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Progesterone cream

Hello, I'm just wondering whether anyone can recommend a private doctor in the UK who prescribes progesterone cream please? I am about 4 years postmenopause...

Hello, I'm just wondering whether anyone can recommend a private doctor in the ...

figster

•11 months ago

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Short synacthen test results

I had a second SST in June at the insistence of my endo, and have been meaning to post for comment. My results were:- 8.55am 245 nmol/l 9.25am 592 nmol/l...

I had a second SST in June at the insistence of my endo, and have been meaning t...

CornishChick

•11 months ago

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Affects of flouride on thyroid

This is a very interesting article by Dr. Izabela Wentz on the topic. Had some new info for me....

This is a very interesting article by Dr. Izabela Wentz on the topic. Had some n...

Sharoosz

•11 months ago

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Test Result Guidance Please 🙏

To the wise oricles and sages in the group, please could you guide me with my Atrophic Autoimmune Thyroiditis. Despite waiting soooo long to get a private test...

To the wise oricles and sages in the group, please could you guide me with my At...

SarahFrmKent

•11 months ago

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Endo's blood test approach- advice please?

Hi all,I have been given a trial of T3 from a private Endo with the view of doing a blood test in 8 weeks to check progress. His instruction was to take the...

Hi all,I have been given a trial of T3 from a private Endo with the view of doin...

Thyro12

•11 months ago

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Is blood test for TSH level when taking liothyronine only skewed?

I recall reading somewhere on here that the TSH level when on liothyronine only is not accurate as a diagnosis for increasing/decreasing doses. I have been...

I recall reading somewhere on here that the TSH level when on liothyronine only ...

DandyButch

•11 months ago

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worried after ultrasound

hi all I’ve had under active thyroid for over ten years been taking levothyroxine 75 for a long time I’ve recently had a ultrasound and they told me I have un...

hi all I’ve had under active thyroid for over ten years been taking levothyroxin...

Maxie4444

•11 months ago

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“Levothyroxine therapy is a stronger predictor of SIBO than hypothyroidism”

I’ve just been reading this paper from the World Journal of Gastroenterology: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5296200/ “Levothyroxine therapy and...

I’ve just been reading this paper from the World Journal of Gastroenterology: ht...

bluejourney

•11 months ago

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Sad news - Dr Barry Peatfield

Just saw this.

healthkiwi

•11 months ago

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Recommendations for reliable sources to purchase Armour

Hi, I'm looking for reliable sources to purchase Armour without prescription please. I would be very grateful if you could share any info. I'm in the UK. PM...

Hi, I'm looking for reliable sources to purchase Armour without prescription ple...

Suziej14

•11 months ago

1 Reply

Carnivorous diet

Hello. I have a question. Now is a lot of information on the Internet around the diet, Carnivorous. Many claim this diet alleviates autoimmune symptoms,...

Hello. I have a question. Now is a lot of information on the Internet around t...

olgadimitri

•11 months ago

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No symptom relief from levothyroxine :(

I’ll try and make this as brief as possible but it’s been a long journey. I was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroid in Feb 2023 after TSH was raised...

I’ll try and make this as brief as possible but it’s been a long journey. I wa...

mayz131

•11 months ago

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Private endo recommendation in Wales, please

Hi. I haven't posted for a while as I've moved from England to Wales. I used to see Dr SZ at Gatwick Spire, and am hoping someone could recommend an endo...

Hi. I haven't posted for a while as I've moved from England to Wales. I used to...

strawberryflower

•11 months ago

1 Reply

Anomalous results - please help!

Hi there, My levo was increased to 100mcg on 1 June and tests done following the usual protocol as follows: NHS on 31/7 at 8.30 Medichecks on 1/8 at 9.15...

Hi there, My levo was increased to 100mcg on 1 June and tests done following th...

Italiangirl123

•11 months ago

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Thyroid menopause supplement no hrt

Hi. I've been feeling quite good for a while now but I've had to stop taking HRT.I'm now feeling not fabulous again. I'm looking at all the natural...

Hi. I've been feeling quite good for a while now but I've had to stop taking HRT...

Foggyk

•11 months ago

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Test info

Hi everyone I’ve got bloods due in a few days time,and I usually take my meds at night..Do I skip the dose the night before my blood test in the morning?...

Hi everyone I’ve got bloods due in a few days time,and I usually take my meds ...

oily1601

•11 months ago

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Does anyone have the reference please?

I've just read on another post that we should have a blood test, not only after any change of dose, but also after any change of brand. Does anyone have a...

I've just read on another post that we should have a blood test, not only after ...

AngelRain

•11 months ago

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t3 friendly md in the USA.

