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Taking a double dose in one day by mistake

I take my levo dose of 88 mg at 8.30am and have just accidentally taken another dose at 10.30pm mistaking it for another tablet. I’m worried 😟 will I be ok?

I take my levo dose of 88 mg at 8.30am and have just accidentally taken another ...

Jacarilla

•2 years ago

35 Replies

Levothyroxine

Has anybody had any size effects of leg oedema on levothyroxine? I was only diagnosed 2 months ago and started on 50mcg and have just upped to 75mcg. Only been...

Has anybody had any size effects of leg oedema on levothyroxine? I was only diag...

Louisebannister

•2 years ago

30 Replies

Rehydrating - are electrolytes added to water okay?

Is there any reason why I cannot have a Dioralyte type drink ? I’m on Levothyroxine 50. I drink a lot of water to keep UTI at bay. I haven’t seen any...

Is there any reason why I cannot have a Dioralyte type drink ? I’m on Levothyrox...

App1

•2 years ago

1 Reply

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Help needed with thyroid blood test. GP keeps fobbing me off saying it‘s fine. Is he right (see attached pic)?

Asking this beautiful community because I feel fobbed off I‘ve got an underactive thyroid and my GPs seem reluctant to adjust my dose. A fee years ago my TSH...

Asking this beautiful community because I feel fobbed off I‘ve got an underactiv...

Affipop

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Seasonal improvements when Hypothyroid?

I have severe M.E + co-morbidities, but suspected Hypothyroidism/Hashi's. Awaiting appointment. I have far more energy & mental cognition in the Spring +...

I have severe M.E + co-morbidities, but suspected Hypothyroidism/Hashi's. Awaiti...

SpringFairy

•2 years ago

20 Replies

This gives an indication as to why T4 monotherapy does not satisfactorily restore carbohydrate response

This is interesting in that it combines T4 monoterapy and carbohydrate response. could be a clue as to why patients on T4 only can have difficulty losing...

This is interesting in that it combines T4 monoterapy and carbohydrate response....

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

24 Replies

My blood test, please comment

Hi fellow thyroid warriors! Another year, another test... It's been a while... After a bit of trial and error, I have settled with NDT 1.5 grains. I feel...

Hi fellow thyroid warriors! Another year, another test... It's been a while... ...

Windsinger

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Someone is declaring that the king has no clothes!!! 🥳

Maybe a useful article??? https://www.bmj.com/content/376/bmj.o702

dolphin5

•2 years ago

15 Replies

To T3 or to not T3 that is the question.....I will need to take it but it's a question of when

Hi everyone quick question here as I value all your advice. TFT results today after 9 weeks on 125 levo. TSH: 0.6 (0.27 - 4.2) Ft4: 18.4 (12 - 22) Ft3: 4.2...

Hi everyone quick question here as I value all your advice. TFT results today a...

Moog77

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Vitamins - Hashimoto & bonedensity

I have Hashimoto, I am on 50 mcg levothyroxine 4 days a week, 75 mcg 3 days a week. I take 250 mg magnesium and 4000! iu vitaminsD daily. What other vitamins...

I have Hashimoto, I am on 50 mcg levothyroxine 4 days a week, 75 mcg 3 days a we...

Suzi_

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Test Results, losing hope, please help!

I have another thread where I am documenting my journey so I will update there too, but I just received the results (pic attached) I asked the receptionist for...

I have another thread where I am documenting my journey so I will update there t...

AbigailHolywood

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Thai NDT problems?

Hi, Has anyone recently ordered NDT from a previously reliable company, which seems to have significantly raised their prices? If so, how long did it take to...

Hi, Has anyone recently ordered NDT from a previously reliable company, which s...

judithclaire

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Can't poo!!!

I havent taken NDT in about 2 years, when i did i feel it worked brilliantly. I tried it again about 6 months ago but it wasn't giving me the same positive...

I havent taken NDT in about 2 years, when i did i feel it worked brilliantly. I ...

moowens

•2 years ago

6 Replies

EH up, never expected that.

Managed to actually get a GP face to face appointment this morning. That's a result in itself. So , went ready to argue my case for repeat testing, testing...

Managed to actually get a GP face to face appointment this morning. That's a res...

Polo22

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Is there any link between T3 and raised blood pressure?

I started T3 two months ago now, and along with various blood tests my endo had requested I asked the nurse to check my blood pressure. I was alarmed to find...

I started T3 two months ago now, and along with various blood tests my endo had ...

Zadock

•2 years ago

38 Replies

A few questions on latest results re: ERFA/Levo and lowish B12

I have been on a trial of ERFA and Levothyroxine for over a year now. Working with a private Endo to try and find a level that suits me. This is latest blood...

I have been on a trial of ERFA and Levothyroxine for over a year now. Working wi...

SmPea

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Can you refuse NHS TSH test

Hi As part of the ongoing investigations into my balance issue my GP has ordered a raft of blood tests, B12, ferritin, estimated GFR, folate, liver function,...

