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Do I have a Thyroid problem?

Firstly, both my late parents had thyroid problems and I was diagnosed with a small benign growth on my thyroid a few years ago (which hasn't been checked...

Firstly, both my late parents had thyroid problems and I was diagnosed with a s...

•2 months ago

Does this sound like Hashimoto's please?

Hello, My thyroid has been under suspicion for many years but I cannot seem to get any answers. Postnatally, (four months after giving birth), some fifteen...

Hello, My thyroid has been under suspicion for many years but I cannot seem t...

•2 months ago

to take iodine or not ?

hi i have hashimotos and once again I have been looking for a way to reduce the tpo antibodies, im seeing conflicting reults some people said it lowers the tpo...

hi i have hashimotos and once again I have been looking for a way to reduce the ...

•2 months ago

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There is an article in the Mail: “Blood tests say my hypothyroidism is under control. So why do I feel so exhausted? Ask DR MARTIN SCURR”

There is an article in the Mail: “Blood tests say my hypothyroidism is under control. So why do I feel so exhausted? - Ask the GP DR MARTIN SCURR” [Publ:...

There is an article in the Mail: “Blood tests say my hypothyroidism is under con...

•2 months ago

Advice on taking T3 for first time also best pharmacy to use Private prescription please

Hello everyone, I have finally obtained a prescription for T3 from a private endo. I’m excited but also apprehensive and want to get off to a good start, so...

Hello everyone, I have finally obtained a prescription for T3 from a private end...

•2 months ago

Is a thyroid shield a wise precaution for dental x rays?

Hi All, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2016 and since then have used a thyroid shield for all dental x rays. During my dental appointment (new dental...

Hi All, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2016 and since then have used a t...

•2 months ago

Deiodinase 2 (DIO2) DNA blood test

Apologies if this is already been discussed at length. I'm just wondering if anyone on here has had this test? If so, where? Was it useful in your diagnosis?...

Apologies if this is already been discussed at length. I'm just wondering if any...

•2 months ago

At a dead end with GP, where to go from here?

This started a year ago, I had a full blood panel with symptoms of light period, cold, tired, etc (I assumed iron deficiency) the results showed very low...

This started a year ago, I had a full blood panel with symptoms of light period,...

•2 months ago

Test results and lowered levo

Hi, Wondering if I can get some advice! During a visit to an endocrinologist (unrelated to my thyroid problems) I was surprised with thyroid function tests...

Hi, Wondering if I can get some advice! During a visit to an endocrinologist ...

•2 months ago

Help with timing of NDT prior to blood tests

Hello. Would any of you knowledgeable people be able to advise me of the best time to take NDT prior to blood tests. I take Armour 1 grain twice a day. The...

Hello. Would any of you knowledgeable people be able to advise me of the best t...

•2 months ago

'The AI doctor will see you...eventually' article - Anyone else concerned?

This is an article I saw in The Economist 4 days ago (27th March): https://www.economist.com/leaders/2024/03/27/the-ai-doctor-will-see-youeventually The...

This is an article I saw in The Economist 4 days ago (27th March): https://www.e...

•2 months ago

mixing different t3 meds

I was taking cytomel for 6 years. Tsh went successfully down, but I never could reach normal ft3 because of my poor adrenals. Now when my thyroid worsened, tsh...

I was taking cytomel for 6 years. Tsh went successfully down, but I never could ...

•2 months ago

Advanced Thyroid Function Blood Test

I have been suffering from frequent aura migraines ever since I had my covid jabs in 2021. (sometimes daily). I had a brain MRI which was normal and all...

I have been suffering from frequent aura migraines ever since I had my covid jab...

•2 months ago

Covid and Thyroid

I don’t have research but a personal story. My daughter who is 23 contracted Covid last summer and I noticed she was really having a tough time. Went to the...

I don’t have research but a personal story. My daughter who is 23 contracted Cov...

•2 months ago

Thyroid cancer, hot flashes and cold intolerance/shivering?

I haven’t been diagnosed with thyroid cancer but I’ve been unwell for well over a year and my symptoms have got progressively worse. I only just did a post on...

I haven’t been diagnosed with thyroid cancer but I’ve been unwell for well over ...

•2 months ago

clavicle/collar bone swelling - YouTube Vid

hi there, A few of us have been talking about swelling in the pits of the collar bone. Instagram must’ve been listening 👂🏼 as this expert popped up in my...

hi there, A few of us have been talking about swelling in the pits of the coll...

•2 months ago

vitamins help

could anyone tell me what vits to take (brand) for how long? And what levels they should be at . Am guna have my bloods done again early may want to get them...

could anyone tell me what vits to take (brand) for how long? And what levels the...

•2 months ago

Hypothyroidism and osteoporosis

Any info on whether hypo and neds for same increase chances of developing osteoporosis. Im Sure I have read this somewhere but can't find the info now.

Any info on whether hypo and neds for same increase chances of developing osteop...

•2 months ago

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