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Amalgam fillings

Anyone else concerned about the amount of amalgam fillings they’ve received over the years? As per my post earlier I’ve now learn that those of us with...

Anyone else concerned about the amount of amalgam fillings they’ve received over...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Mercury

Hi, so I’m still learning about Hashimotos and have read that our thyroids store mercury. So we can’t detox as easily as people with Hashimotos. Any tips on a...

Hi, so I’m still learning about Hashimotos and have read that our thyroids store...

Hidden

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Selenium

Hello, I have seen there is a new form of selenium supplements available derived from mustard seeds. Has anyone tried this form of selenium and has it proved...

Hello, I have seen there is a new form of selenium supplements available derived...

Martina

•3 years ago

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Can increase in levothyroxine cause sore throat?

Hi All, In April my levothyroxine was increased from 50 microgram to 100microgram. Since then i've had sore throat and found myself waking in the night fasping...

Hi All, In April my levothyroxine was increased from 50 microgram to 100microgra...

noteboo

•3 years ago

37 Replies

Hand stiffness and weak arms

Just a random one but been suffering with stiff hands in mornings for awhile now, also forearms get weak if I use for too long, example just peeling potatoes...

Just a random one but been suffering with stiff hands in mornings for awhile now...

sbadd

•3 years ago

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Hi help greatly appreciated . Nephew had risky open heart surgery . Refused pip . Any advice . Just at appealing stage now

Hi my nephew went through hell waiting for surgery. Told he may die . Then again the operation may kill him . He survived and is on tablets for life and out...

Hi my nephew went through hell waiting for surgery. Told he may die . Then agai...

poppppy

•3 years ago

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Whats going on with me (long)

I don’t even know where to start with my issue because its so bazaar and annoying. Two months ago I went to see a neurologist about a weird burning skin...

I don’t even know where to start with my issue because its so bazaar and annoyin...

Batty1

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Help please! Dangerous Medication induced hyperthyroid symptoms

How do I reverse extreme and dangerous hyperthyroid effects from being over medicated? I started seeing my endocrinologist’s PA in between his visits. She...

How do I reverse extreme and dangerous hyperthyroid effects from being over medi...

Lizardberry20

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Could I have your opinion on these results please?

I'm 61, stones overweight despite under 1000 calories maintenance for years. Have 90% of hypothyroid symptoms, but doctors insist on relying on the 'normal'...

I'm 61, stones overweight despite under 1000 calories maintenance for years. Hav...

Featherdown

•3 years ago

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Pregnant on t3 only - nhs advice? Anyone know Burnley/Calderdale endos?

Hi everyone I’ve managed to get pregnant after getting my levels correct on t3 only. (Big yay!) I’m worried that when I go through antenatal I’ll be referred...

Hi everyone I’ve managed to get pregnant after getting my levels correct on t3 ...

Frances0008

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Starting to take my thyroid issues seriously! Any help would be appreciated.

I’ve had thyroid issues for about five years and I never really cared but they have to continue to increase my dosage so now it’s getting me to think. I’m now...

I’ve had thyroid issues for about five years and I never really cared but they h...

GinaR86

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Berberine

I have been reading scientific papers about the anti inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of Berberine. Eg. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33135395/...

I have been reading scientific papers about the anti inflammatory and immunomodu...

asiatic

•3 years ago

63 Replies

Please help with my results

Hello All. I live in The US and was hoping for some help on my blood work. I am seeing a functional practitioner for my Hashimoto but had to find another...

Hello All. I live in The US and was hoping for some help on my blood work. I am ...

TXFiona

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Been given a dose increase at last

Almost 3 months after starting Levothyroxine 25 micrograms, I followed advice given on this forum and wrote to my doctor pointing out guidelines , quoting Dr...

Almost 3 months after starting Levothyroxine 25 micrograms, I followed advice gi...

Pastelart

•3 years ago

23 Replies

TSH higher after Levothyroxine

Hello, How is it possible that after 8 weeks between one and another bloods test my TSH is 3.66 from being a a range of 2. I'm on 50mcg Levo. I was just...

Hello, How is it possible that after 8 weeks between one and another bloods tes...

bajmon

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Meta-analysis link for low/suppressed TSH please

Hi I am currently on T3 45mcg daily. My most recent bloods show a TSH of 0.01 and FT3 of 4.9 taken fasting with a split dose 10 hours before at 9am. I do not...

Hi I am currently on T3 45mcg daily. My most recent bloods show a TSH of 0.01 an...

DGHT

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Healthwatch England have a survey - PLEASE complete it!

Healthwatch England are supportive of the patient groups' T3 campaign, as they have heard of the awful situation experienced by patients who've had their T3...

Healthwatch England are supportive of the patient groups' T3 campaign, as they h...

