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Natural Alternative for Hypo

Hi all, anyone know of a for sure natural alternative to Naturethroid or WP Thyroid? for hypo?

Hi all, anyone know of a for sure natural alternative to Naturethroid or WP Thy...

RollinsD

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Dosage before a blood test

Hi all I am on 100mcg of T4 and 25mcg of T3. I take both upon waking. I’m having my blood drawn on Thursday morning about 8.30am. I can’t find my old posts...

Hi all I am on 100mcg of T4 and 25mcg of T3. I take both upon waking. I’m havin...

Lindsayf

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Can you please look at my latest blood results?

Please find attached my latest blood test results, I've submitted several over the last couple of years and you've always kindly offered advice which I am...

Please find attached my latest blood test results, I've submitted several over ...

Poppyfaery

•2 years ago

11 Replies

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Test results advice

Good evening. I had my TFT results today and I’m surprised considering how bad I feel (terrible brain fog, can’t concentrate, can’t retain information,...

Good evening. I had my TFT results today and I’m surprised considering how bad...

Foggy73

•2 years ago

36 Replies

Thyroid ultrasound tips?

Does anyone have tips for what to expect, or what questions to ask in a thyroid ultrasound scan? My date came through surprisingly quickly. Reason for going,...

Does anyone have tips for what to expect, or what questions to ask in a thyroid ...

Regenallotment

•2 years ago

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Advice on tablets if liquid thyroxine is still unavailable.

Hi all Having seen my GP today to discuss the lack of liquid thyroxine, she tells me that they cannot just discontinue providing it on the NHS as there are...

Hi all Having seen my GP today to discuss the lack of liquid thyroxine, she tel...

Tintin0202

•2 years ago

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Looking for an alternative to chemical thyroxine

Dear all, apologies if there is a post already on the theme, but I have a diagnosed Hashimoto's for over 10 years, suffering from all the classic symptoms of...

Dear all, apologies if there is a post already on the theme, but I have a diagn...

frasernina

•2 years ago

38 Replies

After increased dose to 100mcg daily

so these are latest bloods after my increase from 75/100mcg on alternate days to 100 daily. I do feel an improvement. It was a struggle to get Endo to increase...

so these are latest bloods after my increase from 75/100mcg on alternate days to...

Fluffyone

•2 years ago

18 Replies

protecting the thyroid gland against any further damage

I have a MRI scan on my lower spine booked this week. As this is not involving the neck area does anyone know if it could have any effect on the thyroid...

I have a MRI scan on my lower spine booked this week. As this is not involving...

Artless

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Living without a thyroid - what are my protein requirements?

Hi all I had my thyroid out @ 10 years ago due to Graves. At some point in my subsequent journey, an endocrinologist recommended I consume adequate levels of...

Hi all I had my thyroid out @ 10 years ago due to Graves. At some point in my s...

superb_lulu

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Antibody Blood Results

Hello team Thyroid, I posted on here a couple of weeks ago about my latest blood results and was advised to request an antibody and full blood count test as...

Hello team Thyroid, I posted on here a couple of weeks ago about my latest bloo...

SleepingDisco

•2 years ago

5 Replies

how long after small meal can I take Thyroid meds

Hello All I am aware that 2h are recommended between food and caffeine and thyroid meds.But surely there is a difference in digestion between a 5 course...

Hello All I am aware that 2h are recommended between food and caffeine and thyr...

PixieElv

•2 years ago

8 Replies

post surgery blood tests results

hi all I had my surgery to remove my left lobe and the toxic nodule as well as my middle section on September 29th I have my right love only now I have...

hi all I had my surgery to remove my left lobe and the toxic nodule as well as...

MrsStacCole08

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Do I take anti-thyroid medication? Looking for advice

Hi everyone, You will see from my previous posts that my endo had suspected Graves’ disease due to low TSH (<0.01). However, my recent results have shown I am...

Hi everyone, You will see from my previous posts that my endo had suspected Gra...

Babymagic37

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Thyroid autoantibodies?

Hello, I was diagnosed with UAT in June and started on levothyroxine. When I had more tests in August this was included is there anything I should/can do to...

Hello, I was diagnosed with UAT in June and started on levothyroxine. When I ha...

Susie82b

•2 years ago

3 Replies

🟨 🟨 [b]Yellow Card Reports [/b] 🟨 🟨

Many members have reported issues when they take their levothyroxine and/or liothyronine (and, indeed, other medicines). The issues can include upset stomach,...

Many members have reported issues when they take their levothyroxine and/or liot...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

17 Replies

Can someone please explain how Levothyroxine affects cortisol levels?

I am struggling to fine tune the timing of my Levothyroxine dose and just wondered whether my low (but not low enough for HC) morning cortisol is the cause....

I am struggling to fine tune the timing of my Levothyroxine dose and just wonder...

BreifneKing

•2 years ago

27 Replies

Advice needed following on from GP Appointment

Morning All, Hope you're all well. Advice is needed again following on from GP App yesterday.

Morning All, Hope you're all well. Advice is needed again following on from...

Happyfairy09

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Teva Levothyroxine

Any members having issues with sourcing Teva Levothyroxine and being sent Accord instead. I have returned them to chemist and on a hunt at that moment to try...

Any members having issues with sourcing Teva Levothyroxine and being sent Accord...

revitalise

•2 years ago

35 Replies

Thyroid Results

Been taking 100mcg and 75mcg of Teva Levothyroxine on alternate days for the last 10 weeks. My blood draw was done before 9am and I was fasting and last Teva...

