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So my sister has just found that she has haemochromatosis...
I've nagged her to follow up on her high ferritin results for the last year or so, though GP seemed disinterested with it above 700 so I sent her to give blood...
I've nagged her to follow up on her high ferritin results for the last year or s...
TiggerMe
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2 days ago
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Why is nothing ever easy?!
Just had my telephone consult with the gp re tsh 1.96 and increased symptoms again. He basically said that in his experience when the tsh was within range...
Just had my telephone consult with the gp re tsh 1.96 and increased symptoms aga...
JoJoloveschocolate
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12 days ago
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Carol Vorderman diagnosed hypothyroid
I've spent all morning trying to decide whether or not to post this. Not the basic story - that was an easy decision. But given the very few accessible sources...
I've spent all morning trying to decide whether or not to post this. Not the bas...
helvella
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5 days ago
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gluten free
I kept reading about gluten free diets helping people on levothyroxine but never stuck to it properly for more than a few days, until now. I have been, to my...
I kept reading about gluten free diets helping people on levothyroxine but neve...
Tuesday28
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7 days ago
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Being blind sided by levothyroxine
I was on levothyroxine for 15 years and now have high a1c. I'm currently coming off the levo cold turkey in hopes this new tragedy can be reversed or stopped....
I was on levothyroxine for 15 years and now have high a1c. I'm currently coming ...
Dryski
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4 days ago
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Thyroid Results
Curious…aside from high in range TSH are these frees pretty euthyroid? These were taken before starting thyroid medication. Negative for both antibodies. I’m...
Curious…aside from high in range TSH are these frees pretty euthyroid? These we...
GreenTealSeal
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10 days ago
102 Replies
Found: the dial in the brain that controls the immune system
NEWS 01 May 2024 Found: the dial in the brain that controls the immune system Scientists identify the brain cells that...
NEWS 01 May 2024 Found: the dial in the brain that controls the immune system...
helvella
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1 day ago
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Invisible illness and other people
Currently off ill with a Hashimoto's flare up so a lot of time to lay around thinking about things. I wonder how you cope with having an invisible illness,...
Currently off ill with a Hashimoto's flare up so a lot of time to lay around thi...
Obsdian
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4 days ago
61 Replies
Anyone read much about Thyroid and Alzheimer's connection?
Found a few papers which suggest they are linked and I wondered what the treatment is for Alzheimer's? Brother just been diagnosed but I know his fT3 is low...
Found a few papers which suggest they are linked and I wondered what the treatme...
TiggerMe
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7 days ago
71 Replies
Hyper and Hypo simultaneously?
Hi Here's a quick brief about my thyroid story: I was diagnosed in 1995 with hypothyroidism, eventually taking 125mcg daily, 875mcgs weekly. Went on to...
Hi Here's a quick brief about my thyroid story: I was diagnosed in 1995 with hyp...
PapiGirl
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6 days ago
54 Replies
Stopping Levothyroxine after 17 days?
Just to seek some advice and insights from the knowledgeable forum fellows. I have be subclinical hypothyroid for over ten years (unaware until recently). I...
Just to seek some advice and insights from the knowledgeable forum fellows. I ha...
Rolandawoo
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5 days ago
48 Replies
Not feeling to well.. BP abnormal 🤦
Hi everyone ❤️ Can I ask for a bit of advice 🙏 Backstory... Started to feel ill on Sunday 28th with a cough and aches and pains with a slight bad headache,...
Hi everyone ❤️ Can I ask for a bit of advice 🙏 Backstory... Started to feel il...
birkie
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1 day ago
23 Replies
some advice
just has the private blood test done after having borderline results with gp this year. Both antibodies are really high 255 but my thyroid hormones are...
just has the private blood test done after having borderline results with gp thi...
Historically_valid
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20 hours ago
19 Replies
Thyroid Cancer Reoccurrence?
I'm having a bit of a panic. Had my thyroid panel done through medichecks with THYROGLOBULIN of 12. Had a TT for papillary thyroid cancer 13 years ago when I...
I'm having a bit of a panic. Had my thyroid panel done through medichecks with ...
DarkStar85
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3 days ago
34 Replies
Balance issues
About 6 weeks ago i suddenly started being off balance, struggling to walk in a straight line and it's been like this ever since, the only time i'm ok is when...
About 6 weeks ago i suddenly started being off balance, struggling to walk in a ...
catpurple7
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27 days ago
95 Replies
Hyperthyroid depression
My GP said I had thyrotoxicosis last October, since then I have become very depressed, my GP does not seem to know if it is connected, has anyone else...