TaraJR

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Ferritin/Folacin confusion

Latest blood test results. Ferritin 155ug//L (Range 13 - 150) Folate 7.4 ug/L (Range over 2.9) I take Folacin 400 ug but is this Folate or Ferritin...

Latest blood test results. Ferritin 155ug//L (Range 13 - 150) Folate ...

Utterlyfedup

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Help with Results going into to endo meeting next week

I am on NDT 60mg taking it divided 2 x per day, and overall I am feeling pretty good as it pertains to my hypothyroidism though there may be some times later...

I am on NDT 60mg taking it divided 2 x per day, and overall I am feeling pretty ...

TiredNRetired

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Query on thyroxine and metformin

Hi all, I’m diagnosed hypothyroid with TSH 3.65, normal free T3 but low free T4. I’m on 100mg of thyroxine but I feel that I have been gaining weight despite...

Hi all, I’m diagnosed hypothyroid with TSH 3.65, normal free T3 but low free T4....

TGJL

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Help with results please

Have just got my Medichecks results back (thanks to the lovely people here...didn't even know that was an option). Never thought I would be celebrating...

Have just got my Medichecks results back (thanks to the lovely people here...did...

PurpleNel

•3 years ago

21 Replies

6 weeks on medication long enough?

6 weeks on medication T4. Not retested yet. Symptoms wise. Hip pain is less. I'm maybe feeling slighy warmer hard to tell with this hot weather at moment. But...

6 weeks on medication T4. Not retested yet. Symptoms wise. Hip pain is less. I'm...

Jump1

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Can anybody help me with my t3 results?

08.30 last week I had my blood test. I am on my absolute minimum 2x20 a day. My old gp has retired but changed my prescription before he left to 20+10 a day...

08.30 last week I had my blood test. I am on my absolute minimum 2x20 a day. My ...

kissemiss

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Daughter's Thyroid and Hormone Results

Hi my daughter had some hormone test at the doctors as she is not feeling very good. They were done on day 21 of her cycle. Whilst there they said they would...

Hi my daughter had some hormone test at the doctors as she is not feeling very g...

lucylocks

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Urgent! T3, T4 or NDT source needed

Please could someone advise me on how to find a reliable source of either Thyroxine, T3, or a good quality NDT like S thyroid - for example, without...

Please could someone advise me on how to find a reliable source of either Thyrox...

Jenny583

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Help with blood test results please

I had an appointment with an nhs Endo in June. She arranged b/t and I’m just posting the results now as I haven’t felt up to dealing with it. Please could...

I had an appointment with an nhs Endo in June. She arranged b/t and I’m just p...

Oakwood4321

•3 years ago

7 Replies

THYBON HENNING

Hi all - Just went to re order Thybon Henning Liothyronin from germany and website says they cant now post to Uk due to Brexit .... Can anyone recc any...

Hi all - Just went to re order Thybon Henning Liothyronin from germany and websi...

cazza1001

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Hashimotos/hypothyroidism low calcium?

Hi, I just did a private blood test to check calcium as I am so exhausted a lot of the time and I do get pain in my throat a lot (not swallowing) around my...

Hi, I just did a private blood test to check calcium as I am so exhausted a lot ...

Cade83

•3 years ago

13 Replies

latest blood results

Hi everyone last year just at the beginning of covid i had an accident and smashed my shoulder it's still not right at first didn't feel too bad but over the...

Hi everyone last year just at the beginning of covid i had an accident and smash...

foxyeyes

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Test Results - now what?

I am very new to this, but have found some good information and great suggestions here. I decided to go ahead and order a private thyroid test (finger prick)....

I am very new to this, but have found some good information and great suggestion...

Recon

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for July 2021

Amalgam fillings

Mercury

Selenium

Can increase in levothyroxine cause sore throat?

Hand stiffness and weak arms

Hi help greatly appreciated . Nephew had risky open heart surgery . Refused pip . Any advice . Just at appealing stage now

Whats going on with me (long)

Help please! Dangerous Medication induced hyperthyroid symptoms

Could I have your opinion on these results please?

Pregnant on t3 only - nhs advice? Anyone know Burnley/Calderdale endos?

Starting to take my thyroid issues seriously! Any help would be appreciated.

Berberine

Please help with my results

Been given a dose increase at last

TSH higher after Levothyroxine

Meta-analysis link for low/suppressed TSH please

Healthwatch England have a survey - PLEASE complete it!

Ferritin/Folacin confusion

Help with Results going into to endo meeting next week

Query on thyroxine and metformin

Help with results please

6 weeks on medication long enough?

Can anybody help me with my t3 results?

Daughter's Thyroid and Hormone Results

Urgent! T3, T4 or NDT source needed

Help with blood test results please

THYBON HENNING

Hashimotos/hypothyroidism low calcium?

latest blood results

Test Results - now what?

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