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FDA to Designate NDT as a Biologic Drug.

What is a ‘biologic’ drug? A biologic is sometimes called a biological product, biosimilar, biologic agent, or biological agent. According to the FDA...

What is a ‘biologic’ drug? A biologic is sometimes called a biological product...

radd

•2 years ago

90 Replies

Low stomach acid

Hi, I'm planning going camping on my motorbike. My question is, what can I take for low stomach acid as taking apple cider vinegar not an option. Is there...

Hi, I'm planning going camping on my motorbike. My question is, what can I take ...

Geegee777

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Advice on lowering high-ish saliva cortisol levels

Hello wonderful people! I've read a few posts here about lowering cortisol levels. Mine is not too high, but it is still elevated on the saliva test and...

Hello wonderful people! I've read a few posts here about lowering cortisol lev...

Juliet_22

•2 years ago

21 Replies

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Pregnant, normal TSH low T4

Hello I am looking for some advice on my recent test results ahead of an appointment next week with an endocrinologist, to make sure I can fully maximise the...

Hello I am looking for some advice on my recent test results ahead of an appoin...

JacksonStreet

•2 years ago

4 Replies

under active thyroid and surgery

hello everyone I had a under active thyroid for 30 years or more. Just took medication and thought nothing more until I was due to have surgery. I didn’t...

hello everyone I had a under active thyroid for 30 years or more. Just took m...

Mrs-piggy

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Hypothyroidism /Adrenal Insufficiency

Can anyone recommend someone like Dr Barry Peatfield who is experienced in NDT and Adrenals? GP can’t help and so given up on me. Don’t know who to turn to...

Can anyone recommend someone like Dr Barry Peatfield who is experienced in NDT a...

trms

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Is there anyone taking antidepressants after thyroid cancer surgery?

I was diagnosed as thyroid cancer (PTC) and removed half of my thyroid last year. Before that, I 've been taking antidepressants and lithium for one and half...

I was diagnosed as thyroid cancer (PTC) and removed half of my thyroid last yea...

Sigrid688

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Hair Loss with Hypothyroidism / Levothyroxine

One of the distressing symptoms that gets asked about here on the forum, is about hair loss. Often, the member has been recently started on levothyroxine,...

One of the distressing symptoms that gets asked about here on the forum, is abou...

RedApple

Administrator•2 years ago

10 Replies

Liothyronine Prices - NHS Drug Tariff March 2023

There have been no price changes in the NHS Drug Tariff this month. Details are available here:...

There have been no price changes in the NHS Drug Tariff this month. Details are...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

1 Reply

Left atrial enlargement

Hello!I was wondering if anyone has experience of this. What can be done about it, is it reversible with optimal levo? For context, I have Hashi's, I'm 51...

Hello!I was wondering if anyone has experience of this. What can be done about i...

MPG1972

•2 years ago

7 Replies

There is hope - Thyroid teaching at school

Pleased to hear from my granddaughter that in a recent science class they were told of the importance of a Thyroid Gland and how necessary it is to be able to...

Pleased to hear from my granddaughter that in a recent science class they were t...

dipsyqueen

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Help with lactose free meds

Hi all, I have recently done a sensitivity check & my results have come back with high reactivity to all dairy including A Lactalbumin & B Lactoglobulin. I...

Hi all, I have recently done a sensitivity check & my results have come back wi...

Honeybee66

•2 years ago

53 Replies

Overactive thyroid

My doctor has taken me of 5mg carbimazole due to weight increase . Has anyone done this and if so how did they feel after coming of pills

My doctor has taken me of 5mg carbimazole due to weight increase . Has anyone do...

Starl-

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Tiromel VS Cytomel

I usually take Cytomel 25mcg and my supply is running late so I need to get an emergency supply. The only type I can source with quick delivery is Tiromel....

I usually take Cytomel 25mcg and my supply is running late so I need to get an e...

Tiamosta

•2 years ago

4 Replies

when to take NDT prior to blood test

hi, I’ve seen various things in old posts, but just wondered if there is definitive advice. Normally take my split dose at 8am and 3pm. Before tests I’ve taken...

hi, I’ve seen various things in old posts, but just wondered if there is definit...

lisabax

•2 years ago

1 Reply

significant weigh gain

Hi, my GP reduced my levothyroxin in November by 25mg, she stated I was within range after routine blood test. I’ve put on an additional 9kg since then,I’m...

Hi, my GP reduced my levothyroxin in November by 25mg, she stated I was within r...

SueChic

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Adrenal gland concentrate recommendation? Used Nutri Advanced but now discontinued.

Hi, I cycle on and off thyroid/adrenal support as needed. I’ve just gone back on T3 (self sourced) and went to order more Adrenal Glandular and see Nutri...

Hi, I cycle on and off thyroid/adrenal support as needed. I’ve just gone back on...

