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Tirosint

Dear all I have been reading posts on and off since I "joined" this forum, and see that a lot of good advice and support has been given. But have never taken...

Dear all I have been reading posts on and off since I "joined" this forum, and s...

Rara8

•10 months ago

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Shoulder pain and stiffness

in the last few months I have been experiencing a lot of pain in the base of my neck, across my shoulders and in my shoulder joints. I also have really tight...

in the last few months I have been experiencing a lot of pain in the base of my ...

5219

•10 months ago

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T3 trial and latest blood test results

4 weeks ago I started a 3 month trial of T3. I am now taking 50mcg Levothyroxine and 25mcg Liothyronine (the latter split into 2 doses approximately 12 hours...

4 weeks ago I started a 3 month trial of T3. I am now taking 50mcg Levothyroxi...

Ogbourne

•10 months ago

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Long time member advice required on recent thyroid blood test after starting HRT.

I’m just after some advice on my recent blood test I had taken myself. I know the drill no levo 24 hours before. NDT gap of 8 hours. Vitamins stoped week...

I’m just after some advice on my recent blood test I had taken myself. I know t...

Peanut31

•10 months ago

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re: where to buy ndt

hello all. I am wanting to purchase ndt. Any links or advice for where i can get a genuine product? Many thanks

hello all. I am wanting to purchase ndt. Any links or advice for where i can ge...

Fakrah

•10 months ago

1 Reply

Thyroid S - still struggling

I started on Thyroid S two years ago, having previously been on TR.Mann. I am still struggling with it, wondering how others are doing? Would love to...

I started on Thyroid S two years ago, having previously been on TR.Mann. I am s...

Margo

•10 months ago

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Achilles reflex

I know that a slow Achilles reflex can be a symptom of hypothyroidism. It’s not something I had ever thought about until I was diagnosed six months ago with a...

I know that a slow Achilles reflex can be a symptom of hypothyroidism. It’s not...

Chrysali

•10 months ago

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GP appointment

After my blood tests a few weeks back, the advice on here was to increase levo by 25 mg, I had some spare levo so did this, contacted my GP to say I wanted the...

After my blood tests a few weeks back, the advice on here was to increase levo b...

Dawney63

•10 months ago

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TPO AB 500

Hi! I was treating my thyroid for years, and in 2020, my endocrinologist assured me that everything was fine. However, she advised me to start planning for a...

Hi! I was treating my thyroid for years, and in 2020, my endocrinologist assur...

Melonsk

•10 months ago

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itchy skin

Hi everyone I’m new here but was wondering if anyone has any info on itchy skin I was diagnosed with under active thyroid around 20 years ago, I’ve had bouts...

Hi everyone I’m new here but was wondering if anyone has any info on itchy skin ...

Netno

•10 months ago

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bone density issues with suppressed tsh

hi all my Dr is concerned at my suppressed tsh and wants me to reduce my meds despite my t3/t4 being healthily in range. She says a suppressed tsh will...

hi all my Dr is concerned at my suppressed tsh and wants me to reduce my meds d...

Knackeredandcross

•10 months ago

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Endocrinologist nightmare!!!!

Hi , I've not posted for a little while but I had a unforgettable experience this week with a NHS endocrinologist I thought I need to share to see if I can...

Hi , I've not posted for a little while but I had a unforgettable experience thi...

Hidden

•10 months ago

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Medichecks hormone test. Any thoughts?

I’ve been on thyroid replacement for about six years now and starting to feel that quite soon I will have improved as much as I’m going to and I’m wondering if...

I’ve been on thyroid replacement for about six years now and starting to feel th...

Noelnoel

•10 months ago

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Thyroid functional medicine practitioner needed.

Please could any of you recommend a good practitioner as above, based in the Uk. Please pm me if this is not allowed on the forum. Much appreciated!

Please could any of you recommend a good practitioner as above, based in the Uk....

FoxyTed

•10 months ago

1 Reply

[T3] Tips on taking T3

Hello, Right now I'm taking T4 along with T3, how should I go about taking the T3? Right now I'm taking 10mcg in the morning and 10mcg in the afternoon. Can...

Hello, Right now I'm taking T4 along with T3, how should I go about taking th...

greg233

•10 months ago

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Why TSH alone should not be used again - another bit of science

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214623719301528 This was posted in the ITT group on FB and is certainly of interest, especially the...

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214623719301528 This was ...

samaja

•10 months ago

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Eltroxin - Has ingredients changed since Autumn 🍂 2021 in UK 🇬🇧

Hello 👋 Everyone , I have posted here before ☺️ I was just checking has Eltroxin ( Mercury Pharma ) changed its formulation since around Autumn 2021 ?...

Hello 👋 Everyone , I have posted here before ☺️ I was just checking has Elt...

Kisca

•10 months ago

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Help understanding my blood test results.

