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Revealed: No open investigations into temporary pharmacy closures in Scotland

Revealed: No open investigations into temporary pharmacy closures in Scotland • 13 May 2022 There are currently no open investigations into...

Revealed: No open investigations into temporary pharmacy closures in Scotland ...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

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Taking Levo at night along with Mirtazapine

Hi, I am at long last starting on 25mcg of levo (Wockhardt). I take half a Mirtazapine (7.5mg) at night as I am such a poor sleeper. I have severe...

Hi, I am at long last starting on 25mcg of levo (Wockhardt). I take half a Mir...

elaine2447

•2 years ago

50 Replies

New attempts to measure thyroxine/T3 activity by cell biomarkers

It's clear that the cells in our bodies have different local requirements for T4 to convert to T3. This paper looks at indirect possible markers from cells to...

It's clear that the cells in our bodies have different local requirements for T4...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

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DIO1 and DIO2 Gene issues

Hi everyone - can anyone help please. I am having issues with an endo who is determined to rely on bloods only when I suspect I might have the above problem....

Hi everyone - can anyone help please. I am having issues with an endo who is det...

posthinking01

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Vitamins & blood test

Before a blood test we make sure there is a 24 hour window Levothyroxine free. Does the same apply to Vit B12 & Vit D please might someone tell me? I have...

Before a blood test we make sure there is a 24 hour window Levothyroxine free. D...

Quinc

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Bringing Liothyronine back from Turkey.

Hi all, my son is on holiday in Turkey and has found Tiromel for around £3.50 per pack of 100!!! in a Pharmacy. Is he allowed to being it back to the UK for me...

Hi all, my son is on holiday in Turkey and has found Tiromel for around £3.50 pe...

HoovyPudsey

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Thyroid not functioning well

Hi everyone, My thyroid isn’t functioning well according to my body and blood work based on the amount of t3 I’m taking. Trying to get to the bottom of it....

Hi everyone, My thyroid isn’t functioning well according to my body and blood wo...

Jesstuo

•2 years ago

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Thyroid not functioning well

Hi everyone, My thyroid isn’t functioning well according to my body and blood work based on the amount of t3 I’m taking. Trying to get to the bottom of it....

Hi everyone, My thyroid isn’t functioning well according to my body and blood wo...

Jesstuo

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Do e.n.t. or endocrinologists usually monitor thyroid nodules when abnormal?

Is the above normal in the uk?Advice to g.p. re. abnormal thyroid nodule is refer to e.n.t. as my problems not hormone related, and due to a non thyroidal...

Is the above normal in the uk?Advice to g.p. re. abnormal thyroid nodule is refe...

Wua13262348

•2 years ago

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obtaining glenmark levothyroxine

Would much appreciate any information on how to obtain or get it prescribed. Did an endocrinologist need to approve it, or is it like for like price wise with...

Would much appreciate any information on how to obtain or get it prescribed. Di...

Wua13262348

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Normal Tsh high T4

Tsh is 2.3 range 0.27to 4.2 T4 22.9 range 12to 22 Test taken at 8am no levo 24 hours prior to test

Tsh is 2.3 range 0.27to 4.2 T4 22.9 range 12to 22 Test taken at 8am no levo 24 h...

Pen1966

•2 years ago

31 Replies

Hi all, question ref obtaining Prednisone

I was previously prescribed prednisolone tablets and or depo medrone injections by hospital consultant but have moved and been discharged from hospital. I...

I was previously prescribed prednisolone tablets and or depo medrone injections ...

ellj

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Incomplete Test Results

I went for a blood test yesterday morning (8.10am). I didn’t eat or drink beforehand and I took my last dose of T4 24 hours before and T3 10 hours before. I...

I went for a blood test yesterday morning (8.10am). I didn’t eat or drink before...

AppleOrchard

•2 years ago

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Another interesting insight from a doctor - this time Dr Nadir Ali at a “low carb down under” conference.

This doctor has realised that the medical profession needs to listen to its knowledgeable patients in order to make progress. Yay!! Here is his first slide....

This doctor has realised that the medical profession needs to listen to its know...

dolphin5

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Which Magnesium?

I have been taking magnesium glycinate for the past 3 months,, but unfortunately bought some with extra rubbish! I was looking for a better alternative and...

I have been taking magnesium glycinate for the past 3 months,, but unfortunately...

carnation

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Bit of advice please,

So as previous post explained , I managed to get GP to agree to repeats of bloods and some extra ones. Just wanted to clarify about best practice from our...

So as previous post explained , I managed to get GP to agree to repeats of blood...

Polo22

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Sources for NDT

Hi again.. I’m just reposting because no one responded. Please please, if anyone could let me know where they get their NDT from I’d be so grateful? Private...

Hi again.. I’m just reposting because no one responded. Please please, if anyone...

TEGS

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Feel terrible, increase dose?

Hi all, I'm feeling terrible, horrible brain fog, feel like I've got brain damage, can't work, keep crying. I was diagnosed 19 March with TSH 71 and started on...

