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Too much Levothyroxine and GPs/endocrinologist in Windsor/Maidenhead & Berkshire.

Hi all My first post here - and am new to this (finding a bit overwhelming, desperate and lonely in this - also hope this is not too rambling). I was...

Hi all My first post here - and am new to this (finding a bit overwhelming, desp...

pebblesh

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Blood results possible too much t3

Hi there, Please can anyone advice me as what to do as I cannot seem to get well this last nearly two years. I have only had telephone conversations with my...

Hi there, Please can anyone advice me as what to do as I cannot seem to get wel...

Soprano67

•3 years ago

67 Replies

Prednisolone steroid & Hypo/Hashi

I've just been prescribed Prednisolone steroid for a skin rash but I've read online that there's a few studies which indicate prednisolone interferes with the...

I've just been prescribed Prednisolone steroid for a skin rash but I've read onl...

Minimouse1

•3 years ago

10 Replies

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Cortisol tests

Hi everyone! Haven't done yet cortisol saliva this year. But made others at first. Are there optimal levels for morning blood cortisol? My test came back...

Hi everyone! Haven't done yet cortisol saliva this year. But made others at firs...

Viv123

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Graves specialists in London or Exeter

I have got the list of endos from Thyroid UK. If you have seen a good Graves specialist (an endo or an auto-immune specialist) in London or Exeter, could you...

I have got the list of endos from Thyroid UK. If you have seen a good Graves spe...

bgar11

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Same brand levothyroxine

Wondering if anyone can help - should I be on the same brand of levothyroxine all the time? It changes, have had a prescription filled with 2 different......

Wondering if anyone can help - should I be on the same brand of levothyroxine al...

Tanshallskylark

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Endotheroad with my endocrinologist

My endocrinologist has said that my thyroid situation is “as good as it’s going to get” and has referred me to a haematologist to investigate ongoing low...

My endocrinologist has said that my thyroid situation is “as good as it’s going...

underact15

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Low T3 and T4

Any advice on how I can improve my T3 & T4 in the range without further suppressing my TSH. Also what vitamin supplements are advised? Any help would be...

Any advice on how I can improve my T3 & T4 in the range without further suppress...

Esinedharry

•3 years ago

11 Replies

NHS T3

I thought I would share this. To my total amazement my GP has agreed to Rx my T3 on NHS. 5mcg 3 times daily. It hasn’t been plain sailing to get here though,...

I thought I would share this. To my total amazement my GP has agreed to Rx my T3...

Fluffyone

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Vitamin e

Just bought some Delta Fraction Tocotrienols 125mg recommended by a knowledgeable friend. Does anyone have any views on these? Thanks.

Just bought some Delta Fraction Tocotrienols 125mg recommended by a knowledgeabl...

Hidden

•3 years ago

4 Replies

For heavens sake!

Is it any wonder we are always battling ignorance? This is the advice on the patient info website It doesn’t matter if you have taken your thyroid medication...

Is it any wonder we are always battling ignorance? This is the advice on the pat...

CaroleM-A

•3 years ago

36 Replies

Is it possible to feel worse over the years having previously felt ok on levothyroxine only?!

I’m going to post my latest blood test results soon (still waiting for a few) but something I’ve been wondering about is this….is it possible to gradually feel...

I’m going to post my latest blood test results soon (still waiting for a few) bu...

underact15

•3 years ago

27 Replies

TPO advice please.

Hello all, I’m asking. For a friend who has been hypo for 11 years. She’s received her results of 540 when the range was 0-60. She’s wondering what could...

Hello all, I’m asking. For a friend who has been hypo for 11 years. She’s rece...

EbonyEvans

•3 years ago

12 Replies

I just don't understand this change in test results!

Hi there! Just joined this site, hope someone can assist me i n understanding! Been on Levothyroxine for prob 30 years, 100 mcg daily. Never had a med...

Hi there! Just joined this site, hope someone can assist me i n understanding! ...

Kdbear

•3 years ago

2 Replies

LIOTHYRONINE SODIUM (Generic) by Sigma Pharm (T3) contains Mannitol - What?

Hi all, I've started using T3 and I got the 5mcg pills from Sigma Pharm. I've just looked up what's in them and found that they contain mannitol. So I've...

Hi all, I've started using T3 and I got the 5mcg pills from Sigma Pharm. I've j...

June25

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Hashimotos - Diet Advice

I have been trying to help my thyroid through diet for a long time and am seeing no change, in fact for the past 4 months I have eliminated gluten, dairy and...

I have been trying to help my thyroid through diet for a long time and am seeing...

HarrietJW

•3 years ago

5 Replies

More students hoping to train as doctors

Sadly I am not sure that we will get any improvement as a result . Can anyone out there give me some hope ?

Sadly I am not sure that we will get any improvement as a result . Can anyone ...

