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T3 prescription different make

My last visit to endo (2 months ago) resulted in being put on a combination of T4 (50) and T3 (20) immediately felt better and now feeling OK. New prescription...

My last visit to endo (2 months ago) resulted in being put on a combination of T...

Mantras131

•8 years ago

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Ferritin, folate, vitamin D and vitamin B12 results interpretation needed please

Here are results of ferritin, folate, vitamin D and B12 as requested. Any advice regarding them would be appreciated. Thankyou Ferritin 17 (15 - 150...

Here are results of ferritin, folate, vitamin D and B12 as requested. Any advic...

Jayjay44

•8 years ago

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Whether to take t3 with T4 or not?

so a week ago i got my blood work done and my tsh was 8.5 ( 0.34-4.6) t4 - 0.86 (0.61-1.12) feritin 35 (24-336) b12 165 (182-803) . these was all checked...

so a week ago i got my blood work done and my tsh was 8.5 ( 0.34-4.6) t4 - 0.86...

hypossee

•8 years ago

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Thyroid advice

Hi, I am new to this sight. I am after some advice. Is Hypothyroidism, or at least its symtoms/effects covered under the equality act 2010? The reason I ask is...

Hi, I am new to this sight. I am after some advice. Is Hypothyroidism, or at lea...

andepau

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Carbimazole

Please call someone tell me what it is? Endo had suggested GP starts me on a 5mg dose because he thinks I have subcliniical hyper my recent bloods were...

Please call someone tell me what it is? Endo had suggested GP starts me on a 5mg...

Debsoxford

•8 years ago

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I feel better with free t4 higher in range.

I've had it! I can't seem to feel better with added t3!!!! I have tried all sorts of t4 and t3 combos and i believe i felt most alive when my frer t4 was high...

I've had it! I can't seem to feel better with added t3!!!! I have tried all sort...

Gardenofeden

•8 years ago

52 Replies

Advice on recent blood tests please

Hi. Please could anyone interpret my results. Have been on 50mg Levothyroxine for 8 weeks and dosage has been increased to 75mg plus given a Vit D......

Hi. Please could anyone interpret my results. Have been on 50mg Levothyroxine f...

Helena12

•8 years ago

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New to hypothyroidism

I am really new to this diagnosis.

Theresa124

•8 years ago

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New here and need help interpreting results please

Hi, first time posting here but need advice please? I have been borderline underactive thyroid since I was 16 but never been treated as deemed normal. I am...

Hi, first time posting here but need advice please? I have been borderline under...

smarty789

•8 years ago

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Results which mean nothing to me

I have finally managed to get some results from the Dr and consultant. I am still waiting for my letter from the consultant to the doctor. Bloods taken:...

I have finally managed to get some results from the Dr and consultant. I am stil...

BWXX

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Selenium

Hi - I have hashi and have read that selenium could help. I have bought some at 200 Mcg and hoped someone could tell me how much to take.

Hi - I have hashi and have read that selenium could help. I have bought some at...

Ali8655

•8 years ago

4 Replies

TEST RESULTS HELP PLEASE

Serum ferritin level 50ng/ml (10-322) Serum foliate level 2ng/ml (5.4-24) Serum free T4 level 14.5pmol/L (10-20) Serum TSH level 12.9miu/L (0.2-4 Haemoglobin...

Serum ferritin level 50ng/ml (10-322) Serum foliate level 2ng/ml (5.4-24) Serum ...

Gary19610

•8 years ago

13 Replies

new to all this

Hi Had a boarder line underactive Thydroid for about 4 years but never took any medication for it despite the gentle prompting from my doctor. We moved house...

Hi Had a boarder line underactive Thydroid for about 4 years but never took any ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Latest BH Thyroid results - after 7 weeks on Levo

So, TSH is now dropping a bit (though obviously not enough). A bit worrying that my antibodies continue to rise, despite going gluten-free in August. Edit: I...

So, TSH is now dropping a bit (though obviously not enough). A bit worrying that...

Hidden

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Help with test results

hi, I had a blue horizon thyroid +15 test. I need some advice about whether they are ok or I have issues. If anyone can help. HbA1c (IFCC) -31 CRP- 1.80...

hi, I had a blue horizon thyroid +15 test. I need some advice about whether they...

Curlybob

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Hair splitting

Hi, there's a lot of discussion about hair falling out or turning brittle, etc. My hair has been splitting a lot lately, multiple splits on some hair and not...

Hi, there's a lot of discussion about hair falling out or turning brittle, etc. ...

Sybilla14

•8 years ago

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Running newly diagnosed?

It's it ok to run, or well it be bad for me, when you are newly diagnosed? I just got an increase in levo to 50mcg My last results on 25 mcg was Tsh 4.7...

