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Paper discussing combination therapy and gene identity

This newly out paper discusses the benefits of combination therapy over T4 therapy in several situations. It seems that some mutations favour combined therapy...

This newly out paper discusses the benefits of combination therapy over T4 thera...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

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Long term Carbimazole

I was diagnosed with Graves in December 2020, this caused AF so medicated for both successfully. Eventually down to 5 mg of Carbimazole and no other meds....

I was diagnosed with Graves in December 2020, this caused AF so medicated for bo...

Boaby

•2 years ago

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Aches in elbows and heels

I’m just wondering if anyone knows why I would have had aching elbows for the past few months? I tend to put up with things for a long time before doing...

I’m just wondering if anyone knows why I would have had aching elbows for the pa...

aliwt

•2 years ago

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Levo side effects?

I feel nauseas about 3 hours after I’ve taken my Levo & this lasts for a few hours & I feel better as the day goes on & it wears off. I’m wondering if this is...

I feel nauseas about 3 hours after I’ve taken my Levo & this lasts for a few hou...

TiredMummy

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Can't access my messages

I can't get into my messages. I've tried using Firefox, Chrome and Edge but the screen just keeps flashing. Is there a problem?

I can't get into my messages. I've tried using Firefox, Chrome and Edge but the...

June25

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Can’t find original posts?

Please could someone help me? I cannot seem to find my old posts! Also I had a f2f appointment with my Gp on Tuesday and she has increased my Levothyroxine by...

Please could someone help me? I cannot seem to find my old posts! Also I had a ...

Doris11

•2 years ago

4 Replies

B Complex advice

Hi I started taking a b complex on Monday and I’ve noticed my urine is a bright yellow colour and there’s a strong aroma coming from it,I’ve read that this is...

Hi I started taking a b complex on Monday and I’ve noticed my urine is a bright ...

PrincessAnnie

•2 years ago

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Iodine as a potential endocrine disruptor-a role of oxidative stress

Am somewhat surprised by this substantial paper on iodine - deficiency and excess are both addressed. As well as protection from radioactive iodine. They...

Am somewhat surprised by this substantial paper on iodine - deficiency and exces...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

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please help with results do i have hashimoto disease ?

hi im new to his forum im really worried as i have searched up blood test results from last year and is it indicating haishmoto ? i still have trouble losing...

hi im new to his forum im really worried as i have searched up blood test result...

ali2341

•2 years ago

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Results March then June

So in March 2022 my results were: - Serum TSH level (XaELV) 1.28 miu/L [0.35 - 4.94] Then in June 2022 recently it is now: - Serum TSH level 2.68 mu/L [0.35 -...

So in March 2022 my results were: - Serum TSH level (XaELV) 1.28 miu/L [0.35 - 4...

Coop20

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Latest bloods please advise

These are latest bloods, my doctor is not aware I upped my eltroxin from 50mg to 75mg. Took test at 9am last dose taken 24 hours before. My doctor said my...

These are latest bloods, my doctor is not aware I upped my eltroxin from 50mg to...

Sallina

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Blood test question

Hi I have a thyroid blood test booked on Tuesday, I usually take my levothyroxine at 3am. I won't take my dose before my blood test and won't eat but when...

Hi I have a thyroid blood test booked on Tuesday, I usually take my levothyroxin...

rosieposie83

•2 years ago

2 Replies

No Thyroid

Am I right in thinking if you have no thyroid you do not need antibodies testing? Not sure so if anyone could advise please 🙏 🙂 as want to order advanced...

Am I right in thinking if you have no thyroid you do not need antibodies testing...

Pen1966

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Update

Hi everyone, I hope you've all been well, and have been enjoying the lovely weather we've been having lately. Firstly, I just wanted to say the biggest thank...

Hi everyone, I hope you've all been well, and have been enjoying the lovely weat...

lau99

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Greece - T3 - has there been a change in its over the counter availability?

Greece - T3 - has there been a change in its over the counter availability? Do we now need a prescription? Is it still available OTC in Turkey? Thanks 😊

Greece - T3 - has there been a change in its over the counter availability? Do ...

debradee

•2 years ago

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Stopping carbimazole, will overactive thyroid come back?

Hi i was diagnosed with overactive thyroid in 2017. I was put on carbimazole which worked well and reduced the dose over 2 years. Unfortunately once i was off...

Hi i was diagnosed with overactive thyroid in 2017. I was put on carbimazole whi...

MusicK

•2 years ago

39 Replies

Latest Blood Results. Low TSH/High T4

Latest blood test with Monitor My Health Blood draw around 0900 on empty stomach. TSH 0.06 (0.27 - 42.) T4 24.9 (12-22) T3...

