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calm magnesium powder

I love the calm magnesium powder, helps with relaxation & constipation. However, I don’t know its effect on Diabetis type 2 & hemophilia A factor 8...

I love the calm magnesium powder, helps with relaxation & constipation. However...

Suzi_

•1 year ago

9 Replies

How am I supposed to function on 50mcg levo (base dose) daily without a thyroid?

Hello all, last week GP reduced levo from 75/50mcg alternate days to 50mcg daily. It's only a small reduction but I am really feeling the impact over past...

Hello all, last week GP reduced levo from 75/50mcg alternate days to 50mcg daily...

DizzyD

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Overmedicated?

Hi, Just a quick one - feeling awful. TSH 0.72 and T4 20. Could I be overmedicated?

Hi, Just a quick one - feeling awful. TSH 0.72 and T4 20. Could I be overmedicat...

Spidercakes

•1 year ago

16 Replies

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Advice

Hi I am really sorry I can't offer any advice as I don't understand any of it.. I am not prescribed anything other than Levothyroxine.My GP doesn't test for T3...

Hi I am really sorry I can't offer any advice as I don't understand any of it.. ...

Physiogran65

•1 year ago

3 Replies

low blood pressure

I’m still working out levothyroxine dose and looks low I need to add t3 but depends on next blood results in a few weeks. Meanwhile feeling worse than ever on...

I’m still working out levothyroxine dose and looks low I need to add t3 but depe...

Mag999

•1 year ago

14 Replies

muscle ache

Hey everyone, my annual review is due soon & like so many others on here, I get really frustrated with the general level of help we get from our GP’s & the NHS...

Hey everyone, my annual review is due soon & like so many others on here, I get ...

Shanghai-Suki

•1 year ago

42 Replies

Help with results please.

I would be very grateful for insights on the following . Thyroid results Feb prior to any treatment TSH 2.06 FT3 3.77 FT4 25.2 RT3 0.33 Anti TG 25...

I would be very grateful for insights on the following . Thyroid results Feb...

evelynmreid

•1 year ago

5 Replies

B Complex weird feeling?

I’ve been taking Thorne Basic B for over 12 months now, 1 a day mid morning. not with anything else. It’s been wonderful, nails growing, hair shiny and...

I’ve been taking Thorne Basic B for over 12 months now, 1 a day mid morning. not...

Regenallotment

•1 year ago

17 Replies

any tips to help with conversion?

I have all the symptoms of too much levo, but also symptoms of not enough. What can I do to help improve the conversion please?

I have all the symptoms of too much levo, but also symptoms of not enough. Wha...

Goinginsane1

•1 year ago

24 Replies

anxiety and cortisol

Does anyone know if anxiety/cortisol can increase T4 to being too high (24), when TSH is high (4.6) and T3 a little low? I have all the symptoms of too much...

Does anyone know if anxiety/cortisol can increase T4 to being too high (24), whe...

Goinginsane1

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Still having issues with thyroid medication 😩

Hi everyone ❤️ I'm hoping someone can help me as I'm just about done with these thyroid meds, Quick history, thyroidectomy in 2019 (graves thyrotoxicosis)...

Hi everyone ❤️ I'm hoping someone can help me as I'm just about done with these ...

birkie

•1 year ago

8 Replies

test results

I’ve been feeling pretty rough for a long time now , dr agreed to increase Levo to 125/100 on alternate days back in January - a march blood test showed tsh...

I’ve been feeling pretty rough for a long time now , dr agreed to increase Levo ...

Jocarter

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Question Re Timing of NHS Blood Tests & Best Way To Deal with Current GP Practice

I've finally (last week) started taking the bull by the horns, so to speak, with this practice and: * Booked-in for an NHS blood test as a result of an...

I've finally (last week) started taking the bull by the horns, so to speak, with...

PRJ20

•1 year ago

23 Replies

is this up and down normal with Levo?

hi all. I was started on Levo in December 2022 and have since progressed from 50mcg to 75mcg. When I initially went on it, I felt a lot worse than I ever...

hi all. I was started on Levo in December 2022 and have since progressed from 50...

Hoop1888

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Raised antibodies, what to do next?

Hi all, I had suspected an underactive thyroid so I recently had a medichecks thyroid test. Everything has come back within range with the exception of...

Hi all, I had suspected an underactive thyroid so I recently had a medichecks t...

Thyroidworries

•1 year ago

2 Replies

trying to understand what's going on

I came to this forum to find out more about what's going with me as my doctors don't seem to listen or be too concerned. This is my first post here and I hope...

I came to this forum to find out more about what's going with me as my doctors d...

fosgate3

•1 year ago

5 Replies

How long for TSH to stabilize after stopping T3 medication?

