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Purple lips

Hi Does anyone else with hypothyroidism get purple lips? Often when I feel light headed and tired I look in the mirror and parts of my lips are purple. It...

Hi Does anyone else with hypothyroidism get purple lips? Often when I feel ligh...

Sparklyjenson

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Does B6 on its own affect thyroid blood results?

Hello, I booked a blood test this week but just realised I've been taking B6 each day for past few weeks and I know you're supposed to be off all B vitamins...

Hello, I booked a blood test this week but just realised I've been taking B6 eac...

Pinkpetite

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Results after increase of levo

What do you think? Feeling a bit better Inflammation CRP HS 2.44 (0-5) Iron Status Ferritin 41 (13-150 Vitamins Folate - Serum 5.06 (>3.89) Vitamin B12 -...

What do you think? Feeling a bit better Inflammation CRP HS 2.44 (0-5) Iron St...

dipsyqueen

•3 years ago

14 Replies

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HRT and levothyroxine

One for the ladies 🚺 My gp has prescribed oestrogel and progesterone capsules. Any interactions/tricks I should know about. Many many thanks 😊

One for the ladies 🚺 My gp has prescribed oestrogel and progesterone capsules....

Bearthebishon

•3 years ago

36 Replies

New insights on the effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on children

The possible impact of numerous substances on the endocrine system has long been discussed. But all too often dismissed. We have seen some specific substances...

The possible impact of numerous substances on the endocrine system has long been...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

4 Replies

Advice and opinions please?

New results back and got zoom consultation with private consultant in two days. Can I have your advice, opinions please? They're a bit better but I don't...

New results back and got zoom consultation with private consultant in two days. ...

Baggiesfan

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Not so subclinical hypothyroidism

As per great advice on here, I'm taking vitamin D3 spray and also did my own results to include T3 and to baseline before I start on any medication. At...

As per great advice on here, I'm taking vitamin D3 spray and also did my own re...

mrskiki

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Another blood test, just more questions!

Here are the latest results taken as per guidelines on this site. They seem fine to me, of course the TSH is very low which always alarms the GP. I take 100...

Here are the latest results taken as per guidelines on this site. They seem fin...

Yoll

•3 years ago

8 Replies

NDT (Erfa) and Iodine Supplementation

Has anyone use iodine supplementation as well as NDT?

Wanderlust2483

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Splitting dose

Hi,I started taking 25mcg of thyroxine and 5mcg t3 before I go to bed just over a week ago.The last 3 days I,ve had a bad headache and feeling a bit brain...

Hi,I started taking 25mcg of thyroxine and 5mcg t3 before I go to bed just over...

sylus_911

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Is he right? - T3 and digestive problems

Back in 2018 (and actually for several years before that) my thyroid levels were... TSH is 1.909 (range 0.34-5.6) T4 10.8 (range 8-18) T3 3.7 (range 3.8-6) I...

Back in 2018 (and actually for several years before that) my thyroid levels were...

Tuxi1

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Help with latest bloods?

Following a blood test where I was advised I had high TPO antibodies I saw a private endo, blood showed hashimotos however he said blood indicating I was...

Following a blood test where I was advised I had high TPO antibodies I saw a pri...

Lainey1234

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Covid 19 Omicron & Thyroid

I caught Covid 19 last weekend and tested positive via PCR - all the omicron symptoms, it’s not been a fun week. I had my booster but only 5 days before...

I caught Covid 19 last weekend and tested positive via PCR - all the omicron sy...

Buffstera

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Worse than ever on medication

Recently I have had some blood work done and my TSH levels have been to the higher side, my t3/t4 levels have been fine the whole time. I then went on a diet...

Recently I have had some blood work done and my TSH levels have been to the high...

monworm

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Will I ever feel normal?

I got diagnosed with Hypothyroidism in September of 2020. At the time I was so happy. I was being called lazy, my hair was thinning, I felt ‘slow’ all the...

I got diagnosed with Hypothyroidism in September of 2020. At the time I was so h...

BoyerV2

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Menopause

Can anyone help me out i'm probably posting in the wrong department because i cant find just a menopause one i've had one pump of estrogel and im not sure how...

Can anyone help me out i'm probably posting in the wrong department because i ca...

Di01

•3 years ago

17 Replies

7 weeks after partial thyroidectomy and request help with test and levo dosage.

Had partial thyroidectomy 7 weeks ago and now TSH is 7.2. Thanks to all who helped me when I was feeling terrible post surgery!. The irony is now I feel...

Had partial thyroidectomy 7 weeks ago and now TSH is 7.2. Thanks to all who he...

montieth

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Symptoms and how they improve

So I have recently increased my levo dosage to 75 from 50. The immediate improvement I have noticed is that the fluid retention/thickened skin in my arms and...

So I have recently increased my levo dosage to 75 from 50. The immediate improve...

