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Update on Alcohol

Well everyone, I finally had a few drinks. My drink of choice was, Tito’s Vodka. (It is gluten free) I made sure to eat before I started drinking. I didn’t mix...

Well everyone, I finally had a few drinks. My drink of choice was, Tito’s Vodka....

ZakiAli

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Fasting blood test for a1c & thyroid

I am going to have my fasting blood test on Thursday am. I take 50 mcg Levo and 5 mcg of cytomel on empty stomach @ 7 am daily. Am I right - skip both meds...

I am going to have my fasting blood test on Thursday am. I take 50 mcg Levo and ...

Suzi_

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Strange results

Hi all I’ve had some strange results. I’m on 150mcg T4 6 days a week and 100mcg 1 day a week. In addition I was taking 5mcg T3 once a day. My results on this...

Hi all I’ve had some strange results. I’m on 150mcg T4 6 days a week and 100mcg ...

Wired123

•3 years ago

14 Replies

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Dr Sally Thrower OR Dr Parag Singhal

Can anyone private message me any info or recommendations on the above consultants please? Thank you, Plant_lady 🌱

Can anyone private message me any info or recommendations on the above consultan...

Hidden

•3 years ago

1 Reply

TPO results

Hiyas all, already posted this week regarding test results but these have come in today . Doctor has text me to say they want to speak with me and I’ll call...

Hiyas all, already posted this week regarding test results but these have come i...

Taytay68

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Anyone want to join my pity party?

Have just had bloods back and UGGGGHHHHH. My T3 is the lowest it's ever been; which makes sense because I've been feeling *really* sluggish and heavy and...

Have just had bloods back and UGGGGHHHHH. My T3 is the lowest it's ever been; wh...

Hidden

•3 years ago

35 Replies

Weight gain after thyroidectomy

I am 63 yrs old crippled with osteoarthritis , had a thyroidectomy 10 years ago following uncontrollable Graves disease . I have taken 125 of levothyroxine...

I am 63 yrs old crippled with osteoarthritis , had a thyroidectomy 10 years ago ...

ACP59

•3 years ago

39 Replies

Need help with Liothyronine Dosage Timing

Hi, I used to take my Liothyronine (generic for Cytomel) at 6am, 2pm and 10pm. BUT my sleep has been TERRIBLE recently so I want to nix the 10pm dose. I was...

Hi, I used to take my Liothyronine (generic for Cytomel) at 6am, 2pm and 10pm. B...

Fmljkl

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Compare Greek Unipharma T3 and Turkish Tiromel T3

Hi all, I am going to start T3 for the first time. Previously I was using NDT but I'm switching to T3/T4 therapy. I see that Tiromel is much cheaper per...

Hi all, I am going to start T3 for the first time. Previously I was using NDT b...

June25

•3 years ago

15 Replies

consultation document for Wales

https://gov.wales/arthritis-and-long-term-musculoskeletal-conditions-adults#respond-block Not strictly thyroid but given that so many of us have other...

https://gov.wales/arthritis-and-long-term-musculoskeletal-conditions-adults#resp...

56jennywren

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Thyroid results :(

hello..i just don't know what to do anymore..am UK based so i have to pay medichecks for testing as GP only does TSH and T4 Seems so different in the results:...

hello..i just don't know what to do anymore..am UK based so i have to pay medich...

Melody79

•3 years ago

23 Replies

What factors can effect thyroid function?

Apart from testing values what else can affect the thyroid? Does your doctor for example take into account, diet? Does your doctor advise about other...

Apart from testing values what else can affect the thyroid? Does your doctor fo...

porter5

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Need help with my daughter's test results.

She has Hashimotos and symptoms but GP can only test TSH. I had Medichecks done for her and results are in range, Would appreciate helpful comments. CRPHS...

She has Hashimotos and symptoms but GP can only test TSH. I had Medichecks don...

Mugs19

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Medichecks test

Hi. Any advice doing the finger prick test for Medichecks? Just requested my third kit! Had it done in the past no problem. I’ve increased drinking water,...

Hi. Any advice doing the finger prick test for Medichecks? Just requested my th...

Mum69

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Dionne’s list of endos?

My GP has agreed to refer me to an endocrinologist and I seem to remember once seeing that Dionne had a list of endocrinologists that were thyroid-savvy. I...

My GP has agreed to refer me to an endocrinologist and I seem to remember once s...

northsix

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Available Thyroid Hormones

I am trying to open this but I am struggling on my iPad it won’t download, any ideas helvella...

I am trying to open this but I am struggling on my iPad it won’t download, any i...

Levo50

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Is greasy hair a symptom of hypothyroidism?

