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Autoimmune thyroiditis - Hashimotos or Graves?

Ihave been talking Levothyroxine for 20 years, 100-125mcg on average. My TSH levels swing wildly from 0.05ml/UL to 16.9ml/UL but my T4 is always pretty...

Ihave been talking Levothyroxine for 20 years, 100-125mcg on average. My TSH le...

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•1 year ago

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Lactose intolerance? Perimenopause?

Right, So since starting on levo in June 2020 I STILL haven't found a stable dose. I've had an adjustment in doses/meds almost every 12 weeks. Which is a...

Right, So since starting on levo in June 2020 I STILL haven't found a stable dos...

Hidden

•1 year ago

48 Replies

Why the Hesitancy in Recommending Combination T3/T4 Therapy?

Found this recent interview with Antonio Bianco MD PhD from 25 May 2023...

Zephyrbear

•1 year ago

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Share your experience of private fertility treatment in the UK

Over the years, we have had quite a number of members who have had experience of IVF. Some of these posts have been very concerning - e.g. ignoring...

Over the years, we have had quite a number of members who have had experience of...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

1 Reply

Interesting Article on Thyroid Conditions

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/condition-linked-tiredness-weight-issues-26999770.amp.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/condition-l...

Sparklingsunshine

•1 year ago

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blue horizon full thyroid panel for 90 year old lady , help to understand results ,much appreciated

Hi everyone I hope you can see the results ok , I couldn't get the PDF into the box without the info corrupting, so had to take a photo. The test was taken...

Hi everyone I hope you can see the results ok , I couldn't get the PDF into the ...

JosephMaxwell

•1 year ago

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Endo letter to GP how does this read to you?...

Conclusions please...

TiggerMe

•1 year ago

54 Replies

T3 Heart failure

I have been taking 10mcg T3 Liothyronine 7am & 2pm & 50mcg Levothyroxine 7am.I have felt so much better on the Liothyronine. I have been diagnosed with mitral...

I have been taking 10mcg T3 Liothyronine 7am & 2pm & 50mcg Levothyroxine 7am.I h...

Topaz21

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Ferritin and folate?

Just read the post from Sneadle and reply re a folate supplement. Was thinking of sending for some but on checking my results realised it is my ferritin thats...

Just read the post from Sneadle and reply re a folate supplement. Was thinking o...

Artless

•1 year ago

5 Replies

ancestry help please?

I have had a full genetic test done by ancestry and would be very grateful for any tips on how to search for information about relevant SNPs. I have...

I have had a full genetic test done by ancestry and would be very grateful for a...

Mollyfan

•1 year ago

10 Replies

adoptigens to balance cortisol

Hello , I just wondered what adoptigens are the best to balance cortisol levels please ? I have not tested cortisol levels but they r all over the place .i...

Hello , I just wondered what adoptigens are the best to balance cortisol levels...

Ari3

•1 year ago

4 Replies

1st home test Tuesday, just to clarify.

Hi, My GP has raised my levothyroxine 25mcg to 125mcg. I have taken this 2 weeks & I am still feeling pretty rotten with tiredness, memory problems, brain...

Hi, My GP has raised my levothyroxine 25mcg to 125mcg. I have taken this 2 week...

Ian232

•1 year ago

9 Replies

change from mercury pharma to eltroxin

I found a couple of years ago that mercury pharma suited me much better than other brands (as well as anything could managing my hashimitos) . My GP and...

I found a couple of years ago that mercury pharma suited me much better than oth...

Hairtoday

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Biotin and blood tests

Can anyone remind me of how long I need to stop biotin before a blood draw please? I have upcoming tests for thyroid levels, calcium, coeliac antibodies and...

Can anyone remind me of how long I need to stop biotin before a blood draw pleas...

dizzyarmadillo

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Folate 1000mcg

Hello,Can anyone recommend a good methylfolate 1000mcg brand? I think Jaydee1507 you might be taking one? Apologies if I've got that wrong! Thank you.

Hello,Can anyone recommend a good methylfolate 1000mcg brand? I think Jaydee15...

Sneedle

•1 year ago

4 Replies

NDT toleration

Hello everybody, I would like to ask if there is anobody who has problem with NDT. My adrenals/iron are ok but NDT (just 1/2 grain) makes me anxious,heart...

Hello everybody, I would like to ask if there is anobody who has problem with ND...

MartinaM

•1 year ago

71 Replies

Thyroid tests

Hi, I'm new here but have had a long list of low thyroid symptoms for about 8 years now. Eventually managed to convince the GP to test my thyroid and had a...

