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my doctor suggested to take 25 mg of T3 but i couldn't take more than 18mg

Hello. My endocrinologist suggested to take 25mg of T3 together with 88mg of levothiroxine. I managed to take 18mg of T3 daily for 2 months even if i knew...

Hello. My endocrinologist suggested to take 25mg of T3 together with 88mg of l...

Mariazeta

•2 years ago

7 Replies

possible change from combo back to T4 only

QUESTION : For those of you that have been on combo t4/t3 but have changed to t4 only again ( either by choice or forced to due to restrictions) have you...

QUESTION : For those of you that have been on combo t4/t3 but have changed to t...

130396

•2 years ago

40 Replies

Please help

Ive posted in the past regarding my thyroid tests which have been up and down. I'm on 100 levo due to RAI 20yrs ago. I have had severe anxiety due to a...

Ive posted in the past regarding my thyroid tests which have been up and down. ...

HelenR23

•2 years ago

54 Replies

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TiggerMe

•2 years ago

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magnesium spray Liothyronine

I take my second dose of Liothyronine at about 7.30 pm and use magnesium spray at about 10.30 pm. Should so leave more time in between? Also is there any...

I take my second dose of Liothyronine at about 7.30 pm and use magnesium spray a...

Flecmac

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Thorne Basic B £16.67 for 60... Amazon now bumped up to £40+!!

Best price I've seen 😉 Edit... I wonder if orders placed today will be delivered or end up with a refund 😡...

Best price I've seen 😉 Edit... I wonder if orders placed today will be deliver...

TiggerMe

•2 years ago

30 Replies

The rise of direct-to-consumer testing: is the NHS paying the price?

An article in the BMJ discussing private testing. I think you might have some views and opinions. The rise of direct-to-consumer testing: is...

An article in the BMJ discussing private testing. I think you might have som...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

29 Replies

Lowered dose of T4 after overmedication and now fatigued, low mood and constipated

Hello, I posted a few days ago as I had some blood tests that showed my FT4 was 22.0 (top of the range) and FT3 was 8.0 (over range – range goes up to 6.8). I...

Hello, I posted a few days ago as I had some blood tests that showed my FT4 was...

Zazbag

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Socioeconomic influence on treatment with liothyronine and desiccated thyroid extract in Denmark

An interesting paper in that it looks at thyroid treatment from a very different point of view. Although based in Denmark, I wouldn't be at all surprised...

An interesting paper in that it looks at thyroid treatment from a very different...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

4 Replies

Best place to test Ft3 and Rt3

Hello hello My doctor wants me to test reverse T3 in addition to FT3. I am struggling to find an online company that does this affordably. Since they lump a...

Hello hello My doctor wants me to test reverse T3 in addition to FT3. I am st...

Charlyemmalouise

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Oral thrush with hyper

So, it took a total of 3 weeks to get my medication dose changed recently. In that time, my symptoms came back as it was not controlled on the dose I was on....

So, it took a total of 3 weeks to get my medication dose changed recently. In th...

Carebear92

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Levo versus Tirosint? (all those fillers!) 🤯🫣

I just stumbled on a recent article by Dr Westin Child’s discussing the astounding array of inactive ingredients (fillers) in Levo versus Tirosint. I’m curious...

I just stumbled on a recent article by Dr Westin Child’s discussing the astoundi...

rustyempire

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Help...dazed, confused and increasingly desperate

My endo has suggested I try T3 as she insists that my TSH is fine for my age (62) My latest results TSH: 2.92 (Range 0.3 - 4.5) 62.38% FT3: 4.3 pmol/l...

My endo has suggested I try T3 as she insists that my TSH is fine for my age (...

Kriticat

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Advise on next step

Hi all again! my most recent results are attached. I don't see my consultant again until mid-December but I don't know if I can wait that long. I'm...

Hi all again! my most recent results are attached. I don't see my consultant ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Slightly confused...

I'm ready to get absolutely wiped out here but... I read Dr Peatfield's book. I was prescribed an initial starting dose of 10mcg T3 with a reduction of Levo...

I'm ready to get absolutely wiped out here but... I read Dr Peatfield's book. ...

Ozziemum

•2 years ago

37 Replies

D3 vitimin

had my vitimin d3 blood test done at gp surgury,,results 53 ,I've started taking 50 ugs of D3 wondering if this amount is enough,advice would be appreciated...

had my vitimin d3 blood test done at gp surgury,,results 53 ,I've started takin...

Alice70

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Effects of cocoa extract and a multivitamin on cognitive function: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract Introduction Dietary supplements are touted for cognitive protection, but supporting evidence is mixed. COSMOS-Mind tested whether daily...

Abstract Introduction Dietary supplements are touted for cognitive protection,...

RedApple

Administrator•2 years ago

20 Replies

can lions mane mushrooms heal our thyroids

https://worldmushroomsociety.com/lions-mane-thyroid-disease/ My son today spoke about some real benefits he had experienced from supplementing with these...

https://worldmushroomsociety.com/lions-mane-thyroid-disease/ My son today spoke...

Danielj1

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Does this sound like anything serious?

Haven't posted for a while will try to keep it brief. Hashimotos diagnosed since 2016, also have high BP. Things have generally been stable and have been...

Haven't posted for a while will try to keep it brief. Hashimotos diagnosed si...

Syd35

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Weight loss success with Hypo

Which diet would you say is the most successful for people with Hypo? I’m thinking of trying the Keto Diet has anyone tried this and did it work? thanks

Which diet would you say is the most successful for people with Hypo? I’m thinki...

