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Total vs Free T4 and T3 tests
A regular question is whether we should test Free T4 and/or T3, or Total T4 and/or T3. I was reading the current prescribing information for Armour Thyroid (in the USA) and noticed this issue is actually addressed: [i]Changes in TBg concentration should be taken into consideration in the interpretation
A regular question is whether we should test Free T4 and/or T3, or Total T4 and/or T3. I was reading the current prescribing information for Armour Thyroid (in the USA) and noticed this issue is actually addressed: [i]Changes in TBg concentration should be taken into consideration in the interpretation
helvella
Thyroid UK
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
is a higher T4 now considered unsafe
hi all, I have always benefitted from a higher up the range T4. However, I have been reading recently that this is now considered dangerous and I should aim for 50% through the range. Just wondered what you all thought about this, and what range do you consider safer? Thank you
hi all, I have always benefitted from a higher up the range T4. However, I have been reading recently that this is now considered dangerous and I should aim for 50% through the range. Just wondered what you all thought about this, and what range do you consider safer? Thank you
Hypopara
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Advice - likelihood of rapidly being over medicated
Morning everyone, I'm back for your thoughts! By way updates for those who've kindly helped in the last few weeks..... Thyroid goitre confirmed on ultrasound- described as 'large' although I've no way of quantifying that description and it's pressing on my oesophagus causing some swallowing restriction
Morning everyone, I'm back for your thoughts! By way updates for those who've kindly helped in the last few weeks..... Thyroid goitre confirmed on ultrasound- described as 'large' although I've no way of quantifying that description and it's pressing on my oesophagus causing some swallowing restriction
Someday_maybe
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
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prediabetic hba1c 44. diabetis uk said 48 over is diabetis. last 3 days waking (bad sleep always ) finger prick test 6.2.6.6.6.7 told if 7 diabetic . need help none from gp. eat too much chocolate cake fruit bars ..depression under care of psych. live alone no friends 75 female . eat a biscuit eat
prediabetic hba1c 44. diabetis uk said 48 over is diabetis. last 3 days waking (bad sleep always ) finger prick test 6.2.6.6.6.7 told if 7 diabetic . need help none from gp. eat too much chocolate cake fruit bars ..depression under care of psych. live alone no friends 75 female . eat a biscuit eat
basten
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Diabetes Support
2 months ago
Adrenal Transformation Protocol by Dr Isabella Wentz
I’m reading Adrenal Transformation Protocol by Dr Isabella Wentz and wondering if it’s worth giving it a go. I have done two adrenal saliva tests in Feb 2023 and 2024 and both were low, showing adrenal fatigue stage II. I’ve been on NDT Armour for a year and my FT3 has increased to mid-upper range
I’m reading Adrenal Transformation Protocol by Dr Isabella Wentz and wondering if it’s worth giving it a go. I have done two adrenal saliva tests in Feb 2023 and 2024 and both were low, showing adrenal fatigue stage II. I’ve been on NDT Armour for a year and my FT3 has increased to mid-upper range
Insomania
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Positive pregnancy test Day 10 after FET but continued spotting
I had my first FET, thankfully the home pregnancy is positive today, day 11 after frozen FET but after 4 natural miscarriages i am super stressed about another miscarriage. For the last 2 days i’ve had spotting and cramps, first pink, today brown. My clinic says it’s impossible to know at this stage
I had my first FET, thankfully the home pregnancy is positive today, day 11 after frozen FET but after 4 natural miscarriages i am super stressed about another miscarriage. For the last 2 days i’ve had spotting and cramps, first pink, today brown. My clinic says it’s impossible to know at this stage
AndraMo
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Fertility Network UK
2 months ago
Anyone using Utrogestan to keep thyroid levels steady?
I’m on T3 only and have been very successful with it for quite a few years. A couple of years back owing to becoming a laydee of a certain age, I was prescribed desogestrel (a progesterone only pill) to keep my hormones levels stable. I had found they were dipping regularly and my dose hadn’t changed
I’m on T3 only and have been very successful with it for quite a few years. A couple of years back owing to becoming a laydee of a certain age, I was prescribed desogestrel (a progesterone only pill) to keep my hormones levels stable. I had found they were dipping regularly and my dose hadn’t changed
Murphysmum
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Difficulty obtaining Advanz/Mercury Pharma T3
Once again I am having difficulty obtaining the above T3. This time I'm being told that they are no longer manufacturing the product. I telephoned Advanz and they tell me otherwise - that the problem lays with the supplier - Alliance. This is the third time I have had to changed pharmacies
Once again I am having difficulty obtaining the above T3. This time I'm being told that they are no longer manufacturing the product. I telephoned Advanz and they tell me otherwise - that the problem lays with the supplier - Alliance. This is the third time I have had to changed pharmacies
mischa
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
T3 prescribe
My GP has just offered to add some T3 to my medication for hypothyroidism. I am wondering what questions I could usefully ask Any recommendations?
My GP has just offered to add some T3 to my medication for hypothyroidism. I am wondering what questions I could usefully ask Any recommendations?
Sark1
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Radioiodine treatment
I posted on update on thyroid depression but did not know if it is seen there. I have been getting side effects from taking carbimazole tablets so my GP wrote to the endo dept ,they have wrote back saying because I am getting side effects from the carbimazole the next step will be to consider permament
I posted on update on thyroid depression but did not know if it is seen there. I have been getting side effects from taking carbimazole tablets so my GP wrote to the endo dept ,they have wrote back saying because I am getting side effects from the carbimazole the next step will be to consider permament
ja4ne
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
I keep changing dose, feeling better, then having a flare-up of mysterious symptoms, then feeling worse again.
