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anyone with AIT and Lichen Sclerosis?

hi there, does anyone on this wonderful forum also have Lichen Sclerosis? My Mum (85) is really suffering, she has followed all guidelines for 20+ years,...

hi there, does anyone on this wonderful forum also have Lichen Sclerosis? My...

Regenallotment

•7 months ago

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Wild Variations in Body Temperature

Since I started T3/T4 combination therapy last summer I have been tracking my BP, heart rate and body temperature (orally). I am currently on T3 only and my...

Since I started T3/T4 combination therapy last summer I have been tracking my BP...

joey82

•7 months ago

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Do I need increase in thyroxine dose?

I have struggled with hypothyroid symptoms all my life (always cold, always hungry, always tired, weight gain etc.) but was always told by my GP that all I...

I have struggled with hypothyroid symptoms all my life (always cold, always hung...

Annista

•7 months ago

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First lab results after returning to T4 mono therapy. Comments and suggestions welcome.

On 18 December 23, after two and a half years on T4 / T3 dual therapy, my lab results were: TSH: 0.604 mU/l (Range 0.2 - 5) 8.42% FT3: 3.04 pmol/l (Range...

On 18 December 23, after two and a half years on T4 / T3 dual therapy, my lab re...

Koola

•7 months ago

8 Replies

How to manage hyper swing hashis

What would be the best way to respond to a hashis hyper swing when taking levothyroxine. Reduce dose temporarily?

What would be the best way to respond to a hashis hyper swing when taking levoth...

Chasing-rainbows

•7 months ago

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Polyunsaturated fats v saturated fats

I am so confused! I read on another site polyunsaturated fats are bad for people with hypothyroidism and saturated fats are recommended. I tend to follow the...

I am so confused! I read on another site polyunsaturated fats are bad for people...

GREENcard13

•7 months ago

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Advice please

Could I have some advice as to whether these Monitor My Health results are low even though they are in range. MMH were unable to test folate and haemoglobin...

Could I have some advice as to whether these Monitor My Health results are low ...

Sailing14

•7 months ago

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Advice on Iron levels

Serum Ferritin level blood test has come back showing at 15 ug/l - is this low? Doctor saying it is low normal rangeand not normally consdered as iron...

Serum Ferritin level blood test has come back showing at 15 ug/l - is this low...

Rolbo

•7 months ago

4 Replies

Sealions

Hello everyone ☺️ I would like to supplement my food intake with good vitamins and wondered if anyone on this forum had an opinion on Sealions (no not the...

Hello everyone ☺️ I would like to supplement my food intake with good vitamins a...

Totoro25

•7 months ago

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Flaxseed query

can anyone tell me if we should avoid flaxseed please? I have been having it every morning with my cereal for the last 2 years and I have just read that we...

can anyone tell me if we should avoid flaxseed please? I have been having it e...

Goinginsane1

•7 months ago

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Urine dipstick test showing bilirubin and luckosites past trace🤔

As many of you members will know I've not been taking the T4 teva the endocrinologist prescribed me on Dec 27th I did try it again, but again developed the...

As many of you members will know I've not been taking the T4 teva the endocrinol...

birkie

•7 months ago

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Results

Opinions please gratefully received TSH. 0.13. (0.27- 4.2) Free T4. 16.8 ( 10 - 21) Folate 3.7 (1.5 - 20) B12. 324. ( 180 - 2000 )

Opinions please gratefully received TSH. 0.13. (0.27- 4.2) Free T4. 16.8 ( 1...

foamfollower

•7 months ago

6 Replies

Some advice before a battle with GP!

Hi all, hoping someone on here can advise me on the best approach to take to get my GP to take action! Every blood test bar two that I have had over the...

Hi all, hoping someone on here can advise me on the best approach to take to g...

DearD

•7 months ago

15 Replies

Worst-off find it harder than well-off to access NHS care, survey finds

Am posting this as a general information issue. Worst-off find it harder than well-off to access NHS care, survey finds Exclusive:...

Am posting this as a general information issue. Worst-off find it harder than w...

helvella

Administrator•7 months ago

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selenium supplements

what are the best type? My husband has just purchased some which seem to say both sodium selenite and selenite, 100 ug,, not sure if is the correct compound....

what are the best type? My husband has just purchased some which seem to say bot...

Judithdalston

•7 months ago

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Symptoms worsening toward next levothyroxine increase?

Hi everyone, I’m on 75 mcg Levo per day, increased from 50 mcg per day 5 weeks ago. My symptoms (heartburn being the most noticeable) were getting less since...

