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Help with prescription

Hi, I currently take Levothyroxine in 25 mcg and 50 mcg, the pharmacy only have the 50’s and not the 25’s. Does anyone know if they can issue the 50’s and...

Hi, I currently take Levothyroxine in 25 mcg and 50 mcg, the pharmacy only have...

020202

•8 months ago

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Latest Results

I increased my levo by 25mcg after my last results and these are my latest results (NHS lab) Plasma free T4 level 11.9 pmol/L [7.7 - 15.1] Plasma TSH level...

I increased my levo by 25mcg after my last results and these are my latest resul...

Ireness

•8 months ago

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Graves in couples

hi, I have recently been diagnosed with Graves (I’m 42) and my husband was diagnosed in 2008 (age 29) and relapsed in 2018 (currently in remission). I have...

hi, I have recently been diagnosed with Graves (I’m 42) and my husband was diagn...

Kari55

•8 months ago

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Endocrinologist

Please may I have some idea of the cost to see an endocrinologist in the U.K. Thank you.

Please may I have some idea of the cost to see an endocrinologist in the U.K. ...

Distressedthyroid

•8 months ago

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Iron levels and huge TSH drop

Hi I've got two questions for today if thats ok: 1. I've finally managed to get my iron panel results (second time of trying) and the results are as......

Hi I've got two questions for today if thats ok: 1. I've finally managed to ge...

Cybob

•8 months ago

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Adrenal stress index

I wish to test my adrenals with a 24 hour saliva test, called the ‘adrenal stress index’. Any information on how best to get this test done would be welcome.

I wish to test my adrenals with a 24 hour saliva test, called the ‘adrenal stres...

KetoStrong

•8 months ago

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Different brands of Liothyroxine

Hi just a quick question. I am one of the fortunates that had an endo willing to prescribe T3. My first prescription was issued by the hospital pharmacy and my...

Hi just a quick question. I am one of the fortunates that had an endo willing to...

Jacarilla

•8 months ago

8 Replies

Oestrogen levels

I know this is a menopause question but I can’t find the answer on other forums. I have underactive thyroid and having tests to see if symptoms are thyroid or...

I know this is a menopause question but I can’t find the answer on other forums....

judburke

•8 months ago

14 Replies

pinned posts - how do you find them?

Hi, I’ve seen ‘pinned posts’ mentioned a couple of times and realise I don’t know how to find them. I use the site via a mobile. Can someone, perhaps...

Hi, I’ve seen ‘pinned posts’ mentioned a couple of times and realise I don’t kno...

Slowrunner1208

•8 months ago

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Insulin resistant & query about blood results

Good afternoon, Please can someone advise if my bloods are acceptable. I had to nag doctor to increase my dose from 125 to 150mg and now fear although I am...

Good afternoon, Please can someone advise if my bloods are acceptable. I had t...

littlerobot

•8 months ago

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Thyroid and leg swelling

Hey guys. New to this. Currently on meds for thyroid after thyroid crashed after lots of BB shows. (No regular cycle for 6 years and 27yrs old) Thyroid test...

Hey guys. New to this. Currently on meds for thyroid after thyroid crashed after...

Jordynn

•8 months ago

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Converting dosages

I’m currently taking approximately 100mcg Levo does this equate to 1 grain of NDT? Thanks 🙏

I’m currently taking approximately 100mcg Levo does this equate to 1 grain of ND...

ockerdoc

•8 months ago

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Levothyroxine and arrhythmia

Diagnosed with hypothyroidism in infancy. Been on treatment my entire life. Currently 200mcg levo daily. Last few years been having ectopic heartbeats and...

Diagnosed with hypothyroidism in infancy. Been on treatment my entire life. Curr...

SolihullMan

•8 months ago

12 Replies

Hashimoto’s flare

Hi All, I’ve felt pretty stable with my Hashimoto’s symptoms for a while now and have been on the same dose of Armour for a long time. However, two and a...

Hi All, I’ve felt pretty stable with my Hashimoto’s symptoms for a while now a...

Flossiewestie2020

•8 months ago

5 Replies

Vitamin BT Results

Good Morning All Further to my last post when it was suggested that my Folate levels were on the low side I have since been supplementing with an additional...

Good Morning All Further to my last post when it was suggested that my Folate ...

Lemondrizz

•8 months ago

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Alternative T3 Brand to Morningside

Hi, I’m having trouble obtaining my usual T3 brand Morningside and wondered if anyone could recommend another T3 brand with similar fillers, as i’m sensitive...

