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intersititial Cystitis

Hi Has anyone heard of this being linked to auto immune , I am in a lot of pain when going to the loo with the bladder pressing down and it feels like l am...

Hi Has anyone heard of this being linked to auto immune , I am in a lot of p...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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consultant recommendations Northern Ireland

To date my consultant has been Dr A. I’ve been happy with him compared to others I’ve seen. Dr A didn’t just go by the bloods but how you felt and was open to...

To date my consultant has been Dr A. I’ve been happy with him compared to others...

Ellemac

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Help for overactive T4 result

My Sister has been diagnosed with overactive thyroid again. Second time in 7 yrs. She was put on Carbimazole for a few months the first time then was taken...

My Sister has been diagnosed with overactive thyroid again. Second time in 7 yr...

D9d9

•2 years ago

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Normal T4 but very high TSH

Over the past 20 odd years, I have had various doses of levothyroxine, settling around 200mcg/daily for a few years. Over the last year I have had serious...

Over the past 20 odd years, I have had various doses of levothyroxine, settling ...

Chamade56

•2 years ago

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Changing thyroxine brands

I am currently reducing thyroxine and wasn’t going to change brands at present but may do in future, depending on the outcome. Would I need to retest the...

I am currently reducing thyroxine and wasn’t going to change brands at present b...

Sailing14

•2 years ago

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T3 level, potassium

I had a test at the end of December, but only TSH which was 3.1 (range here is 0.27-4.20). GP agreed to test again last week, adding T3, T4 and TPO. These...

I had a test at the end of December, but only TSH which was 3.1 (range here is 0...

Violet333

•2 years ago

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Another study

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1130661/full?utm_source=S-TWT&utm_medium=SNET&utm_campaign=ECO_FENDO_XXXXXXXX_auto-dlvrit&fbclid=IwAR0O1

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1130661/full?utm_source=...

Ukie

•2 years ago

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Paper showing benefits of T3 on patient health

This paper compares the QoL of patients who do not do well on T4 only, being given T3. The QoL signs definitely improve patients' wellbeing, but the common...

This paper compares the QoL of patients who do not do well on T4 only, being giv...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

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How long it takes to get results

Good Morning everyone.I have had a medichecks full detailed thyroid test including vitamins.I just wondered how long it takes to get the results back.I sent it...

Good Morning everyone.I have had a medichecks full detailed thyroid test includi...

Rachel20

•2 years ago

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Need help with Suppressed TSH whilst on T4 and T3 meds

I have been lucky to have been put on 125mcg of levo and 20mcg of Lio daily and am beginning to feel better in myself. Have had my latest bloods and my TSH is...

I have been lucky to have been put on 125mcg of levo and 20mcg of Lio daily and...

Remy1

•2 years ago

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Improving T4 to T3 conversion

Hello All I’m trying to see if I can improve my T4 to T3 conversion by improving vitamin intake, my GP won’t increase my Levothyroxine as she said TSH is...

Hello All I’m trying to see if I can improve my T4 to T3 conversion by improvin...

Eladee

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Morning Cortisol low-not Addison's-dismissed by consultant

First post so hello everyone! Short history of me, underactive thyroid since age 25 after RAI (overactive from age 19), my thyroid has been stable on Levo for...

First post so hello everyone! Short history of me, underactive thyroid since age...

G3miniStar

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Dry Mouth

I have recently changed to Teva levothyroxine and have developed a very dry mouth. What brand would I take to avoid this problem.

I have recently changed to Teva levothyroxine and have developed a very dry mout...

patzi2021

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Chat Notification

I have a notification that I have a Chat message but can't see any message. I've reported it to HU but not received a reply. Apologies if someone has really...

I have a notification that I have a Chat message but can't see any message. I'v...

jimh111

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Unstable thyroid causes confusion and distress.

Hello. I have been on the thyroid journey for a long time now and I don’t seem to be getting anywhere fast. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism 3 years ago...

Hello. I have been on the thyroid journey for a long time now and I don’t seem t...

Suffolklady

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Confused newbie looking for best route to start research

Good evening all, I’m a complete newbie, diagnosed this week with primary hypothyroidism. To be honest I’m in shock, I’ve hardly taken a paracetamol before so...

Good evening all, I’m a complete newbie, diagnosed this week with primary hypot...

ThyroidOdyssey

•2 years ago

53 Replies

Fortified foods and blood tests

Is it necessary to avoid foods fortified with B vitamins a week before blood tests. I know supplements containing biotin must be avoided but am not sure if...

Is it necessary to avoid foods fortified with B vitamins a week before blood te...

Eton

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Mercury levothyroxine

My pharmacist has said he is unable to obtain Mercury levothyroxine anyone else have this problem. I spoke to a boots pharmacist he said he can only get 25mcg...

