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Hi, Please could someone comment on my blood test results. I am not seeing any improvement and have been more depressed and tearful since starting NDT. I am due to speak to a practice nurse at the Thyroid Clinic tomorrow. Apologies there is a lot to take in! Thank you in advance. Bloods results -
Hi, Please could someone comment on my blood test results. I am not seeing any improvement and have been more depressed and tearful since starting NDT. I am due to speak to a practice nurse at the Thyroid Clinic tomorrow. Apologies there is a lot to take in! Thank you in advance. Bloods results -
Blu-cat11
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
Results after 14 weeks on Armour
Hello, so I've been on Armour for 14 weeks now and these are my current bloods: TSH - 0.007 T4 - 13.7 (12-22) T3 - 6.3 (3.3 - 6.8) My doctor (private specialist) said ideal bloods on Armour would be T4 12-14 and T3 5.5-6.5, and TSH would be suppressed. So going by that, it seems my bloods are pretty
Hello, so I've been on Armour for 14 weeks now and these are my current bloods: TSH - 0.007 T4 - 13.7 (12-22) T3 - 6.3 (3.3 - 6.8) My doctor (private specialist) said ideal bloods on Armour would be T4 12-14 and T3 5.5-6.5, and TSH would be suppressed. So going by that, it seems my bloods are pretty
rosael56
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Giving levo another go...
Hi thyroid community, I have been diagnosed with 'sub clinical' hypothyroidism (due to autoimmune condition) in the last few years and my life has been shit ever since as I'm sure many can relate. I didn't get on very well with levothyroxine during my first trial, but I decided to persist giving it
Hi thyroid community, I have been diagnosed with 'sub clinical' hypothyroidism (due to autoimmune condition) in the last few years and my life has been shit ever since as I'm sure many can relate. I didn't get on very well with levothyroxine during my first trial, but I decided to persist giving it
rainbowcabbage
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
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Should I be worried about suppressed TSH
I am extremely well and all my bloods seem within normal range to me (but not the GP)! I am 61 years old and was diagnosed with Hashimotos Thyroditis and Chronic Fatigue in 2004. My only health issue is very erratic sleep (one night 8 and a half hours, the next 4) which I handle by resting in the afternoon
I am extremely well and all my bloods seem within normal range to me (but not the GP)! I am 61 years old and was diagnosed with Hashimotos Thyroditis and Chronic Fatigue in 2004. My only health issue is very erratic sleep (one night 8 and a half hours, the next 4) which I handle by resting in the afternoon
YoginiDancer
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Why is my TSH so low when my T4 T3 are so low?
Hi all can some please explain why my TSH is low despite my T4 T3 being low. Correct me if i have got it wrong but i have come to understand that TSH is released by the pituitary gland to stimulate release of more thyroid hormones if levlels are too low. Since 1993 i dont have a thyroid so i am on
Hi all can some please explain why my TSH is low despite my T4 T3 being low. Correct me if i have got it wrong but i have come to understand that TSH is released by the pituitary gland to stimulate release of more thyroid hormones if levlels are too low. Since 1993 i dont have a thyroid so i am on
DizzyD
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Hypothyroidism and levothyroxine treatment only inadequate?
I had a bad experience on levothyroxine only. I am now on T3 but not optimal yet although much better than I was on the levo.I had to go to hospital appointment regarding my dupuytrens contracture, and the doctor, who was going through my medications list, asked why I wasn't on levothyroxine. I told
I had a bad experience on levothyroxine only. I am now on T3 but not optimal yet although much better than I was on the levo.I had to go to hospital appointment regarding my dupuytrens contracture, and the doctor, who was going through my medications list, asked why I wasn't on levothyroxine. I told
DandyButch
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
New prescription of ERFA with levo decrease
Hi everyone I've recently had my first consult with a recommended Endo on TUK list and also some people in my local thyroid group. Mostly good reviews but one person unhappy with him. He's putting me on NDT as says I'm not converting FT4 to FT3 as I suspected. So sorry its so long, I've tried to ask
Hi everyone I've recently had my first consult with a recommended Endo on TUK list and also some people in my local thyroid group. Mostly good reviews but one person unhappy with him. He's putting me on NDT as says I'm not converting FT4 to FT3 as I suspected. So sorry its so long, I've tried to ask
Opal79
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Thyroid s
Hi all. I need to buy NDT. I was on erfa a while ago. When I take Levo, I get calf pain so can’t really take it. Thanks.
