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NDT help please!

Hello everyone As I was badly stung (financially) by a scammer on here before in my quest to secure some NDT, I wonder if someone can let me have a reliable...

Hello everyone As I was badly stung (financially) by a scammer on here before ...

jaxie28

•2 months ago

1 Reply

thyroid biopsy 3f

enlarged thyroids are hereditary in my family I thought I’d missed it! I have a visible enlarged thyroid which is measuring 5cm (unchanged in size for 12...

enlarged thyroids are hereditary in my family I thought I’d missed it! I have a...

Sunny_Sea

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Doctor recommendations for prescribing Tirosint and/or t3 medication

Hello! I am moving to the UK and am currently finding the optimal dose for hypothyroid using Tirosint (t4) and Cytomel (t3). If available: Please message me,...

Hello! I am moving to the UK and am currently finding the optimal dose for hypot...

kevultralight

•2 months ago

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Titrating Armour and FT4/FT3 has tanked

I’m gutted because there had been a gradual increase in my FT3 throughout the last year titrating Armour (apart from a blip following covid at Christmas). It...

I’m gutted because there had been a gradual increase in my FT3 throughout the la...

Insomania

•2 months ago

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T3 question

Is it the case still that an Endo must initiate a T3 prescription in the UK ? Please could anyone PM me with recommendations for an Endo in Norfolk or...

Is it the case still that an Endo must initiate a T3 prescription in the UK ? P...

ellj

•2 months ago

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Testing advice after trialling T3

Hi all, I’ve managed to stay on T3 for a while now and I’m getting ready to do a thyroid test. I take two doses of T3, one around 6am with my Levothyroxine...

Hi all, I’ve managed to stay on T3 for a while now and I’m getting ready to do...

TiredMummy

•2 months ago

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Hyperthyroid and Graves Disease

Hi, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in April with the underlying cause being Graves Disease diagnosed in July, Still trying to manage the right meds and...

Hi, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in April with the underlying cause bein...

Netball01

•2 months ago

28 Replies

T3 suppliers?

Looking for online T3 supplier links. I believe Mexico has been suggested. I’ll take any reliable Ndt suppliers too, but can’t tolerate thyroid-s. Can only...

Looking for online T3 supplier links. I believe Mexico has been suggested. I’ll ...

kb44

•2 months ago

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Mosaic Medical

Hi guys Could someone please share if they have experience with Mosaic Medical in Dorset for thyroid care? Kindly respond privately. Thank you

Hi guys Could someone please share if they have experience with Mosaic Medical i...

Faith442024

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Greek unipharma t3

I just bought this t3 off a site and i want to know if its originalThe pills are bright yellow,ive seen others that look more pale white

I just bought this t3 off a site and i want to know if its originalThe pills are...

Caesarthyroid

•2 months ago

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T3 & Benzo

Hello, Following on from my earlier post (interpretation test results), I was well prepared for my phone call appointment today. Thanks again for the...

Hello, Following on from my earlier post (interpretation test results), I was...

Ladydukan

•2 months ago

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Dr Amit Allahabadia

Has anyone consulted this endocrinologist who practices in London and Sheffield? If so, please would you PM me with info. Thanks.

Has anyone consulted this endocrinologist who practices in London and Sheffield?...

ValTay

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Hubby’s Results and some advice please

Hi I am hypothyroid since 2009. My hubby had routine bloods at GP in May showing FT4 slightly under and cholesterol as 6.5 but classed as normal. He...

Hi I am hypothyroid since 2009. My hubby had routine bloods at GP in May s...

Lor7

•2 months ago

5 Replies

Worried mother

I desperately need help, my 25yr old son has been struggling for a year now, he tried levothyroxine for 10 months made him worse, we need to get him on Armour...

I desperately need help, my 25yr old son has been struggling for a year now, he ...

Jonnybravo77

•2 months ago

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Levothyroxine dosage and weight

Am I right that the average recommended dose of Levothyroxine is 1.6mcg per kg patient weight? It seems to me that many people on here are on very low doses....

Am I right that the average recommended dose of Levothyroxine is 1.6mcg per kg p...

Agitator23

•2 months ago

11 Replies

Update or not update!

Firstly thanks to everyone for the advice given last week, I as advised have repeatedly tried to get follow up bloods after 9 weeks on 25mcg levo, I have been...

Firstly thanks to everyone for the advice given last week, I as advised have rep...

Lmcb2024

•2 months ago

4 Replies

Another brand

Anyone heard anything untoward about Aristo/Vencamil brand? Turned up as part of my usual prescription. 25mcg to add to my 50mcgs Accord.

Anyone heard anything untoward about Aristo/Vencamil brand? Turned up as part o...

Calceolaria

•2 months ago

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The Perfect Storm of Polymyalgia, Thyroid Levels, Chronic Kidney Disease and the negative impact of the Prednisolone I take for the PMR!

Good Afternoon, After posting the following results about one month ago TSH 0.537 mIU/L (0.35 - 5.5) 3.6% Free T4...

Good Afternoon, After posting the following results about one month ago TSH 0....

Benos123

•2 months ago

3 Replies

Relationship between serum vitamin D levels and thyroid- and parathyroid-related diseases: a Mendelian randomisation study

As so often, more research needed. But worth at least a quick look if you are interested. Relationship between serum vitamin D levels and thyroid- and...

As so often, more research needed. But worth at least a quick look if you are in...

helvella

Administrator•2 months ago

1 Reply

Levothyroxine increase short of breath

My Endo has suggested an increase of 100mcg of Levo and 5mcg t3 due to my rapid increase in weight and severe constipation. I have been taking 75mcg and 5mcg...

