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T3 testing - not enough?

Hi everyone! I managed to source some Turkish Tiromel OTC - a friend was on holiday there - and started taking it on 23rd July. First 4 tablets as quarters...

Hi everyone! I managed to source some Turkish Tiromel OTC - a friend was on ho...

ThyroidCurious

•1 year ago

34 Replies

under active to over active in 6 weeks.

I had a blood test in August and it showed my thyroid levels were fine. I had another one in October and my T4 is off the chart.. nothings changed,I...

I had a blood test in August and it showed my thyroid levels were fine. I had...

Urgh80

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Does good posture need as much attention as good diet?

https://hypothyroidmom.com/how-posture-affects-your-thyroid/ having had poor posture for longer than I would wish, I have only recently made a link between...

https://hypothyroidmom.com/how-posture-affects-your-thyroid/ having had poor po...

Danielj1

•1 year ago

17 Replies

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Blood Test Results

I have my blood test results. Because I took my full dose of T3 around 24 hours before the test, it’s probably not that accurate. Slow Dragon mentioned it...

I have my blood test results. Because I took my full dose of T3 around 24 hours ...

AppleOrchard

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Armour Thyroid

The consultant who has treated and prescribed for me since 2004 is retiring. Recommendations for a consultant/endocrinologist who will prescribe Armour...

The consultant who has treated and prescribed for me since 2004 is retiring. Re...

Karen-Eleanor

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Buy Cytomel

High all,can please provide details of where I can buy cytomel online. Thanks

High all,can please provide details of where I can buy cytomel online. Thanks ...

Brahamsa

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Medichecks

Hello. Has anyone used medichecks for thyroid tests? Just wondering how reliable they are. Thanks

Hello. Has anyone used medichecks for thyroid tests? Just wondering how re...

Tristan23

•1 year ago

21 Replies

For a weight of 73kg what would be approximately the correct dosage of levo and lio

and what ratio is that? I understand that it’s a guide only and that ultimately the right dose is whatever makes a person well. Thank you.

and what ratio is that? I understand that it’s a guide only and that ultimately ...

musicaljune

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Phew! Reassuring information

Very reassuring information! Just looking up some reference intervals for thyroid function tests. One lab certainly seems to think that thyroid doesn’t...

Very reassuring information! Just looking up some reference intervals for thyr...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

8 Replies

Thinking out loud

Im now thinking that the severe dry mouth and dehydration could be caused by diabetes . Maybe when I added levothyroxine my body started getting rid of insulin...

Im now thinking that the severe dry mouth and dehydration could be caused by dia...

Experiment1982739903

•1 year ago

21 Replies

New results in!

I’ve been on Thyroxine for approx 6 weeks and had bloods done as I have an appointment at the Thyroid Clinic this week. Results are now in and I know some...

I’ve been on Thyroxine for approx 6 weeks and had bloods done as I have an appo...

Joant24

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Vitamin confusion - advice please!

Hello, I have posted a few times previously and the advice given has always been so helpful, I'm hoping for the same again please! So, I'm trying to sort out...

Hello, I have posted a few times previously and the advice given has always been...

ElephantShoes

•1 year ago

22 Replies

7cm nodule

Hi everyone. Would you say that a 7cm nodule needs removing? I went to see an ENT consultant last week. He put a camera up my nose and said, after he had...

Hi everyone. Would you say that a 7cm nodule needs removing? I went to see an ...

Alley27

•1 year ago

12 Replies

autoimmune disease- more than 1?

hi guys! I kind of want to ask for other people's experiences. Long story so I apologise. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's in April this year, I had...

hi guys! I kind of want to ask for other people's experiences. Long story so I ...

Feelgoodbooks

•1 year ago

45 Replies

Does anyone adjust their dose when stressed?

Me again! I have found I am very sensitive to stress and often find I get much more hypo when under any amount of stress. Does anyone adjust their...

Me again! I have found I am very sensitive to stress and often find I get mu...

Hidden

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Armour Thyroid Chest fluttering

Hi All, I switched to Armour Thyroid after a bad go with Levothyroxine (terrible anxiety and chest pain). I started on 60 mg and felt great (chest pain and...

Hi All, I switched to Armour Thyroid after a bad go with Levothyroxine (terribl...

DJ3271

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Please help me understand these results

Hi, I had a private thyroid panel done last week (930am and without taking my levothyrozine supplement- I’m currently on 100mg/day & 125mg/twice per week) and...

Hi, I had a private thyroid panel done last week (930am and without taking my le...

Lady333

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Teva nad Accord

Hi, I was wandering if Accord brand of levothyroxine is lactose and gluten free? My pharmacy has given me 1 box of Teva, which is what I have requested and...

Hi, I was wandering if Accord brand of levothyroxine is lactose and gluten free...

Geegee777

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Results picture

Results

HelenR23

•1 year ago

29 Replies

Latest medichecks results for thyroid and vitamins.

Morning, I've received my test results this morning from Medi Checks. I shall try and upload a photo. Im concerned as ferritin levels are high and it looks...

Morning, I've received my test results this morning from Medi Checks. I shall t...

HelenR23

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Husband in hospital with collapsed lung problems. Lost 20 kg since Feb Should his Levothyroxine have been adjusted to a lower dose?

