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Hypothyroidism but weight loss and high cholesterol

Anyone else suffering from hypothyroidism but hasn’t gained any weight ? In my case I have hypothyroidism but I struggle to gain weight, I’ve always generally...

Anyone else suffering from hypothyroidism but hasn’t gained any weight ? In my c...

ChoH

•3 years ago

3 Replies

High Cortisol - Advice please

I am hoping for some advice on my latest adrenal saliva test results. Over the past year I took some supplements which affected my adrenals and increased my...

I am hoping for some advice on my latest adrenal saliva test results. Over the ...

Rachel357

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Anyone knows about Sertraline?

In brief, I'm hypo hashi and on Sertraline.. thats the ssi antideprrssant. Ive been on it for many years. Think I might be having adverse issues related to...

In brief, I'm hypo hashi and on Sertraline.. thats the ssi antideprrssant. Ive b...

Tythrop

•3 years ago

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Very encouraging performance by a chemical analogue of T3 in stabilising FT3 by those who take T3

This is a hot preprint which describes the use of an analogue of T3 that stabilises T3 levels in the body. It is a very visible sign that US medics are taking...

This is a hot preprint which describes the use of an analogue of T3 that stabili...

diogenes

Remembering•3 years ago

27 Replies

Help with results and what to do next please

Hello, I am a 49 year old Welsh girl. I have been having blood tests for several years but a temporary GP at my practice was concerned with my thyroid. I did a...

Hello, I am a 49 year old Welsh girl. I have been having blood tests for several...

Allyfin1

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Vegan diet on levothyroxine

I am a vegan, age 70, and about to undergo a thyroidectomy to treat a papillary carcinoma. I am wondering as a vegan what I will be able to eat when taking...

I am a vegan, age 70, and about to undergo a thyroidectomy to treat a papillary...

Vegan51

•3 years ago

11 Replies

What is chronic pain and how does it work?

Further to yesterday's post about chronic pain, today we have a video as well as more personal stories - including several from the UK. Sufferers of...

Further to yesterday's post about chronic pain, today we have a video as well as...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

13 Replies

Hospital records

Following a mistake by a doctor at an outpatients clinic, I asked for my records which came through quickly. There was absolutely no record of the appointment...

Following a mistake by a doctor at an outpatients clinic, I asked for my records...

serenfach

•3 years ago

6 Replies

I thought this was quite an interesting read regarding malabsorption of thyroid medication... link in post.

I actually never given this a thought I don't know why, as seems quite plausible really. I knew of the probability of T4 to T3 conversion being problematic...

I actually never given this a thought I don't know why, as seems quite plausible...

CoeliacMum1

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Urine vs blood for B vitamins - anyone understand why one could be high and one low?

I have had several blood tests for Vitamin B12 which has increased over the past 12-14 months via supplementation (igennus super B mainly). My latest...

I have had several blood tests for Vitamin B12 which has increased over the past...

jsy_girl

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Is it easy to buy Levothyroxine without a prescription

My doctor is still not keen on increasing my Levothyroxine from 25mig, so when I next speak to her, I feel inclined to tell her that I will go the self...

My doctor is still not keen on increasing my Levothyroxine from 25mig, so when I...

Pastelart

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Time released thyroid hormone T4 and T3

Is there any time released T4, T3 available? I take Novothyral, a combination of T4, T3 but towards 6 o'clock in the evening I crash completely. Thank you.

Is there any time released T4, T3 available? I take Novothyral, a combination of...

ITHY

•3 years ago

33 Replies

Selenium and thyroid

Do you recommend I start taking extra selenium and what dose? I already take 200mcg in my normal multivitamin. I read that it’s supposed to help with...

Do you recommend I start taking extra selenium and what dose? I already take 200...

ChoH

•3 years ago

10 Replies

How to interpret these lab results?

Hi, I’ve been posting here quite a bit bc ive been severely anxious and suffering from sleep issues and breathing issues. I finally got my lab results: TSH:...

Hi, I’ve been posting here quite a bit bc ive been severely anxious and sufferin...

Fmljkl

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Test Results

Hello everyone, I had bloods taken last week, i take 50 mcg of Liothyronine daily, gp said he did not want to change dose, leave it as it is and have a blood...

Hello everyone, I had bloods taken last week, i take 50 mcg of Liothyronine dail...

Miffi

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Triiodothyronine maintains cardiac transverse-tubule structure and function

The message of this paper is quite clear: low T3 is bad for your heart. Yes, it was a study in rats, not humans. They managed to induce the heart issues with...

The message of this paper is quite clear: low T3 is bad for your heart. Yes, it...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

24 Replies

Got my T3 today

Hi, Endo started on a trial of T3 for 3 months 20mcg tablets but 10mcg with my 100 Levo I'm taking I'm not sure how to take it I take my 100 Levo at...

Hi, Endo started on a trial of T3 for 3 months 20mcg tablets but 10mcg with m...

Hidden

•3 years ago

45 Replies

Please can I have advice on chemist won’t always prescribe mercury pharma

My chemist delivered my levo which was one packet of teva and one packet of wockhardi. They know I have problems and can only tolerate MP but there always...

