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What does T4 do?
I've been treated for 25ish yrs for hypothyroid & take T4 & T3 (self sourced.) My TSH is suppressed, which makes perfect sense to my non medical slightly addled brain. Of course my previous GP didn't like it and because I refused to stop my T3, slowly took away my T4. I've been dealing with B12d for
I've been treated for 25ish yrs for hypothyroid & take T4 & T3 (self sourced.) My TSH is suppressed, which makes perfect sense to my non medical slightly addled brain. Of course my previous GP didn't like it and because I refused to stop my T3, slowly took away my T4. I've been dealing with B12d for
debra_bill
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Advice needed re Hashimotos.
Hi, I would love to understand more about my thyroid. I’ve been on Levothyroxine since diagnosis some 20 years ago. It’s crept up to 175mcg last week. Here are my latest bloods from my GP. TSH 2.71 Free t4 14 Ferritin 84 Folic Acid 15.5 Vitamin D 95 I am on b12 injections and supplementing with
Hi, I would love to understand more about my thyroid. I’ve been on Levothyroxine since diagnosis some 20 years ago. It’s crept up to 175mcg last week. Here are my latest bloods from my GP. TSH 2.71 Free t4 14 Ferritin 84 Folic Acid 15.5 Vitamin D 95 I am on b12 injections and supplementing with
Artist23
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Endo changed meds - T3 only to T4/T3
For decades I've been on T3 only with various doses, for the last six years on 40mcg a day. I got called into the prescribing hospital yesterday & the head professor endo told me that I must change to 50mcg of T4 and 20mcg of T3 a day. I'm very nervous about how I will fare on that combination. This
For decades I've been on T3 only with various doses, for the last six years on 40mcg a day. I got called into the prescribing hospital yesterday & the head professor endo told me that I must change to 50mcg of T4 and 20mcg of T3 a day. I'm very nervous about how I will fare on that combination. This
marigold22
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
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Determined to get t4 & t3 tested by nhs
So, followed the different courses to pursue this issue. Finally found the right PALS to complain to. Explained to them all of how I have been stuck on a low dose of levothyroxine because my tsh was high normal. How the GP is blocked from even requesting a T4 test thus won't prescribe more. Quoted
So, followed the different courses to pursue this issue. Finally found the right PALS to complain to. Explained to them all of how I have been stuck on a low dose of levothyroxine because my tsh was high normal. How the GP is blocked from even requesting a T4 test thus won't prescribe more. Quoted
Obsdian
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Saliva Cortisol results, the investigation continues...
Hi everyone 😊, Me again! My investigations continue and this is my most recent test to try to piece together what's going on. Any input most welcome please 🙏 Backstory since joining HU last November - Iron deficiency anaemia now corrected and ferritin getting close to optimal. All other vitamins
Hi everyone 😊, Me again! My investigations continue and this is my most recent test to try to piece together what's going on. Any input most welcome please 🙏 Backstory since joining HU last November - Iron deficiency anaemia now corrected and ferritin getting close to optimal. All other vitamins
Bertiepuss
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
sigmapharm T3
Has anyone had any issues with this brand? I only ask as the last few scripts have been sigmapharm 20mcg rather than Mercury, and it’s taken me a few months to work through supplies I had until I’ve been using that exclusively. Meantime I’ve had a random “high” and now feeling very low (as posted recently
Has anyone had any issues with this brand? I only ask as the last few scripts have been sigmapharm 20mcg rather than Mercury, and it’s taken me a few months to work through supplies I had until I’ve been using that exclusively. Meantime I’ve had a random “high” and now feeling very low (as posted recently
Murphysmum
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Does anyone know if you did lu177 early on, can you still continue ADT?
Father just had PC diagnosis with bone mets...
Father just had PC diagnosis with bone mets...
2jznt54
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
High Urate Levels Symptoms?