I know the guidelines are to test 6-8 weeks after any med change but I'm wondering, could TSH levels stabilize more quickly from changing T3 medication alone?...

I know the guidelines are to test 6-8 weeks after any med change but I'm wonderi...

TurtlesAllTheWay

•1 year ago

2 Replies

vitamins advice

Hello, I am looking to get some advice once again if possible? I posted a few weeks ago with my medichecks results as above. My ferritin was low and vitamin d....

Hello, I am looking to get some advice once again if possible? I posted a few we...

Goinginsane1

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Cramp in Feet in Bed

I get horrible cramp in my feet in the early hours of the morning. It's happening most morning. This morning it even went into my calf. I am fed up of...

I get horrible cramp in my feet in the early hours of the morning. It's happeni...

FancyPants54

•1 year ago

91 Replies

Change of brand

Hi ive been on 50mcg of accord levothyroxine since May this year just picked up my prescription and the brand has changed to teva just wondering if other...

Hi ive been on 50mcg of accord levothyroxine since May this year just picked up ...

Campy1967

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Euthyral prescription ... dose

Hi everyone, I have finally been prescribed Euthyral by my French GP. He didn't know what Cynomel or Cytomel was so I couldn't convince him to go down that...

Hi everyone, I have finally been prescribed Euthyral by my French GP. He didn'...

lovelab

•1 year ago

21 Replies

vitamin interactions

can you take folate and iron tablets at the same time without anything interacting/causing absorption issues?

can you take folate and iron tablets at the same time without anything interacti...

RoseStar

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Recent results feedback appreciated

Here are my recent results . I followed all guidance as recommended here prior to testing CRP. 0.43mg/L. (<3) Ferritin 52 ug/L. (30-650)...

Here are my recent results . I followed all guidance as recommended here prior ...

Starmen

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Feeling woefully undermedicated……

Hi everyone, A friendly nurse practitioner agreed to run some blood tests for me this week. I remain undiagnosed. I’ve been using Metavive since January...

Hi everyone, A friendly nurse practitioner agreed to run some blood tests for ...

J972

•1 year ago

3 Replies

B12 deficiency

I have every symptom of B12 deficiency. Dr didn’t want to give me any. Agreed to one then a blood test. I have had neurological symptoms for three years and...

I have every symptom of B12 deficiency. Dr didn’t want to give me any. Agreed to...

Meerkat1234

•1 year ago

29 Replies

blood results

this is the results on what they want me to use . can’t keep coping with these people. The last one informed me that they are scientists 😗 🫤 so there !!!...

this is the results on what they want me to use . can’t keep coping with these...

Gcart

•1 year ago

3 Replies

blood test

I am lost here. GP TSH 0.01 T 4. 18.1 Range 12-18 (Not exact but the 18 top is correct) a blood test was asked for from a consult so I...

I am lost here. GP TSH 0.01 T 4. 18.1 Range 12-18 (Not ex...

Gcart

•1 year ago

29 Replies

Taking T3 and thyroxine on holiday

I was wondering if anyone has taken the above into Vietnam? I wasn’t sure if it might be a problem. I’ve tried checking with the consulate but couldn’t get...

I was wondering if anyone has taken the above into Vietnam? I wasn’t sure if it ...

Kipsy

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Sore tummy

Ive been given naproxen snti inflammatory for hip and back strain. I now hsve a very sore tummy. Any advice for relief would be greatly appreciated.I have...

Ive been given naproxen snti inflammatory for hip and back strain. I now hsve a ...

Geegee777

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Anyone had appointment with Dr Z Hussan-Smith?

Hi, Following on from my latest blood test results which I posted last week, my GP sent the to a Consultant for advice and he replied that he would see me at...

Hi, Following on from my latest blood test results which I posted last week, my...

Belinda1136

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for June 2023

calm magnesium powder

How am I supposed to function on 50mcg levo (base dose) daily without a thyroid?

Overmedicated?

Advice

low blood pressure

muscle ache

Help with results please.

B Complex weird feeling?

any tips to help with conversion?

anxiety and cortisol

Still having issues with thyroid medication 😩

test results

Question Re Timing of NHS Blood Tests & Best Way To Deal with Current GP Practice

is this up and down normal with Levo?

Raised antibodies, what to do next?

trying to understand what's going on

How long for TSH to stabilize after stopping T3 medication?

vitamins advice

Cramp in Feet in Bed

Change of brand

Euthyral prescription ... dose

vitamin interactions

Recent results feedback appreciated

Feeling woefully undermedicated……

B12 deficiency

blood results

blood test

Taking T3 and thyroxine on holiday

Sore tummy

Anyone had appointment with Dr Z Hussan-Smith?

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