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TSH DEAD?

Hi, I think my TSH facility has died/ vacated/ broken and my Endo is continuing to increase Carbimazole to ‘ignite it”. I’ve had hyperthyroidism for two...

Hi, I think my TSH facility has died/ vacated/ broken and my Endo is continuing ...

Mandyj2

•3 minutes ago

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Further update re T3

Finally found a local pharmacy to fulfill my prescription for T3(at reasonable cost) plan to start after blood test next week. I left message for my Endo...

Finally found a local pharmacy to fulfill my prescription for T3(at reasonable c...

Humphre

•55 minutes ago

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Scheduled site maintenance ❗ Tomorrow ❗ (Thursday 5th December) starting at 11AM (UK) / 6AM (ET)

The HU tech team have estimated that this will take around 1 hour to complete.

The HU tech team have estimated that this will take around 1 hour to complete. ...

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Are amino acid supplements a good thing?

Hi lovely people I recently came across this ad for amino acid supplements, which promised to increase the absorbion of T3 in the cell. What you all think?...

Hi lovely people I recently came across this ad for amino acid supplements, wh...

PixieElv

•2 hours ago

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Melatonin and elderly people

Wondering if anyone might have experiences with that - is it helpful in supporting/ adjusting the circadian rhythm..? Any negative sides? I understand it...

Wondering if anyone might have experiences with that - is it helpful in supporti...

Huskyy

•7 hours ago

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thyroid meds

hello can anyone tell me where they get there meds sourced from if going private. I am from Peterlee area. And what dose do you normally start on when first...

hello can anyone tell me where they get there meds sourced from if going private...

Leggits1

•12 hours ago

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Hello 👋 Is there anyway of uploading multiple pictures in 1 post?

Hello 👋 everyone , Regarding my last post yesterday it looks like I’ve had lots of replies on my recent bloods but it was me uploading all my screenshots x...

Hello 👋 everyone , Regarding my last post yesterday it looks like I’ve had lot...

Kisca

•14 hours ago

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Getting bloods done at the GP

Hi hope you could advise me. When I have my bloods done I usually leave taking my iron. B12 and vitamin d supplements etc for about 7 days before my bloods...

Hi hope you could advise me. When I have my bloods done I usually leave taking ...

suzybear

•15 hours ago

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Glycans

Hi everyone. Just wondered if anyone has done any research on Glycans? Im just delving into this subject and found an interesting papers which seem to make...

Hi everyone. Just wondered if anyone has done any research on Glycans? Im ju...

KittyKat234

•16 hours ago

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Hi Everyone! Happy Holidays! New supplier...praise God

If you'll recall, I posted on a crummy supplier that I had for 2 years and I did not feel well because this person was allowing the medicine to get warm or hot...

If you'll recall, I posted on a crummy supplier that I had for 2 years and I did...

Easylover

•16 hours ago

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First TSH blood test

finally got this test on NHS this morning. It was at 1050 so had not eaten and not taken any medicine or supplements (not on anything regular anyway except...

finally got this test on NHS this morning. It was at 1050 so had not eaten and n...

Stills

•16 hours ago

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Glaucoma

Have just been diagnosed, wondering if this is common with thyroid people?

Margo

•17 hours ago

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NHS refusal to prescribe any thyroid medication if going privately and TSH suppression whilst on T3

I currently get 50mcg levothyroxine from my NHS GP but I have been supplementing that with another 50mcg levo and 25mcg liothyronine that I source privately....

I currently get 50mcg levothyroxine from my NHS GP but I have been supplementing...

Louise1610

•17 hours ago

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Sourcing T4 and T3 help please

I currently get 50mcg levothyroxine from my NHS GP but I have been supplementing that with another 50mcg levo and 25mcg liothyronine that I source myself. My...

I currently get 50mcg levothyroxine from my NHS GP but I have been supplementing...

Louise1610

•18 hours ago

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Brand changed from Wockhardt to Teva 25mcg

As per title, I collected my script earlier today, saw the packaging was different, and didn't really think much of it - because it seems to happen quite a lot...

As per title, I collected my script earlier today, saw the packaging was differe...

NotAllWhoWonder

•18 hours ago

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Am I okay to go for blood test later in week.

I when to see the doctors this morning, for issues with my ear & was told I’ve got ear infection and I’ve mention I’ve been feeling achy lately. So requested...

I when to see the doctors this morning, for issues with my ear & was told I’ve g...

Bookworm90

•18 hours ago

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Statins - need help on full blood panel results

Oh, it just gets better and better for me. Just had a call from the doctor's surgery which has now put me straight into a panic. Got my full blood panel...

Oh, it just gets better and better for me. Just had a call from the doctor's su...

Jefner

•19 hours ago

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Being ignored

Hello all, it’s been a while since I’ve posted mainly because I’ve been very well cared for by a combination of an adequate GP and a fabulously supportive...

