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Serum transferrin too high

Hello there, I haven't posted for a while as I am fine. Since taking T3 all my various ailments have disappeared on the whole. Very fortunate as since my...

Hello there, I haven't posted for a while as I am fine. Since taking T3 all my ...

Donutlight

•2 years ago

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What should I do with medication increase / change? Labs are below. Please help !!!

EDIT: thank you all for the responses. What I’ve decided to do, since I’ve ran out of Armour anyway. So I’ve switched to nature throid capsules (that don’t...

EDIT: thank you all for the responses. What I’ve decided to do, since I’ve ran o...

Queenofwands1212

•2 years ago

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Switch from NDT to Levo, yes or no?

I've been taking Thiroyd for about ten years, but my last bottle will run out in a couple of months, so I have to decide; try Thyroid S instead, or try...

I've been taking Thiroyd for about ten years, but my last bottle will run out in...

Jobiska

•2 years ago

19 Replies

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Possible SPAM.

How can we prevent Herbal Companies from posting on Thyroid UK on Facebook ? One particular chap seems to be doing the rounds on Thyroid UK & a lot of the B12...

How can we prevent Herbal Companies from posting on Thyroid UK on Facebook ? One...

Shellytwoshoes

•2 years ago

3 Replies

What blood tests for Hypo?

Hi folks, Still on my diagnosis journey (4 years in 🙈). I’m going to organise bloods this week and want to make sure my GP requests the right tests. I think...

Hi folks, Still on my diagnosis journey (4 years in 🙈). I’m going to organise ...

Jogger24

•2 years ago

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Loose hanging skin on body

Hi everyone, Can I ask please - does anyone get a problem with their skin becoming loose with thyroid meds - I look like the Michelin Man some days - does...

Hi everyone, Can I ask please - does anyone get a problem with their skin becom...

posthinking01

•2 years ago

1 Reply

This episode illuminates what is wrong with medicine, even today!

I read with some anger and dismay an article in today's Sunday Times which showed that despite the medical world being aware of the dangers of valproate...

I read with some anger and dismay an article in today's Sunday Times which show...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

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Advice needed please

Has anyone got advice on how to manage excessive dry peeling skin whilst being hyperthyroid.

Has anyone got advice on how to manage excessive dry peeling skin whilst being h...

Allie20

•2 years ago

13 Replies

TURKEY T3

Hi I'm going to Turkey end of May, do any if you know if t3 is available to buy there and if so what do I ask for. currently on 125mg thyroxine I've no thyroid...

Hi I'm going to Turkey end of May, do any if you know if t3 is available to buy ...

cneal09

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Levo and blood tests

Hello,I have blood tests coming up in 2 days for thyroid,and investigation into possible arthiritis as my fingers are twisting and bumpy ,at the moment am...

Hello,I have blood tests coming up in 2 days for thyroid,and investigation into ...

Joad467

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Low TSH, high T4

My TSH has changed about every three months. It was 16.8, .02, 1.52, , .33 and than .37. I am currently on 137 of levothyroxin and they told to skip a dose...

My TSH has changed about every three months. It was 16.8, .02, 1.52, , .33 and ...

123dididini

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Advice needed on changing from Levo T4 to Armour NDT

Hi guys wondered if you kind people could give me some advice on upping NDT please! Really struggling with Levothyroxine... had 2 ops to remove all thyroid 4...

Hi guys wondered if you kind people could give me some advice on upping NDT plea...

Blanche1960

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Does the dose of T4 and T3 sound too high

Hi everyone I'm currently taking 150 mcg levo, I increased from 100/125 alternate days, started to feel undermedicated, increased to 125 and then upto 150mcg....

Hi everyone I'm currently taking 150 mcg levo, I increased from 100/125 alternat...

turkeydinner

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Source for thyroid S please.

Although I prefer Nature Thyroid and the like I can't afford it. is there currently anywhere I can purchase Thyroid S please as I have almost ran out....

Although I prefer Nature Thyroid and the like I can't afford it. is there curre...

bobbyb

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Can Bentonite Clay used externally help?

Hello 👋- Does anyone have an experience or info about The Bentonite Clay for reducing- shrinking Thyroid Nodules when splayed externally? Thank you 🙏

Hello 👋- Does anyone have an experience or info about The Bentonite Clay for re...

Jajda

•2 years ago

6 Replies

T3/T4 question

Hello everyone, thanks in advance for your help. I recently was on 175 levothyroxine and sourced my own T3 and was taking 35 per day. My endocrinologist...

Hello everyone, thanks in advance for your help. I recently was on 175 levothyro...

Cbrclint

•2 years ago

9 Replies

2 nd booster shot of Moderna in USA

I had my 2 nd booster one week ago, still feel very tired/ lethargic! Even unwell at times! Anyone else had this reaction? I am a senior female with Hashimoto .

I had my 2 nd booster one week ago, still feel very tired/ lethargic! Even unwel...

