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Magnesium

Could someone explain to me please, why magnesium supplementation is recommended? I read somewhere that testing for magnesium deficiency is both unreliable...

Could someone explain to me please, why magnesium supplementation is recommende...

Calceolaria

•4 months ago

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t3 only high tsh

Switched to t3 only 40mcg dose split Recent blood tests show Ft3. 4.1. Range. 3.1 - 6.8 Ft4. 0.9. Range. 12 -12 Tsh....

Switched to t3 only 40mcg dose split Recent blood tests show Ft3. 4.1....

Maffster08

•4 months ago

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menopause and thyroid health

I’ve tried to Google looking for some information, not sure if I’m just not searching using the correct wording. Does anyone have any research articles that...

I’ve tried to Google looking for some information, not sure if I’m just not sear...

Tiff567

•4 months ago

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recommendations for nhs endo please?

Hi forum friends I went to my gp Friday to see what help I might get re my thyroid now and also if I might see a haematologist re high serum iron but low...

Hi forum friends I went to my gp Friday to see what help I might get re my thyr...

Starseed56

•4 months ago

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Female Patients Gaslight By Doctors

Interesting article in the Guardian today, not directly a thyroid issue but one many of us can recognise and empathise with....

Interesting article in the Guardian today, not directly a thyroid issue but one ...

Sparklingsunshine

•4 months ago

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Gastroperesis a new symptom I've acquired.

For a month now I've been struggling with excruciating bowel pain in a morning and food not digesting on a night. Doctor said my ibs was back as I've suffered...

For a month now I've been struggling with excruciating bowel pain in a morning a...

BlueKeith

•4 months ago

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Well we're back to the Endo to be told we're trying Stop and Block again.

some may remember my thyroid story as it's been a while since I've posted, but I'm still a regular reader of posts. Tuesday the day all meds are being stopped....

some may remember my thyroid story as it's been a while since I've posted, but I...

Billyboy2u

•4 months ago

25 Replies

hyperthyroidism

hi I’ve been told I have thyroiditis, I’ve had a biopsy to rule out cancer. I have a large goitre that is not giving me a problem yet I’m also on medication...

hi I’ve been told I have thyroiditis, I’ve had a biopsy to rule out cancer. I ha...

diver

•4 months ago

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changes

I have underactive thyroid and have been stable for years. Recently I had some routine bloods which showed very low thyroid levels. My meds were increased...

I have underactive thyroid and have been stable for years. Recently I had some ...

Cariad20

•4 months ago

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morning or evening

I have no thyroid and I am on 100ug Levothyroxine. Is it better to take morning or evening before bed. My dr says both are effective.

I have no thyroid and I am on 100ug Levothyroxine. Is it better to take morning ...

Dirhams

•4 months ago

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Secondary hypothyroidism

Can anyone please tell me where free t4 should be at for secondary hypothyroidism. Should it be in mid range to upper third? Mine was 1.01 in a range of 0.76...

Can anyone please tell me where free t4 should be at for secondary hypothyroidis...

Dryski

•4 months ago

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Feeling bad again

Feeling bad again today. Very short of breath and swollen. Walked a very short way yesterday and wondered if it had an impact. I tend to find if i do too much...

Feeling bad again today. Very short of breath and swollen. Walked a very short w...

JCMartin

•4 months ago

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New thyroid results

Hello I've just had my new blood test results and they say they're abnormal. I've felt absolutely rubbish the last few weeks . The Dr upped my dose to 200 from...

Hello I've just had my new blood test results and they say they're abnormal. I'v...

zipiandbungle

•4 months ago

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Ndt dosing

Hi. I take 1 3/4 grains of thyroid s , 1 grain around 7am. 3/4 grain around 2Pm. To get an accurate reading what time should I take my afternoon dose please?

Hi. I take 1 3/4 grains of thyroid s , 1 grain around 7am. 3/4 grain around 2P...

Catlover3

•4 months ago

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DON'T Let An Endocrinologist Treat Your Thyroid - the American Experience

OK Another Gem from Dr Westin Childs SHARE SHARE SHARE absolutely brilliant https://youtu.be/AjD088i6szQ?si=2nu5f9UT81oHPgA9

OK Another Gem from Dr Westin Childs SHARE SHARE SHARE absolutely brilliant ...

Charlie-Farley

•4 months ago

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Thyroglobulin

Can anyone tell me what a high amount of this protein means - range listed 40 - mine is 1621 !

Can anyone tell me what a high amount of this protein means - range listed 40 -...

posthinking01

•4 months ago

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Has anyone seen Mr Tim Poate?

He has a clinic in London for burning mouth syndrome. I think any replies have to be DMs.

He has a clinic in London for burning mouth syndrome. I think any replies have ...

Christabel

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Thyroid Help!!!

Hi, I have experienced symptom of hyperthyroidism for some years and have had previous tests resulting in ‘borderline’ results. I have a family history on...

