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How much T3 does Healthy Thyroid Gland need a day

Hi guys.I was wondering of how much T3 does one thyroid gland need a day to be healty.We all know that she produces 6.25 mg T3 a day,and 80 % from T4 gets...

Hi guys.I was wondering of how much T3 does one thyroid gland need a day to be h...

nedim13

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Private thyroid test

Hi folks Just wondering if I need to discuss altering anything with my GP after this private thyroid blood test. I’m taking 125 mg Levothyroxine, and have...

Hi folks Just wondering if I need to discuss altering anything with my GP afte...

Pollypet

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Plant Sterols.

Is it safe to take plant sterols with levothyroxine? I've been told my cholesterol is high, it's 6.1 and my GP wants me to take Statins. I am not happy about...

Is it safe to take plant sterols with levothyroxine? I've been told my cholester...

Pipkin4ever

•1 year ago

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post menopause

Hi, I’m 60 years young active post menopause, still have hot flushes and on 75 m levothyroxine a day. Recently had my bloods done and gone from 1.0 to 2.0 and...

Hi, I’m 60 years young active post menopause, still have hot flushes and on 75 m...

Maximus5

•1 year ago

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kidney concerns

hi everyone, I am after some advice for kidney concerns? For a couple years, I have been having pain in my back each side where my kidney is that will keep me...

hi everyone, I am after some advice for kidney concerns? For a couple years, I ...

Thyroid36

•1 year ago

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Chronic pain and hypothyroidism - ideas? Will NDT eventually bring relief?

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed as hypothyroid about four months ago. I have been taking NDT for the last three months. I've been suffering with chronic pain in...

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed as hypothyroid about four months ago. I have been ...

fpardoe

•1 year ago

46 Replies

Blood results

Had bloods done before Xmas, but GP is not ringing me till 17th JanI'm on 20 MCG T3 X2 a day ( 40mcg) My T3 is at 5.4 ( 3.8 - 6) My T4 is at < 5 ( 7.8-21) TSH...

Had bloods done before Xmas, but GP is not ringing me till 17th JanI'm on 20 MCG...

Calypsoplus

•1 year ago

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Increased levothyroxine but felt worse. Back to usual dose but still so exhausted. Low iron and testosterone too. Would love advice please!

Hi and happy new year! Last time you were so helpful, thank you, wondering if anyone can help again please- Underactive thyroid / hashimotos for 7 years...

Hi and happy new year! Last time you were so helpful, thank you, wondering if an...

Hopetoheal22

•1 year ago

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Slow down maybe

So I think after about 4 months on increased Lebo medication my hair loss has slowed down again. Maybe too early to say for sure. It's been a week and hair is...

So I think after about 4 months on increased Lebo medication my hair loss has sl...

Jump1

•1 year ago

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Urgent! Sourcing NDT from Thailand or elsewhere.

Greetings to all. Really would appreciate it if someone could private message me with some info as to where I can purchase NDT as I only have enough to last me...

Greetings to all. Really would appreciate it if someone could private message me...

DizzyD

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Low lymphocytes

Does anyone know if it’s common to have low lymphocytes with Hashimotos? The rest of my latest blood count results were ok, but my lymphocytes were flagged as...

Does anyone know if it’s common to have low lymphocytes with Hashimotos? The res...

bluejourney

•1 year ago

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5 steps to individually-optimized thyroid therapy

Another fine paper by Tania S. Smith, President, Thyroid Patients Canada. 5 steps to individually-optimized thyroid therapy...

Another fine paper by Tania S. Smith, President, Thyroid Patients Canada. 5 ste...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

10 Replies

tablets or capsules ?

why is my t3 in capsule form when you all talk about tablets?

meme

•1 year ago

7 Replies

thyroid blood test

sorry to ask but been on T3 only I forgot what all the ranges are 😵‍💫 Can someone help me please TSH 0.01 T4 1.3 T3. 2.9 I’m on 70 mcg thanks

sorry to ask but been on T3 only I forgot what all the ranges are 😵‍💫 Can som...

Hidden

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Advice please? Low mood

Hi there, I'm back again, my latest results but doc didn't seem to test t3 for some reason. My T4 and Tsh seems to be back in range but just regarding my...

Hi there, I'm back again, my latest results but doc didn't seem to test t3 for s...

Dollc86

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Looking for some advice again please

Hope everyone had a good Xmas and new year,and all is well! Got these done on the 22nd 11th 2022 Would really appreciated any advice I’m T4 is 56% through...

Hope everyone had a good Xmas and new year,and all is well! Got these done on t...

jacobite33

•1 year ago

4 Replies

T3 and T4 trial

I have been taking 2 grains of Thyroid S. I saw a new Endo today, who has given me a trial of T3. He has prescribed 75 Levo and 15 T3. Does that sound about...

I have been taking 2 grains of Thyroid S. I saw a new Endo today, who has giv...

meme

•1 year ago

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Hair Loss

Does levothyroxine cause side effect of hair loss? GP says not but I am sceptical as have lost so much hair cannot bear to continue to take it.