Jump1

•3 years ago

3 Replies

I had my carbimazole dose increased mid Nov as my hyperthyroidism flared up. On propranolol as well. How long before my sleep will improve?

How long before Carbimazole helps Insomnia caused by hyperthyroidism?

Hidden

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Neck Pain and Autoimmune Hypothyroidism

Hi all. I posted a few times over the last few weeks. Long story short, I’ve been feeling really crappy. Totally debilitated with exhaustion and fatigue and...

Hi all. I posted a few times over the last few weeks. Long story short, I’ve bee...

heynaomiii

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Naturopath or private Dr - desperate, please help!

I’ve been suffering for as long as I can remember (20+ years). I’m 45 now. Every happy memory/event I have is marred by the fact that I’ve always felt unwell…...

I’ve been suffering for as long as I can remember (20+ years). I’m 45 now. Every...

Tabbycat76

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Fermented soya/Afib query

Does anyone have Afib? I'm looking for natural alternatives to blood thinners and have seen Nattokinase and Serrapeptase recommended. However Natto is made...

Does anyone have Afib? I'm looking for natural alternatives to blood thinners an...

infomaniac

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Test results thoughts, am I thinking correctly?

THS 2. 41. (0.27 - 4.20 mU/L) FREE T4 19.5. (12.0 - 22.0. pmol/L) FREE T3. 3.22. ( 3.1 - 6.8 pmol/ L) Early morning 10am bloods taken, levo (T4) was...

THS 2. 41. (0.27 - 4.20 mU/L) FREE T4 19.5. (12.0 - 22.0. pmol/L) FREE T3...

pjed1

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Proposed book on treating hypothyroidism

Prof Bianco in the States has questioned the universal use of T4 monotherapy and will publishing a book on the subject in autumn 2022. The aim is in this...

Prof Bianco in the States has questioned the universal use of T4 monotherapy and...

diogenes

Remembering•3 years ago

31 Replies

IMPORTANT...If you are taking vitamin B complex, or any supplements containing biotin, remember to stop these 7 days before ALL BLOOD TESTS

Biotin - how does it affect blood tests?

Mothebear

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Blood 🩸 results

Hi Everyone, these are my recent results based on T4:144mg /T3:33mg however still don’t feel well. TSH: 0.28 0.340-4.40 FreeT3:...

Hi Everyone, these are my recent results based on T4:144mg /T3:33mg however sti...

edleenia

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Question about Levothyroxine.

I am new here though I am on lung cancer + post's! I have been on Levothyroxine 100 mcg for over 2 year's and had a couple of blood test's in the beginning....

I am new here though I am on lung cancer + post's! I have been on Levothyroxine...

Danni54

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Will dumping gluten reduce thyroid antibodies?

Hi everyone - long story cut short = a year long fight with my NHS GP (x5 appointments) and ordering x2 Thriva blood tests in desperation which showed the...

Hi everyone - long story cut short = a year long fight with my NHS GP (x5 appoin...

lauraleeds666

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Can I mix brands?

I recently change doses following doctors orders. I’m taking 100 of teva levothyroxine on one day, then alternating 75 mg Of levothyroxine. For the 75 mg, I...

I recently change doses following doctors orders. I’m taking 100 of teva levoth...

Angie10116

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Dose increase - feel worse initially?

I recently increased from 75mcg to 100mcg 9 days ago based on blood tests showing more than enough room for extra thyroxine. TSH 2.64 (0.27 - 4.2) Ft4 16 (12 -...

I recently increased from 75mcg to 100mcg 9 days ago based on blood tests showin...

Moog77

•3 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for December 2021

Purple lips

Does B6 on its own affect thyroid blood results?

Results after increase of levo

HRT and levothyroxine

New insights on the effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on children

Advice and opinions please?

Not so subclinical hypothyroidism

Another blood test, just more questions!

NDT (Erfa) and Iodine Supplementation

Splitting dose

Is he right? - T3 and digestive problems

Help with latest bloods?

Covid 19 Omicron & Thyroid

Worse than ever on medication

Will I ever feel normal?

Menopause

7 weeks after partial thyroidectomy and request help with test and levo dosage.

Symptoms and how they improve

I had my carbimazole dose increased mid Nov as my hyperthyroidism flared up. On propranolol as well. How long before my sleep will improve?

Neck Pain and Autoimmune Hypothyroidism

Naturopath or private Dr - desperate, please help!

Fermented soya/Afib query

Test results thoughts, am I thinking correctly?

Proposed book on treating hypothyroidism

IMPORTANT...If you are taking vitamin B complex, or any supplements containing biotin, remember to stop these 7 days before ALL BLOOD TESTS

Blood 🩸 results

Question about Levothyroxine.

Will dumping gluten reduce thyroid antibodies?

Can I mix brands?

Dose increase - feel worse initially?

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