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Thanks to everyone for responding to my first post about starting T3. After feeling awful on 5mg twice a day with 100 levo I decided to up it to 10mg twice a day. My mood lifted, headache went away and I have more energy and motivation. However, I seem to be having problems getting to sleep as if I'm

My partner and I (both 31) had been trying to conceive for 13 months with no luck. Went to GP a couple of months ago to start investigations into fertility. I had an ultrasound which showed a 6cm complex cyst on my ovary. They have referred me to gynaecology urgently.I did a pregnancy test yesterday

In 2023, the gene that causes a type of late-onset spinocerebellar ataxia called SCA27B was discovered. Since then, researchers have been developing a genetic test for the condition, which they plan to make available in the UK. If you are interested in finding out more about the genetic test for SCA27B

Hello, This is my first post, I’m hoping to get some support, advice and knowledge to help me understand what is going on in my body. Please bear with me as I give some background - I have been seen for the past couple of years by endocrinologists after a pituitary macroadenoma was incidentally found

Hi everybody. I used regain years ago before I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid, I must have been loosing my hair due to my thyroid. The side effects were awful, I would wake up with heart palpitations in the middle of the night. I'm just wondering now that my thyroid is functioning better with

just another blood test, last one was in may. my levo was increased from 50mcg to 75mcg, I had been on a 100mcg before. I also take 15mcg T3 spilt in 3 doses. Two things stick out to me the high cortisol and Magnesium. I had a 24 hours cortisol urine test which showed it to be low. Weight still going

Hello I'm writing to see if anyone can offer advice. I'm hashimotos hypothyroid, 5 years and have been Ok but not brilliant on levothyroxine at ~85mcg daily. My T3 has been consistently low at 3.7 while T4 has been 20-21. Not terrible symptoms but high cholesterol, some fatigue, mood often low. Working

22+ years of both Hashi and diabetes (Type 3c)…Gp has cut my levo from 100 to 75, and I’ve kept the T3 (5x3) as he is convinced that my high HR is from ‘overmedication on levo’ ( long story involving 4 1/2 years long covid)…felt obliged to take lower dose to shut him up and get referred to correct drs

This is my first posting so please forgive me if this sounds confusing. I am slated to have NHS knee replacement surgery but following my pre-op assessment have been dropped from the list because of abnormal thyroid levels. No information has been offered about the levels, what is abnormal about them

Hello I have had alot anxiety since increasing thyroxine I have imbeen feeling very nervous and shaky on and off .I know by blood results I am in need of the increase from 75 to 100 .doctor has prescribed diazepam 2 mg for this time .has anyone else to do this to get through the anxiety of increasing

which country/pharmacy can prepare t3 without excipients?

My consultant is considering giving me an iron infusion to increase the ferritin level in my blood to 100. If there is anyone in the RLS Forum who has had an iron infusion, please could you relate your experience by addressing the following questions. What was the overall experience like? What were

I'm 51 and just started my journey, although no official diagnosis yet. I'm waiting for an appointment with hepatologist due to FIB4 fibrosis score 12. Low platelets, raised ferritin, deranged LFT. Alcohol related liver disease suspected.

In Feb 1987, I returned to the UK after a 3 year posting in Cyprus and we were accommodated in married quarters on a nearby former USAF base. About 6 months later, and without any warning my symptoms of tiredness and general malaise started. I was prescribed an iron tonic, which eventually I was drinking

Due to my ongoing failing health I've had to do my own research as to the pathway of blood test results, symptoms and the progression/knock on effects of having doctors who refuse to help. I have had to be extremely proactive in my own diagnosis, following the path of autoimmune conditions (co-morbid

I was put on the 3mg patch in June and only get relief with an addition of 30mg codeine. I then have no symptoms and sleep all night. I have a sleep clinic appointment next week. My ferritin is low. I know I should ask for an iron infusion. What else should I be asking?

Just saw this from diogenes' collaborator, Johannes W. Dietrich. [i]Both sensorimotor and autonomic neuropathy may be common in hypothyroidism, despite treatment[/i] [i][/i] [i]Bojana Bazika-Gerasch, Nina Kumowski, Elena Enax-Krumova, Miriam Kaisler, Lynn Bernadette Eitner, Christoph Maier

My total cholesterol level has shot up to 6.39. My internist wants me on a statin (Atorvastatin) with it's many negative side effects. I've been researching other cholesterol lowering medication options and many sites (including the Mayo Clinic) list bile acid sequestrants - including Cholestyramine

I have been on 75 Levo Mercury Pharma, now for almost a year ( September) recently I’ve noticed I’m losing so much hair after washing it & also gaining weight, particularly to the bust area, I had a Dr appointment on Thursday, where I finally managed to talk her into getting my T3, T4 tested, she’s also

Circulating Lipid Profiles Associated With Resistance to Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Localized Prostate Cancer Authors: Hui-Ming Lin, PhD https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4892-6008, Xiaoyu Yang, MS https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0035-9289, Margaret M. Centenera, PhD https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2206-0632