Latest blood test with Monitor My Health Blood draw around 0900 on empty stoma...

pussycatwillow

•2 years ago

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First Results - Post Pregnancy

It’s been just over 4 weeks since I delivered twins and I’ve quite amazingly and rapidly already lost 20 kg and heading back to pre pregnancy weight within 4...

It’s been just over 4 weeks since I delivered twins and I’ve quite amazingly and...

Sami-M

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Hashimoto & hair loss, Alopecia Aretera

After my recent blood test, I sent a message to my endo, he thinks bloodwork within range is ok. He may adjust my dose & starts if liothyronine t3 as well....

After my recent blood test, I sent a message to my endo, he thinks bloodwork wit...

Suzi_

•2 years ago

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(Cornwall) Duchy Hospital Endo Dr Duncan Browne - PM please

Hello I've just been told I am authorised by AXA to see Dr Browne, who is at the private Duchy Hospital in Truro. Can anyone give me feedback on him? I have...

Hello I've just been told I am authorised by AXA to see Dr Browne, who is at the...

Kitty1watson

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Sorry, consultant endo question again! LONDON endos

PM RESPONSES PLEASE I'm having a horrible time with AXA healthcare. I asked 7 weeks ago for help with a private referral and, for the first time, have been...

PM RESPONSES PLEASE I'm having a horrible time with AXA healthcare. I asked 7 we...

Kitty1watson

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Should I follow the advice and stop taking Levothyroxine?

Not sure if my question got lost before! Anyway just wondered if anyone has had similar advice from an Endocrinologist. After my appointment yesterday, I was...

Not sure if my question got lost before! Anyway just wondered if anyone has had ...

Dobby

•2 years ago

27 Replies

NDT suppliers

Looking for information regarding NDT suppliers. Please advise by private message. Many Thanks

Looking for information regarding NDT suppliers. Please advise by private messag...

Caze

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Itchy red & blotchy palms + wrists with rash that comes and goes. + Thyroid Results.

Wondering if someone could please help, I've had a very itchy rash for about a week that comes and goes. I don't think it dermatitis related. Thought I think...

Wondering if someone could please help, I've had a very itchy rash for about a w...

susie193

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Wales moves to longer standard prescribing cycles to 'free capacity'

Looking for something else entirely - related to England, not Wales - I happened to see this: Wales moves to longer standard prescribing cycles to 'free...

Looking for something else entirely - related to England, not Wales - I happened...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

13 Replies

How much can a private consultant ask an NHS GP to do?

So I'd like to get my cortisol levels tested but I'm low on funds at the moment. I have a consultation with my private endo soon and I wondered if he can ask...

So I'd like to get my cortisol levels tested but I'm low on funds at the moment....

Hidden

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Help with Thyroid test results

Hello. I'm new here and hoping to get some advice after receiving my Thyroid test results back from Genova. Is anyone able to advise if these are in the normal...

Hello. I'm new here and hoping to get some advice after receiving my Thyroid tes...

Kazzyloulou

•2 years ago

10 Replies

New blood work advice please

Hello everyone, Hope you are all keeping well. So I was diagnosed with Graves in April of this year after symptoms of high heart rate/palpitations,...

Hello everyone, Hope you are all keeping well. So I was diagnosed with Graves i...

Pjd94

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Repeat thyroid biopsy

I had my biopsy on 31st May & 3wks later get a call asking to repeat as the sample only contained blood. Is this common?

I had my biopsy on 31st May & 3wks later get a call asking to repeat as the samp...

Suecoo66

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Letter from GP re T3 Hard Capsules

I received a letter today from my GP in Scotland, stating that my prescription will change from Liothyronine tablets to Lyothyronine hard capsules as per...

I received a letter today from my GP in Scotland, stating that my prescription w...

mauschen

•2 years ago

83 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2022

Paper discussing combination therapy and gene identity

Long term Carbimazole

Aches in elbows and heels

Levo side effects?

Can't access my messages

Can’t find original posts?

B Complex advice

Iodine as a potential endocrine disruptor-a role of oxidative stress

please help with results do i have hashimoto disease ?

Results March then June

Latest bloods please advise

Blood test question

No Thyroid

Update

Greece - T3 - has there been a change in its over the counter availability?

Stopping carbimazole, will overactive thyroid come back?

Latest Blood Results. Low TSH/High T4

First Results - Post Pregnancy

Hashimoto & hair loss, Alopecia Aretera

(Cornwall) Duchy Hospital Endo Dr Duncan Browne - PM please

Sorry, consultant endo question again! LONDON endos

Should I follow the advice and stop taking Levothyroxine?

NDT suppliers

Itchy red & blotchy palms + wrists with rash that comes and goes. + Thyroid Results.

Wales moves to longer standard prescribing cycles to 'free capacity'

How much can a private consultant ask an NHS GP to do?

Help with Thyroid test results

New blood work advice please

Repeat thyroid biopsy

Letter from GP re T3 Hard Capsules

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