My chemist delivered my levo which was one packet of teva and one packet of wock...

Timetraveler67

•3 years ago

54 Replies

Chocking

After the Gp has the thyroid tablet from 50 mg to 100 mg l have chocked twice once on A Croissant and now on a burger do l avoid eating bread kindly advise

After the Gp has the thyroid tablet from 50 mg to 100 mg l have chocked twice on...

Annaadam12

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Can anyone please help interpret recent results please?

Diagnosed hypothyroidism in Dec 2020. TSH was 18 at the time. Titrated levo as per guidelines from GP over 4 months. Now on 125mcg. No real benefits to date....

Diagnosed hypothyroidism in Dec 2020. TSH was 18 at the time. Titrated levo as p...

Wendyrmn66

•3 years ago

12 Replies

TSH fluctuation and menstrual cycle

Hi, I am aware of the study showing that TSH is highest during mid cycle, (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5626818/#!po=1.85185) but have also...

Hi, I am aware of the study showing that TSH is highest during mid cycle, (http...

Seekinginfo9

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Selenium _Tung Oil

I have read on a lot about the importance of Selenium with those of us who have hypothyroidism. Which Selenium is recommended and what dosage? Has anyone heard...

I have read on a lot about the importance of Selenium with those of us who have ...

Lavender-Blue

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Sigma Pharm T3

Hi, I am in the US, and started taking Sigma Pharm T3. I researched this brand due to having Celiac. I am having odd side effects, such as my mind not...

Hi, I am in the US, and started taking Sigma Pharm T3. I researched this brand ...

Dottie44

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Has anyone tried this brand of Levo?

I just wondered if anyone has tried this brand of Levo, I haven’t come across it but then I have pretty much always taken Mercury Pharma. Because I am still...

I just wondered if anyone has tried this brand of Levo, I haven’t come across it...

jamjar67

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Should you still have out of range TPO antibodies on thyroxine?

Hi everyone, this has puzzling me for some time. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease 10 years ago and put on synthetic T4 (levothyroxine); TPO antibodies...

Hi everyone, this has puzzling me for some time. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto...

Rubble86

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Hypothyroidism and sleep issues

Hi everyone, I have Hashimotos and Hypothyroidism and I was wondering if you lovely people have any tips on getting a good sleep? I take my thyroid meds...

Hi everyone, I have Hashimotos and Hypothyroidism and I was wondering if you lo...

Nessynu

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Thyroid and neck pain, overheating and B12

Just seen my GP, first face to face in a very long time. Spoke about my thyroid pain and neck pain, my overheating, B12 etc and with out asking I’ve got an...

Just seen my GP, first face to face in a very long time. Spoke about my thyroid ...

Jogloryanne

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Sufferers of chronic pain have long been told it’s all in their head. We now know that’s wrong

Just bringing this to your attention. There are two problems with this series - even before I have finished reading this first part. It is in the Australian...

Just bringing this to your attention. There are two problems with this series -...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

4 Replies

Myo-inostiol and Selenium for Hashimoto's (2017)

Interesting read: Myo-inostiol and Selenium for Hashimoto's (2017) You might already know that selenium can be very helpful for Hashimoto’s. It’s an...

Interesting read: Myo-inostiol and Selenium for Hashimoto's (2017) You might alr...

Bolt_Upright

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Cholesterol levels going up with Hypothyroidism

My cholesterol levels keep going up, even though I generally eat healthy, I exercise regularly. I’m. Very thin person. Need some advice please? I am taking...

My cholesterol levels keep going up, even though I generally eat healthy, I exer...

ChoH

•3 years ago

12 Replies

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All posts for June 2021

Hypothyroidism but weight loss and high cholesterol

High Cortisol - Advice please

Anyone knows about Sertraline?

Very encouraging performance by a chemical analogue of T3 in stabilising FT3 by those who take T3

Help with results and what to do next please

Vegan diet on levothyroxine

What is chronic pain and how does it work?

Hospital records

I thought this was quite an interesting read regarding malabsorption of thyroid medication... link in post.

Urine vs blood for B vitamins - anyone understand why one could be high and one low?

Is it easy to buy Levothyroxine without a prescription

Time released thyroid hormone T4 and T3

Selenium and thyroid

How to interpret these lab results?

Test Results

Triiodothyronine maintains cardiac transverse-tubule structure and function

Got my T3 today

Please can I have advice on chemist won’t always prescribe mercury pharma

Chocking

Can anyone please help interpret recent results please?

TSH fluctuation and menstrual cycle

Selenium _Tung Oil

Sigma Pharm T3

Has anyone tried this brand of Levo?

Should you still have out of range TPO antibodies on thyroxine?

Hypothyroidism and sleep issues

Thyroid and neck pain, overheating and B12

Sufferers of chronic pain have long been told it’s all in their head. We now know that’s wrong

Myo-inostiol and Selenium for Hashimoto's (2017)

Cholesterol levels going up with Hypothyroidism

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