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Britons Turn Into DIY Doctors

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/gp-appointments-booking-nhs-poll-b2471557.html. I wonder if additionally to the difficulty of actually getting an...

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/gp-appointments-booking-nhs-poll-b2471...

Sparklingsunshine

•4 months ago

61 Replies

Incidental 'Large Complex Leision' found during MRI

Hi. I had an MRI scan for some nerve issues in my arm & neck. During the scan they found I had a 'large complex leision' on the left lobe of my thyroid with...

Hi. I had an MRI scan for some nerve issues in my arm & neck. During the scan th...

Kermit78

•4 months ago

16 Replies

Stool Changes

Hi All, Hope you are ok. Anybody had digestive issues with changes to stools, not sure if connected to my hypo, but for the past 3weeks I've had loose stools,...

Hi All, Hope you are ok. Anybody had digestive issues with changes to stools, n...

Happyfairy09

•4 months ago

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Carbimazole Confusion

Hi all Back in March 2023 I had an episode of being unable to walk (ataxia), double vision and numb extremities (fingers). I was admitted to hospital with...

Hi all Back in March 2023 I had an episode of being unable to walk (ataxia), ...

PurpleWizardry

•4 months ago

13 Replies

propranolol

hi, I was given propranolol for my heart rate on Tuesday. My resting heart rate was 90-95, so far it has only gone down to 80-85. Will it go down more at all?...

hi, I was given propranolol for my heart rate on Tuesday. My resting heart rate ...

Kari55

•4 months ago

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Low T4 still.

My FT4 result continues to be quite low, I would welcome advice on my medication. SlowDragon, I think you have commented in the past. I would value your...

My FT4 result continues to be quite low, I would welcome advice on my medication...

Fifteen

•4 months ago

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Hyperthyroidism and bradycardia

Here are my results from 27/11/23. t3. 4.6 (3.5-6.5) T4 9.8 (11.5-22.7) Tsh 2.04. (0.55 - 4.78) I reduced carbimazole to 10mg from 15 when these results...

Here are my results from 27/11/23. t3. 4.6 (3.5-6.5) T4 9.8 (11.5-22.7) Tsh ...

Zoe12

•4 months ago

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Restless leg Syndrome

Hi everyone, does anyone know if there is a link between Hashimotos and Restless Leg Syndrome? Thanks in avance for your thoughts

Hi everyone, does anyone know if there is a link between Hashimotos and Restless...

Pinkisland

•4 months ago

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Tsh range

Please clue me in on the proper tsh goal for patients while on levothyroxine. Is 2.0 to high.

Please clue me in on the proper tsh goal for patients while on levothyroxine. Is...

Dryski

•4 months ago

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Feeling scared and lost :(

Hi everyone! I write this post to seek some guidance/support/advice as I am terrified of what to expect. 😢 I have been feeling completely exhausted over...

Hi everyone! I write this post to seek some guidance/support/advice as I am ter...

Phoenixx25

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Timeliness between testing

Why are some patients waiting 3 months between labs? Don't they retest dose or brand change at 6 to 8 weeks?

Why are some patients waiting 3 months between labs? Don't they retest dose or b...

Dryski

•4 months ago

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Feeling cold despite overactive thyroid

I feel the cold all the time but GPs can't seem to find an issue. I'm currently in a heated home with three jumpers and two pairs of socks on, plus a blanket!...

I feel the cold all the time but GPs can't seem to find an issue. I'm currently ...

Kai_63

•4 months ago

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If it not a Goitre?

If its not a Goitre what could be blocking my windpipe? Just the Goitre symptoms really fits. Hooefully ENT will assist. If not im not sure where to turn. Also...

If its not a Goitre what could be blocking my windpipe? Just the Goitre symptoms...

JCMartin

•4 months ago

12 Replies

Possible over treatment with Levothyroxine

Hi everyone, I’m new to the site. It was suggested that I make a post following a comment I made replying to another post as I may benefit from some guidance...

Hi everyone, I’m new to the site. It was suggested that I make a post following...

Vizslaaddict

•4 months ago

14 Replies

help - started oestrogel- 4th day - but does it lower thyroid ? My stomach motility stopped again

hi wonderful people I started HRT oestrogel and 4th day and 2 pumps - I have really bad bloating and zero stomach motility - Does it interfere with thyroid...

hi wonderful people I started HRT oestrogel and 4th day and 2 pumps - I have re...

Chouchou1234

•4 months ago

25 Replies

symptoms creeping back after 4 years

4 years ago, after trialing NDT I decided to go back to levothyroxine ( due to supply and cost) Symptoms were manageable until earlier this year when brain...

4 years ago, after trialing NDT I decided to go back to levothyroxine ( due to s...

Anniewoz1

•4 months ago

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Metavive switch to Armour dosing

Hi all I am taking 6 Metavive (4 in the AM and 2 in the PM) capsules + 25mcg T3 (PM)and am thinking about switching to a prescribed NDT - any advice on what...

