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Hypothyroidism help
I had a thyroidectomy in 1984, to remove benign growths. The surgeon said about 25% thyroid remained, but he thought I would not need subsequent medication. I was not told to have regular thyroid function tests, and carried on with my busy life. After unrelated throat surgery in 1997, my consultant asked
I had a thyroidectomy in 1984, to remove benign growths. The surgeon said about 25% thyroid remained, but he thought I would not need subsequent medication. I was not told to have regular thyroid function tests, and carried on with my busy life. After unrelated throat surgery in 1997, my consultant asked
lalage1979
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
What on earth is happening to my TSH levels?
Over the past three months I have had three TFT tests and due to my own ignorance I cannot get my head around the TSH numbers hence i would appreciate some feedback. 20 January (Medichecks) TSH: 3.47.......action taken by endo,'increase' of 25mcg levo alternate days bringing dose to 50/75 alternate
Over the past three months I have had three TFT tests and due to my own ignorance I cannot get my head around the TSH numbers hence i would appreciate some feedback. 20 January (Medichecks) TSH: 3.47.......action taken by endo,'increase' of 25mcg levo alternate days bringing dose to 50/75 alternate
DizzyD
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Latest results
hello been feeling unwell , these are my latest results says satisfactory ? Immunoassay tests Serum TSH level 1.1 mu/L [0.27 - 4.2] Serum free T4 level 16.7 pmol/L [12.0 - 22.0]
hello been feeling unwell , these are my latest results says satisfactory ? Immunoassay tests Serum TSH level 1.1 mu/L [0.27 - 4.2] Serum free T4 level 16.7 pmol/L [12.0 - 22.0]
Prosecco1997
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Thyroid UK
2 months 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 with normal T4 (but do not have a copy of the results). Past few years have noticed hair loss, muscle aches & pains, tiredness, some weight gain
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 with normal T4 (but do not have a copy of the results). Past few years have noticed hair loss, muscle aches & pains, tiredness, some weight gain
bluepenguin
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Iodine supplements caused enormous spike in TSH levels in 2 months, anyone else had this?
Hi everyone, Mid Jan I was tested for thyroid disorder, and my results came back as , TSH - 6.86 mU/L, Free T4 - 9.9 pmol/L Doctor wanted to test again in 4 months to see if I needed treatment. During Feb and March I took iodine seaweed supplements and Nori, as well as 3 Brazil nuts everyday in an
Hi everyone, Mid Jan I was tested for thyroid disorder, and my results came back as , TSH - 6.86 mU/L, Free T4 - 9.9 pmol/L Doctor wanted to test again in 4 months to see if I needed treatment. During Feb and March I took iodine seaweed supplements and Nori, as well as 3 Brazil nuts everyday in an
SunshineHPower
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
how long for levels to adjust before blood test - Ndt user
hi I was wondering if I could get some advice. I use Ndt on top of thyroxine because it works better for me but gp won’t prescribe it and I’m no longer under my consultant. Taking the dose the consultant prescribed but because I can’t guarantee supply of Ndt now I’m sourcing myself I worry that if I
hi I was wondering if I could get some advice. I use Ndt on top of thyroxine because it works better for me but gp won’t prescribe it and I’m no longer under my consultant. Taking the dose the consultant prescribed but because I can’t guarantee supply of Ndt now I’m sourcing myself I worry that if I
Bellsonit
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Never feel well
I had an Overactive Thyroid that’s was treated with a mix of Carbimazole and Levothyroxine. Things seemed to settle then around 10 years later I developed an Underactive Thyroid, since then I have never felt 100% well. I am around 17st stone. I have always lost weight then put it back on and more my
I had an Overactive Thyroid that’s was treated with a mix of Carbimazole and Levothyroxine. Things seemed to settle then around 10 years later I developed an Underactive Thyroid, since then I have never felt 100% well. I am around 17st stone. I have always lost weight then put it back on and more my
Janeyf54
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Tirednesd
I have Graves with mild TED, on :5mg Carbmizole and T4 and T4 back into normal range with TSH catching up slowly. I find tired especially in the afternoons. Is it low TSH, or Carbmizole ormy body recovering?
