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Is it hypothyroidism and not ADHD?

I had been diagnosed with hypothyroidism several years ago and was on Synthroid. I am not sure how it happened, but then I was told my thyroid "corrected"...

I had been diagnosed with hypothyroidism several years ago and was on Synthroid....

HeartWoman

•2 years ago

38 Replies

T3/T4 ratio dosing query

Hi folks hope everyone had a lovely xmas! for the last week I have now upped my T3 dose to one and a half Tiromel 25mcg tablets whilst also taking 50mcg Levo I...

Hi folks hope everyone had a lovely xmas! for the last week I have now upped my ...

jacobite33

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Food sensitivities

Does anyone else suffer from food sensitivities with thyroid disorder.

Gillybabe48

•2 years ago

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Numbness in hands and in face.

Does anyone know if the numbness,I have in my hands and in my face near my mouth could be a,symptom of folate deficiency or pernicious anaemia. Any advice...

Does anyone know if the numbness,I have in my hands and in my face near my mouth...

sobs1962

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Thyroid and hormones

Hi all, I've been wondering about the relationship between thyroid hormones and general hormones, although specifically female sex hormones. Since the age...

Hi all, I've been wondering about the relationship between thyroid hormones and...

Hidden

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Switching from levo to synthroid dose adjustment.

Does anyone here had problems switching from levothiroxine to synthroid? I started with the same dose and felt terrible heart racing, insomnia, nightmates....

Does anyone here had problems switching from levothiroxine to synthroid? I start...

OlgaB

•2 years ago

8 Replies

B12

Hi, I’ve gone looking through previous blood tests following a post this morning about b12. I found my results from a few years ago with a result of 75 pmol/l...

Hi, I’ve gone looking through previous blood tests following a post this morning...

Sparklyjenson

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Endos

Hi Would appreciate if anyone could send me a PM with any recommendations for a thyroid friendly Endo. I’m in North Devon and willing to travel. Thank you...

Hi Would appreciate if anyone could send me a PM with any recommendations for a...

Hidden

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroidectomy / symptoms query

Hi everyone, It's been just over 3 years since I've been diagnosed with Graves Disease. After my first taper down of Carbimazole it wasn't long after dropping...

Hi everyone, It's been just over 3 years since I've been diagnosed with Graves D...

CTun

•2 years ago

33 Replies

Thyroid. Menopause. Cholesterol.

Hi I’ve been on levothyroxine for underactive thyroid, now blood test suggests I’m leaning more to overactive. Is this normal? And is this connected to...

Hi I’ve been on levothyroxine for underactive thyroid, now blood test suggests I...

Didiane

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Thyroid S

Hi, another person looking for a legitimate supplier of Thyroid S please. Hopefully one that doesn’t mean I have to get a second mortgage! Please message me as...

Hi, another person looking for a legitimate supplier of Thyroid S please. Hopefu...

1dolly

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Crushing tiredness and brain fog

Does anyone on here have normal thyroid results but they need to sleep in the day because of brain fog and/confusion? In this case, no amount of good sleep in...

Does anyone on here have normal thyroid results but they need to sleep in the da...

Harlie2020

•2 years ago

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Starting t3 advice please and suppressed tsh

Hi folks I'd appreciate some advice on starting t3. I saw private endocrinologist just before Christmas who has suggested I try t3. She has prescribed 5mcg...

Hi folks I'd appreciate some advice on starting t3. I saw private endocrinologi...

BiscuitBaby

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Erfa Thyroid in UK?

How can I get Erfa thyroid in UK?

godsfool

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Newly diagnosed - supplement advice needed

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto's. I have no symptoms so subclinical - my GP put me on a low dose thyroxine50 mcg I think it was, which...

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto's. I have no symptoms so subc...

bardie53

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Source non prescription T3

My previous source no longer available. Could someone please PM me with a reliable source? I have been taking T4 (75 mcg)/T3(6 mcg) combination for a couple of...

My previous source no longer available. Could someone please PM me with a reliab...

Lu-ck

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Booster jab

Hi all, Sorry if this has been covered (can't find it in other posts). I am worried about having a booster as I'm autoimmune hypothyroid. Will it be bad for my...

Hi all, Sorry if this has been covered (can't find it in other posts). I am worr...

Suzanneharb

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Back pain and hypothyroid

Have just spent a day in accident and emergency with the most awful upper back pain with cramping, I am taking thyroxine and believe I am adequately medicated...

