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T3 only…Endo insists on adding T4!Has anyone felt ok on low dose of levo (13.5/25 mcg) & 30/40mcg of cytomel?!!

Adding T4/levo to T3 only?!?!?

beaubeau1121

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Hashimotos and dosage

With hashimotos is it possible to stay on the same dose of medication for the foreseeable or will there always be fluctuations. Recent results are TSH - 0.07...

With hashimotos is it possible to stay on the same dose of medication for the fo...

Handsome14

•3 years ago

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Ammonia plasma is slightly high

ammonia plasma is 119 and range is from 15-45 what causes high results. Scared something might be wrong with me . Any suggestions thank you.

ammonia plasma is 119 and range is from 15-45 what causes high results. Scared s...

edleenia

•3 years ago

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blood tests

With the current issues around blood tests at the GP are the private companies still offering blood tests? Thank you in advance

With the current issues around blood tests at the GP are the private companies s...

jillfsmith

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Interpreting calculator percentages

Can anyone help with interpreting thyroid results when using the calculator. I have hashimotos and my percentage comes out as 27.21% T4 is 14.8 (10.8-25.5) TSH...

Can anyone help with interpreting thyroid results when using the calculator. I h...

Handsome14

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Melatonin does anyone take before bed to aid sleep

Does anyone take to aid sleep Melatonin that is thinking of taking 2mgs a night

Does anyone take to aid sleep Melatonin that is thinking of taking 2mgs a night ...

sunsation1

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Cortisol test, is it worth me purchasing please?

Can someone advise me please whether it's worth me getting a saliva cortisol test please and where is the best value at the moment? I've started on T3 nearly 2...

Can someone advise me please whether it's worth me getting a saliva cortisol tes...

Baggiesfan

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Latest results

Please would you lovely people take a look at my latest results. Is there anything I need to tweak? Would someone be kind enough to change the measurement on...

Please would you lovely people take a look at my latest results. Is there anythi...

Winniepoo15

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Starting on T3, what can I expect?

After spending the last 2 years with horrible Hashimoto symptoms on Levo only, I’ve finally been prescribed T3 by my new specialist. I’m going to be taking...

After spending the last 2 years with horrible Hashimoto symptoms on Levo only, I...

Runner25

•3 years ago

36 Replies

Mystified by TSH

Hello thyroid gurus, would appreciate some advice on these new results. Background info, I’m 65, diagnosed with Graves 2007, had block and replace for 18...

Hello thyroid gurus, would appreciate some advice on these new results. Backgro...

Jacquid

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Pricing medication

Just mention about how NHS are ripped of re cost of meds . Some medication I was recommended at Eye hospital . It was an added extra . Doctor looked it up on...

Just mention about how NHS are ripped of re cost of meds . Some medication I wa...

Gcart

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Interdependance of iron load and thyroid function

The interrelationship between iron load and thyroid function is pretty well accepted, but I post here a paper showing the effect in children (can extrapolate...

The interrelationship between iron load and thyroid function is pretty well acce...

diogenes

Remembering•3 years ago

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Is there actually a difference between synthroid and generic?

I’m very curious to hear if people actually feel better on synthroid over generic Levo ( accord, teva ect)? If so, why? Are there different ingredients...

I’m very curious to hear if people actually feel better on synthroid over generi...

Angie10116

•3 years ago

32 Replies

Buying Thyroid Meds in Mexico

I guess this question is mainly for those in U S who travel to Mexico or those from elsewhere who travel there. Does anyone buy their Armour Thyroid there and...

I guess this question is mainly for those in U S who travel to Mexico or those f...

jjf255

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Trial on ERFA/Levo raised heart rate consultant suggest Liothyronine/Levo instead - any thoughts experience on this very welcome.

I started trial on NDT (ERFA) in February 2021 with private consultant. I have Hashimoto’s and for years been on 100mg Levo. My FT3 always in lower range and...

I started trial on NDT (ERFA) in February 2021 with private consultant. I have H...

SmPea

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Sore throat

I keep getting a sore throat in the night/morning when I wake up. Do I recall something about post nasal drip being connected to hypothyroidism? But if it's...

I keep getting a sore throat in the night/morning when I wake up. Do I recall ...

Molly161018

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Graves/Hyper

I was diagnosed with Graves after being hyper almost 2 years ago, I responded quickly to treatment with Carbimazole. Now been on 5mg for 20 months. Endo now...

I was diagnosed with Graves after being hyper almost 2 years ago, I responded qu...

Boaby

•3 years ago

12 Replies

New blood test results just in. How do they look?

New blood results in and I would appreciate some insight. I have been supplementing iron, folate and Vit D following advice from this group. DHEA 3.08 umol/L...

