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How the deiodinases work together to control thyroid action

For those of you who have strong stomachs, here is a magisterial piece from Tania Smith on thyroidpatientsca website. It is very comprehensive so I shall...

For those of you who have strong stomachs, here is a magisterial piece from Tani...

diogenes

Remembering•3 years ago

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Hair skin nails supplements.

Hi I am currently taking 75mg on levothyroxine but no improvements on hair skin or nails, please could you advise which supplements for best. Thank you

Hi I am currently taking 75mg on levothyroxine but no improvements on hair skin ...

Kubz16

•3 years ago

17 Replies

TSH, T3 , and breastfeeding

Since yesterday I've had a lightbulb moment. Around the same time as increasing my dose to 100mcg I also stopped breastfeeding. Since then I've been feeling...

Since yesterday I've had a lightbulb moment. Around the same time as increasing...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Glandulars question

This is a general question not related to any particular brand. I know these products (thyroid/adrenal) cannot state the hormone content or they would not be...

This is a general question not related to any particular brand. I know these pro...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Sigma pharm brand liothyronine

Does anyone know if all brands of liothyronine 5mg strength on nhs prescription are all the same price. I’ve been prescribed Morningside which I can’t...

Does anyone know if all brands of liothyronine 5mg strength on nhs prescription ...

Denne

•3 years ago

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Results back - now need real deal advice (that I can then feed back to the doc)

Hello all well I’ve had my blue Horizon blood panel and got the results back tonight. I would really appreciate some advice on interpretation.

Hello all well I’ve had my blue Horizon blood panel and got the results back ton...

Charlie-Farley

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Post thyroidectomy blood tests

Levothyroxine was increased 8 weeks ago to 150mcg from 125mcg following a total thyroidectomy in September. I still feel exhausted and have episodic tingling...

Levothyroxine was increased 8 weeks ago to 150mcg from 125mcg following a total ...

Mazzer

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Allery/intolerance tests-best one?

I need to order a test for my son who is having skin rashes, bowel and stomach problems. Can anyone advise me which is the most reliable one to order.

I need to order a test for my son who is having skin rashes, bowel and stomach p...

Topsy147

•3 years ago

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Lactose in levothyroxine.

Trying to go gluten free and Lactose free, however notice that Mercury pharma brand of Levo that I take contains lactose as a filler. Why do they have to...

Trying to go gluten free and Lactose free, however notice that Mercury pharma br...

MissDemeanour191

•3 years ago

7 Replies

DHEA and Hashimoto

Hi All, I have been diagnosed with Hashimoto and put on T3 - 20mg and T4 - 50mg daily. The only symptom I have is a severe and chronic fatigue. I have...

Hi All, I have been diagnosed with Hashimoto and put on T3 - 20mg and T4 - 50mg...

Burren

•3 years ago

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Every doctor wants to lower my NP thyroid dosage to raise TSH.

I am so desperate. I cannot find a doctor who will accept the fact that I finally feel fantastic after 4 years post thyroidectomy while taking NP thyroid 60 mg...

I am so desperate. I cannot find a doctor who will accept the fact that I finall...

leftbehind

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Bad batches of Tiromel?

I have recently been having my hypo symptoms returning with Tiromel. I have had a total thyroidectomy and only get on well with Tiromel, but recently I’m...

I have recently been having my hypo symptoms returning with Tiromel. I have had ...

Hello12677

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Feel weird when walking.

Hi there I’m 63 and had half my thyroid out six months ago. Leading up to this I was struggling with fatigue and ectopic heartbeats. Heart was checked arteries...

Hi there I’m 63 and had half my thyroid out six months ago. Leading up to this I...

Lillywing

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Question about reverse T3 and Thyroid panels.

So, I have finally gathered the funds, to be able to purchase a full thyroid panel test and any vitamins and other tests that are recommended in relation to...

So, I have finally gathered the funds, to be able to purchase a full thyroid pan...

Unite_To_Fight

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Medichecks results - help in interpreting these please? Also do other people share these with their GPs and if so how does that go down??

Hello - after my disappointing dose increase of Levo of 25mg *every other day* following my last NHS blood test (3.79 - in range) but still having problems...

Hello - after my disappointing dose increase of Levo of 25mg *every other day* f...

Josephineinamachine

•3 years ago

5 Replies

RLC Labs have withdrawn Nature-Throid, Westthroid and WP Thyroid. All in one fell swoop! Help?

Can anyone help me find a good source of NDT or Liothyronine now that RLC Labs have withdrawn Nature-Throid, Westthroid and WP Thyroid. All in one fell swoop!...

Can anyone help me find a good source of NDT or Liothyronine now that RLC Labs ...

Diana49

•3 years ago

13 Replies

The canary down the mine. Covid vaccine for over 65's with Hashimoto's ?

I know it's early days, but does anyone on here have any information about over 65's with Hashimoto's (and high antibodies) having a reaction to any of the...

I know it's early days, but does anyone on here have any information about over...

Diana49

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Proper results. Everything is worse!

