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still can’t increase to 5mcg T3

hey everyone, Been treating adrenals for a few weeks and been on 2.5mcg T3 twice a day for 14 days with 100/125 Levo. Tried to increase my morning T3 dose...

hey everyone, Been treating adrenals for a few weeks and been on 2.5mcg T3 twic...

Thyroid_mum

•1 year ago

19 Replies

My thyroid seems worse with every dose increase.

I could not take levo/synthroid..It made me feel too bad. One time on synthroid I had good numbers still felt awful. I switched to armor. It seems the dose...

I could not take levo/synthroid..It made me feel too bad. One time on synthroid...

tresa56

•1 year ago

20 Replies

taking omeprazole

I was told by doctor today at the hospital I will have to take omeprazole long term, will this affect my thyroxine? Will it be less effective? Any advice...

I was told by doctor today at the hospital I will have to take omeprazole long...

Purpleprincess1963

•1 year ago

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Disappointing GP visit…referral for talking therapy and poss CFS, no increase in levo

As I’m still very symptomatic (hypothyroidism with history of results in bio) I went back to the GP to explain this, share my Blue Horizon test results and ask...

As I’m still very symptomatic (hypothyroidism with history of results in bio) I ...

Slowrunner1208

•1 year ago

22 Replies

T3 and GP's/Private

It's been pointed out from recent blood tests that I appear to be a poor T4 converter and might benefit from adding in T3. The reading I have done suggests...

It's been pointed out from recent blood tests that I appear to be a poor T4 conv...

SilverSavvy

•1 year ago

12 Replies

25mcg levo dose increase

Does anyone else experience temporary side effects from a levo dose increase e.g. upset stomach, palpitations? It’s been that long since I’ve had an increase...

Does anyone else experience temporary side effects from a levo dose increase e.g...

BBoopie

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Testing T3

I just had the results back for my recent blood tests. I had asked the nurse to add "taking T3" on the form and she did, but said it would not make any...

I just had the results back for my recent blood tests. I had asked the nurse to...

serenfach

•1 year ago

18 Replies

feeling helpless!

so despite my little girl age 13 losing her confidence, missing school, feeling unwell every single day in life we have got her paediatric follow up letter in...

so despite my little girl age 13 losing her confidence, missing school, feeling ...

Pussycatlou

•1 year ago

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Digital NHS health check to be launched across England in spring

Whatever other good or bad points there might be, I mention one, cholesterol. Yet again to be tested, using a special home test, without consideration of...

Whatever other good or bad points there might be, I mention one, cholesterol. Y...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

1 Reply

Tingly mouth/chin/upper lip & neck

I've noticed that the lower half of my face will, on occassion, start to tingle. It's uncomfortable. The only thing I can liken it to really is when you put a...

I've noticed that the lower half of my face will, on occassion, start to tingle....

Hidden

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Changes in T4 medication levels

Hello, was hoping someone might be able to point me in the direction of some more information about underactive thyroids. I've had an underactive thyroid for...

Hello, was hoping someone might be able to point me in the direction of some mor...

FloECha

•1 year ago

3 Replies

What blood tests should I ask for ?

Apart from the TSH T3 and T4 what blood tests should I ask my gp for I am experiencing a lot of pain in my joints and muscles I have osteoporosis in spine hip...

Apart from the TSH T3 and T4 what blood tests should I ask my gp for I am experi...

eghjm100

•1 year ago

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NHS DIY health check kits

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12245205/Digital-health-checks-40s-fight-against-heart-disease.html This just flagged up!!!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12245205/Digital-health-checks-40s-fi...

DippyDame

•1 year ago

19 Replies

sleep ( or lack of)

I’d love some tips on what success people have had with supplements and adaptogens for sleep. I’m on Levo , have been for years and just started t3 in...

I’d love some tips on what success people have had with supplements and adaptoge...

Hopeful129

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Statins

Hi I have been advised to have statins by my doctor as I have palpitations and they have found an extra heartbeat has anyone on thyroxine had any side affects...

Hi I have been advised to have statins by my doctor as I have palpitations and t...

Flowerloverforever

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Missed some meds

When I took my meds this morning I saw that there was 1/4 of a tablet still left in my pillbox (25mcg) from yesterday. I take 25mcg T3 and 75mcg T4 per day....

When I took my meds this morning I saw that there was 1/4 of a tablet still left...

infomaniac

•1 year ago

6 Replies

2 birds 1 stone, NHS blood draw.

Hi All, Has anyone taken a private test blood vial to an NHS appt, and asked the nurse to fill it while they're drawing for routine NHS bloods too? In this...

Hi All, Has anyone taken a private test blood vial to an NHS appt, and asked th...

