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thyroid / vitamin results

hello , Haven’t posted here for a while . I am on 2 grains of NDT and having hypothyroidism/ Hashimotos. Recently I have done thyroid test and vitamins ....

hello , Haven’t posted here for a while . I am on 2 grains of NDT and having hy...

Ari3

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Serum B12 versus active B12

Dear members My GP results for serum B12 on 21st June showed 832 ng/l (197-771). My active B12 from Medichecks on 25th Sept is 70.8 (37.5-188). Do I need...

Dear members My GP results for serum B12 on 21st June showed 832 ng/l (197-771)...

Eton

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Vitamin - Mineral Interactions

https://deannaminich.com/top-vitamin-mineral-interactions-you-need-to-know-about/

https://deannaminich.com/top-vitamin-mineral-interactions-you-need-to-know-about...

Sami-M

•1 year ago

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Raising Low Sodium Levels

Hi beautiful people! I have this ongoing issue with low sodium levels. It's been below the reference range by 1-2 points over the last 4 weeks in 2 tests...

Hi beautiful people! I have this ongoing issue with low sodium levels. It's be...

Juliet_22

•1 year ago

4 Replies

DUTCH Practitioner

I am thinking of having a DUTCH test due to low cortisol and chronic insomnia. I contacted DUTCH but they’re unable to give me a UK practitioner’s details due...

I am thinking of having a DUTCH test due to low cortisol and chronic insomnia. I...

CornishChick

•1 year ago

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medichecks test postal timings

My test arrived today. I'm sure I read on here not to post back on Thurs/Friday. Would anyone who knows please let me know. Many thanks.

My test arrived today. I'm sure I read on here not to post back on Thurs/Friday....

Jamima

•1 year ago

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Dr Tofts article

Hi could somebody please send me a link or tell me how to get hold of the article relating to TSH levels,I’m seeing my GP on Monday and she thinks it is fine...

Hi could somebody please send me a link or tell me how to get hold of the articl...

Doublevision

•1 year ago

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October 2023 - Current NHS Drug Tariff Liothyronine Prices

The October 2023 NHS Drug Tariff has been published and my blog has been updated. The tariff price for Liothyronine 5microgram tablets has dropped to 12300...

The October 2023 NHS Drug Tariff has been published and my blog has been updated...

helvella

Administrator•1 year ago

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Please could I have some advice about “normal” vitamin levels?

I have just had some bloods done by my GP, all of which are in the normal range. Some are low in range and I would be grateful for any recommendations,...

I have just had some bloods done by my GP, all of which are in the normal range....

Mollyfan

•1 year ago

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Endocrinologist Visit - result, totally wrecked!

Before TSH 0.05 [0.3 - 4.5] FT4. 23.0 [10.0 - 22.0] FT3. 3.6 [3.1 - 6.8] After TSH 65.02 [0.3 - 4.5] FT4 1.3 [9.6 - 21.5] FT3 1.5 [3.1 - 6.8] 1....

Before TSH 0.05 [0.3 - 4.5] FT4. 23.0 [10.0 - 22.0] FT3. 3.6 [3.1 - 6.8] ...

Kazania

•1 year ago

32 Replies

Private purchase of T3

Hi can anyone message me directly about where I can purchase T3 please. Thanks

Hi can anyone message me directly about where I can purchase T3 please. Thanks ...

Zeph43

•1 year ago

1 Reply

thyroid results

TSH 1.02 Free T3 3.9 Free T4 21.1 I take thyroxine 100 mg 5 days and 2 days 75mg D3+K2 spray Amitriptyline 5 mg night only for fibromyalgia Asked to...

TSH 1.02 Free T3 3.9 Free T4 21.1 I take thyroxine 100 mg 5 days and 2 days ...

PJ39

•1 year ago

20 Replies

Another! GP appt. Tips for making the best of it please?

I posted on Monday about my experience of not having my low but still apparently "normal" vit B12 etc levels not taken seriously and ignoring the fact I have a...

I posted on Monday about my experience of not having my low but still apparently...

TheSnufkin

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Ashwagandha good or bad!

Is Ashwagandha good or bad for hypo(hashis)?? The only thing that I notice when taking it is that I feel more sleepier in a morning! Is that a good or bad...

Is Ashwagandha good or bad for hypo(hashis)?? The only thing that I notice when...

ThyroidObsessed

•1 year ago

7 Replies

NDT, nighttime/before bed dosing. Waking up with a swollen face.

Hi everybody, I’ve started taking my big dose (60mg) og NDT before bed. I’ve now begun to experience, waking up with a somewhat swollen face in the morning....

Hi everybody, I’ve started taking my big dose (60mg) og NDT before bed. I’ve n...

HypoGuy96

•1 year ago

1 Reply

How to update profile.

Hello everyone,I'm just having a complete brainstorm here.I'm trying to add a bit more on the end of my profile.Updated info,and I can't remember how to do...

