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Desperately ill and can't find relief
Hi. I posted a couple of years ago with serious concerns and I just keep getting worse and can't find relief from my symptoms. I have Hashimotos and cannot utilise or tolerate thyroid hormone no matter what combination or type that I try (straight T4, combo T3/T4, NDT or T3 only). I feel so very ill
Hi. I posted a couple of years ago with serious concerns and I just keep getting worse and can't find relief from my symptoms. I have Hashimotos and cannot utilise or tolerate thyroid hormone no matter what combination or type that I try (straight T4, combo T3/T4, NDT or T3 only). I feel so very ill
sunrising
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Thyroid UK
8 years ago
Help and advise please
I have posted on this forum a few times and I am still trying to learn and read every day as I am practically house bound again at the moment. Really grateful for all the advice or communication as can be a really lonely disease at times...... Been in this state before, the first time in 2011 after
I have posted on this forum a few times and I am still trying to learn and read every day as I am practically house bound again at the moment. Really grateful for all the advice or communication as can be a really lonely disease at times...... Been in this state before, the first time in 2011 after
csavery
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Thyroid UK
8 years ago
Acth Test
Hi all i'm due to have an Synacthen test in a few weeks due to the fact I struggle to raise Thyroxine without having hyper side effects. I am so scared and would like to know if im worrying needlessly.
Hi all i'm due to have an Synacthen test in a few weeks due to the fact I struggle to raise Thyroxine without having hyper side effects. I am so scared and would like to know if im worrying needlessly.
arjs1973
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
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Low cortisol and hydrocortisol.
My endo called me this morn and was little panicked. He urged me to come to his office today to collect a script for hydrocortisone. Im on 20mg in morn and 10mg in arvo (he said night but i plan on 4pm as to not play havoc with sleep). He said when im unwell i need to double it. I currently have sinus
My endo called me this morn and was little panicked. He urged me to come to his office today to collect a script for hydrocortisone. Im on 20mg in morn and 10mg in arvo (he said night but i plan on 4pm as to not play havoc with sleep). He said when im unwell i need to double it. I currently have sinus
dee2382
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
Blood results
Hi, Can someone please have a look at my results and give me some opinions? I had just completed a 20 day reducing course of oral prednisolone 5 days prior to blood being drawn, commencing with 80 mgs for 5 days and ending with 10 mgs for 5 days. TSH basal 1.590 ul/UL (0.3-2.5) Free T3 pmol/l 4.40 (
Hi, Can someone please have a look at my results and give me some opinions? I had just completed a 20 day reducing course of oral prednisolone 5 days prior to blood being drawn, commencing with 80 mgs for 5 days and ending with 10 mgs for 5 days. TSH basal 1.590 ul/UL (0.3-2.5) Free T3 pmol/l 4.40 (
Granny56
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
Still dont feel well!
Hi I am seeing my doctor tomorrow to discuss still feeling rotten despite the increase of levothyroxine to 200mcg. i was adamant that i needed the addition of T3 last time when was on 150mcg as my T3 was below the low end of the reference range. So now i am over the top end of the reference of FT4 which
Hi I am seeing my doctor tomorrow to discuss still feeling rotten despite the increase of levothyroxine to 200mcg. i was adamant that i needed the addition of T3 last time when was on 150mcg as my T3 was below the low end of the reference range. So now i am over the top end of the reference of FT4 which
lc1973
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
HC prescription based on saliva test?
Hi All, I did a cortisol saliva test in 2013, all were in range but far from optimal (I read that on STTM). I feel worse and endo sent me for an ACTH stimulation test, waiting for result. If that will be normal, I would redo the saliva test as something is surely not right (in 2013 noon cortisol was
Hi All, I did a cortisol saliva test in 2013, all were in range but far from optimal (I read that on STTM). I feel worse and endo sent me for an ACTH stimulation test, waiting for result. If that will be normal, I would redo the saliva test as something is surely not right (in 2013 noon cortisol was
Starlight555
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
Can a Short Synacthen identify Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency?
Hi All, Can the Short Synacthen Test diagnose (SST) Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency? The test entails administration of an ACTH bio-similar agent to stimulate the Adrenal Glands to produce Cortisol then blood tests are taken at 30 and 60 minutes post administration however surely this will only identify
Hi All, Can the Short Synacthen Test diagnose (SST) Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency? The test entails administration of an ACTH bio-similar agent to stimulate the Adrenal Glands to produce Cortisol then blood tests are taken at 30 and 60 minutes post administration however surely this will only identify
tommyc
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
ACTH stim test
Hello, I’m on 60 mcg T3 only, I take it in 3 doses (4am, 10.30am, 6.30pm) I’ve been feeling very tired especially in the morning but usually not right after I wake up. After being up for an hour or so, suddenly I feel tired, hard to think and move. I start feeling better at about 7pm. I did a saliva
Hello, I’m on 60 mcg T3 only, I take it in 3 doses (4am, 10.30am, 6.30pm) I’ve been feeling very tired especially in the morning but usually not right after I wake up. After being up for an hour or so, suddenly I feel tired, hard to think and move. I start feeling better at about 7pm. I did a saliva
Starlight555
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
Reposting Question About Adrenals
Is there an adrenals test - ACTH or something similar - as I don't see that in any of my blood test results although would have to double check. Is that another one of those that you have to do privately? I spent a long time writing a post about high cortisol and with all my ranges and it didn't appear
Is there an adrenals test - ACTH or something similar - as I don't see that in any of my blood test results although would have to double check. Is that another one of those that you have to do privately? I spent a long time writing a post about high cortisol and with all my ranges and it didn't appear
FoggyMoggy
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
Cortisol/Adrenals
I spent a long time writing a post last night re high cortisol and with all my ranges and it didn't appear :( I haven't the energy to write it all out again. Basically I have high Cortisol outside the range on three successive occasions. My TSH is low but within range. My T3 and T4 both quite low but
I spent a long time writing a post last night re high cortisol and with all my ranges and it didn't appear :( I haven't the energy to write it all out again. Basically I have high Cortisol outside the range on three successive occasions. My TSH is low but within range. My T3 and T4 both quite low but
FoggyMoggy
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
Want to know if these things are normal
Are these things usual?? When I'm falling asleep and only when falling asleep, I often get woken up startled with a strange but intense feeling of numb waves starting in my head and going through my chest. It often startles me to open my eyes and I'll check my heart rate and breathing and usually its
Are these things usual?? When I'm falling asleep and only when falling asleep, I often get woken up startled with a strange but intense feeling of numb waves starting in my head and going through my chest. It often startles me to open my eyes and I'll check my heart rate and breathing and usually its
Funnygembunni
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
Cortisol level...am I normal now?
