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Di02 to test but unsure of procedure?

I've decided to test Di02 gene but little or no information from Regennics Labs I've enquired but no response yet. Do any of you delightful people no if I've...

I've decided to test Di02 gene but little or no information from Regennics Labs ...

Humphre

•11 months ago

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Going the right way at last - take 2

Hello everyone I have just received my most recent set of results after a dose change about 10 weeks ago. I am now on 50mcg Levothyroxine and 25mcg...

Hello everyone I have just received my most recent set of results after a dos...

KHSC

•11 months ago

1 Reply

nhs t4 t3 options

Hi could you advise the t3 and t4 tablets available in the uk my Gp has taken on my t4 75mg t3 15mg medication I prefer tablet to capsules due to having to top...

Hi could you advise the t3 and t4 tablets available in the uk my Gp has taken on...

Joannak

•11 months ago

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Help with results please. Been feeling awful

These are my blood results from last week. I'm 44 and currently take 75mg Levothyroxine and 10mg of Liothyronine every morning and up until a few months ago it...

These are my blood results from last week. I'm 44 and currently take 75mg Levoth...

Charltonjl

•11 months ago

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Diarrhoea and thyroid hormones

Not a great topic but needs must! I'm under investigation for gastro issues, am waiting for a referral to a consultant hopefully soon. I may have an...

Not a great topic but needs must! I'm under investigation for gastro issues, am ...

Titaniumfox

•11 months ago

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Hashimoto

Being diagnosed as a six year old with Hashimoto, which had already destroyed my thyroid I was always wondering what other treatment options are out there....

Being diagnosed as a six year old with Hashimoto, which had already destroyed my...

Barb59

•11 months ago

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MY ARTICLE POSTED IN DEVON AND PLYMOUTH LIFE ON SUNDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2023

Hiya Eventually Plymouth Live agreed to post my story. Sadly they wouldnt put in about the T3 debacle unless I could find an NHS Professional who would...

Hiya Eventually Plymouth Live agreed to post my story. Sadly they wouldnt put i...

JaneChapple

•11 months ago

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Waiting for order?

Hi all. I placed an order for T3 10 weeks ago at my usual source. Paid by PayPal as usual but have been chasing them via email as I've not received them. I've...

Hi all. I placed an order for T3 10 weeks ago at my usual source. Paid by PayPal...

LtAngua52

•11 months ago

1 Reply

T3 help

Hi, I have been on T3 only for a few years now and although I don't get it on the NHS, my endocrinologist supports me taking it and tells me that I can source...

Hi, I have been on T3 only for a few years now and although I don't get it on th...

Misstee2

•11 months ago

1 Reply

Getting a thyroidectomy soon, what to expect?

Hi, recently diagnosed with a tumour in my thyroid, so team at hospital will be removing the whole thing soon. I am overwhelmed with all this stuff I've been...

Hi, recently diagnosed with a tumour in my thyroid, so team at hospital will be ...

HelenaJ

•11 months ago

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Is this normal, really feel like throwing in the towel, again.

My last test results (around 8 weeks ago) showed I was almost optimally medicated. I was using Levo at 50 snd t3 at 6 and getting chest pains on exertion but...

My last test results (around 8 weeks ago) showed I was almost optimally medicate...

Jamima

•11 months ago

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Latest results and my plan...

Hello I am symptomatic of low B12 and/or Hypothyroidism. GP isn't concerned and advised me to take B12 supplements, but will retest Thyroid in 6 months...

Hello I am symptomatic of low B12 and/or Hypothyroidism. GP isn't concerned...

Spritze

•11 months ago

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total thyroidectomy, 20 years ago

Hi I’m I 55-year-old white male. I had a total thyroidectomy approximately 20 years ago it was removed because it grew very large and was choking me , it had...

Hi I’m I 55-year-old white male. I had a total thyroidectomy approximately 20 y...

Geet123

•11 months ago

23 Replies

Liothyronine

I'm no help I'm afraid as my Endocrinologist prescribes mine and the hospital pharmacy post them 3 monthly.

I'm no help I'm afraid as my Endocrinologist prescribes mine and the hospital ph...

EPNM

•11 months ago

1 Reply

TSH post levo raise - how low can you go?

Hello again, I've been on a mini trial of raising my levo by 12.5mcg / day for 8 weeks in hope of raising T3 and losing a bit of weight. Is TSH of 0.13...

Hello again, I've been on a mini trial of raising my levo by 12.5mcg / day for ...

HotelHurricaine

•11 months ago

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What do I do next? Is this T3 results low?

Hi all, just had my latest results from Medichecks, TSH is low, T3 and T4 normal. Tests were done 9am following the usual recommended protocol. The comments...

Hi all, just had my latest results from Medichecks, TSH is low, T3 and T4 normal...

Wrayofsunshine

•11 months ago

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Hashimoto’s

hi all I found my way here from Thyroid UK. I have just been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. I’m 59 and pretty fit so I have had a low heart rate for a while now...

hi all I found my way here from Thyroid UK. I have just been diagnosed with Hash...

