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Thyroid meds causing insomnia?

I used to sleep really well but for the past few months every night I am waking every hour. This is just getting crazy and really adding to my existing...

I used to sleep really well but for the past few months every night I am waking...

Rock_chick1

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Normal thyroid results but all symptoms of under active thyroid.

Hi all, Am after a little advice. I’ve been having symptoms of an under active thyroid as well as family history. I’ve continuously been gaining weight no...

Hi all, Am after a little advice. I’ve been having symptoms of an under active ...

Skippy15

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Has anyone tried low dose naltrexone? How did it go for you?

Apparently it can lower TPO antibodies, which in my case, even after removing gluten, dairy and soy, are very high (960). Has anyone tried this?

Apparently it can lower TPO antibodies, which in my case, even after removing gl...

Urraquer

•2 years ago

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Interesting article about thyroid testing

Interesting, although very scientific, article on thyroid testing, it’s limitations for diagnosis and treatment, and options for further testing to aid...

Interesting, although very scientific, article on thyroid testing, it’s limitati...

CaroleM-A

•2 years ago

2 Replies

What is the best way to send blood test off for Medichecks?

Hi I had my blood test taken first thing this morning before eating or medication. (Drank only water) The medichecks instruction states to post in a priory...

Hi I had my blood test taken first thing this morning before eating or medicatio...

sunshineisbetter

•2 years ago

12 Replies

New Hashimoto’s diagnosis and autoimmune paleo diet, any advice?

The last few years I have experienced increasingly bad hypothyroid symptoms, then in July 2021 I went into thyrotoxicosis and became really unwell. I was...

The last few years I have experienced increasingly bad hypothyroid symptoms, the...

StellaTed

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Tsh , t4

Hi everyone so I had some bloods done back in September my tsh (0.86) t4 (14.7) within normal range, is it possible to still have thyroid issues I'm sure my...

Hi everyone so I had some bloods done back in September my tsh (0.86) t4 (14.7) ...

carleighsmum

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Weight Loss

I’m struggling with weight loss. Can anyone give any tips? I’m on 10mcg of Liothyronine and 100mcg of Levothyroxine. (Just started my T3 medication 2 weeks...

I’m struggling with weight loss. Can anyone give any tips? I’m on 10mcg of Lioth...

Thyroidgirl1236

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Hashimotos flare up advice

After years on only Levo I went to a second specialist recommended here and he put me on T3. 5mcg three times a day. He reduced my Levo from 88mcg to 75. For...

After years on only Levo I went to a second specialist recommended here and he p...

Runner25

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Total flare up. Need support & a few questions

Hey everyone. Today has been the worst flare up day I’ve had In months, so be easy on me. I’m trying to figure out why I am flaring up and why my symptoms are...

Hey everyone. Today has been the worst flare up day I’ve had In months, so be ea...

Queenofwands1212

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Medichecks - 25% off all test for the black Friday weekend

Hi all, 25% of all tests Just had a nice surprise at medichecks. £199 Ultimate performance test was on offer @ £140. As both mum & I were booking this it was...

Hi all, 25% of all tests Just had a nice surprise at medichecks. £199 Ultimate ...

tuchwood

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Discount code

Can anyone tell me if there is a valid discount code to use for Medichecks please

Can anyone tell me if there is a valid discount code to use for Medichecks pleas...

Rock_chick1

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Antibodies

My doctor has refused to include antibodies in my recent blood test, he said it is not necessary as it doesn't change the outcome/treatment anyway. I have been...

My doctor has refused to include antibodies in my recent blood test, he said it ...

Longpod

•2 years ago

7 Replies

what does this indicate ? high iodine , borderline hypothyroid .

Hi, new to forum . over ten years I have been told several times borderline hypothyroid. I feel more and more fatigued mentally and physical , thought hrt...

Hi, new to forum . over ten years I have been told several times borderline hypo...

annealing

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Feel sick after taking vitamin D3 plus k2

Hi all. After another routine blood test at doctors found my vitamin D is low (22), I was recommend either to take tablets or get spray form. I already take...

Hi all. After another routine blood test at doctors found my vitamin D is low (2...

Hidden

•2 years ago

23 Replies

GP wants to talk to me about new blood results

Can anyone give me a heads up what my GP may say when she phones me this week about my new blood results. I increased to 100 from 75/100 alternate days at the...

Can anyone give me a heads up what my GP may say when she phones me this week ab...

nat10

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Some help with conversion percentages etc.

Had half my thyroid removed 3 & half weeks ago. Diagnosis was "follicular adenoma and background chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis ". It was not cancer, so...

Had half my thyroid removed 3 & half weeks ago. Diagnosis was "follicular adeno...

