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Change of levo brand to Aristo any problems anyone?

Hi, I have found that I'm sensitive to a change of brand and Aristo is now the only brand of levothyroixine at my local pharmacy. Since changing from Accord...

Hi, I have found that I'm sensitive to a change of brand and Aristo is now the ...

emcbutterfly

•2 days ago

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Levothyroxine 100 micrograms

Before I write my story I would like to ask question is it not to much 100mcg of levo to start with ? I feeling bad in general for few years and since...

Before I write my story I would like to ask question is it not to much 100mcg of...

Clementik

•4 days ago

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blood results and wondering if anyone can help ? Thyroid low

hello … I’m just asking for a friend who is experiencing lots of health issues and is feeling like there may be an underlying issue that is being overlooked....

hello … I’m just asking for a friend who is experiencing lots of health issues a...

Delilahmy

•7 days ago

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Positive News

I saw this today and WOW! Someone - Antonio Bianco - is actually saying that the normal thyroid treatment that has been delivered for the past million years...

I saw this today and WOW! Someone - Antonio Bianco - is actually saying that th...

missrees

•9 days ago

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History of Hypothyroidism on Maternal Side (Gma, mom, aunt, sister). HELP! Should I get tested?

After I gave birth in 2006, I immediately had a “flare up.” My body ached , I felt exhausted and was covered in hives (rashes, welts, eczema). I was put on a...

After I gave birth in 2006, I immediately had a “flare up.” My body ached , I fe...

Chronichives

•11 days ago

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Hypothyroidism

Which vitamins/supplements do I stop taking before my thyroid bloodwork as I understand they will affect my results? Thanks

Which vitamins/supplements do I stop taking before my thyroid bloodwork as I und...

Lemonfresh

•14 days ago

1 Reply

Problems obtaining Liothyronine

Is anyone else having problems obtaining Liothyronine? My usual supplier (abroad) has been messing me about since January. If anyone has a good supplier,...

Is anyone else having problems obtaining Liothyronine? My usual supplier (abroa...

JennyRay

•14 days ago

1 Reply

sourcing t3 help needed

Hello, I am looking for t3 without prescription. But I need a formulation which has no cellulose in the list of ingredients. I got now some t3 from a polish...

Hello, I am looking for t3 without prescription. But I need a formulation which ...

Viv123

•14 days ago

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T3 in UK

I've just relocated to UK from Asia and will be trying to get T3 in the NHS as I've been on this for 13 years and am non functional without it. However, it...

I've just relocated to UK from Asia and will be trying to get T3 in the NHS as I...

Mamafish100

•15 days ago

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Need support with talking to GP/Private doctor. What should my next step be?

Hi. Shockingly, I have recently realised that I might be having allergic side effects to the levo I have been taking all these years. I am shocked by this. I...

Hi. Shockingly, I have recently realised that I might be having allergic side ef...

Dsk11

•15 days ago

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Weight loss with PCOS & underactive thyroid

Hi there, I am posting on behalf of my fiancée, hope that's not a problem. My fiancée is looking to lose weight but has PCOS and an underactive thyroid...

Hi there, I am posting on behalf of my fiancée, hope that's not a problem. My fi...

anon8924

•17 days ago

15 Replies

Do I have hypothyroidism?

Hello Thabk you so much for allowing me to join 💗My husband came across this website and thought it would be an amazing place to get help advice. So sorry for...

Hello Thabk you so much for allowing me to join 💗My husband came across this we...

Tinkerbell_84

•18 days ago

49 Replies

Does Alcohol Make Ones Heart Race?

Hi, I began Armour 120 mcgs on March 21st of this year. I've had bouts of insomnia since then and have upped my Clonazepam from 1 mg to 2 mgs. The anxiety is...

Hi, I began Armour 120 mcgs on March 21st of this year. I've had bouts of insom...

connyankee

•19 days ago

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Levo being reduced, but feeling under medicated.

Hi, I would greatly appreciate some input on my test results! I have been hypothyroid for over 17 years, and have always adhered unquestioningly to the...

Hi, I would greatly appreciate some input on my test results! I have been hypo...

Bbmamma

•19 days ago

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Panic Attacks while taking Cytomel

I feel like I’m going insane. Ever since my dr put me in5mg of Cytomel to add to the .88mcg of Synthroid I feel like I’m going crazy. It’s been 6 months now....

I feel like I’m going insane. Ever since my dr put me in5mg of Cytomel to add to...

Sheenna

•21 days ago

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Thyroid Bloods - Opinions Sought

Hi everyone, Have recently had the below blood results from private testing and I'd love the benefit of those who have more knowledge than myself. Brief...

Hi everyone, Have recently had the below blood results from private testing ...

Nicacoco

•22 days ago

3 Replies

Is a thyroid shield a wise precaution for dental x rays?

Hi All, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2016 and since then have used a thyroid shield for all dental x rays. During my dental appointment (new dental...

Hi All, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2016 and since then have used a t...

Hypogo

•23 days ago

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clavicle/collar bone swelling - YouTube Vid

hi there, A few of us have been talking about swelling in the pits of the collar bone. Instagram must’ve been listening 👂🏼 as this expert popped up in my...

hi there, A few of us have been talking about swelling in the pits of the coll...

