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From hyper to hypo (no meds yet)

In March I was diagnosed as being HYPERthyroid. I've been referred to an endo, but my appointment isn't until next month. I'm not on any medication, other than...

In March I was diagnosed as being HYPERthyroid. I've been referred to an endo, b...

svenena

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Chest Pain, bladder pain, leg aches...mycoplasma from my cat??

I am looking for advice as I have come to another fork in the road of my health journey, 14 months ago my cat almost died, antibiotics and being on a drip at...

I am looking for advice as I have come to another fork in the road of my health ...

Chipsandmayo

•3 years ago

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Still unwell and not sure if results are ok. Help again please.

If you don’t mind helping me again, I would very much value your opinion. I have given as much information as I think you might need but please do ask if you...

If you don’t mind helping me again, I would very much value your opinion. I hav...

Dunawori

•3 years ago

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Confused re Levothyroxine dosage

I am flummoxed. I have had hypothyroidism for many years now...it is autoimmune in my case. Two years ago my T4 went up to 15, towards the top end of normal,...

I am flummoxed. I have had hypothyroidism for many years now...it is autoimmune...

Knip

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Overmedicated thyroid but bad t3 conversion

I got my thyroid results back today and the doctor has said I am very overmedicated and I should stop taking meds for a wee and then reduce my dose. The thing...

I got my thyroid results back today and the doctor has said I am very overmedica...

Mj1986

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Suppressed TSH

Hi guys, my endo is trying to lower my dose of T3, she's says because of suppressed T4 which apparently has been suppressed for years before taking T3, this...

Hi guys, my endo is trying to lower my dose of T3, she's says because of suppres...

Littledaisy

•3 years ago

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75mg/100mg levothyroxine

Finally back up to 100mg levothyroxine. After a routine blood test, my GP reduced it to 75mg, with out consulting me😠 I became symptomatic with painful...

Finally back up to 100mg levothyroxine. After a routine blood test, my GP reduc...

Geegee777

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Normal TSH and T4 but low T3 cannot be hypothyroid?

I have been prescribed Liothyronine T3 (20mcg per day) for the last 18 months which raised my FT3 from 3.7 to 4.8. I felt better, though not completely well,...

I have been prescribed Liothyronine T3 (20mcg per day) for the last 18 months wh...

grahamgraham

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Queries :)

Hi all, hope you're doing ok. I have a few quick questions, having received my bloods back from Thriva this morning. My antibodies (TPA), which were 213 are...

Hi all, hope you're doing ok. I have a few quick questions, having received my b...

brilliantbobbie

•3 years ago

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Hi can I have some help with my wife’s blood test

I’ve had my wife’s blood test results back today. It was done at 9.30am No levothyroxine for 24 hrs before Stopped b-complex one week before She’s had a...

I’ve had my wife’s blood test results back today. It was done at 9.30am No levo...

1342fire

•3 years ago

5 Replies

TSH, T3, T4.. Levels

Hi everyone ❤️ I'm on a hyperparathiyroidism site, diagnosed with it seeing endo 2nd June.. I was watching a parathyroid surgeon who was taking open questions...

Hi everyone ❤️ I'm on a hyperparathiyroidism site, diagnosed with it seeing endo...

birkie

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Can anyone recommend a private endocrinologist in Glasgow/ Lanarkshire area?

Hi, I am new here. I have tested positive for antibodies which suggest Hashimoto's and have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Have been told that TSH is not...

Hi, I am new here. I have tested positive for antibodies which suggest Hashimoto...

S0606

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Help with results

Hello everyone, I would be grateful if your help with my results. I didn't put my fatigue, feeling cold, brain fog, neuropathy down to my hypothyroidism...

Hello everyone, I would be grateful if your help with my results. I didn't put ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

6 Replies

LEVO CALCULATOR

https://www.omnicalculator.com/health/levothyroxine-dosage Found this if its useful to anyone. I inputted my data and it shows I need 124.1mcg I am on 125 so...

https://www.omnicalculator.com/health/levothyroxine-dosage Found this if its use...

Jelley93

•3 years ago

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Saliva cortisol testing - is Genova still reliable?

I need to do the saliva cortisol test but I have heard that Genova's results have become rather dodgy in the past year. Has anobody got better ideas for the UK...

I need to do the saliva cortisol test but I have heard that Genova's results hav...

samaja

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Coconut Milk

Is coconut milk bad for high cholesterol levels? I read it was good for people who suffer from Hashimoto but my main concern is Hashimo comes with high...

Is coconut milk bad for high cholesterol levels? I read it was good for people w...

Hamster18

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Books on Hashimoto

Has anybody read any good books on Hashimoto and medicine I would be grateful for the information. So far I have read the following books: Living Well with...

Has anybody read any good books on Hashimoto and medicine I would be grateful f...