Hi, I have experienced symptom of hyperthyroidism for some years and have had...

Johannab89

•4 months ago

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t3 t4 not sure it’s going well

Hi all. I have been trying t3 with t4, currently taking 75 t4 and 2x t3 5mcg daily. ( I was taking 50 t4 with 2x5mcg t3 but felt undermedicated.) A week...

Hi all. I have been trying t3 with t4, currently taking 75 t4 and 2x t3 5mcg ...

Topes009

•4 months ago

9 Replies

Should I reduce dose slightly? T3/T4 combination therapy

Hello lovely people. I recently had my bloods done and met with my endocrinologist, and wanted to ask your thoughts. I am currently on 87.5mcg...

Hello lovely people. I recently had my bloods done and met with my endocrinolog...

CatACat1

•4 months ago

12 Replies

Help with blood test interpretation please?

Hello clever people, I wonder if someone could cast an eye on my latest blood results. Taken last week approx 9am with only water (no levothyroxine) - however...

Hello clever people, I wonder if someone could cast an eye on my latest blood re...

florasmate

•4 months ago

2 Replies

Blood Test results - help please

Hi Everyone I was diagnosed with myxoedema hypothyroidism in 1989 and have taken 150 mcg Levo ever since. I am also coeliac. My new GP has recently queried...

Hi Everyone I was diagnosed with myxoedema hypothyroidism in 1989 and have take...

Finlandia22

•4 months ago

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is this a flare?

I’ve recently had a Medichecks thyroid test with some surprising results. My results in Nov from GP were: FT3 6.3 - range 2.6-6pmol/L FT4 19.3 - range...

I’ve recently had a Medichecks thyroid test with some surprising results. My ...

B1lly

•4 months ago

12 Replies

test results explained

just had these test results from monitor my health and wondering if I should be on some sort of medication, have had symptoms of underactive thyroid for...

just had these test results from monitor my health and wondering if I should be ...

Valerina

•4 months ago

19 Replies

Blood test results

please can I have your advice on my blood test results. I take 75 mcg thyroxine for 4 days a week and 100 for 3 days. Have been on it since July 2023. I am not...

please can I have your advice on my blood test results. I take 75 mcg thyroxine ...

Munp

•4 months ago

5 Replies

question about vitamin levels

I’m Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I was wondering When our vitamin levels are at a good level , does that in turn make our thyroid levels mainly...

I’m Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I was wondering When our vitamin l...

Bookworm90

•4 months ago

7 Replies

I had an under active thyroid, been taking 50mg levothyroxine for 1 yr, 3 blood tests since all show perfect levels but I can’t lose weight.

Even though my blood tests show that I’m on the correct dose of Levothyroxine since having a hemi-thyroidectomy, I cannot shift the pounds, even though I am...

Even though my blood tests show that I’m on the correct dose of Levothyroxine si...

Alternatively

•4 months ago

24 Replies

Thyroid supplement support

Hi, please can anyone recommend a multivitamin/mineral thyroid supplement to support thyroid health? Thanks

Hi, please can anyone recommend a multivitamin/mineral thyroid supplement to sup...

Blu-cat11

•4 months ago

6 Replies

Started Testosterone, already on T4/T3 combo - getting side effects 😳

Hi all. I’ve been stable on 75mcg levo and x3 doses of 5mcg lio for some time. 11 days ago I started testosterone for menopause taking Testogel 1/8th of a...

Hi all. I’ve been stable on 75mcg levo and x3 doses of 5mcg lio for some time. ...

KillashandraRee

•4 months ago

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How much reduction in dose to lower TSH to please the specialist???

In July I saw an endocrinologist who found my TSH of 0.025 alarming. He wanted to lower the dose because "Low TSH can cause heart complications." (Eye roll) As...

In July I saw an endocrinologist who found my TSH of 0.025 alarming. He wanted t...

RockyPath

•4 months ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2024

Magnesium

t3 only high tsh

menopause and thyroid health

recommendations for nhs endo please?

Female Patients Gaslight By Doctors

Gastroperesis a new symptom I've acquired.

Well we're back to the Endo to be told we're trying Stop and Block again.

hyperthyroidism

changes

morning or evening

Secondary hypothyroidism

Feeling bad again

New thyroid results

Ndt dosing

DON'T Let An Endocrinologist Treat Your Thyroid - the American Experience

Thyroglobulin

Has anyone seen Mr Tim Poate?

Thyroid Help!!!

t3 t4 not sure it’s going well

Should I reduce dose slightly? T3/T4 combination therapy

Help with blood test interpretation please?

Blood Test results - help please

is this a flare?

test results explained

Blood test results

question about vitamin levels

I had an under active thyroid, been taking 50mg levothyroxine for 1 yr, 3 blood tests since all show perfect levels but I can’t lose weight.

Thyroid supplement support

Started Testosterone, already on T4/T3 combo - getting side effects 😳

How much reduction in dose to lower TSH to please the specialist???

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