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walnuts

hello, I’m post breast cancer treatment and on tamoxifen. There’s been a bit of thyroxine wobbling as I started that so being monitored. I’m eating more...

hello, I’m post breast cancer treatment and on tamoxifen. There’s been a bit ...

haggisplant

•8 months ago

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Is a 9.30am blood draw ok?

I know 9am is recommended for a blood draw but will 9.30am do? It’s been 6 weeks since my last Advanced Thyroid panel (Medichecks) and the advice I kindly...

I know 9am is recommended for a blood draw but will 9.30am do? It’s been 6 week...

Bertiepuss

•8 months ago

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Advice needed - T3 levels

I was diagnosed with sub-clinical underactive thyroid in 2016. My test results were TSH 7.91 (0.27 - 4.2); T4 12.2 (12 - 22); T3 4.4 (3.1 - 6.8) I was...

I was diagnosed with sub-clinical underactive thyroid in 2016. My test results...

Bagster2

•8 months ago

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Online pharmacy for private prescription

I have a prescription for liothyronine and the pharmacy I got it last time (chemist4u) is no longer doing private prescriptions. I know I could get it from a...

I have a prescription for liothyronine and the pharmacy I got it last time (chem...

Alex_p

•8 months ago

1 Reply

Help find endocrinologist pm only

Good morning lovely people. Would anyone PM me an endocrinologist that can help me with my low T3 after thyroidectomy in 2020. I am on levothyroxine only. I...

Good morning lovely people. Would anyone PM me an endocrinologist that can help ...

Soaping

•8 months ago

1 Reply

Need advice on what to do next!

Recently diagnosed with Hashimotos following endocrinologist appt, which was actually to investigate causes for my hair loss (lost 60% of hair after covid...

Recently diagnosed with Hashimotos following endocrinologist appt, which was act...

ErnieBear

•8 months ago

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cost of t3

hi all I have been on thyroid sicca and my gp will no longer prescribe it. I am going to go private to try a t4/t3 combo. I did this once before and did well...

hi all I have been on thyroid sicca and my gp will no longer prescribe it. I am...

TheaW

•8 months ago

7 Replies

Weight problems and insensitive people

I've been so self conscious since gaining so much weight from my underactive thyroid that I'm basically a hermit in my own home, I barely go outdoors, for fear...

I've been so self conscious since gaining so much weight from my underactive thy...

Foxxyyh

•8 months ago

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ENT brought forward

My ENT has been brought forward by the hospital to tomorrow. Glad i dont have to wait, but have had a bad feeling about it all day. Fingers crossed, anythings...

My ENT has been brought forward by the hospital to tomorrow. Glad i dont have to...

JCMartin

•8 months ago

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ndt and osteopenia

Hi, I have low thyroid and been on Ndt now for some months and feeling great, 1 1/2 am 1 pm. I have just been diagnosed with osteopenia which can be the start...

Hi, I have low thyroid and been on Ndt now for some months and feeling great, 1 ...

TheresaGreen1967

•8 months ago

9 Replies

Fitness/Smart watches for monitoring sleep and thyroid symptoms?

Does anyone use a fitness watch or smart watch for monitoring sleep and thyroid symptoms? I'm thinking of getting one (maybe the Huawei band 8?) and wondering...

Does anyone use a fitness watch or smart watch for monitoring sleep and thyroid ...

FoggyThinker

•8 months ago

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Change in thyroid tests as I taper Prednisone

I am 3.5 years into PMR. Honestly can't remember what my Levothyroxine dose was before I was diagnosed however throughout my battle with PMR I was taking...

I am 3.5 years into PMR. Honestly can't remember what my Levothyroxine dose was ...

Dydee

•8 months ago

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Thyroid Hell/Please Help

Hi all,Long story so please bare with me..... I have been unwell for 7/8yrs. Had Hypothyroidism 25 yrs and prior to be coming unwell was on 100mgs Eltroxin....

Hi all,Long story so please bare with me..... I have been unwell for 7/8yrs. Had...

louise52

•8 months ago

16 Replies

Strep A and thyroid

Could strep A cause problems with thyroid? I had massive problems with throat in the spring and was dismissed by GP, but because I couldn’t get rid of it for 2...

Could strep A cause problems with thyroid? I had massive problems with throat in...

Kari55

•8 months ago

18 Replies

Any advice/ guidance would be appreciated!- Hypo/ low ferritin

Hi All. At the end of Nov I suddenly felt dizzy/spaced out, no energy and no appetite lasting a week putting me in bed. I assumed it was viral, but after a...

Hi All. At the end of Nov I suddenly felt dizzy/spaced out, no energy and no ...

binxboo

•8 months ago

7 Replies

has anyone gone back to t4 after trying thyroid-s?

Hello, Happy 2024 to everyone! May it bring you health and happiness! Ive had a crazy year with Thyroid-s and while i like the feel of the medicine - im not...

Hello, Happy 2024 to everyone! May it bring you health and happiness! Ive had ...

MiaMam

•8 months ago

1 Reply

Latest results

Hi I was taken off Carb 15mg on my last visit to GP on Dec 8th as I complained that my voice had changed and I was struggling to get out of bed. He looked at...

