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Osteoporosis and Levothyroxine

My osteopenia has become osteoporosis! I have been supplementing with calcium and Vit D3/K2 for years. I have to make a routine GP appointment, no doubt that...

My osteopenia has become osteoporosis! I have been supplementing with calcium an...

pussycatwillow

•5 months ago

20 Replies

Finally got an endocrinology appointment

Hi there everyone!In early January this year I caught COVID and was really rough with it even though I have had all my jabs, come February I was still feeling...

Hi there everyone!In early January this year I caught COVID and was really rough...

unlucky-angler

•5 months ago

8 Replies

Insomnia - Could nightime liothyronine exacerbate it?

Hi, I've just read: https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/148510755/liothyronine-brands-and-insomnia. As ever the answer seems to be "it depends"! Some...

Hi, I've just read: https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/148510755/liothy...

Decant

•5 months ago

13 Replies

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Have found out some info about my medical history

So put in a SAR to see if I could find out anything about my past treatment. My Gp records have Lobectomy listed in my records but surgeon told me he had...

So put in a SAR to see if I could find out anything about my past treatment. M...

Polo22

•5 months ago

16 Replies

Covid and Blood Tests

Hello lovely people. I wasn't given the jab this year and I've recently had a pretty bad dose of Covid (four days of fever at 102, oxygen sats down to 92% at...

Hello lovely people. I wasn't given the jab this year and I've recently had a p...

SilverSavvy

•5 months ago

2 Replies

Anyone taking hydrocortisone with mid-high serum cortisol, but lowish saliva?

Hi All, I am trying to evaluate my options. Next is cortisol. My blood serum is always good, over midrange to high, but saliva tends to be low on a couple of...

Hi All, I am trying to evaluate my options. Next is cortisol. My blood serum is ...

Incoguto

•5 months ago

1 Reply

pills propylthiouracil cannot get them after taking them 40 yrs pharmacies stopped giving them out

I have been taking propylthiouracil for 40 yrs only took brand Wockhardt and RPH as generic made me ill apparently the drug was ok but mixers upset me I have...

I have been taking propylthiouracil for 40 yrs only took brand Wockhardt and RPH...

Teddi63

•5 months ago

4 Replies

Bruxism, botulinum toxin, Hashimoto, anxiety, tension

I have had Hashimoto's Thyroiditis since 2014. I'm 34 years old. In addition I also have diabetes, PCOS and PTSD. I suffer from bruxism, a lot of anxiety, I...

I have had Hashimoto's Thyroiditis since 2014. I'm 34 years old. In addition I ...

Margimet

•5 months ago

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T3 and Afib

My tsh only test hospital took is 1.98 in range. Range on blood test is 0.04-4 I saw cardiologist should have seen the EP but it said one of his team, he said...

My tsh only test hospital took is 1.98 in range. Range on blood test is 0.04-4 ...

Lilylui

•5 months ago

11 Replies

suppressed TSH and high FT4

I’m on thyroxine 100 mcg at the moment. In January I was taking 100 for 2 days and 125 on the 3rd day. My TSH was suppressed, which it has been for years and...

I’m on thyroxine 100 mcg at the moment. In January I was taking 100 for 2 days a...

Tjqui00

•5 months ago

17 Replies

December 2023 - Current NHS Drug Tariff Liothyronine Prices

The December 2023 NHS Drug Tariff has been published and my blog has been updated. Changes from last month The tariff price for Liothyronine...

The December 2023 NHS Drug Tariff has been published and my blog has been update...

helvella

Administrator•5 months ago

11 Replies

4 months post TT

hi everyone! I am writing because I wanted to see if anybody had similar experiences. I am four months post total thyroidectomy, and in the first month or so...

hi everyone! I am writing because I wanted to see if anybody had similar exper...

Rfranzoni

•5 months ago

6 Replies

Over heating over night. Can anyone suggest possible diagnosis please

My friends symptoms are overheating / burning up at night, they wake up as with dehydration to body and brain which then causes brain fog in the morning and...

My friends symptoms are overheating / burning up at night, they wake up as with ...

poppppy

•5 months ago

12 Replies

Ear pain

Hi, I hope youre all as well as can be. I have been having awful earaches and popping in both ears. went to Gp and he said my Eustacian ucian tubes are...

Hi, I hope youre all as well as can be. I have been having awful earaches and p...

bubbatetley

•5 months ago

11 Replies

Thyroid and peri-menopause

Hi, I've had some blood tests done since I started peri-menopause. The symptoms causing me the biggest problems is lack of appetite with brain fog/depression...

Hi, I've had some blood tests done since I started peri-menopause. The symptom...

Probiotic

•5 months ago

4 Replies

Help - high - Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody

Hi I had a private general health blood test as a checkup. My thyroid results are ok but I have a very high level of - Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody. Its...

Hi I had a private general health blood test as a checkup. My thyroid results a...

SteveT3

•5 months ago

11 Replies

very long story…. Need support.

Since a young age, I have had hyperthyroidism. I was treated with carbimazole for years and in 2021 I had radioactive therapy (a radioactive table) for my...

Since a young age, I have had hyperthyroidism. I was treated with carbimazole fo...