So further to my premature post yesterday I've received my thriva results now. (Highlighted results are from the GP.) EVERYTHING is worse! Except T4. T3 is...

So further to my premature post yesterday I've received my thriva results now. (...

Hidden

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Extreme shortness of breath, chest pain and sore throat

Hi - I have Hashimotos and have been ok for a couple of years but for a few weeks now I have had extreme shortness of breath, rough throat, chest pain and...

Hi - I have Hashimotos and have been ok for a couple of years but for a few week...

WendyOSullivan

•3 years ago

28 Replies

Self help or visit GP

Recent thyroid blood test results-private TSH 8.6 range (0.27 -4.2) FT4 11.3 range (12-22) FT3 2.68 range (3.1 - 6.8) On the last visit to GP all were low in...

Recent thyroid blood test results-private TSH 8.6 range (0.27 -4.2) FT4 11.3 ran...

Blondiejayjay

•3 years ago

12 Replies

T3 insomnia

Hello all. As a hypothyroid patient that t4 hasn't really worked, my endocrinologist agreed for me to add t3. He prescribed 20mg split inyo two doses. I don't...

Hello all. As a hypothyroid patient that t4 hasn't really worked, my endocrinolo...

Shredder

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Help

Hello first time I've posted and only diagnosed with Hypothyroidism in the last six months. Find the information posted on here really helpful, just wondering...

Hello first time I've posted and only diagnosed with Hypothyroidism in the last ...

Gerree

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Please help - recently discovered various issues which may all be linked to thyroid disorder? Still in the dark, no Endo appointment yet

Sorry, this is a long post! I am 35 and am lucky to have had really good health until recently. I lead a very active lifestyle (sea kayaking, running,...

Sorry, this is a long post! I am 35 and am lucky to have had really good health ...

1503640

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Dry eye and dry nasal passages

Here’s a new one for me. I have been troubled with my eyes since before Christmas so I went to the opticians and asked them to have a look at my peepers. I was...

Here’s a new one for me. I have been troubled with my eyes since before Christma...

Kimkat

•3 years ago

7 Replies

The Long and Bumpy Road to Wellness

Hello friends and supporters..long winded post. I have not posted in a while as I have been v.busy getting all my vitamins optimal and feeling Pooh!to...

Hello friends and supporters..long winded post. I have not posted in a while as ...

Hurtlocker

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Blood test results 'normal' range

Can anyone comment on my recent test results... TSH 2.14 (0.27 - 4.2) T3 4.3 (3.1 - 6.8) Free T4 12.4 (12 - 22) TPO 0.18 (0 - 60 = negative) TSH receptor...

Can anyone comment on my recent test results... TSH 2.14 (0.27 - 4.2) T3 4.3 (...

OllyTojo

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Thank you for the advice you share

Just a quick thank you to everyone for the knowledge you discuss and share. As a result of being a member of this group I found out about the link between...

Just a quick thank you to everyone for the knowledge you discuss and share. As ...

Charlie-Farley

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Setraline

Me again! My psychiatrist has recommended setraline for me. Not for depression, but to help me battle my eating disorder (it's commonly prescribed to fight the...

Me again! My psychiatrist has recommended setraline for me. Not for depression, ...

Suzanneharb

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Vitamin D in media

I saw Dr Michael Mosley discussing Vitamin D supplementation on This Morning the other day in regards to Covid,he said studies weren't conclusive,but looks...

I saw Dr Michael Mosley discussing Vitamin D supplementation on This Morning the...

caroash

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Found a pill cutting gadget...

Following my recent post ‘Cutting Levo tablets’ and very grateful of the comments/advice received. I wanted to share with you a photo and link to one of the...

Following my recent post ‘Cutting Levo tablets’ and very grateful of the comment...

Levo50

•3 years ago

12 Replies

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All posts for February 2021

How the deiodinases work together to control thyroid action

Hair skin nails supplements.

TSH, T3 , and breastfeeding

Glandulars question

Sigma pharm brand liothyronine

Results back - now need real deal advice (that I can then feed back to the doc)

Post thyroidectomy blood tests

Allery/intolerance tests-best one?

Lactose in levothyroxine.

DHEA and Hashimoto

Every doctor wants to lower my NP thyroid dosage to raise TSH.

Bad batches of Tiromel?

Feel weird when walking.

Question about reverse T3 and Thyroid panels.

Medichecks results - help in interpreting these please? Also do other people share these with their GPs and if so how does that go down??

RLC Labs have withdrawn Nature-Throid, Westthroid and WP Thyroid. All in one fell swoop! Help?

The canary down the mine. Covid vaccine for over 65's with Hashimoto's ?

Proper results. Everything is worse!

Extreme shortness of breath, chest pain and sore throat

Self help or visit GP

T3 insomnia

Help

Please help - recently discovered various issues which may all be linked to thyroid disorder? Still in the dark, no Endo appointment yet

Dry eye and dry nasal passages

The Long and Bumpy Road to Wellness

Blood test results 'normal' range

Thank you for the advice you share

Setraline

Vitamin D in media

Found a pill cutting gadget...

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