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Simulation model for Hashimoto's Autoimmune Thyroiditis disease

Way above my head - in every direction! The relevance is, I feel, very much that someone is looking. Hypotheses are being examined. And the tools of...

Way above my head - in every direction! The relevance is, I feel, very much tha...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

6 Replies

Lymphocyte Count

Is there any connection between a high Lymphocyte Count and Hashimoto's ? Reading my test result record my LC was normal until 2016 but in the 7 tests they...

Is there any connection between a high Lymphocyte Count and Hashimoto's ? Readin...

Emmastace

•3 years ago

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Spire Hospital. Bristol

I have been searching for the best endocrinologist in South West after being told by my GP to find which one I want to be referred to! Dr Andrew Johnson in...

I have been searching for the best endocrinologist in South West after being tol...

aliwt

•3 years ago

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Overgrown, split, dry cuticles - iron deficiency?

Can Iron deficiency or low ferritin cause dry splitting cuticles?

lisan1

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Is this thyroid related?

I am starting to learn that thyroid problems are linked with all kinds of other things and was just wondering if this blotchiness I get on my palms has a...

I am starting to learn that thyroid problems are linked with all kinds of other ...

PurpleNel

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Levo Increase

I have had a small increase of Levo of 13mcg per day. When am I likely to feel a difference? I feel like I might be feeling very minor differences, but nothing...

I have had a small increase of Levo of 13mcg per day. When am I likely to feel a...

Runner25

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Tonsil stones

Just a quick question can hypothyroid cause tonsil stones Even after you have had your tonsils removed Has anyone else ever experience this Have had...

Just a quick question can hypothyroid cause tonsil stones Even after you have ...

Crystalynn

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Have you suffered a reaction to a brand of Levothyroxine?

How many have had a reaction to Northstar Teva and Northstar Accord Tablets and Teva Liquid Levothyroxine? I suffer from itchy spots and hives from head,neck...

How many have had a reaction to Northstar Teva and Northstar Accord Tablets and ...

Spottyskin

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Plea for tips for thyroid pain?

Hi all, Currently suffering with what I think is an autoimmune flair given the pain and swelling I’m experiencing in the front of my neck. Really struggling...

Hi all, Currently suffering with what I think is an autoimmune flair given the ...

hjh88

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Gluten free oatmeal?

Gluten free oatmeal? yes or no. Some websites say it is okay and others say no oats at all.

Gluten free oatmeal? yes or no. Some websites say it is okay and others say no o...

Newandconfused13

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Pharmacological significance of extra-oral taste receptors

Every so often, I see a paper which seems odd enough to be interesting despite having no obvious application, at least not in the foreseeable future! Eur J...

Every so often, I see a paper which seems odd enough to be interesting despite h...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

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Confused by Vit D loading dose method

Hi! So I am deficient in vitamin D. My most recent result was 27 (30-200) back in November and based on my practice notes they do class me as deficient. I...

Hi! So I am deficient in vitamin D. My most recent result was 27 (30-200) back...

OudMood

•3 years ago

6 Replies

TPO antibodies will it grow into Hashi?

Hi! While killing time and waiting for my results, hopefully next week now 😬 wanted to ask… Have any of you had blood test with some antibodies but good TSH...

Hi! While killing time and waiting for my results, hopefully next week now 😬 wa...

OudMood

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Medichecks results

These are my latest results as doc couldn’t do them for me. I’ve felt shocking recently, thought my Ferritin was low but that was in the good range. I’ve got...

These are my latest results as doc couldn’t do them for me. I’ve felt shocking r...

Tinacros

•3 years ago

38 Replies

Antibiotics, UTI and Hashimoto’s

I have been given antibiotics for a UTI and they made me feel really awful. I read an article about certain antibiotics, esp for urine infections not being a...

I have been given antibiotics for a UTI and they made me feel really awful. I re...

MariaStrawCinar

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Over medicated but still side effects of hypo?

I have changed my dose from 175mcg levothyroxine to 150mcg about 7 weeks ago as my TSH was very low (0.01) and my T4 was above range (23.4). I have been on...

I have changed my dose from 175mcg levothyroxine to 150mcg about 7 weeks ago as ...

Gymbuni

•3 years ago

28 Replies

tiredness at 71

Is it normal aged 71 to feel lively in the morning and then wiped out in the afternoon? Am I asking too much to feel normal all day?

Is it normal aged 71 to feel lively in the morning and then wiped out in the aft...

mstp

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Thyroid issue

Anyone prescribed Levothyroxine plus HRT (estrogen/progesterone patch) to help alleviate joint and muscle pain post menopause. If so, has it had a positive...

