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HealthUnlocked » Experiences with Alopecia
10M ago
We have seen discussions about the effect of biotin on thyroid tests (TSH, FT4 and FT3). This paper has the singular advantage of concentrating on the results for a single person in particular circumstances. That means, we see the specific effects of the biotin on one assay but not on another. Very ..read more
HealthUnlocked » Experiences with Alopecia
11M ago
Shortly after I started getting bald patches.Diagnosed areata. This has gone on since then but my question is does anyone think it could be iron/ ferritin ..read more
HealthUnlocked » Experiences with Alopecia
11M ago
Hi everyone, Up till now I have been taking Thybon T3 only but my doctor wanted me to add T4 , so I added Tirosint 50. I did feel tired so I reduced my T3 slightly. My question is, do I take the T4 with the T3 in the morning, or before? I also take T3 in evening. I am trying to do bloods, tried twice ..read more
HealthUnlocked » Experiences with Alopecia
1y ago
I have underactive thyroid I can’t gain weight I’m on medication but more importantly my hair is thinning, any suggestions what I can do for my hair I’ve been taking biotin but no results so far Thank you ..read more
HealthUnlocked » Experiences with Alopecia
1y ago
hi. I’m 6 or7 years diagnosed with lupus, I’ve had a few different treatments over those years., but this is not about treatment.I’ve had some terrible symptoms over the years, and I feel a bit awful complaining about this minor issue now, but it is troubling me. It’s nothing compared to what I initially ..read more
HealthUnlocked » Experiences with Alopecia
1y ago
Hello ? I’ve just ordered my Medichecks advanced thyroid test . I’ve held off biotin for this test but just read that I should also avoid B12 as well but I’m having weekly injections atm…..shall I do test anyway ? Any advice much appreciated ..read more
HealthUnlocked » Experiences with Alopecia
1y ago
Guys, How long do you have to stop taking biotin before doing your thyroid bloods? I've heard 2 days is sufficient..... And can someone tell me the difference in licensed T3 (liothyronine) & unlicensed? Not that I'm on T3, but I'm wondering... Cheers ..read more
HealthUnlocked » Experiences with Alopecia
1y ago
It must be 4 months on now since meds increased. The hair loss has continued to be greatly reduced from what it was doing. Everytime I wash or touch my hair I am not seeing 100s come out. I can brush my hair and not have loads lost. Still more come out than used to before all this. But not enough to ..read more
HealthUnlocked » Experiences with Alopecia
1y ago
Have made a few posts here about hair loss/ low ferritin. I have ordered the three arrows iron repair to see if I can increase ferritin. Can anyone tell me from my recent results, if one 20mg capsule a day would push my other results over the range? Or would it take a much larger amount? I also take ..read more
HealthUnlocked » Experiences with Alopecia
1y ago
hello all, I am new to this site and would appreciate some help. I have an under active thyroid, have been on thyroxine for the last 30 years. I had a thyroid antibodies test done a few weeks ago which came back negative. I have been losing a lot of hair recently and was told kelp supplements are very ..read more