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Hoping for some help with my sons tests...he's just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism...

Hi.. I'm hoping for some info & help I can give to my son.. he's nearly 31 & just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism...his tsh was 130. His doctor has told him...

Hi.. I'm hoping for some info & help I can give to my son.. he's nearly 31 & jus...

diagnosed2013

•2 hours ago

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Signs & Symptoms (Hypo)

Hypothyroid signs and symptoms are numerous and vary from person to person, depending on the severity of the hormone deficiency. They may develop slowly over...

Hypothyroid signs and symptoms are numerous and vary from person to person, depe...

TUKOffice

Administrator•3 hours ago

mini pill effects on thyroid.

Hi all. I haven’t posted in a while but was wondering if anyone had experienced changes in thyroid function when stopping the mini pill? I have had...

Hi all. I haven’t posted in a while but was wondering if anyone had experienced ...

Jinjin44

•3 hours ago

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Cortisol Blood and Saliva Results Advice

Hi everyone, I did a cortisol blood test 11th Nov and the result was: 284 (166-507) According to NICE guidelines, this fits into the ‘’test again” bracket....

Hi everyone, I did a cortisol blood test 11th Nov and the result was: 284 (166...

TiredMummy

•3 hours ago

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Does anyone know about children with under active thyroid please?

My 11 year old granddaughter had some recent blood tests, she's been feeling dizzy, fainted a couple of times, bloods came back with:Ferritin 24 (15-56) TSH...

My 11 year old granddaughter had some recent blood tests, she's been feeling diz...

Elle137

•5 hours ago

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Hashimoto’s?

hi, I wonder if you have any thoughts please, I recently did a private thyroid blood test as was feeling quite rubbish with a long list of issues, ( have...

hi, I wonder if you have any thoughts please, I recently did a private thyroid b...

Lisilooloo

•6 hours ago

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Signs & Symptoms (Hyper)

Hyperthyroidism accelerates your body’s metabolism. It is difficult to diagnose as the signs and symptoms are similar to other conditions. Visit our website...

Hyperthyroidism accelerates your body’s metabolism. It is difficult to diagnose...

TUKOffice

Administrator•6 hours ago

Looking for data/papers about high blood pressure and hypothyroidism (prev title:Anxious about seeing the gp this morning)

& it's not even about my thyroid! I had an episode of very high blood pressure on Monday 210/129 & the gp sent me to a&e - who took my bp said it was fine and...

& it's not even about my thyroid! I had an episode of very high blood pressure o...

KatyMac68

•7 hours ago

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Post nasal drip ?

hi All I have a permanent scratchy sore throat and as a singer it’s a big problem. I wondered if anyone has experienced post nasal drip due to levothyroxine...

hi All I have a permanent scratchy sore throat and as a singer it’s a big pro...

Sizzles22

•9 hours ago

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Chills

Hello. I have hypothyroidism and take 50mg Levo. I have recently had to go back onto 60mg of Duloxetine due to mental health issues. I have noticed I am...

Hello. I have hypothyroidism and take 50mg Levo. I have recently had to go back ...

Pleasantfieldmouse

•17 hours ago

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below range TSH

Hi everyone. These are my latest results after increasing to 100mcg levo on 9th September (from 75mcg). TSH 0.05 (0.27-4.20) -5.6% FT4 18.6 (12-22) 66%...

Hi everyone. These are my latest results after increasing to 100mcg levo on 9th ...

Gardeningaddict

•19 hours ago

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Can my GP write Private script for T3 following on from Endo script if it was in my medical notes to that effect.?

Hello Everyone, My Endo had been changed, dont know why. Previously within an NHS appointment he wrote me a Private prescription for T3, and I noticed a...

Hello Everyone, My Endo had been changed, dont know why. Previously within an ...

Gillybean1

•21 hours ago

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Antibiotics & Probiotics

Completed a 5 day course of Flucloxacillin for what looks like a small abscess around my nether regions but alas it isn't any better so may have to have...

Completed a 5 day course of Flucloxacillin for what looks like a small abscess a...

Jefner

•21 hours ago

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Food Standards Agency: News and alerts

This is not strictly a thyroid issue. In fact, not directly a thyroid issue at all. We see a lot of members having issues with food. Intolerances they had...

This is not strictly a thyroid issue. In fact, not directly a thyroid issue at a...

helvella

Administrator•22 hours ago

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Good and bad days

hi all. So I’ve been on an increased dose for 3 weeks and 2 days (from 75 to 100 of levo) Yesterday was the first time I had a SLIGHT glimmer of hope in...

hi all. So I’ve been on an increased dose for 3 weeks and 2 days (from 75 to 100...

CAB123x

•22 hours ago

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High TSH result… my fault?

Hey guys, just had my routine results back today and my TSH is high (but T3 ok…) but wondering if that is my fault…? Serum TSH level 5.71 mIU/L [0.27 -...

Hey guys, just had my routine results back today and my TSH is high (but T3 o...

Wagamama

•22 hours ago

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what more can I do?

I decided to book an appointment with a private endo and he listened and talked to me then said he wanted about 8 blood tests done! Today I had to go to drs...

I decided to book an appointment with a private endo and he listened and talked ...

Judyrabbit

•22 hours ago

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Advice on blood test please

Hello everyone, I have Hashimoto's. GP prescribed me 25mcg of Levo in Feb 24, but are refusing to increase my dosage. I've finally started self-prescribing...

Hello everyone, I have Hashimoto's. GP prescribed me 25mcg of Levo in Feb 24, b...

Dandelions

•22 hours ago

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Understanding Advanced Test follow-up to initial NHS test

I had an initial NHS thyroid function test on 21 Oct 24, discussed here:...

