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bizarre turnaround

hello! I posted here about a month ago complaining of lots of issues; dry skin, falling out hair etc, irritable, over emotional. My TSH was 0.8 and lower...

hello! I posted here about a month ago complaining of lots of issues; dry ski...

Littlerhodes

•2 months ago

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New blood results from Thriva.

I have had an increase in weight of 4kg, from 60kg to 64kg, during a period of 2 months. I am struggling to lose weight. I decided to have my blood tested to...

I have had an increase in weight of 4kg, from 60kg to 64kg, during a period of 2...

GeorgieandBlu

•6 months ago

12 Replies

Quality of life not great

Hi all. I’ve been taking Levothyroxine for over 12 years now, and despite an increase from 50 to 75 mcg last year, my quality of life just hasn’t improved. I...

Hi all. I’ve been taking Levothyroxine for over 12 years now, and despite an inc...

Agatha1977

•8 months ago

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This article gives me no joy

This article is about Hypothyroidism and weight loss….. agh https://www.healthline.com/health/hypothyroidism/managing-your-weight#Get-moving To lose weight,...

This article is about Hypothyroidism and weight loss….. agh https://www.health...

Batty1

•1 year ago

45 Replies

Weight increase and lethargy and generally feeling very flat

Hello lovely people I recently put my blood results on here and was given some sage advice. I no longer have headaches which is wonderful I increased my...

Hello lovely people I recently put my blood results on here and was given som...

jaxie28

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Has anyone tried the intermittent fasting diet, and lost weight?

Intermittent fasting 8/16 diet, has anyone tried this, and had good results

dylansmum

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Scientists have discovered how naturally skinny people manage to stay so slim

It seems thyroid hormones are key: https://inews.co.uk/news/health/scientists-discovered-how-naturally-skinny-so-slim-1740979 Access now blocked 😡...

It seems thyroid hormones are key: https://inews.co.uk/news/health/scientists-...

TSH110

•2 years ago

82 Replies

Carbimazole & Weight Loss?

I've lost 2st 10 this year through healthy eating and running, as well as my over active thyroid it turns out! Diagnosed in July and started Carbimazole 5mg 2...

I've lost 2st 10 this year through healthy eating and running, as well as my ove...

fish_turner

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Anyone had extreme weight gain with no problems showing in blood tests?

Anyone had extreme weight gain with no problems showing in blood tests? I’m 23 and have gained 5 stone without changing my lifestyle.

Anyone had extreme weight gain with no problems showing in blood tests? I’m 23 a...

Bls1g16

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Is having a vrij T3 maximum in range ok?

What percentage in range should Free T3 ideally be? I had heard from somewhere on this forum I think that it should be the highest that you can tolerate. Is...

What percentage in range should Free T3 ideally be? I had heard from somewhere o...

mindyhoward10

•3 years ago

1 Reply

The Relationship Between Thyroid Hormones, Metabolism, and Weight.

I read this yesterday and thought to share because it is worth a read....

Ellie-Louise

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Do I have grounds to speak to a specialist?

Hi, I am a 20-25YO Female who has been diagnosed for 15 years with hypothyroidism. In the last 6 months I have had 3 different doctors from my GP tell me 3...

Hi, I am a 20-25YO Female who has been diagnosed for 15 years with hypothyroidis...

BluePenYellow

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Why do some people find it harder than others to lose weight?

There is a podcast in The Guardian which questions obesity. Quite possibly nothing that has not already been discussed on the forum, but could be of......

There is a podcast in The Guardian which questions obesity. Quite possibly noth...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

18 Replies

Do I need more t3 or more t4.. or less?

Hi there everybody, I’m Giulia and this is my story. Diagnosticated with subclinical hypo in October 2019 and not a single endo believed me on my symptoms. At...

Hi there everybody, I’m Giulia and this is my story. Diagnosticated with subclin...

Giugiugiu

•4 years ago

21 Replies

I'm new and looking for insights into test results

Hi. I'm hoping that although I've not been diagnosed with Thyroid problems, the community might be able to help with the test results below and/or point me in...

Hi. I'm hoping that although I've not been diagnosed with Thyroid problems, the ...

Columbo40

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Unsure about my thyroid

Hello, I am new to this group! My doctor has previously told me that I have a slightly underactive thyroid. This was about two years ago. She had me re-tested...

Hello, I am new to this group! My doctor has previously told me that I have a sl...

Hidden

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Armour

Hi everyone, I started taking armour a month ago, and now my clothes are too tight and I feel bloated. I gained weight. Everyone says it’s not the armour,...

Hi everyone, I started taking armour a month ago, and now my clothes are too t...

Kreenie1

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Hypo and pre-diabetes

Morning everyone - I’ve got a cold lurgy think I’ve been up all night with daughter coughing now me! I’m back to being exasperated by doctors every time I...

