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Which blood tests to take?

I’m due to see my doctor again in a couple of weeks, and whilst I’m due to do a full thyroid panel, I’m conscious that various advice on here has also advised...

I’m due to see my doctor again in a couple of weeks, and whilst I’m due to do a...

JonnyA

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Graves & TED - RAI or Thyroidectomy

Hi, I have had Grave Disease for around 5 years now and in the beginning had high doses of Carbimazole, but for the last 3 1/2 years been on 5 mg per day and...

Hi, I have had Grave Disease for around 5 years now and in the beginning had hi...

Darto76

•3 years ago

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Alice Godfrey video - Thyroid Awareness Week

Bitesize video from Alice Godfrey, Nutritionist, about Gluten and the Thyroid - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ADkjjR02b4

Bitesize video from Alice Godfrey, Nutritionist, about Gluten and the Thyroid - ...

lynmynott

Partner•3 years ago

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Iron intake and peripheral neuropathy.

Hi everyone, I've been taking iron for a couple of weeks so that I can increase my ferritin (currently at 13). BUT my neuropathies have gone WORSE than ever...

Hi everyone, I've been taking iron for a couple of weeks so that I can increase ...

Alejandrita17

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Thyroid readings

So despite all my thyroid issues and my ENT being of the opinion from my previous blood tests that my thyroid function was off. My latest blood test has come...

So despite all my thyroid issues and my ENT being of the opinion from my previou...

cjbroon

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Message from GP Refusing to Give My Sister a Full Thyroid Panel

Hi Everyone, I want to ask for advice on how my sister can persuade her GP to give her the thyroid tests she needs. She's 46 and has suffered from fatigue,...

Hi Everyone, I want to ask for advice on how my sister can persuade her GP to g...

Peggy427

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Test results

Hi again! I’ve just received my latest test results from Monitor My Health am currently on 75 micrograms of Levothyroxine and have a phone appointment booked...

Hi again! I’ve just received my latest test results from Monitor My Health am cu...

Pastelart

•3 years ago

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Efficacy and Safety of Once Weekly Thyroxine as Compared to Daily Thyroxine in Managing Primary Hypothyroidism: A Systematic Review +

Over the years there have been many mentions of the possibility of once-a-week dosing with levothyroxine. I have always found it questionable. Seemed to be...

Over the years there have been many mentions of the possibility of once-a-week d...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

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The thyroid hormone converting enzyme human deiodinase 1 is inhibited by gold ions from inorganic salts, organic substances, ...

All that glisters… Not in the least clear whether this is likely to be of interest or significance to anyone. But I do think that the impact of anything on...

All that glisters… Not in the least clear whether this is likely to be of intere...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

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Antibiotics

I had a tetanus jab and a course of antibiotics, 500mg 3 times a day. Which finished 17th September. I'm still experiencing wrist and hand pain, feeling...

I had a tetanus jab and a course of antibiotics, 500mg 3 times a day. Which fini...

Geegee777

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Grateful beyond words

I just wanted to thank everyone here who has advised or supported me so far on this journey. I saw a GP from the ThyroidUK list today and have been prescribed...

I just wanted to thank everyone here who has advised or supported me so far on t...

Horsey07

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Treating the lab results- NOT the patient

This is a general comment on the way many GPs are tackling the thyroid. Faced with an insufficiency of knowledge in the General Medical Profession- they are...

This is a general comment on the way many GPs are tackling the thyroid. Faced wi...

Charlie-Farley

•3 years ago

35 Replies

Private Endo Harrogate

Has anyone had appointments with Dr Peter Hammond , Endocrinologist in Harrogate area? Apparently he may also treat patients in Oxford too?? Please can you...

Has anyone had appointments with Dr Peter Hammond , Endocrinologist in Harrogat...

JAE69

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Looking for Thyroid S

Just came across a website saying they are selling thyroid s in the uk.... Does anyone know if this is legit please?

Just came across a website saying they are selling thyroid s in the uk.... Does ...

elsa142

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Timing Of Blood Test

Hi I've been asked to book in for repeat bloods by my GP following a Levo dose increase. My last lot were 4 October. I see the advice is between 6-8 weeks....

Hi I've been asked to book in for repeat bloods by my GP following a Levo dose ...

Sparklingsunshine

•3 years ago

5 Replies

How to take Liothyronine advice

Hi, I have finally managed to get a prescription for Liothryonine. Endocrinologist has reduced my 100mcg Levo to 75, and I’ve 2.5mcg of Liothyronine to take...

Hi, I have finally managed to get a prescription for Liothryonine. Endocrinologi...

MajawithaJ

•3 years ago

25 Replies

I just asked for my results from june

0.01 tsh early June medicated on levothyroxine 100mcg 4.03 late June medicated on levothyroxine 75mcg I have hashimoto's and I felt incredible at 0.01 I've...