Hi, I’m having trouble obtaining my usual T3 brand Morningside and wondered if ...

Maron007

•8 months ago

10 Replies

Lost newbie

Hi all,I only recently found out that this group exists so please bare with me if I have repeated things that are in other posts. I had a total thyroidectomy...

Hi all,I only recently found out that this group exists so please bare with me i...

Kokojwo

•8 months ago

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Over medicated on Levothyroxine . Symptoms and advice

Hi all , has anyone experienced the symptoms of being on too high a dose of Levo ? Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Hi all , has anyone experienced the symptoms of being on too high a dose of Lev...

Chopperbike

•8 months ago

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T3 Supplier

Good morning, I am looking for T3 suppliers and would be grateful if any of you could message me with any details. Many thanks

Good morning, I am looking for T3 suppliers and would be grateful if any of you ...

jcve

•8 months ago

1 Reply

Armour ndt and dehydration

Hi guys. I've been on Armour 5 months now. First three on 60mcg and now 90 the last two. I feel no different just as I didn't on thyroid S. (My endo is...

Hi guys. I've been on Armour 5 months now. First three on 60mcg and now 90 the l...

Mitch27

•8 months ago

7 Replies

Advice following house move to another county

Good Morning, we recently moved to another county and have been referred into central Endo/Diabetes service (Aintree Hospitals). Currently still with...

Good Morning, we recently moved to another county and have been referred into ce...

Lassithi

•8 months ago

8 Replies

First time posting here with questions

Hello, I was wondering how to tell if you need b12 injections when you take oral b12 and your serum b12 always comes out looking great? I haven't had it...

Hello, I was wondering how to tell if you need b12 injections when you take or...

shirlzoni

•8 months ago

6 Replies

LT4 and oral contraceptives

I think I am going through perimenopause because of irregular period, dry, irritated eyes and sleepless nights. Symptoms are worse when ovulating and at...

I think I am going through perimenopause because of irregular period, dry, irrit...

Balou23

•8 months ago

4 Replies

new research

interesting

SarahJane1471

•8 months ago

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T3 supplier

Hi does anyone know of a good T3 supplier? My usual one seems to have been out of stock for a while now and I’m panicking that I won’t be able to get anymore....

Hi does anyone know of a good T3 supplier? My usual one seems to have been out o...

Pixie50

•8 months ago

1 Reply

More advice please!

Hi all, further to my post on 30th January… I have received a report back on an ultrasound scan of my thyroid which was done 10 days ago……..although the...

Hi all, further to my post on 30th January… I have received a report back on an...

Koababy20

•8 months ago

12 Replies

Chat with GP. Disappointed.

So recent post my TSH is still high I feel at around 4 but just in range but I know and told him about the facts and figures for it and still having symptoms...

So recent post my TSH is still high I feel at around 4 but just in range but I k...

Dshadzz07

•8 months ago

4 Replies

pains on arms neck

is few days now both my arms neck and throat got pains and i dont know if lovothyroxine do this i been taking this for a month 50mg and i raised today...

is few days now both my arms neck and throat got pains and i dont know if ...

morcan54

•8 months ago

7 Replies

Dose change - feeling AWFUL

As per my previous post, my TSH was over 4 on 50mcg, so I did a week on 62.5mcg and now a few days on 75mcg. I feel terrible. So tired, weak, muscles ache,...

As per my previous post, my TSH was over 4 on 50mcg, so I did a week on 62.5mcg ...

RoseStar

•8 months ago

6 Replies

Blood test timings

Hi allI have my blood test booked for Friday at 8.10am Is that time fine? Not diagnosed and not on any meds. I know only to have water only. I only ask...

Hi allI have my blood test booked for Friday at 8.10am Is that time fine? Not d...

Macey2009

•8 months ago

5 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for February 2024

Help with prescription

Latest Results

Graves in couples

Endocrinologist

Iron levels and huge TSH drop

Adrenal stress index

Different brands of Liothyroxine

Oestrogen levels

pinned posts - how do you find them?

Insulin resistant & query about blood results

Thyroid and leg swelling

Converting dosages

Levothyroxine and arrhythmia

Hashimoto’s flare

Vitamin BT Results

Alternative T3 Brand to Morningside

Lost newbie

Over medicated on Levothyroxine . Symptoms and advice

T3 Supplier

Armour ndt and dehydration

Advice following house move to another county

First time posting here with questions

LT4 and oral contraceptives

new research

T3 supplier

More advice please!

Chat with GP. Disappointed.

pains on arms neck

Dose change - feeling AWFUL

Blood test timings

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