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congenital hypothyroidism & hearing loss much later

I was born with hypothyroidism and haven't had too many problems. However I have just had an apparent ear infection (hasn't responded to any AB's) and a...

I was born with hypothyroidism and haven't had too many problems. However I have...

Katejo1963

•2 years ago

11 Replies

DIO1 Testing

Hi, I've had my DIO2 test done but I would now like the DIO1 test as well. Do you know where I can get this? Is it available as a stand alone test? Thank...

Hi, I've had my DIO2 test done but I would now like the DIO1 test as well. Do ...

HEA72

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Do hypothyroid patients need T3 if not improving on T4?

https://www.healthcentral.com/slideshow/thyroid-patients-and-t3

shaws

Administrator•2 years ago

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ct scan iodine contrast

is it safe to have iodine contrast dye for ct scan when hypothyroid

Hippy21

•2 years ago

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Study explaining thyroid conversion, etc

I hope this hasn't already been posted, but well worth a read, though quite detailed and complex. A PATHWAY FOR T3 SIGNALING IN THE BRAIN TO IMPROVE THE...

I hope this hasn't already been posted, but well worth a read, though quite det...

Musicmonkey

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Long term hypothyroidism cause damage?

Hi all, I’ve been posting a lot on here recently, I hope I’m not irritating anyone! I have a Q about long term damage from hypothyroidism. I developed...

Hi all, I’ve been posting a lot on here recently, I hope I’m not irritating an...

Hidden

•2 years ago

33 Replies

NDT and vitamin recommendations

After 20 years of Hashimotos I've had enough of GP's and Levothyroxine. I went to a private clinic and no suprise - I am very low on T3. She has prescribed...

After 20 years of Hashimotos I've had enough of GP's and Levothyroxine. I went ...

dayoff

•2 years ago

41 Replies

has anyone breastfed on NDT or have any links to info or safety of use in breast feeding?

has anyone breastfed on NDT or have any links to info or safety of use in breast...

ML44

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Just wondering if anyone else with Grave’s Disease has also developed Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)? My third autoimmune disease just got diagnosed this month....

Just wondering if anyone else with Grave’s Disease has also developed Polymyalgi...

Donna5658

•2 years ago

6 Replies

400mcg a day since 16 years old

hi guys, I had a full thyroid removal when I was younger 16, severely overactive thyroid/ graves etc. After a long time of back and forth with testing, I...

hi guys, I had a full thyroid removal when I was younger 16, severely overact...

Strength96

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Can a Fitbit or Apple Watch Help Fight Thyroid Disease?

A very thin but marginally interesting article. (No, don't make anything of the fact that it is being published just over one week before Apple launch...

A very thin but marginally interesting article. (No, don't make anything of ...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

18 Replies

T3 sources?

Hello, can someone PM me online sources for T3 And T4? Thankyou.

Requro10

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Taking statins does not commonly cause muscle pain, researchers say

The issue of statins causing muscle pain and /or damage has come to the fore - again. The Guardian has this article: Taking statins does not...

The issue of statins causing muscle pain and /or damage has come to the fore - a...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

62 Replies

Advice Needed Please on Medichecks Results

CRP 1 (1921) 3.57 (1922) Range: 0-5 Ferritin 84 (1921) 101 (1922) Range: 13-150 Folate 7.2 (1921) 5.59 (1922) Range 3.89-1045 B12...

CRP 1 (1921) 3.57 (1922) Range: 0-5 Ferritin 84 (1921) 101 (1922) ...

Delgor

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Blood test results

Can anyone see any problems please with the following results other than the Ferritin which I am aware of but not sure why I have this problem? I feel as...

Can anyone see any problems please with the following results other than the Fer...

greenfingers

•2 years ago

9 Replies

first bloods back after 8 weeks - still lacking energy

Hi again Really confused today. I have received my bloods back for TSH levels which is now in normal range (3.7) compared to 13.4 when I went only 25mcg...

Hi again Really confused today. I have received my bloods back for TSH level...

ChrisW2609

•2 years ago

9 Replies

is wilsons disease connected to thyroid

anyone experienced wilsons disease. it seems to be connected to the thyroid.

positiveperson

•2 years ago

6 Replies

My Medichecks results - Help me break them down!

I know I have Hashimoto’s already as my antibodies were 600 before medication and that was from the thyroxidase test. What is the thyroglobulin test? Test...

I know I have Hashimoto’s already as my antibodies were 600 before medication an...

CharlyMae

•2 years ago

7 Replies

MTHFR gene and hypothyroidism

I have been doing some research around vaccines and found links to the mutation in genes. I was just wondering other people opinions on this if anyone...

I have been doing some research around vaccines and found links to the mutatio...

jodes86baldwin

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Results in from medichecks. I'd love some input on them please.

Inflammation CRP HS <0.3 mg/L (Range: 0 - 5) Iron Status Ferritin 58.5 ug/L (Range: 13 - 150) Vitamins Folate - Serum 9.64 ug/L (Range: > 3.89) Vitamin...

Inflammation CRP HS <0.3 mg/L (Range: 0 - 5) Iron Status Ferritin 58.5 ug/L (...

Souzy

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Carbimazole

Hi, I was put on Carbimazole1 0mg on 1st July and after 8 weeks I had a blood test and the nurse rang me to say my Tsh had come into acceptable levels...