Hi M54 Have been diagnosed with underactive thyroid for about 4 years now. Symptoms were fatigue, insomnia, depression,feeling cold all the time.However lately...

Hi M54 Have been diagnosed with underactive thyroid for about 4 years now. Sympt...

gerrycrilley1

•10 months ago

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results…help please…

My History so far: 18th May 2023 NHS : t4 9 (7-17) tsh 4.73 (0.20-4.50) 23 May started a trial of levo 50mcg: had weird hip pain at first on levo, but...

My History so far: 18th May 2023 NHS : t4 9 (7-17) tsh 4.73 (0.20-4.50) 23...

JoJoloveschocolate

•10 months ago

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Can I eat 6 hours before thyroid test if I don't care about T4?

Hi there! I have an NDT thyroid blood test tomorrow morning at 9:00 am. I have read as many posts as I can to understand how to have the most accurate results...

Hi there! I have an NDT thyroid blood test tomorrow morning at 9:00 am. I have r...

The-Wasp

•10 months ago

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blood results low platelets?

Hi all am new here I have some other conditions but am wondering if anyone can please freely comment on if there is something that stands out with the...

Hi all am new here I have some other conditions but am wondering if anyone can ...

Potsiegal

•10 months ago

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Devastated! What now?

Dear friends Does this mean thyroid is not causing all my horrible symptoms? Received letter today from my private Endo apt…..copy to my GP. This was...

Dear friends Does this mean thyroid is not causing all my horrible symptoms? ...

FoxyTed

•10 months ago

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My blood results after 9 weeks on 100mcg

Here are my results they were taken as per protocol nothing for 24hrs and I don’t take biotin. The Medichecks Doctor thinks I’m overactive. TSH - 0.011...

Here are my results they were taken as per protocol nothing for 24hrs and I don’...

ockerdoc

•10 months ago

28 Replies

White Blood cell count

Hi, I have hypothyroidism. Have been on meds for past 10 years but last 12 months feel medication not working. My bloods have mentioned low whitelblood...

Hi, I have hypothyroidism. Have been on meds for past 10 years but last 12 mon...

cathybu

•10 months ago

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Cortisol results

Hi :) I would like to ask for help. I did 4 point saliva cortisol test because I still had problems with t3 medications and attached are my results. Please, do...

Hi :) I would like to ask for help. I did 4 point saliva cortisol test because I...

MartinaM

•10 months ago

13 Replies

prescription help with brands

Hi I was previously on Novothyral which is levothyroxine matriculation and liothyroninum natricun my uk nhs go has now took over this am looking to see what...

Hi I was previously on Novothyral which is levothyroxine matriculation and lioth...

Joannak

•10 months ago

3 Replies

hair dye/hair loss,

hi everyone, I’ve got any hair appointments next week to have my half head roots done, this would be my first hair appointment since diagnosis, and although...

hi everyone, I’ve got any hair appointments next week to have my half head roots...

Gemmab1982

•10 months ago

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High TSH, increasing TPO antibodies, latest results!

Hi everyone! I'll be a pin cushion by the time I'm done doing these home blood tests..... So I decided to do the full health plus tpo from Monitor My Health...

Hi everyone! I'll be a pin cushion by the time I'm done doing these home blood t...

Mummybear0213

•11 months ago

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Monitor My Health

When is the best day to take my blood sample once I receive a pack if I use Monitor My Health. I remember some advice on here regarding a specific day to...

When is the best day to take my blood sample once I receive a pack if I use Mon...

Sailing14

•11 months ago

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B12,Ferritin and Folate levels

I decided to check my levels for first time since January this year.They have come back in “normal range” but I’m not very clued up on vitamins and any input...

I decided to check my levels for first time since January this year.They have co...

SovietSong

•11 months ago

2 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2023

Tirosint

Shoulder pain and stiffness

T3 trial and latest blood test results

Long time member advice required on recent thyroid blood test after starting HRT.

re: where to buy ndt

Thyroid S - still struggling

Achilles reflex

GP appointment

TPO AB 500

itchy skin

bone density issues with suppressed tsh

Endocrinologist nightmare!!!!

Medichecks hormone test. Any thoughts?

Thyroid functional medicine practitioner needed.

[T3] Tips on taking T3

Why TSH alone should not be used again - another bit of science

Eltroxin - Has ingredients changed since Autumn 🍂 2021 in UK 🇬🇧

Help understanding my blood test results.

results…help please…

Can I eat 6 hours before thyroid test if I don't care about T4?

blood results low platelets?

Devastated! What now?

My blood results after 9 weeks on 100mcg

White Blood cell count

Cortisol results

prescription help with brands

hair dye/hair loss,

High TSH, increasing TPO antibodies, latest results!

Monitor My Health

B12,Ferritin and Folate levels

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