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Source for Levothyroxine overseas if possible

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could advise me or has been in the same circumstance as us. We are UK born and lived there for most of our lives but recently we...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could advise me or has been in the same circumstan...

Spirit63

•2 years ago

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Overactive thyroid

My doctor stopped my carbimazole pills yesterday as i was gaining weight . I was only on 5mg per day . Is it possible that coming of the pills is causing me to...

My doctor stopped my carbimazole pills yesterday as i was gaining weight . I was...

Starl-

•2 years ago

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Here we go again. Was texted to get yearly thyroid test.

Yearly test was texted through. Had it 24 hour fasting and early in the morning. TSH came back 0.02 T4 18.6 and T3 5. Ranges were TSH 0.35-4.00 T4 7.70 - 20 T3...

Yearly test was texted through. Had it 24 hour fasting and early in the morning....

Gillybabe48

•2 years ago

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Bit of Good news...and some Advice

Hello All, Hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to sunshine and summer holidays... I have some good news to share to lift the spirits of...

Hello All, Hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to sunshine and sum...

BookLover2020

•2 years ago

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Reliable source of liothyronine - T3

Private message only please. Could some of you let me know where I can get liothyronine without a prescription please, preferably a resource that is......

Private message only please. Could some of you let me know where I can get liot...

jimh111

•2 years ago

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Why do I have heart palpitations with these thyroid results?

Hello beautiful people. I would love to get your input as to why I get heart palpitations, high pulse and HBP with my current thyroid and other results....

Hello beautiful people. I would love to get your input as to why I get heart p...

Juliet_22

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Success?

First time I have managed to getTSH, T4 and T3. Would be Glad to hear your opinion

First time I have managed to getTSH, T4 and T3. Would be Glad to hear your o...

Sark1

•2 years ago

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Tiromel

Been taking Levothyroxine for nearly 20 years with no avail. Bought Tiromel last year in Turkey as UK GP's won't prescribe it here and i am keen to understand...

Been taking Levothyroxine for nearly 20 years with no avail. Bought Tiromel last...

Racheyb007

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Joint pain management or medication

Recently I have been having problems with pain in my wrists every time I wake up in the morning. At first, I didn't mind it at all but it happens several times...

Recently I have been having problems with pain in my wrists every time I wake up...

emman0295

•2 years ago

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Subclinical hypothyroidism but no medication

Hi everyone, I finally thought I was going to get some help this week after a blood test came back that my TSH was 4.5 and T4 was 12.5 pmol/L (normal pmol/L...

Hi everyone, I finally thought I was going to get some help this week after a ...

gjm1904

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Cbd and Levothyroxine

Hello Everybody, just got Some CBD oil. And taking it for Severe Pain. Also , it make me feel amazing , with energy , headaches gone . Can think clearer...

Hello Everybody, just got Some CBD oil. And taking it for Severe Pain. Also ...

Goldengirl69

•2 years ago

5 Replies

help with blood tests

hi all- could someone help me with the below blood test results. I was tested for auto immune disorder last month and that came back clear. Is there a test I...

hi all- could someone help me with the below blood test results. I was tested fo...

Sparkie1986

•2 years ago

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importance of magnesium and zinc

my magnesium and zinc levels are nearly on red mark which means very very low on borderline . I have started 30 mg on zinc in evening with 440 mg of magnesium...

my magnesium and zinc levels are nearly on red mark which means very very low on...

Ari3

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Low thyroid, high cholesterol

I'm interested in the effect an under active thyroid has on cholesterol levels. I have been taking Levothyroxine for 15 years and according to tests, my...

I'm interested in the effect an under active thyroid has on cholesterol levels. ...

AmberRose60

•2 years ago

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dr wants to start 1000mcg of b12

b12 deficiency in United States My results 206 range (211-911) I am also hypothyroid and going through perimenapause. Any suggestions on types of b12 How...

b12 deficiency in United States My results 206 range (211-911) I am also hypo...

Mccrae

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Hypo symptoms returning since started on PPI

Hello everyone! I’m wondering with you knowledge folks coul shed some light on my situation. I got talked into taking PPI for ongoing throat mucus. This...

Hello everyone! I’m wondering with you knowledge folks coul shed some light on ...

Rosebud1955

•2 years ago

19 Replies

levothyroxin symptoms

do any of you guys experience any muscle aches body aches with levothyroxine like in the thigh leg area

do any of you guys experience any muscle aches body aches with levothyroxine l...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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recommendations for surplus?

hi there, What is the best thing to do with surplus Levothyroxine? I have in the past returned some to the pharmacy, but I heard about a US charity...

hi there, What is the best thing to do with surplus Levothyroxine? I have in...

