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The Great Thyroid Experiment

Im Thyroid-less and been on 100mcg T4 and 10mcg T3 pretty much since losing my thyroid and although I haven’t felt terrible on these dose Im also not feeling...

Im Thyroid-less and been on 100mcg T4 and 10mcg T3 pretty much since losing my t...

Batty1

•1 year ago

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WimHof style methods to help us hypos..

https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/hashimoto My son has been taking cold showers for the past month and feeling much better for it - there appears to be...

https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/hashimoto My son has been taking cold showers...

Danielj1

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Thyroid

Hi, Can someone please PM me where they get their T3 online. I cannot get it where I am. I do get Tiromel but I'm wondering if there is another / better...

Hi, Can someone please PM me where they get their T3 online. I cannot get it wh...

MarieLaFata

•1 year ago

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Thyroid and cortisol results

Hi all, just got results back from latest NHS bloods. Any thoughts? This was primarily to try and 'verify' my private blood test results showing above-range...

Hi all, just got results back from latest NHS bloods. Any thoughts? This was pri...

seveneleven

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Medichecks blood 🩸 test whilst on weekly B12 injections

Hello 👋 I’ve just ordered my Medichecks advanced thyroid test . I’ve held off biotin for this test but just read that I should also avoid B12 as well but...

Hello 👋 I’ve just ordered my Medichecks advanced thyroid test . I’ve held off...

Kisca

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Test results - is T3 a bit too low?

Hello all, I have received my blood test results and would appreciate some help. They are as follows: TSH: 3.24 (range 0.27 - 4.2 nmol/L) Free T3: 4 (range...

Hello all, I have received my blood test results and would appreciate some help...

Repton1

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Thyroid function test

Good afternoon everyone I’m new here. I had the left part of my thyroid removed 8 weeks ago and I’m due to have my thyroid function test on Friday morning at...

Good afternoon everyone I’m new here. I had the left part of my thyroid removed...

Troubledbunny_96

•1 year ago

14 Replies

recent blood results

so just had a call from my GP as my T4 result was low @ 7 And my cholesterol was 7.2 I’m currently taking 1 grain of natural thyroid should I up my dose to...

so just had a call from my GP as my T4 result was low @ 7 And my cholesterol wa...

Carriebaby

•1 year ago

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Does a TSH of 5.16 mean that I have mild hypothyroidism?

Hello, I'm new to the thyroid group, but am a member of the pernicious anaemia group. I'm in the US. About 6 months ago, I asked for my thyroid to be tested,...

Hello, I'm new to the thyroid group, but am a member of the pernicious anaemia g...

EllaNore

•1 year ago

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Dr Conway + Dr Adamson and low cortisol

Hi, I am yet to start treatment for Hashimoto's, and with abysmally low cortisol, am now unsure how to go ahead because it seems as though it makes things more...

Hi, I am yet to start treatment for Hashimoto's, and with abysmally low cortisol...

seveneleven

•1 year ago

1 Reply

what tests for diagnosis

I have just been diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism on basis of blood tests ( TSH low ( 0.02mIU/L ; / free T3 high high 10.4pmol/L ) , rapid weight loss, and...

I have just been diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism on basis of blood tests ( TSH ...

Littlefoot1thyroiduk

•1 year ago

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Is taking Magnesium Supplements not advised with Levo?

I've read somewhere (sorry for vagueness) that taking Magnesium Supplements with Thyroid pharma drugs can cause issues. Any thoughts on this? Mag is very...

I've read somewhere (sorry for vagueness) that taking Magnesium Supplements with...

Sama999

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Endo Review

Hi everyone, just been to my private endocrine review, I’ve been told that my symptoms are not related to my thyroid. He was absolutely adamant and said my...

Hi everyone, just been to my private endocrine review, I’ve been told that my s...

Tinker72

•1 year ago

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Is this still hypo? Please help reading test. Doctors and endo I was referred to won't help, refuse to believe its thyroid related

I had a test a week ago that was TSH 2.2 (range 0.27-4.2) FT4: 14.5(11-24.0) FT3: 3.4 (3.6-6.7)REVERSE T3:26.8(9-35.0) FT3/RT3 INDEX: 8.2(<15.0) this was also...

I had a test a week ago that was TSH 2.2 (range 0.27-4.2) FT4: 14.5(11-24.0) FT...

ratqueenxo

•1 year ago

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Dosing levels

Is it possible to tell by the ratio of levo & lio dosing levels to the person’s height:weight alone (assuming the person’s TSH numbers have come back to...

Is it possible to tell by the ratio of levo & lio dosing levels to the person’s ...

