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Should I push for an ultrasound of my thyroid? I have primary hypothyroidism without Hashimoto's...

Hi guys, I'm back! 4 months ago I asked to go up on my dosage of levothyroxine (I was on 50mcg) but the GP declined. However, I had a blood test again...

Hi guys, I'm back! 4 months ago I asked to go up on my dosage of levothyroxine (...

melissa-b

•8 hours ago

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low trans ferritin saturation

I feel very run down I also have low t3 and wonder if my gut is the problem can someone tell me what causes low trans sats please. I feel so tired and run down...

I feel very run down I also have low t3 and wonder if my gut is the problem can ...

ninja1

•10 hours ago

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helvella - Thyroid Hormone Medicines UK

I have added a new feature to this document - links to the dm+d. In the attached image, you can see a blue label dm+d. To the right is a link that takes you...

I have added a new feature to this document - links to the dm+d. In the attache...

helvella

Administrator•11 hours ago

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Patient's view least important in diagnosis 🙄

Who'd have thought it? Research for Lupus Trust and in a Sjogren's UK newsletter but very applicable for us and...

Who'd have thought it? Research for Lupus Trust and in a Sjogren's UK newsletter...

Agitator23

•11 hours ago

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Hormone testing and balancing

Hi, I have hashimotos. Taking t4/t3 combination. Presently I think I'm nearing to optimising my medication, but would like to know more about my hormones....

Hi, I have hashimotos. Taking t4/t3 combination. Presently I think I'm nearing ...

Geegee777

•14 hours ago

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Please help

I have had two infections and been on antibiotics .my dose of levothyroxine had been changed from 100 to 75 a few months back which I know was the wrong thing...

I have had two infections and been on antibiotics .my dose of levothyroxine had ...

Andypandy30

•15 hours ago

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betrayal trauma in medicine

This article (it's a long one) really spoke to me and reflected quite a few of my own experiences, which I think are shared by many here. While it is not...

This article (it's a long one) really spoke to me and reflected quite a few of m...

buddy99

•15 hours ago

6 Replies

End of my tether 😔

So if you read my recent post it was referring to my New Horizon blood results.You guys were fantastic and gave me lots of advice which is appreciated....

So if you read my recent post it was referring to my New Horizon blood results.Y...

Totoro25

•16 hours ago

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Information Pack

We have put together an Information Pack full of information on thyroid disease and related conditions. For more information visit:...

We have put together an Information Pack full of information on thyroid disease ...

TUKOffice

Administrator•17 hours ago

overactive to underactive

Hi Everyone, I’m a newbie to all this but i certainly need some advice as i feel like im in the dark with my doctors and endocrinologists i don’t exactly...

Hi Everyone, I’m a newbie to all this but i certainly need some advice as i fe...

Leeleemarksy86

•17 hours ago

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Is Brett genuine?

Hi Admins, Is Brett genuine he's asking me to update my password by Tuesday? Thank you 😊

Hi Admins, Is Brett genuine he's asking me to update my password by Tuesday? Th...

YorkshireLass_1964

•17 hours ago

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Endocrinologist

Hi I'm looking for a good Endocrinologist. Based in South Wales but will travel. DM me thanks 🙏

Hi I'm looking for a good Endocrinologist. Based in South Wales but will travel....

Kallew1

•17 hours ago

1 Reply

Taking Omeprazole with Levo

I had a total thyroidectomy in 2016 after having a thyroid storm……I have been on various doses of Levo over the following years both up & down doses (at one...

I had a total thyroidectomy in 2016 after having a thyroid storm……I have been on...

Foxie1234

•17 hours ago

3 Replies

Covid

I caught Covid two weeks ago.. how long do I wait before I have a blood test for thyroid? Many thanks

I caught Covid two weeks ago.. how long do I wait before I have a blood test for...

Bean101

•18 hours ago

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thyroid peroxide too high?

Hi, I’ve been on levothyroxine since I was a teenager. I’m now 41and currently on 125mg. About 10 years ago I developed a goiter which had got much larger this...

Hi, I’ve been on levothyroxine since I was a teenager. I’m now 41and currently o...

Sarah2409

•18 hours ago

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Fundraising

Have you considered a way you could help us raise some money and awareness? Check out some of our suggestions and event ideas here on our website:...

Have you considered a way you could help us raise some money and awareness? Che...

TUKOffice

Administrator•20 hours ago

Joint pain - collagen recommendations while waiting for rheumatology referral

Hi, I’m being investigated for Sjorgens Syndrome and have been referred to see a rheumatologist. Whilst I wait the GP has said to try taking collagen for the...

Hi, I’m being investigated for Sjorgens Syndrome and have been referred to see ...

Slowrunner1208

•21 hours ago

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latest doctors Blood test

Thyroid function test Serum TSH level 4.47 mlU/L [0.35 - 4.5]; Patient stated to be on thyroxine. Comment:Results suggest adequate replacement My latest...

