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Hi, I believe I may have had thyroid problems since my 30’s when I ballooned from a petite size 8 to size 16 over a few years. I am 69, in 2016 I was diagnosed with AF think I had heart issues 10 years before that. I was put on Apixiban and beta blockers while I was also taking seratonin reuptake inhibitors
Hi, I believe I may have had thyroid problems since my 30’s when I ballooned from a petite size 8 to size 16 over a few years. I am 69, in 2016 I was diagnosed with AF think I had heart issues 10 years before that. I was put on Apixiban and beta blockers while I was also taking seratonin reuptake inhibitors
Ruffi
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Increase in levothyroxine to 50 feeling worse
Diagnosed with possible subclinical hypothyroidism and put on 25 levothyroxine (Also struggling with meno and have exciting CFS/ME, FM, hypermobility, IBS) After 12 week raised it 50 levothyroxine, that was last Wednesday & I feel like shit! Saw the GP the week before (about falling over) & my blood
Diagnosed with possible subclinical hypothyroidism and put on 25 levothyroxine (Also struggling with meno and have exciting CFS/ME, FM, hypermobility, IBS) After 12 week raised it 50 levothyroxine, that was last Wednesday & I feel like shit! Saw the GP the week before (about falling over) & my blood
KatyMac68
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Tirosent
Hello,I have been on Levothyroxine for 4 years and switched to Tirosent last year. I've noticed significant improvement in stomach and digestive issues and feel better overall. Is it possible to heal the thyroid and come off medication safely?
Hello,I have been on Levothyroxine for 4 years and switched to Tirosent last year. I've noticed significant improvement in stomach and digestive issues and feel better overall. Is it possible to heal the thyroid and come off medication safely?
Lilyrae215
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
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new test results and dose review advice.
Hello, I was started on levothyroxine by my GP on the 8th of January following test results that showed hypothyroidism. I had had symptoms for a while snd thought they were perimenopause, but my TSH levels were tested previously and came back ok (as shown by my July 2023 test results) T4 wasn’t tested
Hello, I was started on levothyroxine by my GP on the 8th of January following test results that showed hypothyroidism. I had had symptoms for a while snd thought they were perimenopause, but my TSH levels were tested previously and came back ok (as shown by my July 2023 test results) T4 wasn’t tested
Phoenix_24
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Updated labs, new doctor, but still a no on adjusting meds
I posted my labs back in December and contacted my doctor asking for an increase in levothyroxine to 100 instead of my current 75. I've talked with them twice about this, but they seem to think that since my TSH is in range that any med adjustments may make me have some heart issues. I recently changed
I posted my labs back in December and contacted my doctor asking for an increase in levothyroxine to 100 instead of my current 75. I've talked with them twice about this, but they seem to think that since my TSH is in range that any med adjustments may make me have some heart issues. I recently changed
spookyscaryskeletons
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Blood results interpretation required
Hi there, I need help interpreting my results. My symptoms are brain fog, joint aches, lack of energy and anxiety. These have been with me all my life. They got better in 2022 when I started combination therapy. However, I do not think I have reached my optimum (whatever that is) because these symptoms
Hi there, I need help interpreting my results. My symptoms are brain fog, joint aches, lack of energy and anxiety. These have been with me all my life. They got better in 2022 when I started combination therapy. However, I do not think I have reached my optimum (whatever that is) because these symptoms
Carlax
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Found some old results
From all my test results in my bio, it is known I am a poor convertor. From recommendations within the Group back in 2016 it was felt I needed to add some T3, which my Endo at the time wouldn't do because of my severe anxiety levels and he said it would have to be dosed very carefully. I started the
From all my test results in my bio, it is known I am a poor convertor. From recommendations within the Group back in 2016 it was felt I needed to add some T3, which my Endo at the time wouldn't do because of my severe anxiety levels and he said it would have to be dosed very carefully. I started the
Jefner
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
I’m encasing my Levothyroxine in a gelatine capsule to swallow, but could this cause absorption problems?
I find it easier to swallow the tiny Levothyroxine tablets if I put them inside an empty gelatine capsule, but I’m wondering if this is an ok thing to do, bearing in mind you are not meant to take them with food. Might this hinder the absorption of the Levothyroxine do you think? Would appreciate any
I find it easier to swallow the tiny Levothyroxine tablets if I put them inside an empty gelatine capsule, but I’m wondering if this is an ok thing to do, bearing in mind you are not meant to take them with food. Might this hinder the absorption of the Levothyroxine do you think? Would appreciate any
Alternatively
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Biotin
I’ve just had a recent blood test and surprisingly my TSH has fallen. I’m on 75 of levo. Not having any symptoms of over active thyroid. I checked my multi vitamin and it has Biotin in it? Would this make a big difference- should I ask for re-test? Your Serum TSH level history The table below shows
I’ve just had a recent blood test and surprisingly my TSH has fallen. I’m on 75 of levo. Not having any symptoms of over active thyroid. I checked my multi vitamin and it has Biotin in it? Would this make a big difference- should I ask for re-test? Your Serum TSH level history The table below shows
Polarbear54321
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Aristo Vencamil - new dosages soon
I have just heard from Aristo in the UK re new dosages of Vencamil (levothyroxine): [i]I wanted to keep you informed that we have finally received positive news from the MHRA that the other strengths of Vencamil have been approved. Based on manufacturing time and supply of raw materials we are anticipating