Hello all, it’s been a while since I’ve posted mainly because I’ve been very wel...

Minimol

•20 hours ago

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Weight loss and hypothyroidism

My wife has hypothyroidism and has been taking tablets for this. A few months after giving birth to our son, she has gained a lot of weight and is unable to...

My wife has hypothyroidism and has been taking tablets for this. A few months af...

ghost_writer

•21 hours ago

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Finger prick blood test disaster

Hi - hoping for some advice or guidance here. I tried to do the MMH finger prick blood test this morning and just cannot get enough blood to fill the yellow...

Hi - hoping for some advice or guidance here. I tried to do the MMH finger prick...

RuthieRuth

•21 hours ago

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SIBO testing and treatment NHS

Has anyone been successfully tested and treated for SIBO on the NHS? Since the summer I have been working with a nutritionist to help me with my gut and...

Has anyone been successfully tested and treated for SIBO on the NHS? Since the s...

ltimmsie1

•21 hours ago

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Hi all. Seen physio now as Dr advised at thyroid review.

Hi I was advised by that same Dr to see a physio at surgery. About my walking disability . I had had severe pain in face and shooting nerve pain in neck the...

Hi I was advised by that same Dr to see a physio at surgery. About my walking ...

Janine159

•22 hours ago

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Extraordinary dosage for my friend

I saw my 77 year old friend yesterday. She has stage 4 bowel cancer. She had a blood test in October and I can't remember the exact results but there didn't...

I saw my 77 year old friend yesterday. She has stage 4 bowel cancer. She had a b...

diamondial

•22 hours ago

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B12 Mentions

NHS England's Specialist Pharmacy Service has published a new (fully updated) page re B12 deficiency in pregnancy. Vitamin B12 deficiency: treatment...

NHS England's Specialist Pharmacy Service has published a new (fully updated) pa...

helvella

Administrator•1 day ago

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Donate via Donr

You can donate via text message using Donr! Simply text THYUK to 70085 to donate £5. Your donations will help us to continue our vital work. Texts will cost...

You can donate via text message using Donr! Simply text THYUK to 70085 to donate...

TUKOffice

Administrator•1 day ago

Adrenal Galdulars ... off the shelf? ... experiance

Hi, I received my cortisol saliva test back last week and the results where not in the healthy range at any one point over the day with a 5 point test. I...

Hi, I received my cortisol saliva test back last week and the results where not...

joey82

•1 day ago

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Update on skin cancer biopsy

Update on this ‘journey’: as my lesion had changed considerably from biopsy to diagnosis (almost 16 weeks), and as the only contact I’d had was the...

Update on this ‘journey’: as my lesion had changed considerably from biopsy to d...

Jamima

•1 day ago

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Thyroid issues?

I have red palms and have done for a couple of years. They get so red peole ask what I have done to my hands? Over the last few years I have started to suffer...

I have red palms and have done for a couple of years. They get so red peole ask ...

mixedspice

•1 day ago

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Regimen help with supplements, levothyroxine and other medications.

Despite being 23 I suffer with a lot of health conditions (mainly mental) so take a bunch of medications. Levo (obvious reasons aha) Pregabalin (nerve pain)...

Despite being 23 I suffer with a lot of health conditions (mainly mental) so tak...

Dshadzz07

•1 day ago

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Advice on aching joints

Hello, thanks for all the help from posters so far, I need to pick your brains again! The husband has been on levothyroxine since July and is now on 150. It...

Hello, thanks for all the help from posters so far, I need to pick your brains a...

Conkerlover

•2 days ago

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Thyroid UK

All posts for December 2024

TSH DEAD?

Further update re T3

Scheduled site maintenance ❗ Tomorrow ❗ (Thursday 5th December) starting at 11AM (UK) / 6AM (ET)

Are amino acid supplements a good thing?

Melatonin and elderly people

thyroid meds

Hello 👋 Is there anyway of uploading multiple pictures in 1 post?

Getting bloods done at the GP

Glycans

Hi Everyone! Happy Holidays! New supplier...praise God

First TSH blood test

Glaucoma

NHS refusal to prescribe any thyroid medication if going privately and TSH suppression whilst on T3

Sourcing T4 and T3 help please

Brand changed from Wockhardt to Teva 25mcg

Am I okay to go for blood test later in week.

Statins - need help on full blood panel results

Being ignored

Weight loss and hypothyroidism

Finger prick blood test disaster

SIBO testing and treatment NHS

Hi all. Seen physio now as Dr advised at thyroid review.

Extraordinary dosage for my friend

B12 Mentions

Donate via Donr

Adrenal Galdulars ... off the shelf? ... experiance

Update on skin cancer biopsy

Thyroid issues?

Regimen help with supplements, levothyroxine and other medications.

Advice on aching joints

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