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pelvic pressure

I’ve had Hashimotos for years now and generally seem ok on a low dose of levo 50mcg. more recently I have experienced bad pelvic pressure and bloating....

I’ve had Hashimotos for years now and generally seem ok on a low dose of levo 50...

Cecilbenhard

•12 days ago

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T4 to T3 conversion

Does T4 to T3 conversion lessen with age? I'm just trying to figure out why I feel 20 years older than my real age. No changes to any meds and supplements and...

Does T4 to T3 conversion lessen with age? I'm just trying to figure out why I fe...

Jingley

•12 days ago

16 Replies

Thyroid cancer, hypothyroidism and kidney function

Hello, I’m usually on the pernicious anaemia forum but I’ve been recovering from a diagnostic hemithyroidectomy confirming thyroid cancer. I think I am...

Hello, I’m usually on the pernicious anaemia forum but I’ve been recovering fro...

RoseFlowerDew

•12 days ago

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Constantly overheated

I’ve had hypothyroidism for over 10 years and first few years struggled to get my meds correct in terms of ‘ how I feel’ (unbelievably sluggish and tired)...

I’ve had hypothyroidism for over 10 years and first few years struggled to get m...

Patricia19

•12 days ago

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Article Writers/Harmony Back Issues

Alice Godfrey is a registered nutritionist and thyroid expert. She regularly writes articles for our member magazine, Harmony. You can buy our back issues*...

Alice Godfrey is a registered nutritionist and thyroid expert. She regularly wri...

TUKOffice

Administrator•12 days ago

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itchy rash

I have had problems this year with lower legs infection and swelling. treated for this, evetually ater months legs healed then wham this rash started. Having...

I have had problems this year with lower legs infection and swelling. treated fo...

islandlass

•12 days ago

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Feeling wobbly after a difficult day yesterday

I was out for lunch yesterday with a friend who collapsed half way through. I had to ask the waitress to call an ambulance as my friend was out cold for at...

I was out for lunch yesterday with a friend who collapsed half way through. I ha...

Jamima

•12 days ago

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Vencamil News! 25, 50 and 75 microgram tablets released to UK distribution

25, 50 and 75 microgram Vencamil tablets have been released into UK distribution. :-) :-) :-) I have already added them to my UK medicines document! :-)...

25, 50 and 75 microgram Vencamil tablets have been released into UK distribution...

helvella

Administrator•12 days ago

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Free T3 still low

Hi there I’m hoping someone can help. After my last test I asked my dr if I could increase my thyroxine as my conversion seemed poor. He said no. This is my...

Hi there I’m hoping someone can help. After my last test I asked my dr if I co...

sja11

•12 days ago

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blood results

hi can anyone advise best course of correcting my levels? I usually take 1.5 tablets of thyroid s and 10mcg t3, but have accidentally been taking 20mcg of t3...

hi can anyone advise best course of correcting my levels? I usually take 1.5 tab...

dizzy1979

•12 days ago

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AI - How long before it's coming to a surgery near you?

Some clinicians are using AI to write health records. What do you need to know? Imagine this. You’ve finally summoned up the courage to see a GP...

Some clinicians are using AI to write health records. What do you need to know? ...

RedApple

Administrator•12 days ago

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First bloods after starting levothyroxine only TSH tested?

Good morning, I asked for both T4 & T3 to be tested? The nurse explained that "it's only done at the lab if needed" so how's that going to work? How will the...

Good morning, I asked for both T4 & T3 to be tested? The nurse explained that "i...

Elle137

•12 days ago

12 Replies

Monitor My Health Results Layout

Hi all, I did a home test earlier this year after covid that showed I'd become hypothyroid, (I'm now ok). I would like to show these results to my...

Hi all, I did a home test earlier this year after covid that showed I'd become...

radd

•12 days ago

8 Replies

Give in Celebration

Many people now realise that asking for donations instead of gifts can really help a charity that has supported them or a friend or family member....

Many people now realise that asking for donations instead of gifts can really he...

TUKOffice

Administrator•12 days ago

Advice Please 🙏🏻

Hi all, Could anyone please give me some advice on my latest bloods please? The last time I posed on here the advice was to up my dose from 100mcg to...

Hi all, Could anyone please give me some advice on my latest bloods please? T...

Margiepargie

•12 days ago

7 Replies

Thyro

Hello I have been diagnosed with low thyroid my dr. Prescribed me levothyroxine 50 mg I am taking have of that because I am scared of side effects, now that I...

Hello I have been diagnosed with low thyroid my dr. Prescribed me levothyroxine ...

Mommadez626

•12 days ago

27 Replies

Itchiness?

This feels a bit random to ask here as I'm not even sure that it's thyroid-related necessarily - but does anyone else get really (sometimes borderline...

This feels a bit random to ask here as I'm not even sure that it's thyroid-relat...

lau99

•12 days ago

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What type of hypothyroidism do I have,?

