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Strong women

Just had a quick trawl through my FB page and this popped in....couldn't resist posting it Stay strong everyone!

Just had a quick trawl through my FB page and this popped in....couldn't resist ...

DippyDame

•7 months ago

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Frustrating GP appointment

I've been struggling with a return of some hypo symptoms since my tsh-must-be-in-range focused GP reduced my Levothyroxine from 100mcg daily to alternating...

I've been struggling with a return of some hypo symptoms since my tsh-must-be-in...

Jingley

•7 months ago

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Is this low B12 / folate?

Hi all! Curious if anyone can advise please- I am fatigued (really struggle at work), brain fog, aches and pains - have been taking HRT for few months but not...

Hi all! Curious if anyone can advise please- I am fatigued (really struggle at ...

Ajom

•7 months ago

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Ferritin Update

update on 2 nd visit to Drs ! I got up at 6 which is extremely difficult for me with this exhaustion ! Was out side the Drs office before they arrived !...

update on 2 nd visit to Drs ! I got up at 6 which is extremely difficult for me ...

Oliva1955

•7 months ago

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Vitamin B Complex

G'day everyone, hope you're all doing well I would appreciate your advice on the following question - I read somewhere that we should have a break from...

G'day everyone, hope you're all doing well I would appreciate your advice on th...

Carri3

•7 months ago

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Thyroid UK Merseyside Support Group Meeting

Thyroid UK Support Group, Merseyside. We will be holding our next meeting in the dining room at The Iraneus Project (Formerly St Thomas of Canterbury...

Thyroid UK Support Group, Merseyside. We will be holding our next meeting in ...

Venicefan

•7 months ago

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Thyroid results

Hi, Just had my results from Medicheck and they say it is within normal range. Could some of you knowledgable people let me know what you think? TSH 2.53...

Hi, Just had my results from Medicheck and they say it is within normal range. ...

Jellywobble

•7 months ago

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Slow swallow reflex.....dysphagia

Well, I've been very slow on the uptake here! For as long as I can remember I've never been able to gulp down a drink but just accepted it as my normal....it...

Well, I've been very slow on the uptake here! For as long as I can remember I'v...

DippyDame

•7 months ago

15 Replies

Help please

Would anyone be able to recommend an endo in North Yorkshire? I've sent my GP lots of research about T3 and bradycardia and other heart problems because he's...

Would anyone be able to recommend an endo in North Yorkshire? I've sent my GP lo...

foamfollower

•7 months ago

1 Reply

Thyroid-S (once again)

I live in Sweden and I have been on Thyroid-S since 2015. The Thai supplier have now listed my country as one of many EU countries that they dont deliver to....

I live in Sweden and I have been on Thyroid-S since 2015. The Thai supplier have...

Lisetten

•7 months ago

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Vitamin B12 deficiency diagnosis and management - New NICE guidance

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng239/chapter/recommendations#recognising-vitamin-b12-deficiency

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng239/chapter/recommendations#recognising-vitam...

Pasionaria

•7 months ago

1 Reply

Vitamins D and K7

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism nine months ago, and prescribed 50mcg levothyroxine per day. No mention was made of Vitamin D results or any related issues...

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism nine months ago, and prescribed 50mcg levoth...

lalage1979

•7 months ago

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T3 looks low to me! I have a goitre....help please.

I'm waiting for and Ultrasound scan for goitre. I had to push for T3/T4 blood test after gp took TSH and was then fixated on high cholesterol levels. I did...

I'm waiting for and Ultrasound scan for goitre. I had to push for T3/T4 blood ...

Applebud

•7 months ago

21 Replies

Do I need to go back on Thyroxine?

Just a heads up folks, this is going to be a long post! I have been off thyroxine for just over a year now, I will attempt to explain in a long winded way how...

Just a heads up folks, this is going to be a long post! I have been off thyroxi...

wimpyshrog

•7 months ago

25 Replies

armor thyroid

I buy armor thyroxine from [ a source ] in USA, together with taxes and postage the cost is high. Can anyone recommend a more economical source? much...

I buy armor thyroxine from [ a source ] in USA, together with taxes and postage ...

Leonsky

•7 months ago

1 Reply

Viatris 5mcg liothyronine feedback please from NHS

Hi. Has anyone taken Viatris 5mcg liothyronine T3. Or can you compare with other liothyronine 5mcg brands. My sister has just been prescribed T3 alongside her...

Hi. Has anyone taken Viatris 5mcg liothyronine T3. Or can you compare with other...

McPammy

•7 months ago

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Taking supplements but gaining weight fast

Hi folks, Just wondering if this is normal common. I have been on supplements now for about 5 weeks. I'm feeling a million times better more energised normal...

Hi folks, Just wondering if this is normal common. I have been on supplements no...

madeline05

•7 months ago

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Subclinical hypothyroidism

I was always told I had secondary hypothyroidism and suddenly my clinic has me listed as subclinical or mild hypothyroidism. How can you be on levothyroxine...

