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Price of NDT vs T3.

Haven't posted for a while but read the forum daily. Anyway I've been on NDT only for a few months now (using an old Thyroid S supply I bought several years...

Haven't posted for a while but read the forum daily. Anyway I've been on NDT onl...

Sparklingsunshine

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Downs Syndrome and blood tests.

I know I should know this one but wondered if others could advise. My youngest is 13 and has Down syndrome, at some point in the past I remember being told...

I know I should know this one but wondered if others could advise. My youngest ...

Polo22

•1 year ago

9 Replies

TSH is 6.6, but T4 is 21 ...

Hello All, Please can you help me make sense of this ... My last thyroid test results are: TSH 6.6 T3 4.3 (3.1-6.8) But T4 is ... 21! (12-22) and 6 weeks...

Hello All, Please can you help me make sense of this ... My last thyroid test ...

Juliet_22

•1 year ago

11 Replies

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Updated blood test results- is hypo the cause of my symptoms?

This blood test was taken at 9.15am. I had a previous blood test in February with a private GP, who suggested that thyroxine levels were depleting as TSH was...

This blood test was taken at 9.15am. I had a previous blood test in February wi...

0ryx

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Officially sourced LDN

I have Hashimotos (10 years in) and it has been suggested I try LDN to deal with my cortisol issues. I started using CT3M in June 22 with some initial success...

I have Hashimotos (10 years in) and it has been suggested I try LDN to deal with...

MrsT79

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Anti thyroid peroxidase and anti body tests

I have been taking Armor and I asked to see my recent blood test results reluctantly taken and now provided by the local hospital. My recent test results...

I have been taking Armor and I asked to see my recent blood test results relucta...

mainam

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Is this the HC cream effect kicking in??

4 days ago I started using a donkey shaped squirt (in homage to helvella measurement pic......

4 days ago I started using a donkey shaped squirt (in homage to helvella meas...

TiggerMe

•1 year ago

53 Replies

Will I Be OK For A Week?

I’ve done a stupid thing. Thinking I still had another box of Levo, I went to open it last night and there wasn’t one so I couldn’t take anything. Ordering...

I’ve done a stupid thing. Thinking I still had another box of Levo, I went to o...

Ellie-Louise

•1 year ago

17 Replies

B12 low

Recently got my bloods done. As had thyroid cancer last year and checking every two months . Results as follows Tsh0.01 T4 17 T3 didn’t test this time no...

Recently got my bloods done. As had thyroid cancer last year and checking every ...

Roma2975

•1 year ago

6 Replies

How do I start combining T3 with levothyroxine?

If anyone is able to give me any advice about this, I would be very grateful. I currently take 200 mcg levothyroxine, 100 in the morning and 100 before bed....

If anyone is able to give me any advice about this, I would be very grateful. ...

Repton1

•1 year ago

16 Replies

My 25year old son's blood test results

Could these results suggest a Thyroid problem? Someone on the forum suggested investigating Pernicious Anaemia also. Jan'22 Ferritin 78ug/L (22-275) Folate...

Could these results suggest a Thyroid problem? Someone on the forum suggested in...

Mindseye

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Advice on new results please in preparation for completing e-consult

Thank you for all the advice I have received previously. Unfortunately GP seems intent on ignoring my symptoms. Every time I complete an e-consult form...

Thank you for all the advice I have received previously. Unfortunately GP seems...

Catch57

•1 year ago

32 Replies

T3 continues to drop

I was diagnosed with hypo and hashimoto's about a year ago. I was started on 25 mcgs of Levo.......gradually increased to the present 75 mcgs. My T3...

I was diagnosed with hypo and hashimoto's about a year ago. I was started on 25...

aptucxet

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Good news

Today I would like to share some good news. A year ago (on T4 only) my GFR, indicating the kidneys filtering ability, was quite a bit below the normal...

Today I would like to share some good news. A year ago (on T4 only) my GFR, indi...

buddy99

•1 year ago

20 Replies

What to do about supplements when going abroad

What do you do about supplements when flying? I don't want to take full packs of everything but can't see airlines letting you take a tub with mixed...

What do you do about supplements when flying? I don't want to take full packs o...

AnneEvo

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Alpha Lipoid Acid & Acetyl L Carnitine - Help!

Hi everyone, I have a dilemma - can you help me? I have hypo-thyroidism which is treated with lexothyroxine. I'm also a type-1 diabetic and just been...

Hi everyone, I have a dilemma - can you help me? I have hypo-thyroidism which ...

mids_thyman

•1 year ago

25 Replies

T4 going too high?

Hi all, could I please get some advice, I’d be very grateful. I’ve had Hashimoto’s for 13 years. I recently had a nasty surgery which caused a long lasting...

Hi all, could I please get some advice, I’d be very grateful. I’ve had Hashimo...

furcoatnoknickers

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Can somebody recommend a doctor/endo who can help with thyroid and HRT?

