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Biomel Complete Gut trial... eases things along 🙂

I can now confirm having tried this out for a few days that it certainly activates something by adding these little critters! Gut already seems a little...

I can now confirm having tried this out for a few days that it certainly activat...

TiggerMe

•2 years ago

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Blood Test Results..Help anyone please..

These are latest private tests… I’m 73 and been diagnosed since 45 ish but always had symptoms… Hashimotos… Faulty DIO2 gene. Currently taking Levo 25...

These are latest private tests… I’m 73 and been diagnosed since 45 ish but alwa...

Jollypolly

•2 years ago

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How long did you have symptoms for?

Hi all I was diagnosed with hashimotos a while back and it took a good while for my symptoms to go even when my levels were corrected. I was very up and down...

Hi all I was diagnosed with hashimotos a while back and it took a good while fo...

CharlotteLMT

•2 years ago

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How frequently do you test... and what?

'Evening hypothyroidic friends, In my previous (and first) post I shared how there was no consistency from one review to another, in terms of which blood tests...

'Evening hypothyroidic friends, In my previous (and first) post I shared how the...

Nonapplicable

•2 years ago

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Newbie help understanding thyroid results

Hello I've recently been to GP and requested bloods as have many of the hypo symptoms (weight gain and coldness especially). GP saying thyroid normal and no...

Hello I've recently been to GP and requested bloods as have many of the hypo sy...

Ch9533

•2 years ago

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Accord Levothyroxine 100mcg Batch N0 ATC54 Query

Hi all, l have asked this question before and hopefully patient people will understand why I am asking again. I always get my Accord Levothyroxine from...

Hi all, l have asked this question before and hopefully patient people will un...

thyreoidea

•2 years ago

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Advice on test results and adjusting dose

Hello all I'd be glad for some advice on my latest test results, as below, and also re adjusting my dose: (Blood test taken 8am before any food or thyroid...

Hello all I'd be glad for some advice on my latest test results, as below, and a...

Molly161018

•2 years ago

4 Replies

April 2023 NHS Drug Tariff Prices - Liothyronine

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 April 2023 NHS Drug Tariff Prices - Liothyronine The April 2023 NHS Drug Tariff has been...

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 April 2023 NHS Drug Tariff Prices - Liothyronine ...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

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Going round in circles - Your input please

Hi - to cut a long story short. Do you think I need NDT? Am really keen to try the natural option as my T3 seems borderline but Naturopath didn't think it...

Hi - to cut a long story short. Do you think I need NDT? Am really keen to try...

Mikico

•2 years ago

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Advice on interpreting blood tests when on liothyronine, & getting dosage right /adjusting it as you age!!?

Hi, I've not posted fir a long time.. Because all was going well... But keep finding bumps in the road... Need advice on how to get T3 dose correct and how to...

Hi, I've not posted fir a long time.. Because all was going well... But keep fin...

MrsClanger

•2 years ago

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going private

hi there is there anywhere I can get a private test done on my thyroid? Had enough of the doctor on the nhs. I’m in Yorkshire. Cheers

hi there is there anywhere I can get a private test done on my thyroid? Had enou...

Charliekilosierra

•2 years ago

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GP Appointment

I would just like to thank members who responded to my two posts recently and the invaluable information supplied. I was really concerned about seeing my GP...

I would just like to thank members who responded to my two posts recently and th...

mischa

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Selenium, T3 access

I want to find out if anyone knows if selenium has any noticeable effect on conversion from T4 to T3, or any other supplement for that matter. Willing to try...

I want to find out if anyone knows if selenium has any noticeable effect on conv...

ArtCritic24

•2 years ago

4 Replies

How to Afford Armour Guard

After several years of feeling unwell I eventually obtained a supply of Armourguard via a NHS / private endocrinologist at a cost of about £200 every fifty...

After several years of feeling unwell I eventually obtained a supply of Armourgu...

weewillywinkie

•2 years ago

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Levothyroxine increase refused by endocrine & GP but still symptomatic & ferritin levels elevated

Just back from Drs for review of blood test results for thyroid & ferritin. Currently on 75 mcg Levo & asked if I could trial 100mcg as feel I’m not on...

Just back from Drs for review of blood test results for thyroid & ferritin. C...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Tea before levothyroxine

Can you have an early cup of tea in the morning as long as you wait a couple of hours before taking thyroxine? Or is it better to avoid doing this? I am not...

Can you have an early cup of tea in the morning as long as you wait a couple of ...

Sailing14

•2 years ago

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Last chance to participant in an interview for a documentary

Thyroid UK has been approached by a journalist, Yasmeen Eltahan, at the City University of London who is looking to film a documentary about the link between...