Regenallotment

Ambassador•2 years ago

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How long off NDT before blood test for levels to return to non supplemented levels

Hi, I’ve been on NDT for a few years self treating due to lot of hypo symptoms, things have got worse and I’d like to know what levels are now without...

Hi, I’ve been on NDT for a few years self treating due to lot of hypo symptoms...

Kitkat1982

•2 years ago

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GP says increase Levothyroxine from 75mcg/day to100mcg BUT T4 level 14.60pm is OK (12.0-22.0)although TSH @ 18.60 mU/L is raised (0.27-4.2)?

It’s generally accepted that TSH regulates/controls thyroid production of T4/T3 but my T4 level is normal at 14.60pm but why is my TSH raised.? I have been...

It’s generally accepted that TSH regulates/controls thyroid production of T4/T3...

Suvi8901

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Very low vitamin D

Hello there, I wonder if somebody could recommend a vegan vitamin D for my grown up son. He has just had vitamin test results from Medickecks and his...

Hello there, I wonder if somebody could recommend a vegan vitamin D for my grown...

DoeStewart

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Wisdom on T3 dosage and calcium and T4

I have been given, I think, the lowest dosage of T3 - 5mg which I have to split in half to take twice a day (7 am and 12am). I understand dosage is based on...

I have been given, I think, the lowest dosage of T3 - 5mg which I have to split ...

Mothebear

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Difficulty to get NDT, help needed as running out !

Hello there , I desperatly need a help. I been privatly buying NDT from online(USA website) but i cant no more . I am from Uk and I am running out from...

Hello there , I desperatly need a help. I been privatly buying NDT from online...

Ari3

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Source of T4 in Europe

Hello lovely community, I'm looking for a reliable vendor of T4 within Europe or UK. If anyone could recommend any that from their experience is working well?...

Hello lovely community, I'm looking for a reliable vendor of T4 within Europe or...

Laura_Gil

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Fast heartbeat/palpitations and sweating 😤

Hi everyone 💓 I really need to ask a question, my last blood results on January 31st 2023 show as follows: T3...3.7...range...3.10..6.80)...

Hi everyone 💓 I really need to ask a question, my last blood results on January...

birkie

•2 years ago

46 Replies

NDT customs declaration?

I have approached a supplier of Thyroid S they are going to put: 'For the customs purpose, the parcel will be sent as a “gift”, declared its content as...

I have approached a supplier of Thyroid S they are going to put: 'For the custo...

tzracer

•2 years ago

7 Replies

T3 still low even with good T4

Is it possible to get T3 prescribed on the NHS? I am in Norfolk and I think there was some action around it? Or is the only option to go private? In the 7...

Is it possible to get T3 prescribed on the NHS? I am in Norfolk and I think ther...

Noona123

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Reduction in medication after weight loss?

I have lost over 15per cent of my body weight after a mixture of dieting and exercise. I have been on the same dose of Levothyroxine for over ten years and I...

I have lost over 15per cent of my body weight after a mixture of dieting and exe...

Febrero28

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Advice on Increasing Dose after latest blood test

Hi all, I feel a lot better than I did a few months ago but just have the odd day when I don’t feel right. Below are my latest results: TSH - 0.04...

Hi all, I feel a lot better than I did a few months ago but just have the odd ...

Tristy

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Journo request for 1st person thyroid patient experiences - get involved

This is who the journo request is coming from and what it is: https://mobile.twitter.com/ThyroidNow/status/1628779118925062144

This is who the journo request is coming from and what it is: https://mobile...

HowNowWhatNow

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for February 2023

Source for Levothyroxine overseas if possible

Overactive thyroid

Here we go again. Was texted to get yearly thyroid test.

Bit of Good news...and some Advice

Reliable source of liothyronine - T3

Why do I have heart palpitations with these thyroid results?

Success?

Tiromel

Joint pain management or medication

Subclinical hypothyroidism but no medication

Cbd and Levothyroxine

help with blood tests

importance of magnesium and zinc

Low thyroid, high cholesterol

dr wants to start 1000mcg of b12

Hypo symptoms returning since started on PPI

levothyroxin symptoms

recommendations for surplus?

How long off NDT before blood test for levels to return to non supplemented levels

GP says increase Levothyroxine from 75mcg/day to100mcg BUT T4 level 14.60pm is OK (12.0-22.0)although TSH @ 18.60 mU/L is raised (0.27-4.2)?

Very low vitamin D

Wisdom on T3 dosage and calcium and T4

Difficulty to get NDT, help needed as running out !

Source of T4 in Europe

Fast heartbeat/palpitations and sweating 😤

NDT customs declaration?

T3 still low even with good T4

Reduction in medication after weight loss?

Advice on Increasing Dose after latest blood test

Journo request for 1st person thyroid patient experiences - get involved

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