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Hypercalcemia under or overactive (para)thyroid?

Hello there, My gp started treating me for hypothyroidism in March for slightly sub-range TH level and very high calcium levels with 25 Levo. I was really...

Hello there, My gp started treating me for hypothyroidism in March for slightly ...

CyclingGirl

•2 years ago

8 Replies

When to experiment with coming off Levothyroxine due to side effects and need and timing of tests to confirm if required or not

Hi I’ve posted here before. I’m on levothyroxine following borderline TSH and Free T 4 results when it was discovered I had a cyst pressing on my pituitary...

Hi I’ve posted here before. I’m on levothyroxine following borderline TSH and Fr...

Dariab

•2 years ago

16 Replies

First post, looking for advice on blood results

Hello everyone, first post here. After feeling lethargic and having disturbed sleep for several months I had my bloods checked by my gp. Everything was mid...

Hello everyone, first post here. After feeling lethargic and having disturbed s...

RickIV

•2 years ago

10 Replies

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The Coimbra Protocol for Treating Autoimmune Diseases

Has anyone here used the Coimbra protocol for treating Hashimoto's? It looks very promising! Antibody levels are brought down. The theory behind it is that...

Has anyone here used the Coimbra protocol for treating Hashimoto's? It looks ver...

Canu

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Ballooned on levo.

I tried several levothyroxines and from all of them, I get bloated and eliminate gas, after I take them in the morning. The higher the dose is, the bigger my...

I tried several levothyroxines and from all of them, I get bloated and eliminate...

adin

•2 years ago

3 Replies

How do I upload my blood results please?

Hello, I would really like some advice on my recent blood results but I can't for the life of me work out how to upload a document to here! The options seem to...

Hello, I would really like some advice on my recent blood results but I can't fo...

ElephantShoes

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Pregnant on NDT, not feeling great.

Hi Everyone, I’m currently 32.6 weeks pregnant and on 240mg of Thyroid S. I was taking the full dose in the morning but was suffering from hyper symptoms-...

Hi Everyone, I’m currently 32.6 weeks pregnant and on 240mg of Thyroid S. I ...

ML44

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Exercise and thyroid

Hi I have hashimoto for 5 years Treated with 800 mcg levo in week My test result is ok ( tsh-1 ft4-16 ft3-5.5) When I trying to get in shape(start going to...

Hi I have hashimoto for 5 years Treated with 800 mcg levo in week My test result...

Adam1805

•2 years ago

6 Replies

2 months on Liothyronine

I realise it’s early days but I’m a little confused by my blood results from the hospital today. I’m on 100mcg levo, down from 100/125, 20mcg Liothyronine...

I realise it’s early days but I’m a little confused by my blood results from the...

Roulette26

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Thyroid problem, not sure what I have

Hi New to the forum, and could do with some advice Am female aged 60 After years of symptoms - fatigue/dry skin/hair loss/palpitations/etc I finally got...

Hi New to the forum, and could do with some advice Am female aged 60 After yea...

Justine_Case

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Anemia and thyroid function

TUK posters know well the influence of anaemia on thyroid function. Here is a paper examining this. Acta Biomed 2017; Vol. 88, N. 1: 119-127 DOI:...

TUK posters know well the influence of anaemia on thyroid function. Here is a p...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

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Oral Questions in the House of Lords

Lord Philip Hunt has secured a slot at the Open Questions session in House of Lords tomorrow - Preventing Clinical Commissioning Groups denying thyroid...

Lord Philip Hunt has secured a slot at the Open Questions session in House of Lo...

lynmynott

Partner•2 years ago

15 Replies

Thyroid function test?

Hello everyone I like to track my health every so often and did a thyroid test. If someone with more knowledge then me could give me some information on my...

Hello everyone I like to track my health every so often and did a thyroid test. ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

39 Replies

Levothyroxine and Allupurinol interaction with TSH

I have been on Levothyroxine for 2 years and the only other med I take daily is Allupurinol which I have done for 10 years. I have never thought to read the...

I have been on Levothyroxine for 2 years and the only other med I take daily is ...

rick2525

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Test Results show over-replacement but

Dear All, I went to the Specialist and he agreed to prescribe T3 until my next review in September. He was quite pleasant and understood some of my points....

Dear All, I went to the Specialist and he agreed to prescribe T3 until my next r...

Carlax

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Vitamins

Hello! I recently did some blood tests for my thyroid and the results were actually pretty good. However, I do still feel a bit tired so I decided to test my...

Hello! I recently did some blood tests for my thyroid and the results were actua...

Alex_p

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Advice with limited results, please

Hi there I was diagnosed with Hashimotos a few years ago and currently take 175mg Levothyroxine daily. Whenever I have a test I follow the very useful advice...

Hi there I was diagnosed with Hashimotos a few years ago and currently take 175m...

