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Update: moving in the right direction (Graves now Hashimoto's?). New blood results, advice appreciated.

Hi again Since my last post I have got my exemption certificate with no problem. My gp has now retired, which may explain why she was reluctant to increase my...

Hi again Since my last post I have got my exemption certificate with no problem....

Tuttare

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Slight rise in thyroid antibody

I’ve had lots of weird symptoms seen a number of consultants still no proper diagnosis. I have positive family history for hypothyroidism but my results just...

I’ve had lots of weird symptoms seen a number of consultants still no proper dia...

Mag999

•2 years ago

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The 'common' disorder that could lead to severe muscle pain and fatigue – hypothyroidism

This Saturday's Express had an article on hypothryoidism! There's probably little worth reading but knowing that it had been noticed and published is why I am...

This Saturday's Express had an article on hypothryoidism! There's probably litt...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

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FDA and its research take aim at thyroid association's guideline on not using levothyroxine generics

I know this is about the USA. But the decisions over there all too often have an impact around other countries. My own view is that the study is hopelessly...

I know this is about the USA. But the decisions over there all too often have an...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

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Checking my blood results!!

Hi there I'm new to this site. I had Graves Disease in 2018 and had a thyroidectomy in 2019. I have since been on levothyroxine 100micrograms. My last Blood...

Hi there I'm new to this site. I had Graves Disease in 2018 and had a thyroidect...

artygirl12

•2 years ago

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How do you manage(enjoy) your food when you have Hashimoto’s/ hypothyroidism?

Hello everyone, I have been a strict gluten free diet since January. As a result, I feel less bloated. I don ‘t know if it’s the levothyroxine or the gluten...

Hello everyone, I have been a strict gluten free diet since January. As a result...

Nath27

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Timing of Medichecks Bloodtest

Hi all, i've bought the advanced thyroid bloodtest from medichecks and just wondered if anyone knows if it is ok to do the test at 5am or is this too early? i...

Hi all, i've bought the advanced thyroid bloodtest from medichecks and just wond...

catpurple7

•2 years ago

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Experiences with Adrenavive I...

I started 1 x Adrenavive I cap per day 6 days ago. I’m not having the hyper / anxiety symptoms others have reported, but am actually feeling more fatigued /...

I started 1 x Adrenavive I cap per day 6 days ago. I’m not having the hyper / an...

cocopop77

•2 years ago

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What’s the right term for medication benefits wearing off?

Hi all, What’s the right term for medication benefits wearing off? Specifically when there has been an initial improvement in health and benefits felt, then...

Hi all, What’s the right term for medication benefits wearing off? Specifically ...

Confused22

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Any link between high T3/ over replacement or under replacement and asthma?

Hello helpful people Has anyone ever noticed they get more wheezy/asthma symptoms when they are over or under replaced with thyroid hormone? I used to think...

Hello helpful people Has anyone ever noticed they get more wheezy/asthma sympto...

Polly91

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Just be consistent

They say to take it on and empty stomach. like an hour before morning coffee ...but some doctors just say to take it the same way everyday for testing...

They say to take it on and empty stomach. like an hour before morning coffee ....

Warmspirited

•2 years ago

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Reduced dose in Levo thyroxine ? Anxiety fatigue weak

Hi there , I have been taking 125mcg levo and 20 mcg of T3 for a few years now . Spoke to consultant over phone 2 weeks ago. Told to reduce levo by 25mcg . I...

Hi there , I have been taking 125mcg levo and 20 mcg of T3 for a few years now ....

Sixties123

•2 years ago

20 Replies

A diary of (hopefully) achieving a diagnosis

Hello everyone, I have another thread at the moment where I’ve detailed some blood results and have had some excellent and much appreciated advice. As it...

Hello everyone, I have another thread at the moment where I’ve detailed some blo...

AbigailHolywood

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Finally good news on desiccated thyroid (my doctor thinks I might be able to get it on NHS)

Just want to share something positive for once: by accident instead of my usual endocrinologist another consultant in the local NHS hospital called me for the...

Just want to share something positive for once: by accident instead of my usual ...

Aligoth

•2 years ago

6 Replies

T3

I have been given some T3 to try how do I start dosing

Pen1966

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Timings of supplements with carbimazole

Can someone advise me on the timing of supplements to get their full benefit? I’m currently taking 5mg carbimazole at lunch time every day ? I’m taking zinc...

Can someone advise me on the timing of supplements to get their full benefit? I...

Bhattinsami

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Lump on neck two week urgent referral advice please

Hi I mentioned to my doctor in January that I had a swelling on my neck. This was a phone appointment and he said that happens with hypothyroidism. Last week I...

Hi I mentioned to my doctor in January that I had a swelling on my neck. This wa...

Mst27

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Here we are again!

Hi everyone, Following on from the last bloods I had, my GP helpfully informed me that my folate level is fine, even though it is currently 4.7 (range...

Hi everyone, Following on from the last bloods I had, my GP helpfully informed ...

jm2450

•2 years ago

83 Replies

Palpitations

My thyroxin was reduced to 100mg in March I‘m presently experiencing palpitations and my hands and particularly my feet feel cold .GP ordered a blood test to...

