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Been given a trial 😀

Just thought I’d let you know that my doctor has started me on a trial of Levothyroxine. She’s started me on the lowest dose of 25micrograms and is only...

Just thought I’d let you know that my doctor has started me on a trial of Levoth...

Pastelart

•3 years ago

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T3 1.4 (ref 0.9-2.5) low?

So my T3 is 1.4 ref 0.9-2.5 doc said it’s good but I’m wondering if it too low.? T4 was 14.8 (Ref range9-21) Tsh 2.13 (0.3-5)

So my T3 is 1.4 ref 0.9-2.5 doc said it’s good but I’m wondering if it too low.?...

Holiday12345

•3 years ago

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Raising awareness of Iodine Deficiency & Thyroid-related Issues

Years ago governments made the decision to add fluoride to our water and bromide to our flour (think bread). Both of these elements counter the Iodine in our...

Years ago governments made the decision to add fluoride to our water and bromide...

nonconventional

•3 years ago

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Resurgence of an Inborn Attraction for Animate Objects via Thyroid Hormone T3

Just seen an interesting piece of research published. I suspect it will have absolutely no impact on any of us, nor on medicine. Posted purely for interest....

Just seen an interesting piece of research published. I suspect it will have ab...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

8 Replies

Feeling despondent after endo appointment

I had an unexpected telephone appointment yesterday with my endocrinologist, so quickly gathered my questions together while he introduced himself. As I had...

I had an unexpected telephone appointment yesterday with my endocrinologist, so ...

Kimkat

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Advice regarding latest blood results please.

Morning all, I upped my Levothyroxine approx. 9 weeks ago to 100mg per day (I had previously been taking 75mg & 100mg on alternate days), but kept Liothyronine...

Morning all, I upped my Levothyroxine approx. 9 weeks ago to 100mg per day (I ha...

SianHarry

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Hypothyroid Symptoms Returned

I was put on 200mcg of T4 Levothyroxine and 20mcg of T3 Liothyronine per day after a myxoedema coma. For about 8 weeks I felt great! Then I started to...

I was put on 200mcg of T4 Levothyroxine and 20mcg of T3 Liothyronine per day aft...

TickTockTock

•3 years ago

6 Replies

TSH risen suddenly

Hi Following on from my previous post - My 7 year old daughter who was diagnosed with Hashimotos over a year ago has had a TSH of around 6 for the past 7...

Hi Following on from my previous post - My 7 year old daughter who was diagnosed...

Dolphin40

•3 years ago

58 Replies

Junior Doctor- what a headache

Hi all, Had latest blood test results on journey to finding optimal balance. Junior Doctor (who I have never spoken to before) “Hi I am Dr ** had your blood...

Hi all, Had latest blood test results on journey to finding optimal balance. Jun...

Charlie-Farley

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Can anyone recommend a functional dr/naturopath/ayurveda dr that has helped reduce overall inflammation/shrunk a goiter in the throat?

It would be great to hear from people who have seen the results from the treatment as it's so difficult choosing the right person to work with - they are...

It would be great to hear from people who have seen the results from the treatme...

Newbielondon

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Timing of meds prior to blood test

I am due to have bloods done. I take both my Levo and T3 at around 7.30am . My blood test will be around 10am . How do I adjust to get the best results?...

I am due to have bloods done. I take both my Levo and T3 at around 7.30am . My...

Sampydoodle

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Cortisol Saliva Results

Cortisol saliva results, Hello, would someone be able to interpret my attached cortisol results? I do not know how to proceed in treating the Low results on...

Cortisol saliva results, Hello, would someone be able to interpret my attached ...

chrissie1996

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Vagus nerve tens machine

Has anyone tried a tens ear clip with machine ? Meant to be good for thyroid , digestion etc. .

Has anyone tried a tens ear clip with machine ? Meant to be good for thyroid , d...

Mostew

•3 years ago

9 Replies

T3 (Liothyronine) - how to source?

Helpful advice on here that adding Liothyronine to my levothyroxine might mean improved symptoms - I've been down the private endo route before (to trial erfa)...

Helpful advice on here that adding Liothyronine to my levothyroxine might mean i...

Annie8ell4

•3 years ago

1 Reply

NP thyroid

Is this another one withdrawn?

meme

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Newbie having trouble with GPs diagnosis

Hello everyone I was recommended to join this forum from a member on the PA forum. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 20 years ago in my 40s after presenting...

Hello everyone I was recommended to join this forum from a member on the PA foru...

john159

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Newbie on Armour with low T4 and TIBC...

Hi wondering if anyone can share some insight: History: 50 year old female (me), plenty of thyroid Symotoms Current meds: 50mg Sertraline(zoloft) &...