Hi I have suffered with adrenal insufficiency now for over 3 years and at my worst, just after my adrenal crash, my cortisol was registering at 35 first thing in the morning. (150-600) I am now getting to around 250 in the morning and my ACTH test shows that I can double my cortisol within 30 minutes
Hi I have suffered with adrenal insufficiency now for over 3 years and at my worst, just after my adrenal crash, my cortisol was registering at 35 first thing in the morning. (150-600) I am now getting to around 250 in the morning and my ACTH test shows that I can double my cortisol within 30 minutes
Chablis
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
New labs
I'm a female...... Testosterone 42.1 LO (3.5-5.2) Free testosterone LO 6.67 ( 30-150) LH HI 39.3 ( 1.7-8.6) Vitamin B12 563 ( 211-911) Vitamin D LO 23.2 (32.0-100.0) FSH 5.1 (1.5-12.4) ACTH < 3 there is no ranges on the lab paperwork but now the endo wants me in tomorrow for infusion of it and retest
I'm a female...... Testosterone 42.1 LO (3.5-5.2) Free testosterone LO 6.67 ( 30-150) LH HI 39.3 ( 1.7-8.6) Vitamin B12 563 ( 211-911) Vitamin D LO 23.2 (32.0-100.0) FSH 5.1 (1.5-12.4) ACTH < 3 there is no ranges on the lab paperwork but now the endo wants me in tomorrow for infusion of it and retest
Funnygembunni
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
Cortisol level 0?
New update from endo, so just got call lastnight that my ACTH is actually 0, they want me to get an infusion, all TSH labs they call normal, anyone have an understanding of how this is all related!??
New update from endo, so just got call lastnight that my ACTH is actually 0, they want me to get an infusion, all TSH labs they call normal, anyone have an understanding of how this is all related!??
Funnygembunni
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
Who to consult my health state with?
Hello, I have hypopituitary and 2MM microadenomas on my pituitary. I suffer from many sympthoms of hormone deficiencies such as: 1. Energy swings (sometimes I have letargy and sometimes I have energy throughout the day - letargy more often) 2. Low asertivity 3. Almost constant digestive issues and
Hello, I have hypopituitary and 2MM microadenomas on my pituitary. I suffer from many sympthoms of hormone deficiencies such as: 1. Energy swings (sometimes I have letargy and sometimes I have energy throughout the day - letargy more often) 2. Low asertivity 3. Almost constant digestive issues and
pepous1
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
NHS tests that may help diagnose adrenal issues
A few people asked what tests my endo ordered in order to find the root cause of my adrenal problems. The ones that are different to the normal lifter function, bone, urea etc. are Heterophile antibody - a test for Epsten Barr Virus/glandular fever. IGF-1 - IGF-1 may be used with other pituitary hormone
A few people asked what tests my endo ordered in order to find the root cause of my adrenal problems. The ones that are different to the normal lifter function, bone, urea etc. are Heterophile antibody - a test for Epsten Barr Virus/glandular fever. IGF-1 - IGF-1 may be used with other pituitary hormone
Spanglysplash
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
Advice please
I've been getting this weird sensation in my neck, along with the feeling of a lump in my throat it feels like the right side of my neck is swollen but it isn't when I look at it, I can also see what looks like a pulse bumping about an inch below the right ear. Should I see a doctor asap about this or
I've been getting this weird sensation in my neck, along with the feeling of a lump in my throat it feels like the right side of my neck is swollen but it isn't when I look at it, I can also see what looks like a pulse bumping about an inch below the right ear. Should I see a doctor asap about this or
Angel-23
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
Prednisone versus Nutri adrenal extra
Hi, I have been taking Prednisone - a low dose of 2.5mg x a day. (AM and Lunch Time). This dose was suggested due to my Cortisol and ACTH being Low - Cortisol was 112 and ACTH was 12. However, I cannot tolorate Prednisone - it has horrendous side effects. I am waiting to see Dr P, but in the meantime
Hi, I have been taking Prednisone - a low dose of 2.5mg x a day. (AM and Lunch Time). This dose was suggested due to my Cortisol and ACTH being Low - Cortisol was 112 and ACTH was 12. However, I cannot tolorate Prednisone - it has horrendous side effects. I am waiting to see Dr P, but in the meantime
Booblet
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
ACTH test result
hello please can someone help? i cannot find any info online. my cortisol levels are 891nmol/L at 8.40am 1040nmol/L at 9.30am does this look ok ? thanks
hello please can someone help? i cannot find any info online. my cortisol levels are 891nmol/L at 8.40am 1040nmol/L at 9.30am does this look ok ? thanks
Cb7668
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
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