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Finally managed it.

Well thanks to all the advice on here and the extra lancets from SeasideSusie I finally managed to take a blood sample this morning. It was a struggle though...

Well thanks to all the advice on here and the extra lancets from SeasideSusie I ...

Dadof5

•1 year ago

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just started on levothyroxine

I have been taking levothyroxine for just over 2 months. My gp started me on a very low dose of 25mg and I’m due bloods in a month. After about 4 weeks it felt...

I have been taking levothyroxine for just over 2 months. My gp started me on a v...

Amyob12

•1 year ago

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Aristo Vencamil levothyroxine (100 microgram)

Information directly from Aristo in the UK: This is Aristo’s branded version of levothyroxine 100mcg It is now approved and manufactured. Its...

Information directly from Aristo in the UK: This is Aristo’s branded version of...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

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Premature birth linked to hypothyroidism in later life

I'm sure this is probably well known on here but I have just googled to see if there is a linked between UAT and being born prematurely... Well, what do you...

I'm sure this is probably well known on here but I have just googled to see if t...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Thyroid status after 30+ years on levo

Question: Can I assume if I have been on T4 for 32 years (had Graves and was given a blocker and then synthroid and then the blocker again(forgot what it was...

Question: Can I assume if I have been on T4 for 32 years (had Graves and was gi...

wanttobenormalnow

•1 year ago

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High blood pressure from NDT increase

hi all, hoping for some insight. I have increased from 1.5 to 2 grains. I’ve noticed no changes aside from improved mood and a strange tightness in my hands...

hi all, hoping for some insight. I have increased from 1.5 to 2 grains. I’ve ...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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CT3M from Paul Robinson

Hi everyone, I have been reading plenty of information available about T3 and the right dosage. My Endo is not helping and my GP has tried but does not have...

Hi everyone, I have been reading plenty of information available about T3 and th...

Carlax

•1 year ago

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moving from twice daily to once daily dosing on NDT

hi - A quick question! I’m settling into NDT at the moment and am on 2 grains. As I transitioned from T4/T3 combo, I kept the dosing pattern the same and...

hi - A quick question! I’m settling into NDT at the moment and am on 2 grains....

Lotika

•1 year ago

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Alternative to NP Thyroid

Hello Everyone,Many thanks for all your help and advice. I'm based in Ireland and have been taking NP Thyroid for the last year. Unfortunately however, the...

Hello Everyone,Many thanks for all your help and advice. I'm based in Ireland an...

CMDK2020

•1 year ago

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Supply problems

Have taken accord actavis for 27 years no problems at all I know accord almus and northstar are the same formula but lately my pharmacy keep saying they cannot...

Have taken accord actavis for 27 years no problems at all I know accord almus an...

Trueblue7

•1 year ago

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Help with Graves symptoms

This is my second bout dealing with Graves’ symptoms . Initially I was trying to handle this with as much grace as possible but everything is coming at me...

This is my second bout dealing with Graves’ symptoms . Initially I was trying to...

Sweetmango85

•1 year ago

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muscle fatigue

Hi Friends! I’ve been struggling with full body muscle fatigue and spasms for the last week or so. It feels as if the muscles around my outer ribs and down...

Hi Friends! I’ve been struggling with full body muscle fatigue and spasms for...

Brightfuture22

•1 year ago

16 Replies

supplements and medicines

What can you take with levothyroxine, i have just found out that taking omeprazole prescribed by my GP is a no no

What can you take with levothyroxine, i have just found out that taking omeprazo...

Cassie75

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Are you in Biobank?

I am in Biobank, and have just completed their sleep questionnaire. I am hypothyroid, and my sleep has been terrible over the last 30 years. In December, by...

I am in Biobank, and have just completed their sleep questionnaire. I am hypothy...

bluejourney

•1 year ago

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Side effects of thyroxine

Hi there, please could anyone give me some advice. Can thyroxine have side effects? I am scared, I am having palpitations where I can hear my heart beat in my...

Hi there, please could anyone give me some advice. Can thyroxine have side effec...

Cat-222

•1 year ago

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Vit D spray mades me feel tired

It mades me feel tired, sleepy, drowsy, in need of a nap, exhausted.... I started last Tuesday. I tried different times of the day, different doses. I even...

It mades me feel tired, sleepy, drowsy, in need of a nap, exhausted.... I start...

Mividauk2

•1 year ago

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BTF Webinar on Thyroid Cancer

The BTF had a very good talk on thyroid cancer https://www.btf-thyroid.org/Event/meet-the-experts-webinar-thyroid-cancer . I’m away from home so will not be...

