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Anyone tried ThyroLux supplements for Hashimotos or can recommend a different thyroid medication/ supplement

Iam looking at trying ThyroLux it seems to get good reviews but not sure if women are taking it for a supplement or whether it will actually be able to be used...

Iam looking at trying ThyroLux it seems to get good reviews but not sure if wome...

Merlio18

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Low serum folate = folic acid supplement?

Hello, My youngest daughter (she's 21) has recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. She's been started on 50 mg Levothyroxine Her other low result was:...

Hello, My youngest daughter (she's 21) has recently been diagnosed with hypothyr...

RexandBoone

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Has anyone done an Organic Acid Test?

I see they are often used by Functional and Nutritional Therapists?

TiggerMe

•2 years ago

17 Replies

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ME/CFS is not hypothyroidism but can cause it

I just want to tell everyone who has been given the diagnosis of ME/CFS that it is a genuine disease in its own right. It CAN cause thyroid problems in some...

I just want to tell everyone who has been given the diagnosis of ME/CFS that it ...

MEguy

•2 years ago

57 Replies

FT3 better than FT4 in dose adjustment of T4 therapy

This paper by the distinguished author Ito et al shows that FT4 levels often fall out of range when FT3 is in range. TSH was also poor at diagnosing best...

This paper by the distinguished author Ito et al shows that FT4 levels often f...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

26 Replies

Bloods a month after taking carbimazole.

I've now had my bloods re tested a month after dr put me on 10mgs of carbimazole . Bloods originally TSH 0.01 now 53.40 (0.27-4.2) T4 34.3 now 8.2(12-22) T3...

I've now had my bloods re tested a month after dr put me on 10mgs of carbimazole...

Barb6374

•2 years ago

6 Replies

New here - help needed

Back story, I have a chronic blood disease which is now controlled well with interferon. I should be feeling good but I'm not (one of the side effects of...

Back story, I have a chronic blood disease which is now controlled well with int...

Izzys-Mum

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Purchasing T3

Hi, I was referred to an endocrinologist by my GP because I am still having symptoms of of hypothyroidism although my TSH was extremely low. She was hoping he...

Hi, I was referred to an endocrinologist by my GP because I am still having symp...

suetatt68

•2 years ago

28 Replies

Best Rheumatologist with an understanding of the Thyroid?

Hi, I am looking for a Rheumatologist, preferably one with some understanding of the Thyroid. Thanks in advance.

Hi, I am looking for a Rheumatologist, preferably one with some understanding o...

ErraticAspie

•2 years ago

1 Reply

DI02 test / conversion

hey a quick question about this - since there are other factors that can affect conversion, for example oxidative stress having an impact on deoidinases, would...

hey a quick question about this - since there are other factors that can affect ...

perardua

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Don’t understand conflicting diagnosis

Diagnosis of STEMI by ECG and blood test. Left Anterior Hamiblovk also found. just had Angioggram, arteries fine but told didn’t have a heart attack.. No...

Diagnosis of STEMI by ECG and blood test. Left Anterior Hamiblovk also found. ...

carkat22

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Complete thyroidectomy & meds

Hello everyone ! I had a complete thyroidectomy in August. Initially, I had been taking the generic Levothyroxine. I immediately had horrible symptoms of...

Hello everyone ! I had a complete thyroidectomy in August. Initially, I had bee...

cmm7766

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Which tests for what?! 🙄

Hi all, I am due to see my endocrinologist again in December and would like to ask for the full bells and whistles in terms of testing! One of my main...

Hi all, I am due to see my endocrinologist again in December and would like to...

Babymagic37

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Looking for some private (no doctor) blood tests

Has anyone ever had the following tests done either with private blood draw or finger-prick testing? I'd like to get all 8 B vitamins tested. They are listed...

Has anyone ever had the following tests done either with private blood draw or f...

humanbean

•2 years ago

23 Replies

With my sister in Ireland after labs came back - please help with advice…

Hello everyone, I posted previously - briefly, my sister has had cognitive decline for about two years and was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about four years...

Hello everyone, I posted previously - briefly, my sister has had cognitive decli...

Butterflycake1

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Sugar and salt

interested to know what views are over these I have come to add plenty of salt to food on the basis I was told it helps provide more stomach acid and salt...

interested to know what views are over these I have come to add plenty of salt...

Danielj1

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Can someone please help me?

Hello all - I'll try to keep this post short, though I have several questions to ask. I've been suffering with extreme hairloss, I've probably lost over half...

Hello all - I'll try to keep this post short, though I have several questions to...

KristinCC

•2 years ago

35 Replies

Smooth muscle antibody test positive?

Hi there, I have Hashimoto’s and been struggling since June with hyper symptoms, with drops of medication slowly starting to feel better, aside from that my...

