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Medication timing and coffee

I feel rather naff in asking this question. I know no meds (t3, t4) for 2 hours after a meal, and then no food for 1 hour after taking. Does this include...

I feel rather naff in asking this question. I know no meds (t3, t4) for 2 hours ...

Mothebear

•1 year ago

42 Replies

how long before Levothyroxine starting improving symptoms?

I’ve very recently been prescribed Levothyroxine and am on day 2 of taking it. I’m interested to know when people starting feeling a difference from the...

I’ve very recently been prescribed Levothyroxine and am on day 2 of taking it. I...

Hoop1888

•1 year ago

26 Replies

HCI & D3 timing

I read on this community to take Vit D3 4hrs after NDT. I just started HCI and want to know, if there is a time frame to take the HCI in relation to the D3...

I read on this community to take Vit D3 4hrs after NDT. I just started HCI and...

terebol

•1 year ago

4 Replies

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Levothyroxine for life 🤔🤔🤔

Hello 👋 everyoneLet me start of by wishing you all a Happy New Year 👍🥳 I have a question? I've been living with thyroid since 2017. And I swear since taking...

Hello 👋 everyoneLet me start of by wishing you all a Happy New Year 👍🥳 I have...

W051101

•1 year ago

48 Replies

Professor Krish Chatterjee awarded a New Year’s Honour

I thought this might be of some interest: Professor Krish Chatterjee awarded a New Year’s Honour December 31, 2022 Huge...

I thought this might be of some interest: Professor Krish Chatterjee awarded a ...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

9 Replies

Analysis please on my sister’s results from Ireland - Hashimoto’s and cognitive issues - mainly short term memory

Bloods taken 22/11/22 (will be retested on 28/2/23) NDA started on 1/12/22 1 grain 60mg (was previously taking 75mcg of Levo). She is now taking supplements...

Bloods taken 22/11/22 (will be retested on 28/2/23) NDA started on 1/12/22 1 gr...

Butterflycake1

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Has anyone seen Dr Amit Allahabadia, at Sheffield and London.

I’m m trying to find an endo from the Thyroid Uk list and wondered if anyone is a patient or has had a consultation with him. Please private message....

I’m m trying to find an endo from the Thyroid Uk list and wondered if anyone is ...

Milkyway88

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Chlorella and Spirulina

Hello all, I just wondered if it's ok to take Chlorella and Spirulina if you are underactive and are on Levothyroxine? Many thanks, as always. xx

Hello all, I just wondered if it's ok to take Chlorella and Spirulina if you are...

Kazzyloulou

•1 year ago

38 Replies

How can it I not have an underactive thyroid?

Hi All, I'm at the end of my nerves and looking for your advice. I am 51 year old woman, who has had various health problems from 13 starting with abnormal...

Hi All, I'm at the end of my nerves and looking for your advice. I am 51 year ...

Curry123

•1 year ago

10 Replies

B12 range - Dutch B12 deficiency organisation

In my search to understand my B12 levels better, I came across this article which I thought was interesting....

In my search to understand my B12 levels better, I came across this article whi...

Dandelions

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Advice - re paying for a private endocrinologist ( I’m new here)

Hello, I’m just reaching out to see if anyone can advise. I have had an under-active thyroid for the past 13 years and take 150mg Levothyroxine. They have...

Hello, I’m just reaching out to see if anyone can advise. I have had an unde...

emmaboultwood

•1 year ago

14 Replies

How do you know if you still need T4 once T3 is added?

Is it just a case of reducing T4 and seeing how you get on? I've been on T4 for 4 years and just continued to decline, recently added in T3 and hey presto...

Is it just a case of reducing T4 and seeing how you get on? I've been on T4 for...

TiggerMe

•1 year ago

50 Replies

Giving up supplements prior to Medichecks Advanced thyroid blood test 4 days from now

Hi there! I am scheduled for a nurse to come and do a blood draw on Wednesday morning for a Medichecks Advanced thyroid blood test. I understand I am supposed...

Hi there! I am scheduled for a nurse to come and do a blood draw on Wednesday mo...

The-Wasp

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Magnesium and the bladder

I know this is a thyroid board and we do need to keep on topic - but if it encourages any hypo doubters for magnesium supplements to give it a go then for...

I know this is a thyroid board and we do need to keep on topic - but if it encou...

Danielj1

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Getting desperate. Horribly constipated. Any tips?!

Hi all, I'm getting desperate and as we're in Twixtmas I'd lost all track of time and didn't realise it's the weekend now. I can't wait until Monday to speak...

Hi all, I'm getting desperate and as we're in Twixtmas I'd lost all track of tim...

Hidden

•1 year ago

56 Replies

Ferinject to correct iron deficiency and strange clicking in throat when swollowing

So I had very bad iron deficiency anemia for some time now. Iron tablets did not work well. So an internist decided to give me ferinject 1000 to correct it. I...

So I had very bad iron deficiency anemia for some time now. Iron tablets did not...