Have just spent a day in accident and emergency with the most awful upper back p...

lesel

•2 years ago

33 Replies

Need help with labs, figuring out dosaging from here

it won’t let me attach multiple photos. :/ My TSH went from 1.7 last month to 3.89 this month T3 is marked low at 69 Free t4 is low 0.8 All of my numbers...

it won’t let me attach multiple photos. :/ My TSH went from 1.7 last month to 3...

Queenofwands1212

•2 years ago

16 Replies

125/100mcg alternate days- can this cause notable fluctuations of symptoms?

Hello all I know that Levo is a storage hormone and that many do different doses across the week. I currently take 125/100 alternate days. If it’s a storage...

Hello all I know that Levo is a storage hormone and that many do different dose...

Hidden

•2 years ago

37 Replies

Tingling Hands and fingers

I'm new here but would like to know if anyone else has experienced severely tingling hands and fingers especially at night in bed. My Endocrinologist doesn't...

I'm new here but would like to know if anyone else has experienced severely ting...

Hidden

•2 years ago

69 Replies

Trying to conceive with Subclinical hypothyroidism

Hello I have been trying to conceive for 8 months. I was concerned something was wrong and requested blood tests from GP. I received my results which indicate...

Hello I have been trying to conceive for 8 months. I was concerned something wa...

Nat2021

•2 years ago

41 Replies

I seem to have dropped off their lists. ???

I phoned my GP to ask for an update as it’s been some time since I had a blood test and I’m still waiting for an appointment with the endo. Was told; why do...

I phoned my GP to ask for an update as it’s been some time since I had a blood ...

Billyboy2u

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Private Endo Manchester for T3/ NDT?

Private Endo recommendations Manchester who will prescribe T3 or NDT please. I’ve reviewed the list on TUK and none close to me. I’d prefer to be able to have...

Private Endo recommendations Manchester who will prescribe T3 or NDT please. I’v...

Hidden

•2 years ago

1 Reply

GP/Endo rant - help on TSH

Usual fun and games after latest blood test results (see image). Dr comments 'normal no action' for T4 & T3 and refers the abnormal TSH result to the Endo...

Usual fun and games after latest blood test results (see image). Dr comments 'no...

tzracer

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Options to Replace Metavive

Hi, I would like to request suggestions of options to replace Metavive that can be purchased online in Europe (EU). I used to take Metavive, but since they...

Hi, I would like to request suggestions of options to replace Metavive that can...

blaudag

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid S

Can anyone send me details of a supplier for thyroid S - thank you in advance.

alex232

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Starting Liothyronine - any advice?

I finally saw the endo today. I am so relieved that she is willing to add some T3 to my schedule. She prescribed 5 mcg and told me to take it with my...

I finally saw the endo today. I am so relieved that she is willing to add some ...

Recon

•2 years ago

32 Replies

Liothyronine prescription for none UK brand T3

When I was first diagnosed 14 years ago as hypothyroid, I meekly accepted the T4 medication and believed my health would recover. Fast forward to 2012 and I...

When I was first diagnosed 14 years ago as hypothyroid, I meekly accepted the T4...

crimple

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Decent endo in Scotland???

I guess this will be a very, very long shot since decent and enlightened endocrinologists are as rare as hens' teeth, but anyone know of one (endo, not hen's...

I guess this will be a very, very long shot since decent and enlightened endocri...

Schenks

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for December 2021

Is it hypothyroidism and not ADHD?

T3/T4 ratio dosing query

Food sensitivities

Numbness in hands and in face.

Thyroid and hormones

Switching from levo to synthroid dose adjustment.

B12

Endos

Thyroidectomy / symptoms query

Thyroid. Menopause. Cholesterol.

Thyroid S

Crushing tiredness and brain fog

Starting t3 advice please and suppressed tsh

Erfa Thyroid in UK?

Newly diagnosed - supplement advice needed

Source non prescription T3

Booster jab

Back pain and hypothyroid

Need help with labs, figuring out dosaging from here

125/100mcg alternate days- can this cause notable fluctuations of symptoms?

Tingling Hands and fingers

Trying to conceive with Subclinical hypothyroidism

I seem to have dropped off their lists. ???

Private Endo Manchester for T3/ NDT?

GP/Endo rant - help on TSH

Options to Replace Metavive

Thyroid S

Starting Liothyronine - any advice?

Liothyronine prescription for none UK brand T3

Decent endo in Scotland???

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