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Itchy and Breathless

Hi Just wanted some advice, I joined this forum a few weeks ago, I was experiencing itching after a dose increase from 75 to 100mcg. My GP put me on an...

Hi Just wanted some advice, I joined this forum a few weeks ago, I was experienc...

Sparklingsunshine

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Endocrinologist

Hi I can’t get any email mentioned on here to work. Can admin please pm me a list of endocrinologists. I need one who will see me face to face. Thanks.

Hi I can’t get any email mentioned on here to work. Can admin please pm me a li...

Milkyway88

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Does increasing dose give you depressive symptoms or brain fog/ derealization?

I’ve upped my dose form 75mg to 100mg of Levo and my depression is worse again and everything thing seems extremely pointless . I only upped it 6 days ago....

I’ve upped my dose form 75mg to 100mg of Levo and my depression is worse again a...

Angie10116

•3 years ago

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How to deal with low ferritin

My ferritin is around 42 I think, (low range) and I’m wondering how to supplement that. I had a full iron panel done and it all came back okay. It’s just the...

My ferritin is around 42 I think, (low range) and I’m wondering how to supplemen...

Angie10116

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Endocrinologist

Does anyone have any knowledge of a thyroid endocrinologist who is actually seeing patients face to face please? Please PM if you can help with suggestions....

Does anyone have any knowledge of a thyroid endocrinologist who is actually seei...

Milkyway88

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Overmedicated please advise

Hi all, My bloods test show its too high and been adviced to reduce doses, btw Im not feeling ok .. I was on 125 mcg for ~ 8 wks then increased 150 mcg 2 days,...

Hi all, My bloods test show its too high and been adviced to reduce doses, btw I...

Snqanq

•3 years ago

12 Replies

IRON, severe hair loss, 2.5TSH - what to tackle first?

Good morning all - I had a question re iron deficiency and most likely incorrect t4 dosage. For a few weeks now, I have experience SEVERE hair loss- probably...

Good morning all - I had a question re iron deficiency and most likely incorrect...

Ivanab

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Dr S or Dr P equivalent?

Hi all Some of us were lucky enough to find either Dr P (Peatfield) or Dr S (Skinner) who showed us the way to better health despite the endo-view of Thyroid...

Hi all Some of us were lucky enough to find either Dr P (Peatfield) or Dr S (Ski...

Jacs

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Changing from Thyro Active to Thyro Gold any advice?

Just wondering how people have approached this? Thyro Gold being completely different in content I’ve a rough idea but know it’s yet another suck it and see....

Just wondering how people have approached this? Thyro Gold being completely diff...

Jodypody

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Dr Frey Country Health

I am considering consulting with Dr Frey of Country Health and would appreciate any views from anyone who has consulted or used the services of the clinic. I...

I am considering consulting with Dr Frey of Country Health and would appreciate ...

Katrina999666

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Hypo With Palpitations..

Hello all. I haven't been on in awhile but now I'm having issues and would like to pick your brains...I would like to know if heart palpitations can be a sign...

Hello all. I haven't been on in awhile but now I'm having issues and would like ...

MightyMay

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Re cap on vitamins please.

Hi, I used to take regular supplements as per the great guidance on here. However, the supplements added up, in cost too, and tbh I just got fed up of...

Hi, I used to take regular supplements as per the great guidance on here. Howev...

Pastille

•3 years ago

34 Replies

Sickness benefit

I’m just wondering if a underacticve thyroid is actually classed as an illness and can you claim sickness benefit for it as I think with all the symptoms you...

I’m just wondering if a underacticve thyroid is actually classed as an illness a...

Baileyleigh123

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Dr wants to diagnose functional neurological disorder. Can I object/refuse? Any advice welcome.

Hi Following on from my itchy/tingling feet I had a gp call. My tsh & t4 came back as 0.01 and 15.7 (8-19.1). She wanted to reduce thyroxine. On 150mcg which...

Hi Following on from my itchy/tingling feet I had a gp call. My tsh & t4 came b...

BiscuitBaby

•3 years ago

29 Replies

Excess B12 in blood

Hello everyone, I've been lurking here for a while and have learned a lot, so thanks to everyone. But this is my first post. I have Hashimoto's and seem to...

Hello everyone, I've been lurking here for a while and have learned a lot, so th...

Belgo-Brit

•3 years ago

9 Replies

First GP appointment advice on what to ask please

The receptionist at my gp surgery told me that my blood tests showed that I had an under active thyroid and vitamin b12 deficiency. I have an appointment...

The receptionist at my gp surgery told me that my blood tests showed that I had ...

Mst27

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Hashi Patients - Can Use NDT or Not?

Greetings dear folks! I have read that NDT should not be used by Hashi people - as it is very close to our own thyroid and the autoimmune system will attack...

Greetings dear folks! I have read that NDT should not be used by Hashi people - ...