Been taking 100mcg and 75mcg of Teva Levothyroxine on alternate days for the las...

revitalise

•2 years ago

10 Replies

My brother's results -help with interpretation

It turns out that my brother has been having the exact same symptoms as I have been having: low energy, low mood, brain fog, lack of concentration. Except for...

It turns out that my brother has been having the exact same symptoms as I have b...

Dandelions

•2 years ago

6 Replies

pls advise on results xxxx

my Results

Freddiestar1234

•2 years ago

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hi wonder If u kind ppl can read my results I know my iron is extremely low at 4 just not sure of rest as I'm not improving on. Two iron tab

iron levels

Freddiestar1234

•2 years ago

1 Reply

help with interpreting results please

Collected: 28 Sep 2022 Received: 28 Sep 2022 Provider Sample ID: 221907175 Pathology Investigations Serum free triiodothyronine level 3.8 pmol/L [3.1 -...

Collected: 28 Sep 2022 Received: 28 Sep 2022 Provider Sample ID: 221907175 ...

minniemousetheelder

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Private Antibody Test Results

Evening all, I have received my private test results (Thriva) back and wondered what i can ascertain from them with regards to a cause of an overactive...

Evening all, I have received my private test results (Thriva) back and wond...

johndoe49

•2 years ago

55 Replies

Advice Please On Switching From NDT To Levo & T3 Immediately.

I would be grateful if people who have done this, can let me know if it is OK to switch to T3 and take the same amount in mg as did with the NDT. I am...

I would be grateful if people who have done this, can let me know if it is OK t...

Hidden

•2 years ago

58 Replies

Results help please

Hi, I have Hashimoto's and one of my daughters has done the basic thyroid test with Medichecks. Could I ask opinions on these results please? Range is in...

Hi, I have Hashimoto's and one of my daughters has done the basic thyroid test...

RexandBoone

•2 years ago

7 Replies

palpitations and hyper/graves

hi, diagnosed Aug 21, numbers all now in range according to endo but my heart continues to race, often. Had ecg all ok, waiting for a 3 day ecg tape. Endo is...

hi, diagnosed Aug 21, numbers all now in range according to endo but my heart co...

Cebeez

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Thyroid Poetry Café

Thyroid Poetry Café Join Anthony R Salandy, and friends at this special online thyroid café, to talk about poetry inspired by our thyroid conditions....

Thyroid Poetry Café Join Anthony R Salandy, and friends at this special online ...

Carew

•2 years ago

1 Reply

When to get tested?

Hi everyone - I am trying to figure when and what I should do before going get tested. My regimen is below. At what point should I stop my medication and go...

Hi everyone - I am trying to figure when and what I should do before going get t...

Ash11111

•2 years ago

2 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2022

Natural Alternative for Hypo

Dosage before a blood test

Can you please look at my latest blood results?

Test results advice

Thyroid ultrasound tips?

Advice on tablets if liquid thyroxine is still unavailable.

Looking for an alternative to chemical thyroxine

After increased dose to 100mcg daily

protecting the thyroid gland against any further damage

Living without a thyroid - what are my protein requirements?

Antibody Blood Results

how long after small meal can I take Thyroid meds

post surgery blood tests results

Do I take anti-thyroid medication? Looking for advice

Thyroid autoantibodies?

🟨 🟨 [b]Yellow Card Reports [/b] 🟨 🟨

Can someone please explain how Levothyroxine affects cortisol levels?

Advice needed following on from GP Appointment

Teva Levothyroxine

Thyroid Results

My brother's results -help with interpretation

pls advise on results xxxx

hi wonder If u kind ppl can read my results I know my iron is extremely low at 4 just not sure of rest as I'm not improving on. Two iron tab

help with interpreting results please

Private Antibody Test Results

Advice Please On Switching From NDT To Levo & T3 Immediately.

Results help please

palpitations and hyper/graves

Thyroid Poetry Café

When to get tested?

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All posts for October 2022

Natural Alternative for Hypo

Dosage before a blood test

﻿Can you please look at my latest blood results?

Test results advice

Thyroid ultrasound tips?

Advice on tablets if liquid thyroxine is still unavailable.

Looking for an alternative to chemical thyroxine

After increased dose to 100mcg daily

﻿protecting the thyroid gland against any further damage

Living without a thyroid - what are my protein requirements?

Antibody Blood Results

how long after small meal can I take Thyroid meds

post surgery blood tests results

Do I take anti-thyroid medication? Looking for advice

﻿Thyroid autoantibodies?

🟨 🟨 [b]Yellow Card Reports [/b] 🟨 🟨

Can someone please explain how Levothyroxine affects cortisol levels?

﻿Advice needed following on from GP Appointment

Teva Levothyroxine

Thyroid Results

My brother's results -help with interpretation

pls advise on results xxxx

hi wonder If u kind ppl can read my results I know my iron is extremely low at 4 just not sure of rest as I'm not improving on. Two iron tab

help with interpreting results please

﻿Private Antibody Test Results

﻿Advice Please On Switching From NDT To Levo & T3 Immediately.

﻿Results help please

palpitations and hyper/graves

Thyroid Poetry Café

When to get tested?

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

Topics

Archive

Can you please look at my latest blood results?

protecting the thyroid gland against any further damage

Thyroid autoantibodies?

Advice needed following on from GP Appointment

Private Antibody Test Results

Advice Please On Switching From NDT To Levo & T3 Immediately.

Results help please