The BTF had a very good talk on thyroid cancer https://www.btf-thyroid.org/Event...

jimh111

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Self medicating again: Wanting to try changing 200mcg T4 to T4/T3 combo

Hi, I have had RAI so have to use full exogenous replacement. Currently on 200 mcg thyroxine. Tried armour, T4 only, but T4/T3 combo I never got right - I...

Hi, I have had RAI so have to use full exogenous replacement. Currently on 200 ...

cody_lamonica

•1 year ago

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first post - overactive diagnosis/carbimazole

This is my first post. I started noticing a tremor & high heart rate in October & noticed I’m always hot. Had bloods thru my GP in Dec & confirmed over...

This is my first post. I started noticing a tremor & high heart rate in Octo...

BFGsgirl

•1 year ago

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Valerian

I have a blood test to check my thyroid levels on Wednesday 1st Feb. I usually take Valerian because I don’t sleep well. Will this affect the blood test in...

I have a blood test to check my thyroid levels on Wednesday 1st Feb. I usually ...

AppleOrchard

•1 year ago

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Timing of thyroid blood tests

Hi I am having my 6 monthly thyroid bloods next week at 8.20am Previous ones have been 8.10am Not much difference but is that time Ok? Thought i read on here...

Hi I am having my 6 monthly thyroid bloods next week at 8.20am Previous ones hav...

Macey2009

•1 year ago

11 Replies

cold with overactive thyroid

hi I finally heard back from my gp and the Endo has prescribed 20mg carbimazole daily. My concerns was yesterday I started this and if I’m remembering...

hi I finally heard back from my gp and the Endo has prescribed 20mg carbimazole ...

Helluvabella

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Help needed interpreting advanced thyroid blood test 🙏

Hi, I’m new here and looking for help interpreting recent blood tests. At the bottom of this rather lengthy post are the results of tests I just had done via...

Hi, I’m new here and looking for help interpreting recent blood tests. At the ...

J972

•1 year ago

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Vitamin d3

I've been using nature provides vitamin d3 & k2 and i need to buy more, but i've come across this one and wondered if it's as good and has anyone has used it?...

I've been using nature provides vitamin d3 & k2 and i need to buy more, but i've...

catpurple7

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Recommendations on iron panel please

Hi, I would be grateful for your thoughts. Thank you! Following forum advice on November 22 ferritin test results (ferritin: 29 ug/L (13-300) I took a full...

Hi, I would be grateful for your thoughts. Thank you! Following forum advice ...

Dandelions

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Call from surgery pharmacist 😝 con't

Just re-reading the Endo's letter... hidden in plain sight... does this not count as a clinical diagnosis?

Just re-reading the Endo's letter... hidden in plain sight... does this not coun...

TiggerMe

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Pls help with blood tests

Hi there, I hope someone can help here. My pain started initially with my feet as burning feet and then a lot of pain in different areas of the feet. That was...

Hi there, I hope someone can help here. My pain started initially with my feet a...

Mackanzie0

•1 year ago

51 Replies

Effect of thyroid dysfunction on N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide levels: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Papers regarding the impact of inappropriate thyroid hormone levels keep coming out. It would be a miracle if endocrinologists showed any evidence of...

Papers regarding the impact of inappropriate thyroid hormone levels keep coming ...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

8 Replies

The anathema!

Again!!!

DippyDame

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Second GP visit following private Thyroid Panel

Hi Looking for some guidance please. I was picked up on a blood test about 18 months ago and am now taking Levothyroxine. I haven't seen much improvement (or...

Hi Looking for some guidance please. I was picked up on a blood test about 18 mo...

StanleyThyroid

•1 year ago

22 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2023

Finally managed it.

just started on levothyroxine

Aristo Vencamil levothyroxine (100 microgram)

Premature birth linked to hypothyroidism in later life

Thyroid status after 30+ years on levo

High blood pressure from NDT increase

CT3M from Paul Robinson

moving from twice daily to once daily dosing on NDT

Alternative to NP Thyroid

Supply problems

Help with Graves symptoms

muscle fatigue

supplements and medicines

Are you in Biobank?

Side effects of thyroxine

Vit D spray mades me feel tired

BTF Webinar on Thyroid Cancer

Self medicating again: Wanting to try changing 200mcg T4 to T4/T3 combo

first post - overactive diagnosis/carbimazole

Valerian

Timing of thyroid blood tests

cold with overactive thyroid

Help needed interpreting advanced thyroid blood test 🙏

Vitamin d3

Recommendations on iron panel please

Call from surgery pharmacist 😝 con't

Pls help with blood tests

Effect of thyroid dysfunction on N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide levels: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The anathema!

Second GP visit following private Thyroid Panel

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