My thyroxin was reduced to 100mg in March I‘m presently experiencing palpitation...

davina70

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Wife ready to give up on Thyroid Medication, bad reactions like allergic to something in it.

My wife has been on Thyroid medication for 14 years but has been struggling the last 2 years when Nature ND thyroid had dosage problems. She is 59 140 lbs...

My wife has been on Thyroid medication for 14 years but has been struggling the ...

FredDemeter

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Third blood test in 4 months

Good evening. I have just received my results from the latest blood test taken on Wednesday 4th May. I have a face to face GP appointment on Monday and know...

Good evening. I have just received my results from the latest blood test taken ...

PottyDotty

•2 years ago

13 Replies

ANYONE FOLLOWING DR BLANCHARDS TREATMENT PROTOCOL?

PLEASE….. HAS ANYONE READ DR BLANCHARDS BOOK.. THE FUNCTIONAL APPROACH TO HYPOTHYROIDISM.. AND THEN FOLLOW THROUGH ON HIS TREATMENT PLANS?? It roughly means...

PLEASE….. HAS ANYONE READ DR BLANCHARDS BOOK.. THE FUNCTIONAL APPROACH TO HYPOTH...

Jollypolly

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Does HRT affect Thyroid meds

I have noticed that since increasing my HRT, I need more T4 and T3. Is there a link ? Am hypo Hashi ,on levo and Lio, and on Estrogen gel and progesterone...

I have noticed that since increasing my HRT, I need more T4 and T3. Is there a...

Daffers123

•2 years ago

30 Replies

NDT Source

Hello everyone! I was happily on armor for over 20 years a few years ago my GP retired and since then I've been on levothyroxine, gained a lot of weight and...

Hello everyone! I was happily on armor for over 20 years a few years ago my GP r...

Butterfly1950

•2 years ago

1 Reply

T4 result decreasing

Latest bloods: T3 6.09 (3.5-6.8) T4 14.4 (7.8-18) 03.11.21 T3 6.35 (3.1-6.8) T4 17.8 (11-23) 27.08.21 T3 5.91 (3.1-6.8) T4 21.4 (11-23) Can’t help wondering...

Latest bloods: T3 6.09 (3.5-6.8) T4 14.4 (7.8-18) 03.11.21 T3 6.35 (3.1-6.8) T...

Girlslovescifi

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Homeostasis and its Relation to thyroid control

In one sense this is way off beam for this group, but as a well written all-covering discussion of what homeostasis means, it is certainly applicable to the...

In one sense this is way off beam for this group, but as a well written all-cove...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

10 Replies

TSH-receptor autoantibodies in patients with chronic thyroiditis and hypothyroidism

So you thought you have just about understood antibodies in hypothyroidism? Sorry, but back into class again. :-( Don't worry if you don't understand. The...

So you thought you have just about understood antibodies in hypothyroidism? So...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

24 Replies

Glenmark brand of Levothyroxene

UPDATE 2 weeks in and no issues that I’ve noticed. My only problem was working out how to get them out the packet early morning with no specs on 😂 I’ve...

UPDATE 2 weeks in and no issues that I’ve noticed. My only problem was working o...

Lost_Girl

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Newly diagnosed and struggling....

Hi. I am 5 weeks into taking Levothyroxine and feel no better. Some days are really debilitating - palpitations, facial sweating (was always a cold person!),...

Hi. I am 5 weeks into taking Levothyroxine and feel no better. Some days are rea...

Buntikins

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Liothyroine advice

Have been prescribed liothyroine picking up tomorrow from chemist as I am older think specialist said I will start on low dose, but checking side effects it is...

Have been prescribed liothyroine picking up tomorrow from chemist as I am older ...

Lilylui

•2 years ago

58 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2022

Update: moving in the right direction (Graves now Hashimoto's?). New blood results, advice appreciated.

Slight rise in thyroid antibody

The 'common' disorder that could lead to severe muscle pain and fatigue – hypothyroidism

FDA and its research take aim at thyroid association's guideline on not using levothyroxine generics

Checking my blood results!!

How do you manage(enjoy) your food when you have Hashimoto’s/ hypothyroidism?

Timing of Medichecks Bloodtest

Experiences with Adrenavive I...

What’s the right term for medication benefits wearing off?

Any link between high T3/ over replacement or under replacement and asthma?

Just be consistent

Reduced dose in Levo thyroxine ? Anxiety fatigue weak

A diary of (hopefully) achieving a diagnosis

Finally good news on desiccated thyroid (my doctor thinks I might be able to get it on NHS)

T3

Timings of supplements with carbimazole

Lump on neck two week urgent referral advice please

Here we are again!

Palpitations

Wife ready to give up on Thyroid Medication, bad reactions like allergic to something in it.

Third blood test in 4 months

ANYONE FOLLOWING DR BLANCHARDS TREATMENT PROTOCOL?

Does HRT affect Thyroid meds

NDT Source

T4 result decreasing

Homeostasis and its Relation to thyroid control

TSH-receptor autoantibodies in patients with chronic thyroiditis and hypothyroidism

Glenmark brand of Levothyroxene

Newly diagnosed and struggling....

Liothyroine advice

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