HealthyEmski

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Storing Thyroid meds - To freeze or not to freeze?

hello All again! Just looking for clarification from the experts! Is it best to keep thyroid meds in the fridge and can you freeze them? How long will they...

hello All again! Just looking for clarification from the experts! Is it best to ...

sheenah

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Levo

Hi, can anybody private message me with where's the best place to buy Levo.

Lucky14

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Success on NDT

Today's results: TSH 0.31 T3 6.3 T4 12.9 I just want to share my good news. I first contacted a private thyroid doctor in December; I found them...

Today's results: TSH 0.31 T3 6.3 T4 12.9 I just want to share my goo...

Piranesi55

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Mum on t3 and son on borderline hypo.

Hi. My mum has been complaining alot about fatigue, feeling unwell in pain and losing her voice in the mornings. We got the doctors to test her and her TSH...

Hi. My mum has been complaining alot about fatigue, feeling unwell in pain and...

Maya_83

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Endos comments

So after posting the results of my private blood tests on here and getting great advice, I thought I would show you the “amazing” (not) reply from my...

So after posting the results of my private blood tests on here and getting great...

Lucky14

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Low T4, high T3 on NDT - should I consider some Levo?

Hi, I’m hoping to get some clarity and advice from all the knowledge and understanding available here. Since it came back on the market last year I have...

Hi, I’m hoping to get some clarity and advice from all the knowledge and underst...

healthkiwi

•2 years ago

3 Replies

New Endo does not think T4 and T3 readings are relevant.

My new Endo says that T4 and T3 levels are not necessary. She only wants Ft3 and Ft4 readings. Help, I am concerned, as I have Empty Sella Syndrome ....

My new Endo says that T4 and T3 levels are not necessary. She only wants Ft3 and...

Arkenstone

•2 years ago

3 Replies

LATEST THYROID RESULTS AND I FEEL LIKE THE WALKING DEAD IF I COULD WALK PROPERLY THAT IS.

I feel like the walking dead legs won't work properly not sleeping well headaches off food brain fog was told to up my dose 2 weeks ago from 125mgs a day to...

I feel like the walking dead legs won't work properly not sleeping well headache...

Pen1966

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Popular thyroid drug comes under a cloud; company responds (India ONLY)

A somewhat confusing article about what seems to be a fake Abbott Thyronorm levothyroxine in India. Am posting for several reasons: • Anyone who receives...

A somewhat confusing article about what seems to be a fake Abbott Thyronorm levo...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

5 Replies

Help with results

Hi please could someone give comments on the following thyroid blood tests. My sister is not on thyroid medication but had banged in loads of weight despite...

Hi please could someone give comments on the following thyroid blood tests. My s...

Fritillary339

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Histamine intolerance/sensitivity with Hashi's and thyroid plus fluid retention.

I joined this group because I was having fluid retention and found many people had the same problem using their sleep apnea machine. In the last two weeks I...

I joined this group because I was having fluid retention and found many people h...

kaylee4848

•2 years ago

37 Replies

interpreting my blood test results

Hello again I posted here about a month ago, and received really useful information about what blood tests for hypothyroidism should reveal. I have now had the...

Hello again I posted here about a month ago, and received really useful informat...

humlies

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Recent blood 🩸 results

So I’m presently taking thyroid compound T3:: 27mg /T4:162mg and below are my results however still not feeling well. Can anyone comment please , thank you....

So I’m presently taking thyroid compound T3:: 27mg /T4:162mg and below are my...

edleenia

•2 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for July 2022

Hypercalcemia under or overactive (para)thyroid?

When to experiment with coming off Levothyroxine due to side effects and need and timing of tests to confirm if required or not

First post, looking for advice on blood results

The Coimbra Protocol for Treating Autoimmune Diseases

Ballooned on levo.

How do I upload my blood results please?

Pregnant on NDT, not feeling great.

Exercise and thyroid

2 months on Liothyronine

Thyroid problem, not sure what I have

Anemia and thyroid function

Oral Questions in the House of Lords

Thyroid function test?

Levothyroxine and Allupurinol interaction with TSH

Test Results show over-replacement but

Vitamins

Advice with limited results, please

Storing Thyroid meds - To freeze or not to freeze?

Levo

Success on NDT

Mum on t3 and son on borderline hypo.

Endos comments

Low T4, high T3 on NDT - should I consider some Levo?

New Endo does not think T4 and T3 readings are relevant.

LATEST THYROID RESULTS AND I FEEL LIKE THE WALKING DEAD IF I COULD WALK PROPERLY THAT IS.

Popular thyroid drug comes under a cloud; company responds (India ONLY)

Help with results

Histamine intolerance/sensitivity with Hashi's and thyroid plus fluid retention.

interpreting my blood test results

Recent blood 🩸 results

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