New blood results in and I would appreciate some insight. I have been supplement...

MrsT79

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Graves Hashimotos Gluten/Dairy and Phlegm

Does anyone else with graves and / or Hashimoto's have issues with phlegm? I feel like I have to clear my throat and it’s usually after I have had gluten or...

Does anyone else with graves and / or Hashimoto's have issues with phlegm? I fe...

Kim327

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Impact of surgery, signs of over medication

Hi, I've just had fairly major surgery to remove a very large fibroid from the outside of my uterus, a myomectomy. It was 30cm and 4.5kg, so quite a...

Hi, I've just had fairly major surgery to remove a very large fibroid from the ...

Desert79

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Latest Thyroid results

Hi all, I posted my first post a while back. I initially started on 20mg of carbimazole, then I went down to 15mg and i am presently just taking 5mg once a...

Hi all, I posted my first post a while back. I initially started on 20mg of carb...

Jassie10

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Folate

Hi I've recently had some private blood test results (Medichecks) and wonder if someone on this amazing site decipher them for me: Ferritin 70ug/L (13-150)...

Hi I've recently had some private blood test results (Medichecks) and wonder if ...

Hel66

•3 years ago

6 Replies

How do I stop brain fog?

I am currently on 75mg of levothyroxine and I've had 3rd blood test for thyroid and vitamins, doctor receptionist has said it's all good . I asked what do I do...

I am currently on 75mg of levothyroxine and I've had 3rd blood test for thyroid ...

BlueKeith

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Results help please!

Hi I have just received my results back from medichecks and would really appreciate your advise. T3 is still high but I do not feel jiggery or over medicated...

Hi I have just received my results back from medichecks and would really appreci...

shilling11

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Blood test results- help please

Female 64, partial thyroidectomy 2001. eventually felt well on 100mcg Levothyroxine although still had some pain, diagnosed with fibromyalgia. 2014 started...

Female 64, partial thyroidectomy 2001. eventually felt well on 100mcg Levothyrox...

Rosieb1

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Help me please (again)

I have hypo and post coivid and pots (dysautonomia) and am having trouble with my medications for my thyroid. Latest results on 75+15 was: TSH 0.03 Ft3 4.4...

I have hypo and post coivid and pots (dysautonomia) and am having trouble with m...

lisan1

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Class 2 Medicines Recall: Accord-UK Ltd (Trading style: NorthStar), LEVOTHYROXINE TABLETS BP 50 micrograms EL (21)A/23

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

5 Replies

Should I get an MMA test?

Backstory - Hashi for 12yrs, 2 + years with added T3. History of blood tests for thyroid and Vits/minerals. I’m not great at taking my Vits/minerals...

Backstory - Hashi for 12yrs, 2 + years with added T3. History of blood tests for...

NWA6

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Taking Levo but TSH rises

So if you take Levothyroxine for over three months but your TSH actually goes up what does it mean? You need T3 or anything else

So if you take Levothyroxine for over three months but your TSH actually goes up...

MariaStrawCinar

•3 years ago

8 Replies

How to work out dosages for supplements?

Are there any hypo sufferers who know how to work out how much selenium,zinc, copper and magnesium you might need after seeing your blood test results? Or any...

Are there any hypo sufferers who know how to work out how much selenium,zinc, co...

Esmielola

•3 years ago

9 Replies

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All posts for September 2021

T3 only…Endo insists on adding T4!Has anyone felt ok on low dose of levo (13.5/25 mcg) & 30/40mcg of cytomel?!!

Hashimotos and dosage

Ammonia plasma is slightly high

blood tests

Interpreting calculator percentages

Melatonin does anyone take before bed to aid sleep

Cortisol test, is it worth me purchasing please?

Latest results

Starting on T3, what can I expect?

Mystified by TSH

Pricing medication

Interdependance of iron load and thyroid function

Is there actually a difference between synthroid and generic?

Buying Thyroid Meds in Mexico

Trial on ERFA/Levo raised heart rate consultant suggest Liothyronine/Levo instead - any thoughts experience on this very welcome.

Sore throat

Graves/Hyper

New blood test results just in. How do they look?

Graves Hashimotos Gluten/Dairy and Phlegm

Impact of surgery, signs of over medication

Latest Thyroid results

Folate

How do I stop brain fog?

Results help please!

Blood test results- help please

Help me please (again)

Class 2 Medicines Recall: Accord-UK Ltd (Trading style: NorthStar), LEVOTHYROXINE TABLETS BP 50 micrograms EL (21)A/23

Should I get an MMA test?

Taking Levo but TSH rises

How to work out dosages for supplements?

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