I've just turned 50, and been having a few symptoms of generally unwellness. Pain in the back / Kidney area. GP thinks I may have pulled this, but I wasn't so sure. Also intense Brain Fog, confusion, memory lapse now and again, with fatigue and tiredness. It feels like my head is being squeezed and
I've just turned 50, and been having a few symptoms of generally unwellness. Pain in the back / Kidney area. GP thinks I may have pulled this, but I wasn't so sure. Also intense Brain Fog, confusion, memory lapse now and again, with fatigue and tiredness. It feels like my head is being squeezed and
Jack76
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Early CKD Support
2 months ago
Iron, estrogen & RLS
Just wondering if anyone is aware of any connection between iron & estrogen (from an RLS perspective)? I'm a 73 year-old male, and I've had high-ish estrogen levels for at least the last 7 years (42-49; normal level should be below 41). I think there is some correlation between high estrogen and high
Just wondering if anyone is aware of any connection between iron & estrogen (from an RLS perspective)? I'm a 73 year-old male, and I've had high-ish estrogen levels for at least the last 7 years (42-49; normal level should be below 41). I think there is some correlation between high estrogen and high
707twitcher
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Restless Legs Syndrome
5 months ago
on going struggles
Approaching 5yrs post tbi someone ruined my life for no reason in a cowardly sneak attack and my subsequent collision with concrete steps. I got no criminal compensation cause ambulance paramedics were told by people that knew the attacker and covered up by saying I fell down steps drunk. I was not of
Approaching 5yrs post tbi someone ruined my life for no reason in a cowardly sneak attack and my subsequent collision with concrete steps. I got no criminal compensation cause ambulance paramedics were told by people that knew the attacker and covered up by saying I fell down steps drunk. I was not of
Jpdee75
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Headway
6 months ago
Should I increase T4 or T3?
Diagnosed with paroxysmal AFib in 2021 (in A&E), was on 75mcg Levo and 10mcg Liothyronine (not converting well from T4 to T3) Was doing ok with ranges of FT4 around 15 -17(12-22), FT3 around 5.2 -5.9 (3.1-6.8) and a suppressed TSH of around 0.1 – 0.005 (0.27-4.2). Was advised to drop T3 to 5mcg after
Diagnosed with paroxysmal AFib in 2021 (in A&E), was on 75mcg Levo and 10mcg Liothyronine (not converting well from T4 to T3) Was doing ok with ranges of FT4 around 15 -17(12-22), FT3 around 5.2 -5.9 (3.1-6.8) and a suppressed TSH of around 0.1 – 0.005 (0.27-4.2). Was advised to drop T3 to 5mcg after
elkewilliams
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Hyper or Hypo?!
Good morning, I am not going to rewrite my entire story as it’s in my bio, but basically I was diagnosed as hyperthyroid approx six weeks ago and commenced on 20mg Carbimazole daily. I tested positive for TPO’s but neg for TRAB. I was symptomatic of hyperthyroidism. I have just had my bloods redone
Good morning, I am not going to rewrite my entire story as it’s in my bio, but basically I was diagnosed as hyperthyroid approx six weeks ago and commenced on 20mg Carbimazole daily. I tested positive for TPO’s but neg for TRAB. I was symptomatic of hyperthyroidism. I have just had my bloods redone
Keri41
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
ERFA vs Thyroid S
Hi Folks.Would people say that ERFA has higher percentages of T4 and T3 than in Thyroid S generally? I am presuming it's purer as there are less binders, fillers and chemicals in the ERFA. If anyone has switched from Thyroid S to ERFA, any advice on dosing levels (eg. had to increase or decrease, symptoms
Hi Folks.Would people say that ERFA has higher percentages of T4 and T3 than in Thyroid S generally? I am presuming it's purer as there are less binders, fillers and chemicals in the ERFA. If anyone has switched from Thyroid S to ERFA, any advice on dosing levels (eg. had to increase or decrease, symptoms
Hidden
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Hyper and Hypo simultaneously?
