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latest update

This is my latest update. Saw a dr yesterday. He has put my levothyroxine up to 50 mcg. I have to do it slowly. I take 25 one day and 50 the next day. He wants...

This is my latest update. Saw a dr yesterday. He has put my levothyroxine up to ...

Meerkat1234

•2 years ago

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How to obtain hydrocortisone tablets UK

Could anyone in the uk please PM me how to obtain these please? I presume a functional doctor could help- if so can anyone PM a recommendation in the south...

Could anyone in the uk please PM me how to obtain these please? I presume a func...

CornishChick

•2 years ago

1 Reply

not much to go on..

Hi l have Ord's thyroiditis,(30+yrs) had been on 115mg NP since Aug., and felt I had too high of a dose. Labs Dec. 12 show FT3 @3.6(2.0-4.4), rT3 16.0...

Hi l have Ord's thyroiditis,(30+yrs) had been on 115mg NP since Aug., and felt I...

terebol

•2 years ago

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New Hypothyroid book

Dr Sarah Myhill, who's a controversial ex-GP specialising in ME and chronic fatigue, has recently brought out a book on hypothyroidism. Before I shell out, I...

Dr Sarah Myhill, who's a controversial ex-GP specialising in ME and chronic fati...

DandyThyro

•2 years ago

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Help needed analysing test results

Had been feeling rubbish all winter getting every bug going. Gp agreed to a load of blood tests, diabetes apparently diagnosed but I have queries there. Have...

Had been feeling rubbish all winter getting every bug going. Gp agreed to a load...

LucysLostSister

•2 years ago

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London Endo Recommendations please! Private message only

Hi everyone,I've received the list of endocrinologists from Thyroid UK and am looking for people's personal experiences/recommendations of any of those based...

Hi everyone,I've received the list of endocrinologists from Thyroid UK and am lo...

Stevensnj87

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Why Shouldn't We Take Vitamins With Iodine In Them If We're Hypo? Is it really that Crucial & How Do We Know We Are Getting Enough Iodine?

Any thoughts will be appreciated 😊Thanks! 🍁🦌

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Recommendations for Endo in Cambridgeshire

Can anyone recommend their best endo in my era please. I thought I find knowledgeable one but not so sure anyone is he tells me supplementing had no prove to...

Can anyone recommend their best endo in my era please. I thought I find knowledg...

bajmon

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid perioxidase antibody 932 iu/ml

Currently struggling to get my thyroid and chronic Anemia under control. These issues started out after the flu jab in Nov. 2020 and worsened dramatically with...

Currently struggling to get my thyroid and chronic Anemia under control. These i...

rillo1472

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Colonoscopy query for meds

I’m having a colonoscopy on Friday afternoon. I start taking the Moviprep Thursday evening 7 pm. My second is at 8.30 am Friday morning. It says usual meds...

I’m having a colonoscopy on Friday afternoon. I start taking the Moviprep Thursd...

Flecmac

•2 years ago

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Private Endo

Hi, if I go to see a private Endo do I need to let my GP know? I went to see a NHS Endo and they were next to useless. My follow up appointment was supposed...

Hi, if I go to see a private Endo do I need to let my GP know? I went to see a ...

suetatt68

•2 years ago

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Test results, a penny for your thoughts?

Hello everyone, just had my latest blood tests done. Just curious what you would say about them, if you have the time? A few months ago I went up by 12.5mcg...

Hello everyone, just had my latest blood tests done. Just curious what you would...

Starling87

•2 years ago

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Acid Reflux

Hello. I have had terrible trouble with acid reflux ever since I started taking Levothyroxine for a number of years. Two doctors told me it was not related...

Hello. I have had terrible trouble with acid reflux ever since I started taking...

riverness

•2 years ago

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Levothyroxine

Does anyone have any idea on how long it takes for thyroid medication to set in ? I've been taking it for a month now and feel no better at all , constantly...

Does anyone have any idea on how long it takes for thyroid medication to set in ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Suppressed TSH and my tool of a GP

Fellow thyroidies: what a SNAFU. NHS blood tests Serum TSH level < 0.02 mIU/L 0.30 - 4.80 Serum free T3 level 5.2 pmol/L 4.2 - 6.9 Serum...

Fellow thyroidies: what a SNAFU. NHS blood tests Serum TSH level < 0.02...

Rapunzel

•2 years ago

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Latest blood test results opinions

It’s been a while since I’ve posted here, but would like the wisdom of this forum to cast an eye over my latest results and interpret them for me. Thank you......

It’s been a while since I’ve posted here, but would like the wisdom of this foru...

Minky70

•2 years ago

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specialist

Hi Can anyone recommend a thyroid specialist? I’m sick of feeling tired, exhausted, losing my hair and constantly telling the doctor ‘I just don’t feel...

Hi Can anyone recommend a thyroid specialist? I’m sick of feeling tired, exh...

FLAMB

•2 years ago

26 Replies

functional Doctor

For the last year I have had ongoing health issues. A burst ulcer, constant chest infections, and most recently a TIA and atrial afibulation. My GP says none...