Hi, I need somebody who has knowledge of the thyroid, especially very low TSH and low FT3, also need help with my HRT. Currently on 75/100mcg of Levo daily....

Hi, I need somebody who has knowledge of the thyroid, especially very low TSH a...

Serendipitious

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Advice about hair loss please

Hi, so diagnosed with sub hypo 2 months ago with very raised antibodies. I've been on 50mg levo which was raised due to symptoms after a few weeks so now on...

Hi, so diagnosed with sub hypo 2 months ago with very raised antibodies. I've be...

Catsrock23

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Thyroid Blood Test Results

Hi all, I finally managed to get a copy of my thyroid blood test results but there is so little information on there that I’m unsure of what I should do......

Hi all, I finally managed to get a copy of my thyroid blood test results but th...

NiaJayne

•1 year ago

13 Replies

'Pooling' an outdated concept ~ list of useful posts which explain why reverse T3 'blocking' T3 receptors is 'not a thing' .

Just keeping this list here for easy access: https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/149156073/explaining-reverse-t3 explaining-reverse-t3...

Just keeping this list here for easy access: https://healthunlocked.com/thyroid...

tattybogle

•1 year ago

23 Replies

Strange rash...

I've had this on and off for years, just reappeared today, I can't link it with anything I've done it eaten.Anyone else have this, I've had full bloods over...

I've had this on and off for years, just reappeared today, I can't link it with ...

Diamond61

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Problem with the cost of Liothyronine.

The pharmacist who dispenses my prescriptions rang me on Friday and said she has tried 6 different distributors for my T3 and they are all charging £20 more...

The pharmacist who dispenses my prescriptions rang me on Friday and said she h...

Mugs19

•1 year ago

14 Replies

latest results

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me with these results. I am currently on 100mg Levothyroxine and feeling like all of my Hypothyroid symptoms are coming back....

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me with these results. I am currently on 100mg ...

saffy1ruby

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Erfa Thyroid Batch

Anyone having problems with Erfa? Been on the same 2 grains for over 10 years but hypo symptoms have returned with latest batch. Hair coming out in clumps dry...

Anyone having problems with Erfa? Been on the same 2 grains for over 10 years bu...

Yogagirl1

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Need advice on thyroid and HRT issues

I’ve got a TSH stuck close to 0 for some time now. Currently on 75/100. GPs just want to keep lowering Levo. NHS Endo not interested. However I have a follow...

I’ve got a TSH stuck close to 0 for some time now. Currently on 75/100. GPs just...

Serendipitious

•1 year ago

47 Replies

Search for lactose free Levo

Hi All just thought I would let you know what I have discovered about lactose free levo.I was unable to get Aristo on prescription from any pharmacy in my area...

Hi All just thought I would let you know what I have discovered about lactose fr...

Moon0110

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Thyroid results - advised to get bone scan

Hi everyone Please can I ask about my recent Medichecks results. The results below are similar to my usual results over recent years. The medichecks doctor...

Hi everyone Please can I ask about my recent Medichecks results. The results be...

BreatheHelen

•1 year ago

22 Replies

NDT needed, contacts please

Hi everyoneI posted recently about sourcing some more NDT as my Thai NDT is close to running out, and what I am using is now out of date, but still working...

Hi everyoneI posted recently about sourcing some more NDT as my Thai NDT is clos...

BreatheHelen

•1 year ago

1 Reply

T3 autoantibodies (THAAbs) causing high FT3 test results found by anyone?

I have been having extremely high FT3 test results without signs or symptoms of over-medication even at 15 hrs post dose. I am on T3 monotherapy. Anyone in a...

I have been having extremely high FT3 test results without signs or symptoms of ...

ListentoLearn

•1 year ago

25 Replies

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All posts for April 2023

Price of NDT vs T3.

Downs Syndrome and blood tests.

TSH is 6.6, but T4 is 21 ...

Updated blood test results- is hypo the cause of my symptoms?

Officially sourced LDN

Anti thyroid peroxidase and anti body tests

Is this the HC cream effect kicking in??

Will I Be OK For A Week?

B12 low

How do I start combining T3 with levothyroxine?

My 25year old son's blood test results

Advice on new results please in preparation for completing e-consult

T3 continues to drop

Good news

What to do about supplements when going abroad

Alpha Lipoid Acid & Acetyl L Carnitine - Help!

T4 going too high?

Can somebody recommend a doctor/endo who can help with thyroid and HRT?

Advice about hair loss please

Thyroid Blood Test Results

'Pooling' an outdated concept ~ list of useful posts which explain why reverse T3 'blocking' T3 receptors is 'not a thing' .

Strange rash...

Problem with the cost of Liothyronine.

latest results

Erfa Thyroid Batch

Need advice on thyroid and HRT issues

Search for lactose free Levo

Thyroid results - advised to get bone scan

NDT needed, contacts please

T3 autoantibodies (THAAbs) causing high FT3 test results found by anyone?

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