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Frozen T3

Hi guys, I’ve had some T3 in my freezer for a few years as an emergency back up measure in case my prescription is withdrawn. Have any of you used defrosted...

Hi guys, I’ve had some T3 in my freezer for a few years as an emergency back u...

T3lover

•7 months ago

8 Replies

Up to 150 Levo

Hi, i am now on 150 Levo. Still have a swollen neck - but all of a sudden i have a lot of joint pain? I am trying to be mainly Gluton free but do have naughty...

Hi, i am now on 150 Levo. Still have a swollen neck - but all of a sudden i have...

JCMartin

•7 months ago

17 Replies

Vitamin D loading dose issue

Hi all, I was prescribed 50,000 iu Vitamin D3 (SunVit brand) to take weekly for 6 weeks. I took my first dose on Tuesday last week, since then I’ve been...

Hi all, I was prescribed 50,000 iu Vitamin D3 (SunVit brand) to take weekly fo...

Dissydee

•7 months ago

6 Replies

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positive pregnancy test (no ivf) at 46 and underactive autoimmune thyroiditis

I’m in shock at two positive test but I’m realistic and have read that it could be perimenopause giving off the pregnancy hormones although still no period and...

I’m in shock at two positive test but I’m realistic and have read that it could ...

Needlehaystax

•7 months ago

6 Replies

Switching from Armour Thyroid to T4/T3

I’m changing from Armour Thyoid to T4/3 prescribed by local Endo partly for financial reasons but also as I’m concerned about supply issues and monitoring....

I’m changing from Armour Thyoid to T4/3 prescribed by local Endo partly for fina...

Karen-Eleanor

•7 months ago

24 Replies

statins

I have recently been prescribed Atorvastatin due to 8.4 cholesterol. Had thyroidectomy 20 years ago. Been on 75mg thyroxine for some time. Had some blood...

I have recently been prescribed Atorvastatin due to 8.4 cholesterol. Had thyroi...

Tabitha6

•7 months ago

8 Replies

Please advise - symptoms worsening

Hi all, As you may remember from previous posts, I’m still borderline anaemic and so I increased my iron dosage as per instructions several weeks ago. My FT3...

Hi all, As you may remember from previous posts, I’m still borderline anaemic a...

Suzanneharb

•7 months ago

3 Replies

new Nice Guidelines for B12 deficiency 2024 as often something to consider alongside thyroid

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng239?fbclid=IwAR0GZiSh5iA1p3NipIROhAhXI5QRVnaJ5YuCc770vCeQKXAxmeTzAMIwljE_aem_AcJ-YkU5sSoRYYO9vC7Jgr_MKWnKr38HTvmbc6kubAwKxOvs

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng239?fbclid=IwAR0GZiSh5iA1p3NipIROhAhXI5QRVnaJ...

Delilahmy

•7 months ago

2 Replies

Split dose

Hi, everyone. My im on 125 mcg thyroid medication but my gp has given me 100mcg and 50mcg tablets. I think the intent was for me to split the 50 mcg in half...

Hi, everyone. My im on 125 mcg thyroid medication but my gp has given me 100mcg...

raquelita1

•7 months ago

6 Replies

Really high TSH

Hi I had a recent blood test and my TSH has come back at 8.7, this is the highest I've ever had. The docs called me on Thursday and when I said I'm on 200mcg...

Hi I had a recent blood test and my TSH has come back at 8.7, this is the highe...

Pumpkin04

•7 months ago

7 Replies

Hashimoto's

Hello everyone, I'm slightly confused.Tested positive for TPO[OVER 100) and heterogeneous thyroid (scan). Recently seen my GP and asked if I have Hashimoto's....

Hello everyone, I'm slightly confused.Tested positive for TPO[OVER 100) and hete...

Ticman

•7 months ago

14 Replies

Medscape article: what's in a name? (brand vs genetic levothyroxine)

This made interesting reading and I've got mixed feelings after reading it. Certainly they are focused on TSH as a measurement of adequate levothyroxine...

This made interesting reading and I've got mixed feelings after reading it. Cert...

BB001

•7 months ago

7 Replies

Teva make

Hi my GP/pharmacy has recently changed my the brand of my Levothyroxine. I feel I am loosing hair and my nails are all awful. Lifting from my finger beds. I...

Hi my GP/pharmacy has recently changed my the brand of my Levothyroxine. I feel ...

Tatranka

•7 months ago

23 Replies

Next step in solving the mystery of my burning feet, but need a little bit of advice

Hi all I’m in need of some more advice. As suggested, I’ve tried raising my vitamin levels since Nov 2023 and although not perfect, they’ve gone up. I’m still...

Hi all I’m in need of some more advice. As suggested, I’ve tried raising my vita...

FW23

•7 months ago

24 Replies

When to take iron with T3 multi-dosing

I'm trying to work out when to fit in taking iron (Three arrows) with my T3 doses. I am taking T3 as per my private Dr's schedule which is 3 times per day and...

I'm trying to work out when to fit in taking iron (Three arrows) with my T3 dose...

PinkSkittles

•7 months ago

7 Replies

On T3 mono and Ferritin is 17 below rage

considerationHi I am on T3 mono and have been for quite a few years now and all I can see is people's iron goes up on T3 mono and Im the opposite and have...

considerationHi I am on T3 mono and have been for quite a few years now and al...

