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Stress and cortisol

Hi all. I have a question about how stress affects us with hypo. Do you think that a stressful situation can affect us quickly? If I get stressed a lot, soon...

Hi all. I have a question about how stress affects us with hypo. Do you think th...

bajmon

•1 year ago

26 Replies

Possible too high dose levothyroxine?

Hi Everyone, so I’ve been taking 87.5mcg levothyroxine for possibly a year maybe longer, I was on sertraline for 6 years but stopped last July. I didn’t know...

Hi Everyone, so I’ve been taking 87.5mcg levothyroxine for possibly a year maybe...

Cade83

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Fed up with GP

How does someone find a MEDICAL DOCTOR that can write prescriptions that actually listens to you WITHOUT spending copious amounts of money I don't have? Is...

How does someone find a MEDICAL DOCTOR that can write prescriptions that actuall...

ColdBanana

•1 year ago

11 Replies

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when to take tablets

I have had my thyroid problem since 1992 and when I was just taking my thyroxine , when to take it was not a problem. Now I have atrial fibrillation and have...

I have had my thyroid problem since 1992 and when I was just taking my thyroxine...

Sam1411

•1 year ago

4 Replies

low ferritin high haemoglobin

hi had my levo increased to 100mcg by cardio as it had gone up from 2.3 to 5.4. My Vit d is 57 (normal nhs range) he said a bit low and ferritin is 18 which I...

hi had my levo increased to 100mcg by cardio as it had gone up from 2.3 to 5.4. ...

Holiday12345

•1 year ago

1 Reply

T4 to T3 Conversion

Is there a formula or a link to work out the percentage conversion of T4 to T3? Past results are below. I’m having a bit of a battle with my GP over my...

Is there a formula or a link to work out the percentage conversion of T4 to T3? ...

Molly139

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Dr. Mercola article re the obesity jabs and the dangers thereof.

Article link, you need to be quick to read them now as they only stay live for 48 hours. If you were at all inclined to have this jab, please read to see the...

Article link, you need to be quick to read them now as they only stay live for 4...

Espeegee

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Private Endo recommendations please

I feel awful, I’m on 50mg of levo and have been for 5 years. Like many of you my TSH is only checked by the NHS and always considered “in range” In recent...

I feel awful, I’m on 50mg of levo and have been for 5 years. Like many of you my...

CaroMaxx

•1 year ago

33 Replies

Reduce levo🤔

I received a telephone call from my nhs endo today, stating my tsh is 0.8 and will retest in 2 months, if still the same she said maybe REDUCE😕 levo. I take...

I received a telephone call from my nhs endo today, stating my tsh is 0.8 and wi...

Geegee777

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Common viral antibodies could trigger MS, research reveals

Whilst this is NOT thyroid related - everything to do with triggering autoimmune diseases is obviously of potential interest. Also, EBV has been discussed...

Whilst this is NOT thyroid related - everything to do with triggering autoimmune...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

4 Replies

hypothyroidism weight gain

hello all, i am a hypothyroid patient my last report result is TSH 2.34 so it’s a normal report of thyroid but i am gaining weight please tell me what’s this...

hello all, i am a hypothyroid patient my last report result is TSH 2.34 so it’s ...

HassanJutt

•1 year ago

7 Replies

GP has reduced my Levo dose without consulting me first

Further to my last post in January I had my ferritin tested and have been taking iron supp since then. I do feel I’m getting there because of this but still...

Further to my last post in January I had my ferritin tested and have been taking...

Watamu

•1 year ago

32 Replies

Blood test help please?

Had PET CT scan in March which showed I have an inflammed Thyroid. Had blood test done at hospital TSH, FT4 were in normal range but Anti TPO were high. Had...

Had PET CT scan in March which showed I have an inflammed Thyroid. Had blood tes...

Mohodog

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Tired and cold Part 3

Here are my results blood took at 8am, after fasting for 12 hours and pre any meds. My GP results on 7.3.23 were TSH 0.48 (0.27-4.2) I’m currently on 100mcg...

Here are my results blood took at 8am, after fasting for 12 hours and pre any me...

Molly139

•1 year ago

20 Replies

Feeling worse on Levo?

Hello, I’m very new here and diagnosed subclincal hypo earlier this year after months of feeling unwell (put it down to getting old but I’m only 31) pre...

Hello, I’m very new here and diagnosed subclincal hypo earlier this year after m...

GreenTealSeal

•1 year ago

98 Replies

Help with iron bloods

Hi, SeasideSusiehumanbean I was wondering if you can kindly help me with my latest iron results. I am on 100 mcg levo. ferritin blood - 23.5 Haemoglobin-...

Hi, SeasideSusiehumanbean I was wondering if you can kindly help me with my la...

Denny39

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Blue Horizons test Results

I'm posting my blue horizons results in 3 posts as can't seem to do it any other way. Can anyone kindly shed any light on the areas marked RED? Particularly...

