tests

Are there any supplement I should avoid prior to having a blood test? I have started taking lugoI's Iodine, wonder if this should be avoided before the test...

Are there any supplement I should avoid prior to having a blood test? I have sta...

Dobby

•3 years ago

29 Replies

Test Results

Hello All, I've been feeling tired and constipated along with some kind of hypo symptoms since giving birth to my little one 5 weeks ago. Endo suggested...

Hello All, I've been feeling tired and constipated along with some kind of hypo ...

Lilacsocks

•3 years ago

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Iron results

Can I have your opinions please, on my recent iron blood tests - Serum folate - (HC9483) - normal, no action, unless GP requested review after test 12.34...

Can I have your opinions please, on my recent iron blood tests - Serum folate ...

christinamaria11

•3 years ago

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T3 supply

Currently on 20mg thybon & T4 50mg, due to brexit am unable to get any from my original supplier , someone suggested using a company but they only use grain &...

Currently on 20mg thybon & T4 50mg, due to brexit am unable to get any from my o...

christinamaria11

•3 years ago

13 Replies

T3 where to buy

Can anyone message me where I can buy T3 relatively cheap? Also with no gluten in it

Can anyone message me where I can buy T3 relatively cheap? Also with no gluten i...

katherine107

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Sourcing Mercury Pharma T3

Hi Guys, I have a UK prescription for T3 and I want to go onto mercury pharma brand as that is what the hospital gave me and I was ok on that brand, but when...

Hi Guys, I have a UK prescription for T3 and I want to go onto mercury pharma b...

Hookie01

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Graves’ disease

Hi I am 58 years old and was diagnosed 5 years ago. I took methimazole and got severe allergic reaction. My liver levels are high so my doctor has no other...

Hi I am 58 years old and was diagnosed 5 years ago. I took methimazole and got ...

Hopey62

•3 years ago

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About to start taking T3

I've spent the last 2 or 3 months taking supplements to improve my vitamin/ferritin levels. I think I'm a poor converter. I currently take 125mcg of...

I've spent the last 2 or 3 months taking supplements to improve my vitamin/ferri...

sueoathall

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Hypothyroid Results - What do mine mean?

Can someone please explain my results to me? I have done some research on hypothyroidism and there are varying views on levels. I have not felt myself for 3...

Can someone please explain my results to me? I have done some research on hypot...

AlphaInsanity1

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2021

Thyroid change since stopping contraceptive pill

Reduce my t3

Reducing levothyroxine

Has anyone else noticed hormone requirement changing once you reach end-stage Hashimoto´s?

Preparing for 1st thyroid panel

Please can you advise me on my recent test results.

T3 test

Covid 19 nasal swab.

Newly diagnosed hypothyroid at 12 weeks

Levothyroxine time scale

Nutritional recommendations for Acid reflux.

Unsure meaning of results and advice required

Zembrin/Kanna against anxiety and depression

Suddenly realised I’m losing my hair - devastated

Could someone look over my levels?

feeling under medicated/hypo

Cynomel/Cytomel

Significance of nodules

New to over activite thyroid

Under active Thyroid & Acid reflux

Thybon Henning

thyroid blood tests

Test Results

Iron results

T3 supply

T3 where to buy

Sourcing Mercury Pharma T3

Graves’ disease

About to start taking T3

Hypothyroid Results - What do mine mean?

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