I am about to lose my t3 only doctor due to retirement at end of this year. I can’t travel but does anyone know of a MD in the US, that will give you t3 only?...

I am about to lose my t3 only doctor due to retirement at end of this year. I c...

abby3216

•11 months ago

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Expired Thybon still effective for you?

Hey all, I am using up some of expired Thybon from 2021, I think I have seen some posts saying it would be still effective, but wanted to check on here just in...

Hey all, I am using up some of expired Thybon from 2021, I think I have seen som...

Incoguto

•11 months ago

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Thought on T3/T4 dosing

Hi there I'm just reading Antonio Bianco's book - I've know it's been commented on here before. I'm looking for people's views on his suggested T4/T3 dosing ....

Hi there I'm just reading Antonio Bianco's book - I've know it's been commented...

Hashiboy

•11 months ago

67 Replies

Blood test results

Help! I received my blood test results today and had a little panic!! I wondered if I was over medicated. I’m on 50 micrograms Levothyroxine which I realise...

Help! I received my blood test results today and had a little panic!! I wondered...

5ESU

•11 months ago

7 Replies

Adrenal cortex and DHEA supplementing

My recent saliva test showed low DHEA (91 - range 106-300) and low cortisol levels (Diurnal cortisol pattern is consistent with evolving (Phase 2) HPA axis...

My recent saliva test showed low DHEA (91 - range 106-300) and low cortisol leve...

Andie222

•11 months ago

56 Replies

Suggestions regarding the elimination of hypothyroid symptoms

55 year old male, Have been taking Levothyroxine for 10 years when first diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. My current dosage is 75mcg and 100 mcg on alternate...

55 year old male, Have been taking Levothyroxine for 10 years when first diagnos...

Ogbourne

•11 months ago

24 Replies

Help with results

hi, can someone advise me on my wife’s numbers. Doctor has her on 25mg . Diagnosed 6 months ago. This is her second bloods last week. Doctor say no need for...

hi, can someone advise me on my wife’s numbers. Doctor has her on 25mg . Diagno...

Bigfraz76

•11 months ago

26 Replies

T3 brands available on private prescription in the U.K.

Good afternoon everyone, Hope you are all as well as can be. I see a private endocrinologist who prescribes my NDT and T3. Currently, the T3 brand is...

Good afternoon everyone, Hope you are all as well as can be. I see a privat...

Ihave3kids

•11 months ago

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Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)

Hello, I am looking for some explanation on the above diagnosis. I got bloods done last week which showed my results as having low white blood cells, a high...

Hello, I am looking for some explanation on the above diagnosis. I got bloods...

Creammaxwell

•11 months ago

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What tests should I take?

Female age 72. Sleeping has been a problem for many years, a bit better after starting to take Selenium. Cold feet and bottom again for a few years,...

Female age 72. Sleeping has been a problem for many years, a bit better after st...

Hidden

•11 months ago

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Anyone who split levothyroxine?

Anyone who split their levothyroxine during the day? How do you split and did it affect your TSH and if so did tsh increase or decrease?

Anyone who split their levothyroxine during the day? How do you split and did it...

lisan1

•11 months ago

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Thyroid cancer

I have a close friend who’s just been diagnosed with thyroid cancer so is waiting for surgery. She has been told this is not the worst cancer to get and it...

I have a close friend who’s just been diagnosed with thyroid cancer so is waitin...

sidneymark70

•11 months ago

11 Replies

Sources of T3

I was getting T3 via a relative in Cyprus, but they can no longer do this. Can anyone PM me with information on where to buy T3. Also, can it be bought in...

I was getting T3 via a relative in Cyprus, but they can no longer do this. Can ...

Vvap

•11 months ago

2 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for September 2023

Progesterone cream

Short synacthen test results

Affects of flouride on thyroid

Test Result Guidance Please 🙏

Endo's blood test approach- advice please?

Is blood test for TSH level when taking liothyronine only skewed?

worried after ultrasound

“Levothyroxine therapy is a stronger predictor of SIBO than hypothyroidism”

Sad news - Dr Barry Peatfield

Recommendations for reliable sources to purchase Armour

Carnivorous diet

No symptom relief from levothyroxine :(

Private endo recommendation in Wales, please

Anomalous results - please help!

Thyroid menopause supplement no hrt

Test info

Does anyone have the reference please?

t3 friendly md in the USA.

Expired Thybon still effective for you?

Thought on T3/T4 dosing

Blood test results

Adrenal cortex and DHEA supplementing

Suggestions regarding the elimination of hypothyroid symptoms

Help with results

T3 brands available on private prescription in the U.K.

Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)

What tests should I take?

Anyone who split levothyroxine?

Thyroid cancer

Sources of T3

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