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feeling down in the dumps..

Hi lovely people, I’m not really looking for advice but mainly for support and potentially some words to bolster my morale 😂 and maybe a slight ramble.....

Hi lovely people, I’m not really looking for advice but mainly for support an...

Beau55

•2 years ago

27 Replies

Free triiodothyronine/free thyroxine ratio in children with congenital hypothyroidism

This paper appears to be of significance to anyone who has congenital hypothyroidism (CH) - and those involved with them. Although this paper is specifically...

This paper appears to be of significance to anyone who has congenital hypothyroi...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

4 Replies

Thyroid-s closest country to EU where I can buy it otc?

I had great success with Thyroid-s a few years ago. Now I don't find any option to get it into EU so I decided to travel to Thailand just to buy it and bring...

I had great success with Thyroid-s a few years ago. Now I don't find any option ...

newbie85

•2 years ago

44 Replies

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Husband’s recent iron panel labs show dire ferritin but other levels appear to say he shouldn’t supplement. Unless I’ve misunderstood

We requested an iron panel as it was clear his GP wasn’t going to offer even though husband falls asleep at the drop of a hat. I’m glad we asked because his...

We requested an iron panel as it was clear his GP wasn’t going to offer even tho...

Noelnoel

•2 years ago

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Test Results T3/T4 - TSH low consultant want me to decrease!

TSH 0.02 T4 14.5 T3 5.5 Taking 87mcg liquid T4 (Brill Pharma brand) and 18.125mcg T3 spaced over the day (Morningside brand) Any comments /help would...

TSH 0.02 T4 14.5 T3 5.5 Taking 87mcg liquid T4 (Brill Pharma brand) and 18...

Bellthyroid

•2 years ago

8 Replies

The FT3 ranges for young people (up to 18 yrs) are different from adult ranges. Not knowing this can lead to incorrect diagnosis

This Tania Smith article describes the changes in FT4, FT3 and TSH levels throughout childhood from birth. It should be known by those people who have...

This Tania Smith article describes the changes in FT4, FT3 and TSH levels throu...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

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Armour thyroid meds

I have a private prescription for Armour thyroid, I paid £1.36 for them last year and now they are £2.86 per tablet, this is from Pharmacy2U, does anyone know...

I have a private prescription for Armour thyroid, I paid £1.36 for them last yea...

BronteScarlett

•2 years ago

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Adrenavive ll

has anybody that is on Adrenavive and has taken it in low and slow increments had any uncomfortable effects?? It’s mainly in the first week of each rise ? I...

has anybody that is on Adrenavive and has taken it in low and slow increments ha...

C70rol

•2 years ago

18 Replies

T3 only endocrinologists PM please please 🙏🏻

Hello again. Are there any endocrinologists out there (any at all) who are willing to let me try T3-only at a decent dose? I'm currently trying Armour and...

Hello again. Are there any endocrinologists out there (any at all) who are wil...

Kitty1watson

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Thyroid gland dysfunction and vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism in keratoconus

In the very recent supplements are useless? thread, did anyone notice them checking the impact on keratoconus? I thought not…...

In the very recent supplements are useless? thread, did anyone notice them check...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

3 Replies

Should I be taking an iron supplement?

Hi all, I tested my iron level and I got: Iron 13 μmol/l (11-32) Transferrin 2.2 g/l (2.0-3.6) Transferrin saturation 23.5% (16-45) In 2020 I had the...

Hi all, I tested my iron level and I got: Iron 13 μmol/l (11-32) Transferrin ...

WhyAmISoTired

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Endo appointment next week Low T4

Hi Had low thyroxine for many years now, began self medicating for about a year before stopping on endo's advice earlier this year as they wanted a baseline...

Hi Had low thyroxine for many years now, began self medicating for about a year...

Jonnyseven

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Anyone out there?!

Had half of my thyroid and two parathyroid glands removed last August. Now taking 75mgs of levothyroxin daily which means my levels are ‘correct’. However, I...