HypoHelen2867

•2 years ago

30 Replies

Time to Change

After 16 years with the same GP Practice, I think it’s time to change as I never get the tests I request. My latest results are: TSH. 0.59 (0.27 - 4.2) No...

After 16 years with the same GP Practice, I think it’s time to change as I never...

Madebyme

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Underactive thyroid diagnosed early 2001

I would like to thank all those who have given me such valuable advice on this forum. I firmly believe that your advice has helped me to educate my GP and in...

I would like to thank all those who have given me such valuable advice on this ...

STAMBRIDGE

•2 years ago

2 Replies

OCD and T3 -

Hi all, While I don't have a formal diagnosis, I suffer with OCD. For awhile after I started NDT it all but disappeared. Unfortunately, it's back. I have...

Hi all, While I don't have a formal diagnosis, I suffer with OCD. For awhile ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Update

I decided to delay starting T3 and the phlebotomy. I dropped T4 from 188 to 144 mcg. It's been about a week and so far so good. Dry mouth is better. That's...

I decided to delay starting T3 and the phlebotomy. I dropped T4 from 188 to 144...

Experiment1982739903

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Going for a blood test at 4pm, do I take/not take my levothyroxine?

Hi, Hope everyone is doing well. I am going for my blood test which I think is going to be late-evening (awaiting confirmation). I have heard in previous...

Hi, Hope everyone is doing well. I am going for my blood test which I think is...

S2017

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Am wondering if T3 actually suits me

Lots will remember me in that my T3 levels have been very low for a few years because I am a bad convertor. Many of you said that is why I probably feel so...

Lots will remember me in that my T3 levels have been very low for a few years be...

Jefner

•2 years ago

26 Replies

What has helped me lately

Hi all, It's been a while, but I wanted to come back and share some things that have been helping with my Hashimoto's lately. I last posted five months ago...

Hi all, It's been a while, but I wanted to come back and share some things that...

cam92

•2 years ago

28 Replies

Liquid Thyroxone available from Boots!

Hurrah! I rang Boots yesterday and they told me they could get 75mcgs liquid thyroxine for me if I could get an electronic prescription sent from the surgery....

Hurrah! I rang Boots yesterday and they told me they could get 75mcgs liquid th...

Tintin0202

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Seeking advice on how to convince my GP to leave my medication choices and dosages up to me.

I want to try to convince my GP to leave my thyroid medication “up to me”. I think she will be more receptive if I provide research on things like combined T3...

I want to try to convince my GP to leave my thyroid medication “up to me”. I th...

Hunny_BEE

•2 years ago

10 Replies

im worrying

new test results as they did a retest. These are 5 days after last results.

Barb6374

•2 years ago

34 Replies

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All posts for October 2022

my doctor suggested to take 25 mg of T3 but i couldn't take more than 18mg

possible change from combo back to T4 only

Please help

Blue Horizon Thyroid DNA on offer too!

magnesium spray Liothyronine

Thorne Basic B £16.67 for 60... Amazon now bumped up to £40+!!

The rise of direct-to-consumer testing: is the NHS paying the price?

Lowered dose of T4 after overmedication and now fatigued, low mood and constipated

Socioeconomic influence on treatment with liothyronine and desiccated thyroid extract in Denmark

Best place to test Ft3 and Rt3

Oral thrush with hyper

Levo versus Tirosint? (all those fillers!) 🤯🫣

Help...dazed, confused and increasingly desperate

Advise on next step

Slightly confused...

D3 vitimin

Effects of cocoa extract and a multivitamin on cognitive function: A randomized clinical trial

can lions mane mushrooms heal our thyroids

Does this sound like anything serious?

Weight loss success with Hypo

Time to Change

Underactive thyroid diagnosed early 2001

OCD and T3 -

Update

Going for a blood test at 4pm, do I take/not take my levothyroxine?

Am wondering if T3 actually suits me

What has helped me lately

Liquid Thyroxone available from Boots!

Seeking advice on how to convince my GP to leave my medication choices and dosages up to me.

im worrying

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All posts for October 2022

﻿my doctor suggested to take 25 mg of T3 but i couldn't take more than 18mg

possible change from combo back to T4 only

﻿Please help

Blue Horizon Thyroid DNA on offer too!

magnesium spray Liothyronine

Thorne Basic B £16.67 for 60... Amazon now bumped up to £40+!!

The rise of direct-to-consumer testing: is the NHS paying the price?

Lowered dose of T4 after overmedication and now fatigued, low mood and constipated

Socioeconomic influence on treatment with liothyronine and desiccated thyroid extract in Denmark

Best place to test Ft3 and Rt3

Oral thrush with hyper

Levo versus Tirosint? (all those fillers!) 🤯🫣

﻿Help...dazed, confused and increasingly desperate

﻿Advise on next step

Slightly confused...

﻿D3 vitimin

Effects of cocoa extract and a multivitamin on cognitive function: A randomized clinical trial

can lions mane mushrooms heal our thyroids

﻿Does this sound like anything serious?

Weight loss success with Hypo

Time to Change

﻿Underactive thyroid diagnosed early 2001

﻿OCD and T3 -

﻿Update

Going for a blood test at 4pm, do I take/not take my levothyroxine?

Am wondering if T3 actually suits me

What has helped me lately

Liquid Thyroxone available from Boots!

Seeking advice on how to convince my GP to leave my medication choices and dosages up to me.

﻿im worrying

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

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my doctor suggested to take 25 mg of T3 but i couldn't take more than 18mg

Please help

Help...dazed, confused and increasingly desperate

Advise on next step

D3 vitimin

Does this sound like anything serious?

Underactive thyroid diagnosed early 2001

OCD and T3 -

Update

im worrying