Hi all. I need to buy NDT. I was on erfa a while ago. When I take Levo, I get calf pain so can’t really take it. Thanks.
Lei9g
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Hashimoto
Being diagnosed as a six year old with Hashimoto, which had already destroyed my thyroid I was always wondering what other treatment options are out there. Over the last some years I found out a lot about related illness that I have like high cholesterol, teeth problems, on and off iron deficiency etc
Being diagnosed as a six year old with Hashimoto, which had already destroyed my thyroid I was always wondering what other treatment options are out there. Over the last some years I found out a lot about related illness that I have like high cholesterol, teeth problems, on and off iron deficiency etc
Barb59
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
New Labs
Sorry it has been years since able to get on my technology. Finally feeling better. These are my latest results any suggestions. Currently taking Tirosint 75mcg. May 15,2024 TSH 3rd generation 1.710 (.4-4.5 uIU/ML) T3 Reverse. 16.5 (9.0-27.0mg/dl) T3 Free 2.40 (2.40-6.80 pg/ml) T3
Sorry it has been years since able to get on my technology. Finally feeling better. These are my latest results any suggestions. Currently taking Tirosint 75mcg. May 15,2024 TSH 3rd generation 1.710 (.4-4.5 uIU/ML) T3 Reverse. 16.5 (9.0-27.0mg/dl) T3 Free 2.40 (2.40-6.80 pg/ml) T3
Thyroid66
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
NHS prescribed NDT Armour thyroid in UK !?
Hello there ! Iam intolerant to nhs t3 and I have rash with Levothyroxine ( tried all brands years ago ) now iam self funding NTD and doing well on it ! (My current doctor ) is willing to prescribe me Armour thyroid but my currently endocrinologist doesn’t know where in Uk which hospitals ( endocrine
Hello there ! Iam intolerant to nhs t3 and I have rash with Levothyroxine ( tried all brands years ago ) now iam self funding NTD and doing well on it ! (My current doctor ) is willing to prescribe me Armour thyroid but my currently endocrinologist doesn’t know where in Uk which hospitals ( endocrine
Ari3
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Anyone else feel the same?
Each time I have to go through the process of buying NDT I go through a series of emotions.1. Angry that in this day and age I have to buy meds from Thailand 2. That the NHS won't let us have the meds we need 3. The cost if these meds, how will I afford once I've retired 4. The fact the cost is highly
Each time I have to go through the process of buying NDT I go through a series of emotions.1. Angry that in this day and age I have to buy meds from Thailand 2. That the NHS won't let us have the meds we need 3. The cost if these meds, how will I afford once I've retired 4. The fact the cost is highly
Diamond61
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
How Off Would Blood Levels Be If Tested Without Fasting Beforehand?
Hiya. I would appreciate thoughts on this. This morning I had to go for an Inflammatory Marker Blood test for something which isn't related to thyroid issues. Unknown to me, my GP had requested a thyroid blood test anyway so I wasn't prepared by fasting from my meds the day before, and I took a multivitamin
Hiya. I would appreciate thoughts on this. This morning I had to go for an Inflammatory Marker Blood test for something which isn't related to thyroid issues. Unknown to me, my GP had requested a thyroid blood test anyway so I wasn't prepared by fasting from my meds the day before, and I took a multivitamin
MindfulMoments
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Afib + T3 meds
Hi a couple of mos. back, there was discussion (&link from one of the administrators) re T3 meds & afib. I've had autionary words, but not push back from my endo re my ndt dosage & would like to send along the info. After putting afib in search bar, it did not reveal what I was looking for. Thank
Hi a couple of mos. back, there was discussion (&link from one of the administrators) re T3 meds & afib. I've had autionary words, but not push back from my endo re my ndt dosage & would like to send along the info. After putting afib in search bar, it did not reveal what I was looking for. Thank
terebol
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
Need your advice, pls, what should I take and how?
