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I’m just wondering if anyone has joined the British Thyroid Foundation and found it to be beneficial?

I’m just wondering if anyone has joined the British Thyroid Foundation and found...

PrincessAnnie

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Covid and thyroid advice plz!!

I've never given it a second thought that my thyroid condition could make me vulnerable. Now I'm worried that I somehow slipped off someones radar and wrongly...

I've never given it a second thought that my thyroid condition could make me vul...

lhall817

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Paper showing inferior Quality of Life is correlated with increased TSH levels, even with TSH in the healthy reference range

This paper shows that quality of life in so-called well treated hypothyroidism is dependent on TSH values even in the higher reachs of the healthy TSH range....

This paper shows that quality of life in so-called well treated hypothyroidism i...

diogenes

Remembering•3 years ago

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Thriva Tests Help Anyone?

Can anyone throw any light on my tests I am completely new to all this, my bloods at the NHS were low so I was recommended to get some private ones done they...

Can anyone throw any light on my tests I am completely new to all this, my blood...

Pols13

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Latest blood test results, where do I start?!

Afternoon everyone, I posted recently and went away to get some more blood tests, I've now got the bulk of the recent results. I'm on the waitlist for a...

Afternoon everyone, I posted recently and went away to get some more blood test...

CTun

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Carbimazole 5 mg

White tablets with F1 on one side and a line on the other. Could anyone tell me the maker of this 5 mg carbimazole tablet. Many thanks for reading. Valerie

White tablets with F1 on one side and a line on the other. Could anyone tell ...

Vbgr

•3 years ago

8 Replies

How long should I wait before checking thyroid labs?

I started an antidepressant one month ago. I think it's affecting the absorption of my thyroid meds. How long should I wait to check thyroid labs?

I started an antidepressant one month ago. I think it's affecting the absorption...

Fmljkl

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Blood results in after 11 weeks on T3

Hi all, Just got my blood results from my GP, ranges not given but I assume them to be the same as my last ones so I have included these in brackets TSH -...

Hi all, Just got my blood results from my GP, ranges not given but I assume the...

Purplesash

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Bloods and reduced T3

Hi all Since my last post, I had felt overcooked on T3. Endo suggested reduction of T3 from 2.5mcg along with T4 87.5mcg levo in the morning and 2.5mcg...

Hi all Since my last post, I had felt overcooked on T3. Endo suggested reductio...

AleB

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Need the cheapest option for venus blood test

So even though I’m apparently ‘a complicated case’, Hashimoto and Graves. Labs have refused to test t3 in the monitoring process. To cap it all my bloody endo...

So even though I’m apparently ‘a complicated case’, Hashimoto and Graves. Labs h...

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Numbness in one hand

Hello I've been suffering from numbness and pins & needles in my left hand (I'm right handed). It started about a month ago in just the middle finger but now...

Hello I've been suffering from numbness and pins & needles in my left hand (I'm...

Wired123

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Any help please! Are my ferritin, folate and Vit B12 on the low side, and do I need to supplement?

Hi... I've just had my ferritin, folate & B12 bloods done as I'm trying to determine the possible cause of my hair thinning, and whether I'm absorbing these...

Hi... I've just had my ferritin, folate & B12 bloods done as I'm trying to deter...

Hidden

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Under active thyroid

I go see my doctor on Thurs. Sorry I did say Tue but its Thurs. Never heard of this doctor. And worry I will get the same answer. I.e you bloods where ok...

I go see my doctor on Thurs. Sorry I did say Tue but its Thurs. Never heard of...

Stokelad

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Mini pill and T3

I’ve had a search across various communities on healthunlocked but I can’t find what I’m looking for. I’m struggling with peri meno symptoms but more...

I’ve had a search across various communities on healthunlocked but I can’t find ...

Murphysmum

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Hypothyroidism and covid?

Are you more likely to develop severe covid if you have hypothyroidism. I've always assumed not because I've never been told it's something that makes you...

Are you more likely to develop severe covid if you have hypothyroidism. I've alw...

lhall817

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Hashis 'flares'?

Can anyone explain just what's meant by a Hashis flare? I think I know (and also think I get them!). But what can be done to manage them and better still can...

Can anyone explain just what's meant by a Hashis flare? I think I know (and also...

Zadock

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Tips for going gluten free

Hi folks I am going to try gluten free again but properly this time. I know it means completely separate prep areas for food but I am not sure where to begin...

Hi folks I am going to try gluten free again but properly this time. I know it m...

Eimear78

•3 years ago

2 Replies

How to get a referral

What do you need to say to get a GP to refer you to an Endo in England? Think my medication is too low and also suspect Thyroid Eye disease (which GP doesn’t...

