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Hopefully On The Right Course

I have dealt with hypothyroidism and surgical menopause for several years. I did really well on oral estrogen and later put on levothyroxine when diagnosed...

I have dealt with hypothyroidism and surgical menopause for several years. I did...

HeartWoman

•2 years ago

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Looking for practitioner recommendations for DUTCH and other tests please to help adrenal/hormonal related chronic insomnia

Can anyone recommend a clinic/practitioner who possibly uses the DUTCH test and preferably other methods to sort out adrenal/hormonal/thyroid imbalances...

Can anyone recommend a clinic/practitioner who possibly uses the DUTCH test and ...

CornishChick

•2 years ago

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Drops or spray iron/ferritin recommendations

Though I am now a 3 portions of black pudding a week sort who has really struggled over the last 5 years to get ferritin blood levels at 70. I have tried...

Though I am now a 3 portions of black pudding a week sort who has really struggl...

Judithdalston

•2 years ago

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High Prevalence of Common Human Viruses in Thyroid Tissue

The relationship of viruses to thyroid diseases has been mentioned many times. Often, it has been speculative - after all, how can a patient, especially while...

The relationship of viruses to thyroid diseases has been mentioned many times. ...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

12 Replies

Blood test help

Hi there. I'm new to the forum, so hi everyone! Here's my story. I'm a 49 year old male. My hypothyroidism was discovered in 2018 as part of my diabetic...

Hi there. I'm new to the forum, so hi everyone! Here's my story. I'm a 49 yea...

mids_thyman

•2 years ago

15 Replies

T3 and food

Hi So I'm having a few concerns with T3 and eating and wondering if someone can help me. I am on 30mcg of T3 spread across the day. I do not eat for 30...

Hi So I'm having a few concerns with T3 and eating and wondering if someone can...

Vickisophieunicorn

•2 years ago

27 Replies

blood results again!

I had my bloods done via Medichecks on the last week of January and the results came on 01/02/23 which I posted on the forum. I was prescribed 125mg but was...

I had my bloods done via Medichecks on the last week of January and the results ...

2hope

•2 years ago

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Anemia of Chronic Disease

My recent CBC yielded numbers that suggested I am anemic. My iron levels are normal and my B12 is also normal, albeit in the low range of normal. I was told...

My recent CBC yielded numbers that suggested I am anemic. My iron levels are no...

TwoAlaskans

•2 years ago

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Missed two days of my levo as had to wait for pharmacy.

Do your guys symptoms come back after a couple days missing like my legs feel like lead weights and I’m feeling so tired.

Do your guys symptoms come back after a couple days missing like my legs feel li...

Dshadzz07

•2 years ago

9 Replies

B12 deficiency

Hi everyone. Just a quick question.I found out yesterday that I am b12 deficient.Before being tested an on seeing my private bloods (b12 54) I was told if it...

Hi everyone. Just a quick question.I found out yesterday that I am b12 deficient...

Rachel20

•2 years ago

29 Replies

How to come off Armour or?

My partner has fibromyalgia and low thyroid , she started on Armour 1/4 Grain and increased by 1/4grain every two weeks and is now on 1 Grain. Unfortunately...

My partner has fibromyalgia and low thyroid , she started on Armour 1/4 Grain an...

ainslie

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Surprise Thyroid Test

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has seen any information regarding how thyroid blood test results are affected if medication is taken morning of the test? I’ve...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has seen any information regarding how thyroid bl...

Harley4

•2 years ago

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#1: The Start

Following the example of Clarebear I've decided to document my thyroid-adrenal journey on here in hopes it'll keep me accountable, and also may serve some...

Following the example of Clarebear I've decided to document my thyroid-adrenal...

Hidden

•2 years ago

7 Replies

thyroxine and constipation

constipation

Hamste

•2 years ago

1 Reply

reverse t3 private blood tests

Hi everyone I need to complete a reverse T3 blood test , I usually use medichecks but they do not do this particular test. I have been informed by them that no...

Hi everyone I need to complete a reverse T3 blood test , I usually use medicheck...

Kayakingkim

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Medicheck Advanced Thyroid Test Results...your advice please

Hi Everyone, i would be very grateful for your advice on results below. Blood draw at hospital 8.45am on 23/02/23; fasting; no Levo 24hours. No Biotin to...

Hi Everyone, i would be very grateful for your advice on results below. Blood d...

mogs1604

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Am I now overactive?!

I have been taking 125 mg of Levo for hashimotos for 6 months. Recently had blood test had when I phoned up for results it said on “satisfactory result no...

I have been taking 125 mg of Levo for hashimotos for 6 months. Recently had bloo...

ChristmasDov

•2 years ago

5 Replies

MMH Price increase on Thyroid Test 😞

10% off still works though 😅

TiggerMe

Ambassador•2 years ago

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Magnesium test result - do I need to supplement?

Hello, I'm busy trying to improve my T3 conversion thanks to this forum. Have done Medichecks test for iron and just started supplementing on advice here....

Hello, I'm busy trying to improve my T3 conversion thanks to this forum. Have...