I was always told I had secondary hypothyroidism and suddenly my clinic has me l...

Dryski

•7 months ago

1 Reply

NDT taken at same time as Trospium - issues

I hope this is OK to post here? Taking NDT at the same time of another medication may have implications. I’ve been on NDT for the past few months, replacing...

I hope this is OK to post here? Taking NDT at the same time of another medicati...

JMN2017

•7 months ago

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April 2024 - Current NHS Drug Tariff Liothyronine Prices

The April 2024 NHS Drug Tariff has been published and my blog has been updated. Changes from last month The tariff price for Liothyronine...

The April 2024 NHS Drug Tariff has been published and my blog has been updated. ...

helvella

Administrator•7 months ago

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help with blood results please

can someone tell me if this is ok? My daughter is 33 taking no meds but feels awful. Cold tired dry skin low libido. Thank you

can someone tell me if this is ok? My daughter is 33 taking no meds but feels aw...

TheresaGreen1967

•7 months ago

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My sis newly diagnosed and prescribed 75 mcg Levo but GP refuses to test free T4 or antibodies.

Hi my sister has had TSH result of 5.3 (0.3-3) and has symptoms and been prescribed 75 mcg Levothyroxine. GP refuses to test for free T4 or antibodies. I...

Hi my sister has had TSH result of 5.3 (0.3-3) and has symptoms and been prescri...

Hoxo

•7 months ago

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upping meds in pregnancy plus vitimins.

I went to my GP in very early pregnancy (4.5-5weeks) as had cramping and spotting, and also arranged bloods, as I knew I should be monitored as high risk with...

I went to my GP in very early pregnancy (4.5-5weeks) as had cramping and spottin...

Needlehaystax

•7 months ago

13 Replies

Ultrasound and Vitamin D

Hello. I posted on here last week looking some advice on my latest blood tests. I have had and underactve thyroid for almost 3 years but have been...

Hello. I posted on here last week looking some advice on my latest blood tests....

Flo1000

•7 months ago

10 Replies

A little advice please

following on from my last post where my blood tests showed low tsh (following protocols) I was called into the dr today. Dr wants me to drop to 50 one day 75...

following on from my last post where my blood tests showed low tsh (following pr...

Polarbear54321

•7 months ago

1 Reply

Medical Paper please – low TSH on T3 only

Since 2017 I have had my T3 only prescribed by a large teaching & research hospital in the Midlands. Fortunately since lock down and until recently I have not...

Since 2017 I have had my T3 only prescribed by a large teaching & research hospi...

marigold22

•7 months ago

17 Replies

awaiting an endo appointment and I am going mad without answers!

hey folks So I am waiting for an endocrinologist appointment- pushed out to May, since I was diagnosed as hyperthyroid in Feb. I’m looking for any insight...

hey folks So I am waiting for an endocrinologist appointment- pushed out to Ma...

Hungryallthetimes

•7 months ago

24 Replies

carbimazole and hives

Hi Folks, I have autoimmune hyperthyroidism, awaiting diagnosis from a consultation with NHS endo but it’s likely Graves given my blood markers. GP...

Hi Folks, I have autoimmune hyperthyroidism, awaiting diagnosis from a consulta...

Hungryallthetimes

•7 months ago

15 Replies

High to Low TSH?

Hi everyone,I have recieved my Thyroid bloods back last week and I am so confused 😕 as you can see in attachment, the latest results. TSH - 0.11 T4 -...

Hi everyone,I have recieved my Thyroid bloods back last week and I am so confuse...

KyteP

•7 months ago

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The London Clinic -Endocrinology ??

Just wondering if anyone has seen an Endocrinologist at the above? No mentioning of names please but just wondering if anyone found this place good? I am...

Just wondering if anyone has seen an Endocrinologist at the above? No mentioni...

Hidden

•7 months ago

17 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for March 2024

Strong women

Frustrating GP appointment

Is this low B12 / folate?

Ferritin Update

Vitamin B Complex

Thyroid UK Merseyside Support Group Meeting

Thyroid results

Slow swallow reflex.....dysphagia

Help please

Thyroid-S (once again)

Vitamin B12 deficiency diagnosis and management - New NICE guidance

Vitamins D and K7

T3 looks low to me! I have a goitre....help please.

Do I need to go back on Thyroxine?

armor thyroid

Viatris 5mcg liothyronine feedback please from NHS

Taking supplements but gaining weight fast

Subclinical hypothyroidism

NDT taken at same time as Trospium - issues

April 2024 - Current NHS Drug Tariff Liothyronine Prices

help with blood results please

My sis newly diagnosed and prescribed 75 mcg Levo but GP refuses to test free T4 or antibodies.

upping meds in pregnancy plus vitimins.

Ultrasound and Vitamin D

A little advice please

Medical Paper please – low TSH on T3 only

awaiting an endo appointment and I am going mad without answers!

carbimazole and hives

High to Low TSH?

The London Clinic -Endocrinology ??

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