L-JT

•2 years ago

6 Replies

The Nutritional Supply of Iodine and Selenium Affects Thyroid Hormone Axis Related Endpoints in Mice

Good to see some more research on these issues. I suspect a lot of the standard picture of selenium and iodine with respect to thyroid wellness requires much...

Good to see some more research on these issues. I suspect a lot of the standard ...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

5 Replies

Blood test deciphering

Hi I’ve been treated for underactive thyroid for about 12 years now. I take 125g of thyroxine daily. I’m also on HRT. Recently, I’ve not felt great, low mood,...

Hi I’ve been treated for underactive thyroid for about 12 years now. I take 125g...

sunnyday7

•2 years ago

13 Replies

A question about ft4

Always trying to get my head around this and learn as much as possible. So here is my question. When we are on T3 and T4 medications. The T3 goes directly to...

Always trying to get my head around this and learn as much as possible. So here ...

Rock_chick1

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Need help and guidance desparately

Hi again. I had posted my daughters blood test results earlier this week. Tsh 2.8 ref range 2.5 to 4.0 and t4 19 ref rang 10 to 22. Ferritin level 29. The...

Hi again. I had posted my daughters blood test results earlier this week. Tsh 2....

Refat

•2 years ago

8 Replies

TSH Levels comparison for Hypo v Hyper

Are there any people who are overactive and graves?, can I ask? What was your TSH levels like when you were diagnosed and also how do they look now with...

Are there any people who are overactive and graves?, can I ask? What was your TS...

W3ndy2159

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Rheumatoid factor labs

Hello. Im trying to understand whats going on. My drs have been running tons of test because my joint and muscles ache so bad and some of my knuckles are...

Hello. Im trying to understand whats going on. My drs have been running tons of ...

jcarlton76

•2 years ago

6 Replies

How to get T3 medication

Hi I'm new to Thyroid UK. Please can anyone help. I have been getting my T3 Thybon Henning 20m from Eurapon in Germany, with a private prescription. After...

Hi I'm new to Thyroid UK. Please can anyone help. I have been getting my T3 Thy...

Suzy7356

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Overmedicated

So turns out Gp said I have been overmedicated with thyroxine for years,that's why I have not been well for 8 years.But since going hyper recently I feel bad...

So turns out Gp said I have been overmedicated with thyroxine for years,that's w...

susiebow

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Hypothyroidism

I have been taking Synthroid since 2008. I am still gaining and losing weight. Can't stabilize my weight. Can it be from Hypothyroidism.

I have been taking Synthroid since 2008. I am still gaining and losing weight. C...

Marianina

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Testing of reverse T3.

Could someone tell me the importance of testing reverse T3 please. I've never had it rested and wonder if it would be a good idea, if so, where can I get a...

Could someone tell me the importance of testing reverse T3 please. I've never ha...

Rock_chick1

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Hashi's flare

I've been feeling so terrible for the past month and a half, and now I've gotten a satisfactory answer, that I am having a Hashi's flare, when part of your...

I've been feeling so terrible for the past month and a half, and now I've gotten...

Xheila

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Results Opinion Please

I've just had my latest results. I had decreased my Metavive dose by 15 mg and my My T4 has decreased but T3 increased. Does this indicate that my conversion...

I've just had my latest results. I had decreased my Metavive dose by 15 mg and m...

Guineapiggy

•2 years ago

21 Replies

NHS England: Automatic Access to GP Records

It has been announced today that all Systems that support GP Practices within NHS England will move to AUTO SWITCH ON of patients prospective digital medical...

It has been announced today that all Systems that support GP Practices within NH...

DJR1

•2 years ago

7 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2021

Thyroid meds causing insomnia?

Normal thyroid results but all symptoms of under active thyroid.

Has anyone tried low dose naltrexone? How did it go for you?

Interesting article about thyroid testing

What is the best way to send blood test off for Medichecks?

New Hashimoto’s diagnosis and autoimmune paleo diet, any advice?

Tsh , t4

Weight Loss

Hashimotos flare up advice

Total flare up. Need support & a few questions

Medichecks - 25% off all test for the black Friday weekend

Discount code

Antibodies

what does this indicate ? high iodine , borderline hypothyroid .

Feel sick after taking vitamin D3 plus k2

GP wants to talk to me about new blood results

Some help with conversion percentages etc.

The Nutritional Supply of Iodine and Selenium Affects Thyroid Hormone Axis Related Endpoints in Mice

Blood test deciphering

A question about ft4

Need help and guidance desparately

TSH Levels comparison for Hypo v Hyper

Rheumatoid factor labs

How to get T3 medication

Overmedicated

Hypothyroidism

Testing of reverse T3.

Hashi's flare

Results Opinion Please

NHS England: Automatic Access to GP Records

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