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What do I need?

Good morning all I’d appreciate some advice. I’m 6 months postpartum with second child. Was diagnosed with hashimoto’s (antibodies 1500,TSH 0.01, free T4 37)...

Good morning all I’d appreciate some advice. I’m 6 months postpartum with second...

Paolatello

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Fasting tests?

Dear All, I am so confused. My Endo and the Phlebotomist have both said that my thyroid blood tests are not fasting tests but I know that this is suggested...

Dear All, I am so confused. My Endo and the Phlebotomist have both said that my ...

UKGirl1966

•3 years ago

51 Replies

So angry with GP

So of course nothing is normal in this Covid world. Recent blood test has triggered our new GP to reduce my thyroxine from 175mcgs to 150mcgs. I know 150...

So of course nothing is normal in this Covid world. Recent blood test has trigge...

Olivia80

•3 years ago

11 Replies

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New here. Low temp, violent shaking,numb fingers, night drenches, pain in joints and neck-help!

Hi, has anyone had these symptoms? Things are getting worse, especially cold intolerance, with temp35.4 Cfollowed by terrible shaking which leaves me with...

Hi, has anyone had these symptoms? Things are getting worse, especially cold int...

Charlieboots

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Hashimoto’s with normal t3 t4

Doctor said I have the markers for hashimoto’s but said my T3, T4 levels are normal- so no meds for me but I feel like crap, dry skin, tired, headaches, brain...

Doctor said I have the markers for hashimoto’s but said my T3, T4 levels are nor...

Estidman

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Depression and anxiety

Hi everyone. I haven't posted for a long time. I accepted the treatment from my GP because I just couldn't afford the alternative, and to be honest I still...

Hi everyone. I haven't posted for a long time. I accepted the treatment from my ...

Jackiez

•3 years ago

3 Replies

I feel the need to vent my anger

Last November I was unable to obtain the NDT that had kept me well for nearly 5 years and had no choice but to turn to my GP. He referred me to an...

Last November I was unable to obtain the NDT that had kept me well for nearly 5 ...

Mandcol

•3 years ago

28 Replies

Levothyroxine sodium – Anhydrous vs. Pentahydrate

helvella – Levothyroxine sodium – Anhydrous vs. Pentahydrate If you read about levothyroxine, especially as a medicine, you will see mention of two...

helvella – Levothyroxine sodium – Anhydrous vs. Pentahydrate If you read about ...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

3 Replies

Saliva Cortisol Results.....what would you suggest?

Hi, As part of my journey to get my thyroid medication sorted I have had a saliva cortisol test done. Has anyone got experience of this? I've attached my...

Hi, As part of my journey to get my thyroid medication sorted I have had a sali...

LlamaLegs79

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Diagnosed hypo 4 yrs ago, advice needed re recent test results.

Hello I am new the forum. Hope everyone is ok. I'm 56, have been taking levothyroxine 50mcg for 4 years. I have never felt brilliant on it but atm I am...

Hello I am new the forum. Hope everyone is ok. I'm 56, have been taking levothy...

Juddie

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Advice Required Re: Test results in &Drs Appt monday

I have been underactive since Aug 2020. Levo increased gradually in 25mgs to present 100mg daily. Having bad side effects ie stomach cramps,constipation....

I have been underactive since Aug 2020. Levo increased gradually in 25mgs to pre...

rick2525

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Recent Blood Results After Increase In Levo

Further to my last post where I reported that my G.P. Had agreed to increase my Levo from 50mcg to 75mcg as I was experiencing debilitating symptoms; I have...

Further to my last post where I reported that my G.P. Had agreed to increase my ...

Esinedharry

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Vitamin d

I’ve been taking thyroxine for 20 years & have blood tests every year. The doctor put me on very high strength vit d one tablet a week for 6weeks then he said...

I’ve been taking thyroxine for 20 years & have blood tests every year. The docto...

imogen2010

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Help please with latest Medichecks results

Increased to 125mg Levothyroxine in December. For the blood test I followed the early morning, fasting, no Levo within 24hrs and no Biotin for a week before,...

Increased to 125mg Levothyroxine in December. For the blood test I followed the...

Lexa22

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Help with iron levels

I recently had bad thyroid levels which appear to have magically fixed themselves with annual monitoring by GP hopefully I can keep this on the right side of...

I recently had bad thyroid levels which appear to have magically fixed themselve...

Twinkle41555

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Becoming hypothyroid after taking carbimazole?

Was given carbimazole 20mg for 2 weeks when first diagnosed and now advised to take 10 mg and 40mg propanol 3 times 1 day. On repeat bloods my ft4- in normal...

Was given carbimazole 20mg for 2 weeks when first diagnosed and now advised to t...