I have Graves with mild TED, on :5mg Carbmizole and T4 and T4 back into normal range with TSH catching up slowly. I find tired especially in the afternoons. Is it low TSH, or Carbmizole ormy body recovering?
Apodemus
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Thyroid Receptor Ab
Hi Just had an additional test back the endo requested ahead of initial apt. Thyroid Receptor Ab (TRAb?) which was middle range at < 1.5 iu/l. (Range:0 - 3.3 iu/l) Is this a Graves disease test? Otherwise High TSH, positive TPO, low nutrients. And inflammation markers up. Just wondered if this TRAb
Hi Just had an additional test back the endo requested ahead of initial apt. Thyroid Receptor Ab (TRAb?) which was middle range at < 1.5 iu/l. (Range:0 - 3.3 iu/l) Is this a Graves disease test? Otherwise High TSH, positive TPO, low nutrients. And inflammation markers up. Just wondered if this TRAb
CherryPie2
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Thyroglobulin antibodies test
I tested for thyroid markers recently.I was already diagnosed last summer with hypothyroidism and am medicated with Levothyroxine, so the values of TSH T4 are now in the control range with T3 low borderline. However, anti Tg came positive at 570IU/ml which I understands suggests autoimmune underlying
I tested for thyroid markers recently.I was already diagnosed last summer with hypothyroidism and am medicated with Levothyroxine, so the values of TSH T4 are now in the control range with T3 low borderline. However, anti Tg came positive at 570IU/ml which I understands suggests autoimmune underlying
Pray4health
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Reference ranges
A quick question while you're having your cornflakes ( or fasting for a blood test 😊) if anyone knows the answer: Every day there are posts from people whose TFTs are within the reference range for the lab. And every day there are comments along the lines of 'your TSH / T3 / T4 should be higher [u]
A quick question while you're having your cornflakes ( or fasting for a blood test 😊) if anyone knows the answer: Every day there are posts from people whose TFTs are within the reference range for the lab. And every day there are comments along the lines of 'your TSH / T3 / T4 should be higher [u]
Hollins
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Latest results, I’m a bit confused
Fresh in today, and I’m amazed at the B12 result! My B12 has been steadily dropping, the last test in March last year showed total B12 at 271 range 145-569, this result is >150 for active B12, there isn’t a result for total but I’m not sure why it’s missing. Can anyone enlighten me? My CRP has shot up
Fresh in today, and I’m amazed at the B12 result! My B12 has been steadily dropping, the last test in March last year showed total B12 at 271 range 145-569, this result is >150 for active B12, there isn’t a result for total but I’m not sure why it’s missing. Can anyone enlighten me? My CRP has shot up
Espeegee
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
How to approach GP to get private endocrinologist referral?
Hello, I'm after a bit of advice really. I have approached a private endocrinologist who has come recommended by someone in this forum, but this endo says that they need a GP referral before they can make an appointment. I'm not sure how to pitch my request to my GP? My TSH is good however my T3 and
Hello, I'm after a bit of advice really. I have approached a private endocrinologist who has come recommended by someone in this forum, but this endo says that they need a GP referral before they can make an appointment. I'm not sure how to pitch my request to my GP? My TSH is good however my T3 and
Auntbessy
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
HRT patches and Levothyroxine
hi everyone I am on 75mg of Levothyroxine and have also been taking Sertraline. This pushed my TSH levels open. Since stopping the Sertraline my levels have dropped but now I’m getting more hot flushes and aching joints and restless legs. My doctor had suggested HRT patches but I’m worried that these
hi everyone I am on 75mg of Levothyroxine and have also been taking Sertraline. This pushed my TSH levels open. Since stopping the Sertraline my levels have dropped but now I’m getting more hot flushes and aching joints and restless legs. My doctor had suggested HRT patches but I’m worried that these
Gyp101
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Feeling dreadful but doc says results are fine!
