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Ndt prescription?Prevent metabolic syndrome? Izabella wentz? diet?

I read that metabolic syndrome is associated with autoimmune diseases (so also hashimoto), so I decided to prevent it (I found a book on the spot, let's hope...

I read that metabolic syndrome is associated with autoimmune diseases (so also h...

darkacademia

•7 months ago

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whats the best dose for levothyrixine to gain weight. i am taking currently 100mcg , and my tsh is around 1.94 , i cant gain weight .

i am taking levo 100mcg , and i cant gain weight and i may have lost the appetite also

i am taking levo 100mcg , and i cant gain weight and i may have lost the appetit...

cosmic4u

•7 months ago

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advice needed please

now been put on liquid thyroxine to see if makes any difference to my TSH levels which have been ridiculously high just can’t seem to balance them. My hormone...

now been put on liquid thyroxine to see if makes any difference to my TSH levels...

Tpink123

•7 months ago

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Endocrinologist recommendations in/near West Sussex for Addison's / adrenals

Can anybody recommend an endocrinologist in West Sussex or nearby please who knows about adrenals and Addison's? It comes as no surprise to me, but a private...

Can anybody recommend an endocrinologist in West Sussex or nearby please who kno...

JumpJiving

•7 months ago

1 Reply

Morning blood cortisol test, is it worth it?

Hello everyone, I'm planning on doing an Ultimate Performance blood test with Medichecks to look at a whole range of things. Particularly I'm interested in...

Hello everyone, I'm planning on doing an Ultimate Performance blood test with M...

Bertiepuss

•7 months ago

56 Replies

Updated bloods after 25mcg dose increase

Hey everyone, Just had my latest round of bloods after a 25mcg increase from 150 to 175 daily. Pre increase: (still didnt feel right at all) TSH -...

Hey everyone, Just had my latest round of bloods after a 25mcg increase from ...

dexterholland91

•7 months ago

9 Replies

High T3 and T4

Low TSH points to hyperthyroidism. High T3 and T4 also point to hyperthyroidism. Your numbers aren't far off, however. Guarantee that my Dr. would be in...

Low TSH points to hyperthyroidism. High T3 and T4 also point to hyperthyroidism....

ScaredDcat

•7 months ago

1 Reply

How can I improve my Vit D levels

I have been supplement D3/K2 for years. I have been using 5 Greens D3/K2 10,000 iu. Judging by my poor result from Medichecks they are not beneficial....

I have been supplement D3/K2 for years. I have been using 5 Greens D3/K2 10,000...

pussycatwillow

•7 months ago

40 Replies

How does my sister obtain more t3 after endocrinologist wouldn't help.

My sister is having trouble finding more t3 as the place she used to get it no longer has it and endocrinologist would only do another medication which makes...

My sister is having trouble finding more t3 as the place she used to get it no l...

Regegsgshdj3g3vr

•7 months ago

3 Replies

looking for a good endocrinologist in the Nottingham area who would check my results

please private message me. As guidelines state this. Looking at T3/4 but not a diabetic specialist thanks for help.

please private message me. As guidelines state this. Looking at T3/4 but not ...

elwins

•7 months ago

1 Reply

Latest reults

hi I’ve just had my latest thyroid panel results, numbers seem slightly better for antibodies but still higher than they should. Ft4 & Ft3 slightly higher than...

hi I’ve just had my latest thyroid panel results, numbers seem slightly better f...

Chell1

•7 months ago

7 Replies

Trialling T3 & T4 Low TSH

Hi i’ve been taking T4 for many years. Now taking 50mg of T4 & approx 8mg of T3. My latest blood test are back. I’m really worried my endo is going to stop me...

Hi i’ve been taking T4 for many years. Now taking 50mg of T4 & approx 8mg of T3....

Biddy51

•7 months ago

11 Replies

THS Levels

hi I have just had my annual thyroid blood test which has come back as 0.4 classed as normal. I am over 65 and taking 600mcg of levothyroxine over 7 days. My...

hi I have just had my annual thyroid blood test which has come back as 0.4 class...

Patchoulijulie

•7 months ago

3 Replies

New medichecks,advice please.