ASkepticalConsumer

•3 years ago

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Calcitonin , is this the main cause for lingering symptoms in spite of taking levo?

I've done some research on my own and still fail to answer this particular question: why is CALCITONIN (an hormone coming from our Thyroid) completely...

I've done some research on my own and still fail to answer this particular quest...

Alejandrita17

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Should I use potentially skewed blood results for virtual appt tonight?

Virtual appt with recommended endo tonight!! However my most recent blood tests taken Oct 19 I suspect are skewed by not following every single recommendation...

Virtual appt with recommended endo tonight!! However my most recent blood tests ...

Moog77

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Advice on these endocrinologists in Colchester/Ipswich re T3 prescriptions

Can anyone private message me on any advice they have re Charles Bodmer or Damian Morris at Colchester/Ipswich hospitals respectively, specifically regarding...

Can anyone private message me on any advice they have re Charles Bodmer or Damia...

Red86

•3 years ago

1 Reply

David Ford video for TAW

David Ford, a performer, has kindly created a video about his life and his hypothyroidism for Thyroid Awareness Week and used eyeliner for our #Wingingit...

David Ford, a performer, has kindly created a video about his life and his hypo...

lynmynott

Partner•3 years ago

5 Replies

Advice please when to take supplements

Hi everyone Thank you all for your kind valuable advice. I rescheduled my Endo appointment now appt 2 Dec but I’m on a wait list too. Hoping to do bloods...

Hi everyone Thank you all for your kind valuable advice. I rescheduled my Endo ...

Anic

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Plant Sterols and Levothyroxine

Being hypothyroid my cholesterol levels have been quite high-last reading was 7, 2 years ago. Have been using a proactive margerine as don't want to go on...

Being hypothyroid my cholesterol levels have been quite high-last reading was 7...

celticlady

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Myths-of-hypothyroidism

The following link was by a scientific Adviser to Thyroiduk.org.uk before his accidental demise. It is regarding 'myths' of hypo....

The following link was by a scientific Adviser to Thyroiduk.org.uk before his ac...

shaws

Administrator•3 years ago

2 Replies

Low Temperature

As advised on another post about low temperature these are my results in September. TSH 0.06, ft4 13.9, ft3 3.5, Vit D 67.

As advised on another post about low temperature these are my results in Septemb...

Summer64

•3 years ago

10 Replies

What do I need to stop taking before bloods tests?

Not sure what to stop taking and when before thyroid and B12, D and folate tests. Biotin I gather but my other B's? and what about the T3 I am on - do i just...

Not sure what to stop taking and when before thyroid and B12, D and folate tests...

Tuxi1

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Article on vitamin d levels

Did anyone see this on Apple News today https://apple.news/ApDQ7jJwgQsudpWUP3FjbnA

Did anyone see this on Apple News today https://apple.news/ApDQ7jJwgQsudpWUP3Fjb...

Pastelart

•3 years ago

22 Replies

How to tell my doctor I actually feel better without Levothyroxine?

Hi everyone, I’m back after being away for a while from any type of deterrent…the more I read about hypothyroidism, the more I was getting consumed. Lot’s of...

Hi everyone, I’m back after being away for a while from any type of deterrent…th...

JonesTheAverage

•3 years ago

8 Replies

What questions for GP?

Hi, Thank you all for previous responses. I have an appointment with GP next week where I’ll be discussing the results from private results. I know (thanks to...

Hi, Thank you all for previous responses. I have an appointment with GP next wee...

Dandelade

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Bone density check

I thought k would update you all on my progress with "educating" my Endo. Give him his due he is very happy having an informed conversation around results...

I thought k would update you all on my progress with "educating" my Endo. Give h...

twizzle303

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for October 2021

Itchy and Breathless

Endocrinologist

Does increasing dose give you depressive symptoms or brain fog/ derealization?

How to deal with low ferritin

Endocrinologist

Overmedicated please advise

IRON, severe hair loss, 2.5TSH - what to tackle first?

Dr S or Dr P equivalent?

Changing from Thyro Active to Thyro Gold any advice?

Dr Frey Country Health

Hypo With Palpitations..

Re cap on vitamins please.

Sickness benefit

Dr wants to diagnose functional neurological disorder. Can I object/refuse? Any advice welcome.

Excess B12 in blood

First GP appointment advice on what to ask please

Hashi Patients - Can Use NDT or Not?

Calcitonin , is this the main cause for lingering symptoms in spite of taking levo?

Should I use potentially skewed blood results for virtual appt tonight?

Advice on these endocrinologists in Colchester/Ipswich re T3 prescriptions

David Ford video for TAW

Advice please when to take supplements

Plant Sterols and Levothyroxine

Myths-of-hypothyroidism

Low Temperature

What do I need to stop taking before bloods tests?

Article on vitamin d levels

How to tell my doctor I actually feel better without Levothyroxine?

What questions for GP?

Bone density check

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