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Thyroid help please

After posting my first post on here at the beginning of the week I took the advice and tried to obtain historical blood tests . My access to these are only for...

After posting my first post on here at the beginning of the week I took the advi...

Coxyella51

•3 years ago

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Blood test results

Hi lovely people out there. Just got the result of the long awaited blood test. All ok except the thyroid bit. Serum free T4 28.4 pmoi/L range 10-20....

Hi lovely people out there. Just got the result of the long awaited blood test....

jankei

•3 years ago

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New endo refuses to oversee my care because I want to continue NDT, he only supports Levo, HELP!

My TSH is 0.18 mU/L & has been since 2009. T3 4.2 pmol/L & T4 11.4 pmol/L (within normal range). My new endo is not happy with the TSH result and uses this as...

My TSH is 0.18 mU/L & has been since 2009. T3 4.2 pmol/L & T4 11.4 pmol/L (withi...

JAE69

•3 years ago

12 Replies

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Taking thyroid meds and using CDB oil for my nerves

I take my thyroid meds at 7:00 am every morning , I also use CDB oil for anxiety how long do I need to wait before using my cdb oil? Thanks

I take my thyroid meds at 7:00 am every morning , I also use CDB oil for anxiety...

Pjgreen

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Low Blood Pressure on T3 over or under?

I had low blood pressure on Levothyroxine but after being on T3 only for three weeks my blood pressure is even lower. My systolic ranges from 74-90 and...

I had low blood pressure on Levothyroxine but after being on T3 only for three w...

jrbarnes

•3 years ago

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Symptoms

Can Hashimoto’s antibodies over many years give you symptoms of hypo, when your bloods say your thyroid hormones are normal? Or is it all in my head? Surely...

Can Hashimoto’s antibodies over many years give you symptoms of hypo, when your ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

33 Replies

Any advice gratefully received... Could this be more than depression/anxiety?

Hi, been feeling really 'out of it' since March last year. My GP diagnosed anxiety/depression over the phone and gave me antidepressants....which I finally...

Hi, been feeling really 'out of it' since March last year. My GP diagnosed anxi...

ukred

•3 years ago

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The state of urinary iodine is not related to either TSH or Free T4

This paper shows that TSH and FT4 in blood does not reflect urinary iodine levels. This indicates the thyroid is flexible to iodine supply and is robust to...

This paper shows that TSH and FT4 in blood does not reflect urinary iodine level...

diogenes

Remembering•3 years ago

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Under active thyroid

Hello. I was talking to someone yesterday who has had an under active thyroid for six years but is not on any treatment. She tried thyroxine but she said it...

Hello. I was talking to someone yesterday who has had an under active thyroid fo...

Wilky21

•3 years ago

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Not sure if related to hypothyroidism

I have been on 100mcg levo for several weeks to keep GP happy. I did tell her I had been breathless with any activity for weeks before I saw her. My...

I have been on 100mcg levo for several weeks to keep GP happy. I did tell her ...

Miffie

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Thyroxine

Does anyone suffer with side effects of thyroxine like achy muscles, feeling weak and lightheaded in the mornings where I have to sit down. Wake up feeling...

Does anyone suffer with side effects of thyroxine like achy muscles, feeling wea...

Cat-222

•3 years ago

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Blood Results

Morning everyone Increased Levothyroxine 2 months ago from 25 to 50 mcg Recent blood tests T4 15.5 (12.0-22-0) TSH 8.5 (0.3-4.2) January Blood test T4 13.2...

Morning everyone Increased Levothyroxine 2 months ago from 25 to 50 mcg Recent b...

Aniba

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Monitor my health

Hi is there a code to use for discount for this test please?

Blackpanther46

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid or Vaccinations?

Good morning everyone. I have now worked my way upto 75mg of levothyroxine after a slow process. My current issue is I feel like the Tin Man who needs...

Good morning everyone. I have now worked my way upto 75mg of levothyroxine afte...

maplewood

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Buying Levo

Hey guys, For any of you that buy your own levo can you direct me to a reputable site please? Preferably one where I can buy something other than Teva (but...

Hey guys, For any of you that buy your own levo can you direct me to a reputabl...

cazmania7

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Teva dose sizes?

Hello all what sizes does teva brand of levo come in please? I've got 25mcg but wondered if they come in higher doses? I've started reacting to actavis brand...

Hello all what sizes does teva brand of levo come in please? I've got 25mcg but ...

nettiboo1982

•3 years ago

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More and more meds..?

Hi in July last year, on 125 Levo my t4 was 25 (12-22) and T3 5.12 (3.1-6.8). I decided to try adding in T3 and reducing t4 (as it was high) and by January I...