Hi As part of the ongoing investigations into my balance issue my GP has ordered...

Sparklingsunshine

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Vitamin D and K2

I have just purchased Vit D3000+K2 as an oral spray from Better You. From my previous post, I realise that K2MK7 was recommended, what is the difference...

I have just purchased Vit D3000+K2 as an oral spray from Better You. From my pre...

Sewingbee24

•2 years ago

7 Replies

My friends results

My friend who has no thyroid condition had her bloods checked recently. She has cold hands, feet and nose all the time. Lack of energy. She also lives with...

My friend who has no thyroid condition had her bloods checked recently. She has ...

McPammy

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Awaiting Results

Evening Hope not too long a post .. Have been having pains in the front of my throat for the last 4 years occ . I started getting a lot more 2 years ago...

Evening Hope not too long a post .. Have been having pains in the front of my t...

GShep64

•2 years ago

3 Replies

New thyroid suffers don’t stand a chance with advice like this.

Hello I’ve not posted on here for ages, as up to now, I’ve been feeling fine on my current dosage of NDT and Levo. However, I’ve recently noticed I’ve started...

Hello I’ve not posted on here for ages, as up to now, I’ve been feeling fine on ...

Peanut31

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Doctor recommendations?

Hi all, I know there is a specific way to get consultant recommendations in my area, but I can’t for the life of me remember/find the info anywhere? Any help...

Hi all, I know there is a specific way to get consultant recommendations in my a...

WesleyM19

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Is it Menopause or hypothyroidism?

Hi Lovely women with hypothyroidism. How do you know you are premenopausal vs your thyroid medicine not working? What are the symptoms? Other than irregular...

Hi Lovely women with hypothyroidism. How do you know you are premenopausal vs y...

PixieElv

•2 years ago

109 Replies

fatigue or something else?

Hi I’m having a very bad time at the moment with varied symptoms. I’m completely unsure if the cause or how to address it. My bloods for hypothyroidism are...

Hi I’m having a very bad time at the moment with varied symptoms. I’m completely...

Rennixon

•2 years ago

6 Replies

How to find a post you wrote …

I wrote a post a few weeks ago and have been looking for it on and off ever since - someone replied and I’d like to say thank you. So, how do you find a post...

I wrote a post a few weeks ago and have been looking for it on and off ever sinc...

AppleOrchard

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Constant all over body aches

How does everyone manage constant all over body aches? I have had this permanently for over a year now. I know some people try going gluten free but I just...

How does everyone manage constant all over body aches? I have had this permanent...

Luci20

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Is Propranolol Safe for Hypos.

Hi I've just come back from seeing my GP about my continuing dizzy, unbalanced feeling. As well, as checking for neck instability, I'm very hypermobile and...

Hi I've just come back from seeing my GP about my continuing dizzy, unbalanced f...

Sparklingsunshine

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Multinodular goitre

Hi there, I am new here. At an ENT appointment for labyrinthitis 3 weeks ago, the consultant noticed a swelling in my neck and subsequently the ultrasound...

Hi there, I am new here. At an ENT appointment for labyrinthitis 3 weeks ago, ...

sspringer

•2 years ago

6 Replies

T3 and food query

Hi folks, me again. So still feeling crap on T3. Taking 5mcg at 7:30 with 75mcg of levo. Eating them at 8:30 although no interest in food and take the next...

Hi folks, me again. So still feeling crap on T3. Taking 5mcg at 7:30 with 75mcg...

Tradoc

•2 years ago

30 Replies

FT3 may be better than FT4 in setting therapy levels.

This new paper indicates FT3 may be a useful measurement in treated hypothyroidism rather than FT4. Still falls into the trap of preferring normal TSH....

This new paper indicates FT3 may be a useful measurement in treated hypothyroid...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for May 2022

Taking a double dose in one day by mistake

Levothyroxine

Rehydrating - are electrolytes added to water okay?

Help needed with thyroid blood test. GP keeps fobbing me off saying it‘s fine. Is he right (see attached pic)?

Seasonal improvements when Hypothyroid?

This gives an indication as to why T4 monotherapy does not satisfactorily restore carbohydrate response

My blood test, please comment

Someone is declaring that the king has no clothes!!! 🥳

To T3 or to not T3 that is the question.....I will need to take it but it's a question of when

Vitamins - Hashimoto & bonedensity

Test Results, losing hope, please help!

Thai NDT problems?

Can't poo!!!

EH up, never expected that.

Is there any link between T3 and raised blood pressure?

A few questions on latest results re: ERFA/Levo and lowish B12

Can you refuse NHS TSH test

Vitamin D and K2

My friends results

Awaiting Results

New thyroid suffers don’t stand a chance with advice like this.

Doctor recommendations?

Is it Menopause or hypothyroidism?

fatigue or something else?

How to find a post you wrote …

Constant all over body aches

Is Propranolol Safe for Hypos.

Multinodular goitre

T3 and food query

FT3 may be better than FT4 in setting therapy levels.

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