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Self medicating confession

I realise that I am taking a risk, but I will admit to self medicating in a desperate bid to feel better. I started on 25mg of Levo for a month, and have now...

I realise that I am taking a risk, but I will admit to self medicating in a desp...

NotAFlyingMonkey

•3 years ago

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what do you think of these test results ?

hi all , would love your thoughts on these results ... info first - 47 year old male , weight 110kg taking 150mcg levo and 25mcg of T3 daily also taking 160mg...

hi all , would love your thoughts on these results ... info first - 47 year old ...

houselover

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Hi I’m concerned

Hi after my GP picked up that my B12 level was low (112) in a routine blood test she requested more bloods to be tested for Se thyroid peroxidase Ab conc the...

Hi after my GP picked up that my B12 level was low (112) in a routine blood test...

Mjd7568

•3 years ago

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Overmedicated- advice needed on tapering down

Hello 👋 I was diagnosed with Hashimotos 2 years ago, underactive. I had flu/ chest infection and pleurisy recently and have recovered from this with clear X...

Hello 👋 I was diagnosed with Hashimotos 2 years ago, underactive. I had flu/ ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

20 Replies

High antibodies

Hi; my antibodies are quite high, and my doctor has told me that’s to be expected. Is that correct? Apart from being offered anti depressants- I’m getting...

Hi; my antibodies are quite high, and my doctor has told me that’s to be expecte...

irishmary78

•3 years ago

8 Replies

High TSH - subclinical hypothyroidism

My TSH came back as 5.25 and highest level within the 'normal' range is 4.20. Normal T4 so this suggests (according to my research) subclinical hypothyroidism....

My TSH came back as 5.25 and highest level within the 'normal' range is 4.20. No...

parisienne14

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Decreased TSH since vaccines

Hi everyone, I’m not sure whether this is just coincidence but since the vaccines last one was in May, my heart rate has increased by 10-15 bpm resting and it...

Hi everyone, I’m not sure whether this is just coincidence but since the vaccine...

Cade83

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Levothyroxine & Sertraline.

Hi all. Can these two tablets be taken together? I've always taken the thyroid tablets first and then the Anti Ds later (in the afternoon or evening) but I'm...

Hi all. Can these two tablets be taken together? I've always taken the thyroid ...

Kinetic89

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Thyroid eye disease

I need help! I have hyperactive thyroid, one of my eye started to swell and bulge out little bit. Now one of my eye is bigger than the other one. I completely...

I need help! I have hyperactive thyroid, one of my eye started to swell and bulg...

Nil15192

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Use of thyroid hormones in hypothyroid and euthyroid patients: a 2020 THESIS questionnaire survey of members of the Hellenic Endo Society

We have often discussed Greece and their use of T3 (*liothyronine) - moist especially due to the very reasonable price of their own T3 product from......

We have often discussed Greece and their use of T3 (*liothyronine) - moist espec...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

5 Replies

Help with results please

Got results today. Docs report say ime overmedicated but never felt better!

giggy63

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Thyroid Results

Hi oops forgot about personal data thanks for removing. Have rectified that and it should now be the right way up. Test completed by 08:40 only drank water....

Hi oops forgot about personal data thanks for removing. Have rectified that and...

Wob58

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Bloods back - please can you take a look? Can’t see the T3 though

Any thoughts? :0)

Pow1977

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Question ref. to B12 active blood test

Hi. can anyone help me with results for an active b12 b/test which I have just received from medichecks. Result >150. ( Range. 37.5pmol.-188) to me...

Hi. can anyone help me with results for an active b12 b/test which I have just ...

Harlech

•3 years ago

5 Replies

T3 and levo dosage

Hi, could someone suggest if my meds needs tweaking at all. I’m on 125mg levo and 50mcg t3. Don’t know why my t3 has dropped again. I’m feeling tired but can’t...

Hi, could someone suggest if my meds needs tweaking at all. I’m on 125mg levo an...

JBLOVELL

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Is Cornstarch in Erfa a GMO product?

Hello, I've been offered NDT trial by functional medicine doctor(yay!). The only problem is that I don't like the sound of one particular ingredient-...

Hello, I've been offered NDT trial by functional medicine doctor(yay!). The only...

Capri2020

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Collagen supplements

Hi I have no thyroid, taking levo at 125 mg and T 3 at 20 mg per day, plus folate and Vit D due to both being low. My question is have been looking at taking...

Hi I have no thyroid, taking levo at 125 mg and T 3 at 20 mg per day, plus folat...

Nellups

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid results

I have posted on here a few times but not recently as feeling so unwell.Dry skin face ears, chills,nausea , headache, sweating and exhaustion. I have a toxic...

