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Achieving correct levothyroxine dose after thyroidectomy and the benefits of liquid formula

Someone may well have already posted this but it highlights the difficulty in finding the correct dose of levothyroxine after thyroidectomy. It is a tricky...

Someone may well have already posted this but it highlights the difficulty in fi...

Nanaedake

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Any connection with under active thyroid and pulmonary embolism?

Hi all, has anyone come across any connection with under active thyroid and pulmonary embolism? Drs don't seem to know the cause of the latter, so thought I...

Hi all, has anyone come across any connection with under active thyroid and pulm...

HC17

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Anyone take ashwagandha?

Done alot of research on this and apparently can help lower cortisol and help with symptoms of anxiety/depression and lots of health benefits too... Anyone...

Done alot of research on this and apparently can help lower cortisol and help wi...

ThyroidObsessed

•3 years ago

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Results

My GP and new Endo have been increasing my Levo from 50 to 62.5 to 75 to 100 My TSH at the start was 3 then 2 then more recently 0.1 (range 0.2 - 6.0) Is thus...

My GP and new Endo have been increasing my Levo from 50 to 62.5 to 75 to 100 My ...

Levo50

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Vegan

Hi has anyone that is hypo changed from a normal diet to Vegan and seen any improvement or other? Thank you :)

Hi has anyone that is hypo changed from a normal diet to Vegan and seen any impr...

Francisneat

•3 years ago

15 Replies

TSH level 0.3 Is this too low?

My level had gone from 3.5 down to 0.3 , with increased levo. Is this too low. ?

My level had gone from 3.5 down to 0.3 , with increased levo. Is this too low. ...

Mammaelf

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Hypo to hyper?

Hi there. I am wondering what anyone’s thoughts are on my current situation. I have been hypothyroid for the last 22 years and in August last year my levels...

Hi there. I am wondering what anyone’s thoughts are on my current situation. I ...

Jinjin44

•3 years ago

13 Replies

A Win

Just been to the doctors with a bad dose I thought of sinusitis. GP not convinced so is getting me a full dose of blood works including vitamins etc as he...

Just been to the doctors with a bad dose I thought of sinusitis. GP not convince...

Bunnyjones

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Searching for Thyroid advice. Possibilities for alternative/holistic treatments?

Hi, I’m a 37 year old man who started having noticeable problems with my thyroid function this time last year. I began to have a serious lack of energy and an...

Hi, I’m a 37 year old man who started having noticeable problems with my thyroid...

Fionn32

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Following on from my last post I can’t seem to upload the photos but the results are TSH - 0.81 range 0.3 - 5.5 T4 - 17 (10 - 22) T3 3.8 (3.

Continued T3 3.8 ( 3.1 - 6.8)

Runner25

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Blood test results Thyroid

Hi There I am currently trying to get T3 (Specialist trying to get it as not available in my postcode) and have also asked my specialist if I can up my Levo to...

Hi There I am currently trying to get T3 (Specialist trying to get it as not ava...

Runner25

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Are you eating enough calories?

Are you eating enough calories? Article from Dr Westin Child’s: “The truth is that you should NEVER reduce your calories if you have hypothyroidism for any...

Are you eating enough calories? Article from Dr Westin Child’s: “The truth is th...

Bearo

•3 years ago

10 Replies

DIO2 test

Genetic counselling post DIO 2 test. Thinking that because my daughter seemed to have a sensible GP we could save £80 daylight robbery by asking for her...

Genetic counselling post DIO 2 test. Thinking that because my daughter seemed to...

Mugs19

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Statins and levo

I have been treated for hypothyroidism for several years now and have been stable for the last few. Given my latest cholesterol results - 8.2 mmol/l, up from...

I have been treated for hypothyroidism for several years now and have been stabl...

Moomin1961

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Possibly hypothyroid even with results in range?

I had some blood tests done privately as I’ve been feeling very tired and finding It difficult to get gp appointments. Initially had a fatigue screen and...

I had some blood tests done privately as I’ve been feeling very tired and findin...

Zanna_88

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Has anyone with Hashimotos who has had both jabs been tested for covid-19 antibodies?

I have read a few anecdotal reports from people with other autoimmune disorders who have been tested for covid antibodies but haven't developed any following...

I have read a few anecdotal reports from people with other autoimmune disorders ...

JGooch

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Showing the pharmacological relationship of T4 and T3

There has been some degree of controversy over how much T4 is equivalent to T3 and vice versa in pharmcological terms of the potential activity of either...

There has been some degree of controversy over how much T4 is equivalent to T3 a...

diogenes

Remembering•3 years ago

8 Replies

Looking for online T3 sources

Hi all! Asking for PMs with reliable sources for T3 -- thanks in advance!

windysea

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Self Medicating and your DR doing tests...