HotelHurricaine

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Tiromel

hi guys. I have been taking Thybon henning for 5/6 years. Have another source now that would be so much easier to source but they are Tiromel. Anyone...

hi guys. I have been taking Thybon henning for 5/6 years. Have another source...

Gcart

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Reverse T3 testing - is it needed? Accurate?

Hello All, I've never personally tested my RT3, and I heard mixed opinions about it. Some swear by it, others don't use it and think that a full thyroid...

Hello All, I've never personally tested my RT3, and I heard mixed opinions abo...

Juliet_22

•2 years ago

6 Replies

NHS vs Medichecks Lab Results - big difference

Hi, just wondering if anyone has experience of this they can share. I had fairly major surgery in early November and waited till New Year to let everything...

Hi, just wondering if anyone has experience of this they can share. I had fairly...

csj113

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Not always the thyroid!

So, diagnosed hypo (hashi's) in 2004, so when I became poorly in 2017 with fatigue, nausea, tachycardia, sweating I was refered to an endo who declared I was...

So, diagnosed hypo (hashi's) in 2004, so when I became poorly in 2017 with fatig...

Vicky789

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Parathyroid

Have there been any of you with Hashimotos and later diagnosed with an Hyperparathyroid as well.

Have there been any of you with Hashimotos and later diagnosed with an Hyperpara...

Zelda5

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Need help

Has anyone on liothyronine and levothyroxine stopped the lio and increased the levo? I am on 100 mcg levo and 5 lio (2x a day) and have both hypo and...

Has anyone on liothyronine and levothyroxine stopped the lio and increased the l...

Kapuna

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Thyroid medication

Hello All. Some time ago a GP gave me an incorrect Synthroid medication strength. That med. caused my right eye to protrude and turn to the right. On March...

Hello All. Some time ago a GP gave me an incorrect Synthroid medication strengt...

Jcilom

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Magnesium

Hi there, does anyone know if you can take magnesium if you are taking thyroxine. Thanks

Hi there, does anyone know if you can take magnesium if you are taking thyroxine...

Drowsyserpent

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Taking t3 in one go......advice

Hi all I'd appreciate some advice or thoughts please. Currently on 100 t4 15 t3. I was taking t3 3x a day but I found the middle one difficult to fit in due...

Hi all I'd appreciate some advice or thoughts please. Currently on 100 t4 15 t3....

BiscuitBaby

•2 years ago

31 Replies

Only Diagnose Hashimoto's if already hypothyroid? What?!

Hello everyone, I'm a new member and feeling totally confused and fobbed off after I begged my doctor's surgery for an emergency appointment. I explained I...

Hello everyone, I'm a new member and feeling totally confused and fobbed off aft...

Peacefuldream

•2 years ago

33 Replies

vitamin timing advice

hi everyone hope everyone is doing ok. I wanted to ask about my vitamin timing. So I currently take my t4 & t3 in the morning 6am and then my second dose of...

hi everyone hope everyone is doing ok. I wanted to ask about my vitamin timing....

Thyroid36

•2 years ago

2 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for February 2023

Hopefully On The Right Course

Looking for practitioner recommendations for DUTCH and other tests please to help adrenal/hormonal related chronic insomnia

Drops or spray iron/ferritin recommendations

High Prevalence of Common Human Viruses in Thyroid Tissue

Blood test help

T3 and food

blood results again!

Anemia of Chronic Disease

Missed two days of my levo as had to wait for pharmacy.

B12 deficiency

How to come off Armour or?

Surprise Thyroid Test

#1: The Start

thyroxine and constipation

reverse t3 private blood tests

Medicheck Advanced Thyroid Test Results...your advice please

Am I now overactive?!

MMH Price increase on Thyroid Test 😞

Magnesium test result - do I need to supplement?

Tiromel

Reverse T3 testing - is it needed? Accurate?

NHS vs Medichecks Lab Results - big difference

Not always the thyroid!

Parathyroid

Need help

Thyroid medication

Magnesium

Taking t3 in one go......advice

Only Diagnose Hashimoto's if already hypothyroid? What?!

vitamin timing advice

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Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for February 2023

Hopefully On The Right Course

Looking for practitioner recommendations for DUTCH and other tests please to help adrenal/hormonal related chronic insomnia

Drops or spray iron/ferritin recommendations

High Prevalence of Common Human Viruses in Thyroid Tissue

Blood test help

T3 and food

blood results again!

Anemia of Chronic Disease

Missed two days of my levo as had to wait for pharmacy.

B12 deficiency

How to come off Armour or?

Surprise Thyroid Test

#1: The Start

thyroxine and constipation

reverse t3 private blood tests

Medicheck Advanced Thyroid Test Results...your advice please

Am I now overactive?!

MMH Price increase on Thyroid Test 😞

Magnesium test result - do I need to supplement?

Tiromel

Reverse T3 testing - is it needed? Accurate?

NHS vs Medichecks Lab Results - big difference

Not always the thyroid!

Parathyroid

Need help

Thyroid medication

Magnesium

Taking t3 in one go......advice

Only Diagnose Hashimoto's if already hypothyroid? What?!

vitamin timing advice

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

What *Prescription Thyroid Medication* do you currently take?

Topics

Archive

What Prescription Thyroid Medication do you currently take?