0.01 tsh early June medicated on levothyroxine 100mcg 4.03 late June medicated o...

Cablogin

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Tim Spector and personalised diets for long term health

I am just listening to this program and thought it might be of interest to some members. The idea that we have very individual dietary needs is very much to...

I am just listening to this program and thought it might be of interest to some ...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

11 Replies

Is this a thyroid symptom?

Hello, trying to tie everything together and wondering if having a consistent dull ache in the bladder region and feeling the need to go to the toilet more...

Hello, trying to tie everything together and wondering if having a consistent du...

RachelP03

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Bruised armpits linked to stopping sweating?

Hi all, I wondered if anyone else had had a similar experience? I effectively stopped sweating from my underarms a couple of years ago; I was always used to...

Hi all, I wondered if anyone else had had a similar experience? I effectively ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Help levo and side affect diarrhoea

Hi all I have a question, does anyone else taking Levo get bouts of diarrhoea? Before I had my thyroid killed off I was hyper and had bad bouts of diarrhoea....

Hi all I have a question, does anyone else taking Levo get bouts of diarrhoea? B...

Bromly1

•3 years ago

2 Replies

T3

Can anyone send me a private message for a reliable supplier of T3 please. I am struggling to source it and have only two months supply left. Thanks in...

Can anyone send me a private message for a reliable supplier of T3 please. I a...

Tanya-B

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Heart rate

Just wondering what resting heart rate is normal with hashimotos? Mine seems to be high 80s and even gets to 130 when doing simple things like chopping...

Just wondering what resting heart rate is normal with hashimotos? Mine seems to ...

Cookie83

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Am I heading in right direction now 🤔

Latest Results Do these appear to be ok Tsh 0.86 range 0.27-4.2 Ft4 19.6 range 12-22 Ft3 5.4 range 3.1-6.8 August my T4 was 32 Tsh was 0.29 T3 was 5.4...

Latest Results Do these appear to be ok Tsh 0.86 range 0.27-4.2 Ft4 19.6 ran...

sunsation1

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Can adding NDT cause low cortisol symptoms?

I am panhypopituitary and on all hormone replacements for the last 20 years , including hydrocortisone and levothyroxine. 3 months ago I started NDT I ve now...

I am panhypopituitary and on all hormone replacements for the last 20 years , in...

Ratkinson

•3 years ago

6 Replies

How do I order a DIO2 test

Hi everyone I’ve been asked by my consultant to do a DIO2 test but I can’t seem to find how to do it can anyone help me please tia

Hi everyone I’ve been asked by my consultant to do a DIO2 test but I can’t seem ...

Ilovemusic21

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Help please .

My usual source of Thyroid-s is no longer available from them, am desperate for a new supplier if you could private message me with a reliable online source....

My usual source of Thyroid-s is no longer available from them, am desperate for ...

morgan2014

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Tiromel - Thyro3? ingredients

Hi - I have been on T3 from Uni-Pharma which I managed to obtain in Greece for around 2 euros a pack but have nearly run dry. It seems I can get the same...

Hi - I have been on T3 from Uni-Pharma which I managed to obtain in Greece for a...

Tuxi1

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Buying Armour

Hi there, about a year ago some kind person told me of the website they use to purchase Armour from. I chickened out and went back to trying to get help from...

Hi there, about a year ago some kind person told me of the website they use to p...

jackyann53

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Supplementing

I'm supplementing, vit D3 with K2, tablets Magnesium capsules. Also taking levothyroxine 100mcg. Id like to add selenium, but am not sure which brand is best,...

I'm supplementing, vit D3 with K2, tablets Magnesium capsules. Also taking levo...

Geegee777

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2021

Which blood tests to take?

Graves & TED - RAI or Thyroidectomy

Alice Godfrey video - Thyroid Awareness Week

Iron intake and peripheral neuropathy.

Thyroid readings

Message from GP Refusing to Give My Sister a Full Thyroid Panel

Test results

Efficacy and Safety of Once Weekly Thyroxine as Compared to Daily Thyroxine in Managing Primary Hypothyroidism: A Systematic Review +

The thyroid hormone converting enzyme human deiodinase 1 is inhibited by gold ions from inorganic salts, organic substances, ...

Antibiotics

Grateful beyond words

Treating the lab results- NOT the patient

Private Endo Harrogate

Looking for Thyroid S

Timing Of Blood Test

How to take Liothyronine advice

I just asked for my results from june

Tim Spector and personalised diets for long term health

Is this a thyroid symptom?

Bruised armpits linked to stopping sweating?

Help levo and side affect diarrhoea

T3

Heart rate

Am I heading in right direction now 🤔

Can adding NDT cause low cortisol symptoms?

How do I order a DIO2 test

Help please .

Tiromel - Thyro3? ingredients

Buying Armour

Supplementing

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