Anyone prescribed Levothyroxine plus HRT (estrogen/progesterone patch) to help ...

Tre55

•3 years ago

9 Replies

When is the best point during my cycle and time of day to take a Menopause blood test to rule this out as a cause of thyroid symptoms?

I potentially have thyroiditis and/or Hashimoto’s with an underactive thryoid shown by TSH & antibodies on several previous blood tests. My GP wants me to...

I potentially have thyroiditis and/or Hashimoto’s with an underactive thryoid sh...

sunshineisbetter

•3 years ago

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Is Friday morning too late to send off a finger prick test?

Hi, I was wondering if Friday is too late to send off FPT. I have been without transport for last week, & will have to walk to shops tomorrow, thereafter I...

Hi, I was wondering if Friday is too late to send off FPT. I have been without t...

Jenny583

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Getting hospital blood results

Recently had to attend A&E twice and had lots of blood tests but was not advised of any results though I asked. Also because I am under an Endocrinologist for...

Recently had to attend A&E twice and had lots of blood tests but was not advised...

MichelleHarris

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Update after phone appointment

The doctor I spoke to today is a GP in training and going to be a good one I think. She said that she didn’t want to leave me suffering just because of a...

The doctor I spoke to today is a GP in training and going to be a good one I thi...

Pastelart

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Would it be safe to treat the symptoms with levothyroxin with no GP advice?

Hi, I’m 23 years old who been dealing with thyroid symptoms for about 4 years. For a past years I been stuck with unusual fatigue seeing doctors and getting no...

Hi, I’m 23 years old who been dealing with thyroid symptoms for about 4 years. F...

C4T74C3

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Problems taking Armour

Has anyone had problems transferring to armour? I have had to start taking armour, 3 grain, after the withdrawal of naturethroid,. I have been on the for about...

Has anyone had problems transferring to armour? I have had to start taking armou...

Katkrap

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Unsubscribe.

I want to unsubscribe completely. Not a question, a demand.

Hidden

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Any Advice on Transitioning to Armour?

Hello everyone! I’m eighteen months into a Hashimotos medication journey and have reached the point where I’m ready to try Armour in the hope it alleviates the...

Hello everyone! I’m eighteen months into a Hashimotos medication journey and hav...

HarlesBarles

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Two weeks into T3 Trial - what's 'normal'?

Hi all, I'm a couple of weeks into taking T3 - I am following my consultant's guidance in that I have reduced my T4 dose from 137/150 on alternate days to 125...

Hi all, I'm a couple of weeks into taking T3 - I am following my consultant's g...

Thyroidrunner

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Have had enough of GP - advice for sourcing on T3 and starting T4

So after over a year of working with GO and 1 endo appointment, I have finally come to the end of my tether. Actually extremely emotional after last call from...

So after over a year of working with GO and 1 endo appointment, I have finally c...

Trisha15

•3 years ago

4 Replies

What dose of daily iodine is recommended in hypothyroid?

What dose of daily iodine is recommended in hypothyroid? I have an iodine supplement that lists 150 mcg (micrograms) of iodine as 100% of the Daily Value but I...

What dose of daily iodine is recommended in hypothyroid? I have an iodine supple...

rjb112

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Blood test results

Hi everyone. Could you take a look at my test results and advise accordingly? I am not taking any thyroid medication. T3 97.3 (97 - 169) T4 4.98 (5.53 -......

Hi everyone. Could you take a look at my test results and advise accordingly? I ...

patez

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for September 2021

Simulation model for Hashimoto's Autoimmune Thyroiditis disease

Lymphocyte Count

Spire Hospital. Bristol

Overgrown, split, dry cuticles - iron deficiency?

Is this thyroid related?

Levo Increase

Tonsil stones

Have you suffered a reaction to a brand of Levothyroxine?

Plea for tips for thyroid pain?

Gluten free oatmeal?

Pharmacological significance of extra-oral taste receptors

Confused by Vit D loading dose method

TPO antibodies will it grow into Hashi?

Medichecks results

Antibiotics, UTI and Hashimoto’s

Over medicated but still side effects of hypo?

tiredness at 71

Thyroid issue

When is the best point during my cycle and time of day to take a Menopause blood test to rule this out as a cause of thyroid symptoms?

Is Friday morning too late to send off a finger prick test?

Getting hospital blood results

Update after phone appointment

Would it be safe to treat the symptoms with levothyroxin with no GP advice?

Problems taking Armour

Unsubscribe.

Any Advice on Transitioning to Armour?

Two weeks into T3 Trial - what's 'normal'?

Have had enough of GP - advice for sourcing on T3 and starting T4

What dose of daily iodine is recommended in hypothyroid?

Blood test results

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