Hi Here's a quick brief about my thyroid story: I was diagnosed in 1995 with hypothyroidism, eventually taking 125mcg daily, 875mcgs weekly. Went on to develop Hashimoto's and in 2014 diagnosed with Papillary Cancer. Had TT in 2014, yearly check ups and bloods, dosage increased to 150mcg, 1050mcg a
Hi Here's a quick brief about my thyroid story: I was diagnosed in 1995 with hypothyroidism, eventually taking 125mcg daily, 875mcgs weekly. Went on to develop Hashimoto's and in 2014 diagnosed with Papillary Cancer. Had TT in 2014, yearly check ups and bloods, dosage increased to 150mcg, 1050mcg a
PapiGirl
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Update to last post.
hi everyone I thought I would give you a update on my last post. Thank you to all that posted it really helped. I have now had an ultrasound on my neck lumps. I was told I had a very small thyroid and this happens when you have been on Levo for so long (30 years) I’ve never heard of this, has anyone
hi everyone I thought I would give you a update on my last post. Thank you to all that posted it really helped. I have now had an ultrasound on my neck lumps. I was told I had a very small thyroid and this happens when you have been on Levo for so long (30 years) I’ve never heard of this, has anyone
irishacres
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Could anyone shed light on what could be going on
been showing signs for years of thyroid problems , never out of range (nhs) always on lowest marker Just had these back last week nothing off doctor Is it ok my tsh out but rest are in range ? Confused to how it works Tsh 0.25 T4 15.3 T3 4.1 Thankyou
been showing signs for years of thyroid problems , never out of range (nhs) always on lowest marker Just had these back last week nothing off doctor Is it ok my tsh out but rest are in range ? Confused to how it works Tsh 0.25 T4 15.3 T3 4.1 Thankyou
Struggle123
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
tsh too low on levo dose
Hi, I was trialling an increase of levo from 125 to 150. My tsh dropped from 1.6 to 0.09 ( range 0.27-0.42) and gp put me back down to 125. My t4 went from 22.5 just above normal range ( 12-22) to 25.5. Gp didn’t test t3 this time ( or the results aren’t back for it ) but my previous t3 was 3.6 when
Hi, I was trialling an increase of levo from 125 to 150. My tsh dropped from 1.6 to 0.09 ( range 0.27-0.42) and gp put me back down to 125. My t4 went from 22.5 just above normal range ( 12-22) to 25.5. Gp didn’t test t3 this time ( or the results aren’t back for it ) but my previous t3 was 3.6 when
WeeB
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Sunshine jane
HelloMy friend had her thyroid removed 30 years ago and is very poorly with fatigue and body pains. Her GP refuses to test for iron saying she is showing ok for iron in recent iron tests. She is coming to see me today for advice re what to do, may be blood test with Medichecks. Can anyone suggest the
HelloMy friend had her thyroid removed 30 years ago and is very poorly with fatigue and body pains. Her GP refuses to test for iron saying she is showing ok for iron in recent iron tests. She is coming to see me today for advice re what to do, may be blood test with Medichecks. Can anyone suggest the
smilingjane
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Really struggling
I have not been able to take thyroxine when I was diagnosed in March 2021, ended up on low FODMAP and with a homeopath and naturopath but went from 9 st 5 to 7 stone 11 when doctors got concerned. Every time I tried to include a food back in diet I was worse. Started thyroxine liquid in September 2023
I have not been able to take thyroxine when I was diagnosed in March 2021, ended up on low FODMAP and with a homeopath and naturopath but went from 9 st 5 to 7 stone 11 when doctors got concerned. Every time I tried to include a food back in diet I was worse. Started thyroxine liquid in September 2023
Da52
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Chronic Hashimotos and long term side effects
Hi, I was diagnosed with Hashimotos 41 years ago after 6 years of feeling awful. A locum GP spotted a goitre in my throat as I was talking to him. I have been on 100 mcg of Thyroxine ever since. Now I am 66 . I have always suffered from hypoglycaemia-type symptoms after any type of exercise (even
Hi, I was diagnosed with Hashimotos 41 years ago after 6 years of feeling awful. A locum GP spotted a goitre in my throat as I was talking to him. I have been on 100 mcg of Thyroxine ever since. Now I am 66 . I have always suffered from hypoglycaemia-type symptoms after any type of exercise (even
HeartofApple
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
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