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Help required

Hoping for some help as GP isn't being that great. My TSH level is 5.15 , suffering extreme tiredness, weight gain , low heart rate... Family history of...

Hoping for some help as GP isn't being that great. My TSH level is 5.15 , suffer...

Jive15

•2 years ago

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hypothyroidism question

Does anyone take any vitamins or supplements to help manage under active thyroid? I obviously take my thyroid meds but I have heard that vitamins &...

Does anyone take any vitamins or supplements to help manage under active thyroid...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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T3 and pregnancy

Hi All, has anyone been taking t3 whilst pregnant? Are there any risks and does the dose need to be higher? Thanks x Lisa

Hi All, has anyone been taking t3 whilst pregnant? Are there any risks and does ...

lisaas

•2 years ago

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New results. Still feel 'Meh'

Hi all, I guess I'm just hoping to chew the fat with other people who know what I'm talking about! I see a private endo from the thyroid list, who is great,...

Hi all, I guess I'm just hoping to chew the fat with other people who know what...

Hidden

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Fatigue is back with a vengeance - and low mood as well now

Hallo all Really struggling with fatigue at the moment. Think it might be the worst I've had although I'm not sure because I also seem to have lost my memory...

Hallo all Really struggling with fatigue at the moment. Think it might be the wo...

Josephineinamachine

•2 years ago

61 Replies

Advice on latest labs please? 🙏

Hi all! It’s been a while since I’ve posted on here though I lurk sometimes. Hope everyone is well! Just wondering if you could give advice on my latest...

Hi all! It’s been a while since I’ve posted on here though I lurk sometimes. Hop...

Arlie123

•2 years ago

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Thorne Basic B... and wee...

Hi, Apologies for a rather random question 😳 but to those who take Thorne Basic B, do you notice a change in the colour of your urine after taking it? Mine is...

Hi, Apologies for a rather random question 😳 but to those who take Thorne Basic...

Liz599

•2 years ago

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How long would it take to feel the effects of a double dose of levothyroxine or missing a dose?

I missed two days dose due to my chemist being closed due to the jubilee. I added 25mcg a day till I caught up . Didn't have any symptoms. Should I have had?

I missed two days dose due to my chemist being closed due to the jubilee. I adde...

BlueKeith

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Help with test results please

Hi All, My latest results Jun 7 2022 (on 112.5mg NDT for about 3 months. supplementing iron for about 1 month): TSH < 0.01 (ref. 0.27 - 4.20) FT4: 12.6 (ref....

Hi All, My latest results Jun 7 2022 (on 112.5mg NDT for about 3 months. supplem...

Evej13

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Salivary gland pain

Has anyone experienced salivary gland problems after RAI? I had RAI two years ago and sometimes have pain under my ear when swallowing a bit like I had when I...

Has anyone experienced salivary gland problems after RAI? I had RAI two years ag...

rosieposie83

•2 years ago

1 Reply

What affects folate levels?

Is it as simple as us thyroid peeps being poor absorbers? I’ve been very lax at supplementing for about the last 6-8 weeks because we’re having work done in...

Is it as simple as us thyroid peeps being poor absorbers? I’ve been very lax at ...

Murphysmum

•2 years ago

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Thyroid S in EU (not UK)?

I am wondering if there is any EU source for Thyroid S. I would appreciate if you can send me DM if you know it. Thank you

I am wondering if there is any EU source for Thyroid S. I would appreciate if yo...

newbie85

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Recommendation for full iron panel other than medichecks

Can anyone recommend an alternative testing company for the full iron panel, Im starting to have my doubts about medichecks. 18 months ago I had a ferritin of...

Can anyone recommend an alternative testing company for the full iron panel, Im ...

AS14

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Survey on how Thyroid Disease affects our Mental Health

Don't forget to take part in our World Thyroid Day Survey. We are producing a report for UK policymakers and clinicians on how thyroid conditions affect our...

Don't forget to take part in our World Thyroid Day Survey. We are producing a r...

lynmynott

Partner•2 years ago

1 Reply

Blood rest take levo before bed

I have blood test on Friday at 9am but unsure what best to do re taking levothyroxine as I take before bed and the recommendation here say last meds 24hrs...

I have blood test on Friday at 9am but unsure what best to do re taking levothyr...

Purplebum

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Help from your wonderful knowledge base please

Hi there wonderful members who know more about thyroid problems than the medical profession. I have just had a telecon appointment with a very eminent endo...

Hi there wonderful members who know more about thyroid problems than the medical...

posthinking01

•2 years ago

19 Replies

helvella PDF Documents (Apple only)

This applies to Apple devices only (those which run macOS, IOS and iPadOS). The Books app (which is probably pre-installed) makes viewing my documents...

This applies to Apple devices only (those which run macOS, IOS and iPadOS). The ...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

1 Reply

Levo Increase, Advice Please.

