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Advice Needed Following Test Results

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in November 2023 and started on a 50mcg dose of Levothyroxine. In March this year, my GP increased this to 75mcg (50mcg...

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in November 2023 and started on a 50mcg dose...

slblue7629

•6 minutes ago

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Jaw clenching + Levothyroxine

Hi all, Apologies for the long post. I'd like some advice please regarding jaw clenching when on Levothyroxine. Does anyone else have this issue? I am...

Hi all, Apologies for the long post. I'd like some advice please regarding jaw...

Beeper1

•13 minutes ago

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Forum Posting Guidelines - 31

Forum Posting Guidelines - 31 The Thyroid UK forum guidelines are always accessible on this pinned post: Forum Posting Guidelines...

Forum Posting Guidelines - 31 The Thyroid UK forum guidelines are alway...

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Possible Overmedication Woes

I switched to T4/T3 combo in December, I'm self sourcing Tiromel. I was at that point taking 200mcg of Levo, felt okish but felt T3 could be higher it was 5.2...

I switched to T4/T3 combo in December, I'm self sourcing Tiromel. I was at that ...

Sparklingsunshine

•1 hour ago

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Endo changed meds - T3 only to T4/T3

For decades I've been on T3 only with various doses, for the last six years on 40mcg a day. I got called into the prescribing hospital yesterday & the head...

For decades I've been on T3 only with various doses, for the last six years on 4...

marigold22

•1 hour ago

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still feeling very poorly and frightened

I know it's only been since last thursday since I got my results back to find I was overmedicating but still feeling very poorly, fatigue is awful, mentally...

I know it's only been since last thursday since I got my results back to find I ...

Jefner

•2 hours ago

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Candida & Links to Thyroid

TUKOffice

Administrator•2 hours ago

Do I need to go back on thyroxine

Hello again everyone, I now have the results of my Blue Horizon Gold test and would be grateful for your advice/comments please. Thanks. Sorry read out has...

Hello again everyone, I now have the results of my Blue Horizon Gold test and wo...

wimpyshrog

•3 hours ago

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NHS prescribed NDT Armour thyroid in UK !?

Hello there ! Iam intolerant to nhs t3 and I have rash with Levothyroxine ( tried all brands years ago ) now iam self funding NTD and doing well on it ! (My...

Hello there ! Iam intolerant to nhs t3 and I have rash with Levothyroxine ( trie...

Ari3

•4 hours ago

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Increased!! Cel…e…brate…good times c’mon!!

OMG!!! Oh happy day!! Had my second opinion phone call with GP…lovely lovely lady doctor (the gp who started me on levo with no problem…did not alter my...

OMG!!! Oh happy day!! Had my second opinion phone call with GP…lovely lovely la...

JoJoloveschocolate

•4 hours ago

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NHS charter review

Just heard on the news that the NHS charter is under review and they were talking about changes to be made to improve care. I don't know anything about it but...

Just heard on the news that the NHS charter is under review and they were talkin...

AKatieD

•5 hours ago

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anyone else struggling with high levels on medication?

just wondering if anyone else struggling with high levels on medication? been going on for years- since diagnosed in 2019. Takes forever to get back to...

just wondering if anyone else struggling with high levels on medication? been g...

Carinagravesdisease

•5 hours ago

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Pharmacies

If you have problems obtaining the medications locally, try one of the pharmacies below. You will see that some will dispense using NHS prescriptions and some...

If you have problems obtaining the medications locally, try one of the pharmacie...

TUKOffice

Administrator•5 hours ago

Do You Know If….

This is a long shot, I’m hypo as well as B12D. I have just sent off for the free info from Thyroiduk on their list of doctors and consultants who have...

This is a long shot, I’m hypo as well as B12D. I have just sent off for the free...

B12again

•6 hours ago

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Determined to get t4 & t3 tested by nhs

So, followed the different courses to pursue this issue. Finally found the right PALS to complain to. Explained to them all of how I have been stuck on a low...

So, followed the different courses to pursue this issue. Finally found the righ...

Obsdian

•6 hours ago

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Kidneys and Hashimotos

Hi all, I am waiting for an endo appt in June to see if I need to go into Levo or T3. I get kidney pain in the morning after eating sugar/carbs the night...

Hi all, I am waiting for an endo appt in June to see if I need to go into Levo ...

RuthNelson

•6 hours ago

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Help please

Further to my previous posts, after consultation with Roseway Labs last week the Pharmacist increased my t3 to 10ug daily (previously prescribed 5ug by Endo)....

Further to my previous posts, after consultation with Roseway Labs last week the...