Does levothyroxine cause side effect of hair loss? GP says not but I am sceptica...

sunlx

•1 year ago

23 Replies

Took too much Armour NDT for two weeks advice appreciated please

Hi, happy new year to everyone! Four weeks ago I started new batch and accidentally took 3 grains of Arnour instead of 2&1/4 per day for two weeks… (reduced...

Hi, happy new year to everyone! Four weeks ago I started new batch and accident...

Blanche1960

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Should I do Thyriod Medicheck test while on Antibiotics

Hi, Happy New Year all Quick question, I’ve had a chest infection for the last two weeks and am nearing the end of my antibiotic course (Amoxicillin). I’d...

Hi, Happy New Year all Quick question, I’ve had a chest infection for the last ...

ssjg

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Mercury pharmaceuticals levothyroxine

I desperately need Mercury pharmaceuticals Levothyroxine 100mgs. The chemists in Leeds are no longer able to provide them but the other brands leave me feeling...

I desperately need Mercury pharmaceuticals Levothyroxine 100mgs. The chemists in...

Janey952

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Thyroid shield when having dental X-rays

I read about using a thyroid shield when having dental X-rays (I think it was in Harmony magazine), I’d never heard of this before and have had quite a few...

I read about using a thyroid shield when having dental X-rays (I think it was i...

Oakwood4321

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Raising t3 without raising t4

Hi, just after some advice re increasing my t3. On paper my results look good, but I am still so fatigued! (Vitamins, ferretin levels all good as private...

Hi, just after some advice re increasing my t3. On paper my results look good, ...

Vicky789

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Non diabetic hypoglycemia and hypothyroidism

As part of the Zoe Health Test I have a continuous blood glucose monitor for 2 weeks. I'm only on Day 3 of it but It's fascinating! I have had several...

As part of the Zoe Health Test I have a continuous blood glucose monitor for 2 w...

Hidden

•1 year ago

15 Replies

High Dose Niacin (Nicotinic Acid) and Hashimoto's?

Update 01/22/2023: I just learned there is an increased risk of diabetes on niacin therapy: https://heart.bmj.com/content/102/3/198 This study was based on...

Update 01/22/2023: I just learned there is an increased risk of diabetes on niac...

Bolt_Upright

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Liquid Levothyroxine

Not sure how many people have had trouble getting liquid levothyroxine, i have had a nightmare. So stressful. Managed to get four bottles but told they are...

Not sure how many people have had trouble getting liquid levothyroxine, i have h...

Odinil

•1 year ago

24 Replies

Constant chest pain hypothyroidism or something else??

I was wondering if anyone else has constant chest pain? I have had all sorts of cardiac testing and My Doctor says it's not my heart. I'm having some anxiety...

I was wondering if anyone else has constant chest pain? I have had all sorts of ...

Justwannabemeagain

•1 year ago

21 Replies

coming off Armour to Levo and T3

hi All Made the leap back to Levo and T3 very recently not being able to afford to keep going with Armour. I managed to find T3 abroad but only in 25mg...

hi All Made the leap back to Levo and T3 very recently not being able to affor...

Sizzles22

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Almus Levothyroxine 100mg ATA**** Batch Numbers

Happy New Year to all members. I usually get Almus boxed Levothyroxine with is actually Accord brand inside whic has batch numbers TA****. I stay away from...

Happy New Year to all members. I usually get Almus boxed Levothyroxine with is ...

thyreoidea

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Pharmacist Cannot Get Teva Omeprazole unitil December 2023 Any suggestions for other brands without issues

Happy New Year to all members. I have been told by my Boots branch that my usual Teva 20mg Omeprazole capsules are not going to be available until December...

Happy New Year to all members. I have been told by my Boots branch that my usu...

thyreoidea

•1 year ago

16 Replies

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All posts for January 2023

How much T3 does Healthy Thyroid Gland need a day

Private thyroid test

Plant Sterols.

post menopause

kidney concerns

Chronic pain and hypothyroidism - ideas? Will NDT eventually bring relief?

Blood results

Increased levothyroxine but felt worse. Back to usual dose but still so exhausted. Low iron and testosterone too. Would love advice please!

Slow down maybe

Urgent! Sourcing NDT from Thailand or elsewhere.

Low lymphocytes

5 steps to individually-optimized thyroid therapy

tablets or capsules ?

thyroid blood test

Advice please? Low mood

Looking for some advice again please

T3 and T4 trial

Hair Loss

Took too much Armour NDT for two weeks advice appreciated please

Should I do Thyriod Medicheck test while on Antibiotics

Mercury pharmaceuticals levothyroxine

Thyroid shield when having dental X-rays

Raising t3 without raising t4

Non diabetic hypoglycemia and hypothyroidism

High Dose Niacin (Nicotinic Acid) and Hashimoto's?

Liquid Levothyroxine

Constant chest pain hypothyroidism or something else??

coming off Armour to Levo and T3

Almus Levothyroxine 100mg ATA**** Batch Numbers

Pharmacist Cannot Get Teva Omeprazole unitil December 2023 Any suggestions for other brands without issues

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