DottyF

•11 months ago

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ERFA Source

Hi. I remember from a long time ago, there is one stockist abroad that will sell ERFA without needing a prescription. I would be really grateful if anyone can...

Hi. I remember from a long time ago, there is one stockist abroad that will sell...

Hidden

•11 months ago

1 Reply

Advice on iron status

Hi lovely people, I was hoping to get some advice on my iron status. A bit of background, I have just recently increased levo to 88mcg a couple of weeks ago,...

Hi lovely people, I was hoping to get some advice on my iron status. A bit of b...

catpotter44

•11 months ago

8 Replies

Hello folks

I come to your forum via the B12 Deficiency Forum. Where i got tons of sound advice and help. I am not diagnosed with anything Thyroid related - but thats the...

I come to your forum via the B12 Deficiency Forum. Where i got tons of sound adv...

Treesong2023

•11 months ago

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Filling in the bio bit on your profile is powerful

This is not obligatory - But I would encourage you to do it. I have filled in my bio as I know I can point people towards it as an example, but also, if I...

This is not obligatory - But I would encourage you to do it. I have filled i...

Charlie-Farley

•11 months ago

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Thyroid symptoms or Parkinsons, an update to my previous post

A huge thank you to all the people who gave me such good advice! My FT3 is slightly up and my FT4 is slighty down, result! Going in the right direction. My...

A huge thank you to all the people who gave me such good advice! My FT3 is slig...

Joat_the_cat

•11 months ago

6 Replies

Early Pregnancy & Hashimoto

I have just had my first ever positive HPT after 5 years of TTC and 2 failed IVF cycles. I have calculated that I am approximately 6 weeks pregnant. I was...

I have just had my first ever positive HPT after 5 years of TTC and 2 failed IVF...

SKS_1

•11 months ago

7 Replies

Anyone else feel the same?

Each time I have to go through the process of buying NDT I go through a series of emotions.1. Angry that in this day and age I have to buy meds from Thailand...

Each time I have to go through the process of buying NDT I go through a series o...

Diamond61

•11 months ago

22 Replies

mixed brands

hello I’m trying to split my dose from today , I took 50mg of levethyroxine accord brand and 25mg of wockhardt brand , does it matter that I’ve mixed brands...

hello I’m trying to split my dose from today , I took 50mg of levethyroxine acco...

Prosecco1997

•11 months ago

9 Replies

Mums-to-be ‘at risk’ from vitamin deficiency

A study published In the Times today said 90% of pregnant women were lacking key vitamins. In fact their headline says vegan diets to blame but I think the...

A study published In the Times today said 90% of pregnant women were lacking key...

janeroar

•11 months ago

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Naturally high vitamin B12

I have had a few tests over the last few years which include Vitamin B12. I am worried that I may not be transporting it to cells as it is very high fir...

I have had a few tests over the last few years which include Vitamin B12. I am w...

Vixen54

•11 months ago

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new results after 50mcg for 8 weeks..

Hello all. I am back. These are my most recent reults and they have upped my dose to 75mcg of levo. Can i ask about the anti tpo as what do my results shown if...

Hello all. I am back. These are my most recent reults and they have upped my dos...

Fakrah

•11 months ago

16 Replies

Afib + T3 meds

Hi a couple of mos. back, there was discussion (&link from one of the administrators) re T3 meds & afib. I've had autionary words, but not push back from my...

Hi a couple of mos. back, there was discussion (&link from one of the administr...

terebol

•11 months ago

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Dr wants to lower meds I dont

I am a long-term sufferer of Graves disease, i have had a total thyroidectomy and over the last 15 years, I have sacked 2 endos for not being good. I saw my...

I am a long-term sufferer of Graves disease, i have had a total thyroidectomy an...

miravgraves

•11 months ago

24 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for December 2023

Di02 to test but unsure of procedure?

Going the right way at last - take 2

nhs t4 t3 options

Help with results please. Been feeling awful

Diarrhoea and thyroid hormones

Hashimoto

MY ARTICLE POSTED IN DEVON AND PLYMOUTH LIFE ON SUNDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2023

Waiting for order?

T3 help

Getting a thyroidectomy soon, what to expect?

Is this normal, really feel like throwing in the towel, again.

Latest results and my plan...

total thyroidectomy, 20 years ago

Liothyronine

TSH post levo raise - how low can you go?

What do I do next? Is this T3 results low?

Hashimoto’s

ERFA Source

Advice on iron status

Hello folks

Filling in the bio bit on your profile is powerful

Thyroid symptoms or Parkinsons, an update to my previous post

Early Pregnancy & Hashimoto

Anyone else feel the same?

mixed brands

Mums-to-be ‘at risk’ from vitamin deficiency

Naturally high vitamin B12

new results after 50mcg for 8 weeks..

Afib + T3 meds

Dr wants to lower meds I dont

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