My GP said I had thyrotoxicosis last October, since then I have become very de...
ja4ne
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1 day ago
20 Replies
B12 - shots v pills
Hi Please could someone confirm the benefits of a B12 injection v taking a supplement? Are we just talking about larger doses and / or ability to avoid the...
Hi Please could someone confirm the benefits of a B12 injection v taking a supp...
N5girl
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9 days ago
54 Replies
normal TSH help.
I am about to go to the doctors in an hour to speak about some blood tests I had done last week. To me the results are on the higher side. From what I’m...
I am about to go to the doctors in an hour to speak about some blood tests I had...
GLDMJP14
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1 day ago
19 Replies
Hypo energy 'crashes' on a daily basis?
I am currently taking 125 mcg Levo and 10mcg T3 daily. I take the meds together around 2pm. Having finally got relief from so many symptoms (eg fatigue, muscle...
I am currently taking 125 mcg Levo and 10mcg T3 daily. I take the meds together ...
noquitter
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3 days ago
30 Replies
Help, Hillcross 100mcg
Hubby just picked up my meds for me. Normally I wouldn't let him because of constantly having to check they are supplying Accord, I did ask him to check , he...
Hubby just picked up my meds for me. Normally I wouldn't let him because of cons...
Polo22
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3 hours ago
7 Replies
endometriosis together with hashimoto. #Peri or menopause#
Hi everyone! I would appreciate some advice, I am going to mix a few things here but if someone feels related please answer to me. Last visit to my gine in...
Hi everyone! I would appreciate some advice, I am going to mix a few things here...
Marinaaa
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6 days ago
40 Replies
Wondering…
Right…another daft question, still trying to get my head around stuff: if you have hashis and hypothyroidism too, can an increase in symptoms at times...
Right…another daft question, still trying to get my head around stuff: if you ...
JoJoloveschocolate
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1 month ago
93 Replies
High cortisol hashimotos hypothyroid high B12 high magnesium T4 T3 Cushings? Help
Hi I had a load of private bloods done as had to give up work as getting worse. I stopped B12 supplements 5 weeks before test and bloods taken at 9am fasted...
Hi I had a load of private bloods done as had to give up work as getting worse....
HealthySam
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7 hours ago
9 Replies
Adrenals-specific forums?
I’ve been pondering lately about how unfortunate it is that there’s no adrenals-specific forum on Healthunlocked. Cortisol problems are so commonplace...
I’ve been pondering lately about how unfortunate it is that there’s no adrenals-...
J972
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29 days ago
83 Replies
help with blood tests please
I’ve just had nhs blood tests done. free T3 4.7 (3.10 - 6.80) free T4 18.2 (11.00 - 22.00) tsh. 2.82...
I’ve just had nhs blood tests done. free T3 4.7 (3.10 - 6.8...
Oakwood4321
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1 day ago
16 Replies
hypothyroidism and weight gain
I have been on 50mg L-thyroxin for 2 months and gained more weight than usual. I am also going through a nasty perimenopausal stage with severe hormonal swings...
I have been on 50mg L-thyroxin for 2 months and gained more weight than usual. I...
Cossakspirit
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18 hours ago
13 Replies
am I on to much levothyroxine
hello my recent test level was Serum TSH level 0.61 mu/L [0.27 - 4.2], I’m taking 75 Levo , do you think I could reduce my dose or stay the same
hello my recent test level was Serum TSH level 0.61 mu/L [0.27 - 4.2], I’m takin...
Prosecco1997
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3 days ago
26 Replies
Normal TSH, but High FT4?
Hi everyone, Despite two endocrinologists confirming my thyroid is 'normal', I'm experiencing symptoms of an overactive thyroid like sweating, anxiety, and...
Hi everyone, Despite two endocrinologists confirming my thyroid is 'normal', I'...
MrMacast
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1 day ago
16 Replies
Why Are Hypothyroid Patients Expendable
I can not get my head around how so many people with other diseases are treated so differently within healthcare that should amount to the same levels...
I can not get my head around how so many people with other diseases are treated ...
HealthStarDust
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19 days ago
60 Replies
anxiety - plz see results
hi everyone could these results cause anxiety? Waiting for my first endo appt mid May but really struggling rn Thanks Se Thyroid Peroxidase Ab Con Normal...
hi everyone could these results cause anxiety? Waiting for my first endo appt mi...
Kiki_76
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14 days ago
52 Replies
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