My mother had a goitre and my sister born with no functioning thyroid. I realise I had thyroid problems from childhood but not treated until nearly 50 50 is...

My mother had a goitre and my sister born with no functioning thyroid. I realise...

Dodds

•12 days ago

13 Replies

Most GP Appointments Won't Be With A GP

I included this article in Star's post about her experiences with a less than helpful Physio, rather than seeing a GP. But I'm not sure it will necessarily be...

I included this article in Star's post about her experiences with a less than he...

Sparklingsunshine

•12 days ago

69 Replies

Secondary Hypothyroidism

Hi all, I had tests on my thyroid last year which showed my T4 as slightly low on 3 different tests. My GP told me there wasn't anything to worry, nothing to...

Hi all, I had tests on my thyroid last year which showed my T4 as slightly low...

Lottielou7

•12 days ago

11 Replies

Impact of levothyroxine on thyroid direct production of T3

My understanding is the thyroid produces both T4 and T3 although the majority of our T3 comes from conversion of T4 to T3. If we are taking thyroxine only...

My understanding is the thyroid produces both T4 and T3 although the majority of...

Curious123

•13 days ago

10 Replies

Blood Test Results advice please!

I have now had Blue Horizon Thyroid and Vitamin test results. Blood was taken 24 hrs after last Thyroxine and early in morning on Sept 3rd). I am on 75gms...

I have now had Blue Horizon Thyroid and Vitamin test results. Blood was taken 24...

Rolbo

•13 days ago

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Blood test results

Hello. Could someone interpret my recent blood results, please? TSH 1.33 TSH levels normal ( normal range 0.27 - 4.2 mU/L FT4 14.4 FT4 levels normal (...

Hello. Could someone interpret my recent blood results, please? TSH 1.33 TSH lev...

PurpleOliver

•13 days ago

12 Replies

T3 recommendation

I'm looking for a contact to buy T3. I was buying OTC from Italy but that became difficult so I have been on NDT for the last couple of years but the price is...

I'm looking for a contact to buy T3. I was buying OTC from Italy but that became...

hyp0thyr01d

•13 days ago

1 Reply

NHS Queues Mean Most Brits Expect To Pay For Healthcare.

I saw this the other day, it resonates with me. I currently have a structural, ongoing issue with my feet, due to Ehlers Danlos I have very flat feet which as...

I saw this the other day, it resonates with me. I currently have a structural, o...

Sparklingsunshine

•13 days ago

18 Replies

Test results

Can someone just go over these and say that everything is normal not on any Thyroid treatment. Still on very low dose propranolol and my Vit D was 135 in April...

Can someone just go over these and say that everything is normal not on any Thyr...

France92

•13 days ago

7 Replies

Latest test results after RAI treatment

Hello! I would be really grateful for some help, please. I have started on 50mg of eutirox since end July, after RAI treatment at end March. These are my...

Hello! I would be really grateful for some help, please. I have started on 50mg...

CirceBaby

•13 days ago

17 Replies

Is there a T3 and blood pressure connection?

We recently purchased an at home blood pressure reader. When I have tested in the evening it is high at around 150/90 which is worrying. I had to do an at...

We recently purchased an at home blood pressure reader. When I have tested in th...

Turquoisenona

•13 days ago

15 Replies

Help, Doctors claiming blood tests are fine!!

Hi, I'm 28, not on any medication (other than contraceptive implant) and hoping to think about starting a family in the next 12-18 months after having implant...

Hi, I'm 28, not on any medication (other than contraceptive implant) and hoping ...

JCHoc

•13 days ago

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Help, Can anybody interpret these results?

Can someone help me make sense of these test results? MC = Medichecks. NHS = GP Surgery, BH = Blue Horizon. What is screaming at me over these last 6 bloods...

Can someone help me make sense of these test results? MC = Medichecks. NHS = GP ...

helenshubby

•13 days ago

19 Replies

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All posts for September 2024

pelvic pressure

T4 to T3 conversion

Thyroid cancer, hypothyroidism and kidney function

Constantly overheated

Article Writers/Harmony Back Issues

itchy rash

Feeling wobbly after a difficult day yesterday

Vencamil News! 25, 50 and 75 microgram tablets released to UK distribution

Free T3 still low

blood results

AI - How long before it's coming to a surgery near you?

First bloods after starting levothyroxine only TSH tested?

Monitor My Health Results Layout

Give in Celebration

Advice Please 🙏🏻

Thyro

Itchiness?

What type of hypothyroidism do I have,?

Most GP Appointments Won't Be With A GP

Secondary Hypothyroidism

Impact of levothyroxine on thyroid direct production of T3

Blood Test Results advice please!

Blood test results

T3 recommendation

NHS Queues Mean Most Brits Expect To Pay For Healthcare.

Test results

Latest test results after RAI treatment

Is there a T3 and blood pressure connection?

Help, Doctors claiming blood tests are fine!!

Help, Can anybody interpret these results?

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