Hello everyone,I'm just having a complete brainstorm here.I'm trying to add a bi...

Cavapoochonowner

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Monitor My Health Ranges (Active B12)

I hope my message finds you all as well as can be on your thyroid health journeys. I have a quick question regarding the above and their Active B12 range....

I hope my message finds you all as well as can be on your thyroid health journey...

HealthStarDust

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Armour advice

I have been prescribed Armour 60mg to take 1.5 grains am and 1 grain In the afternoon. This replaces 100mg levo and 20mg Lio. I felt good for a week and...

I have been prescribed Armour 60mg to take 1.5 grains am and 1 grain In the a...

Mazzer

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Full thyroidectomy

This is my first time I’m posting on this forum. I had Graves’ disease was on carbimozle. 2017 diagnosed. Relapsed 2021. I had my full thyroidectomy nearly 8...

This is my first time I’m posting on this forum. I had Graves’ disease was on ca...

Rum9

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Advice on my array of recommended supplements (per endocrinologist”s recommendations)

Hello I have been seeing a private endocrinologist - I have employee health insurance - as I have been experiencing some fluctuations in my T4/3 and TSH over...

Hello I have been seeing a private endocrinologist - I have employee health in...

Hidden

•1 year ago

51 Replies

Help and advice with my thyroid results.

Hi, I'm looking for some help and guidance based upon my recent Thyroid / TSH results. I'm having debilitating pains in my legs, hips and lower back....

Hi, I'm looking for some help and guidance based upon my recent Thyroid / TSH r...

Maisie87

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Armour Thyroid back to Levo

Hi Everyone , I’m needing some advice in readiness for my appointment with my GP this Thursday please 🙏 I’m currently taking 1/2 grain of Armour Thyroid...

Hi Everyone , I’m needing some advice in readiness for my appointment with my G...

Kisca

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Anyone taking Adrenavive who can explain this result?

Following my very low Regenerus cortisol results, I've been on Adrenavive 2 for about 4 weeks now, no digestive or other problems. I've been working upwards...

Following my very low Regenerus cortisol results, I've been on Adrenavive 2 for ...

Sneedle

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Adrenal cortex thornes

Hi Has anyone had bad side effects to thornes adrenal cortex bovine 50mg I have just started to try it past few days with a new hypoallergenic ndt just 1...

Hi Has anyone had bad side effects to thornes adrenal cortex bovine 50mg I have...

Merlio18

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Selenium

Recommendations please for selenium and dosage?

jodes86baldwin

•1 year ago

47 Replies

FT3 T3 and FT4 T4

I am having my blood tested in a few days and would like to know which is more important to have tested ..........the "free" versions of T3 and T4 .........or...

I am having my blood tested in a few days and would like to know which is more i...

aptucxet

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Alpro Almond Milk..... why do they do this? Any chemists have words of advice?

I stopped having cow's milk sometime ago and have been very happy using Alpro Almond milk instead. It contains Vitamins D2, E, B2 and B12 and calcium as shown...

I stopped having cow's milk sometime ago and have been very happy using Alpro Al...

goingholiday

•1 year ago

28 Replies

Too much levo or T3?

I’ve been on a 50mcg levo dose for just over 6 weeks and introduced t3 at 3mcg increasing up to 9mcg over that time. I was previously taking 2-3 metavive I per...

I’ve been on a 50mcg levo dose for just over 6 weeks and introduced t3 at 3mcg i...

Jamima

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Update on “Must my NHS GP prescribe Levothyroxine?”

First of all, thank you to everyone who commented on my post at the weekend....

WaystarRoyco

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Anyone have MY GP app?

Don't know if it has always been there but just nosing about and found all the tests and therapies offered on a private pay for it basis. And people think...

Don't know if it has always been there but just nosing about and found all the...

Polo22

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for September 2023

thyroid / vitamin results

Serum B12 versus active B12

Vitamin - Mineral Interactions

Raising Low Sodium Levels

DUTCH Practitioner

medichecks test postal timings

Dr Tofts article

October 2023 - Current NHS Drug Tariff Liothyronine Prices

Please could I have some advice about “normal” vitamin levels?

Endocrinologist Visit - result, totally wrecked!

Private purchase of T3

thyroid results

Another! GP appt. Tips for making the best of it please?

Ashwagandha good or bad!

NDT, nighttime/before bed dosing. Waking up with a swollen face.

How to update profile.

Monitor My Health Ranges (Active B12)

Armour advice

Full thyroidectomy

Advice on my array of recommended supplements (per endocrinologist”s recommendations)

Help and advice with my thyroid results.

Armour Thyroid back to Levo

Anyone taking Adrenavive who can explain this result?

Adrenal cortex thornes

Selenium

FT3 T3 and FT4 T4

Alpro Almond Milk..... why do they do this? Any chemists have words of advice?

Too much levo or T3?

Update on “Must my NHS GP prescribe Levothyroxine?”

Anyone have MY GP app?

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