Gcart

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Unable to get out of hypothyroid state no matter what!

i have quite the story. In 2018 I (mistakingly, I didn’t know how to properly lose weight then) crash dieted and dropped a ton of weight over a year. Because...

i have quite the story. In 2018 I (mistakingly, I didn’t know how to properly lo...

ChucklesWalrus

•3 years ago

47 Replies

Need new NDT supplier!

Hello, My supplier of NDT has run out and I am trying to source some more asap. Please could someone message me your supplier if you have any leads. Thank......

Hello, My supplier of NDT has run out and I am trying to source some more asap. ...

HarrietJW

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Is Armour Thyroid the only trustworthy brand?

I would like to try a natural thyroid alternative to Levothyroxine. Am I best to stick with the Armour Thyroid brand to guarantee the purity? I see there are...

I would like to try a natural thyroid alternative to Levothyroxine. Am I best to...

Dylan57

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Advice

Hi I posted the other day regarding my Thyroid levels, TSH was 6.5. The doctor wanted to test again a week later, my levels have further increased to 15.6...

Hi I posted the other day regarding my Thyroid levels, TSH was 6.5. The doctor ...

Henson1980

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Shocked by son-in-law's diagnosis of GBS

We have been very worried about my son-in-law's mystery illness. A few months ago he started having burning sensations in his hands and feet followed by...

We have been very worried about my son-in-law's mystery illness. A few months a...

Mugs19

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Soft swelling above collarbone

Good afternoon to All you fabulous knowledgeable people. What an amazing group you all are. I have a question which I hope you might throw some light on for...

Good afternoon to All you fabulous knowledgeable people. What an amazing group ...

db16

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Tim Spector

Has anyone followed Tim Spector & Zoe Very interesting topics on food, specifically microbiomes! http://www.tim-spector.co.uk

Has anyone followed Tim Spector & Zoe Very interesting topics on food, specifica...

Rosie2021

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Variations in lab ranges for TSH receptor antibodies

The range for the TSH Receptor Antibodies in my daughter's blood results at the beginning of Dec 2020 was 0-2 IU/L and her result was 3.51 (so high). Tested...

The range for the TSH Receptor Antibodies in my daughter's blood results at the ...

bgar11

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Collective nouns for endocrinologists... and how do I manage the endo man?

Hi - I hope everyone is well. I've run out of patience with my NHS endo. I requested a dose increase by email in early july on the back of my latest test...

Hi - I hope everyone is well. I've run out of patience with my NHS endo. I req...

Lotika

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Food to avoid

Hi everyone, I have had an underactive thyroid for about 4 years and I'm sure as many of you can relate have just learned to deal with the side affects....

Hi everyone, I have had an underactive thyroid for about 4 years and I'm sure a...

Kelly_Macc

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Abandoned

Had brain surgery in 2014 (3rd Ventriculostomy) for Cavernoma on Brain Stem that had caused Hydrocephalus. Following which my previous good health...

Had brain surgery in 2014 (3rd Ventriculostomy) for Cavernoma on Brain Stem that...

Majormark

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Overactive metabolism

If you have over medicated of thyroxine for a while and bloods reflect that,can, if you have antibiotics your metabolism affect how you feel when taking...

If you have over medicated of thyroxine for a while and bloods reflect that,can,...

susiebow

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Attitudes and perceptions of health professionals towards management of hypothyroidism in general practice: a qualitative interview study

You may have already seen this study which interviewed GPs, nurses and pharmacists about treating patients with hypothyroidism Hope the link works!...

You may have already seen this study which interviewed GPs, nurses and pharmacis...

CaroleM-A

•3 years ago

15 Replies

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All posts for August 2021

Too much Levothyroxine and GPs/endocrinologist in Windsor/Maidenhead & Berkshire.

Blood results possible too much t3

Prednisolone steroid & Hypo/Hashi

Cortisol tests

Graves specialists in London or Exeter

Same brand levothyroxine

Endotheroad with my endocrinologist

Low T3 and T4

NHS T3

Vitamin e

For heavens sake!

Is it possible to feel worse over the years having previously felt ok on levothyroxine only?!

TPO advice please.

I just don't understand this change in test results!

LIOTHYRONINE SODIUM (Generic) by Sigma Pharm (T3) contains Mannitol - What?

Hashimotos - Diet Advice

More students hoping to train as doctors

Unable to get out of hypothyroid state no matter what!

Need new NDT supplier!

Is Armour Thyroid the only trustworthy brand?

Advice

Shocked by son-in-law's diagnosis of GBS

Soft swelling above collarbone

Tim Spector

Variations in lab ranges for TSH receptor antibodies

Collective nouns for endocrinologists... and how do I manage the endo man?

Food to avoid

Abandoned

Overactive metabolism

Attitudes and perceptions of health professionals towards management of hypothyroidism in general practice: a qualitative interview study

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