Hi All, So Ive a question. I self medicate with T3 only. I think I am peri menopausal, I want to see a GYNE and I assume they will run all sorts of blood tests...

Hi All, So Ive a question. I self medicate with T3 only. I think I am peri menop...

Zuzka1

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Investigating the Influence of Excipients on the Stability of Levothyroxine Sodium Pentahydrate

There has been a tiny rivulet of papers questioning the formulation of levothyroxine products. Time and again, the papers identify problems with excipients of...

There has been a tiny rivulet of papers questioning the formulation of levothyro...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

5 Replies

Desperate for advice

Hi all I need some help with next steps. I have u always believed I had hashimoto’s as my Levels fluctuate but never stay under active long enough to get...

Hi all I need some help with next steps. I have u always believed I had hashimot...

Paolatello

•3 years ago

8 Replies

propylthiouracil

Hi I've been put on 50mg 3 times of day propylthiouracil... anyone ever taken this for over active thyroid???

Hi I've been put on 50mg 3 times of day propylthiouracil... anyone ever taken th...

Flower1703

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Advice needed

Hey everyone out there Need some advice I’ve had my bloods come back and GP has dropped my meds from 100 mcg to 75 mcg I’ve been taking 75 mcg for a couple of...

Hey everyone out there Need some advice I’ve had my bloods come back and GP has ...

traceyvinall

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Positive steps to better educate medical students about thyroid conditions

Yesterday I took part in an online meeting with medical students from Hull/ York University (following a request for thyroid volunteers posted on the forum in...

Yesterday I took part in an online meeting with medical students from Hull/ York...

Buddy195

Administrator•3 years ago

7 Replies

Teva no longer suppling 25 dose

Hi I usually take 125 of Teva but my pharmacy has informed me that Teva no longer manufacture the 25 dose. Is this true as I can’t find any information to...

Hi I usually take 125 of Teva but my pharmacy has informed me that Teva no lon...

Wee_Bird

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Sublingual Levothyroxine?

Hi Has anyone tried dissolving Accord Levothyroxine under tongue please?

Topaz21

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Should I use Nature Throid past use by date etc?

I have some Nature Throid dated exp 3/21 does anyone know if it’s okay to use it, I know with a lot of meds it’s good for years later. I heard a lot of Nature...

I have some Nature Throid dated exp 3/21 does anyone know if it’s okay to use it...

ainslie

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Folate and B12

Does anyone know If low in range folate and B12 can make you feel anxious and jittery? My folate is 4(3.5-20.5) B12 is 400(150-883)

Does anyone know If low in range folate and B12 can make you feel anxious and ji...

130396

•3 years ago

21 Replies

GP won’t treat me what next ?!

So I had lots of symptoms so asked gp to run thyriod and they only tested TSH level. Paid for a private and got the below results. Just spoke to my doctor...

So I had lots of symptoms so asked gp to run thyriod and they only tested TSH le...

Sammiieees

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Had my antibodies test results! Finally!

My antibodies test was 600. Range 0-34 They are sending me for an urgent ultrasound on my thyroid. What are your thoughts about my results? The doctor...

My antibodies test was 600. Range 0-34 They are sending me for an urgent ultra...

CharlyMae

•3 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for June 2021

Achieving correct levothyroxine dose after thyroidectomy and the benefits of liquid formula

Any connection with under active thyroid and pulmonary embolism?

Anyone take ashwagandha?

Results

Vegan

TSH level 0.3 Is this too low?

Hypo to hyper?

A Win

Searching for Thyroid advice. Possibilities for alternative/holistic treatments?

Following on from my last post I can’t seem to upload the photos but the results are TSH - 0.81 range 0.3 - 5.5 T4 - 17 (10 - 22) T3 3.8 (3.

Blood test results Thyroid

Are you eating enough calories?

DIO2 test

Statins and levo

Possibly hypothyroid even with results in range?

Has anyone with Hashimotos who has had both jabs been tested for covid-19 antibodies?

Showing the pharmacological relationship of T4 and T3

Looking for online T3 sources

Self Medicating and your DR doing tests...

Investigating the Influence of Excipients on the Stability of Levothyroxine Sodium Pentahydrate

Desperate for advice

propylthiouracil

Advice needed

Positive steps to better educate medical students about thyroid conditions

Teva no longer suppling 25 dose

Sublingual Levothyroxine?

Should I use Nature Throid past use by date etc?

Folate and B12

GP won’t treat me what next ?!

Had my antibodies test results! Finally!

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