My pharmacist has said he is unable to obtain Mercury levothyroxine anyone else ...

Nikkisnow

•2 years ago

14 Replies

at last I've been prescribed some HRT

I have been prescribed oestrogen 2 pumps as well as Utrogestan 100 for a trial of 3 months.I had a small breast cancer 10 years ago so being cautious. is it...

I have been prescribed oestrogen 2 pumps as well as Utrogestan 100 for a trial o...

Yoll

•2 years ago

37 Replies

Varying lab ranges accroos the counry

Hiya Ive just discovered the North Bristol have changed their thyroid ranges from November 2022, which if other areas decide to follow will mean less thyroid...

Hiya Ive just discovered the North Bristol have changed their thyroid ranges fr...

JaneChapple

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Next steps?

I posted back in November seeking advice and wondered if anyone had advice on how to go forward. These are my test results (unmedicated): August 2022 - TSH...

I posted back in November seeking advice and wondered if anyone had advice on ho...

sa67

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Prednisolone Dependant

Hi Guys, I joined this community because we have a couple of issues going off here. My Wife has had operations for Chrohns . This has left her with a vitamin...

Hi Guys, I joined this community because we have a couple of issues going off h...

T-Rev

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Sufferer if m.e

I’m sure I have hypothyroidism, I have all the symptoms and especially worse in the autumn/ winter. I’d go won’t prescribe ldn or levthyr ( can’t remember how...

I’m sure I have hypothyroidism, I have all the symptoms and especially worse in ...

Beads73

•2 years ago

64 Replies

Levothyroxine for Underactive thyroid

I cannot tolerate Levothyroxine and wondered what other options are available to me. I have not taken any medications for nearly five years now. I also have...

I cannot tolerate Levothyroxine and wondered what other options are available to...

Vallinkinpark

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Thyroid blood results

I had a total thyroidectomy in December last year due to a large goitre. No medication prescribed prior to the operation. Currently on 150 mg of Levo. Blood...

I had a total thyroidectomy in December last year due to a large goitre. No medi...

Blackpanthe

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Groundhog Year

Another year passes and the annual blood test causes its usual issues. I did get retested because of an abnormal result serum calcium concentration 2.19...

Another year passes and the annual blood test causes its usual issues. I did ge...

tzracer

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Insults for thyroid UK and rubbish service for me, however agreed to do some bloods not all of them though

GP said Thyroid UK was ok for advice regarding vitamins etc but not qualified as much as a Endo and I needed to listen to him. This is because latest bloods...

GP said Thyroid UK was ok for advice regarding vitamins etc but not qualified as...

maplewood

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Blood Tests are in....? Help and advice on these v welcome :-)

Hello lovely Thyroid Folks - Well, after some hectic Facebook marketplace efforts, and delay for holidays till next year - my private blood test results are...

Hello lovely Thyroid Folks - Well, after some hectic Facebook marketplace effort...

Treesong2023

•2 years ago

9 Replies

T3/T4 dentists and injections?

Quick one, I have a memory of seeing posts about there being some problem with numbing injections at the dentist if you are on T3 but can't find anything...

Quick one, I have a memory of seeing posts about there being some problem with n...

turquoisea7

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Subclinical Hyper / RAI induced Hypo & CBD oil?

Hello all, Getting confused - As a subclinical Hyperthyroid / RAI induced Hypothyroid person - Is it ok to take CBD oil? Have just started taking it twice...

Hello all, Getting confused - As a subclinical Hyperthyroid / RAI induced Hypo...

Mikico

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for February 2023

intersititial Cystitis

consultant recommendations Northern Ireland

Help for overactive T4 result

Normal T4 but very high TSH

Changing thyroxine brands

T3 level, potassium

Another study

Paper showing benefits of T3 on patient health

How long it takes to get results

Need help with Suppressed TSH whilst on T4 and T3 meds

Improving T4 to T3 conversion

Morning Cortisol low-not Addison's-dismissed by consultant

Dry Mouth

Chat Notification

Unstable thyroid causes confusion and distress.

Confused newbie looking for best route to start research

Fortified foods and blood tests

Mercury levothyroxine

at last I've been prescribed some HRT

Varying lab ranges accroos the counry

Next steps?

Prednisolone Dependant

Sufferer if m.e

Levothyroxine for Underactive thyroid

Thyroid blood results

Groundhog Year

Insults for thyroid UK and rubbish service for me, however agreed to do some bloods not all of them though

Blood Tests are in....? Help and advice on these v welcome :-)

T3/T4 dentists and injections?

Subclinical Hyper / RAI induced Hypo & CBD oil?

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