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After some advice

My sister is struggling at the moment if I could get some advice from the brilliant Admin.

My sister is struggling at the moment if I could get some advice from the brill...

VLJones

•4 months ago

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Why are Endocrinologists So Useless - My Rant of Today!

Greetings everyone. I am in Ontario, Canada. I have Hashi's and worsening hypothyroid. Have all the symptoms including now runny noise, watery eyes,...

Greetings everyone. I am in Ontario, Canada. I have Hashi's and worsening hyp...

IQuestionEverything

•4 months ago

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Adding T3

Hi everyone, I decided to trial a little T3(which I received today) to add to my daily levo dose of 125mcg.I've been on every dose of Levo from 100 to 150 but...

Hi everyone, I decided to trial a little T3(which I received today) to add to my...

SovietSong

•4 months ago

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First test results after adding T3 - I’m confused!

Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate your help with my latest results and welcome ideas for suggested next steps. Just a reminder, I currently self-treat....

Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate your help with my latest results and welcome...

J972

•4 months ago

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Endocrinologist needed

please could someone recommend a good, compassionate and helpful endocrinologist in the Northamptonshire area. I’ve had a hysterectomy, have hypothyroidism and...

please could someone recommend a good, compassionate and helpful endocrinologist...

Louielover

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Recent blood tests

Hi, can anybody offer any guidance on my blood tests. I have paid to have them done by blue horizon. My blood was done at 8.45 before taking any medication. I...

Hi, can anybody offer any guidance on my blood tests. I have paid to have them d...

Colvic

•4 months ago

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DEXA scan result Poor. What to do about T3? Endocrinologist unhappy with suppressed TSH even before DEXA. How do I advocate for myself now?!

Afternoon All, I’ve just received a letter from my Second Opinion Endocrinologist with the results of my first ever DEXA scan. She is not happy. T Scores...

Afternoon All, I’ve just received a letter from my Second Opinion Endocrinologi...

Abi-Abster

•4 months ago

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Thyroid ultrasound

Hi, I wanted to know if anyone was told if they have had a scan that their thyroid was taut? I’ve been getting a tightness feeling in my throat on and off for...

Hi, I wanted to know if anyone was told if they have had a scan that their thyro...

Cade83

•4 months ago

1 Reply

"NDT treatment may benefit some" paper

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1309159/full?fbclid=IwAR1n4DMRapg8aM8yqeE6McaEJP1xwf57pehH4bEiE-Tz7K0xzxbJXWIYyWI A positive article...

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1309159/full?fbclid=IwAR...

Forestgarden

•4 months ago

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Anyone struggle to get T3 particular the morning side brand??

Does anyone struggle to get T3 on the NHS particularly the morningside brand?

ThyroidObsessed

•4 months ago

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Last levo dose before bloods, advice please.

I am having bloods taken this Wednesday at 08:30 I will fast as in line with guidance given on this site but I take my Levothyroxine (75mcg) at night around...

I am having bloods taken this Wednesday at 08:30 I will fast as in line with gui...

Sat2

•4 months ago

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First trimester

Hi, is it standard practice to increase thyroid in the first trimester? What should my tsh levels be?Many thanks

Hi, is it standard practice to increase thyroid in the first trimester? What sho...

Blackmito

•4 months ago

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Private thyroid specialist in the North East?

Please send me a private message if you have any good recommendations. I live in North Yorkshire but I'm willing to travel. Hoping to find somebody...

Please send me a private message if you have any good recommendations. I live i...

Olive04

•4 months ago

1 Reply

sigmapharm T3

Has anyone had any issues with this brand? I only ask as the last few scripts have been sigmapharm 20mcg rather than Mercury, and it’s taken me a few months...

Has anyone had any issues with this brand? I only ask as the last few scripts h...

Murphysmum

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Latest results - confused!

Hello lovely, knowledgeable folks - belated 'Happy New Year' to you all! After an increase of levothyroxine (LT) in November 2023 from 50 mcg/ day to 75...

Hello lovely, knowledgeable folks - belated 'Happy New Year' to you all! Afte...

ERIC107

•4 months ago

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Vitamin K2 importance

Good interview and article on the importance of Vitamin K2 mk7...

Guineapiggy

•4 months ago

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thyroid

would anyone consider that the above readings going back to 2017 might be the reason I’ve not felt well for a long long time. I’m waiting on results for a...

would anyone consider that the above readings going back to 2017 might be the re...

Disey

•4 months ago

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ERFA vs Thyroid S

Hi Folks.Would people say that ERFA has higher percentages of T4 and T3 than in Thyroid S generally? I am presuming it's purer as there are less binders,...