Suzi_

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Blood test

Not sure if this is allowed but here goes: I want to get my bloods done in preparation of seeing a private endocrinologist to address my ongoing concerns for...

Not sure if this is allowed but here goes: I want to get my bloods done in prepa...

Yogibo

•2 years ago

12 Replies

T3 Haul in Corfu!!

Just in case anyone is planning a trip to Greece to stock up! We've come to Corfu for the long Easter weekend. Specifically chose somewhere in Greece to try...

Just in case anyone is planning a trip to Greece to stock up! We've come to Corf...

Fluffysheep

•2 years ago

36 Replies

Please counsel on latest lab results

Dear TUK friends, Results yesterday, 15. April: TSH: 0.874 mU/l (Range 0.2 - 5) 14.04% FT3: 3.22 pmol/l (Range 1.8 - 4.5) 52.59% FT4: 14.3 pmol/l (Range 7 -...

Dear TUK friends, Results yesterday, 15. April: TSH: 0.874 mU/l (Range 0.2 - 5) ...

Koola

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Brands ?

Hey guys I know this has been mentioned before but I can’t find the info ? Are Accord and Mercury the same brand ? I wondered if I could mix them while...

Hey guys I know this has been mentioned before but I can’t find the info ? Are ...

Nutty56

•2 years ago

4 Replies

NDT Efra dosing and timing advice

Hello lovely people I’ve been taking NDT now for about 4 weeks and I’m getting on well with it (no side effects), but it’s hard to tell how well they work for...

Hello lovely people I’ve been taking NDT now for about 4 weeks and I’m getting ...

PixieElv

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Buying NDT

Please can I have a recommendation for purchase of NDT, currently low on Thyroid S. Thanks in advance Beany

Please can I have a recommendation for purchase of NDT, currently low on Thyroid...

beanybop44

•2 years ago

1 Reply

London hospitals - hypothyroidism

I am being referred to NHS endocrinology because of my sub-clinical hypothyroidism - which London hospital is the best for this?

I am being referred to NHS endocrinology because of my sub-clinical hypothyroidi...

FatiguedGirl

•2 years ago

4 Replies

So fed up with hair-loss from Armour

I guess this is part question: part post. Firstly, I’m SO incredibly fed up with the extreme hairloss from Armour. I know it’s from the Armour because, 1-...

I guess this is part question: part post. Firstly, I’m SO incredibly fed up wit...

Queenofwands1212

•2 years ago

13 Replies

I want to get rid of this disease ASAP. How can I do? I'm really disappointed with my hyperthyroidism.

I have been hyperthyroidism since six years ago. I think I didn't take medicines regularly, my heart is beating very fast. How can I do? Because of the side...

I have been hyperthyroidism since six years ago. I think I didn't take medicine...

Hidden

•2 years ago

6 Replies

T3 only - how high do you keep your FT3?

I recently started on the progesterone only pill to try to even out monthly dips in my symptoms. It’s definitely helped. My most recents posts on here were...

I recently started on the progesterone only pill to try to even out monthly dips...

Murphysmum

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies

Hi, Not a question regarding myself. My sister had some blood tests several years ago when experiencing a range of symptoms, including thyroid blood tests....

Hi, Not a question regarding myself. My sister had some blood tests several yea...

ErraticAspie

•2 years ago

2 Replies

prochorperazine/ Stemetil

Hi again everyone Ive just come back from a NHS walk in centre as the dizzy spells are driving me around the twist. The Dr gave me a medication in the title of...

Hi again everyone Ive just come back from a NHS walk in centre as the dizzy spel...

Jelley93

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Group of Papers on Hashimoto's thyroiditis

This open source collection may be of interest to Hashimoto's sufferers - in Thyroid Found at home@liebertpub.com Special Collection: Hashimoto’s...

This open source collection may be of interest to Hashimoto's sufferers - in Thy...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

14 Replies

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All posts for April 2022

Serum transferrin too high

What should I do with medication increase / change? Labs are below. Please help !!!

Switch from NDT to Levo, yes or no?

Possible SPAM.

What blood tests for Hypo?

Loose hanging skin on body

This episode illuminates what is wrong with medicine, even today!

Advice needed please

TURKEY T3

Levo and blood tests

Low TSH, high T4

Advice needed on changing from Levo T4 to Armour NDT

Does the dose of T4 and T3 sound too high

Source for thyroid S please.

Can Bentonite Clay used externally help?

T3/T4 question

2 nd booster shot of Moderna in USA

Blood test

T3 Haul in Corfu!!

Please counsel on latest lab results

Brands ?

NDT Efra dosing and timing advice

Buying NDT

London hospitals - hypothyroidism

So fed up with hair-loss from Armour

I want to get rid of this disease ASAP. How can I do? I'm really disappointed with my hyperthyroidism.

T3 only - how high do you keep your FT3?

Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies

prochorperazine/ Stemetil

Group of Papers on Hashimoto's thyroiditis

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