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Low Ferritin Levels

Hi Just wondering what supplement I can take to increase my levels? Something that obviously won’t interact with Levothyroxine? Thank you in advance.

Hi Just wondering what supplement I can take to increase my levels? Something t...

Pebbles33

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Balancing blood pressure capsule

Hi everybody, I’m wondering if anybody has ever used or knows , of a natural supplement, that helps in keeping the Blood Pressure in a normal and...

Hi everybody, I’m wondering if anybody has ever used or knows , of a natural...

C70rol

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Test Results - Appt with GP

I am in Levothyroxine 75mg have been on this since approx Sep 2021. Not feeling great. These are the results. GP says it’s not urgent. I suspect it will end...

I am in Levothyroxine 75mg have been on this since approx Sep 2021. Not feelin...

Browneyes100

•2 years ago

7 Replies

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On the back of my Tim Spector book review request....Nominations please for best go to nutritional reference book

I think I need to change my request to ask for people's nominations for most informative nutritional guide without any spin... just facts which I can tailor to...

I think I need to change my request to ask for people's nominations for most inf...

TiggerMe

•2 years ago

22 Replies

A short explanation of the Primary Care Auto Switch-On and access to digital primary care records within NHS England.

I have posted this on another thread in answer to a query but there so much confusion around access to our primary care records I thought a separate post might...

I have posted this on another thread in answer to a query but there so much conf...

DJR1

•2 years ago

10 Replies

TSH in normal range awaiting advance testing

Does anyone suffer with extreme calf leg pain, pins and needles throughout body, muscle twitching , dizziness, feeling sick, my legs gave way last week on the...

Does anyone suffer with extreme calf leg pain, pins and needles throughout body,...

GoldieSAS

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Advice please

I really am losing it today and need some help as to who I contact. For the last 2 weeks I’ve had what I thought was a globus sensation in my throat but this...

I really am losing it today and need some help as to who I contact. For the last...

RoseF3

•2 years ago

19 Replies

ME by definition is an encephalitis.

Can thyroid or hormone deficiency cause an encephaomyelitis?

MEguy

•2 years ago

24 Replies

TSH problems in diagnosis

This paper highlights the problems of using TSH in diagnosis. Hindawi Journal of yroid Research Volume 2019, Article ID 4106816, 8 pages...

This paper highlights the problems of using TSH in diagnosis. Hindawi Journal o...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

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It's me again!!!

I had the Dutch cortisol test done. Results were a worry. Basically my HPA-AXIS needs support due to high levels of nightime free cortisol and cortisone. My...

I had the Dutch cortisol test done. Results were a worry. Basically my HPA-AXIS ...

HelenR23

•2 years ago

6 Replies

curious to hear anyones thoughts on a Hashi’s turned Graves dilemma

hashi’s three years ( tpo 180/ t4 8 on diagnosis). Graves confirmed one year ago, Trab 4.5, t4/T3 over range. Carbimazole started and reduced as levels very...

hashi’s three years ( tpo 180/ t4 8 on diagnosis). Graves confirmed one year ago...

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Spammers, Scammers, Trolls and other Unwelcome Visitors

As the nights draw in, the weather deteriorates, the cost of living continues to soar, and the NHS still considers liothyronine to be unnecessary, our amazing...

As the nights draw in, the weather deteriorates, the cost of living continues to...

RedApple

Administrator•2 years ago

17 Replies

Blood test results

Hi all. I currently have under active thyroid. I was put on 50mg levothyroxine around two years ago. And I'm still struggling with many symptoms and having no...

Hi all. I currently have under active thyroid. I was put on 50mg levothyroxine a...

Shails

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Dr. Lowe information

Hi Everyone, Hopefully you can help me on this one. I believe it was Shaws, but I am not sure about it, that provide me with a link to Dr. Lowes' work on...

Hi Everyone, Hopefully you can help me on this one. I believe it was Shaws, b...

Carlax

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Functional medicine practitioners for adrenal & hashi's issues recommendations please?

Please could anyone with a recommendation for a functional medicine practitioner who has helped/could help with low cortisol and subclinial hypothyroidism...

Please could anyone with a recommendation for a functional medicine practitioner...

FoggyThinker

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Hair mineral testing - is it useful?

Has anyone completed a hair mineral test and was it useful? I'm considering working further with a nutritionist who seems to have good understanding of the...

Has anyone completed a hair mineral test and was it useful? I'm considering wor...

FoggyThinker

•2 years ago

4 Replies

8 hour versus 10 hour shift

I work 35 hours per week. My work is obsessed with 10 hour shifts and I've stuck to my 8 hours until lately. I thought having 3 consecutive days off every...

I work 35 hours per week. My work is obsessed with 10 hour shifts and I've stuck...

RexandBoone

•2 years ago

22 Replies

folate before a blood test

I know it is best to stop B compounds before a blood test, what about folate and vit D+K?