I have just heard from Aristo in the UK re new dosages of Vencamil (levothyroxine): [i]I wanted to keep you informed that we have finally received positive news from the MHRA that the other strengths of Vencamil have been approved. Based on manufacturing time and supply of raw materials we are anticipating
helvella
Thyroid UK
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Eltroxin Mercury Pharma
Hello I have been struggling with underactive thyroid and recently diagnosed with Benign nodules and had to come off 50mcg levothyroxine as it caused hoarse voice, goiter to swell etc. My recent lab results were TSH 5.79 and T4 10.8. I still am struggling with my thyroid swelling up. I have been for
Hello I have been struggling with underactive thyroid and recently diagnosed with Benign nodules and had to come off 50mcg levothyroxine as it caused hoarse voice, goiter to swell etc. My recent lab results were TSH 5.79 and T4 10.8. I still am struggling with my thyroid swelling up. I have been for
Chesterblue
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
medichecks results help please
I had my thyroid function and vitamins result back from Medichecks and the doctors comments are overall very reassuring (great service btw). A couple I need help understanding.: My CRP HS Was high at 4.210 - I was/am at the very end of a cough/cold so assuming this could be the cause? My thyroid
I had my thyroid function and vitamins result back from Medichecks and the doctors comments are overall very reassuring (great service btw). A couple I need help understanding.: My CRP HS Was high at 4.210 - I was/am at the very end of a cough/cold so assuming this could be the cause? My thyroid
BrocksfieldJo
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
further advice on blood results
I posted for advice about a month ago and increased my T3 to 10mcg . I have felt some improvement as in not as achy but not sleeping very well. I am in Australia visiting my daughter so took advantage of their cheaper blood testing I started T3 as my doctor thought I wasn’t converting T4 but having
I posted for advice about a month ago and increased my T3 to 10mcg . I have felt some improvement as in not as achy but not sleeping very well. I am in Australia visiting my daughter so took advantage of their cheaper blood testing I started T3 as my doctor thought I wasn’t converting T4 but having
Poppygriff691
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
mercury pharma
Has anyone else heard that Mercury pharma have stopped doing levothyroxine?
Has anyone else heard that Mercury pharma have stopped doing levothyroxine?
Bobby25
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
genetic tests for conversion issues etc
hi lovely forum users I’ve finally got an endo appointment via my doctor no date yet. I doubt they’ll smile on my taking ERFA but I’ve no intention of going back to Levo only as it worked less and less for me over the years. I’ve wondered if I have a T4 to T3 conversion issue and have found a blue horizon
hi lovely forum users I’ve finally got an endo appointment via my doctor no date yet. I doubt they’ll smile on my taking ERFA but I’ve no intention of going back to Levo only as it worked less and less for me over the years. I’ve wondered if I have a T4 to T3 conversion issue and have found a blue horizon
Starseed56
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Advice on recent tests please
Hi I've just had my results of recent tests back as follows:T4 14.5 pmol/L range 9 - 19 pmol/L TSH 5.3 miu/L range 0.35 - 4.94 miu/L Previous from 4 Dec 2023 T4 10.5 TSH 6.9 Had a text message from the surgery saying thyroid levels are improving test again in 2 to 3 months. Advice on next steps
Hi I've just had my results of recent tests back as follows:T4 14.5 pmol/L range 9 - 19 pmol/L TSH 5.3 miu/L range 0.35 - 4.94 miu/L Previous from 4 Dec 2023 T4 10.5 TSH 6.9 Had a text message from the surgery saying thyroid levels are improving test again in 2 to 3 months. Advice on next steps
Cabbages123
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Does anything (without artifical sweetners) help a dry mouth
I've had a dry mouth since before Aug 22 - I was diagnosed (under protest) with subclinical hypothyroidism in Nov 23 I hate it -at night my tongue sticks to my teeth and I now have Ulcers I was on 25 levo and this particularly bad episode of dry mouth coincided with an increase to 50 - is it connected
I've had a dry mouth since before Aug 22 - I was diagnosed (under protest) with subclinical hypothyroidism in Nov 23 I hate it -at night my tongue sticks to my teeth and I now have Ulcers I was on 25 levo and this particularly bad episode of dry mouth coincided with an increase to 50 - is it connected
KatyMac68
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Folate test prep
I’ve been asked to retest my folate as this was rejected from my latest batch of blood tests, earlier this month. I’ve not had just folate tested before (only as part of a wider set of tests) please can you advise on any prep I need to do for just folate? Assuming I should stop Thorne Basic B
I’ve been asked to retest my folate as this was rejected from my latest batch of blood tests, earlier this month. I’ve not had just folate tested before (only as part of a wider set of tests) please can you advise on any prep I need to do for just folate? Assuming I should stop Thorne Basic B
SleepingDisco
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
What to ask Endo?
Hi all Sorry this is quite long. I'm looking for some advice about next steps and what to ask my Endo when I see him next week. Background: I spoke to my GP in March 22 because I was exhausted and anxious and people I barely knew were commenting how awful I looked! She ordered a load of tests which
Hi all Sorry this is quite long. I'm looking for some advice about next steps and what to ask my Endo when I see him next week. Background: I spoke to my GP in March 22 because I was exhausted and anxious and people I barely knew were commenting how awful I looked! She ordered a load of tests which
Sesameseed82
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
explain doctor's note please
Hi, My GP has asked for advice from an endo and finally agreed to start me on a trial of 25mcg Levo. In my medical notes, it shows the message from the endo to my GP: "(..) symptoms (..) on a back ground of normal TSH 2.77, FT4 9( lower side of normal) AND FT3 4.7 which is not classic subclinical
Hi, My GP has asked for advice from an endo and finally agreed to start me on a trial of 25mcg Levo. In my medical notes, it shows the message from the endo to my GP: "(..) symptoms (..) on a back ground of normal TSH 2.77, FT4 9( lower side of normal) AND FT3 4.7 which is not classic subclinical
Dandelions
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
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