Hi all, I'm feeling terrible, horrible brain fog, feel like I've got brain damag...

Pearlteapot

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Swelling in ankles and hands

What is the cause of swelling in ankles and hands? Hashimoto’s flare? Under medicated? Overmedicated? What is the best way to address it?

What is the cause of swelling in ankles and hands? Hashimoto’s flare? Under medi...

SmilingAnyway

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Thoughts / help with New results since rise in Levo medication.

I had a rise in levothyroxine in nov 2021 and would appreciate any thoughts on my recent results and whether I need more or if I may need to see if I need to...

I had a rise in levothyroxine in nov 2021 and would appreciate any thoughts on m...

debra135

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Normal Results?

Hello, I’m new here but having been reading some threads to try work out readings. I suspected I may have an under active thyroid (losing hair, weight gain,...

Hello, I’m new here but having been reading some threads to try work out readin...

SCRF2022

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Blood test result from Tuesday. Result called be skewed

So following on from the post on Tuesday. Where I had a test booked for 8.10 am and when I got there they had changed the test to 11.40 am. I then went again...

So following on from the post on Tuesday. Where I had a test booked for 8.10 am ...

Jelley93

•2 years ago

14 Replies

3 wholesalers servicing 4,000 pharmacies go into administration

The article below might be behind some of the issues members have had obtaining prescription medicines in the UK. 3 wholesalers servicing 4,000...

The article below might be behind some of the issues members have had obtaining ...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

1 Reply

Some good news 😊

I’ve just come off the phone with my regular GP who has known me for over 20 yrs. Despite my TSH of 0.27 (0.3-5.0) she happily agreed to a rise in Levo to...

I’ve just come off the phone with my regular GP who has known me for over 20 yrs...

SarahJane1471

•2 years ago

2 Replies

T3 - anyone having a problem getting Mercury or Morningside brands

My wife is T3 only and gets her T3 on NHS prescription filled by the local Well chemist. They're currently having problems getting the medication from their...

My wife is T3 only and gets her T3 on NHS prescription filled by the local Well ...

tcpace

•2 years ago

9 Replies

How do you take your Levothyroxine?

I have been on 50mg Levothyroxine for over 15 years and have always taken in the morning with a little milk only because I have a cup of tea first thing. I’ve...

I have been on 50mg Levothyroxine for over 15 years and have always taken in the...

4sibbs

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Levothyroxine and Lansoprazole

Hey guys I have been prescribed lansoprazole and reading about it can reduce Levo absorption ? Wondering if anyone in similar situation has it had any effect...

Hey guys I have been prescribed lansoprazole and reading about it can reduce Lev...

Nutty56

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Coronary Spasm.

Has anyone on here had this problem; possibly long before a hypothyroid diagnosis? I am curious to hear anyone else’s experience of this. I have not met...

Has anyone on here had this problem; possibly long before a hypothyroid diagnos...

arTistapple

•2 years ago

5 Replies

TSH and cholestrol high, despite taking 150mg Levothyroxine.

My latest blood tests were: THS 6.91 ml U/L (normal 0.3 - 4.80) Serum Free T4 8.7 pmo/l (normal 7.7 - 20.6) Serum Free T3 4.2 pmo/l (normal 4.2 -...

My latest blood tests were: THS 6.91 ml U/L (normal 0.3 - 4.80) Serum Free T...

Littleshopofhorrors

•2 years ago

14 Replies

The link between bradycardia and hypothyroidism

I had a successful Cardioversion via my previous surgery/private cardiologist some months ago but have been struggling in the last couple of months with...

I had a successful Cardioversion via my previous surgery/private cardiologist s...

Loafinabout

•2 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for May 2022

Revealed: No open investigations into temporary pharmacy closures in Scotland

Taking Levo at night along with Mirtazapine

New attempts to measure thyroxine/T3 activity by cell biomarkers

DIO1 and DIO2 Gene issues

Vitamins & blood test

Bringing Liothyronine back from Turkey.

Thyroid not functioning well

Thyroid not functioning well

Do e.n.t. or endocrinologists usually monitor thyroid nodules when abnormal?

obtaining glenmark levothyroxine

Normal Tsh high T4

Hi all, question ref obtaining Prednisone

Incomplete Test Results

Another interesting insight from a doctor - this time Dr Nadir Ali at a “low carb down under” conference.

Which Magnesium?

Bit of advice please,

Sources for NDT

Feel terrible, increase dose?

Swelling in ankles and hands

Thoughts / help with New results since rise in Levo medication.

Normal Results?

Blood test result from Tuesday. Result called be skewed

3 wholesalers servicing 4,000 pharmacies go into administration

Some good news 😊

T3 - anyone having a problem getting Mercury or Morningside brands

How do you take your Levothyroxine?

Levothyroxine and Lansoprazole

Coronary Spasm.

TSH and cholestrol high, despite taking 150mg Levothyroxine.

The link between bradycardia and hypothyroidism

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