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Probiotic brand suggestions following strong antibiotics

Hello, About two weeks ago I finished strong antibiotics Clindamycin and Medazol (not sure of other names). While on them I did have diarrhoea and this has...

Hello, About two weeks ago I finished strong antibiotics Clindamycin and Medazol...

Sneedle

•1 year ago

46 Replies

Update on bloods

Hi all, I posted a couple of weeks ago as my blood results had dropped slightly from the previous lot 6 months ago and I am feel pretty rotten. GP wouldn't...

Hi all, I posted a couple of weeks ago as my blood results had dropped slightly...

PurpleChez

•1 year ago

22 Replies

Best vitamin D without prescription?

Hi all,Just a quick question really. I keep getting low vitamin D (33 to 38) is usual, which my GP usually addresses with a prescription, but he has put a note...

Hi all,Just a quick question really. I keep getting low vitamin D (33 to 38) is ...

Blue_feather

•1 year ago

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Late Expectations

Long story short...lifelong dieter - slow metabolism. Postmenopausal weight shot up 30kg not helped by post viral fatigue. Always in calorie deficit....

Long story short...lifelong dieter - slow metabolism. Postmenopausal weight shot...

Caffeinefreezone

•1 year ago

14 Replies

London Endocrinologist

Hi,I was recently diagnosed as hypothyroid and I'm on levothyroxine. I'm planning to conceive so my GP has agreed to refer me to an endocrinologist. I have the...

Hi,I was recently diagnosed as hypothyroid and I'm on levothyroxine. I'm plannin...

Cassav

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Cardiologist York. UK. Has anyone had dealings with him?

I realise I will need to be Privately messaged by anyone with information. I have just come across Dr. Gupta and his work about how thyroid issues affect the...

I realise I will need to be Privately messaged by anyone with information. I ha...

arTistapple

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Add t3 now or increase thyroxine by 12.5 mg for 6 weeks and then see about T3 ?

had some great advise on here but still got anxiety it is getting a bit better Am on 125 mg levo accord 7 weeks on this dose Am on HRT 5 weeks Thyroid...

had some great advise on here but still got anxiety it is getting a bit better ...

Sarahpoppe232

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Infant Hyperthyroidism

Has anyone had an infant 👶 (<= 6 months) with hyperthyroidism? What was the diagnosis and how did they proceed to treat it (if they did)? I went hyperthyroid...

Has anyone had an infant 👶 (<= 6 months) with hyperthyroidism? What was the dia...

Curious123

•1 year ago

10 Replies

More confused

Hello again Test results March 2023 TSH ) 0.01 (0.27-4.2) FT4 21.2 (12-22) FT3 6.1 (3.1-6.8) Latest TSH...

Hello again Test results March 2023 TSH ) 0.01 (0.27-4.2) FT4 21.2 (12-22) ...

wisewoman108

•1 year ago

19 Replies

On a trip to Glasgow from the US--forgot my thyroid medication

Any advice how to get an emergency supply? I take Mylan brand 88 micrograms. Thanks!

Any advice how to get an emergency supply? I take Mylan brand 88 micrograms. Th...

maryg1947

•1 year ago

1 Reply

on a trip and forgot my thyroid medication

I'm in Glasgow for two weeks from the USA and I forgot my levothyroxine. Any advice how to proceed? I am on 88 micrograms made by Mylan (see image). I have...

I'm in Glasgow for two weeks from the USA and I forgot my levothyroxine. Any adv...

maryg1947

•1 year ago

18 Replies

levothyroxine

I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid in April, i was initially put on 100mg of levothyroxide and dose has been increased steadily and am now on 175mg of...

I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid in April, i was initially put on 100mg ...

alansing

•1 year ago

22 Replies

spatone iron supplement.

Hi there. I’m new to this blog and very glad to be here. I have Hashimotos for 20+ years and have been treated with Levothyroxine. My symptoms have worsened...

Hi there. I’m new to this blog and very glad to be here. I have Hashimotos for 2...

Grinchy57

•1 year ago

8 Replies

TO BLOOD TEST OR NOT TO BLOOD TEST?

So… I've been finding it very difficult to be consistent with my dose of late. 4 months ago medichecks blood test results on 125/100 levo pr day were...

So… I've been finding it very difficult to be consistent with my dose of late. ...

woofa27

•1 year ago

27 Replies

Help with test results please

Hi, I had a parathyroidectomy in January. Post op blood test in February had my TSH at 22.64 mU/L (range 0.35-5.5) & my T4 10.7 pmol/L (range 10.5-21.0) I...

Hi, I had a parathyroidectomy in January. Post op blood test in February had ...

Vivirose

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Low Ferritin

Hello, I have discovered that my ferritin levels are very low. I would prefer not to take Ferrous Fumerate and wondered if anybody had any suggestions for an...

Hello, I have discovered that my ferritin levels are very low. I would prefer n...

figster

•1 year ago

24 Replies

Why extreme food allergies are on the rise – and what we can do about them

We have a regular stream of posts where members discuss allergy issues. Sometimes, quite often, starting since being diagnosed and treated with a thyroid...