Efka

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Food sensitive tests

Hi, reaching out to anyone who has tried this laboratory or know of a local one that does similar tests. https://foodallergy.com/tests/available-tests/

Hi, reaching out to anyone who has tried this laboratory or know of a local one ...

Mividauk2

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Recommendations to buy T3 without prescription

Hi , I’m trying again to buy T3 without prescription, it looks like I used a bad source last time . If anyone has a reliable source please could they PM me...

Hi , I’m trying again to buy T3 without prescription, it looks like I used a bad...

Ratkinson

•2 years ago

1 Reply

doctor visit re blood results - update

Thankyou for all the help regarding my doctor requesting to see me re raised b 12 results greater than 2000. As you know I didn’t know what to expect but the...

Thankyou for all the help regarding my doctor requesting to see me re raised b 1...

Delilahmy

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Has anyone tried less frequent levothyroxine dosing to intentionally allow for fluctuation of T4 levels?

Hi everyone, I'm hypothyroid and also have low testosterone. Injectable testosterone cypionate has roughly a 1-week half-life, just like levothyroxine. Hear...

Hi everyone, I'm hypothyroid and also have low testosterone. Injectable testos...

jkozlow3

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Opinion please

hello all I have a feeling of fullness in my neck / throat. I feel it when I swallow and it feels worse at beginning and end of the day. I often have to clear...

hello all I have a feeling of fullness in my neck / throat. I feel it when I sw...

Daisydoo2

•2 years ago

13 Replies

where can I buy levothyroxine UK?

sorry admins if I shouldn’t ask this question …. but I need extra levothyroxine as my GP won’t increase my dose. I need an extra 25mg a day. I can’t find...

sorry admins if I shouldn’t ask this question …. but I need extra levothyroxine ...

irishmary78

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Blue Horizon Microbiome Malarkey

So here I am waiting for the results of an XRay on my knee and clutching at straws and doobies to not feel overwhelmed by the freaking pain I'm in. My beloved...

So here I am waiting for the results of an XRay on my knee and clutching at stra...

Rapunzel

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Goitre & supplementing selenium & iodine

Does anyone supplement with selenium & iodine? I have a multi-modular goitre which is not really causing any problems. I do not take any thyroid medication. I...

Does anyone supplement with selenium & iodine? I have a multi-modular goitre wh...

Insomania

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Anyone for a bit of encouragement?

If anyone wants to give me some encouragement, that would be just great. I am titrating up on Levo having been diagnosed with central hypothyroidism last...

If anyone wants to give me some encouragement, that would be just great. I am ...

UKmale_hypo

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Has anyone had problems with levothyroxine Aristo

has anyone had any problems taking levothyroxine Aristo

Walkdailya115

•2 years ago

9 Replies

antibodies high but no review apparently necessary for a year

I am 66. Put on 50 mcg levo oct 22 as was feeling terrible with joint pain, weight gain and hair loss.antibodies 1300 although all other results normal. My...

I am 66. Put on 50 mcg levo oct 22 as was feeling terrible with joint pain, weig...

Iwilldoit123

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Am I poisoning myself with iron supplements? Blood test.

I am supplementing with Iron Bisglycinate 20mg. 3 tablets each day. (60mg each day).Plus vitamin C. My latest blood test: Serum iron level-28.5 umol/L (11 -...

I am supplementing with Iron Bisglycinate 20mg. 3 tablets each day. (60mg each d...

NataliAAA

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Post Partial Thyroidectomy Symptoms

Hi all! I had a partial thyroidectomy back in July as I had a benign cyst on the left side and I’ve been feeling worse and worse as of late. Terrible brain...

Hi all! I had a partial thyroidectomy back in July as I had a benign cyst on th...

NiaJayne

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for February 2023

FDA to Designate NDT as a Biologic Drug.

Low stomach acid

Advice on lowering high-ish saliva cortisol levels

Pregnant, normal TSH low T4

under active thyroid and surgery

Hypothyroidism /Adrenal Insufficiency

Is there anyone taking antidepressants after thyroid cancer surgery?

Hair Loss with Hypothyroidism / Levothyroxine

Liothyronine Prices - NHS Drug Tariff March 2023

Left atrial enlargement

There is hope - Thyroid teaching at school

Help with lactose free meds

Overactive thyroid

Tiromel VS Cytomel

when to take NDT prior to blood test

significant weigh gain

Adrenal gland concentrate recommendation? Used Nutri Advanced but now discontinued.

Food sensitive tests

Recommendations to buy T3 without prescription

doctor visit re blood results - update

Has anyone tried less frequent levothyroxine dosing to intentionally allow for fluctuation of T4 levels?

Opinion please

where can I buy levothyroxine UK?

Blue Horizon Microbiome Malarkey

Goitre & supplementing selenium & iodine

Anyone for a bit of encouragement?

Has anyone had problems with levothyroxine Aristo

antibodies high but no review apparently necessary for a year

Am I poisoning myself with iron supplements? Blood test.

Post Partial Thyroidectomy Symptoms

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