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2 years post-thyroidectomy - Struggling with Tirosint and finding the right dose

Hi, To make a long storyshort, after a sever hyperthyroidism and toxic goiter, I got my thyroid removed 2 years ago. I started with Levothyroxine - 88mg ,...

Hi, To make a long storyshort, after a sever hyperthyroidism and toxic goiter...

Sophie4506

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Hypothyroidism

I now have my original blood test (only TSH) from 9th May 2023, after which I was sent immediately to the doctor and put on 100 mg of (Accord) Levothyroxine....

I now have my original blood test (only TSH) from 9th May 2023, after which I wa...

Dakota1234

•1 year ago

4 Replies

How long does it take for NDT Thyroid-S to leave your system?

I've got to book in for my annual blood test with my GP. I had my thyroid fully removed in 2008 & I'm on T3 only 20mcg 3 X day.A few months ago I swapped to...

I've got to book in for my annual blood test with my GP. I had my thyroid fully...

Lily905

•1 year ago

59 Replies

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The case against Advanz Pharma

In case anyone wishes to comment re the tribunal final decision, I'm posting this. The case against Advanz Pharma and its previous owners by the...

In case anyone wishes to comment re the tribunal final decision, I'm posting thi...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

26 Replies

Hypothyroidism

Hi, diagnosed in 2017 after feeling unwell for many years. Was still unwell in t4 thyroxine, caused me to have pre diabetes and high blood pressure after...

Hi, diagnosed in 2017 after feeling unwell for many years. Was still unwell in ...

BrownBella

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Headlines/chapters of our upcoming eBook

I thought it might be useful to give TUK readers the chapter headlines we will use in the upcoming eBook, giving an indication of the scope of it and the...

I thought it might be useful to give TUK readers the chapter headlines we will u...

diogenes

Remembering•1 year ago

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Am I wrong

So just a little info. I am currently on 125mg levo. Was on 100mg till last August. I have been tired all the time. After the increase they did another blood...

So just a little info. I am currently on 125mg levo. Was on 100mg till last Augu...

shelly2510

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Adrenal Insuffiency?

I'm hoping someone in the know on adrenals could offer some advice. A couple of weeks ago I was very unwell with chest pains, shortness of breath especially...

I'm hoping someone in the know on adrenals could offer some advice. A couple of...

Sparklingsunshine

•1 year ago

8 Replies

levo with statin

Is it safe for me to use atorvastatin, a statin medication, to lower my cholesterol levels while also taking levothyroxine?

Is it safe for me to use atorvastatin, a statin medication, to lower my choleste...

Abdullahdalmar

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Blood test results

I have so little faith in my surgery these days, and because I was feeling really drained I did a home anemia test. The result was abnormal, so I contacted the...

I have so little faith in my surgery these days, and because I was feeling reall...

Suziscrews

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Private Prescriptions

In my ignorance, I thought that when you had a private prescription you paid for the actual cost of the drugs and when you had an NHS prescription you paid...

In my ignorance, I thought that when you had a private prescription you paid for...

Hidden

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Thyroid Gland Swelling etc...

Hi, I think my thyroid gland may be a little inflamed. Over the past 4 - 5 days the area around my gland has felt a little achy. It comes and goes, and is...

Hi, I think my thyroid gland may be a little inflamed. Over the past 4 - 5 days...

joey82

•1 year ago

2 Replies

repeat blood test re U&E's

hiya, i received a phone call regarding my blood test (from yesterday) and I have been told the dr needs to repeat my U&E's but no explanation. can anyone...

hiya, i received a phone call regarding my blood test (from yesterday) and I hav...

sussie666

•1 year ago

1 Reply

itching feet

I have recent itching of my feet and hands. Does anyone else with hypothyroidism suffer from this? What are the causes?

I have recent itching of my feet and hands. Does anyone else with hypothyroidis...

Dogknox

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Doctor

can anyone please advise me on how I can get my GP to listen to me? My advanced blood results have come back within range (just) but on this site I have been...

can anyone please advise me on how I can get my GP to listen to me? My advanced...

HappydaysDevon

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Levo Hell Now NDT - How Do I Instigate Tribunial?

Thank you for this forum - it has been a light in dark times. You are all fabulous and I thank you for sharing. I just had 8 months of our hell from day one...

Thank you for this forum - it has been a light in dark times. You are all fabul...

SakaraHare

•1 year ago

22 Replies

Do I need to book UPS collection for Regenerus test?

Hello, I'm going to to do a Saliva Cortisol test tomorrow and am confused about how to return it. In the accompanying leaflet it says to call UPS to arrange...

Hello, I'm going to to do a Saliva Cortisol test tomorrow and am confused about...