We have a regular stream of posts where members discuss allergy issues. Sometime...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

39 Replies

Been off both levo & T3 now for nearly 4 months, and can't get back on them

Hi, I posted a while ago, and received some excellent advice but since then things have got a whole lot worse and I am now almost completely housebound and...

Hi, I posted a while ago, and received some excellent advice but since then thi...

GP46

•1 year ago

63 Replies

Update blood results via Medichecks

After a change in medication & wanting to find out bit levels & if autoimmune antibodies decided on Medichecks as a hospital nearby & able to book early...

After a change in medication & wanting to find out bit levels & if autoimmune an...

Humphre

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Paper showing suppressed TSH does NOT cause osteoporosis.

Hello all- Does anyone have any research papers specifically proving no connection between suppressed TSH and osteoporosis. I have the @diogenes one about...

Hello all- Does anyone have any research papers specifically proving no connect...

LucyYoga

•1 year ago

32 Replies

Advice on recent thyroid and liver results please

currently on 125mg thyroxine And 30mg liothyroinne daily Serum free T4 - 12. Range 12-22 Serum TSH- 0.02mU/L range 0.27-4.2 Serum free T3- 4.8 Range...

currently on 125mg thyroxine And 30mg liothyroinne daily Serum free T4 - 12....

Suin

•1 year ago

22 Replies

Hydrocortisone and LDN?

Hi all, wondering if anyone has tried hydrocortisone and LDN at the same time? I've just started low-dose HC for very low cortisol (ahead of adding T3 to T4...

Hi all, wondering if anyone has tried hydrocortisone and LDN at the same time? I...

seveneleven

•1 year ago

4 Replies

HASHIMOTIOS and SULENT REFLUX

HiHas anyone been diagnosed with silent reflux. Never heard of it before. Saw GP with sore thyroid, restricted feeling in throat, wheezy. He examined all obs,...

HiHas anyone been diagnosed with silent reflux. Never heard of it before. Saw GP...

turkeydinner

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Do I need a medication?

I have suspected having a under active thyroid but my GP has years just been monitoring it. I have all the symptoms for under active thyroid and my recent...

I have suspected having a under active thyroid but my GP has years just been mon...

Lellu

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Vitamin K2 - oil

I've been using Vitamaze Vitamin K2 but I need to order a replacement and it's out of stock. What other K2 products are people using? I don't want one with...

I've been using Vitamaze Vitamin K2 but I need to order a replacement and it's o...

FancyPants54

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Possible for me to get TSH in range?

I was diagnosed years ago with these numbers TSH 5.6 Ft4 12 (10-19.8) Ft3 3.8 (3.5-6.5) On 87,5+20 TSH 0.01 Ft4 17 (12-22) Ft3 5.2 (3.5-6.5) Am now...

I was diagnosed years ago with these numbers TSH 5.6 Ft4 12 (10-19.8) Ft3 3....

lisan1

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Symptoms back

I have been on levothyrixine for years 50mg. My last tsh was 4.9 I am due test next week I have lost most of eyebrows again and I'm really worried about memory...

I have been on levothyrixine for years 50mg. My last tsh was 4.9 I am due test n...

bellsjet

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Recent blood tests , Vit B 12 and folic acid

I have hypothyroidism and presently take Thyroxine (accord) 50 micrograms alt days and 100micrograms alt days. I presently do not take any supplements and...

I have hypothyroidism and presently take Thyroxine (accord) 50 micrograms alt da...

Syrupafigs

•1 year ago

16 Replies

NDT gone bad

Need some advice, NDT seems to have gone bad out here in Australia. My hair is growing throw at the roots course, dry skin, weight gain. Im so over it....

Need some advice, NDT seems to have gone bad out here in Australia. My hair is ...

Rhannii7

•1 year ago

4 Replies

My TSH is 86.500 and free thyroxine 0.18.

I have read so many posts on here, with people posting their levels and I have never seen anybody in high as what mine are showing. Is this like crazy high?...

I have read so many posts on here, with people posting their levels and I have n...

kjadmartin

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for July 2023

Probiotic brand suggestions following strong antibiotics

Update on bloods

Best vitamin D without prescription?

Late Expectations

London Endocrinologist

Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Cardiologist York. UK. Has anyone had dealings with him?

Add t3 now or increase thyroxine by 12.5 mg for 6 weeks and then see about T3 ?

Infant Hyperthyroidism

More confused

On a trip to Glasgow from the US--forgot my thyroid medication

on a trip and forgot my thyroid medication

levothyroxine

spatone iron supplement.

TO BLOOD TEST OR NOT TO BLOOD TEST?

Help with test results please

Low Ferritin

Why extreme food allergies are on the rise – and what we can do about them

Been off both levo & T3 now for nearly 4 months, and can't get back on them

Update blood results via Medichecks

Paper showing suppressed TSH does NOT cause osteoporosis.

Advice on recent thyroid and liver results please

Hydrocortisone and LDN?

HASHIMOTIOS and SULENT REFLUX

Do I need a medication?

Vitamin K2 - oil

Possible for me to get TSH in range?

Symptoms back

Recent blood tests , Vit B 12 and folic acid

NDT gone bad

My TSH is 86.500 and free thyroxine 0.18.

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