Hi all I am taking 6 Metavive (4 in the AM and 2 in the PM) capsules + 25mcg T3...

greenmug

•4 months ago

12 Replies

vitamin testing

hi does anyone know the best lab to get private vitamin panel done please ? I used Biolab in London but they have now gone out of business Many thanks xxx

hi does anyone know the best lab to get private vitamin panel done please ? I u...

lynnwin

•4 months ago

12 Replies

Started T3 Trial feeling rough advice again please

Hi I hope you all had a good Xmas. I started a trial of T3 on 9th December & have been following advice from several members here mostly slowdragon to start...

Hi I hope you all had a good Xmas. I started a trial of T3 on 9th December & h...

Otto11

•4 months ago

20 Replies

Cellular hypothyroidism v glandular hypothyroidism. A Paper.

Those of you that know anything about me will know that I regularly rant about cellular T3. Over 7 years with invaluable support from a small group of well...

Those of you that know anything about me will know that I regularly rant about c...

DippyDame

•4 months ago

25 Replies

Reverse t3

I am thinking of ordering a private blood test to check my full thyroid status, as I am having symptoms but not sure it is thyroid related, or something else....

I am thinking of ordering a private blood test to check my full thyroid status, ...

sal77

•4 months ago

16 Replies

Never going to A and E again, 5th visit.

I was feeling so ill yesterday i went to A and E again. I showed them my private blood test, oxygen levels and my neck. They said they had to do their own...

I was feeling so ill yesterday i went to A and E again. I showed them my private...

JCMartin

•4 months ago

32 Replies

interpreting results

Hi everyone, I’ve recently ordered a blood test to check my TSH, T4 and T3 levels. I’m also having my antibodies, ferritin, vit D, B12 and folate checked...

Hi everyone, I’ve recently ordered a blood test to check my TSH, T4 and T3 level...

MarvelDC

•4 months ago

13 Replies

Excessive Nasal Mucous

I have been treated for underactive thyroid for around 30 years. The past decade I keep experiencing what is like very severe cold symptoms on a regular basis....

I have been treated for underactive thyroid for around 30 years. The past decade...

OzMan

•4 months ago

12 Replies

Suppressed tsh

Hi, I've has suppressed tsh for yrs and my previous consultant was fine with that. I am taking levothyroxine70 and 20 Liothyronine dure to extreme tiredness...

Hi, I've has suppressed tsh for yrs and my previous consultant was fine with tha...

bandicoot66

•4 months ago

14 Replies

Prolactin high

Been seeing an Endocrinologist privately as after 45 week wait still no appointment on the nhs. After a couple of blood test was tested for prolactin and it...

Been seeing an Endocrinologist privately as after 45 week wait still no appointm...

Jimmy69

•4 months ago

8 Replies

Updated bloods

Hello I had some updated bloods done in September (just about to retake on 8 Jan). My thyroglobulin has increased from 239 in April to 289 in Sept...

Hello I had some updated bloods done in September (just about to retake on 8 J...

MPG15

•4 months ago

3 Replies

taking thyroxin

hi jack I used to take mine in the morning. But have changed it to just before bedtime No coffee or tea for an hour before you take them Caffeine stops...

hi jack I used to take mine in the morning. But have changed it to just before b...

SYLVIE15

•4 months ago

5 Replies

‘Normal’ results but feeling terrible

Hi, I have an underactive thyroid (35f) and was diagnosed 5 years ago. I think my Dad (60m) does too, in April 2021 I persuaded him to get a medichecks test...

Hi, I have an underactive thyroid (35f) and was diagnosed 5 years ago. I think m...

ZDA23

•4 months ago

26 Replies

Some advice please! At my wits’ end

Hi there! Just found this site and am blown away with the support you show each other. I’m hoping you could offer me some advice, too. I suspect I may have...

Hi there! Just found this site and am blown away with the support you show each...

Gogifi

•4 months ago

19 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for December 2023

Britons Turn Into DIY Doctors

Incidental 'Large Complex Leision' found during MRI

Stool Changes

Carbimazole Confusion

propranolol

Low T4 still.

Hyperthyroidism and bradycardia

Restless leg Syndrome

Tsh range

Feeling scared and lost :(

Timeliness between testing

Feeling cold despite overactive thyroid

If it not a Goitre?

Possible over treatment with Levothyroxine

help - started oestrogel- 4th day - but does it lower thyroid ? My stomach motility stopped again

symptoms creeping back after 4 years

Metavive switch to Armour dosing

vitamin testing

Started T3 Trial feeling rough advice again please

Cellular hypothyroidism v glandular hypothyroidism. A Paper.

Reverse t3

Never going to A and E again, 5th visit.

interpreting results

Excessive Nasal Mucous

Suppressed tsh

Prolactin high

Updated bloods

taking thyroxin

‘Normal’ results but feeling terrible

Some advice please! At my wits’ end

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