Had half of my thyroid and two parathyroid glands removed last August. Now taki...

RobinRosieDibs123

•2 years ago

4 Replies

hi there , hoping someone can help me…

i have a long standing goiter and hashimotos that hasnt gave me too much bother to date. I am on 75mcgs of thyroxine and its generally been ok. However ,...

i have a long standing goiter and hashimotos that hasnt gave me too much bother...

Void1234

•2 years ago

18 Replies

latest blood test results ...

what's your first thought on these ... t4 23.1 tsh 0.02

Sleepyachy

•2 years ago

11 Replies

What thyroid blood tests do I need?

I have had my TSH and t4 tested but what else can be tested as I’m definitely unwell but levels seem okay. I know I need my vitamins checked. Help :(

I have had my TSH and t4 tested but what else can be tested as I’m definitely un...

CharlyMae

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Help with results please - TSH 8.6 (0.1-5), T4 20 (12-23). Feeling overactive.

Hi, please could I have some advice with my husbands recent blood results. History: 40 year old male, hashimotos led to underactive thyroid about 15 years...

Hi, please could I have some advice with my husbands recent blood results. His...

Sunshine388

•2 years ago

18 Replies

supplements are useless?

just come across this article? Wondered what people's thoughts are? https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevensalzberg/2022/08/01/stop-taking-vitamin-d-already/

just come across this article? Wondered what people's thoughts are? https://w...

Clairewalker751

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Making sense of test results v physical symptoms.

I've not posted on here for a very long time, but always read posts to gain knowledge from you lovely people. At the moment I've been referred back to the...

I've not posted on here for a very long time, but always read posts to gain know...

Penny_babe2001

•2 years ago

13 Replies

can I take t3 with levo?

I want to ask experts out there. I want to know if I can take t3 at same time as levo? Also, do you have to follow same dosing protocol with t3 as with...

I want to ask experts out there. I want to know if I can take t3 at same time a...

DandyButch

•2 years ago

11 Replies

FATIGUE

Has anyone taken Phentermine for the fatigue, and did it interfere with levo/cytomel?

Has anyone taken Phentermine for the fatigue, and did it interfere with levo/c...

Shelly55

•2 years ago

12 Replies

A funny thing happened this morning....

I'd decided to do a full iron panel at home blood test before supplementing with anything. I've done these types of tests before so should be at least...

I'd decided to do a full iron panel at home blood test before supplementing wit...

Kit_Monster

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Levothyroxine in Greece

Does anyone happen to know if the equivalent of Accord / North Star levothyroxine is available in Greece? Thanks

Does anyone happen to know if the equivalent of Accord / North Star levothyroxin...

Yppah

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Pretty Annoyed

Hi I was scheduled to get my iron panel bloods done today.TIBC, TSAT and yet another blooming liver profile. I must have the most frequently tested...

Hi I was scheduled to get my iron panel bloods done today.TIBC, TSAT and y...

Sparklingsunshine

•2 years ago

2 Replies

medicheck results full panel - thoughts?

I recently posted about advice on next steps following a recent hypothyroidism/ Hashimotos diagnosis. I took the medichecks test to show FT3 as well as both...

I recently posted about advice on next steps following a recent hypothyroidism/ ...

Fizzyinch

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Correct TSH for a 'senior' (60+)?

I'm will be 65 in a few months and I have a battle of doctors on the issue of 'what is a proper TSH for a senior?' My Hashimoto's makes my TSH a...

I'm will be 65 in a few months and I have a battle of doctors on the issue of 'w...

Hafa

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Are my doctor and Endo correct that my TSH being suppressed is not good and I should lower my levothyroxine!!

I'm desperate for advice and would appreciate help. GP & ENDO say my TSH is suppressed and at my age, over 60, can cause heart issues and brittle bones and...

I'm desperate for advice and would appreciate help. GP & ENDO say my TSH is supp...

CosmicGirl61

•2 years ago

35 Replies

factitious hyperthyroidism

hi, how long does drug induced hyperthyroidism take to clear in the body? Been 7 days for me now. thanks

hi, how long does drug induced hyperthyroidism take to clear in the body? Been ...