Bumbles1000

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Private consultant?

Hi all, I have had the symptoms of Hypo for 20 Years. Over the last two years I’ve almost gone bald at times (with a lot of Regaine) I have recovered some...

Hi all, I have had the symptoms of Hypo for 20 Years. Over the last two years I’...

Fedupandtired18

•3 years ago

16 Replies

I can’t seem to find my previous posts. Where would I find them please?

Esinedharry

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Thank you!

I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone here who gives advice and support, particularly the incredibly well informed admins and would like to...

I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone here who gives advice and ...

Mollyfan

•3 years ago

16 Replies

What do we make of these “optimal” ranges?

Hi - I’m interested in the following extract from a book by a well-known thyroid writer: “If you have had a full panel conducted, be sure to check that they...

Hi - I’m interested in the following extract from a book by a well-known thyroi...

Lotika

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Hashimoto and covid muscle/ joint aches

Hello lovely community. A while ago I was asking you all about your suggestions for muscle aches. Well it turns out that my issues have been as a result of...

Hello lovely community. A while ago I was asking you all about your suggestions ...

Piggyoink

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Help with vitamin D

Hi posted yesterday .. is there anyone that can answer please xx

lynnwin

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Block and replace

Hello , does anyone have any knowledge of block and replace. I currently take 100mg of Leveo on an empty stomach when I wake up and them 40mg of Carbimazole at...

Hello , does anyone have any knowledge of block and replace. I currently take 10...

Mrsegg

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Advice on Blood Tests + Levo dose

Hi All, Following 2 unsuccessful IVF rounds last year one of which I think may have been unsuccessful due to my thyroid levels being too high, I went to see a...

Hi All, Following 2 unsuccessful IVF rounds last year one of which I think may h...

Beeper1

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Am I overmedicating with iron? Need help.

Hi, I am worried I am overmedicating with my iron supplements. I had a blood test done and it came back with high levels of transferrin saturation: Serum...

Hi, I am worried I am overmedicating with my iron supplements. I had a blood tes...

Natab1

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Coeliac and gliadin in wheat

Item in newspaper this week that was about research into gliadin levels in wheat. Apparently as more fertiliser has been applied over the years to wheat crops...

Item in newspaper this week that was about research into gliadin levels in wheat...

crimple

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Teva ingredients in Ramipril 5mg for hypertension, anyone?

Does anyone take medication for hypertension? I was recently given Teva brand Ramipril and after a few days the symptoms I get when I used to have Teva levo,...

Does anyone take medication for hypertension? I was recently given Teva brand Ra...

grumpyold

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Hi , any advice for pain. Relief 😟

Hi everyone, quick rundown... diagnosed dec 2020 hypothyroidism, prescribed 50mcg Levo. Scan confirmed thyroiditis.appt with Endo who requested my bloods to...

Hi everyone, quick rundown... diagnosed dec 2020 hypothyroidism, prescribed 50m...

Baileygirl02

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Low FT4 high TSH?

Morning. My daughter had bloods where TSH was 5.34 & FT4 9.3. I’ve been told they are normal but reading Dr Google aren’t. Any thoughts? Thanks.

Morning. My daughter had bloods where TSH was 5.34 & FT4 9.3. I’ve been told the...

Runner169

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Vertigo - 4 days in, no easing (graves)

Hi all I woke up at 4am 4 days ago with an all too familiar feeling of vertigo. I've had these episodes before, throughout my 34 tears, even as a young child,...

Hi all I woke up at 4am 4 days ago with an all too familiar feeling of vertigo. ...

Zudukk

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for March 2021

What do I need?

Fasting tests?

So angry with GP

New here. Low temp, violent shaking,numb fingers, night drenches, pain in joints and neck-help!

Hashimoto’s with normal t3 t4

Depression and anxiety

I feel the need to vent my anger

Levothyroxine sodium – Anhydrous vs. Pentahydrate

Saliva Cortisol Results.....what would you suggest?

Diagnosed hypo 4 yrs ago, advice needed re recent test results.

Advice Required Re: Test results in &Drs Appt monday

Recent Blood Results After Increase In Levo

Vitamin d

Help please with latest Medichecks results

Help with iron levels

Becoming hypothyroid after taking carbimazole?

Private consultant?

Previous Posts

Thank you!

What do we make of these “optimal” ranges?

Hashimoto and covid muscle/ joint aches

Help with vitamin D

Block and replace

Advice on Blood Tests + Levo dose

Am I overmedicating with iron? Need help.

Coeliac and gliadin in wheat

Teva ingredients in Ramipril 5mg for hypertension, anyone?

Hi , any advice for pain. Relief 😟

Low FT4 high TSH?

Vertigo - 4 days in, no easing (graves)

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