I have posted on here a few times but not recently as feeling so unwell.Dry skin...

Chippy10

•3 years ago

4 Replies

How do I find my history

I’m looking for previous ferritin results posted on here, How do I access them?

I’m looking for previous ferritin results posted on here, How do I access them?...

Pastelart

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Advice please, don't feel well.

I'm taking 75mcg t4 and 10mcg t3. I feel rubbish. Could it still be my thyroid levels and is yes what do you advice me to do? Latest results is: Tsh 0.03 Ft3...

I'm taking 75mcg t4 and 10mcg t3. I feel rubbish. Could it still be my thyroid l...

Clara9

•3 years ago

8 Replies

What to do! Where to go!

Hi all, I had my thyroid removed 20 years ago, was on Levo for 20+ years, life was horrendous (lacking in energy etc). 6 years ago found NDT, changed my life,...

Hi all, I had my thyroid removed 20 years ago, was on Levo for 20+ years, life w...

Wee-midge

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Another day on the 🎡😵‍💫🚑

Well - went to See GP at 3 pm She said my thyroid with range TSH 2.8 is bang in middle - said range up to 3 something and that don’t need to test for t4 ....

Well - went to See GP at 3 pm She said my thyroid with range TSH 2.8 is bang in...

Troya18

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Flu jabs

Hi , has anyone felt really poorly after having the flu jab ?

rosemarie

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Thyroid results- Monitor my health

I have recently taken a test with moitor my health (thyroid) Results:- TSH 1.9 (0.7-4.2), TT3 5.6 (3.1-6.8), FT49.5(12-22) Comment by monitor my health...

I have recently taken a test with moitor my health (thyroid) Results:- TSH 1.9 ...

foxglove

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Mixing levo brands??

I have recently upped my meds to 75mcg from 50mcg however when going for my prescription my 50mcg pill is from accord and the additional 25mcg wockhardt. I did...

I have recently upped my meds to 75mcg from 50mcg however when going for my pres...

Moog77

•3 years ago

6 Replies

How does hypothyroidism make you ‘feel’

I’ve not felt myself for some time now, and as it’s still early days for me in terms of medication that remains the case. I struggle to articulate how I feel...

I’ve not felt myself for some time now, and as it’s still early days for me in t...

JonnyA

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Has anyone seen Dr Sarah Davies based in Stockport? (Functional medicine)

Was thinking of seeing her but wanted to hear of some people's experience before paying a lot of money. I believe we can't openly discuss drs on this forum so...

Was thinking of seeing her but wanted to hear of some people's experience before...

Ctb567

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Please help! Can anyone tell me if this is too low or too high? TSH 0.03mu/L

I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid since I was 11 years old, I am now 26. I haven’t been feeling too great recently and not had a blood test for a...

I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid since I was 11 years old, I am now 26....

se185

•3 years ago

28 Replies

Hair loss success ?

Does anyone have a hair loss success story, where it started to grow back, and actually filled back in? If so, how did you accomplish it?

Does anyone have a hair loss success story, where it started to grow back, and a...

Xheila

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Advice???

So on 50 mg of levo. Results from private test. Vit d 80 ferritin 80 Active b15 150 Folate 8 Tsh 2.17 Ft3 5.2, 3.1- 6.8 Ft4 16.6, 12-22 Antibodies low (not...

So on 50 mg of levo. Results from private test. Vit d 80 ferritin 80 Active b15 ...

Jump1

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2021

Self medicating confession

what do you think of these test results ?

Hi I’m concerned

Overmedicated- advice needed on tapering down

High antibodies

High TSH - subclinical hypothyroidism

Decreased TSH since vaccines

Levothyroxine & Sertraline.

Thyroid eye disease

Use of thyroid hormones in hypothyroid and euthyroid patients: a 2020 THESIS questionnaire survey of members of the Hellenic Endo Society

Help with results please

Thyroid Results

Bloods back - please can you take a look? Can’t see the T3 though

Question ref. to B12 active blood test

T3 and levo dosage

Is Cornstarch in Erfa a GMO product?

Collagen supplements

Thyroid results

How do I find my history

Advice please, don't feel well.

What to do! Where to go!

Another day on the 🎡😵‍💫🚑

Flu jabs

Thyroid results- Monitor my health

Mixing levo brands??

How does hypothyroidism make you ‘feel’

Has anyone seen Dr Sarah Davies based in Stockport? (Functional medicine)

Please help! Can anyone tell me if this is too low or too high? TSH 0.03mu/L

Hair loss success ?

Advice???

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