I never had that problem before but now about 6 hours after washing my hair it's greasy and disgusting again. Anyone else?

I never had that problem before but now about 6 hours after washing my hair it's...

Jtk11

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Test results, Hashimoto's, Feeling better with less NDT?

Hi, I need help deciphering test results please, this are my latest results: TSH 7.16 mIU/L range 0.40-4.50 T4 Total 6.1 mcg/dl range 5.9-11.9 T4 Free...

Hi, I need help deciphering test results please, this are my latest results: TSH...

Geography1

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Help with blood results !!

Hi, I am new here. I need some advice on my blood results. I was having hair fall out in clumps, so my GP did my thyroid checks as I am hypothyroid and taking...

Hi, I am new here. I need some advice on my blood results. I was having hair fa...

2hope

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Medichecks discount

Anyone has a discount code for Medichecks?

Kari55

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Chest infection

Wrote last week my TSH is 10 ( range 0.01 / 4 ) could this be the reason I am run down feeling low and got another chest infection , on anti biotic’s and two...

Wrote last week my TSH is 10 ( range 0.01 / 4 ) could this be the reason I am ru...

Clare1971

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Rapid weight gain

Please could I have some suggestions for an effective weight loss programs? I have gained so much weight over the last year. Until then, I was slim and active....

Please could I have some suggestions for an effective weight loss programs? I ha...

sunshineisbetter

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Coeliac disease?

Can anyone tell me how coeliac disease affects your psychological health. I've read it can make anxiety and depression much worse. Please note I haven't been...

Can anyone tell me how coeliac disease affects your psychological health. I've r...

sobs1962

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Suspect thyroid problem

Hi, Can anyone help please, been to the doctors today suffering from extreme fatigue, weight gain, stiff joints, eczema, bloating, brain fog my tongue seems...

Hi, Can anyone help please, been to the doctors today suffering from extreme fat...

Travet

•3 years ago

28 Replies

help with results

hi there, can anyone help with my niece's blood results. she recently had a baby and has not been well. she has all the classic symptoms and she is being...

hi there, can anyone help with my niece's blood results. she recently had a bab...

thyroidnodules

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Who gets T3 prescribed in Rotherham or Sheffield area, if anyone?

Healthwatch have been great in advocating for one of our members who needs to access T3 but we need some further evidence. Is anyone in those areas being...

Healthwatch have been great in advocating for one of our members who needs to ...

lynmynott

Partner•3 years ago

11 Replies

Here again looking for support......a few questions (not diagnosed but loads of symptoms)

The photo is a test taken through medichecks at start of February. I had another at the start of May and the numbers are fairly similar. What was different...

The photo is a test taken through medichecks at start of February. I had anothe...

ukred

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Thyroid S

Hi Gill I used to be on thyroid S I switched to Thyrovanz 3 years ago it is NDT T4/T3 it comes from grass fed cows in New Zealand and it is the best thing I...

Hi Gill I used to be on thyroid S I switched to Thyrovanz 3 years ago it is NDT ...

juliecressey

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Anyone had a adverse reaction on Levo after 2nd dose covid Vax?

I am always dose adjusting, same old for years. After 2nd dose Pfizer I was in trouble 2 weeks later with speed-like symptoms on usual 100/ 75 mcg alternative...

I am always dose adjusting, same old for years. After 2nd dose Pfizer I was in t...

flo1

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Help and advice needed for my sisters blood test results

Hello, I would really appreciate some advice on my sisters private blood test results (Thriva) that I’ve pasted below with the relevant ranges. In particular I...

Hello, I would really appreciate some advice on my sisters private blood test re...

Stevews

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2021

Update on Alcohol

Fasting blood test for a1c & thyroid

Strange results

Dr Sally Thrower OR Dr Parag Singhal

TPO results

Anyone want to join my pity party?

Weight gain after thyroidectomy

Need help with Liothyronine Dosage Timing

Compare Greek Unipharma T3 and Turkish Tiromel T3

consultation document for Wales

Thyroid results :(

What factors can effect thyroid function?

Need help with my daughter's test results.

Medichecks test

Dionne’s list of endos?

Available Thyroid Hormones

Is greasy hair a symptom of hypothyroidism?

Test results, Hashimoto's, Feeling better with less NDT?

Help with blood results !!

Medichecks discount

Chest infection

Rapid weight gain

Coeliac disease?

Suspect thyroid problem

help with results

Who gets T3 prescribed in Rotherham or Sheffield area, if anyone?

Here again looking for support......a few questions (not diagnosed but loads of symptoms)

Thyroid S

Anyone had a adverse reaction on Levo after 2nd dose covid Vax?

Help and advice needed for my sisters blood test results

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