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Milk thistle alters thyroid hormone transport

Milk thistle (and extracts) have long been recommended, uncritically, for those with thyroid issues, especially if they seem to have liver problems. This new...

Milk thistle (and extracts) have long been recommended, uncritically, for those ...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

60 Replies

Help and advice

Good Afternoon I was wondering if some could help me or point me in the correct direction. I have had an underactive thyroid for around 16 years, for which I...

Good Afternoon I was wondering if some could help me or point me in the correct ...

lissa-is-me

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Private test kit expiry

Hi, I'm am due to give bloods tomorrow morning and I think my test kit may have expired, I purchased it October 2021. It says to use within 120 days, not sure...

Hi, I'm am due to give bloods tomorrow morning and I think my test kit may have ...

Geegee777

•2 years ago

13 Replies

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Why test 6 - 8 weeks after dose change?

Hi, I read everywhere on here that one should wait 6 - 8 weeks after dosage change to test thyroid levels. It is usually stated that it takes that long...

Hi, I read everywhere on here that one should wait 6 - 8 weeks after dosage...

Evej13

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Anybody used the Danish or German NDT?

Hello All, It is a very long time since I have contributed to the discussion and debate. I was happily getting on with my Naturethroid, then it all became...

Hello All, It is a very long time since I have contributed to the discussion and...

sheenah

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Vitamin D levels

This is my vitamin D blood test result - is that high or low or ok?

bardie53

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Trial of 5htp Advice….

Hi everyone, I was wondering if someone could give me a little advice on taking 5htp, humanbean i came across one of your posts about 5htp and took all that on...

Hi everyone, I was wondering if someone could give me a little advice on taking ...

ThyroidObsessed

•2 years ago

27 Replies

Vitamin D thoughts

Hi, I was reading someone else’s post and some of the information surprised me. “Maintenance therapy of vitamin D equivalent to 800–2000 IU daily (up to a...

Hi, I was reading someone else’s post and some of the information surprised me. ...

Sparklyjenson

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Is it normal for your GP to reduce thyroxine? I have had bloods (don’t have print out yet) but have had my dosage reduced from 100mg to 75mg

#Thyroxine #under-active

StelAnd

•2 years ago

8 Replies

TPO levels

Hello, After my last bloods I went to see Endo on Friday who up my Levo dose from 50 and 75 to 75 daily + 100 on Sundays. But I forgot to ask her about TPO...

Hello, After my last bloods I went to see Endo on Friday who up my Levo dose fro...

bajmon

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Can I take l-tirosin with thyroid meds?

Can I take L-tirosin dog thyroid meds?

Miss81

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Iron blood levels

Results of blood tests: receptionist had told me some of my results were low but GP had advised no treatment required. I am 71 under active thyroid but these...

Results of blood tests: receptionist had told me some of my results were low but...

Cassandra

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Test tomorrow - what about HRT?

Hi all. I’m having my Medichecks blood test done tomorrow morning. I stopped all supplements two weeks ago. I took my thyroxine as normal last night and won’t...

Hi all. I’m having my Medichecks blood test done tomorrow morning. I stopped all...

Tabbycat76

•2 years ago

4 Replies

High FsH due to levothyroxin?

My fsh has been high and Estrogen low like yours for 2 years now ever since I started 50mcg if Levothyroxine! Help someone

My fsh has been high and Estrogen low like yours for 2 years now ever since I st...

Miss81

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Is it true that those with Hashimoto should not be on NDT?

My previous Endo said to me that those with Hashimoto should not be on NDT. Is this correct?

My previous Endo said to me that those with Hashimoto should not be on NDT. Is ...

Arkenstone

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Starting on T3 with my Levo.

Hello all, I've just been prescribed 20mg of T3 and 75 if T4 daily. Having read other posts I am now wondering whether starting with the T4 and 10mg T3 in the...

Hello all, I've just been prescribed 20mg of T3 and 75 if T4 daily. Having read ...

Sarfran

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Help please about my results

Help please l don't understand my results.l just feel exhausted and powerless every time. Dr has put me on 25mg Levo and l don't feel any better, in fact, l...

Help please l don't understand my results.l just feel exhausted and powerless ev...

Dan5795

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Any thoughts on Dr S Sihota, Wycombe Hospital?

Anyone seen this Endo? Would be keen to hear any experiences by private message as we are not allowed to discuss publicly. Especially keen to hear from anyone...

Anyone seen this Endo? Would be keen to hear any experiences by private message ...

Wired123

•2 years ago

1 Reply

I am really needing some help

I last wrote a post complaining about my endo back in the summer, I had i come off ndt after 13years ash she said she thought i might have ME. Concentrated on...