Hi wondering if anyone can share some insight: History: 50 year old female (me)...

loutomaio

•3 years ago

7 Replies

MCV

Does anyone know what this means on NICE Guidelines" An MCV less than 95 femtolitres has a sensitivity of 97.6% for iron deficiency anaemia. In people with...

Does anyone know what this means on NICE Guidelines" An MCV less than 95 femtol...

yewotc23

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Like button

HealthUnlocked Support have informed me that the issue with the Like button has now been resolved. :-) They are aware of some other current issues and...

HealthUnlocked Support have informed me that the issue with the Like button has ...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

1 Reply

Low heart rate / bradycardia?

Hi all, I’m 28 and on 150mg T4 and 30mg T3 / day, split across the day, and have been on same dose for years. My T4 is always mid reference range and T3 high...

Hi all, I’m 28 and on 150mg T4 and 30mg T3 / day, split across the day, and hav...

lbad

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Tirosint 50 microgrammi/1 ml a day

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed in 2018 with Hypothyroid Hashimoto and have been taking 50 microgrammi a day. Last week I did my blood test and my TSH is high...

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed in 2018 with Hypothyroid Hashimoto and have been ta...

Hamster18

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Best place for an MRI in London - for claustrophobic patients?

Hi guys Can anyone reccomend a good place in London for an MRI if you are claustrophobic? Where the staff are friendly and understanding and they have music...

Hi guys Can anyone reccomend a good place in London for an MRI if you are clau...

Newbielondon

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Weird!

Hi all, I have Hashimotos 3+yrs and hypothyroidism. After a lot of trial and error im currently on t3 only medication. I take it 3 times a day roughly around...

Hi all, I have Hashimotos 3+yrs and hypothyroidism. After a lot of trial and er...

Nessynu

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Reduce T3/ keep T4 the same ?

Hi if anyone could offer guidance would be much appreciated. Current doseage 100 T4, 18.5 T3 daily. Thinking to reduce T3 down to 12.5 and keep T4 at 100? Or...

Hi if anyone could offer guidance would be much appreciated. Current doseage 100...

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Can taking Vitamin D supplements lower your TSH for hypothyroidism?

Can Vitamin D supplements lower your TSH for hypothyroidism?

sunshineisbetter

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Blue Horizon blood test

My 18 year old daughter has Hashimoto’s and is struggling with exhaustion and anxiety. We have to wait a month before we can even make an appointment with my...

My 18 year old daughter has Hashimoto’s and is struggling with exhaustion and an...

Lilykaren1347

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Short synathcen test with baseline Acth

Good Morning hope some one can advise please I'm due to have the above test soon does biotin interfere with this test ? If so how long do I leave my Ingennes...

Good Morning hope some one can advise please I'm due to have the above test soon...

Hidden

•3 years ago

9 Replies

T4 way under range

*** edited to add FT3 was 3.20. (Range 2.30-4.20). Doctor did bloods for another issue but TSH & T4 were on there. TSH 0.06 (range 0.55-4.78), so I know being...

*** edited to add FT3 was 3.20. (Range 2.30-4.20). Doctor did bloods for anothe...

Geminichica

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Just a rant about GPs

I know there are great ones out there. I had a fab gent for years who would look at test results but also base treatment on symptoms/ how I was feeling. It’s...

I know there are great ones out there. I had a fab gent for years who would look...

pennyrose

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Serum Inorganic Phosphate?

I'm wondering if anyone knew what Serum Inorganic Phosphate and if it is important in any way? The reason I ask is that I noticed the two times it's been...

I'm wondering if anyone knew what Serum Inorganic Phosphate and if it is importa...

yewotc23

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2021

Been given a trial 😀

T3 1.4 (ref 0.9-2.5) low?

Raising awareness of Iodine Deficiency & Thyroid-related Issues

Resurgence of an Inborn Attraction for Animate Objects via Thyroid Hormone T3

Feeling despondent after endo appointment

Advice regarding latest blood results please.

Hypothyroid Symptoms Returned

TSH risen suddenly

Junior Doctor- what a headache

Can anyone recommend a functional dr/naturopath/ayurveda dr that has helped reduce overall inflammation/shrunk a goiter in the throat?

Timing of meds prior to blood test

Cortisol Saliva Results

Vagus nerve tens machine

T3 (Liothyronine) - how to source?

NP thyroid

Newbie having trouble with GPs diagnosis

Newbie on Armour with low T4 and TIBC...

MCV

Like button

Low heart rate / bradycardia?

Tirosint 50 microgrammi/1 ml a day

Best place for an MRI in London - for claustrophobic patients?

Weird!

Reduce T3/ keep T4 the same ?

Can taking Vitamin D supplements lower your TSH for hypothyroidism?

Blue Horizon blood test

Short synathcen test with baseline Acth

T4 way under range

Just a rant about GPs

Serum Inorganic Phosphate?

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