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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•21 days 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

•21 days ago

1 Reply

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

•21 days 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

•21 days 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

•21 days 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

•21 days 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

•21 days 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

•21 days 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

•21 days ago

48 Replies

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

•21 days ago

10 Replies

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

•21 days ago

3 Replies

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

•21 days ago

2 Replies

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

•21 days ago

28 Replies

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

•21 days ago

6 Replies

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 days 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

•22 days ago

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help with labs

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

•22 days ago

4 Replies

latest results

finally today had my results from my endocrinologist appointment and the blood tests. TSH 1 (0.27 - 4.2) Ft4 17.2. (12.0 -22.) Ft3 3.8. (3.1 - 6.8)...

finally today had my results from my endocrinologist appointment and the blood t...

JadeFox

•22 days ago

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Carol Vorderman diagnosed hypothyroid

I've spent all morning trying to decide whether or not to post this. Not the basic story - that was an easy decision. But given the very few accessible sources...

I've spent all morning trying to decide whether or not to post this. Not the bas...

helvella

Administrator•22 days ago

83 Replies

Thyroid shaped butterfly

Your thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly. https://thyroiduk.org/the-basics/how-your-thyroid-gland-works/

Your thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly. https://thyroiduk.org/the-basics...

TUKOffice

Administrator•22 days ago

Ferritin, B12 and folate results

Hi all I’d be grateful for any advice on the following results and details of the best supplements to take if you think I should boost them? The ferritin...

Hi all I’d be grateful for any advice on the following results and details of t...

Mogget

•22 days ago

14 Replies

Should I increase T4 or T3?

Diagnosed with paroxysmal AFib in 2021 (in A&E), was on 75mcg Levo and 10mcg Liothyronine (not converting well from T4 to T3) Was doing ok with ranges of FT4...

Diagnosed with paroxysmal AFib in 2021 (in A&E), was on 75mcg Levo and 10mcg Lio...

elkewilliams

•22 days ago

7 Replies

Hyper or Hypo?!

Good morning, I am not going to rewrite my entire story as it’s in my bio, but basically I was diagnosed as hyperthyroid approx six weeks ago and commenced on...

Good morning, I am not going to rewrite my entire story as it’s in my bio, but ...

Keri41

•22 days ago

20 Replies

Hypothyroid muscle aches

I have been sub-clinically hypothyroid for at least 14 years, based on my medical records, and was was treated for hypothyroid when my T4 dipped below range...

I have been sub-clinically hypothyroid for at least 14 years, based on my medica...

Philogden6

•22 days ago

8 Replies

Private blood results

Hello So this page has been so helpful so after publishing my Dr's nhs results I was advised to pay and get private ones done. After 2 failed blood attempts...

Hello So this page has been so helpful so after publishing my Dr's nhs results ...

Tinkerbell_84

•22 days ago

13 Replies

Poor GP response for years!

Hello. First time poster here Long story short I have been taking Levothyroxine for around 8 years and within this time I have had a constant battle with my...

Hello. First time poster here Long story short I have been taking Levothyroxin...

Pinknosenena

•22 days ago

3 Replies

Thyroid test results

Hi I was hoping someone could look at my test results which have come back normal from medichecks. TSH 2.77 mIU/L (0.27-4.2) Free T3 4.1 pmol/L (3.1-6.8)...

Hi I was hoping someone could look at my test results which have come back norma...

Cats-dogs24

•22 days ago

4 Replies

Thyroid UK Shop (Awareness Products)

We have a range of awareness products that can you can buy in our online shop to help support us and raise awareness. Visit...

We have a range of awareness products that can you can buy in our online shop to...

TUKOffice

Administrator•22 days ago

tsh ‘suppressed’ but I want to stay on 125mcg levo. Thoughts?

Morning all! Just had results back from gp thyroid panel (so only tsh and t4). 23rd April Tsh: 0.2 (range 0.27-4.2) T4: 15.9 (10.5-24.5) I’d asked for an...

Morning all! Just had results back from gp thyroid panel (so only tsh and t4). ...

hashihol

•22 days ago

1 Reply

Questions for GP

I recently posted that my thyroid gland suddenly enlarged - sore neck, buzzing ears, v tender joints & had cough for weeks. (Also had years of tiredness,...

I recently posted that my thyroid gland suddenly enlarged - sore neck, buzzing ...

Weedslayer

•22 days ago

18 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2024

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

Greenleaf blends smart protein supplement

Levothyroxine & Taking Norethisterone (period delay tables)

Diverticulosis etc

help with labs

latest results

Carol Vorderman diagnosed hypothyroid

Thyroid shaped butterfly

Ferritin, B12 and folate results

Should I increase T4 or T3?

Hyper or Hypo?!

Hypothyroid muscle aches

Private blood results

Poor GP response for years!

Thyroid test results

Thyroid UK Shop (Awareness Products)

tsh ‘suppressed’ but I want to stay on 125mcg levo. Thoughts?

Questions for GP

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