My Endo has suggested an increase of 100mcg of Levo and 5mcg t3 due to my rapid ...

Redforme

•2 months ago

16 Replies

started Levothyroxine today. What to expect?

so I feel pretty fortunate that I haven’t had to wait to long to start treatment. Following GP blood tests last Wednesday I was reviewed today. We’re still...

so I feel pretty fortunate that I haven’t had to wait to long to start treatment...

Sausagesquad

•2 months ago

20 Replies

Recommendations for private Endocrinologist

Can anybody recommend a private endocrinologist that specialises in thyroid disorders in the Essex area please? Pm suggestions as per group rules. Many thanks...

Can anybody recommend a private endocrinologist that specialises in thyroid diso...

Sausagesquad

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Iron results

InflammationCRP HS - 1.640 mg/L (Range: < 3) Iron status Iron - 13.9 umol/L (Range: 10 - 30) TIBC - 75.5 umol/L (Range: 45 - 81)...

InflammationCRP HS - 1.640 mg/L (Range: < 3) Iron status Iron - 13.9 umol/L (Ra...

Molly161018

•2 months ago

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Endocronologists in N Ireland

Can anymore recommend an Endocronologist in N Ireland that do private work. I am struggling at the minute and it was recommended on here to get seen privately...

Can anymore recommend an Endocronologist in N Ireland that do private work. I a...

Sunflower535

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Levothyroxine

Hi sure someone will get this and understand. My TSH 3.8 Free thyroxine 17.6 Free t3 5.3 Either I'm making it up in my head or I'm experiencing these symptoms...

Hi sure someone will get this and understand. My TSH 3.8 Free thyroxine 17.6 Fre...

Salkas

•2 months ago

8 Replies

Which days for reduced dose?

I have been on 75mcg levothyroxine for over ten weeks with tiny improvements in some symptoms but a big increase in others. I am now suffering badly with...

I have been on 75mcg levothyroxine for over ten weeks with tiny improvements in ...

WestElf

•2 months ago

18 Replies

TV Menopause Doctor Investigated By Watchdog

I thought this might be of interest, I know we've had forum recommendations for Dr Louise Newsom's clinics and her Balance menopause app. Spotted on the BBC...

I thought this might be of interest, I know we've had forum recommendations for ...

Sparklingsunshine

•2 months ago

40 Replies

Help With Test Results

Recently had thorough NHS blood tests for both thyroid and heart related issues.Could someone please look at thyroid for me as gp asked me to decrease T3 from...

Recently had thorough NHS blood tests for both thyroid and heart related issues....

paulaelizabeth

•2 months ago

4 Replies

Is it thyroid or am I depressed!

It's me again and sorry for pestering you nice folk again, but I really don't know what to do. I am feeling horrible - my last results weren't great - see my...

It's me again and sorry for pestering you nice folk again, but I really don't kn...

Sunflower535

•2 months ago

27 Replies

Support with Endo review in Nov 2024

Morning I have only posted a couple of times on here, the first in 2017 for my results to be explained to me ie Free T4 14.8 pmol/L 7.5-21.1...

Morning I have only posted a couple of times on here, the first in 2017 for my ...

Risetothechallenge

•2 months ago

19 Replies

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All posts for September 2024

NDT help please!

thyroid biopsy 3f

Doctor recommendations for prescribing Tirosint and/or t3 medication

Titrating Armour and FT4/FT3 has tanked

T3 question

Testing advice after trialling T3

Hyperthyroid and Graves Disease

T3 suppliers?

Mosaic Medical

Greek unipharma t3

T3 & Benzo

Dr Amit Allahabadia

Hubby’s Results and some advice please

Worried mother

Levothyroxine dosage and weight

Update or not update!

Another brand

The Perfect Storm of Polymyalgia, Thyroid Levels, Chronic Kidney Disease and the negative impact of the Prednisolone I take for the PMR!

Relationship between serum vitamin D levels and thyroid- and parathyroid-related diseases: a Mendelian randomisation study

Levothyroxine increase short of breath

started Levothyroxine today. What to expect?

Recommendations for private Endocrinologist

Iron results

Endocronologists in N Ireland

Levothyroxine

Which days for reduced dose?

TV Menopause Doctor Investigated By Watchdog

Help With Test Results

Is it thyroid or am I depressed!

Support with Endo review in Nov 2024

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All posts for September 2024

NDT help please!

thyroid biopsy 3f

Doctor recommendations for prescribing Tirosint and/or t3 medication

Titrating Armour and FT4/FT3 has tanked

T3 question

Testing advice after trialling T3

Hyperthyroid and Graves Disease

T3 suppliers?

Mosaic Medical

Greek unipharma t3

T3 & Benzo

Dr Amit Allahabadia

Hubby’s Results and some advice please

Worried mother

Levothyroxine dosage and weight

Update or not update!

Another brand

The Perfect Storm of Polymyalgia, Thyroid Levels, Chronic Kidney Disease and the negative impact of the Prednisolone I take for the PMR!

Relationship between serum vitamin D levels and thyroid- and parathyroid-related diseases: a Mendelian randomisation study

Levothyroxine increase short of breath

started Levothyroxine today. What to expect?

Recommendations for private Endocrinologist

Iron results

Endocronologists in N Ireland

Levothyroxine

Which days for reduced dose?

TV Menopause Doctor Investigated By Watchdog

Help With Test Results

Is it thyroid or am I depressed!

Support with Endo review in Nov 2024

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What *Prescription Thyroid Medication* do you currently take?

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