Flamborian

•22 hours ago

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Endo recommendations

I've been treating myself with ndt for some years now. My gp has started testing my thyroid profile again and is somewhat alarmed at my suppressed tsh, my...

I've been treating myself with ndt for some years now. My gp has started testing...

Greybeard

•22 hours ago

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Is there a recommended weekday for Medicheck thyroid testing?

Hello All I've benefited so much over the years from the posts on this group and am eternally grateful. I've got Hashimoto's thyroiditis and had my thyroid...

Hello All I've benefited so much over the years from the posts on this group an...

ThyroidFrazzled

•1 day ago

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No dose adjustments unless tests “out of range”?

I have autoimmune subclinical hypothyroidism. I am currently taking 50mg Levothyroxine and had bloods done last week after 8 weeks taking 50mg: Serum TSH...

I have autoimmune subclinical hypothyroidism. I am currently taking 50mg Levoth...

CyclingMummy

•1 day ago

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Private endo recommendations London, East Anglia, Hertfordshire

Hello, looking for recommendations for a private endo in London, East Anglia or Herts by private message please. Many thanks in advance.

Hello, looking for recommendations for a private endo in London, East Anglia or ...

PaleoGirl

•1 day ago

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Armour thyroid treatment

Hi, I was on novothyral for the last couple of months, but as there is a shortage I had run out. My specialist has now prescribed me armour thyroid can...

Hi, I was on novothyral for the last couple of months, but as there is a short...

LittleApple03

•1 day ago

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advice on test results please

good morning I would be very grateful for any advice on my latest blood test results I take 5 mg carbimazole per day for graves disease. My latest test...

good morning I would be very grateful for any advice on my latest blood test res...

Pigsmayfly

•1 day ago

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Really bad spell with medication

I haven’t taken my medication in 6 weeks or longer to be honest yet I had my TSH and T4 done and perfectly normal. TSH: 1.47 (0.4-5.7 T4: 18 (11-20) My...

I haven’t taken my medication in 6 weeks or longer to be honest yet I had my TSH...

Dshadzz07

•1 day ago

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New here, trying to get help for hypothyroid symptoms

Hi there, I was wondering if any of the incredibly knowledgeable members could help me as I’ve got myself into a bit of a hole. I’ll try to summarise my...

Hi there, I was wondering if any of the incredibly knowledgeable members could h...

GussyG

•1 day ago

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Latest News

Researchers at Newcastle University recently conducted an online survey to try and understand how widespread fatigue is in people with hypothyroidism, and how...

Researchers at Newcastle University recently conducted an online survey to try a...

TUKOffice

Administrator•1 day ago

Is it anxiety or something else? What women should know.

Article from a few days ago in the Washington Post. These "being. woman" issues appear to be universal. It is particularly egregious when, as with thyroid...

Article from a few days ago in the Washington Post. These "being. woman" issues...

helvella

Administrator•1 day ago

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Women of certain age...advice please!

I'm 58 and have Hashimoto's, (along with PA, fybro, diabetes etc). I'm on both Levo & Lio, and have been on a progesterone only pill for years. My GP wants...

I'm 58 and have Hashimoto's, (along with PA, fybro, diabetes etc). I'm on both ...

Missd66

•1 day ago

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All posts for November 2024

Hoping for some help with my sons tests...he's just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism...

Signs & Symptoms (Hypo)

mini pill effects on thyroid.

Cortisol Blood and Saliva Results Advice

Does anyone know about children with under active thyroid please?

Hashimoto’s?

Signs & Symptoms (Hyper)

Looking for data/papers about high blood pressure and hypothyroidism (prev title:Anxious about seeing the gp this morning)

Post nasal drip ?

Chills

below range TSH

Can my GP write Private script for T3 following on from Endo script if it was in my medical notes to that effect.?

Antibiotics & Probiotics

Food Standards Agency: News and alerts

Good and bad days

High TSH result… my fault?

what more can I do?

Advice on blood test please

Understanding Advanced Test follow-up to initial NHS test

Endo recommendations

Is there a recommended weekday for Medicheck thyroid testing?

No dose adjustments unless tests “out of range”?

Private endo recommendations London, East Anglia, Hertfordshire

Armour thyroid treatment

advice on test results please

Really bad spell with medication

New here, trying to get help for hypothyroid symptoms

Latest News

Is it anxiety or something else? What women should know.

Women of certain age...advice please!

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Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2024

Hoping for some help with my sons tests...he's just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism...

Signs & Symptoms (Hypo)

mini pill effects on thyroid.

Cortisol Blood and Saliva Results Advice

Does anyone know about children with under active thyroid please?

Hashimoto’s?

Signs & Symptoms (Hyper)

Looking for data/papers about high blood pressure and hypothyroidism (prev title:Anxious about seeing the gp this morning)

Post nasal drip ?

Chills

below range TSH

Can my GP write Private script for T3 following on from Endo script if it was in my medical notes to that effect.?

Antibiotics & Probiotics

Food Standards Agency: News and alerts

Good and bad days

High TSH result… my fault?

what more can I do?

Advice on blood test please

Understanding Advanced Test follow-up to initial NHS test

Endo recommendations

Is there a recommended weekday for Medicheck thyroid testing?

No dose adjustments unless tests “out of range”?

Private endo recommendations London, East Anglia, Hertfordshire

Armour thyroid treatment

advice on test results please

Really bad spell with medication

New here, trying to get help for hypothyroid symptoms

Latest News

Is it anxiety or something else? What women should know.

Women of certain age...advice please!

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

What *Prescription Thyroid Medication* do you currently take?

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Archive

What Prescription Thyroid Medication do you currently take?