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Leptin receptor is a key gene involved in the immunopathogenesis of thyroid‐associated ophthalmopathy

All too little is really understood about thyroid‐associated ophthalmopathy (TAO)/Graves ophthalmopathy/Thyroid Eye Disease (TE). Although this paper doesn't...

All too little is really understood about thyroid‐associated ophthalmopathy (TAO...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

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Lattice degeneration in eyes - lots of floaters...

Hi Guys, Has anyone got lattice degeneration - how are you managing with the floaters? Are there any home remedies or alternative therapies that have helped?...

Hi Guys, Has anyone got lattice degeneration - how are you managing with the flo...

Newbielondon

•3 years ago

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NHS & private test normal but often exhausted

Hi everyone. 2017 diagnosed hypo, as extreme fatigues and night sweats (not exhausted when not having night sweats too). Been on 50mg Levo since taken 6am then...

Hi everyone. 2017 diagnosed hypo, as extreme fatigues and night sweats (not exha...

Aimez_1

•3 years ago

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Covid Vac with Hashi's

I am looking for feedback from those with Hashi's that have had or not had the vaccine. I am so up in the air about it; I don't want it but the pressure by...

I am looking for feedback from those with Hashi's that have had or not had the v...

Jefner

•3 years ago

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Issues

I've got UAT , OSTIO ARTHRITIS AND FIBROMYALGIA does anyone else have these together I find it really difficult to know which problem is causing issues for me...

I've got UAT , OSTIO ARTHRITIS AND FIBROMYALGIA does anyone else have these tog...

PENNYODELL29

•3 years ago

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Would appreciate your thoughts on my thyroid function test results

My Serum TSH level is 0.6 mIU/L (0.4 - 5.0 normal range) and my Serum free T4 level is 16 pmol/L (9 - 19 normal range). I know they are within normal range but...

My Serum TSH level is 0.6 mIU/L (0.4 - 5.0 normal range) and my Serum free T4 le...

anma

•3 years ago

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Is it more likely this is just a case of adrenal fatigue or possible early addisons.

I’ve recently had a cortisol dhea saliva test which I performed throughout the day. The results have come back with normal dhea but with low cortisol readings...

I’ve recently had a cortisol dhea saliva test which I performed throughout the d...

Simba145

•3 years ago

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Suprise suprise NHS only tested for couple of things 😩

Hello 👋 everyone 😊 I had a blood test on Monday morning and nurse assured me that a full thyroid panel was being done. Results attached and usual story have...

Hello 👋 everyone 😊 I had a blood test on Monday morning and nurse assured me t...

Kisca

•3 years ago

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Losing weight in Hashimoto hypothyroid

In the past I tried and tried, could not loose one pound. This year’s January 112. May 12,21 108.2. Pleasantly surprised but I wonder the reason. Anyone had...

In the past I tried and tried, could not loose one pound. This year’s January 11...

Suzi_

•3 years ago

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Update on ongoing symptoms

I got a call from my GP, she has requested I have my thyroid down again, T4 and T3 as well as Vitamin D. I’ve had my bloods taken yesterday and was that a...

I got a call from my GP, she has requested I have my thyroid down again, T4 and ...

Hamer5

•3 years ago

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Conclusion of paper comparing response to FT4, FT4/FT3 combination and NDT

Though I sent this paper to TUK to archive, posters may not have seen its contents. So I've recorded the conclusion here. There seems to be little difference...

Though I sent this paper to TUK to archive, posters may not have seen its conten...

diogenes

Remembering•3 years ago

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5 weeks after taking just Metavive - update

Hi, My NHS results recently were as follows 5 May 2021 TSH 3.52 mu/L (0.55 - 4.78) normal FT3 5.7 pmol/L (3.5 - 6.5) normal FT4 12.3 pmol/L (11.5 - 22.7)...

Hi, My NHS results recently were as follows 5 May 2021 TSH 3.52 mu/L (0.55 - 4.7...

FinneUK

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Issues with new meds

Hi everyone quick question , Every time I get a new levo script (100mcg) its by a different maker and according to the pharmacist even though they are...

Hi everyone quick question , Every time I get a new levo script (100mcg) its ...

Batty1

•3 years ago

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Coeliac Blood Test

Hi all, Just thought I'd let you know I received the results back of my Coeliac blood test: Tissue transglutaminase IgA level 3.1 CU [0.0 - 20.0] My grandma...

Hi all, Just thought I'd let you know I received the results back of my Coeliac...

clatow23

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Is it normal that my medication isn't working due to stress

On Tuesday I had an appointment with my Endocrinologist and she asked me if I had been taking my medicine properly. I have been taking it but at different...

On Tuesday I had an appointment with my Endocrinologist and she asked me if I ha...

Hamster18

•3 years ago

32 Replies

Parathyroid Adenoma

Does anyone here have any experience with this? During an ultrasound of my thyroid an incidental finding of a small lesion was found which the doc says...

Does anyone here have any experience with this? During an ultrasound of my thyro...