Koababy20

•7 hours ago

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T3 side effects

Good morning, I have recently started T3 (around 7 weeks ago). I was prescribed 10mcg daily alongside 62.5mcg of Levo. After the first week I dropped the dose...

Good morning, I have recently started T3 (around 7 weeks ago). I was prescribed ...

Flamingo60

•7 hours ago

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TIA in March

Hi, l recently had a mild TIA while in Cyprus where l live the treatment l received was excellent but the Neuroligist has prescribed Atvorstatin which l have...

Hi, l recently had a mild TIA while in Cyprus where l live the treatment l recei...

Tillybuds

•7 hours ago

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under active thyroid

I’m struggling to lose weight - I reach a certain weight and although still eating the same as when I lost 8lb I’m stuck at this weight! I take 125mcg of...

I’m struggling to lose weight - I reach a certain weight and although still eati...

Dorny

•8 hours ago

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Stopping Levothyroxine after 17 days?

Just to seek some advice and insights from the knowledgeable forum fellows. I have be subclinical hypothyroid for over ten years (unaware until recently). I...

Just to seek some advice and insights from the knowledgeable forum fellows. I ha...

Rolandawoo

•16 hours ago

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Exercise and Thyroid Conditions

Hi, Does regular exercise or lack of exercise affect an overactive thyroid in any way? Can exercise help reduce elevated thyroid levels? Thanks.

Hi, Does regular exercise or lack of exercise affect an overactive thyroid in a...

Persianne

•16 hours ago

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Supplement help to support thyroid

Hi Thyroid UK Community, I think Berberine, and selenium sounds like it could be beneficial, from what I have researched. There are studies to support that...

Hi Thyroid UK Community, I think Berberine, and selenium sounds like it could b...

Persianne

•17 hours ago

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Holistic Treatment

Hello everyone, I am here seeking guidance and support from this community regarding an overactive thyroid condition I have been recently diagnosed...

Hello everyone, I am here seeking guidance and support from this community rega...

Persianne

•17 hours ago

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TPO high, GP not helpful, and I’m looking for advice

Hello, Sorry if this is a bit long. I have been struggling with symptoms of hypothyroidism for about 5 - 6 years. I also have a long family history of...

Hello, Sorry if this is a bit long. I have been struggling with symptoms of hyp...

TheMudRunner

•19 hours ago

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LFT test Carbimazole

did I update? I can’t remember anyway - private LFT test came back all good - phew! But still have awful symptoms (not looong as yellow but I do have a yellow...

did I update? I can’t remember anyway - private LFT test came back all good - ph...

nooneimportant

•20 hours ago

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Greenleaf blends smart protein supplement

hi I’ve just been reading an article about the importance of amino acids for hypothyroidism. a lot of positive reviews about this supplement I’m very...

hi I’ve just been reading an article about the importance of amino acids for hy...

Clauds123

•20 hours ago

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Levothyroxine & Taking Norethisterone (period delay tables)

Hi All, I am currently taking 75mcg of Levothyroxine. My wedding is at the end of May this year and it just so happens that this is when my period is due....

Hi All, I am currently taking 75mcg of Levothyroxine. My wedding is at the end...

3mmarose

•21 hours ago

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Diverticulosis etc

interesting thread and a couple of anecdotes about having to rush off to the woods to do whatever the bears do there provoked some hollow laughter! I’ve been...

interesting thread and a couple of anecdotes about having to rush off to the woo...

Calceolaria

•23 hours ago

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help on lio increasing

Hi again, I am feeling a bit down and I think I might need to increase my lio meds a bit and would need some advice on how to do it. I wont see my endo until...

Hi again, I am feeling a bit down and I think I might need to increase my lio m...

Marinaaa

•24 hours ago

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Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2024

Advice Needed Following Test Results

Jaw clenching + Levothyroxine

Forum Posting Guidelines - 31

Possible Overmedication Woes

Endo changed meds - T3 only to T4/T3

still feeling very poorly and frightened

Candida & Links to Thyroid

Do I need to go back on thyroxine

NHS prescribed NDT Armour thyroid in UK !?

Increased!! Cel…e…brate…good times c’mon!!

NHS charter review

anyone else struggling with high levels on medication?

Pharmacies

Do You Know If….

Determined to get t4 & t3 tested by nhs

Kidneys and Hashimotos

Help please

T3 side effects

TIA in March

under active thyroid

Stopping Levothyroxine after 17 days?

Exercise and Thyroid Conditions

Supplement help to support thyroid

Holistic Treatment

TPO high, GP not helpful, and I’m looking for advice

LFT test Carbimazole

Greenleaf blends smart protein supplement

Levothyroxine & Taking Norethisterone (period delay tables)

Diverticulosis etc

help on lio increasing

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