NatDeer

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Hi everyone - New to Hashimoto's and struggling. Male - 35

Hello everyone, Will try make this as short as possible. Have been struggling with underactive thyroid symptoms for around 2 years. I finally got a diagnosis...

Hello everyone, Will try make this as short as possible. Have been struggling ...

dexterholland91

•1 year ago

45 Replies

Has anyone seen this endo - Mohammad Abdus Salam? Private message only please

Has anyone seen this endo - Mohammad Abdus Salam? He's currently at Worcester NHS hospital, but I think he was in Edinburgh. I'm asking for my sister who...

Has anyone seen this endo - Mohammad Abdus Salam? He's currently at Worcester N...

TaraJR

•1 year ago

1 Reply

ADVICE PLEASE

Does this mean a cancer,as it is borderlineBone profile Full blood count Liver function tests Serum amylase level Tumour Markers Urea and electrolytes

Does this mean a cancer,as it is borderlineBone profile Full blood count Liver f...

pettyt65

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Dr. E. HERTOGHE on Chronic Benign Hypothyroidism

For those interested in the history of thyroid treatment, you might find this document of some interest. Dr. E. HERTOGHE on Chronic Benign...

For those interested in the history of thyroid treatment, you might find this do...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

16 Replies

T3 supplier not able to get any

could someone please message me with T3 suppliers Please. thank you aand Happy New Year

could someone please message me with T3 suppliers Please. thank you aand Happy...

sueoathall

•1 year ago

1 Reply

ADVICE PLEASE

does anyone know what this mean is a tumour marker cancer?

pettyt65

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Help with blood results

I have been feeling breathless lately more than normal so my doctor did some blood tests.My thyroid function test came back as abnormal and I am booked into to...

I have been feeling breathless lately more than normal so my doctor did some blo...

Lordy40

•1 year ago

10 Replies

H Pylori at home test recommendations

Can anyone recommend an at home test for H Pylori please? :D

Hidden

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Need advise please before endo call as T3 above top range

Good Morning, I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. I am looking for some advice before I speak to my endo in January. Approx 4 months ago my T4...

Good Morning, I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. I am looking f...

elsaldo

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Optimum TPO level

Is there an optimum level that our TPO antibodies need to be at, when it's considered that our autoimmune reaction is not so high? At diagnosis over 4 years...

Is there an optimum level that our TPO antibodies need to be at, when it's consi...

Highland49

•1 year ago

21 Replies

adrenaline surges

I’m getting early morning adrenaline surges which I find so uncomfortable I’m not clear if they are thyroid related or because I’m post meno or because I...

I’m getting early morning adrenaline surges which I find so uncomfortable I’m...

Mag999

•1 year ago

2 Replies

under active Thyroid with vitamins

I’ve been taken vitamins since October. I have had a full blood count last week all normal, my urine came back normal .I have noticed aches and pains in my...

I’ve been taken vitamins since October. I have had a full blood count last week ...

Peggymae-18

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Steroids and testing

I'm due for the next blood tests, but I'm on a course of steroids for wrist pain. They're due to finish in a week so will wait until then at least, but...

I'm due for the next blood tests, but I'm on a course of steroids for wrist pain...

Kriticat

•1 year ago

9 Replies

hypothyroid and hypohidrodis

long story short I was overmedicated on T4 for over a year before insisting on a full lab work up after my gp ignored private bloods with reports from drs...

long story short I was overmedicated on T4 for over a year before insisting on a...

Clc4299

•1 year ago

3 Replies

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All posts for December 2022

Medication timing and coffee

how long before Levothyroxine starting improving symptoms?

HCI & D3 timing

Levothyroxine for life 🤔🤔🤔

Professor Krish Chatterjee awarded a New Year’s Honour

Analysis please on my sister’s results from Ireland - Hashimoto’s and cognitive issues - mainly short term memory

Has anyone seen Dr Amit Allahabadia, at Sheffield and London.

Chlorella and Spirulina

How can it I not have an underactive thyroid?

B12 range - Dutch B12 deficiency organisation

Advice - re paying for a private endocrinologist ( I’m new here)

How do you know if you still need T4 once T3 is added?

Giving up supplements prior to Medichecks Advanced thyroid blood test 4 days from now

Magnesium and the bladder

Getting desperate. Horribly constipated. Any tips?!

Ferinject to correct iron deficiency and strange clicking in throat when swollowing

Hi everyone - New to Hashimoto's and struggling. Male - 35

Has anyone seen this endo - Mohammad Abdus Salam? Private message only please

ADVICE PLEASE

Dr. E. HERTOGHE on Chronic Benign Hypothyroidism

T3 supplier not able to get any

ADVICE PLEASE

Help with blood results

H Pylori at home test recommendations

Need advise please before endo call as T3 above top range

Optimum TPO level

adrenaline surges

under active Thyroid with vitamins

Steroids and testing

hypothyroid and hypohidrodis

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