Bwrd

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Time it takes to have a lower TSH and feel better

Hi guys hopefully I am slowly getting well fingers crossed. Now when I started to feel ill it was on 22/04/2021. I had my blood work on 04/05/2021 where it...

Hi guys hopefully I am slowly getting well fingers crossed. Now when I started t...

Jelley93

•3 years ago

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'Interesting' Endo Appointment Yesterday!!

So, my much awaited endocrinologist appointment finally came yesterday. I took my husband with me, as he has a far more science based brain than me, and can...

So, my much awaited endocrinologist appointment finally came yesterday. I took m...

Fluffysheep

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Where to buy T3 online in UK please?

Can anybody tell me where I can buy T3 online in the UK please? Yes I understand the risks & will get frequent blood tests but my doctor says that everything...

Can anybody tell me where I can buy T3 online in the UK please? Yes I understand...

Jtk11

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Hypothyroidism and Histamine issues

How many of you have improved with histamine issues after starting thyroid meds? Did they get better or worse? How about allergies? Thank you.

How many of you have improved with histamine issues after starting thyroid meds?...

zbs5

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Tirosint Sol

Hello, does anyone please know which pharmacy in the UK can get Tirosint Sol? I have the prescription for my daughter but can only get capsules which is not...

Hello, does anyone please know which pharmacy in the UK can get Tirosint Sol? I ...

Dolphin40

•3 years ago

11 Replies

DHEA or Pregnenolone?

Hello, is anyone here using DHEA? I have low levels but I am in doubt whether to use DHEA directly or, as I read a few times, supplementing with Pregnenolone....

Hello, is anyone here using DHEA? I have low levels but I am in doubt whether to...

Clara62

•3 years ago

43 Replies

Can anyone advise me please.....just read article on Tap water.I

I have been treated with Levo for Hasi Hypo since Aug last year and still suffer from symptoms. I spoke with GP today(again). and am going for blood test on...

I have been treated with Levo for Hasi Hypo since Aug last year and still suffer...

rick2525

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Central hypothyroidism

Hello everyone! This is a bit involved, but if anyone can manage to tough it out, I would be very grateful for comments and advice. I owe my diagnosis to human...

Hello everyone! This is a bit involved, but if anyone can manage to tough it out...

Ginny52

•3 years ago

104 Replies

Disparity with two Blood Tests - Any Thoughts Please As to why T3 so Different

Hi All, I would welcome any thoughts you may have regarding the following:- Medichecks test done on 4th May at 8.00 am (fingertip): TSH: 0.01 (0.27-4.2)...

Hi All, I would welcome any thoughts you may have regarding the following:- Med...

Delgor

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Statins

Hi, I have low thyroid and when first diagnosed my cholesterol was very high. Since being on thyroxine my cholesterol returned to a normal level even when I...

Hi, I have low thyroid and when first diagnosed my cholesterol was very high. S...

Widawake

•3 years ago

34 Replies

Does T3 give you heart problems?

I have added 1 x 25 mcg T3 to my 50 mg of T4 in the end of February as I wasn’t feeling better on T4 . Since then, I have been having heart arrhythmia, weak...

I have added 1 x 25 mcg T3 to my 50 mg of T4 in the end of February as I wasn’t...

PingS

•3 years ago

15 Replies

CBD and Levothyroxine

Hi, I’ve been taking levothyroxine for about 3yrs. Due to another uncontrolled medical condition I want to try taking CBD. I’ve googled it as getting hold of...

Hi, I’ve been taking levothyroxine for about 3yrs. Due to another uncontrolled m...

Thyroidprobs

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Warm patches in body (not hot flush)

Had anyone had random areas of warmth in their body before?

Newbielondon

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Blood results help

Hi, I have recently had these private blood tests with Medichecks and wonder if anyone could give their opinion. I currently take 125 levothyroxine daily,...

Hi, I have recently had these private blood tests with Medichecks and wonder if...

Kay1566

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2021

Leptin receptor is a key gene involved in the immunopathogenesis of thyroid‐associated ophthalmopathy

Lattice degeneration in eyes - lots of floaters...

NHS & private test normal but often exhausted

Covid Vac with Hashi's

Issues

Would appreciate your thoughts on my thyroid function test results

Is it more likely this is just a case of adrenal fatigue or possible early addisons.

Suprise suprise NHS only tested for couple of things 😩

Losing weight in Hashimoto hypothyroid

Update on ongoing symptoms

Conclusion of paper comparing response to FT4, FT4/FT3 combination and NDT

5 weeks after taking just Metavive - update

Issues with new meds

Coeliac Blood Test

Is it normal that my medication isn't working due to stress

Parathyroid Adenoma

Time it takes to have a lower TSH and feel better

'Interesting' Endo Appointment Yesterday!!

Where to buy T3 online in UK please?

Hypothyroidism and Histamine issues

Tirosint Sol

DHEA or Pregnenolone?

Can anyone advise me please.....just read article on Tap water.I

Central hypothyroidism

Disparity with two Blood Tests - Any Thoughts Please As to why T3 so Different

Statins

Does T3 give you heart problems?

CBD and Levothyroxine

Warm patches in body (not hot flush)

Blood results help

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