I last wrote a post complaining about my endo back in the summer, I had i come o...

csavery8753

•2 years ago

54 Replies

Please what is the meaning of Tiny-Bilateral Hypoechoic thyroid non vascularized masses(hyperthyroidism)

Please what is the meaning of Tiny-Bilateral Hypoechoic thyroid non vascularized...

Graceforlife1

•2 years ago

7 Replies

OATS test - what is it

Apologies I couldn't edit my original post but for those who are interested (copied from a clinic website) the Organic Acids Test (OAT) offers a comprehensive...

Apologies I couldn't edit my original post but for those who are interested (cop...

twizzle303

•2 years ago

1 Reply

An endocrine specialist I don't know had me in recently for a cortisol curve test to determine if I still have Addisons disease. Conclude no

I have a cyst on my hypothalamus I think they are just trying to get me off meds £££. Gp now wants me to go back for more test. Short Synachthen Test/Baseline...

I have a cyst on my hypothalamus I think they are just trying to get me off med...

elvera

•2 years ago

2 Replies

OATS test - useful or not

Hi has anyone had an OATs test - private or through GP and if so did the results help you manage your Hashimotos, adjust supplements etc? I am intending to...

Hi has anyone had an OATs test - private or through GP and if so did the results...

twizzle303

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Blood test result and palpitations

I posted my last blood test recently, since ferritin was low, been taking iron, vitron c which gives me bad constipation and hard stools. The Dr thinks the...

I posted my last blood test recently, since ferritin was low, been taking iron, ...

Suzi_

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid Results

I decided to purchase one of the Medichecks Thyroid private blood tests to check my Thyroid, Vitamin, Inflammation, Iron & Autoimmunity. The results are, CRP...

I decided to purchase one of the Medichecks Thyroid private blood tests to check...

Arielathekitten

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Change of Levo brands

Hi I have had quite a few changes of brand when it comes to Levo. I was told it was the actual fillers that can effect some people more than others. Speaking...

Hi I have had quite a few changes of brand when it comes to Levo. I was told it...

lucindajethol

•2 years ago

4 Replies

T3 - with food or empty stomach.

Saw a new functional med doc, going to trial a small dose of T3 (5 mg). She said I could take with or without food. Curious what others do? Thx!

Saw a new functional med doc, going to trial a small dose of T3 (5 mg). She sai...

Duckydoodle

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Best Thyroid Suppliments

I have a lot of food allergies especially stuff with artificial additives and perservatives, with that in mind, what are the best natural suppliments that you...

I have a lot of food allergies especially stuff with artificial additives and pe...

Me1157

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Iodine with Multiviamins /Eurthyrox or Elthroxin which is better

I suffer from Hypothyroidism I have just started a multivitamin with limited quantity of Iodine I take my Eurthyrox at 0500am The multivitamins 06hours will...

I suffer from Hypothyroidism I have just started a multivitamin with limited qua...

vakilzf

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Unwell

Hi all, I’ve been so very unwell the past few weeks. Maybe longer (I tend to push on and ignore my feelings). Very tired, achy, tearful and low. Assumed this...

Hi all, I’ve been so very unwell the past few weeks. Maybe longer (I tend to pu...

Suzanneharb

•2 years ago

14 Replies

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All posts for January 2022

Milk thistle alters thyroid hormone transport

Help and advice

Private test kit expiry

Why test 6 - 8 weeks after dose change?

Anybody used the Danish or German NDT?

Vitamin D levels

Trial of 5htp Advice….

Vitamin D thoughts

Is it normal for your GP to reduce thyroxine? I have had bloods (don’t have print out yet) but have had my dosage reduced from 100mg to 75mg

TPO levels

Can I take l-tirosin with thyroid meds?

Iron blood levels

Test tomorrow - what about HRT?

High FsH due to levothyroxin?

Is it true that those with Hashimoto should not be on NDT?

Starting on T3 with my Levo.

Help please about my results

Any thoughts on Dr S Sihota, Wycombe Hospital?

I am really needing some help

Please what is the meaning of Tiny-Bilateral Hypoechoic thyroid non vascularized masses(hyperthyroidism)

OATS test - what is it

An endocrine specialist I don't know had me in recently for a cortisol curve test to determine if I still have Addisons disease. Conclude no

OATS test - useful or not

Blood test result and palpitations

Thyroid Results

Change of Levo brands

T3 - with food or empty stomach.

Best Thyroid Suppliments

Iodine with Multiviamins /Eurthyrox or Elthroxin which is better

Unwell

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