Hi Folks.Would people say that ERFA has higher percentages of T4 and T3 than in ...

Hidden

•4 months ago

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Update to last post.

hi everyone I thought I would give you a update on my last post. Thank you to all that posted it really helped. I have now had an ultrasound on my neck...

hi everyone I thought I would give you a update on my last post. Thank you to al...

irishacres

•4 months ago

67 Replies

Really struggling

I have not been able to take thyroxine when I was diagnosed in March 2021, ended up on low FODMAP and with a homeopath and naturopath but went from 9 st 5 to 7...

I have not been able to take thyroxine when I was diagnosed in March 2021, ended...

Da52

•4 months ago

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Chronic Hashimotos and long term side effects

Hi, I was diagnosed with Hashimotos 41 years ago after 6 years of feeling awful. A locum GP spotted a goitre in my throat as I was talking to him. I have...

Hi, I was diagnosed with Hashimotos 41 years ago after 6 years of feeling awful...

HeartofApple

•4 months ago

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Di02 Results

Finally have confirmation that I'm lacking this gene. Awaiting for Dr to contact me to discuss as the lab not able to share with me! However as I can...

Finally have confirmation that I'm lacking this gene. Awaiting for Dr to contact...

Humphre

•4 months ago

16 Replies

Results guidance please

Hello, Please could I ask for some advice on my recent blood test results? I’m on a journey to understanding the link between thyroid function and repeated...

Hello, Please could I ask for some advice on my recent blood test results? I’m...

Treesandleaves

•4 months ago

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Advice on test results

Hi group. I’ve been on 75mcg since June 23 and I’ve just had some results back which I have posted. My levels seemed to have changed in the last 6 months and...

Hi group. I’ve been on 75mcg since June 23 and I’ve just had some results back w...

KatrinaN

•4 months ago

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metformin

I’m 60yoF, partial hysterectomy years ago. After hysterectomy was dx hashimotos. On levothyroxine 75mcg, continuously wt gain despite walking 7-10 miles daily....

I’m 60yoF, partial hysterectomy years ago. After hysterectomy was dx hashimotos....

Manhatt

•4 months ago

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low tsh but still hypothyroid

hi I keep getting bloods every 6-8 weeks from my doctor as my tsh level is constantly below 0.01…. I am on 75mcg of levo one night and then 100mcg of levo the...

hi I keep getting bloods every 6-8 weeks from my doctor as my tsh level is const...

Clairey2503

•4 months ago

11 Replies

advise please

I have Hashimoto’s and have lots of food and digestive problems. I have identified gluten ( including oats & rice) and dairy as culprits but also have porosity...

I have Hashimoto’s and have lots of food and digestive problems. I have identifi...

Da52

•4 months ago

28 Replies

Increase needed but do I increase T4 or T3?

I have added liothyronine to my levothyroxine. My latest results indicate that an increase in one or the other is needed. Medichecks and Monitor My Health use...

I have added liothyronine to my levothyroxine. My latest results indicate that a...

Guineapiggy

•4 months ago

24 Replies

Borderline results but feel dreadful!

Hi everyone, I would love some advice! I went to my doctors as ever since having my youngest child (nearly 4 years ago) I haven’t ever felt back to normal. I...

Hi everyone, I would love some advice! I went to my doctors as ever since havi...

KRex

•4 months ago

15 Replies

New, and need advice on my tests result

Hi, I’m new and I’m hopi g you can offer some advice and help interpreting these results. I’m 33F and generally healthy but have been struggling with a very...

Hi, I’m new and I’m hopi g you can offer some advice and help interpreting these...

Lynbuity

•4 months ago

9 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2024

After some advice

Why are Endocrinologists So Useless - My Rant of Today!

Adding T3

First test results after adding T3 - I’m confused!

Endocrinologist needed

Recent blood tests

DEXA scan result Poor. What to do about T3? Endocrinologist unhappy with suppressed TSH even before DEXA. How do I advocate for myself now?!

Thyroid ultrasound

"NDT treatment may benefit some" paper

Anyone struggle to get T3 particular the morning side brand??

Last levo dose before bloods, advice please.

First trimester

Private thyroid specialist in the North East?

sigmapharm T3

Latest results - confused!

Vitamin K2 importance

thyroid

ERFA vs Thyroid S

Update to last post.

Really struggling

Chronic Hashimotos and long term side effects

Di02 Results

Results guidance please

Advice on test results

metformin

low tsh but still hypothyroid

advise please

Increase needed but do I increase T4 or T3?

Borderline results but feel dreadful!

New, and need advice on my tests result

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