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Advanz Pharma, levothyroxine AND liothyronine

UPDATED 16 October 2022 🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥 I am adding this note because so many have had such difficulty in obtaining all Advanz...

UPDATED 16 October 2022 🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥 I am adding this note because...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

1 Reply

Recent bloods

Afternoon, I have just had a phone call from my doctor's asking me to rebook bloods. I refused to have my hba1c done as I only had one done 3 weeks ago. I have...

Afternoon, I have just had a phone call from my doctor's asking me to rebook blo...

Louisebannister

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Advice on suppressed TSH

Hi, hoping someone can share some advice or experience. I have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's, I was due to go through IVF treatment last year as I have been...

Hi, hoping someone can share some advice or experience. I have been diagnosed w...

SKS_1

•2 years ago

1 Reply

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K2 with D3

Can anyone advise me re K2 please? I take between 3000-6000 iu D3 per day and have always been under the impression that it was imperative to take K2 with it....

Can anyone advise me re K2 please? I take between 3000-6000 iu D3 per day and ha...

infomaniac

•2 years ago

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Treated for hypothyroidism, taking T4 & T3, should I be concerned by my persistently low TSH result?

Hello everyone, I have just received my Medichecks results for my treated hypothyroid condition (subclinical, with raging symptoms, diagnosed about 3 years...

Hello everyone, I have just received my Medichecks results for my treated hypot...

muppetme

•2 years ago

1 Reply

NDT suppliers

I would be grateful for information re NDT suppliers. I understand that the cheapest supplier is in Thailand but not sure if this is still available. Would...

I would be grateful for information re NDT suppliers. I understand that the che...

Caze

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Heart rate over 100. Should I lower or up my Levo??

Hi I was wondering if someone had any advice on whether or not I should lower or up my Levo dose? I had upped from 100mg to 112.5 mg beginning of June, but my...

Hi I was wondering if someone had any advice on whether or not I should lower o...

HappyBadger

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Selenium & Vitamin D in thyroid treatment

This paper discusses the role of adequate selenium and vitamin D in controlling thyroid disease. I've added their conclusion here. I doubt it will surprise...

This paper discusses the role of adequate selenium and vitamin D in controlling ...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

1 Reply

GP said I have to wait for my blood tests

So I called the gp today to book my tests in as it’s been 8 weeks but they said to wait another 4 to get them tested and I just can’t afford private testing....

So I called the gp today to book my tests in as it’s been 8 weeks but they said ...

Dshadzz07

•2 years ago

5 Replies

MERCURY PHARMA LIOTHYRONINE UNAVAILABLE?

I always get the above brand Liothyronine from my Chemist, but now they are telling me they cannot get it. I have phoned another Chemist who is having...

I always get the above brand Liothyronine from my Chemist, but now they are tell...

blondpalomino

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Thyroid S supplier

Hello, could someone please message me reliable suppliers for Thyroid S you are taking. I would be very much appreciated ! I see many on the internet but so...

Hello, could someone please message me reliable suppliers for Thyroid S you are ...

Kyo2108

•2 years ago

1 Reply

T3 in U.K.

Just found out you can’t get T3 on the U.K. anymore which is a bit of a shocker. Wasn’t aware of this. How does everyone do it? I have a private endo who is...

Just found out you can’t get T3 on the U.K. anymore which is a bit of a shocker....

Emj001

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Levothyroxine breast cancer

My mum has just been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. I was just looking into levothyroxine and risk of long term use and breast cancer in woman was one...

My mum has just been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. I was just looking in...

Cade83

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Graves’ disease and blood results

Hi I’ve been diagnosed with Graves’ disease and TED, currently not seeing anyone for the TED and under a endocrinologist for the graves. My initial result...

Hi I’ve been diagnosed with Graves’ disease and TED, currently not seeing anyon...

Gabanna

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Blood test query

Hi I recently had a private blood test done as it was easier than going through my GP. I spoke to my GP about the results and he said he wasn't worried about...

Hi I recently had a private blood test done as it was easier than going through ...

Mrsfatley

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Help with bloods RT3 tested

Please help…. My bloods are terrible. Currently on 1 grain armour (blood results based on this). Last week I added In 12mg tirosint and I felt a lot better but...

Please help…. My bloods are terrible. Currently on 1 grain armour (blood results...

Ajva

•2 years ago

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Failure to Launch: The Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

A truly dismal paper reporting the utter failure of the USA to properly investigate endocrine disrupting chemicals. Front Toxicol. 2022 May 30;4:908439....

A truly dismal paper reporting the utter failure of the USA to properly investig...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

2 Replies

Advice please on ridiculous blood results

Hi guys, back story.. thyroid removed 4 yrs ago (due to malignant cancer) started on Armour thyroid a while ago, after not tolerating T4 and T4/T3 combo…....