Angie10116

•5 months ago

23 Replies

My ERFA delayed in post, not sure what to do.

Hi I am currently taking one grain of ERFA split dose, and 100 mcg of thyroxine daily. I used my last ERFA today, and my new tablets seem to have been...

Hi I am currently taking one grain of ERFA split dose, and 100 mcg of thyroxin...

Spangle15

•5 months ago

2 Replies

New member after advice

I have been have symptoms of Hypothyroidism for almost a decade. Extreme fatigue, weight gain, puffy face, hair very fine and dry etc etc. I have had my...

I have been have symptoms of Hypothyroidism for almost a decade. Extreme fatigue...

Aogg12

•5 months ago

10 Replies

Hypothyroidism worse off with TRT

Hello, I've been on T3 20mcg and T4 75mcg daily for the past year, I started taking TRT (testosterone replacement therapy), initially I felt way better, but...

Hello, I've been on T3 20mcg and T4 75mcg daily for the past year, I started ta...

greg233

•5 months ago

12 Replies

no better no T3 no idea

in this weather thyroid is awful cant get T3 at all easily feel cold n ill -- iron tablets make no difference b12 supplements not much difference what a life...

in this weather thyroid is awful cant get T3 at all easily feel cold n ill -- ir...

Vasiliki99

•5 months ago

5 Replies

Soya Lecithin 1200mg

Hi all I am having issues with my gallbladder and have been recommended to take Soya Lecithin. I know that some people experience issues taking Soya but has...

Hi all I am having issues with my gallbladder and have been recommended to take...

Lindsayf

•5 months ago

3 Replies

What to tell GP about getting private T3 meds and that I understand any risks of low TSH!

Hi everyone, After continuing to be symptomatic and increasingly exhausted I have gone down the private route to trial T3 for 3 months. I’ve just started so...

Hi everyone, After continuing to be symptomatic and increasingly exhausted I h...

Slowrunner1208

•5 months ago

6 Replies

heart beats stronger

hello I’ve been on levothyroxine now since October all be good , but now I notice after about an hour of taking 100mg I feel my heart beating stronger feeling...

hello I’ve been on levothyroxine now since October all be good , but now I notic...

Prosecco1997

•5 months ago

24 Replies

Replacement therapy and TSH levels

I have primary hypothyroidism after RAI 35years ago.I feel good on 200mg with a surpressed TSH Meds have been reduced again and my TSH is on the way up it’s...

I have primary hypothyroidism after RAI 35years ago.I feel good on 200mg with a ...

AustinHealeySprite

•5 months ago

35 Replies

anxiety exhaustion

being told my anxiety and exhaustion all relates to mental health. But I think I may have issues with thyroid. In aug 2022 had full removal of thyroid and...

being told my anxiety and exhaustion all relates to mental health. But I think I...

Cbreeze1961

•5 months ago

12 Replies

Getting my prescription….

I currently live in a rural area in South west Scotland, I am prescribed both Levo & Lio as my thyroid was removed a few years ago….but actually getting the...

I currently live in a rural area in South west Scotland, I am prescribed both Le...

WobblyX

•5 months ago

3 Replies

Nausea on Levothyroxine

Has anybody felt more nauseous in general after beginning Levo. I’m definitely feeling this way generally..I’m taking kefir etc that’s helping a bit but it’s...

Has anybody felt more nauseous in general after beginning Levo. I’m definitely f...

ockerdoc

•5 months ago

8 Replies

Floppy Sphincter?

Hello again everyone. I'm still trying to find a way through my hiatus hernia/inflamed oesophagus problem. The high dose of PPI's actually made it worse and...

Hello again everyone. I'm still trying to find a way through my hiatus hernia/...

Puddleperson

•5 months ago

19 Replies

Thoughts!

So I have been looking into lots of way to healing the thyroid and coming off the thyroxine. Has anyone ever successfully managed to do this. I have been...

So I have been looking into lots of way to healing the thyroid and coming off th...

jodes86baldwin

•5 months ago

77 Replies

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All posts for November 2023

Osteoporosis and Levothyroxine

Finally got an endocrinology appointment

Insomnia - Could nightime liothyronine exacerbate it?

Have found out some info about my medical history

Covid and Blood Tests

Anyone taking hydrocortisone with mid-high serum cortisol, but lowish saliva?

pills propylthiouracil cannot get them after taking them 40 yrs pharmacies stopped giving them out

Bruxism, botulinum toxin, Hashimoto, anxiety, tension

T3 and Afib

suppressed TSH and high FT4

December 2023 - Current NHS Drug Tariff Liothyronine Prices

4 months post TT

Over heating over night. Can anyone suggest possible diagnosis please

Ear pain

Thyroid and peri-menopause

Help - high - Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody

very long story…. Need support.

My ERFA delayed in post, not sure what to do.

New member after advice

Hypothyroidism worse off with TRT

no better no T3 no idea

Soya Lecithin 1200mg

What to tell GP about getting private T3 meds and that I understand any risks of low TSH!

heart beats stronger

Replacement therapy and TSH levels

anxiety exhaustion

Getting my prescription….

Nausea on Levothyroxine

Floppy Sphincter?

Thoughts!

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