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I have recently had a total thyroid removal, i also am prednisolone dependent , I curious how people are on both, if any problems ,

Thyroxine and prednisolone

Westoz

•4 years ago

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Does anyone know of any Armour Thyroid - friendly endocrinologists in or near East Sussex? Please private message me with any suggestions!

I have been taking Armour Thyroid for over a decade but my NHS doctors are no longer willing to prescribe it - even though it is key to my quality of life. I...

I have been taking Armour Thyroid for over a decade but my NHS doctors are no lo...

GW2020

•4 years ago

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Help with results please. TSH low but anti-bodies high?

With thanks in advance to all the incredibly knowledgeable people on this site for your assistance - it has been invaluable in the past. I just can't seem to...

With thanks in advance to all the incredibly knowledgeable people on this site f...

Maddy1956

•4 years ago

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GRAVES DISEASE AND LOW HEMAGLOBIN

Hi Can anyone help? Blood test has shown low HEMAGLOBIN Result 26 range (27-33) Iron blood tests have been inconclusive. One test said new anaemia and the...

Hi Can anyone help? Blood test has shown low HEMAGLOBIN Result 26 range (27-33)...

NIKEGIRL

•4 years ago

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Are these results normal?

Hi! I’m new here. I have been struggling with my endo for a diagnosis. About a year ago I had many blood draws where my TSH was very low, my T4 was low and my...

Hi! I’m new here. I have been struggling with my endo for a diagnosis. About a y...

Bubbledup

•4 years ago

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Hashimoto?

Hi I’ve been diagnose with hypothyroidism. I’m on 50 levothyroxine and had a blood test 8 weeks later. Thyroid test has now come back normal’ but they also...

Hi I’ve been diagnose with hypothyroidism. I’m on 50 levothyroxine and had a blo...

Giraffe0

•4 years ago

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Is this Hashimotos or Hypothyroid? help please with these results

TSH 6.78 Thyroid antibodies 277 T4 101, Free Thyroxine 13.5, Free T3 4.1 I have just received these private blood tests which to me (and the nurse from the...

TSH 6.78 Thyroid antibodies 277 T4 101, Free Thyroxine 13.5, Free T3 4.1 I have ...

HealthySam

•4 years ago

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Lowering T3

I am currently on 40 mcg of Liothyronine split into 3 doses. 15mcg, 15mcg & 10mcg. Also 50mcg of levo. All my vitals are good & my vitamins too. I’ve been...

I am currently on 40 mcg of Liothyronine split into 3 doses. 15mcg, 15mcg & 10mc...

Redporti

•4 years ago

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Results

Can anyone help with my results keep getting told nothing untoward but systems are classic thyroid and on 75 g But still tired and feel foggy Serum free T3...

Can anyone help with my results keep getting told nothing untoward but systems a...

Untoward

•4 years ago

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Help at A&E

Following my last post I’ve finally been sent to A&E by my GP. Waiting to see the doctor and just had bloods done. My FT3 will show my medication from this...

Following my last post I’ve finally been sent to A&E by my GP. Waiting to see th...

MissFG

•4 years ago

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High T4 normal T3 and TSH - what does it mean?

Hi, I’ve had a private blood test done, just got the results today. Extensive googling tells me that if T4 is high, then usually the TSH and / or T3 levels...

Hi, I’ve had a private blood test done, just got the results today. Extensive go...

GreyCatSix

•4 years ago

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Women with subclinical hypothyroidism and TPO antibodies more prone to miscarriage

This paper indicates that pregant women with subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) and TPO antibodies are more prone to miscarriage. Downloadable. TSH of 2.5 and...

This paper indicates that pregant women with subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) an...

diogenes

Remembering•4 years ago

1 Reply

Iron Panel preparation

Is there any preparation needed for an Iron Panel? I am planning to have blood drawn first thing and fasting - is this the right thing to do? I was planning to...

Is there any preparation needed for an Iron Panel? I am planning to have blood d...

owl87

•4 years ago

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CORTISOL AWAKENING RESPONSE

I came across this via a Datis Kharrazian email I received today. "From the moment your eyes open in the morning, your cortisol levels should rise by 50 to...

I came across this via a Datis Kharrazian email I received today. "From the mom...

Redlester

•4 years ago

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Levo and afternoon blood test

Could anybody advise please, I generally do blood test first thing on a morning, then take Levo straight after. Owing to the current situation (Covid) I have...

Could anybody advise please, I generally do blood test first thing on a morning,...

AleB

•4 years ago

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Blood reading not accurate

I've been on Prednisolone for 19 months which I believe is skewing my thyroid result. The doctor made me drop to 125mg which I've been on for months now and...