Hi there, I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid back in July 2020. I was prescribed 25mg levothyroxine which was increased to 50mg after 6 months. Shortly after starting levothyroxine I started getting stiffness in my neck and shoulders along with pain in my hips and groin - the only way I can
Hi there, I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid back in July 2020. I was prescribed 25mg levothyroxine which was increased to 50mg after 6 months. Shortly after starting levothyroxine I started getting stiffness in my neck and shoulders along with pain in my hips and groin - the only way I can
FlamingoPenguin
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Plant Sterols
Hi everyone, so, I have had a telephone call from the pharmacist attached to my GP surgery this morning to discuss my recent blood test results. These bloods did not include thyroid as this was only tested last month and I received the results and all was ok. TSH 0.15/ T4 - 22.00/ T3 - 4.6I feel ok
Hi everyone, so, I have had a telephone call from the pharmacist attached to my GP surgery this morning to discuss my recent blood test results. These bloods did not include thyroid as this was only tested last month and I received the results and all was ok. TSH 0.15/ T4 - 22.00/ T3 - 4.6I feel ok
DoeStewart
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
bloods following bariatric surgery.
very quick question lovely knowledgeable peeps. My daughter had bariatric surgery 2years ago. Done really well with weight loss. However despite taking recommended supplements is suffering hair loss, being cold, ratty tempered, tearful and extremely fatigued. Did Medichecks advanced woman blood test.
very quick question lovely knowledgeable peeps. My daughter had bariatric surgery 2years ago. Done really well with weight loss. However despite taking recommended supplements is suffering hair loss, being cold, ratty tempered, tearful and extremely fatigued. Did Medichecks advanced woman blood test.
Auders
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Suppression of TSH but low T4/T3 levels whilst taking Levo/Lio Combo
A few years ago, my thyroid results were looking a lot better but NHS GP over the last 2 years has told me to reduce my dosage twice (because of the 'risks' of overtreatment). I'm now on 100mcg levothyroxine (75mcg supplied by GP and topped up by myself) and 25mcg liothyronine (self-sourced). I now don't
A few years ago, my thyroid results were looking a lot better but NHS GP over the last 2 years has told me to reduce my dosage twice (because of the 'risks' of overtreatment). I'm now on 100mcg levothyroxine (75mcg supplied by GP and topped up by myself) and 25mcg liothyronine (self-sourced). I now don't
Louise1610
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Thyroid hormone homeostasis in levothyroxine-treated patients: Findings from ELSA-Brasil
From paper Antonio C Bianco has posted on Twitter about this new paper (of which he is a listed author). The first quote below has the image above attached. The second quote has a different image from the paper. [i]Can this be called normal? Look at T4 and T3 levels in LT4-treated patients with normal
From paper Antonio C Bianco has posted on Twitter about this new paper (of which he is a listed author). The first quote below has the image above attached. The second quote has a different image from the paper. [i]Can this be called normal? Look at T4 and T3 levels in LT4-treated patients with normal
helvella
Thyroid UK
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Advice please on latest results after dose decrease
Dear all, for the last 3 months I've been taking 112 levo (eutirox) and 10ml T3 Liotir (liquid). A slight reduction from the 125 levo I was taking when I last posted.My results (using protocol advised here) are as follows: Ft3 2.92 (2.30-4.20) 3 x months ago on 125 levo - 3.18 Ft4 0.93 (0.89-1.76)
Dear all, for the last 3 months I've been taking 112 levo (eutirox) and 10ml T3 Liotir (liquid). A slight reduction from the 125 levo I was taking when I last posted.My results (using protocol advised here) are as follows: Ft3 2.92 (2.30-4.20) 3 x months ago on 125 levo - 3.18 Ft4 0.93 (0.89-1.76)
Sandytango
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
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