Just a couple quick questions re the above. I don't even know if they have been testing his levels but will question this today. I am presuming they are but...

Just a couple quick questions re the above. I don't even know if they have been ...

Rockky

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Abnormal ESR

Hi, I was looking for some advice. My ESR was slightly elevated in 2020 - Range - 2-16 - my reading 18 Yesterday Range - 2-16 - my reading 24 I...

Hi, I was looking for some advice. My ESR was slightly elevated in 2020 - R...

Mrs_Tumnus

•1 year ago

3 Replies

What’s wrong with me?

Hi All I’m new to this site. I seem to be experiencing classic thyroid related symptoms. Sensitive to cold (below 21 degrees ish) Chills even on a hot or...

Hi All I’m new to this site. I seem to be experiencing classic thyroid relate...

MrPump

•1 year ago

15 Replies

endocrinologist

so finally get to see someone after14 months after having my thyroid removed so I have questions but need help what blood tests to ask for What should your...

so finally get to see someone after14 months after having my thyroid removed so ...

Loud22

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Two different brands.

My GP has increased my levothyroxine by 25mcg, so I’m now taking 75mcg. 50mcg is by Accord, 25 by Wockhardt. The only other 25 was by Teva , which I won’t...

My GP has increased my levothyroxine by 25mcg, so I’m now taking 75mcg. 50mcg is...

Calceolaria

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Been very hard to find a suitable multi-vit

I have been here long enough now to realise that I need only very select vits/mins in high quality and the right doses and absolutely do not need a ton of...

I have been here long enough now to realise that I need only very select vits/mi...

Danielj1

•1 year ago

6 Replies

sea swimming

hi all, first post here! I have hypothyroidism, diagnosed in 2014. it is managed reasonably well with levothyroxine. i really want to start Sea swimming s...

hi all, first post here! I have hypothyroidism, diagnosed in 2014. it is manag...

CMM22

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Mercury Pharma

Have been really frustrated this week, I have been on Mercury Pharma Lithyronine for some years now but the pharmacy announced that they can no longer supply...

Have been really frustrated this week, I have been on Mercury Pharma Lithyronine...

CDWRuby

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Considering Thyrovanz or other alternative. Anyone have experience of Bovine NDT?

Hi guys, I havent been feeling great this past month. Im wondering if its the change in weather or if thyroid S is not suiting me so much (maybe due to...

Hi guys, I havent been feeling great this past month. Im wondering if its the c...

KornishPiskie

•1 year ago

13 Replies

severe bone pain last few days - T3 related ? Also ear pain ?

I’m very concerned my bones inside are killing me. Started few days ago as started increasing to 25mcg T3 . My T3 is low 4.3 but on 20mcg T3 - I did have DEXA...

I’m very concerned my bones inside are killing me. Started few days ago as start...

Chouchou1234

•1 year ago

25 Replies

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All posts for October 2022

T3 testing - not enough?

under active to over active in 6 weeks.

Does good posture need as much attention as good diet?

Blood Test Results

Armour Thyroid

Buy Cytomel

Medichecks

For a weight of 73kg what would be approximately the correct dosage of levo and lio

Phew! Reassuring information

Thinking out loud

New results in!

Vitamin confusion - advice please!

7cm nodule

autoimmune disease- more than 1?

Does anyone adjust their dose when stressed?

Armour Thyroid Chest fluttering

Please help me understand these results

Teva nad Accord

Results picture

Latest medichecks results for thyroid and vitamins.

Husband in hospital with collapsed lung problems. Lost 20 kg since Feb Should his Levothyroxine have been adjusted to a lower dose?

Abnormal ESR

What’s wrong with me?

endocrinologist

Two different brands.

Been very hard to find a suitable multi-vit

sea swimming

Mercury Pharma

Considering Thyrovanz or other alternative. Anyone have experience of Bovine NDT?

severe bone pain last few days - T3 related ? Also ear pain ?

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Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2022

T3 testing - not enough?

﻿under active to over active in 6 weeks.

Does good posture need as much attention as good diet?

Blood Test Results

Armour Thyroid

﻿Buy Cytomel

﻿Medichecks

For a weight of 73kg what would be approximately the correct dosage of levo and lio

Phew! Reassuring information

﻿Thinking out loud

New results in!

Vitamin confusion - advice please!

﻿7cm nodule

﻿autoimmune disease- more than 1?

﻿Does anyone adjust their dose when stressed?

Armour Thyroid Chest fluttering

Please help me understand these results

﻿Teva nad Accord

﻿Results picture

﻿Latest medichecks results for thyroid and vitamins.

Husband in hospital with collapsed lung problems. Lost 20 kg since Feb Should his Levothyroxine have been adjusted to a lower dose?

﻿Abnormal ESR

What’s wrong with me?

endocrinologist

Two different brands.

Been very hard to find a suitable multi-vit

sea swimming

Mercury Pharma

Considering Thyrovanz or other alternative. Anyone have experience of Bovine NDT?

severe bone pain last few days - T3 related ? Also ear pain ?

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

Topics

Archive

under active to over active in 6 weeks.

Buy Cytomel

Medichecks

Thinking out loud

7cm nodule

autoimmune disease- more than 1?

Does anyone adjust their dose when stressed?

Teva nad Accord

Results picture

Latest medichecks results for thyroid and vitamins.

Abnormal ESR