Hi I was taken off Carb 15mg on my last visit to GP on Dec 8th as I complained t...

Amethyst123

•8 months ago

10 Replies

T3 Uni-pharma

Happy New year to all! I have been a member for a few years now although I haven’t posted recently. I have been taking levothyroxine for over ten years and...

Happy New year to all! I have been a member for a few years now although I have...

Tula2017

•8 months ago

8 Replies

New bloods results

Hi so due to my last t3 level I had more tests...these are 12.5mg t3..100mcg levo. Both taken in the morning together with water.No other supplements and last...

Hi so due to my last t3 level I had more tests...these are 12.5mg t3..100mcg lev...

les121

•8 months ago

14 Replies

Additional folate supplements

Hi, I’m not diagnosed. T3 and T4 low TSH creeping up to 2.5 but according to blood tests I’m fine. Feeling exhausted in spite of sleeping like a log,, weak...

Hi, I’m not diagnosed. T3 and T4 low TSH creeping up to 2.5 but according to bl...

Fizzwhizz

•8 months ago

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Dr Harvinder Chahal

Hello, I’m exploring Endocrinologists for a second opinion. My existing Endo is brilliant however I want to get an opinion on something before starting...

Hello, I’m exploring Endocrinologists for a second opinion. My existing Endo is ...

Wired123

•8 months ago

1 Reply

Going back to the known.. Thyroid-S (batch 23T01004 )

Hi All, I am considering going back to Thyroid S. I am not doing so well on Levothyroxine. I am tired all the time, weight gain, fatigue and the thought of...

Hi All, I am considering going back to Thyroid S. I am not doing so well on Lev...

SophiaR

•8 months ago

24 Replies

Adrenal Saliva Testing

It has been ages since I have done one of these tests. I feel since being on T3/T4 the last few months it would be helpful to have another one. Has anyone...

It has been ages since I have done one of these tests. I feel since being on T3...

Katherine1234

•8 months ago

7 Replies

Blood tests, T3 and talking to GP

Hi & happy new year, I started a trial of T3 at the end of November (privately sourced) and was planning on testing my bloods in February. It’s still early...

Hi & happy new year, I started a trial of T3 at the end of November (privately...

Slowrunner1208

•8 months ago

7 Replies

Too heavy, feeling depressed.

Hi & happy, healthy new year 🎉 Prev spoke with Slow Dragon 💝 was so grateful for the good advice back then. My Levothyroxine dose increased to 200 i had...

Hi & happy, healthy new year 🎉 Prev spoke with Slow Dragon 💝 was so grateful f...

MaSet

•8 months ago

18 Replies

thyroid lumps on chest

hello, HNY! I’ve posted before about thyroid goiter and large nodules. Gp and hospital in UK said everything is fine the lumps are benign and don’t worry....

hello, HNY! I’ve posted before about thyroid goiter and large nodules. Gp and h...

Rubyreads

•8 months ago

7 Replies

Advice re private GP

Hi, I'm new here. Frustrated because I'm still having hypothyroid symptoms nearly a year on from diagnosis. My TSH is 5.2 ( 0.4 - 5.4) GP refuses increase in...

Hi, I'm new here. Frustrated because I'm still having hypothyroid symptoms near...

Cat_bluenote

•8 months ago

123 Replies

endocrinologist in London

if you had a good experience with an endocrinologist in London and surrounding areas (I’m in the South), I would appreciate if you could DM me. Thank you

if you had a good experience with an endocrinologist in London and surrounding a...

Kari55

•8 months ago

1 Reply

Recent blood tests

Hello! I hope everyone is well. I've recently had a referral for allergy testing and have got a result of 578.8 for thyroid peroxidase (ref range of 0-9) all...

Hello! I hope everyone is well. I've recently had a referral for allergy testing...

Nattycake

•8 months ago

10 Replies

Levothyroxine getting less effective?

Hi all I've written before and found it very useful so hoping you can help again. I have just switched doctors surgeries and as such lost access to my online...

Hi all I've written before and found it very useful so hoping you can help agai...

firearcade

•8 months ago

5 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2024

walnuts

Is a 9.30am blood draw ok?

Advice needed - T3 levels

Online pharmacy for private prescription

Help find endocrinologist pm only

Need advice on what to do next!

cost of t3

Weight problems and insensitive people

ENT brought forward

ndt and osteopenia

Fitness/Smart watches for monitoring sleep and thyroid symptoms?

Change in thyroid tests as I taper Prednisone

Thyroid Hell/Please Help

Strep A and thyroid

Any advice/ guidance would be appreciated!- Hypo/ low ferritin

has anyone gone back to t4 after trying thyroid-s?

Latest results

T3 Uni-pharma

New bloods results

Additional folate supplements

Dr Harvinder Chahal

Going back to the known.. Thyroid-S (batch 23T01004 )

Adrenal Saliva Testing

Blood tests, T3 and talking to GP

Too heavy, feeling depressed.

thyroid lumps on chest

Advice re private GP

endocrinologist in London

Recent blood tests

Levothyroxine getting less effective?

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