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Evening primrose oil and hashimotos

Hi, Does anyone know if there are any reasons to avoid taking evening primrose oil if you have hashimotos and take levothyroxine? Suffering with fibrocystic...

Hi, Does anyone know if there are any reasons to avoid taking evening primrose o...

Chasing-rainbows

•4 days ago

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testing hit folate and vitamin b12

My hospital lab started to give me results for folate and b12 combined. Is it standard ? Any suggestions would be very welcome.

My hospital lab started to give me results for folate and b12 combined. Is it st...

Britpol

•4 days ago

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breidden

Does anyone know why, in people using NDT, the TSH readings tend to be very low, even when the T4 and T3 are within normal ranges? My GP is concerned that my...

Does anyone know why, in people using NDT, the TSH readings tend to be very low,...

breidden

•4 days ago

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abnormal pre and postop blood counts TT

update on pcp visit Thursday august 8, 2024. Labs drawn, calcium now 9.7 range 8.8-10.3. Headaches! BP 150/100, started on HCTZ 25mg, did not effect BP and I...

update on pcp visit Thursday august 8, 2024. Labs drawn, calcium now 9.7 range 8...

bo62

•4 days ago

1 Reply

Hyperthyroidism

I was born with the symptoms of hyperthyroidism disease, i.e., hyperthyroidism. I have been experiencing hyperhidrosis, severe anxiety, panic attack or...

I was born with the symptoms of hyperthyroidism disease, i.e., hyperthyroidism. ...

Mule1397

•4 days ago

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opinion on test results please

Hi, I had a thyroid plus blood test via Medi checks and got results today. I have been feeling really exhausted ,gained so much weight over last couple of...

Hi, I had a thyroid plus blood test via Medi checks and got results today. I ha...

MiriamD

•5 days ago

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SPAM! first found in my email account, also in my HU messages.

I assume it’s spam, it is actually in my messages here. I didn’t click the link, I came here to check. I do not suffer from this problem so the part about my...

I assume it’s spam, it is actually in my messages here. I didn’t click the link...

Ellie-Louise

•5 days ago

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improved blood work, am I a good converter or do I need support?

I’m still not out of the woods yet, but I’m happy to see some improvement. Here’s my latest results. The not so good news is d-dimer is still elevated but...

I’m still not out of the woods yet, but I’m happy to see some improvement. Her...

Jgoodwin977

•5 days ago

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Quastion on hyperthyroidism symptoms.

Hi everyone, [personal details removed by admin] i was born with the symptoms of this disease, i.e., hyperthyroidism. I have been experiencing...

Hi everyone, [personal details removed by admin] i was born with the symptoms of...

Mule1397

•5 days ago

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Low Iron

Hi guys! Like suggested lve done my full Iron panel! Could you please recommend the best dietary iron sources, except for liver pâté, which I'm already aware...

Hi guys! Like suggested lve done my full Iron panel! Could you please recommend ...

Faith442024

•5 days ago

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Post updated! always poorly?! Hypothyroid

I have just been diagnosed with autoimmune hypothyroidism But I am constantly POORLY! I feel like I am catching a bug/flu every other week! My energy levels...

I have just been diagnosed with autoimmune hypothyroidism But I am constantly P...

Ceer

•5 days ago

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info on parathyroid please

Hi. This post isn’t about me but looking for info to help my daughter. She has had low kidney function since she had a tummy bug aged 11. She is now mid 40s...

Hi. This post isn’t about me but looking for info to help my daughter. She has h...

HighlandMo

•5 days ago

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Update: Appeal re Complaint to GMC Rejected (Imperial Healthcare)

I've received an email apologising for the delay and saying that my appeal has now been passed to The Assistant Registrar for review. See...

I've received an email apologising for the delay and saying that my appeal has n...

jimh111

•5 days ago

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My symptoms have returned - do I need additional Levothyroxine?

Lots of info in my Profile/Biography. I have been on T4 for many years. After adding privately-sourced T3 to my prescribed T4 around 2019 I have been jogging...

Lots of info in my Profile/Biography. I have been on T4 for many years. After ...

bristolboy

•5 days ago

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A little advice on latest test results

Hello all, you have all been incredibly kind and helpful in the past.. and I wondered if I could pick your brains again about my latest test results.. I have...

Hello all, you have all been incredibly kind and helpful in the past.. and I won...

totk

•5 days ago

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Help with not tolerating T3 Liothyronine

Hi again, This might sound like a stupid question but does Levothyroxine increase T3 or does it just increase T4 (and of course lowers TSH)? The reason I ask...

Hi again, This might sound like a stupid question but does Levothyroxine increa...

1965Katy

•5 days ago

1 Reply

Has anyone seen ferritin rise quickly, 37midJune to 110 now & risen 25 in last wk please?Crp normal…no iron supp for 2wks either.

Hi ( not on thyroid meds, though been advised on here to look into thyroid issues) Wonder if anyone else has experienced such a speedy rise in ferritin...

Hi ( not on thyroid meds, though been advised on here to look into thyroid issue...