Ebx_design

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Adrenal system. Adrenal fatigue

Helpful video. Often people with Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune diseases have problems with cortisol. Dr. Peter Attiya explained simply and clearly. His...

Helpful video. Often people with Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune diseases have...

olgadimitri

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Lactose free medication

Please can someone tell me if there is a lactose free T3 and T4 pill that doesn’t contain mannitol? I’m struggling to find one. I’m in the UK. Thank you very...

Please can someone tell me if there is a lactose free T3 and T4 pill that doesn’...

AppleOrchard

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Where do I find previous blogs

I am keen to find my latest blogs on here, and don't know how to find the questions I have asked?

I am keen to find my latest blogs on here, and don't know how to find the questi...

Margo

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Carbimazole

I have just been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and will be starting Carbimazole, 5mg twice a day. I must admit its rather scary reading the leaflet that...

I have just been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and will be starting Carbimazole...

Bjblade5

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Interesting post

Bristol NHS 'causing harm' to patients by withholding thyroid drug 'People’s lives are being blighted' By Cyril Dixon JJ......

Bristol NHS 'causing harm' to patients by withholding thyroid drug 'People’s li...

Alisbabas

•1 year ago

15 Replies

latest blood test

Good evening, Blood tests- 21/6/23. TSH - 6.96 (0.38-5.33) FT4- 13.0 (7.9-14.4) FT3- 4.5 (3.8-6.0) Currently taking block & replace 20mcg...

Good evening, Blood tests- 21/6/23. TSH - 6.96 (0.38-5.33) FT4- 13.0 (7....

Florah

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Felt anxious but low T3.. confused by results.

I’ve made a lot of lifestyle and diet changes working with a nutritionist, naturopath and Functional Medicine Practitioner and hence lost a lot of weight and...

I’ve made a lot of lifestyle and diet changes working with a nutritionist, natur...

Fizzyinch

•1 year ago

7 Replies

A heads up regards being in hospital and on thyroid medication

Hi all, I was in hospital recently (came down with flu, pneumonia and sepsis and was kept in a coma for about a month). I was in an Intensive Care Unit and as...

Hi all, I was in hospital recently (came down with flu, pneumonia and sepsis an...

helen_m

•1 year ago

35 Replies

hives, inflamed scratch marks

hi I’ve recently received my latest Erfa top up . Conincidentally , I’ve started itching causing raised scatch marks like hives. Do you think this relates...

hi I’ve recently received my latest Erfa top up . Conincidentally , I’ve start...

Scout1

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Channel 5 - 999 Critical Condition - Thyroid Surgery

❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️ DO NOT WATCH IF YOU MIGHT BE UPSET ❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️ If in doubt,...

❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️ DO NOT WATCH IF YOU MIGHT BE UPSET ❗️❗...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

11 Replies

hormone advice for my daughter please

Hi everyone, hope it’s okay to ask for advice for my daughter. Shes 25, has hashis and has been taking thyroid meds for around 11 years now and is currently...

Hi everyone, hope it’s okay to ask for advice for my daughter. Shes 25, has ha...

Mazes

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Thybon Henning

just a update to say I went to collect my Thybon Henning T3 from Tollesbury pharmacy near Maldon Essex a 2 hour round trip , but extremely helpful pharmacist...

just a update to say I went to collect my Thybon Henning T3 from Tollesbury phar...

lynnwin

•1 year ago

50 Replies

2 Thyroid Glands

I noticed my friend with a growing lump under her chin annd she said she has been diagnosed with an extra Thyroid glands. The whole shebang in each gland; one...

I noticed my friend with a growing lump under her chin annd she said she has bee...

Sama999

•1 year ago

5 Replies

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All posts for June 2023

still can’t increase to 5mcg T3

My thyroid seems worse with every dose increase.

taking omeprazole

Disappointing GP visit…referral for talking therapy and poss CFS, no increase in levo

T3 and GP's/Private

25mcg levo dose increase

Testing T3

feeling helpless!

Digital NHS health check to be launched across England in spring

Tingly mouth/chin/upper lip & neck

Changes in T4 medication levels

What blood tests should I ask for ?

NHS DIY health check kits

sleep ( or lack of)

Statins

Missed some meds

2 birds 1 stone, NHS blood draw.

Adrenal system. Adrenal fatigue

Lactose free medication

Where do I find previous blogs

Carbimazole

Interesting post

latest blood test

Felt anxious but low T3.. confused by results.

A heads up regards being in hospital and on thyroid medication

hives, inflamed scratch marks

Channel 5 - 999 Critical Condition - Thyroid Surgery

hormone advice for my daughter please

Thybon Henning

2 Thyroid Glands

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