Hi guys, back story.. thyroid removed 4 yrs ago (due to malignant cancer) start...

Blanche1960

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Latest bloods - increase T3 or T4?

Hi all It's been a while since my last post ... currently feeling pretty rubbish again. I wonder if anyone can advise what to increase, I feel I should try a...

Hi all It's been a while since my last post ... currently feeling pretty rubbish...

AleB

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Companion Paper to our recently published Model Paper

This as yet provisional paper alongside our in Frontiers in Endocrinology is interesting in its study of BMI versus dosing. I'll inform about the doi when...

This as yet provisional paper alongside our in Frontiers in Endocrinology is int...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

6 Replies

Falsely elevated serum estradiol in woman of reproductive age led to unnecessary intervention and delayed fertility opportunity

On this forum, we have become familiar with the occurrence of interference with laboratory tests. Probably the most discussed in recent times ahs been that of...

On this forum, we have become familiar with the occurrence of interference with ...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

1 Reply

Necrobiosis lipoidica arising on an old burn scar in a patient with Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Every so often, a peculiar observation is reported. In this case, the original injury followed so many years later by a goitre, is probably, if not rare, at...

Every so often, a peculiar observation is reported. In this case, the original i...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

10 Replies

Mucin

I think I have this. I read about it here this morning, but can’t find anything about it on the internet. What causes it and can you get rid of it? I’m really...

I think I have this. I read about it here this morning, but can’t find anything ...

Pastelart

•2 years ago

37 Replies

Blood Results & Endo Appointment Tomorrow...

Hi, Wondered if anyone would please let me know what they think about the latest results & any advice ahead of my phone appt with an Endo tomorrow (first appt...

Hi, Wondered if anyone would please let me know what they think about the latest...

Liz599

•2 years ago

1 Reply

INFLAMMATION

https://inflammationseries.com/episode1-live/ I think this daily free series will offer many insights into the "silent killer". These productions are well...

https://inflammationseries.com/episode1-live/ I think this daily free series wi...

Heloise

•2 years ago

13 Replies

How can I improve my energy levels?

I a 40 year old female with hashimotos and I’ve been on levo (100 mcg) for 6 months but haven’t noticed any difference. In particular I’ve had no improvement...

I a 40 year old female with hashimotos and I’ve been on levo (100 mcg) for 6 mon...

_Iba_

•2 years ago

34 Replies

Thyroid antibodies update

Update from thyroid antibodies post..I had my bloods done off go...my vitamin b12 was 658. Folate. 20 seratin 31. TSH 2.3. Doc said all normal 😩

Update from thyroid antibodies post..I had my bloods done off go...my vitamin b1...

geordieclaire120573

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Does taking Levothyroxine long term cause havoc with High Cholesterol and High Blood Sugar?

History-diagnosed Hypothroid December 2013, no idea which type e.g. sub clinical etc. Commenced Levothyroxine 50mcg which then in March 2014 increased to 75mgs...

History-diagnosed Hypothroid December 2013, no idea which type e.g. sub clinical...

Chippa

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Test results - Advice on next steps?

Hello, I asked a question about my test results about 3 months ago and was encouraged to get the Dr to increase my levothyroxine. At first the GP said they...

Hello, I asked a question about my test results about 3 months ago and was encou...

Goddess_evo

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Advice on iron

Hi all, so after my iron results a week or so ago and my dr dismissing that i have iron deficiency anemia i decided to self medicate with ferrous fumerate...

Hi all, so after my iron results a week or so ago and my dr dismissing that i ha...

catpurple7

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2022

Advanz Pharma, levothyroxine AND liothyronine

Recent bloods

Advice on suppressed TSH

K2 with D3

Treated for hypothyroidism, taking T4 & T3, should I be concerned by my persistently low TSH result?

NDT suppliers

Heart rate over 100. Should I lower or up my Levo??

Selenium & Vitamin D in thyroid treatment

GP said I have to wait for my blood tests

MERCURY PHARMA LIOTHYRONINE UNAVAILABLE?

Thyroid S supplier

T3 in U.K.

Levothyroxine breast cancer

Graves’ disease and blood results

Blood test query

Help with bloods RT3 tested

Failure to Launch: The Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Advice please on ridiculous blood results

Latest bloods - increase T3 or T4?

Companion Paper to our recently published Model Paper

Falsely elevated serum estradiol in woman of reproductive age led to unnecessary intervention and delayed fertility opportunity

Necrobiosis lipoidica arising on an old burn scar in a patient with Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Mucin

Blood Results & Endo Appointment Tomorrow...

INFLAMMATION

How can I improve my energy levels?

Thyroid antibodies update

Does taking Levothyroxine long term cause havoc with High Cholesterol and High Blood Sugar?

Test results - Advice on next steps?

Advice on iron

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