For the last year I have had ongoing health issues. A burst ulcer, constant che...

Jillkh

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Weight loss and hypothyroidism

Hi all, I wanted to know how are you dealing you weight gain with hypo? I've been diagnosed with mild hypo 2 years ago and put on 75/daily Levo but I see...

Hi all, I wanted to know how are you dealing you weight gain with hypo? I've bee...

bajmon

•2 years ago

37 Replies

Brands of T3 T4 U.K.

I’m currently in the U.K. and I just registered with a GP. I take 150mcg Levo (Merck) and 25mcg T3 (Abdiibrahim). This group represents my valuable...

I’m currently in the U.K. and I just registered with a GP. I take 150mcg Levo (...

Sami-M

•2 years ago

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Help needed please any suggestions of private endo recommendations in Cornwall or Devon

hi I am looking for a local private endo who also still works in the NHS near to where I live. I already have a private endo in London who has diagnosed me...

hi I am looking for a local private endo who also still works in the NHS near t...

Kayakingkim

•2 years ago

1 Reply

weird thyroid results

my serum tsh level is 4.72mul and my serum free t4 is 21.7 pmol/l yet I have bad memory speech problems etc,doctor says this is satisfactory I don’t agree...

my serum tsh level is 4.72mul and my serum free t4 is 21.7 pmol/l yet I have bad...

Pauwi9

•2 years ago

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Thyroid S Batch Number:- TA22055,

Has anybody had any issues with the above Thyroid S NDT from Thailand please? Thank you.

Has anybody had any issues with the above Thyroid S NDT from Thailand please? ...

Margo

•2 years ago

35 Replies

Iron Overload/Hemochromatosis?

Hi All, On 8.07.21. I did a medichecks iron panel test results as follows: Iron 26.4 (6.6-26 umol/L) TIBC 66 (41-77 umol/L) Trans Sat 40% (20-55)...

Hi All, On 8.07.21. I did a medichecks iron panel test results as follows: Ir...

Delgor

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Levo doses and side effects

Hi everyone, I've had hypothyroidism (Hashimotos) for several years now and never felt 'well' that whole time, but at times have been able to cope and others...

Hi everyone, I've had hypothyroidism (Hashimotos) for several years now and neve...

Stevensnj87

•2 years ago

17 Replies

About to start T3 trial, does this sound ok as a starter dose? Bit nervous about it all!

Hello lovely helpful friends, Hope you’re all well. Am about to trial T3 alongside the levothyroxine I’ve been on for 7 years (underactive thyroid /...

Hello lovely helpful friends, Hope you’re all well. Am about to trial T3 along...

Hopetoheal22

•2 years ago

42 Replies

New to forum - Advice on my test results and diagnosis would be greatly appreciated plus next steps

After feeling unwell for a number of years I finally went private for full screening and diagnosis as GP would only test TSH even though I had classic...

After feeling unwell for a number of years I finally went private for full scree...

Kayakingkim

•2 years ago

12 Replies

hyperthyroid levels result

hi wondering if someone can help I’ve been to see endocrinologist and she has continued me on 20mg of carbimazole a day just now and finally got some...

hi wondering if someone can help I’ve been to see endocrinologist and she has...

Helluvabella

•2 years ago

3 Replies

ferritin serum iron

Hi all, hoping someone can clarify for me what serum iron actually is? I have asked the GP if they test for this and not sure they understand. I understand...

Hi all, hoping someone can clarify for me what serum iron actually is? I have ...

Topes009

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Help understanding ratios please and any thoughts on results? Surgery pharmacist freaking out about TSH

Please can one of you lovelies guide me on understanding my T4:T3 ratio? Below are test results from NHS in January and Medichecks in February 2023 and below...

Please can one of you lovelies guide me on understanding my T4:T3 ratio? Below ...

StillEverHopeful

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for February 2023

latest update

How to obtain hydrocortisone tablets UK

not much to go on..

New Hypothyroid book

Help needed analysing test results

London Endo Recommendations please! Private message only

Why Shouldn't We Take Vitamins With Iodine In Them If We're Hypo? Is it really that Crucial & How Do We Know We Are Getting Enough Iodine?

Recommendations for Endo in Cambridgeshire

Thyroid perioxidase antibody 932 iu/ml

Colonoscopy query for meds

Private Endo

Test results, a penny for your thoughts?

Acid Reflux

Levothyroxine

Suppressed TSH and my tool of a GP

Latest blood test results opinions

specialist

functional Doctor

Weight loss and hypothyroidism

Brands of T3 T4 U.K.

Help needed please any suggestions of private endo recommendations in Cornwall or Devon

weird thyroid results

Thyroid S Batch Number:- TA22055,

Iron Overload/Hemochromatosis?

Levo doses and side effects

About to start T3 trial, does this sound ok as a starter dose? Bit nervous about it all!

New to forum - Advice on my test results and diagnosis would be greatly appreciated plus next steps

hyperthyroid levels result

ferritin serum iron

Help understanding ratios please and any thoughts on results? Surgery pharmacist freaking out about TSH

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