What do you need to say to get a GP to refer you to an Endo in England? Think my...

VivaBlack

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Natural Desiccated Thyroid (NDT) - how long does it take to work?

Hello Recently it was confirmed I have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, undiagnosed for a long time, my fault I never sought help until I could no longer function! 3...

Hello Recently it was confirmed I have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, undiagnosed for ...

Tillimodo

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Can anybody advise a good gastroenterologist or functional medicine doctor for digestion issue. Please DM me 😀

I hope someone can help me. I have Hashi and my main issue these days is malabsorbtion of protein and fat. I am low on some nutrients that I now supplement...

I hope someone can help me. I have Hashi and my main issue these days is malabso...

sasha_nico

•3 years ago

5 Replies

I have come across this article about combination T4/T3 treatment and wondered what the consensus was?

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC5772692/

Mollyfan

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Teva adverse reaction

Same here. Cluster headaches & felt very ill. Reported but still get prescribed Teva by local pharmacies who state they can’t get alternatives. I have...

Same here. Cluster headaches & felt very ill. Reported but still get prescribe...

Janetcat

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Thriva Blood test results- some help please :)

I was advised on my last post to get my bloods done again and go from there- so that's what I've done! Thriva were one of the cheaper options, but with an...

I was advised on my last post to get my bloods done again and go from there- so ...

Smv95

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Reduced levothyroxine now have symptoms, please advise 😞

Hi, On all my blood test results for years my TSH has been suppressed. Usually around 0.007 or thereabouts. I saw a new doctor for an unrelated issue & she...

Hi, On all my blood test results for years my TSH has been suppressed. Usually a...

Sarahlouise1980

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Refused liquid Levo by NHS Endo due to cost.

Hello all I have the NICE guidelines that state you can be prescribed liquid Levo if symptoms persist. I was refused liquid today by my Endo who said ‘it’ll...

Hello all I have the NICE guidelines that state you can be prescribed liquid Lev...

Hidden

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Private thyroid tests

Hi everyone, I am thinking of having a private thyroid tests and have seen some recomended providers in this site. My question is…Are finger prick tests going...

Hi everyone, I am thinking of having a private thyroid tests and have seen some ...

Afshan64

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Thoughts on Beef Liver Capsules to increase Ferrtin Levels?

Hello, I know I need to increase my ferrtin levels and have been warned off iron supps until I have a full iron panel (which I am waiting on). I tried chicken...

Hello, I know I need to increase my ferrtin levels and have been warned off iron...

Lilacsocks

•3 years ago

2 Replies

water fluoridisation

Hello, please can anyone tell me of any more campaigning to stop water fluoridisation, apart from the government petition? This is an incredibly serious issue...

Hello, please can anyone tell me of any more campaigning to stop water fluoridis...

rowan9

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Teva making me ill

Currently on Teva have noticed since started taking that I have headaches severe bloating of tummy look 6 months pregnant. Also seems to give me body aches and...

Currently on Teva have noticed since started taking that I have headaches severe...

sunsation1

•3 years ago

28 Replies

Bloods impacted by Covid Booster jab?

I aimed to get my bloods done before the Booster but the clinic did not take enough blood so I ended up having to go back after the Booster for a second set of...

I aimed to get my bloods done before the Booster but the clinic did not take eno...

Wired123

•3 years ago

7 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for February 2022

Advice

Covid and thyroid advice plz!!

Paper showing inferior Quality of Life is correlated with increased TSH levels, even with TSH in the healthy reference range

Thriva Tests Help Anyone?

Latest blood test results, where do I start?!

Carbimazole 5 mg

How long should I wait before checking thyroid labs?

Blood results in after 11 weeks on T3

Bloods and reduced T3

Need the cheapest option for venus blood test

Numbness in one hand

Any help please! Are my ferritin, folate and Vit B12 on the low side, and do I need to supplement?

Under active thyroid

Mini pill and T3

Hypothyroidism and covid?

Hashis 'flares'?

Tips for going gluten free

How to get a referral

Natural Desiccated Thyroid (NDT) - how long does it take to work?

Can anybody advise a good gastroenterologist or functional medicine doctor for digestion issue. Please DM me 😀

I have come across this article about combination T4/T3 treatment and wondered what the consensus was?

Teva adverse reaction

Thriva Blood test results- some help please :)

Reduced levothyroxine now have symptoms, please advise 😞

Refused liquid Levo by NHS Endo due to cost.

Private thyroid tests

Thoughts on Beef Liver Capsules to increase Ferrtin Levels?

water fluoridisation

Teva making me ill

Bloods impacted by Covid Booster jab?

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