HowNowWhatNow

•1 year ago

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📢 ⚠️ 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

1 Reply

help with potential hypothyroidism

hi everyone, I am paying g to go private because of no joy with NHS but would like to arm myself with some more info too so I make the most of my short...

hi everyone, I am paying g to go private because of no joy with NHS but would ...

petpenguin

•1 year ago

5 Replies

High TSH

hello everyone Just had some tests back and my TSH was 3.5 my free t3 and free t4 were at the top of the range, Which of the 3 would you say was the most...

hello everyone Just had some tests back and my TSH was 3.5 my free t3 and fre...

oily1601

•1 year ago

20 Replies

Antibiotics and T3/T4

hi, a quick question. Had a thyroidectomy 5 years ago. On 125 mg levothyroxine and 10mg liothyronine daily. I’ve been on antibiotics for a week now. Will these...

hi, a quick question. Had a thyroidectomy 5 years ago. On 125 mg levothyroxine a...

Inaquandary

•1 year ago

2 Replies

I’ve had strokes

hi I was diagnosed last year with an over active thyroid, after having 3 mini strokes my heart was beating at 200beats a min sat down! I’ve got greaves...

hi I was diagnosed last year with an over active thyroid, after having 3 mini ...

Rich336557

•1 year ago

61 Replies

Long Covid gut symptoms

Does anyone have experience with long coviid and problems with abdominal pain, bloating and slower gut transit times? I am still waiting for a diagnosis of...

Does anyone have experience with long coviid and problems with abdominal pain, b...

Purpledharma

•1 year ago

12 Replies

anyone used Roseway Lab medic to get private T3 prescription?

I think I saw recently someone record that Roseway Lab now offers access to private medic to write a T3 prescription, but I can’t find this info on their...

I think I saw recently someone record that Roseway Lab now offers access to priv...

Judithdalston

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Voucher codes

Hi Can anyone tell me if there is a voucher code for Monitor my health. Thanks 😊

Hi Can anyone tell me if there is a voucher code for Monitor my health. Thanks �...

ashquar

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Test results help analysing

hi, please could I have another opinion on my medicheck test results. Drs notes say slightly low in but d but generally all ok. Any advice would be great,...

hi, please could I have another opinion on my medicheck test results. Drs notes...

Fishface90

•1 year ago

8 Replies

BIG CHANGE IN TSH

Have been on 75 levothyroxin over 10 years. Felt so cold I asked for blood test which showed TSH 0.32, T3 3.55 and T4 19.3. Previous TSH six months ago was...

Have been on 75 levothyroxin over 10 years. Felt so cold I asked for blood test ...

Shirlchristine

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Book recommendations

Hi. Just a quick one. If anybody has any good Hashimoto’s diet book recommendations I’d appreciate it if you could let me know. Thank you

Hi. Just a quick one. If anybody has any good Hashimoto’s diet book recommendat...

Munting

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Anyone know of venous home full Electrolyte blood test kit please?

I understand that it has to be venous because of potassium being unstable as a 'finger prick'. Most sites add phlebotomist which I dont need. Hoping you can...

I understand that it has to be venous because of potassium being unstable as a ...

Gillybean1

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Different brands of levo

Was wondering if the 2 brands of levo i take is ok. One is mercury pharma ( self sourced) and the other is accord ( from GP )? Do they work ok together?. Many...

Was wondering if the 2 brands of levo i take is ok. One is mercury pharma ( self...

giggy63

•1 year ago

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On t3 but need to go back onto levothyroxine

I did really badly on levothyroxine so went onto t3 only and have felt great since the swap. But, my partner and I want to have a baby and my endocrinologist...

I did really badly on levothyroxine so went onto t3 only and have felt great sin...

Lisaannette

•1 year ago

45 Replies

Struggling after total thyroidectomy 3 years ago and not feeling great since

Hi...I am new to this site but am wanting to hear other people's stories and experiences since having a total thyroidectomy. Basically from a few weeks after...

Hi...I am new to this site but am wanting to hear other people's stories and ex...

Turquoisenona

•1 year ago

50 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2023

The Great Thyroid Experiment

WimHof style methods to help us hypos..

Thyroid

Thyroid and cortisol results

Medichecks blood 🩸 test whilst on weekly B12 injections

Test results - is T3 a bit too low?

Thyroid function test

recent blood results

Does a TSH of 5.16 mean that I have mild hypothyroidism?

Dr Conway + Dr Adamson and low cortisol

what tests for diagnosis

Is taking Magnesium Supplements not advised with Levo?

Endo Review

Is this still hypo? Please help reading test. Doctors and endo I was referred to won't help, refuse to believe its thyroid related

Dosing levels

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

help with potential hypothyroidism

High TSH

Antibiotics and T3/T4

I’ve had strokes

Long Covid gut symptoms

anyone used Roseway Lab medic to get private T3 prescription?

Voucher codes

Test results help analysing

BIG CHANGE IN TSH

Book recommendations

Anyone know of venous home full Electrolyte blood test kit please?

Different brands of levo

On t3 but need to go back onto levothyroxine

Struggling after total thyroidectomy 3 years ago and not feeling great since

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