Do I need to increase Levo, NHS test TSH 0.10 (range 0.27 to 4.2) FT4 now 14 (range 12-22) I'm currently on 125mcg Levo No FT3 this time.

Do I need to increase Levo, NHS test TSH 0.10 (range 0.27 to 4.2) FT4 now 14 (r...

Sparklingsunshine

•2 years ago

1 Reply

T3 arrived - how should I start?

Hi again, I posted my results the last week, but my Liothyronine has finally arrived (unofficial). I bought this in response to blood results taken in May 23rd...

Hi again, I posted my results the last week, but my Liothyronine has finally arr...

Decant

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Announcement 😊

Just over 3 weeks ago we had our twin baby girls arrive in this world! They are perfectly healthy, beautiful and we are absolutely overjoyed. Since my...

Just over 3 weeks ago we had our twin baby girls arrive in this world! They are ...

Sami-M

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Afraid for my mental health

I have subclinical hyperthyroidism with a multinodular goitre, have had all the tests FNA,iodine uptake,scans ,parathyroid,bloods etc all came back fine. the...

I have subclinical hyperthyroidism with a multinodular goitre, have had all the ...

Lorlei

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Accord levothyroxine - can I split tablets

These seem to suit me but only do two strengths, 50 and 100. Is it okay to split them, I’m on 50 at present and expect to have an increased strength in due...

These seem to suit me but only do two strengths, 50 and 100. Is it okay to sp...

App1

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Thyroid test results+ pregnant

Hi all, I m currently 7weeks pregnant. Early 2021 I was diagnosed with hashimoto’s but I never took any medication for it. Now I just got my blood test...

Hi all, I m currently 7weeks pregnant. Early 2021 I was diagnosed with hashimoto...

Jaz_40

•2 years ago

39 Replies

The article referred to below

This paper is behind a paywall, so I'll get it elsewhere. But it shows the benefits of giving T3 to patients after heart failure. This is just the abstract...

This paper is behind a paywall, so I'll get it elsewhere. But it shows the benef...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

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Today's take on T3 treatment from an editorial in Thyroid journal

This shows that the use of T3 in treatment is becoming more and more up for discussion (and a reasonable bit of positive thinking here from a US...

This shows that the use of T3 in treatment is becoming more and more up for disc...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

20 Replies

T3 Turkey

Hello peeps on this glorious day! I’m shortly leaving for a holiday in Turkey, travel gods permitting. I thought I’d look into purchasing some T3, I’m already...

Hello peeps on this glorious day! I’m shortly leaving for a holiday in Turkey, t...

Roulette26

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Advice please

Does anyone suffer with more aches and pains when stressed? I'm having a tooth out and also a scan on throat for suspected cancer today not thyroid as I do...

Does anyone suffer with more aches and pains when stressed? I'm having a tooth o...

Pen1966

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Do I need to increase Levo

Hi I've had a lot to say today lol and a lot of results to process. Poor old thyroid has been rather forgotten. TSH has increased to.10 range (.27 to 4.2). FT4...

Hi I've had a lot to say today lol and a lot of results to process. Poor old thy...

Sparklingsunshine

•2 years ago

1 Reply

High TSH (between 8and10) normal T4 and T3, high thyroid antibodies (300)

I’ve had high TSH normal t4/t3 for at least 10 years. I’m mid 50s. Antibiodies around 300. I’ve no Symptoms. What should I do? Languish in sub clinical what...

I’ve had high TSH normal t4/t3 for at least 10 years. I’m mid 50s. Antibiodies a...

Bazza123456

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Can diet reduce tsh ?

Read an article suggesting research had been done to show a diet free of certain inflammation foods like dairy and gluten had led to improved tsh - on the...

Read an article suggesting research had been done to show a diet free of certain...

Danielj1

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2022

Help required

hypothyroidism question

T3 and pregnancy

New results. Still feel 'Meh'

Fatigue is back with a vengeance - and low mood as well now

Advice on latest labs please? 🙏

Thorne Basic B... and wee...

How long would it take to feel the effects of a double dose of levothyroxine or missing a dose?

Help with test results please

Salivary gland pain

What affects folate levels?

Thyroid S in EU (not UK)?

Recommendation for full iron panel other than medichecks

Survey on how Thyroid Disease affects our Mental Health

Blood rest take levo before bed

Help from your wonderful knowledge base please

helvella PDF Documents (Apple only)

Levo Increase, Advice Please.

T3 arrived - how should I start?

Announcement 😊

Afraid for my mental health

Accord levothyroxine - can I split tablets

Thyroid test results+ pregnant

The article referred to below

Today's take on T3 treatment from an editorial in Thyroid journal

T3 Turkey

Advice please

Do I need to increase Levo

High TSH (between 8and10) normal T4 and T3, high thyroid antibodies (300)

Can diet reduce tsh ?

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