Brief history,diagnosed graves 2018,thyroidectomy June 2022.Fine on levo only until Jan 2023(100mcg 5 days,50mcg 2 days)Had a blood test at GP for unrelated...

Brief history,diagnosed graves 2018,thyroidectomy June 2022.Fine on levo only un...

Cavapoochonowner

•7 months ago

22 Replies

thoughts on result update

I posted my daughters pre hysterectomy bloods in September and had some excellent advice. She has redone the blood tests and I still think the thyroid test...

I posted my daughters pre hysterectomy bloods in September and had some excellen...

Auntyp62

•7 months ago

4 Replies

Supplement with muscle relaxing effect?

Can anyone suggest a supplement that has a gentle muscle relaxing effect and is safe to take regularly, but only on an as needed basis? Something that acts a...

Can anyone suggest a supplement that has a gentle muscle relaxing effect and is ...

StitchFairy

•7 months ago

8 Replies

Relevance of TSH vs T3/T4

My TSH varies considerably: 1.5 to 3.1 in a number of NHS test but my T4 has been more consistent between 17.4 to 19.1. In two Blue Horizon tests:TSH 1.29...

My TSH varies considerably: 1.5 to 3.1 in a number of NHS test but my T4 has bee...

Jasper79

•7 months ago

9 Replies

coffee creamer

a friend has recommended I drink a coffee creamer made with palm oil to boost my thyroid. What is the recommendation here please?

a friend has recommended I drink a coffee creamer made with palm oil to boost my...

Distressedthyroid

•7 months ago

12 Replies

Need advice on these blood test results - wondering if it might be hypo, but Dr's all say numbers are fine.

I have just stumbled upon this site, and am hoping that you knowledgeable people can help me out. The short story: I'm undiagnosed, never been on any...

I have just stumbled upon this site, and am hoping that you knowledgeable people...

Overlooked

•7 months ago

11 Replies

Endocrinologist in London recommendations pls

Good Morning, I am going to my first an appointment with Endocrinologist < I have booked Cromwell Hospital Dr F Werning. Is anyone know him? is he...

Good Morning, I am going to my first an appointment with Endocrinologist < I h...

JoannaCD

•7 months ago

1 Reply

This week’s rallying post to get more signatures on the very important Government Thyroid petition

with well over 100,000 members on here it’s a sad commentary that we are still struggling to get even 10,000 signatures if you at U.K. citizen and...

with well over 100,000 members on here it’s a sad commentary that we are stil...

SlowDragon

Administrator•7 months ago

24 Replies

Dose Increase?

Hello, I have been battling to get a levothyroxine prescription for weeks and after getting Hashimotos diagnosis. My latest results are from 24th November:...

Hello, I have been battling to get a levothyroxine prescription for weeks and a...

jenny876

•7 months ago

9 Replies

Bit confused, latest test results now on Erfa. Could I have an unstable thyroid??

Hi helpful thyroid community. I’ve been on Erfa now for 3.5 months I did another blood test Monday and just have results thru. I’m now taking 60mg very early...

Hi helpful thyroid community. I’ve been on Erfa now for 3.5 months I did another...

Starseed56

•7 months ago

11 Replies

Endocrinology update!

Hi guys , sorry for not posting for a while.. little update . Got my most recent results of endocrinologist.... finally!! ( no ranges tho .. I assume they are...

Hi guys , sorry for not posting for a while.. little update . Got my most recent...

HashiJ

•7 months ago

4 Replies

1st results since starting Levo - dose advice and restarting IVF

Morning everyone 🙂 Yesterday I had my 1st endo follow up after starting Levo 6 weeks ago. Some of you may remember my IVF was abruptly cancelled when we...

Morning everyone 🙂 Yesterday I had my 1st endo follow up after starting Levo ...

StormsPass

•7 months ago

13 Replies

Advice on ‘normal’ test results

Hi I’ve recently joined and wanted some guidance on blood tests that my doctors are saying need no action. I went struggling with neck pain and neurological...

Hi I’ve recently joined and wanted some guidance on blood tests that my doctors ...