Hamster18

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Tirosint

Can anybody give me advice on another type of medication similar to Tirosint liquid or gel form?

Can anybody give me advice on another type of medication similar to Tirosint liq...

Hamster18

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Ketones

Ketones for menopause symptoms. Discuss! (I’m not a fan of “instant cures”, and this along with collagen (for different reasons) seem to be the thing of the...

Ketones for menopause symptoms. Discuss! (I’m not a fan of “instant cures”, and...

Murphysmum

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Seeing an endocrinologist again after nearly 40 years!

In the 4 or 5 years I’ve had a very low TSH reading but despite a few docs worrying that I’m overtreated, and this could lead to heart problems and...

In the 4 or 5 years I’ve had a very low TSH reading but despite a few docs worry...

Catseyes235

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Levo makes

Hi I can’t get 25mg of Levo in Swindon in accord brand I’m on 125mg 5 days and 150mg 2 days How else can I take my doses please And what other brands can I...

Hi I can’t get 25mg of Levo in Swindon in accord brand I’m on 125mg 5 days and...

Owleyes

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Where to source T3

HI Everyone, I was importing WP thyroid from USA, which was painful due to delivery to UK, then forward to Ireland. I see NP thyroid is now recalled. I didn't...

HI Everyone, I was importing WP thyroid from USA, which was painful due to deliv...

jand123

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Hashimotos raised antibodies

Raised antibodies... I’m confused as to why both my antibodies aren’t raised? Is this normal for Hashimoto’s? Can anyone help please? Thanks a million 😊

Raised antibodies... I’m confused as to why both my antibodies aren’t raised? Is...

Shazy-B

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Can anyone help interpret my thyroid bloods?

Hello, I have Graves’ disease, antibodies are normal list treatment for 2 years. I just wondered if anyone can help me interpret the t3 and t4 results I have...

Hello, I have Graves’ disease, antibodies are normal list treatment for 2 years...

Ally1234567

•3 years ago

5 Replies

How quickly will I feel effects of dose adjustment?

Hey all, My dose was decreased (just over two weeks ago) from 100mcg daily to alternating between 100mcg and 75mcg after my TSH came back as 0.02. I hadn't had...

Hey all, My dose was decreased (just over two weeks ago) from 100mcg daily to al...

ellerc93

•3 years ago

14 Replies

THYROID-S LEGIT SITE?

Can someone private message me of supplier that is legit for thyroid-s in 2021?

Can someone private message me of supplier that is legit for thyroid-s in 2021...

jacrjacr

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Covid Vac - Hashi's

I was very disappointed that the mods felt the need to close responses to my post 3 days ago. I wasn't asking about the reactions to the vac that people were...

I was very disappointed that the mods felt the need to close responses to my pos...

Jefner

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Medichecks now not doing tests for NI patients? Since when?

I’ve done many tests with medichecks over the years. Tried to order a thyroid function test but am told now that they don’t deliver to Northern Ireland! Since...

I’ve done many tests with medichecks over the years. Tried to order a thyroid fu...

Mickeydooley

•3 years ago

7 Replies

If you need information re getting private blood tests

This is a link from Thyroiduk.org.uk our 'mother website' and it is those who work behind the scenes trying to change attitudes. If you wish you can become a...

This is a link from Thyroiduk.org.uk our 'mother website' and it is those who wo...

shaws

Administrator•3 years ago

3 Replies

Please could someone review this for me...

Hello, Since getting myself in decent health thanks to this forum and liothyronine, I have become quite evangelical whenever I meet another one of us in my...

Hello, Since getting myself in decent health thanks to this forum and liothyroni...

Zazbag

•3 years ago

95 Replies

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All posts for May 2021

From hyper to hypo (no meds yet)

Chest Pain, bladder pain, leg aches...mycoplasma from my cat??

Still unwell and not sure if results are ok. Help again please.

Confused re Levothyroxine dosage

Overmedicated thyroid but bad t3 conversion

Suppressed TSH

75mg/100mg levothyroxine

Normal TSH and T4 but low T3 cannot be hypothyroid?

Queries :)

Hi can I have some help with my wife’s blood test

TSH, T3, T4.. Levels

Can anyone recommend a private endocrinologist in Glasgow/ Lanarkshire area?

Help with results

LEVO CALCULATOR

Saliva cortisol testing - is Genova still reliable?

Coconut Milk

Books on Hashimoto

Tirosint

Ketones

Seeing an endocrinologist again after nearly 40 years!

Levo makes

Where to source T3

Hashimotos raised antibodies

Can anyone help interpret my thyroid bloods?

How quickly will I feel effects of dose adjustment?

THYROID-S LEGIT SITE?

Covid Vac - Hashi's

Medichecks now not doing tests for NI patients? Since when?

If you need information re getting private blood tests

Please could someone review this for me...

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