Morning everyone - I’ve got a cold lurgy think I’ve been up all night with daugh...

AnnaBeth

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Any other hypo people struggle to GAIN weight?

Been diagnosed since my teens (now 42) and I now take 125mcg levo a day. After starting treatment I remember I lost about a stone, and was happy when the...

Been diagnosed since my teens (now 42) and I now take 125mcg levo a day. After s...

distractonaught

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Weight gain...what did your levels need to be to start losing weight?

Trying to get my tsh ft4 etc all in range after a levo increase, levels now worse on levo than pre treatment 4 years back. My GP insists on a 3 month gap...

Trying to get my tsh ft4 etc all in range after a levo increase, levels now wors...

Sarah5-5

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Last Labs and new ones to come soon. Advice please.

Hi. Attached are my labs from June. When I went to go see the Endo ( I budgeted to see Private one) He seemed like a wonderful Dr . However after walking out...

Hi. Attached are my labs from June. When I went to go see the Endo ( I budgeted ...

Quest2019

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Cushings Syndrome

Anyone else been diagnosed with Cushings Syndrome? As a result of taking prednislerone for 12 years to manage my lupus symptoms I now have Cushings. On top of...

Anyone else been diagnosed with Cushings Syndrome? As a result of taking prednis...

Trudes

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Thyroid Meds and contraceptive pill

Hi, has anyone got any information about how the contraceptive pill affects thyroid medication? I take NDT and T3 which I purchase myself, no luck getting...

Hi, has anyone got any information about how the contraceptive pill affects thyr...

Misstee2

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Too much mucin and losing weight?

So I have some music under some parts of my body, at least it feels like. Generally, it's not really an issue. Apart from one place---one of my cheeks on my...

So I have some music under some parts of my body, at least it feels like. Genera...

RainyDae

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Am I Going Mad?

Hi, I've had a horrific couple of months of non stop vomiting, weight loss, really painful muscles, heart palpitations. Been in hospital so many times due to...

Hi, I've had a horrific couple of months of non stop vomiting, weight loss, real...

jools_999

•5 years ago

29 Replies

Weight gain around middle

Hi, Looking for some advice please. Before being hypo I was always very slim. Since being diagnosed I’ve put on two stone in weight, but it’s all sitting...

Hi, Looking for some advice please. Before being hypo I was always very slim. Si...

TinyC

•5 years ago

65 Replies

Thyroid symptoms and liver function

Hi all, Just returned from my second appointment with a private endrocronologist who stated my TSH is perfect; TSH 0.54 and Free T4 12.2. He is happy that my...

Hi all, Just returned from my second appointment with a private endrocronologist...

Seesee18

•5 years ago

8 Replies

over medicated in error

i am waiting tests i had done last Friday as my feet have been really painful i am on 200mg a day i have ran out and my Doctor said i should only have been...

i am waiting tests i had done last Friday as my feet have been really painful i ...

Mishymoo22

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Death of the calorie

Quite a decent article - at least compared to most - about food calories and diet/dieting. Seems to be freely accessible. Probably nothing new to many but the...

Quite a decent article - at least compared to most - about food calories and die...

helvella

Administrator•5 years ago

3 Replies

Can anyone please help as I am so confused

Hi all & thank you for adding me. I really need help. I have all the symptoms of thyroid problems, thinning hair, brittle nails, fatigue, anxiety, low self...

Hi all & thank you for adding me. I really need help. I have all the symptoms of...

Janet1802

•5 years ago

4 Replies

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Thyroid UK

Weight Gain and Loss posts

bizarre turnaround

New blood results from Thriva.

Quality of life not great

This article gives me no joy

Weight increase and lethargy and generally feeling very flat

Has anyone tried the intermittent fasting diet, and lost weight?

Scientists have discovered how naturally skinny people manage to stay so slim

Carbimazole & Weight Loss?

Anyone had extreme weight gain with no problems showing in blood tests?

Is having a vrij T3 maximum in range ok?

The Relationship Between Thyroid Hormones, Metabolism, and Weight.

Do I have grounds to speak to a specialist?

Why do some people find it harder than others to lose weight?

Do I need more t3 or more t4.. or less?

I'm new and looking for insights into test results

Unsure about my thyroid

Armour

Hypo and pre-diabetes

Any other hypo people struggle to GAIN weight?

Weight gain...what did your levels need to be to start losing weight?

Last Labs and new ones to come soon. Advice please.

Cushings Syndrome

Thyroid Meds and contraceptive pill

Too much mucin and losing weight?

Am I Going Mad?

Weight gain around middle

Thyroid symptoms and liver function

over medicated in error

Death of the calorie

Can anyone please help as I am so confused

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