I've been on Prednisolone for 19 months which I believe is skewing my thyroid re...

technogran

•4 years ago

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Lastest Thyroid and Iron Levels

A few days ago i had my bloods done for TSH , T4 , T3 and Iron levels . I managed to ask for the ranges this time and my doctor marked as no action. I...

A few days ago i had my bloods done for TSH , T4 , T3 and Iron levels . I manage...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Enzymes

Does anyone take Enzymes to help with digestion? It's something I've heard can be linked to hashimotos. I've dipped my toes into the world of digestive...

Does anyone take Enzymes to help with digestion? It's something I've heard can b...

Cooper27

•4 years ago

19 Replies

High erythrocyte sedimentation rate, low RBC/haemoglobin, poor renal test results

I just got another blood test result back and my ESR is too high, there's no range given for some reason but it's 20mm/hr. I have Hashimoto's and lichen...

I just got another blood test result back and my ESR is too high, there's no ran...

Zazbag

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Monitoring levels via GP (TSH & T4??)

Hello, Getting ready for my first test after thyroid removal and private surgeon has recommended GP test TSH and T4. However... my GP says they only test TSH...

Hello, Getting ready for my first test after thyroid removal and private surgeo...

Thyroidnewbie84

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Is this a goitre?

Been on levo for 17 years, felt under medicated for most of that time however new GP raised my levo due to ongoing symptoms to 150mcg 3x week, 125mcg 4x week...

Been on levo for 17 years, felt under medicated for most of that time however ne...

Aquapuss

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Hi does any of you suffer from frozen shoulder

Hi I have had a painful shoulder for a year now and orthopaedic has diagnosed frozen shoulder apparently being hypothyroid puts you at risk x

Hi I have had a painful shoulder for a year now and orthopaedic has diagnosed fr...

Mtraynor

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Adding T3 to Metavive

Hi, I take 75mg of porcine Metavive (one capsule of Metavive I and two capsules of Metavive II a day). I am very undermedicated at present, but I become...

Hi, I take 75mg of porcine Metavive (one capsule of Metavive I and two capsules...

Rachel357

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Amazon smile

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Hidden

•4 years ago

11 Replies

T4 dose too high?

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Hello everyone, I just got the results of my recent blood test back after doing ...

Pinkpetite

•4 years ago

31 Replies

Name of a German Doctor to prescribe T3 please?

Morning Lovely Thyroid UK peeps, You were all so helpful on my last post so I'd like to thank you all for your help last time and pick your brains on how to go...

Morning Lovely Thyroid UK peeps, You were all so helpful on my last post so I'd ...

sharonjarvis

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Ferritin

I came across some posts here helping somebody with low ferritin and you sound extremely knowledgeable and hope you can advise me. I've been having tests for...

I came across some posts here helping somebody with low ferritin and you sound e...

2008Oscar

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Which form of Hrt works well with thyroid replacement hormones.

Hi all, went back on a different type of HRT after the hair loss, and thirteen days since I started the new stuff I am losing an excessive amount of hair again...

Hi all, went back on a different type of HRT after the hair loss, and thirteen d...

Angelic69

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Strange Blood Test Results - any ideas?

I have been taking Armour 1 grain for 2.5 months now. Previously on Levothyroxine 100gms. First blood test after starting on NDT gave strange results. Please...

I have been taking Armour 1 grain for 2.5 months now. Previously on Levothyroxi...

Mionaonthehill

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Hot sweats

Good morning fellow sufferers, I have Hashimotos and over the last couple of months I have been suffering from really hot sweats so much so it looks like I...

Good morning fellow sufferers, I have Hashimotos and over the last couple of mon...

Loopyloo243

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2020

I have recently had a total thyroid removal, i also am prednisolone dependent , I curious how people are on both, if any problems ,

Does anyone know of any Armour Thyroid - friendly endocrinologists in or near East Sussex? Please private message me with any suggestions!

Help with results please. TSH low but anti-bodies high?

GRAVES DISEASE AND LOW HEMAGLOBIN

Are these results normal?

Hashimoto?

Is this Hashimotos or Hypothyroid? help please with these results

Lowering T3

Results

Help at A&E

High T4 normal T3 and TSH - what does it mean?

Women with subclinical hypothyroidism and TPO antibodies more prone to miscarriage

Iron Panel preparation

CORTISOL AWAKENING RESPONSE

Levo and afternoon blood test

Blood reading not accurate

Lastest Thyroid and Iron Levels

Enzymes

High erythrocyte sedimentation rate, low RBC/haemoglobin, poor renal test results

Monitoring levels via GP (TSH & T4??)

Is this a goitre?

Hi does any of you suffer from frozen shoulder

Adding T3 to Metavive

Amazon smile

T4 dose too high?

Name of a German Doctor to prescribe T3 please?

Ferritin

Which form of Hrt works well with thyroid replacement hormones.

Strange Blood Test Results - any ideas?

Hot sweats

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