Hi, I was put on Carbimazole1 0mg on 1st July and after 8 weeks I had a blo...

crisathome

•2 years ago

45 Replies

Blue Horizon

Hello lovely, helpful and knowledgeable people. Just a quick question, has anyone used the Blue Horizon DNA swab tests? Was looking at the Dio2 test but they...

Hello lovely, helpful and knowledgeable people. Just a quick question, has anyon...

Auders

•2 years ago

17 Replies

NDT multiple, tiny doses

What do you weathered NDT/T3 takers think about taking tiny doses of NDT at very regular intervals, eg. 1/4 grain every hour. update: I tried doing this...

What do you weathered NDT/T3 takers think about taking tiny doses of NDT at very...

Hidden

•2 years ago

25 Replies

collagen

been reading that collagen tablets are good for hair and nail growth. Is this something I am okay to take with my levothyroxine and vit d?

been reading that collagen tablets are good for hair and nail growth. Is this s...

jodes86baldwin

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Hi,which countries is it easy to buy T3 over the counter still?

Can anyone tell me where you can buy T3 easily abroad?My son was basically promised T3 by one nhs endocrinologist & then the next one we saw said no!

Can anyone tell me where you can buy T3 easily abroad?My son was basically prom...

Jellybeat

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Interesting article by Malcolm Kendrick: Assessing cardiovascular disease looking beyond cholesterol

https://journals.lww.com/co-endocrinology/Fulltext/9900/Assessing_cardiovascular_disease__looking_beyond.21.aspx I dont agree with all his opinions but...

https://journals.lww.com/co-endocrinology/Fulltext/9900/Assessing_cardiovascular...

TSH110

•2 years ago

27 Replies

Measuring T4/3 metabolites to address personal individuality

This paper is not directly addressing T4 and T3 metabolism in subjects but is assessing linkages between the various reactions and products. It concludes that...

This paper is not directly addressing T4 and T3 metabolism in subjects but is as...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

1 Reply

Blood test results on NDT

Hi All, I've just had some blood tests and I'm unsure whether to change my dose or not. I'm currently on 1 3/4 grains of Armour. My results are: TSH: 0.31...

Hi All, I've just had some blood tests and I'm unsure whether to change my dose...

Flossiewestie2020

•2 years ago

16 Replies

reaction to accord levothyroxine

hi, ive been UA for 25 years and have always got my prescription from Boots and have always been ok… i recently changed chemists to my local village one and i...

hi, ive been UA for 25 years and have always got my prescription from Boots and...

ClaireB

•2 years ago

6 Replies

new NDT?

Anyone have any details about a new NDT being offered to some as a free trial ? It’s been mentioned on another site.

Anyone have any details about a new NDT being offered to some as a free trial ? ...

meme

•2 years ago

20 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2022

congenital hypothyroidism & hearing loss much later

DIO1 Testing

Do hypothyroid patients need T3 if not improving on T4?

ct scan iodine contrast

Study explaining thyroid conversion, etc

Long term hypothyroidism cause damage?

NDT and vitamin recommendations

has anyone breastfed on NDT or have any links to info or safety of use in breast feeding?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

400mcg a day since 16 years old

Can a Fitbit or Apple Watch Help Fight Thyroid Disease?

T3 sources?

Taking statins does not commonly cause muscle pain, researchers say

Advice Needed Please on Medichecks Results

Blood test results

first bloods back after 8 weeks - still lacking energy

is wilsons disease connected to thyroid

My Medichecks results - Help me break them down!

MTHFR gene and hypothyroidism

Results in from medichecks. I'd love some input on them please.

Carbimazole

Blue Horizon

NDT multiple, tiny doses

collagen

Hi,which countries is it easy to buy T3 over the counter still?

Interesting article by Malcolm Kendrick: Assessing cardiovascular disease looking beyond cholesterol

Measuring T4/3 metabolites to address personal individuality

Blood test results on NDT

reaction to accord levothyroxine

new NDT?

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All posts for August 2022

congenital hypothyroidism & hearing loss much later

DIO1 Testing

Do hypothyroid patients need T3 if not improving on T4?

ct scan iodine contrast

﻿Study explaining thyroid conversion, etc

Long term hypothyroidism cause damage?

NDT and vitamin recommendations

has anyone breastfed on NDT or have any links to info or safety of use in breast feeding?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

400mcg a day since 16 years old

Can a Fitbit or Apple Watch Help Fight Thyroid Disease?

﻿T3 sources?

Taking statins does not commonly cause muscle pain, researchers say

Advice Needed Please on Medichecks Results

Blood test results

first bloods back after 8 weeks - still lacking energy

is wilsons disease connected to thyroid

My Medichecks results - Help me break them down!

﻿MTHFR gene and hypothyroidism

Results in from medichecks. I'd love some input on them please.

﻿Carbimazole

Blue Horizon

NDT multiple, tiny doses

﻿collagen

﻿Hi,which countries is it easy to buy T3 over the counter still?

Interesting article by Malcolm Kendrick: Assessing cardiovascular disease looking beyond cholesterol

Measuring T4/3 metabolites to address personal individuality

Blood test results on NDT

reaction to accord levothyroxine

new NDT?

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

✏️ Have you signed the UK Government Petition for Thyroid Research Funding?

Topics

Archive

Study explaining thyroid conversion, etc

T3 sources?

MTHFR gene and hypothyroidism

Carbimazole

collagen

Hi,which countries is it easy to buy T3 over the counter still?