I know it is best to stop B compounds before a blood test, what about folate and...

Mothebear

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Anyone a book worm? Thought I might invest in a real book rather than Kindle download

Any reviews on Tim Spector books I see he's done several? They all get good reviews but with us being Special People🤗 with often a slightly skewed...

Any reviews on Tim Spector books I see he's done several? They all get good rev...

TiggerMe

•2 years ago

21 Replies

I notice my T3 is on the low side, could it be causing my symptoms?

Good morningI recently had thyroid tested (aswell as many others) after having tingling in nose, feet and hands. My T3 is borderline low I was treated for B12...

Good morningI recently had thyroid tested (aswell as many others) after having t...

Rockerfella

•2 years ago

40 Replies

symptoms if TEVA doesn’t agree

hello. Can anyone tell me what symptoms they have had when taking TEVA brand Levothyroxine when it hasn’t agreed with you please? I am currently having heart...

hello. Can anyone tell me what symptoms they have had when taking TEVA brand Lev...

Goinginsane1

•2 years ago

20 Replies

COVID and hypo symptoms?

I had been under the impression that we had a dedicated post, but apparently we don't. I have heard that some hypo patients have a rush of hypo symptoms with...

I had been under the impression that we had a dedicated post, but apparently we ...

raglansleeve

•2 years ago

32 Replies

Iron: Not Just a Passive Bystander in AITD

A new paper discussing that very common issue - iron. I've only glanced at it so please comment freely. Iron: Not Just a Passive Bystander in AITD......

A new paper discussing that very common issue - iron. I've only glanced at it s...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

11 Replies

Hair loss

Hello has anyone experienced hair loss in the eyebrow mid to end of it and it will not grow back only sparse hairs if so what did you do ? Anyone try...

Hello has anyone experienced hair loss in the eyebrow mid to end of it and it wi...

Turner36701970

•2 years ago

28 Replies

Need a little advice on my test results

Hi everyone - See my test results attached. I feel mostly fine except for my high blood pressure. I am 46 years old. I eat healthy and exercise everyday....

Hi everyone - See my test results attached. I feel mostly fine except for my hi...

Ash11111

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Burnt tongue sensation

Hi guys..I have hashimoto's and I'm on Thyroid S. For quite a while now I've had this burnt tongue sensation and I think it's linked to the NDt but not...

Hi guys..I have hashimoto's and I'm on Thyroid S. For quite a while now I've ha...

Mitch27

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Covid polls?

I recall reading recently, that we have a dedicated post for experiences of COVID infections with hypothyroidism, but I can't find one. Help would be...

I recall reading recently, that we have a dedicated post for experiences of COVI...

raglansleeve

•2 years ago

2 Replies

When does covid become long covid? And when does it become a thyroid issue?

Hi all, I can see DippyDame started a similar thread recently which was closed. To avoid that please could we avoid talking about the covid vaccine? I had...

Hi all, I can see DippyDame started a similar thread recently which was closed...

Hidden

•2 years ago

42 Replies

eGFR and contrast CT

Feeling a bit queasy after my own research with Dr. Google. I’m looking for reassurance that my GP is trying to cure rather than kill me. I’ve been booked...

Feeling a bit queasy after my own research with Dr. Google. I’m looking for r...

Regenallotment

•2 years ago

30 Replies

Carbimazole / Shingles / Amitriptyline

Been unwell with case of shingles & finishing course of Antiviral. Doctor said not related to thyroid / carbimazole. As Initially was worried it was...

Been unwell with case of shingles & finishing course of Antiviral. Doctor sai...

PurpleNails

Administrator•2 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2022

Low Ferritin Levels

Balancing blood pressure capsule

Test Results - Appt with GP

On the back of my Tim Spector book review request....Nominations please for best go to nutritional reference book

A short explanation of the Primary Care Auto Switch-On and access to digital primary care records within NHS England.

TSH in normal range awaiting advance testing

Advice please

ME by definition is an encephalitis.

TSH problems in diagnosis

It's me again!!!

curious to hear anyones thoughts on a Hashi’s turned Graves dilemma

Spammers, Scammers, Trolls and other Unwelcome Visitors

Blood test results

Dr. Lowe information

Functional medicine practitioners for adrenal & hashi's issues recommendations please?

Hair mineral testing - is it useful?

8 hour versus 10 hour shift

folate before a blood test

Anyone a book worm? Thought I might invest in a real book rather than Kindle download

I notice my T3 is on the low side, could it be causing my symptoms?

symptoms if TEVA doesn’t agree

COVID and hypo symptoms?

Iron: Not Just a Passive Bystander in AITD

Hair loss

Need a little advice on my test results

Burnt tongue sensation

Covid polls?

When does covid become long covid? And when does it become a thyroid issue?

eGFR and contrast CT

Carbimazole / Shingles / Amitriptyline

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