Sneedle

•1 year ago

7 Replies

armour

Thank you for answering - great information. Can I ask where you get your armour from please? Do you buy in the UK or have it shipped from the states?

Thank you for answering - great information. Can I ask where you get your armour...

SuzanneHowland

•1 year ago

4 Replies

medication

hi my GP has been ignoring me refusing to give me prescription sai ICB had declined T3 was artherised 6 ago she still refused Been fighting them giving...

hi my GP has been ignoring me refusing to give me prescription sai ICB had decli...

Allergy

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Carnivore diet and autoimmune diseas.

I have been reading about carnivore diet for a few months now, with mostly good reviews... I want to give it a try for 30 days and see what happens. Has anyone...

I have been reading about carnivore diet for a few months now, with mostly good ...

Jman86

•1 year ago

16 Replies

New results! 😮😮😮😁😁😁😁

Guess what?! As of right now, almost 5 weeks in, my tsh is 0.76! 😮😮😮 (0.45-5.33) how is that possible on 50mcg? I'm excited, nonetheless!! Free t4 is 0.95...

Guess what?! As of right now, almost 5 weeks in, my tsh is 0.76! 😮😮😮 (0.45-5....

GreenhouseGal

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Daily dose vs weekly half life - how does this work?

Hi there. I was recently diagnosed with very mild hypothyroidism, which feels like such a relief to explain all my tiredness, depression and unexplained weight...

Hi there. I was recently diagnosed with very mild hypothyroidism, which feels li...

RuthieRuth

•1 year ago

32 Replies

Hello new to this but need to talk to people with same issues. My lastest TSH is 36.8 is this normal

TSH level

Tpink123

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Interesting video - with helpful information

https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-95-hypothyroidism-in-context-thyroid-hormone-basics-hypothyroidism-part-1/ I have a difficult time understanding some of...

https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-95-hypothyroidism-in-context-thyroid-hormo...

Hunny_BEE

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Thyroid testing

Hi again 🙃 Just after a bit of advice re thyroid testing.. I have chronic thyroiditis which is being monitored. It has been left to me to arrange a blood...

Hi again 🙃 Just after a bit of advice re thyroid testing.. I have chronic thyr...

seastardust

•1 year ago

2 Replies

looking for a reliable source

I live in the US so any suggestions where I can order T3 /T4 from would be appreciated. I have a dr that I've been going to on and off for years and he's...

I live in the US so any suggestions where I can order T3 /T4 from would be appre...

Luna1111

•1 year ago

1 Reply

3 grains of Armour Thyroid - a very high dose?

Hi everyone, I posted recently as I was a bit confused by my results - suppressed TSH but both T3 and T4 at bottom of range. Since then my endocrinologist has...

Hi everyone, I posted recently as I was a bit confused by my results - suppress...

ParlourPalm

•1 year ago

12 Replies

I am very rude, found my posts and upon checking haven't responded to peeps Pennyannie and SeasideSusie

so found a post about 8 months old, as always lots of good advice pointers but then for some reason I never responded. I will try to rectify this...

so found a post about 8 months old, as always lots of good advice pointers but ...

Polo22

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Most Recent Test Results

Hi, This is my latest blood results from my GP. It looks to me like I could increase my Levothyroxine from 50mgs to 75mg but I’m a bit anxious about doing this...

Hi, This is my latest blood results from my GP. It looks to me like I could incr...

Bright-eyes

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Does it matter if free t3 and thyroxine are a little over range with no symptoms other than fatigue.

Does it matter if free t3 and thyroxine are a little over range with no symptoms...

Diana49

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2023

2 years post-thyroidectomy - Struggling with Tirosint and finding the right dose

Hypothyroidism

How long does it take for NDT Thyroid-S to leave your system?

The case against Advanz Pharma

Hypothyroidism

Headlines/chapters of our upcoming eBook

Am I wrong

Adrenal Insuffiency?

levo with statin

Blood test results

Private Prescriptions

Thyroid Gland Swelling etc...

repeat blood test re U&E's

itching feet

Doctor

Levo Hell Now NDT - How Do I Instigate Tribunial?

Do I need to book UPS collection for Regenerus test?

armour

medication

Carnivore diet and autoimmune diseas.

New results! 😮😮😮😁😁😁😁

Daily dose vs weekly half life - how does this work?

Hello new to this but need to talk to people with same issues. My lastest TSH is 36.8 is this normal

Interesting video - with helpful information

Thyroid testing

looking for a reliable source

3 grains of Armour Thyroid - a very high dose?

I am very rude, found my posts and upon checking haven't responded to peeps Pennyannie and SeasideSusie

Most Recent Test Results

Does it matter if free t3 and thyroxine are a little over range with no symptoms other than fatigue.

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