I'm posting my blue horizons results in 3 posts as can't seem to do it any other...

Noona123

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Recommemdes Supplements

Hi everyone. I’m curious as to know what supplements people are taking that have Hashimotos/Hypothyroidism plus if you feel they are working really well for...

Hi everyone. I’m curious as to know what supplements people are taking that have...

Bollieforme

•1 year ago

2 Replies

How can I find a private endocrinology doctor in Norfolk ukz?

Hi I'm looking for finding a good endocrinologist here in my region Norfolk,does anyone have some advice for me? Thank you

Hi I'm looking for finding a good endocrinologist here in my region Norfolk,does...

Daniela833

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Update #6 Clear Decks

Hi all 👋 Continuing on from my previous post here - https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/149372691/update-5-back-to-front I am officially bareback… 😬...

Hi all 👋 Continuing on from my previous post here - https://healthunlocked.com...

Hidden

•1 year ago

14 Replies

hydrocortisone

Can someone message me where I can get hydrocortisone tablets please. Can’t find my usual supply 🤦🏻‍♀️

Can someone message me where I can get hydrocortisone tablets please. Can’t fin...

WKUK

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Levothyroxine Liquid

Hi, My Endocrinologist has prescribed me liquid Levothyroxine recently. I have been on the tablets for 30 years. My absorbtion has been questionable for the...

Hi, My Endocrinologist has prescribed me liquid Levothyroxine recently. I have b...

millefleur40

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Am I under medicated now

recent blood tests. Weight 62kg on 75mcg of thyroxine. Have had other doses previously. full blood panel most results within normal range. eGFR using...

recent blood tests. Weight 62kg on 75mcg of thyroxine. Have had other doses prev...

Blondiejayjay

•1 year ago

5 Replies

My thyroid battle.

I have posted on here a few times since xmas about my battle to get my hypothyroidism taken more seriously by my doctor. Due to my surgrey having major...

I have posted on here a few times since xmas about my battle to get my hypothyro...

Dadof5

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Cleaning products

Hiya I'm new here on my Hashimoto's journey and was just wondering does anyone have any recommendations for cleaning products/ deodorants etc that are thyroid...

Hiya I'm new here on my Hashimoto's journey and was just wondering does anyone h...

Cooledge14

•1 year ago

3 Replies

symptoms or not?

I am so tired of not getting advice from a dr so asking on here about some of my symptoms. My legs ache terribly at night from knee downwards and can become...

I am so tired of not getting advice from a dr so asking on here about some of my...

Judyrabbit

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Dr has put my T3 medication on hold for review 😠

Hi everyone ❤️ I posted a few days ago about my last bloods being awful, I since found out why.. I thought I was talking my 20mg T3 at 8am then 5mg at 6.30pm,...

Hi everyone ❤️ I posted a few days ago about my last bloods being awful, I since...

birkie

•1 year ago

6 Replies

DHEA and pregnancy

hi all, trying to get pregnant and thyroid function is stable. I have hashimotos. Anyone have any advice on dhea supplements and how they can help fertility?

hi all, trying to get pregnant and thyroid function is stable. I have hashimotos...

Jasperrasper

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Bioidentical thyroid hormones

https://thyroidpatients.ca/2019/05/10/thyroid-pharma-bioidentical-yet-harmful/ All thyroid therapies are artificial, all types yield bioidentical hormones,...

https://thyroidpatients.ca/2019/05/10/thyroid-pharma-bioidentical-yet-harmful/ ...

DippyDame

•1 year ago

10 Replies

📢 ⚠️ Purchasing thyroid medication without prescription - Please Be Wary! ⚠️ 📢 (Repost)

(Repost for those who missed it last time) In an ideal world, everyone would get the exact thyroid medication that they need on prescription from their...

(Repost for those who missed it last time) In an ideal world, everyone would ge...

RedApple

Administrator•1 year ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for May 2023

Stress and cortisol

Possible too high dose levothyroxine?

Fed up with GP

when to take tablets

low ferritin high haemoglobin

T4 to T3 Conversion

Dr. Mercola article re the obesity jabs and the dangers thereof.

Private Endo recommendations please

Reduce levo🤔

Common viral antibodies could trigger MS, research reveals

hypothyroidism weight gain

GP has reduced my Levo dose without consulting me first

Blood test help please?

Tired and cold Part 3

Feeling worse on Levo?

Help with iron bloods

Blue Horizons test Results

Recommemdes Supplements

How can I find a private endocrinology doctor in Norfolk ukz?

Update #6 Clear Decks

hydrocortisone

Levothyroxine Liquid

Am I under medicated now

My thyroid battle.

Cleaning products

symptoms or not?

Dr has put my T3 medication on hold for review 😠

DHEA and pregnancy

Bioidentical thyroid hormones

📢 ⚠️ Purchasing thyroid medication without prescription - Please Be Wary! ⚠️ 📢 (Repost)

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