Thyroid UK has been approached by a journalist, Yasmeen Eltahan, at the City Uni...

lynmynott

Partner•2 years ago

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Doctors receptionist advice🙄

Morning everyone ❤️ I'm posting this in response to a friend (my hairdresser ❤️) I saw her about 6 weeks ago and she was complaining of feeling very unwell,...

Morning everyone ❤️ I'm posting this in response to a friend (my hairdresser ❤️)...

birkie

•2 years ago

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Anemia question

Hello there, I've been tested multiple times over the years and gets results similar to my most recent results which follow. I am hypothyroid and have...

Hello there, I've been tested multiple times over the years and gets results s...

EchoWS

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Dr”s confusing Me

when I last seen my Gp l was on 75 mg thyroid medication and he told to take it till June this year. I then feel ill not being able to swallow food and seen...

when I last seen my Gp l was on 75 mg thyroid medication and he told to take it ...

Annaadam12

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Does Liquid Levothyroxine contain a specification limit of Liothyronine?

On 30/1/2020 (Over 2 years ago),there was a recall : "Wockhardt UK Ltd. is recalling specific batches of Levothyroxine 100mcg/5ml oral solution from...

On 30/1/2020 (Over 2 years ago),there was a recall : "Wockhardt UK Ltd. is reca...

Wua13262348

•2 years ago

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”All in” daily morning high potassium smoothie

I hope by posting my recipe others may share insights of which ingredients they find most beneficial: 1 banana Large helping spinach 1 carrot 3 small...

I hope by posting my recipe others may share insights of which ingredients they ...

Danielj1

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Ferritin iron advice please

Hello, My recent ferritin results was 21% of range, even though iron was 78%. I did neglect iron the last few weeks a bit as I ran out of my usual iron...

Hello, My recent ferritin results was 21% of range, even though iron was 78%. ...

Incoguto

•2 years ago

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T3 29% through range

Hi Just had my latest results back as I have an appointment on Thursday to see my GP. TSH 1.53 (0.27-4.2) Free T4 18.3 (12-22) 63% TR Free T3 4.18...

Hi Just had my latest results back as I have an appointment on Thursday to see ...

Boatin

•2 years ago

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Best time for blood tests?

Hi I have seen a few posts recently that it's best to have bloods done at 9am. All my previous bloods have been 8.10-8.20 As I was read on here the earlier...

Hi I have seen a few posts recently that it's best to have bloods done at 9am. ...

Macey2009

•2 years ago

17 Replies

test results

can I please have your thoughts on my results

raine-wager

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Can I get my Private Endo prescription moved to my GP and an NHS prescription

I've been with a private Endo for a couple of years, every year I have to pay for my bloods and have an expensive appointment, usually very short! to be able...

I've been with a private Endo for a couple of years, every year I have to pay fo...

Yoll

•2 years ago

19 Replies

endo for t3 in Oxford/Glouc

hi, can anyone private msge me with a good endo in Oxford/ glouc area. Anyone know Prof Wass? Want to look at t3. Also, has t3 supplementation improved...

hi, can anyone private msge me with a good endo in Oxford/ glouc area. Anyone kn...

janiebell

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Positive Result. Endo has recommended T3

I hope you are all well? I just wanted to update you all on the current status with my wife. Following a positive DEXA bone scan the Endo agreed to recommend a...

I hope you are all well? I just wanted to update you all on the current status w...

Thyroidconfusion

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Blood results looking like subclinical hyperthyroidism

Please can I have some advice. I was first diagnosed with Hypothyroidism 30 years ago and have spent many years trying to get the correct medication and the...

Please can I have some advice. I was first diagnosed with Hypothyroidism 30 yea...

Sewkate

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for March 2023

Biomel Complete Gut trial... eases things along 🙂

Blood Test Results..Help anyone please..

How long did you have symptoms for?

How frequently do you test... and what?

Newbie help understanding thyroid results

Accord Levothyroxine 100mcg Batch N0 ATC54 Query

Advice on test results and adjusting dose

April 2023 NHS Drug Tariff Prices - Liothyronine

Going round in circles - Your input please

Advice on interpreting blood tests when on liothyronine, & getting dosage right /adjusting it as you age!!?

going private

GP Appointment

Selenium, T3 access

How to Afford Armour Guard

Levothyroxine increase refused by endocrine & GP but still symptomatic & ferritin levels elevated

Tea before levothyroxine

Last chance to participant in an interview for a documentary

Doctors receptionist advice🙄

Anemia question

Dr”s confusing Me

Does Liquid Levothyroxine contain a specification limit of Liothyronine?

”All in” daily morning high potassium smoothie

Ferritin iron advice please

T3 29% through range

Best time for blood tests?

test results

Can I get my Private Endo prescription moved to my GP and an NHS prescription

endo for t3 in Oxford/Glouc

Positive Result. Endo has recommended T3

Blood results looking like subclinical hyperthyroidism

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