It's it ok to run, or well it be bad for me, when you are newly diagnosed? I ...

lisan1

•8 years ago

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TEVA "New Formula"

I've been taking the new formula for just over two weeks now, & as promised to Clutter ,here's my review. I'm on 125mcg levo daily & my last prescription had...

I've been taking the new formula for just over two weeks now, & as promised to C...

Rennixon

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Feedback on blood test results please

I have been on 55mcgs T3 for a year & been taking 55mcgs for many months.These results are for an early morning fasting blood test.Previous T3 dose was more...

I have been on 55mcgs T3 for a year & been taking 55mcgs for many months.These ...

Naomi8

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Anyone taking vit c to support adrenals? And/or info on probiotics?

May I ask how much vit c you're taking and at what intervals? And in combination w what other supplements? Also looking for a scientifically-proven probiotic...

May I ask how much vit c you're taking and at what intervals? And in combination...

puncturedbicycle

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Latest fT3 result

Just had my latest fT3 bloods back: 6.1 (3.5-6.5). I currently take 28.75 mcg T3 and 150 mcg T4. I feel okay on this dose, but still tired and gaining weight...

Just had my latest fT3 bloods back: 6.1 (3.5-6.5). I currently take 28.75 mcg T3...

hose1975

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Normal results but experiencing symptoms

Hi, I have recently been tested for thyroid problems due to a large goitre on my Thyroid gland. The GP said results came back OK/normal. However, I am...

Hi, I have recently been tested for thyroid problems due to a large goitre on my...

Jo-smile

•8 years ago

2 Replies

What is Direct release T3?

I'm currently on Liothyonine Sodium, I believe but am not sure that this is slow release t3? Has anyone had experience with this?...

I'm currently on Liothyonine Sodium, I believe but am not sure that this is slow...

Rhsana

•8 years ago

6 Replies

5 Common Prescriptions That Should Require Nutritional Counseling

This is a good article that describes nutritional deficiencies caused by common drugs:...

This is a good article that describes nutritional deficiencies caused by common ...

Josiesmum

•8 years ago

2 Replies

First blood results after total thyroidectomy

Hi guys, Voila! That's my first blood results 3 weeks after my total thyroidectomy and being on 150mcg Levothyroxine and 2 tablets of Calcium a day. What do...

Hi guys, Voila! That's my first blood results 3 weeks after my total thyroidect...

Tamzin27

•8 years ago

8 Replies

A Few Questions...

I have two questions I need help with: 1- After your hypothyroidism was diagnosed and you were put on levothyroxine or T3 -- how long was it before you started...

I have two questions I need help with: 1- After your hypothyroidism was diagnose...

MelissaRz

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Hashimotos? Need advice please

Here's my issue. I just got back results from being off of my NDT thyroid meds. I went off for 5 weeks. At first I felt like I actually had more energy and...

Here's my issue. I just got back results from being off of my NDT thyroid meds....

Bettyt76

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Help with Thyroid test results

Hi all, I have had my blood tests done again and was hoping I could have some help with them? These were done at 8.30am having taken no medication and I had...

Hi all, I have had my blood tests done again and was hoping I could have some he...

Cjtunnicliffe

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Anyone try NAC for myexodema?

No matter what I do I can't get rid of the fluid retention. I walk 4 days a week for 46 minutes a day and go to the gym 3 times a week and eat healthy and...

No matter what I do I can't get rid of the fluid retention. I walk 4 days a week...

Jaje

•8 years ago

33 Replies

Thyroid cancer removed

Hi my name is Helen and I had my thyroid removed because I had cancer now I stop my medication 10 days ago um he been 3 years that I remove my thyroid so...

Hi my name is Helen and I had my thyroid removed because I had cancer now I stop...

hmres695

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2016

T3 prescription different make

Ferritin, folate, vitamin D and vitamin B12 results interpretation needed please

Whether to take t3 with T4 or not?

Thyroid advice

Carbimazole

I feel better with free t4 higher in range.

Advice on recent blood tests please

New to hypothyroidism

New here and need help interpreting results please

Results which mean nothing to me

Selenium

TEST RESULTS HELP PLEASE

new to all this

Latest BH Thyroid results - after 7 weeks on Levo

Help with test results

Hair splitting

Running newly diagnosed?

TEVA "New Formula"

Feedback on blood test results please

Anyone taking vit c to support adrenals? And/or info on probiotics?

Latest fT3 result

Normal results but experiencing symptoms

What is Direct release T3?

5 Common Prescriptions That Should Require Nutritional Counseling

First blood results after total thyroidectomy

A Few Questions...

Hashimotos? Need advice please

Help with Thyroid test results

Anyone try NAC for myexodema?

Thyroid cancer removed

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