Regenallotment

•24 days ago

1 Reply

How long Cytomel stays in your system (12.5 days)

I found this article in Drugs.com about how long Cytomel stays in your system.. (12.5) days which seems like a long time....

I found this article in Drugs.com about how long Cytomel stays in your system.. ...

Batty1

•24 days ago

2 Replies

NDT source please

Hello all, Please can anyone with information DM me on sourcing NDT? Kind regards

Hello all, Please can anyone with information DM me on sourcing NDT? Kind rega...

Butterfly275

•28 days ago

1 Reply

Thyroid-S (once again)

I live in Sweden and I have been on Thyroid-S since 2015. The Thai supplier have now listed my country as one of many EU countries that they dont deliver to....

I live in Sweden and I have been on Thyroid-S since 2015. The Thai supplier have...

Lisetten

•28 days ago

2 Replies

Vitamins D and K7

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism nine months ago, and prescribed 50mcg levothyroxine per day. No mention was made of Vitamin D results or any related issues...

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism nine months ago, and prescribed 50mcg levoth...

lalage1979

•29 days ago

3 Replies

Help, need your help

My TSH is .37 so I am low. Do I need to take a higher dose of Synthroid or a lower dose of Synthroid. I can’t remember how that works. My T3 and T4 are...

My TSH is .37 so I am low. Do I need to take a higher dose of Synthroid or a lo...

Susandidaho

•1 month ago

24 Replies

strange thyroid blood results

my wife is subclinical Hypo, been on 1 grain of Thyroid-S for the past couple of years. Started HRT in Aug 2023, blood test done in Dec, numbers had gone...

my wife is subclinical Hypo, been on 1 grain of Thyroid-S for the past couple of...

gazzamate

•1 month ago

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Subclinical hypothyroidism advice for next appointment

Hi, I was told I was I had Subclinical hypothyroidism in 2017 but was not significant so no further input. Unsure of exact results but TSH was raised, but <10...

Hi, I was told I was I had Subclinical hypothyroidism in 2017 but was not signif...

bluepenguin

•1 month ago

3 Replies

Seeking to consult private GP/clinic in Essex/Cambridge for natural dessicated thyroid prescription.

I have been taking levothyroxin for 40 years. Because of side effects, I do not wish to increase the dose from 100mg but my TSH is very low for my age (0.35)...

I have been taking levothyroxin for 40 years. Because of side effects, I do not ...

Hipp0cratix

•1 month ago

1 Reply

Hypothyroid symptoms but normal test results

Thank you in advance for any insight. These are my test results, sourced from a private company - Randox. I would be hugely grateful for any help in...

Thank you in advance for any insight. These are my test results, sourced from a ...

Scribed

•1 month ago

6 Replies

Synthetic Thyroid Meds just not suiting me

Hello all, I used to take Thiroyd NDT from Thailand. I went to their headquarters in Bangkok in late 2019 and was told that due to an outbreak of swine flu...

Hello all, I used to take Thiroyd NDT from Thailand. I went to their headquart...

IndigoPixie12

•1 month ago

11 Replies

Private Endo that specialises in T3/T4 combinations

Hi there,Could anyone send me a message to recommend a private endocrinologist that specialises in managing thyroid with T3 and T3/4 mixes? Preferably around...

Hi there,Could anyone send me a message to recommend a private endocrinologist t...

katiestorey85

•1 month ago

2 Replies

Still having symptoms of hypothyroidism despite medication - any advice?

I wondered if anyone could please share their thoughts on my situation. I was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism around 8 years ago, but didn’t have any...

I wondered if anyone could please share their thoughts on my situation. I was di...

melissa-b

•1 month ago

40 Replies

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Hypothyroidism posts

Change of levo brand to Aristo any problems anyone?

Levothyroxine 100 micrograms

blood results and wondering if anyone can help ? Thyroid low

Positive News

History of Hypothyroidism on Maternal Side (Gma, mom, aunt, sister). HELP! Should I get tested?

Hypothyroidism

Problems obtaining Liothyronine

sourcing t3 help needed

T3 in UK

Need support with talking to GP/Private doctor. What should my next step be?

Weight loss with PCOS & underactive thyroid

Do I have hypothyroidism?

Does Alcohol Make Ones Heart Race?

Levo being reduced, but feeling under medicated.

Panic Attacks while taking Cytomel

Thyroid Bloods - Opinions Sought

Is a thyroid shield a wise precaution for dental x rays?

clavicle/collar bone swelling - YouTube Vid

How long Cytomel stays in your system (12.5 days)

NDT source please

Thyroid-S (once again)

Vitamins D and K7

Help, need your help

strange thyroid blood results

Subclinical hypothyroidism advice for next appointment

Seeking to consult private GP/clinic in Essex/Cambridge for natural dessicated thyroid prescription.

Hypothyroid symptoms but normal test results

Synthetic Thyroid Meds just not suiting me

Private Endo that specialises in T3/T4 combinations

Still having symptoms of hypothyroidism despite medication - any advice?

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