Jo5454

•5 days ago

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Is it ok to take all of NDT dose once a day instead of twice a day?

Just started on 2 grains of Armour NDT, 3 weeks ago. I have been taking 1 grain first thing and 2cnd grain between 2-3pm as advised by Thyroid specialist....

Just started on 2 grains of Armour NDT, 3 weeks ago. I have been taking 1 grain ...

Milburn13

•5 days ago

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B12 levels

Hello, I'm thinking of getting my daughter checked for Hashimotis and ceoliac after I was diagnosed. She had some symptoms (fatigue, irritability, headaches)...

Hello, I'm thinking of getting my daughter checked for Hashimotis and ceoliac af...

Kmurr144

•5 days ago

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cathy

I need to have a thyroid test. Before I book it what time of day should I book it for and in your opinion what time of day should I take my T4 and T 3 and...

I need to have a thyroid test. Before I book it what time of day should I book ...

Puddingym

•5 days ago

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Glandular Thyroid Supplements

Have been on levothyroxine 150 mcg for 17 years and have been experiencing a bucket load of side effects(joint pain, back pain, eyebrows growing bushy, lack of...

Have been on levothyroxine 150 mcg for 17 years and have been experiencing a buc...

GROUNDHO

•5 days ago

3 Replies

Advice needed

Can anyone tell me if they have Hashimotos, are you in constant pain with aching and stiffness when you stand up from a sitting or laying position.

Can anyone tell me if they have Hashimotos, are you in constant pain with aching...

Joolzanne

•5 days ago

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Sadly I am still not optimal yet.

In May this year after 9 months of titrating up from 25-125mcg, I thought that I was finally there. TSH was 0.808 (0.27-4.20) and FT4 was 21.5 (11-22) and...

In May this year after 9 months of titrating up from 25-125mcg, I thought that I...

Myristica

•5 days ago

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Vitamin B12

Did you know that the symptoms of B12 deficiency are similar to hypothyroidism?...

Did you know that the symptoms of B12 deficiency are similar to hypothyroidism?....

TUKOffice

Administrator•5 days ago

Does anyone have a NHS prescription for Armour?

Hello, I am new here.. I have a prescription for Armour Thyroid & don’t pay for my prescriptions but have to pay for Armour.. I can’t afford it!! Does anyone...

Hello, I am new here.. I have a prescription for Armour Thyroid & don’t pay for ...

Osian4grain

•5 days ago

4 Replies

The Thyroid Clinic

Not certain if I’m allowed to ask this question as an open post so please accept my apologies in advance if I’ve done this incorrectly. Does anyone have...

Not certain if I’m allowed to ask this question as an open post so please accept...

Mac2013

•5 days ago

1 Reply

tsh results and rash

I’ve been on 50 microgram tablets since March 2024 previously was on 25 microgram for a year. Just had tsh done and it’s level 4.4. Ferritin 168. Both marked...

I’ve been on 50 microgram tablets since March 2024 previously was on 25 microgra...

Ozzy77

•5 days ago

28 Replies

Bequeathed

Everyone should have an up to date Will. Thyroid UK has partnered with Bequeathed to offer their supporters a FREE online Will for Good. For more...

Everyone should have an up to date Will. Thyroid UK has partnered with Bequeath...

TUKOffice

Administrator•5 days ago

Graves Blood Test food or not to food ...

So I was always under the assumption that I shouldn't eat prior to a blood test - I'm never hungry anyway so no bother - however, lovely vampire said "have you...

So I was always under the assumption that I shouldn't eat prior to a blood test ...

nooneimportant

•5 days ago

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Lump in throat following hemithyroidectomy

Hello all,I wake up in the morning with a strong sensation of a lump at the base of my throat. As I had surgery in December 23 I was expecting some discomfort...

Hello all,I wake up in the morning with a strong sensation of a lump at the base...

Astrido

•5 days ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2024

Evening primrose oil and hashimotos

testing hit folate and vitamin b12

breidden

abnormal pre and postop blood counts TT

Hyperthyroidism

opinion on test results please

SPAM! first found in my email account, also in my HU messages.

improved blood work, am I a good converter or do I need support?

Quastion on hyperthyroidism symptoms.

Low Iron

Post updated! always poorly?! Hypothyroid

info on parathyroid please

Update: Appeal re Complaint to GMC Rejected (Imperial Healthcare)

My symptoms have returned - do I need additional Levothyroxine?

A little advice on latest test results

Help with not tolerating T3 Liothyronine

Has anyone seen ferritin rise quickly, 37midJune to 110 now & risen 25 in last wk please?Crp normal…no iron supp for 2wks either.

Is it ok to take all of NDT dose once a day instead of twice a day?

B12 levels

cathy

Glandular Thyroid Supplements

Advice needed

Sadly I am still not optimal yet.

Vitamin B12

Does anyone have a NHS prescription for Armour?

The Thyroid Clinic

tsh results and rash

Bequeathed

Graves Blood Test food or not to food ...

Lump in throat following hemithyroidectomy

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