Thyroid function test Serum TSH level 4.47 mlU/L [0.35 - 4.5]; Patient stated t...

Fourwhitesheps

•21 hours ago

10 Replies

Results on Natural Thyroid Hormone

Hi All, I am just starting natural thyroid meds after managing to source some after my usual supplier stopped. I haven’t taken anything for a couple of yrs...

Hi All, I am just starting natural thyroid meds after managing to source some ...

Amyjay74

•21 hours ago

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Levo dose advice during IVF cycle - impact of HRT

Hello again 🙂 I’m wondering if anyone has any insight on the impact of HRT on Levo - Estrogen & Progesterone specifically which are the medications given...

Hello again 🙂 I’m wondering if anyone has any insight on the impact of HRT on...

StormsPass

•23 hours ago

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Multi nodule goitres and blood tests

Hi,I was recently diagnosed with multi nodule goitre as I had a lump on neck and extreme fatigue. I have been back and forth to the Gp as I don't feel myself....

Hi,I was recently diagnosed with multi nodule goitre as I had a lump on neck and...

Bobbbyboy

•1 day ago

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melatonin & hashi's

Due to fact I need to start something for my bone health, I have come across that melatonin along w/3other supplements shows great promise in resorption and...

Due to fact I need to start something for my bone health, I have come across th...

terebol

•1 day ago

15 Replies

Healing Naturally

hello I would like to share my experience with Graves’ disease or hyperthyroidism. short version is I was able to get better through changes in my diet and...

hello I would like to share my experience with Graves’ disease or hyperthyroidis...

calej

•1 day ago

4 Replies

URGENT help needed please .. heart operations cancelled because of suppressed TSH

Hi I was supposed to have a pacemaker & then an ablation 6 weeks later at Liverpool heart hospital as part of the pre op they did a blood test TSH 0.001 they...

Hi I was supposed to have a pacemaker & then an ablation 6 weeks later at Live...

hilary77

•1 day ago

24 Replies

experiences of armour?

hi all - I had my appointment with a thyroid U.K. recommended doctor. I’ve been worried for a while about availability of thyroid S and the changing...

hi all - I had my appointment with a thyroid U.K. recommended doctor. I’ve be...

Littledancingtiger

•1 day ago

5 Replies

is there a way to calculate exact T4 dose for an obese person ?

I wonder if obese people need more or less T4 . Would anyone know how to calculate this? thank you.

I wonder if obese people need more or less T4 . Would anyone know how to calcul...

Joesmum

•1 day ago

11 Replies

help with the results (Graves)

I just got these results (picture attached). Until now I was on 5mg daily (although I have skipped one day a week ) and now I was advised to take 5mg 3x a...

I just got these results (picture attached). Until now I was on 5mg daily (altho...

Kari55

•1 day ago

6 Replies

Reducing thyroxine advice please

I recently started to reduce my thyroxine from 100mcg as my t4 was still a bit high in range (I’m taking T3 also ) I’m doing it gradually but my mercury...

I recently started to reduce my thyroxine from 100mcg as my t4 was still a bit h...

Simplyred57

•1 day ago

6 Replies

Pharmacist - changed brand - Crescent Pharma

Hello, after being completely wrecked by the Endo - with a 6 weeks off Levo (dose 100mcg) I have finally clawed back to something like normality for me. After...

Hello, after being completely wrecked by the Endo - with a 6 weeks off Levo (dos...

Kazania

•1 day ago

10 Replies

Best time to take levothyroxine

What is best time frame to take levothyroxine before food and after food and time apart from vitamins

What is best time frame to take levothyroxine before food and after food and ti...

Andypandy30

•1 day ago

13 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2024

Should I push for an ultrasound of my thyroid? I have primary hypothyroidism without Hashimoto's...

low trans ferritin saturation

helvella - Thyroid Hormone Medicines UK

Patient's view least important in diagnosis 🙄

Hormone testing and balancing

Please help

betrayal trauma in medicine

End of my tether 😔

Information Pack

overactive to underactive

Is Brett genuine?

Endocrinologist

Taking Omeprazole with Levo

Covid

thyroid peroxide too high?

Fundraising

Joint pain - collagen recommendations while waiting for rheumatology referral

latest doctors Blood test

Results on Natural Thyroid Hormone

Levo dose advice during IVF cycle - impact of HRT

Multi nodule goitres and blood tests

melatonin & hashi's

Healing Naturally

URGENT help needed please .. heart operations cancelled because of suppressed TSH

experiences of armour?

is there a way to calculate exact T4 dose for an obese person ?

help with the results (Graves)

Reducing thyroxine advice please

Pharmacist - changed brand - Crescent Pharma

Best time to take levothyroxine

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