Hi, I'm new here but have had a long list of low thyroid symptoms for about 8 ye...

BotanicalFairy

•1 year ago

27 Replies

Searching for reliable T3 please without prescription !?

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 ...

PeaceofPieNo9

•1 year ago

1 Reply

TSH Levels 2 Year Post Thyroidectomy

Hi everyone, I had a total thyroidectomy in February 2021. I have not felt well for the past 6+ months and getting worse. I went through a divorce from a...

Hi everyone, I had a total thyroidectomy in February 2021. I have not felt well...

PurpleButterfly7

•1 year ago

11 Replies

B12 spray

Sorry quick daft question...timing of levo and B12 sublingual spray....does it matter as its under the tongue?

Sorry quick daft question...timing of levo and B12 sublingual spray....does it m...

fluffyhat

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Anaemia results

Hiya I have decide for the first time test my full panel of iron . I have no clue what those results mean but could someone give me any insight or comment or...

Hiya I have decide for the first time test my full panel of iron . I have no c...

Ari3

•1 year ago

6 Replies

help with results

would appreciate advice on my test results TSH .99 T4 14.4 doctor says all within range , however I know this site has more knowledge I’ve been feeling...

would appreciate advice on my test results TSH .99 T4 14.4 doctor says all wi...

Sand01

•1 year ago

4 Replies

L-Theanine

Hi, can anyone recommend a good L-Theanine supplement to try please.

Bright-eyes

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Vitamin D

Does anyone have evidence (for a questioning GP) about vitamin D levels? Mine was 172nmol/L and GP says it’s too high. However optimal is stated as 250-350.

Does anyone have evidence (for a questioning GP) about vitamin D levels? Mine wa...

Karen-Eleanor

•1 year ago

4 Replies

thyroid nodules across thyroid

I have thyroid nodules across thyroid after seeking a private scan. They are very small but I would like to know what I can do to control them. thyroid...

I have thyroid nodules across thyroid after seeking a private scan. They are ver...

mch37

•1 year ago

1 Reply

steroid cream

I have read that steroids react with carbimazole, does anyone know if I’m able to use a steroid cream called fucibet whilst on them please?

I have read that steroids react with carbimazole, does anyone know if I’m able t...

Thyroidsucksgrr

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Parathyroid hormone test and benign lump

I’ve had neck pain and light swelling for a few years along with many other difficult symptoms. I have hashimotos hypothyroid and i’m on levothyroxine and...

I’ve had neck pain and light swelling for a few years along with many other diff...

WeeB

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Thyroid and iron (pregnancy loss)

hello, I'm back with more results - these are my previous posts https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/149381508/suboptimal-results-pregnancy-loss...

hello, I'm back with more results - these are my previous posts https://healthun...

staceedin

•1 year ago

2 Replies

My New Book: ‘Thyroid Superhero’ is Out!

Not my book! But Rachel's. Nor is it a recommendation - I haven't seen it. And certainly not meant to be an advertisement. Only just found out it exists. And...

Not my book! But Rachel's. Nor is it a recommendation - I haven't seen it. And...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

19 Replies

Advice on subclinical hypothyroidism

HiIn 2014 I had hyperthyroidism diagnosed. Medicated & levels reduced and then went too low - hypo symptoms until I came off. Through levels have remained in...

HiIn 2014 I had hyperthyroidism diagnosed. Medicated & levels reduced and then w...

Curiousegg

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2023

Autoimmune thyroiditis - Hashimotos or Graves?

Lactose intolerance? Perimenopause?

Why the Hesitancy in Recommending Combination T3/T4 Therapy?

Share your experience of private fertility treatment in the UK

Interesting Article on Thyroid Conditions

blue horizon full thyroid panel for 90 year old lady , help to understand results ,much appreciated

Endo letter to GP how does this read to you?...

T3 Heart failure

Ferritin and folate?

ancestry help please?

adoptigens to balance cortisol

1st home test Tuesday, just to clarify.

change from mercury pharma to eltroxin

Biotin and blood tests

Folate 1000mcg

NDT toleration

Thyroid tests

Searching for reliable T3 please without prescription !?

TSH Levels 2 Year Post Thyroidectomy

B12 spray

Anaemia results

help with results

L-Theanine

Vitamin D

thyroid nodules across thyroid

steroid cream

Parathyroid hormone test and benign lump

Thyroid and iron (pregnancy loss)

My New Book: ‘Thyroid Superhero’ is Out!

Advice on subclinical hypothyroidism

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