Hey all, I've been on a bit of a journey, unwell for the past few years, diagnosed 2012, did awesome on thyroid meds until...I didn't. Since I have now all cofactors optimal (vit D, B12, folate, iron, ferritin - after iron IV, magnesium), I feel my problem either stems from cortisol issues or balance
Hey all, I've been on a bit of a journey, unwell for the past few years, diagnosed 2012, did awesome on thyroid meds until...I didn't. Since I have now all cofactors optimal (vit D, B12, folate, iron, ferritin - after iron IV, magnesium), I feel my problem either stems from cortisol issues or balance
Incoguto
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
Ndt and iodine supplement?
Hello everyone! I started treatment with NDT in t4 6 micrograms and t3 1.4 in December 2023. I tolerate it well and I'm happy about it! From my analysis done this month it turns out that my ft4 is 0.98 and ft3 is 2.69 and the tsh is 1.34... How do you find these analyses? My endocrinologist wants to
Hello everyone! I started treatment with NDT in t4 6 micrograms and t3 1.4 in December 2023. I tolerate it well and I'm happy about it! From my analysis done this month it turns out that my ft4 is 0.98 and ft3 is 2.69 and the tsh is 1.34... How do you find these analyses? My endocrinologist wants to
darkacademia
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Help with labs please? desperate, house bound primarily
Hello, could anyone please help me with interpreting labs? I am on 25mg hydrocortisone for adrenals. 12 hours fasted, except for a tiny sip of diet coke (i wasn't thinking, i barely swallowed it though). No meds, no biotin. Please any advice? TSH 3,38 mU/L Ref: 0,27 - 4,20 T4-total° 8,9 µg/dL Ref
Hello, could anyone please help me with interpreting labs? I am on 25mg hydrocortisone for adrenals. 12 hours fasted, except for a tiny sip of diet coke (i wasn't thinking, i barely swallowed it though). No meds, no biotin. Please any advice? TSH 3,38 mU/L Ref: 0,27 - 4,20 T4-total° 8,9 µg/dL Ref
ratqueenxo
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Liothyronine prescribing in England: costs versus need (and petition)
A short but pertinent comment in The Lancet about costs of Liothyronine - note petition organiser Dr Peter Taylor is one of the signatories. [i]Liothyronine prescribing in England: costs versus need[/i] [i][/i] [i] Adrian Heald[/i] [i] Mike Stedman[/i] [i] Buchi Okosieme[/i] [i]
A short but pertinent comment in The Lancet about costs of Liothyronine - note petition organiser Dr Peter Taylor is one of the signatories. [i]Liothyronine prescribing in England: costs versus need[/i] [i][/i] [i] Adrian Heald[/i] [i] Mike Stedman[/i] [i] Buchi Okosieme[/i] [i]
helvella
Thyroid UK
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
Considering NDT
Hello everyone, It’s been a while since I have posted! I wish I could say it’s because I have been doing really well on my thyroid journey. I have been very unwell, picking up infections and having allergic reactions to antibiotics that left me with swelling around my eye and now a really ‘nice’ scar
Hello everyone, It’s been a while since I have posted! I wish I could say it’s because I have been doing really well on my thyroid journey. I have been very unwell, picking up infections and having allergic reactions to antibiotics that left me with swelling around my eye and now a really ‘nice’ scar
MsWhistledown
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
An Enlightening Endocrine Adventure
After appeasing an endocrinologist worried about my suppressed TSH by a cunning lab trick -- withholding NDT for three days before going for the blood work -- I realized I needed to titrate up the dose. Many thanks to those who replied with their NDT experience. I cranked it up to nearly double what
After appeasing an endocrinologist worried about my suppressed TSH by a cunning lab trick -- withholding NDT for three days before going for the blood work -- I realized I needed to titrate up the dose. Many thanks to those who replied with their NDT experience. I cranked it up to nearly double what
RockyPath
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
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