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Levo and Chinese herbs-any absorption issues?

I appreciate this is a random one but does anyone know if Chinese herbs counteract levo absorption? I take levo in the morning and herbs in tea form before bed...

I appreciate this is a random one but does anyone know if Chinese herbs countera...

•3 years ago

Help with this

Guys I’m really worried looking at this. What is this someone please help.

Guys I’m really worried looking at this. What is this someone please help.

•3 years ago

MHRA latest advice re vaccines

Hi I hope everyone is keeping well. I hope I am allowed to post this latest news from MHRA? I think rhere were posts back along about Graves/Hashimotos and...

Hi I hope everyone is keeping well. I hope I am allowed to post this latest news...

•3 years ago

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How can I find out enough T4 is converting to T3, a previous problem sorted but now dealing with an inexperienced new GP.

I am concerned about the GPs knowledge. Not only did she stop my thyroid meds but gave me iron supplement causing extreme diarrhoea and hospital emergency. I...

I am concerned about the GPs knowledge. Not only did she stop my thyroid meds bu...

•3 years ago

Where do I get tested for Permicious Anaemia?

Hi all. Sorry you may be thinking I'm posting this on the wrong community but reason I am posting here is because it is about vitamin b12 and I know that is a...

Hi all. Sorry you may be thinking I'm posting this on the wrong community but re...

•3 years ago

Thyroid blood test results

Hi Would someone be able to tell me what f these thyroid tests are okay as doctors say they are but I know sometimes they aren’t. Thanks SERUM FREE t4 level...

Hi Would someone be able to tell me what f these thyroid tests are okay as docto...

•3 years ago

How long should I try with meds before moving to surgery

Someone mentioned an article by a Dr A Trott (whcih I can't now find) which looked to be a very good advocate of not jumping to surgery

Someone mentioned an article by a Dr A Trott (whcih I can't now find) which look...

•3 years ago

B12 and folate

Hi all My b12 and folate are not the best. I know nothing about all this because I’ve been Learning about my underactive thyroid But Trying to keep it...

Hi all My b12 and folate are not the best. I know nothing about all this becaus...

•3 years ago

Frees at top of range - should I consider Levo decrease?

My last post discussed my blood results from 19 April. TSH. 0.01. (0.27-4.2) FT4. 24.9. (12-22) FT3. 6.5. (3.1-6.8) I...

My last post discussed my blood results from 19 April. TSH. 0.01. (...

•3 years ago

Do TSH levels naturally increase during menstruation?

I had my last blood test on the first day of my period which showed my highest TSH level so far. I was wondering if this was a coincidence or not?

I had my last blood test on the first day of my period which showed my highest T...

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•3 years ago

T4 to T3 - is it worth it

TSH currently at 3 from a high of 16 a few years ago. I’m 35 and male, BMI is mid 30s and rising. My consultant has suggested a trial of T3 to see if it helps...

TSH currently at 3 from a high of 16 a few years ago. I’m 35 and male, BMI is mi...

•3 years ago

Should I increase my thyroxine dose?

I had a bad experience six years ago when I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. My Dr put me on an initial dose of 100 mcg which proved to be much too high and...

I had a bad experience six years ago when I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. M...

•3 years ago

Help with Thyroid labs please

Hello, I’ve been feeling awful for 3 years and am trying to figure out why. I’ve recently gotten test results back regarding thyroid and would love some input....

Hello, I’ve been feeling awful for 3 years and am trying to figure out why. I’ve...

•3 years ago

Dropping eyelid

I have hypothyroidism and have just developed a drooping right eyelid. It is defiantly not age related as I am 27 years old. The left eye is normal. I have...

I have hypothyroidism and have just developed a drooping right eyelid. It is def...

•3 years ago

Can anyone advise supplements to help with Hair loss and Thinning?

I have Hashimoto's and I'm losing my hair - no bald patches as yet but very thin on top and very brittle. It feels like a handfuls come out every time I comb...

I have Hashimoto's and I'm losing my hair - no bald patches as yet but very thin...

•3 years ago

Uploading blood test results

Hi, I am new to the site, I have some blood test results I would like to upload, can anybody tell me how to do this, Thanks.

Hi, I am new to the site, I have some blood test results I would like to upload,...

•3 years ago

Thyroxine with the least fillers/ingredients

Hi there Can anyone tell which which Liquid Thyroxine is available in the UK with the least fillers/ingredients? My 7 year old is not doing well on the...

Hi there Can anyone tell which which Liquid Thyroxine is available in the UK wit...

•3 years ago

Hello everyone

Newly diagnosed in Feb with Graves. Interested to hear everyone’s stories

Newly diagnosed in Feb with Graves. Interested to hear everyone’s stories

•3 years ago

Help with Levothyroxine dose and do l need T3?

Hi everyone, l am new on here. I have been on levothyroxine now for around 22 years, l have been on 200mcgs at my highest dose then been messed about with...

Hi everyone, l am new on here. I have been on levothyroxine now for around 22 ye...

•3 years ago

Ndt

Hi everyone Could anyone help me with a source of ndt. I couldnt tolerate T3, Ive tried metative which made me feel sick and Thyrogold after initially feeling...

Hi everyone Could anyone help me with a source of ndt. I couldnt tolerate T3, Iv...

•3 years ago

Botox /fillers with autoimmune disease

Hi All, I had Cosmetic Botox for the first time a week ago, all has been fine and I’m happy with the results. However, I’ve been looking into having fillers...

Hi All, I had Cosmetic Botox for the first time a week ago, all has been fine an...

•3 years ago

I take my Levothyroxine 1st thing an hour before food but not sure which are suitable foods to eat for breakfast

I’ve read in the Role of Vitamins & Minerals in Thyroid Disease leaflet, that taking iron at the same time as thyroid hormone will bind with some of the...

I’ve read in the Role of Vitamins & Minerals in Thyroid Disease leaflet, that ...

•3 years ago

TSH increasing despite levothyroxine

Hi had my 8 weekly blood test and my TSH is 8.08, last test was 5.0. My free T4 is 11.8. The biochemist has commented about poor compliance, malabsorption or...

Hi had my 8 weekly blood test and my TSH is 8.08, last test was 5.0. My free T4...

•3 years ago

New results do not agree with how I am feeling

Recent bloods TSH 3.9 ref range( 0.35 to 4.7) and T4 9.0 ref range (7.8 to 21.0) so why do I feel like I have one foot in the grave. I have been suffering...

Recent bloods TSH 3.9 ref range( 0.35 to 4.7) and T4 9.0 ref range (7.8 to 21.0)...

•3 years ago

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