Pascha1

•7 months ago

2 Replies

Has anyone had this? Desperate for answers

for about 2 months now I can feel my thyroid is swollen - I had blood tests by doctors and confirmed that my hormone levels are normal and thyroid is...

for about 2 months now I can feel my thyroid is swollen - I had blood tests by ...

Bobble123

•7 months ago

13 Replies

Cholesterol and UAT

I've received a phone call from my GP commented that I now have a cholesterol problem. Over the phone he talked about 4.5, 3.5 and 2.5 levels. Totally confused...

I've received a phone call from my GP commented that I now have a cholesterol pr...

MrsFitz

•7 months ago

7 Replies

Looking for a T3 source in Europe

Hey guys , Can somebody help me in the right direction for getting T3 in europe? I'm personally located in Belgium.. and it's very hard to get T3 over here...

Hey guys , Can somebody help me in the right direction for getting T3 in europe?...

Misterrt

•7 months ago

1 Reply

High TSH

Hi I wonder if anyone can help I had some bloods taken last week which showed high TSH but I currently take 200mg of Levothroxine so not sure why it is high?

Hi I wonder if anyone can help I had some bloods taken last week which showed hi...

NFFC_NO1_FAN

•7 months ago

25 Replies

Carbimazole-a reality check?

Hi all, thank you for reading. So I've Graves, and have been on carb for just 3 weeks now. I've been led to think (or perhaps chosen to believe) that permanent...

Hi all, thank you for reading. So I've Graves, and have been on carb for just 3 ...

Embems1

•7 months ago

37 Replies

Is thyroid meds causing mental problems

My daughter of 27yrs with a learning disability has been going through major mood swings and depression for the last 18 months. She can’t sleep and is...

My daughter of 27yrs with a learning disability has been going through major moo...

anjh-blue

•7 months ago

20 Replies

latest resulta

hi , just had my latest results and would appreciate advise ! I take 4 grains of Real Thyroid spilt into 2 dose( 2 between 5-6 am m I between 11-3 pm ,...

hi , just had my latest results and would appreciate advise ! I take 4 grains ...

Oliva1955

•7 months ago

21 Replies

Synthetic Thyroid Meds just not suiting me

Hello all, I used to take Thiroyd NDT from Thailand. I went to their headquarters in Bangkok in late 2019 and was told that due to an outbreak of swine flu...

Hello all, I used to take Thiroyd NDT from Thailand. I went to their headquart...

IndigoPixie12

•7 months ago

28 Replies

Advice on Taking Levothyroxine

Hi Eveyone Looking for advice. Is it ok if you don’t take Levothyroxine at exactly the same time every day? What I would like to try is taking it during...

Hi Eveyone Looking for advice. Is it ok if you don’t take Levothyroxine at e...

AlphaWolf5195

•7 months ago

11 Replies

Anxiety/ depression. Advice needed - feeling quite desperate

Hi All, Please see my last post here:...

Heybella

•7 months ago

17 Replies

puffy eyes levothyroxine

I was taking 100mcg levothyroxine my blood test result was TSH 4.36. Doctor advised to increase to 125mcg 4 days of week and 3 days 100mcg. I did that for...

I was taking 100mcg levothyroxine my blood test result was TSH 4.36. Doctor advi...

Scruffy01

•7 months ago

1 Reply

Where can I get a blood test for 15 year old please 🙏

Hello ☺️ I have Hashimotos myself and I would like to get my daughter tested also plus her key vitamins as her periods are heavy at the moment and lasting 7...

Hello ☺️ I have Hashimotos myself and I would like to get my daughter tested al...

Kisca

•7 months ago

6 Replies

hashimotos and hypo/hyperparathyrodism

hi all, I would like some advice or opinions on the latest possible symptom of the gift that keeps on giving, Hashimoto's hypothyroidism and brain...

hi all, I would like some advice or opinions on the latest possible symptom of ...

hippy66

•7 months ago

2 Replies

TSH Level

hiya( again 😏) Got a call from the receptionist on Wednesday my TSH level is 5 and I have been advised to stop my Carbimazole 5mg immediately, she was...

hiya( again 😏) Got a call from the receptionist on Wednesday my TSH level is ...

Forumjunkie

•7 months ago

8 Replies

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All posts for March 2024

Frozen T3

Up to 150 Levo

Vitamin D loading dose issue

positive pregnancy test (no ivf) at 46 and underactive autoimmune thyroiditis

Switching from Armour Thyroid to T4/T3

statins

Please advise - symptoms worsening

new Nice Guidelines for B12 deficiency 2024 as often something to consider alongside thyroid

Split dose

Really high TSH

Hashimoto's

Medscape article: what's in a name? (brand vs genetic levothyroxine)

Teva make

Next step in solving the mystery of my burning feet, but need a little bit of advice

When to take iron with T3 multi-dosing

On T3 mono and Ferritin is 17 below rage

Has anyone had this? Desperate for answers

Cholesterol and UAT

Looking for a T3 source in Europe

High TSH

Carbimazole-a reality check?

Is thyroid meds causing mental problems

latest resulta

Synthetic Thyroid Meds just not suiting me

Advice on Taking Levothyroxine

Anxiety/ depression. Advice needed - feeling quite desperate

puffy eyes levothyroxine

Where can I get a blood test for 15 year old please 🙏

hashimotos and hypo/hyperparathyrodism

TSH Level

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