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Can thyroid cause red palms?

I never had bright red palms but kinda pink/ red my whole life. I had thyroid iodine last year to kill my thyroid and since have had red palms. My levels are...

I never had bright red palms but kinda pink/ red my whole life. I had thyroid io...

Amethyst91

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Starting on NDT, splitting doses?

My endo doc had been treating my hypothyroidism with levothyroxine (T4) only, since I had tried liothyronine (to get some T3) before but even at tiny doses...

My endo doc had been treating my hypothyroidism with levothyroxine (T4) only, si...

goodoldan

•3 years ago

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Taking Levothyroxine when you work shifts & Hypo symptoms

Hello, all reading. I work in shifts of 8hrs, ranging from 07:00 starts to 22:45 starts. Doc has advised me to take Levothyroxine on an empty stomach and an hr...

Hello, all reading. I work in shifts of 8hrs, ranging from 07:00 starts to 22:45...

Roughwrap_995

•3 years ago

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Struggling with symptoms I presume are from Levothyroxine

Hi there. A bit of background before I waffle on… RAI treatment (for overactive thyroid in Feb 20). Thyroid became tender and I felt unwell about 1 1/2 weeks...

Hi there. A bit of background before I waffle on… RAI treatment (for overactive ...

Thyroidsam

•3 years ago

41 Replies

Recent blood tests and questions

I recently had 2 blood tests done, one with Medichecks and one with NHS . Due to location I did the tests a day apart but both at 9.05am. Here are my results...

I recently had 2 blood tests done, one with Medichecks and one with NHS . Due to...

Annieza

•3 years ago

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T3 3 x a day how do you time it?

I currently take my T3 twice a day. I want to try splitting it 3 times a day so no single dose is too much and to reduce the swings of peaks and troughs in...

I currently take my T3 twice a day. I want to try splitting it 3 times a day so ...

FancyPants54

•3 years ago

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Post thyroidectomy problems with gout medication (allopurinol)

Has anyone else had problems taking allopurinol along side their post thyroidectomy thyroid hormone replacement therapy (either T4 or combination therapy)? I...

Has anyone else had problems taking allopurinol along side their post thyroidect...

CaptainBeOS

•3 years ago

3 Replies

over medication symptoms

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism mid September with TSH level of over 100. I started immediately on 100 levo, and gradually started to feel a...

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism mid September with TSH level o...

Almondo

•3 years ago

4 Replies

I know its not thryoid . Its parathyroid. neighbour said they had parathyroidectomy walked out in 1 hour ! No neck incision . ??

Hi long story short . My partner gave her lift to and from surgery . Nhs England by the way Left her at waiting room . He Had a coffee . Then about an hour...

Hi long story short . My partner gave her lift to and from surgery . Nhs England...

poppppy

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Could taking Levo in the middle of the night be stopping me getting back to sleep

Hi everyone, if I wake up during the night (usually 4/5am to go for a wee) I often take my levo then rather than wait until i wake up properly at 8am. Last...

Hi everyone, if I wake up during the night (usually 4/5am to go for a wee) I oft...

Mirabelle1

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Our letter on SCH

This published letter is our take on SCH. Given in full as behind a paywall Letter to the Editor EJE Treatment options for subclinical hypothyroidism...

This published letter is our take on SCH. Given in full as behind a paywall Let...

diogenes

Remembering•3 years ago

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Is It Time to Panic Now?

I've been feeling great on the Tirosint. Maybe too great. I talked my endo into a blood test just so we had range numbers. My TSH went from 0.5 last month to...

I've been feeling great on the Tirosint. Maybe too great. I talked my endo into ...

Audley1013

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Possible Borderline Hypothyroidism

Hi, I am new to this forum but after test results reading all I can. After not feeling well for a couple of years after a major op I asked my GP for an iron...

Hi, I am new to this forum but after test results reading all I can. After not...

mrskiki

•3 years ago

36 Replies

Ultrasound results

I was seen by an ENT consultant on Friday. The ultrasound showed the lump on my throat it is a Lymph node, he also examined my neck and said that just above...

I was seen by an ENT consultant on Friday. The ultrasound showed the lump on my...

Angel20

•3 years ago

9 Replies

High cortisol & thyroid

Hi, has anyone had high cortisol levels (not Cushings though) which have lowered when you are treating your thyroid condition properly? Thanks!

Hi, has anyone had high cortisol levels (not Cushings though) which have lowered...

Ezzie33

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Levothyroxine dosage after thyroidectomy

I am switching from NP Thyroid to levothyroxine. Had a thyroidectomy (no cancer) in 2010, and the natural thyroid med has gone downhill. Anybody else in the...

I am switching from NP Thyroid to levothyroxine. Had a thyroidectomy (no cancer...

maryfran33

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Genetic testing confirms CC DIO2 from both parents

Hi All Genetic testing has revealed that I have a CC allelle on the DIO2 gene from both parents, as well as a down-regulated DIO1, SNPs on my CTLA4...

Hi All Genetic testing has revealed that I have a CC allelle on the DIO2 gene fr...