Hi there, I have Hashimoto’s and been struggling since June with hyper symptoms,...

Dollc86

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Is my "high" TSH a problem?

I take 35 mcg T3 daily. No levothyroxine as I don't feel well on it.Tests taken according to recommendations here TSH 4.24. (.45 - 4.5) Free T3 4.4 (2.0...

I take 35 mcg T3 daily. No levothyroxine as I don't feel well on it.Tests tak...

MrPeaPaw

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Omega 3 supplements- increased risk of cardiovascular disease?

I recently read on a Grassroots Health newsletter that recent research has shown that B vitamins don’t work well without omega 3. (I can’t be more specific...

I recently read on a Grassroots Health newsletter that recent research has shown...

Bearo

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Advice on Results Please

Hello, I've been trying to find my sweet spot since starting HRT and discovering I was undermedicated. I've just had my latest test results back although I...

Hello, I've been trying to find my sweet spot since starting HRT and discovering...

FAB-jellybean

•2 years ago

6 Replies

T3 prescription

After a long haul I actually have a private prescription for T3!!!!The endo has written down to cut levo from 100 to 50 mg and add 10 MCG of triiodothyronine....

After a long haul I actually have a private prescription for T3!!!!The endo has ...

HelenR23

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Levo and T3 combo

Hi i am on 100mcg levo and 25 mcg T3 and feel there is room for improvement ...not due bloods since self medicating the T3...do i increase levo and T3 or just...

Hi i am on 100mcg levo and 25 mcg T3 and feel there is room for improvement ...n...

les121

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Dose increased with Teva tablets

I have been given 25 Teva Levothyroxine after endo has upped my dose from 100 daily to 100/125 alternate days. So I will take Accord 100 daily and a 25 Teva...

I have been given 25 Teva Levothyroxine after endo has upped my dose from 100 da...

JUUJOO

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Dexa scan and VIT D

Hi all I recently had my Dexa scan, waiting for paper result, but I’ve been told I have slightly lower results for a women of my age (38.) I’ve been told my...

Hi all I recently had my Dexa scan, waiting for paper result, but I’ve been tol...

Lindsayf

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Updated TSH, Ferritin, Cholesterol

GP has signed me off as all ok, not all vits tested but here’s the results this year. Pituitary hormones tested too, growth hormone is low but I’m told that’s...

GP has signed me off as all ok, not all vits tested but here’s the results this ...

Happytiredbunny

•2 years ago

20 Replies

going even more crazy!

So, I was on 100mcg for years and years. Had a baby 16 months ago, levo dose reduced to 75mcg a couple of months after the birth. Within a short period of time...

So, I was on 100mcg for years and years. Had a baby 16 months ago, levo dose red...

Goinginsane1

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Medichecks ferritin range 30-650 ug/L

I have been having trouble for years with low ferritin, despite eating black pudding 3 times a week and taking ferrous fumarate. This last week got full...

I have been having trouble for years with low ferritin, despite eating black pud...

Judithdalston

•2 years ago

21 Replies

FT3 levels, age and response to Covid infection

This paper describes the effects of age and FT3 levels on Covid mortality Free triiodothyronine levels and age influences the metabolic profile and COVID-19...

This paper describes the effects of age and FT3 levels on Covid mortality Fre...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

25 Replies

Thyroid Blood Calculators

Hi guys, I'm a thyroid patient but also a computer programmer by profession. I have created a website with blood-marker calculators, as you can see below....

Hi guys, I'm a thyroid patient but also a computer programmer by profession. I ...

Decant

•2 years ago

40 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2022

Anyone tried ThyroLux supplements for Hashimotos or can recommend a different thyroid medication/ supplement

Low serum folate = folic acid supplement?

Has anyone done an Organic Acid Test?

ME/CFS is not hypothyroidism but can cause it

FT3 better than FT4 in dose adjustment of T4 therapy

Bloods a month after taking carbimazole.

New here - help needed

Purchasing T3

Best Rheumatologist with an understanding of the Thyroid?

DI02 test / conversion

Don’t understand conflicting diagnosis

Complete thyroidectomy & meds

Which tests for what?! 🙄

Looking for some private (no doctor) blood tests

With my sister in Ireland after labs came back - please help with advice…

Sugar and salt

Can someone please help me?

Smooth muscle antibody test positive?

Is my "high" TSH a problem?

Omega 3 supplements- increased risk of cardiovascular disease?

Advice on Results Please

T3 prescription

Levo and T3 combo

Dose increased with Teva tablets

Dexa scan and VIT D

Updated TSH, Ferritin, Cholesterol

going even more crazy!

Medichecks ferritin range 30-650 ug/L

FT3 levels, age and response to Covid infection

Thyroid Blood Calculators

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