Hi in July last year, on 125 Levo my t4 was 25 (12-22) and T3 5.12 (3.1-6.8). I...

JAmanda

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Hyperthyroidism and periods

Ladies, Delicate matter. Has anybody experienced drastic change in their menstrual cycle with hyperactive thyroid? My cycle went from stable 25/27 days to 17...

Ladies, Delicate matter. Has anybody experienced drastic change in their menstru...

tromashka

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Trying to find nature throid in stock online? Any suggestions?

Please could anyone PM me if they know where I can source nature-throid online. I’m running low and I’m getting worried about the lack of supply everywhere....

Please could anyone PM me if they know where I can source nature-throid online. ...

Bluemallers

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Which moisturiser does everyone find works best for the prickly dry skin that most suffer with? Thanks :)

My daughter has always had dry, red, prickly skin at the top on the back of her arms but now it's becoming more apparent on her thighs and even her stomach...

My daughter has always had dry, red, prickly skin at the top on the back of her ...

Vanessa09

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Two week referral- what to expect?

Hi everyone, After having a swollen thyroid and loss of voice for a little while I’ve been referred to the hospital under the two week rule on the NHS. I’m...

Hi everyone, After having a swollen thyroid and loss of voice for a little while...

ML44

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Hypothyroidism Low TSH

I am 38 years old and was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism over 10 years ago. Was on 150mcg of Levothyroxine a day. Got my blood test results back today and my...

I am 38 years old and was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism over 10 years ago. Was o...

Seesee18

•3 years ago

11 Replies

New thyroid bloods

Hi There I followed all the protocols advised before these bloods and I do not take b vitamins. I have come off armour 7 weeks ago. I am wanting to try and...

Hi There I followed all the protocols advised before these bloods and I do not...

Fanky

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Royal free hospital endocrine??

Some may have seen my previous post regarding my thyroid levels and problems I’m having with side effects of my Levo dosage. Spoke to gp today who has said he...

Some may have seen my previous post regarding my thyroid levels and problems I’m...

edentate

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Activis to Accord

I've read on here that actavis was discontinued, dont know if my pharmacy had some old stock or what but I have been on that for a year and then got a...

I've read on here that actavis was discontinued, dont know if my pharmacy had so...

Flowerpot108

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Freezing hands immediately after eating

I have Hashimoto’s and before taking levo did not have the cold hands and feet problem. Now I do. I get it in general, especially when trying to sleep. But...

I have Hashimoto’s and before taking levo did not have the cold hands and feet p...

Yppah

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Choosing an Endocrinologist

I have finally been referred to an Endocrinologist after having fluctuating levels of TSH after many years of being stable. My neck also keeps swelling up and...

I have finally been referred to an Endocrinologist after having fluctuating leve...

Rocky

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Advice on recent blood tests please.

I've just had my results back from my thyroid blood test and it's not what I expected. I've been taking 150mg of Thyrovanz, based on this I think I should be...

I've just had my results back from my thyroid blood test and it's not what I exp...

Carys21

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Day Five of T3 - feel like a plant that has finally been watered! 😀

Positive post alert! Since adding a small dose of T3 three times a day I am utterly astounded at the difference it has made. By the end of day one joint pain...

Positive post alert! Since adding a small dose of T3 three times a day I am utte...

Lisaj3008

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Feeling cold with T3

I added 2.5 mcg of t3 to my 112 mcg of t4 and my hands are freezing. I am 36.2 celsius now at 9 am!! And this is a oral temperature reading!! My hands are warm...

I added 2.5 mcg of t3 to my 112 mcg of t4 and my hands are freezing. I am 36.2 c...

Lucas22

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2021

Thyroid help please

Blood test results

New endo refuses to oversee my care because I want to continue NDT, he only supports Levo, HELP!

Taking thyroid meds and using CDB oil for my nerves

Low Blood Pressure on T3 over or under?

Symptoms

Any advice gratefully received... Could this be more than depression/anxiety?

The state of urinary iodine is not related to either TSH or Free T4

Under active thyroid

Not sure if related to hypothyroidism

Thyroxine

Blood Results

Monitor my health

Thyroid or Vaccinations?

Buying Levo

Teva dose sizes?

More and more meds..?

Hyperthyroidism and periods

Trying to find nature throid in stock online? Any suggestions?

Which moisturiser does everyone find works best for the prickly dry skin that most suffer with? Thanks :)

Two week referral- what to expect?

Hypothyroidism Low TSH

New thyroid bloods

Royal free hospital endocrine??

Activis to Accord

Freezing hands immediately after eating

Choosing an Endocrinologist

Advice on recent blood tests please.

Day Five of T3 - feel like a plant that has finally been watered! 😀

Feeling cold with T3

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