Mrsdafox

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Subclinical hypothyroidism - when to treat or not

A new paper has emerged entitled Clinical debate: subclinical hypothyroidism Jasim S, Abdi H, Gharib H, Biondi B. A Int J Endocrinol Metab....

A new paper has emerged entitled Clinical debate: subclinical hypothyroidism Ja...

diogenes

Remembering•3 years ago

12 Replies

Anti-Nuclear Anti-bodies attacking my Thyroid

Hi everyone, I need some mental support and some help since this is a weird condition. - I had my son Sept 13, 2015 ♥ - Found out I had postpartum thyroiditis...

Hi everyone, I need some mental support and some help since this is a weird cond...

GingerShelly

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Put on a stone and half in a year

Hi all, I have put on about 1.5 stone in a year despite no discernible difference to my diet :( I am on 1.5 grains of Armour Thyroid and 40mcg of T3 but due to...

Hi all, I have put on about 1.5 stone in a year despite no discernible differenc...

zoechal

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Advice needed with NDT dosage.

Thank you for all your help, you lovely people! My brain fog is starting to lift now after the near 2 weeks of increased dose, I can even do sums like 0.01 x...

Thank you for all your help, you lovely people! My brain fog is starting to lift...

Jenny583

•3 years ago

33 Replies

Help with results please

Hi, Back story I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in October. I was accidentally put on 75mcg for a week then put on the original dose of 25mcg. I was...

Hi, Back story I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in October. I was accidental...

Mst27

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Recent lab results

Hello i just got some lab results after being on cytomel for a month. T4 free 1.6 range 0.8-1.8 T3 free 4.0 range 2.3-4.2 TSH 2.86 Last months labs were T4...

Hello i just got some lab results after being on cytomel for a month. T4 free 1...

jcarlton76

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Latest results

Well I don’t really understand my t3 seems to have shot up , these are my results, Tsh 0.01. mU/L. (Range. 0.27 -4.2) Free T35.47. pmo/L. (Range...

Well I don’t really understand my t3 seems to have shot up , these are my result...

Kowbie

•3 years ago

55 Replies

Vitamins with amoxicillin

I am having to take amoxicillin at present for a lung infection. Should I take vitamin B complex while taking this antibiotic?

I am having to take amoxicillin at present for a lung infection. Should I take v...

Happywalker

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Transfer factor supplements?

Has anyone had experience with transfer factor supplements? Someone on my facebook support group swears by them. They sound amazing if true but i dont want to...

Has anyone had experience with transfer factor supplements? Someone on my facebo...

jcarlton76

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Flare up/ symptoms / need to induce period

So I’ve been on the increase of Armour for a week and a couple days. I went from 15 to 30. I take the 30mg at 6 am before any other supplements, go back to...

So I’ve been on the increase of Armour for a week and a couple days. I went from...

Queenofwands1212

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Help with blood results please

Hi everyone, I started treatment with Levothyroxine in January and reached a dose of 100mcg about 6 months ago. I tested at the end of May and had a suppressed...

Hi everyone, I started treatment with Levothyroxine in January and reached a dos...

RobinC21

•3 years ago

4 Replies

I'd been feeling weary so had bloods done at doctor's. My iron was low so GP prescribed iron tablets.

I'd been feeling weary so had bloods done at doctor's. My iron was low; it has been for years; (I think it's always been low, even when I ate meat. I was...

I'd been feeling weary so had bloods done at doctor's. My iron was low; it has ...

AnneEvo

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Blood results

Latest labs. I am on 1 grain armour (I was only on 3/4 grain before labs). No biotin or medication taken before test. My tsh was 13 a few months back but my t4...

Latest labs. I am on 1 grain armour (I was only on 3/4 grain before labs). No bi...

Ajva

•3 years ago

11 Replies

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All posts for December 2021

Can thyroid cause red palms?

Starting on NDT, splitting doses?

Taking Levothyroxine when you work shifts & Hypo symptoms

Struggling with symptoms I presume are from Levothyroxine

Recent blood tests and questions

T3 3 x a day how do you time it?

Post thyroidectomy problems with gout medication (allopurinol)

over medication symptoms

I know its not thryoid . Its parathyroid. neighbour said they had parathyroidectomy walked out in 1 hour ! No neck incision . ??

Could taking Levo in the middle of the night be stopping me getting back to sleep

Our letter on SCH

Is It Time to Panic Now?

Possible Borderline Hypothyroidism

Ultrasound results

High cortisol & thyroid

Levothyroxine dosage after thyroidectomy

Genetic testing confirms CC DIO2 from both parents

Subclinical hypothyroidism - when to treat or not

Anti-Nuclear Anti-bodies attacking my Thyroid

Put on a stone and half in a year

Advice needed with NDT dosage.

Help with results please

Recent lab results

Latest results

Vitamins with amoxicillin

Transfer factor supplements?

Flare up/ symptoms / need to induce period

Help with blood results please

I'd been feeling weary so had bloods done at doctor's. My iron was low so GP prescribed iron tablets.

Blood results

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