Denny39

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Update on my T3 journey !

Hi lovely people in my phone. Firstly i'd like to thank you all for help in previous posts, it made me brave enough to search out rather than sit and wonder...

Hi lovely people in my phone. Firstly i'd like to thank you all for help in pr...

ferretmam

•2 years ago

13 Replies

low thyroxine or low Estrogen? How to balance these two hormones?

I haven’t posted for a very long time. I have central hypothyroid, I have no TSH. The TSH can never be a guide for me. For years I have been trying to...

I haven’t posted for a very long time. I have central hypothyroid, I have no TS...

Joesmum

•2 years ago

9 Replies

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All posts for August 2022

feeling down in the dumps..

Free triiodothyronine/free thyroxine ratio in children with congenital hypothyroidism

Thyroid-s closest country to EU where I can buy it otc?

Husband’s recent iron panel labs show dire ferritin but other levels appear to say he shouldn’t supplement. Unless I’ve misunderstood

Test Results T3/T4 - TSH low consultant want me to decrease!

The FT3 ranges for young people (up to 18 yrs) are different from adult ranges. Not knowing this can lead to incorrect diagnosis

Armour thyroid meds

Adrenavive ll

T3 only endocrinologists PM please please 🙏🏻

Thyroid gland dysfunction and vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism in keratoconus

Should I be taking an iron supplement?

Endo appointment next week Low T4

Anyone out there?!

hi there , hoping someone can help me…

latest blood test results ...

What thyroid blood tests do I need?

Help with results please - TSH 8.6 (0.1-5), T4 20 (12-23). Feeling overactive.

supplements are useless?

Making sense of test results v physical symptoms.

can I take t3 with levo?

FATIGUE

A funny thing happened this morning....

Levothyroxine in Greece

Pretty Annoyed

medicheck results full panel - thoughts?

Correct TSH for a 'senior' (60+)?

Are my doctor and Endo correct that my TSH being suppressed is not good and I should lower my levothyroxine!!

factitious hyperthyroidism

Update on my T3 journey !

low thyroxine or low Estrogen? How to balance these two hormones?

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feeling down in the dumps..

Free triiodothyronine/free thyroxine ratio in children with congenital hypothyroidism

Thyroid-s closest country to EU where I can buy it otc?

Husband’s recent iron panel labs show dire ferritin but other levels appear to say he shouldn’t supplement. Unless I’ve misunderstood

Test Results T3/T4 - TSH low consultant want me to decrease!

The FT3 ranges for young people (up to 18 yrs) are different from adult ranges. Not knowing this can lead to incorrect diagnosis

Armour thyroid meds

Adrenavive ll

﻿T3 only endocrinologists PM please please 🙏🏻

Thyroid gland dysfunction and vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism in keratoconus

Should I be taking an iron supplement?

Endo appointment next week Low T4

Anyone out there?!

hi there , hoping someone can help me…

﻿latest blood test results ...

What thyroid blood tests do I need?

Help with results please - TSH 8.6 (0.1-5), T4 20 (12-23). Feeling overactive.

﻿supplements are useless?

Making sense of test results v physical symptoms.

﻿can I take t3 with levo?

FATIGUE

﻿A funny thing happened this morning....

Levothyroxine in Greece

﻿Pretty Annoyed

medicheck results full panel - thoughts?

Correct TSH for a 'senior' (60+)?

﻿Are my doctor and Endo correct that my TSH being suppressed is not good and I should lower my levothyroxine!!

factitious hyperthyroidism

Update on my T3 journey !

low thyroxine or low Estrogen? How to balance these two hormones?

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

Topics

Archive

T3 only endocrinologists PM please please 🙏🏻

latest blood test results ...

supplements are useless?

can I take t3 with levo?

A funny thing happened this morning....

Pretty Annoyed

Are my doctor and Endo correct that my TSH being suppressed is not good and I should lower my levothyroxine!!