I (31F) was diagnosed with Hashimoto's exactly one year ago. Before then, I spent 2 years trying to convince public healthcare that I was having hypothyroid symptoms, but my TSH kept coming back at 2.5 so they dismissed me. In August 2023 I saw a private endo and she put me on levo as my TSH came back
I (31F) was diagnosed with Hashimoto's exactly one year ago. Before then, I spent 2 years trying to convince public healthcare that I was having hypothyroid symptoms, but my TSH kept coming back at 2.5 so they dismissed me. In August 2023 I saw a private endo and she put me on levo as my TSH came back
QueenOfFlies
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
A bit of an update...
It has been a while since I posted in this group about my having hematuria in my urine. I have had many tests done and no doctor has told me what is causing it. The last specialist who did a cystoscopy and 2 cat scans has alluded to my kidneys not filtering properly. I do have protein in my urine also
It has been a while since I posted in this group about my having hematuria in my urine. I have had many tests done and no doctor has told me what is causing it. The last specialist who did a cystoscopy and 2 cat scans has alluded to my kidneys not filtering properly. I do have protein in my urine also
Chilly59
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Kidney Disease
2 months ago
TWW Started 5/5/24
Hello, is anyone else starting the TWW? I did a pregnancy test with clear blue before the transfer and it came up positive due to Ovitrelle, very faint line. Certainly going to stop me testing too early lol. I took Ovitrelle on 29th July, I'm hoping it will be out of my system soon, it says 10 days 🤞
Hello, is anyone else starting the TWW? I did a pregnancy test with clear blue before the transfer and it came up positive due to Ovitrelle, very faint line. Certainly going to stop me testing too early lol. I took Ovitrelle on 29th July, I'm hoping it will be out of my system soon, it says 10 days 🤞
Lelo3479
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Fertility Network UK
2 months ago
slow release t3
does anyone use slow release t3 and where do you get it from without prescription? thanks
does anyone use slow release t3 and where do you get it from without prescription? thanks
Mag999
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Wanting to trial T3
To cut a long story short I have been on Levothyroxine for over 20 years. Recently diagnosed with chronic fatigue. As a result of this I have consulted a Functional Medicine practioner & found out that I have Hashimotos (no surprise) & my T3 level is very low despite high T4. I'm looking at seeing
To cut a long story short I have been on Levothyroxine for over 20 years. Recently diagnosed with chronic fatigue. As a result of this I have consulted a Functional Medicine practioner & found out that I have Hashimotos (no surprise) & my T3 level is very low despite high T4. I'm looking at seeing
RunningGeek
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
T3 trial
I’ve been fortunate to have been given a trial of T3 on the NHS 😊👏🏼 The pharmacy weren’t able to supply immediately, as they had to order it in. What can I expect, health wise in the next few weeks? Does it have a dramatic effect, or does it take months for any noticeable changes ? I understand
I’ve been fortunate to have been given a trial of T3 on the NHS 😊👏🏼 The pharmacy weren’t able to supply immediately, as they had to order it in. What can I expect, health wise in the next few weeks? Does it have a dramatic effect, or does it take months for any noticeable changes ? I understand
Pastelart
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Mood change on T3?
I've just recently started t3 initially 2.5mg twice a day now 5mg twice a day. I've noticed my mood is insane. Feel quite low and serious anger outbursts. T4 is still 125mg. I'll be decreasing to 100mg once I increase t3 to 10mg twice a day as per endos instruction. I don't have a thyroid. Also take
I've just recently started t3 initially 2.5mg twice a day now 5mg twice a day. I've noticed my mood is insane. Feel quite low and serious anger outbursts. T4 is still 125mg. I'll be decreasing to 100mg once I increase t3 to 10mg twice a day as per endos instruction. I don't have a thyroid. Also take
DarkStar85
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Very Low TSH normal T4/T3 Doc wants to lower Levothyroxine dose
Since first being diagnosed hypothyroid, my TSH has generally been low. One consultant thought that taking me off completely would sort it out. I was ill for months, lost hair and took a long time to recover. I'm not keen on 'reducing' my dose while my energy levels are okay. Today my doc wants to lower
Since first being diagnosed hypothyroid, my TSH has generally been low. One consultant thought that taking me off completely would sort it out. I was ill for months, lost hair and took a long time to recover. I'm not keen on 'reducing' my dose while my energy levels are okay. Today my doc wants to lower
Gerry1969
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Raised TPO Ab normal TFTs
Hi, first posting. 46 years old female, Graves disease 6 years ago (with odd/paradoxical symptoms at the time including weight GAIN), treated with carbimazole and TFTs have remained in normal range for last 4 years. BUT, my TPO antibodies are raised at 400 (range 0-34), thyroglobulin antibodies normal
Hi, first posting. 46 years old female, Graves disease 6 years ago (with odd/paradoxical symptoms at the time including weight GAIN), treated with carbimazole and TFTs have remained in normal range for last 4 years. BUT, my TPO antibodies are raised at 400 (range 0-34), thyroglobulin antibodies normal
Erin29
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Progesterone and Test
Hi all, I had a day 6 frozen blastocyst transfer on Friday 26/07. The period was supposed to arrive on Saturday 3rd August, I did a pregnancy test on Sunday, which was negative. The clinic suggested doing the test on day 11 (Tuesday 6th)...will it turn positive? how many women saw this change as positive
Hi all, I had a day 6 frozen blastocyst transfer on Friday 26/07. The period was supposed to arrive on Saturday 3rd August, I did a pregnancy test on Sunday, which was negative. The clinic suggested doing the test on day 11 (Tuesday 6th)...will it turn positive? how many women saw this change as positive
Flowers84
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Fertility Network UK
2 months ago
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