Hi everyone, I’m on 75 mcg Levo per day, increased from 50 mcg per day 5 weeks ...

PinkCat2023

•7 months ago

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Hard copy blood results

I requested hard copies of a number of recent blood tests from the GP surgery and have received the following message this morning. Please find the enclosed...

I requested hard copies of a number of recent blood tests from the GP surgery an...

SpringerMom

•7 months ago

5 Replies

Effects of Levothyroxine

hi everyone, Thanks to some wonderful advice here I have navigated various GPs who initially suggested my symptoms could all be “psychological” The last GP...

hi everyone, Thanks to some wonderful advice here I have navigated various GPs...

KRex

•7 months ago

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Graves or postpartum thyroiditis?

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Hidden

•7 months ago

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Labs and T3 afternoon dose

Hello,If I take T3 in 2 doses per day and the 2nd dose is at 3pm. Is that enough time to take labs the next day? I would fast and not take any meds prior in...

Hello,If I take T3 in 2 doses per day and the 2nd dose is at 3pm. Is that enough...

Kava3

•7 months ago

6 Replies

Hyper/hypothyroidism

I was diagnosed with graves disease in april laat year and started on medication. No information was condition other than overactive thyroid. Thank goodness...

I was diagnosed with graves disease in april laat year and started on medication...

Hidden

•7 months ago

6 Replies

Interested in your thoughts

Hi, Would like to know your thoughts on the following: 2 or 3 years or so ago for me pharmacists put on my levothyroxine scripts take 30 to 60 minutes...

Hi, Would like to know your thoughts on the following: 2 or 3 years or so ago f...

Hidden

•7 months ago

35 Replies

referred to endocrinologist- long wait

hello, I’ve recently posted my blood results in here and had some great advice. I went back to GP who said she couldn’t treat me but will write to endo and...

hello, I’ve recently posted my blood results in here and had some great advice...

Mermaidandaman

•7 months ago

7 Replies

angioedema

hi does anyone have angioedema and also hypothyroidism please tia

Nat107

•7 months ago

1 Reply

Medication and blood tests

I have battled to get my bloods tested and have managed to get a blood test tomorrow but it is at 11.40am. I have always had them before 8am following the...

I have battled to get my bloods tested and have managed to get a blood test tomo...

Crazylegs16

•7 months ago

8 Replies

Elaine Moore’s website

hi All, I don’t seem to be able to access Elaine’s website anymore, tried on different devices. Is this the case for you too? Does she have any other platform?...

hi All, I don’t seem to be able to access Elaine’s website anymore, tried on dif...

Kari55

•7 months ago

3 Replies

T3 plus iron

Can you take T3 with iron?

PinkSkittles

•7 months ago

9 Replies

low levels of T4 & T3 on 3 grains of NDT

Dear all, Again I need some help with my blood tests interpretation and further steps. I’m currently on 3 grains of thyroid-s and my results are as shown on...

Dear all, Again I need some help with my blood tests interpretation and further...

selenipap

•7 months ago

4 Replies

2021 study: long-term Levo use and cancer risks

Hello all, My first post. I’ve been reading all the posts and am thrilled to have found this forum (Hashi patient). I read this 2021 study recently. Has...

Hello all, My first post. I’ve been reading all the posts and am thrilled to ha...

RomerinSpring

•7 months ago

7 Replies

TSH level of 100

I was over active then had radio active iodine march 2023 due to medication not controlling it then going under active I was on 50mcg levo then had it upped...

I was over active then had radio active iodine march 2023 due to medication not ...

Rubydoo23

•7 months ago

7 Replies

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All posts for March 2024

anyone with AIT and Lichen Sclerosis?

Wild Variations in Body Temperature

Do I need increase in thyroxine dose?

First lab results after returning to T4 mono therapy. Comments and suggestions welcome.

How to manage hyper swing hashis

Polyunsaturated fats v saturated fats

Advice please

Advice on Iron levels

Sealions

Flaxseed query

Urine dipstick test showing bilirubin and luckosites past trace🤔

Results

Some advice before a battle with GP!

Worst-off find it harder than well-off to access NHS care, survey finds

selenium supplements

Symptoms worsening toward next levothyroxine increase?

Hard copy blood results

Effects of Levothyroxine

Graves or postpartum thyroiditis?

Labs and T3 afternoon dose

Hyper/hypothyroidism

Interested in your thoughts

referred to endocrinologist- long wait

angioedema

Medication and blood tests

Elaine Moore’s website

T3 plus iron

low levels of T4 & T3 on 3 grains of NDT

2021 study: long-term Levo use and cancer risks

TSH level of 100

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