Bubblesgirl78

•7 months ago

11 Replies

starting dosage of levothyroxine. GP ignoring Endocrinologist recommendation

hi everyone, in relation to my original post I decided to “give it to God” and await the endocrinologist referral....

hi everyone, in relation to my original post I decided to “give it to God” and ...

Kaatse

•7 months ago

20 Replies

TSH 4.25

Hi, I have been going to the docters for 6 months with neck pain/swelling and it has been ignored. I have: Constipation Palpitations Swollen Neck and Face...

Hi, I have been going to the docters for 6 months with neck pain/swelling and it...

JCMartin

•7 months ago

10 Replies

Phone-call from receptionist today

Only just joined and not sure where to begin as I feel as if I’m in shock a little and desperately trying to find out information. I had a phone call from the...

Only just joined and not sure where to begin as I feel as if I’m in shock a litt...

Benjipuss

•7 months ago

78 Replies

Thyrozine and co-codamol

I've been taking thyrozine for years and have just been prescribed co-codamol, I was meant to believe that it's not save to take. Has anyone else been...

I've been taking thyrozine for years and have just been prescribed co-codamol, I...

Kjpizza

•7 months ago

20 Replies

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All posts for December 2023

Ndt prescription?Prevent metabolic syndrome? Izabella wentz? diet?

whats the best dose for levothyrixine to gain weight. i am taking currently 100mcg , and my tsh is around 1.94 , i cant gain weight .

advice needed please

Endocrinologist recommendations in/near West Sussex for Addison's / adrenals

Morning blood cortisol test, is it worth it?

Updated bloods after 25mcg dose increase

High T3 and T4

How can I improve my Vit D levels

How does my sister obtain more t3 after endocrinologist wouldn't help.

looking for a good endocrinologist in the Nottingham area who would check my results

Latest reults

Trialling T3 & T4 Low TSH

THS Levels

New medichecks,advice please.

thoughts on result update

Supplement with muscle relaxing effect?

Relevance of TSH vs T3/T4

coffee creamer

Need advice on these blood test results - wondering if it might be hypo, but Dr's all say numbers are fine.

Endocrinologist in London recommendations pls

This week’s rallying post to get more signatures on the very important Government Thyroid petition

Dose Increase?

Bit confused, latest test results now on Erfa. Could I have an unstable thyroid??

Endocrinology update!

1st results since starting Levo - dose advice and restarting IVF

Advice on ‘normal’ test results

starting dosage of levothyroxine. GP ignoring Endocrinologist recommendation

TSH 4.25

Phone-call from receptionist today

Thyrozine and co-codamol

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All posts for December 2023

Ndt prescription?Prevent metabolic syndrome? Izabella wentz? diet?

whats the best dose for levothyrixine to gain weight. i am taking currently 100mcg , and my tsh is around 1.94 , i cant gain weight .

advice needed please

Endocrinologist recommendations in/near West Sussex for Addison's / adrenals

Morning blood cortisol test, is it worth it?

Updated bloods after 25mcg dose increase

High T3 and T4

How can I improve my Vit D levels

How does my sister obtain more t3 after endocrinologist wouldn't help.

looking for a good endocrinologist in the Nottingham area who would check my results

Latest reults

Trialling T3 & T4 Low TSH

THS Levels

New medichecks,advice please.

thoughts on result update

Supplement with muscle relaxing effect?

Relevance of TSH vs T3/T4

coffee creamer

Need advice on these blood test results - wondering if it might be hypo, but Dr's all say numbers are fine.

Endocrinologist in London recommendations pls

This week’s rallying post to get *more signatures* on the **very important Government Thyroid petition **

Dose Increase?

Bit confused, latest test results now on Erfa. Could I have an unstable thyroid??

Endocrinology update!

1st results since starting Levo - dose advice and restarting IVF

Advice on ‘normal’ test results

starting dosage of levothyroxine. GP ignoring Endocrinologist recommendation

TSH 4.25

Phone-call from receptionist today

Thyrozine and co-codamol

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

✏️ Have you signed the UK Government Petition for Thyroid Research Funding?

Topics

Archive

This week’s rallying post to get more signatures on the very important Government Thyroid petition