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Feeling a bit depressed again with these results......
Just had some bloods done this morning, feeling exhausted this week, no energy, falling asleep all the time despite being on steroids for adrenal insufficiency, feeling a bit nauseous, headachey all week. It seems like all that's changed in 6 months is that my cortisol is lower, my TSH is higher (was
Just had some bloods done this morning, feeling exhausted this week, no energy, falling asleep all the time despite being on steroids for adrenal insufficiency, feeling a bit nauseous, headachey all week. It seems like all that's changed in 6 months is that my cortisol is lower, my TSH is higher (was
Lucy___
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Thyroid UK
1 month ago
Blood test
I have an app with endocrinologist next week. I know he will want to take bloods so what should i do about my thyroxine . Normally if bloods were taken at 9 I d not take my tablet until after the test but my app isn’t until 1.30. Should I take my levo that day or not??
I have an app with endocrinologist next week. I know he will want to take bloods so what should i do about my thyroxine . Normally if bloods were taken at 9 I d not take my tablet until after the test but my app isn’t until 1.30. Should I take my levo that day or not??
Judyrabbit
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Notes for upcoming GP appointment
Apologies as this is a long read 🙃 I've got a GP appointment booked for 9th May, with a doctor I've not seen before and who is relatively new to the practice. I'm wanting to ask for a Rheumatology referral and have written the below out as a crib sheet for me to take in. I'd appreciate any thoughts
Apologies as this is a long read 🙃 I've got a GP appointment booked for 9th May, with a doctor I've not seen before and who is relatively new to the practice. I'm wanting to ask for a Rheumatology referral and have written the below out as a crib sheet for me to take in. I'd appreciate any thoughts
Wispymisty
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LUPUS UK
3 months ago
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Low cortisol
My 40 year old daughter has Hashimoto's on T4 /T3 combination therapy for 6 years. Optimal levels plus optimal B12, folate, vit d and ferritin.Dutch test has shown very low cortisol levels throughout the day. She says she doesn't have any stress, doesn't drink alcohol or coffee, goes to the gym 2 or
My 40 year old daughter has Hashimoto's on T4 /T3 combination therapy for 6 years. Optimal levels plus optimal B12, folate, vit d and ferritin.Dutch test has shown very low cortisol levels throughout the day. She says she doesn't have any stress, doesn't drink alcohol or coffee, goes to the gym 2 or
redhead41
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Why should ft4 be at a certain percentage through reference range (mid to upper) when on T4/T3 combination therapy when T4 is inactive?
As per the subject title, if ft4 is inactive, then why do some people on T4/T3 therapy only feel good if their ft4 level is at the mid/upper level despite the fact their ft3 (active form) may be at a optimal level? Or if they are not feeling well, why are they advised to increase their Levo dosage if
As per the subject title, if ft4 is inactive, then why do some people on T4/T3 therapy only feel good if their ft4 level is at the mid/upper level despite the fact their ft3 (active form) may be at a optimal level? Or if they are not feeling well, why are they advised to increase their Levo dosage if
RIGBY1978
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
Feeling lost! T4-T3 ratio > blood tests results > please advise!
Hello, Please advise! I’m feeling lost!! Last year I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto, on the path of trying to conceive for +4years . I started treatment with levothyroxine, which initially helped relieving symptoms (exhaustion, hair loss, weight gain, fertility issues), but now I'm
Hello, Please advise! I’m feeling lost!! Last year I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto, on the path of trying to conceive for +4years . I started treatment with levothyroxine, which initially helped relieving symptoms (exhaustion, hair loss, weight gain, fertility issues), but now I'm
xtrelinhax
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Thyroid UK
2 days ago
blue fingers when in hot bath??
Has anyone else had this? It happen to my toes when I was in the shower the other day too. I don’t know if it’s Raynauds or my low ferritin/anemia or what. About to go for a colonoscopy this week for the anemia and a high positive FIT test but I can’t see it being linked to that.
Has anyone else had this? It happen to my toes when I was in the shower the other day too. I don’t know if it’s Raynauds or my low ferritin/anemia or what. About to go for a colonoscopy this week for the anemia and a high positive FIT test but I can’t see it being linked to that.
Newfylady
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Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK (SRUK)
6 months ago
Possible urinary biomarkers of lupus nephritis identified in study
Possible urinary biomarkers of lupus nephritis identified in study Biomarkers could aid in monitoring and allow for faster intervention Scientists have identified a number of proteins in the urine with high diagnostic accuracy for identifying kidney involvement in people with systemic lupus erythematosus
Possible urinary biomarkers of lupus nephritis identified in study Biomarkers could aid in monitoring and allow for faster intervention Scientists have identified a number of proteins in the urine with high diagnostic accuracy for identifying kidney involvement in people with systemic lupus erythematosus
lupus-support1
Administrator
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LUpus Patients Understanding and Support
6 months ago
Update on Hyperthyroid depression
I have seen an endocrinologist who started me on carbimazole on May 22nd for hyperthyroidism, my levels at that time were TSH, T3 5.3 (3.1-6.8), I am wondering if the levels are dropping too quickly as I feel so depressed but anxious at the same time, very cold feeling inside, bad brain fog, my doctor
I have seen an endocrinologist who started me on carbimazole on May 22nd for hyperthyroidism, my levels at that time were TSH, T3 5.3 (3.1-6.8), I am wondering if the levels are dropping too quickly as I feel so depressed but anxious at the same time, very cold feeling inside, bad brain fog, my doctor
ja4ne
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Thyroid UK
4 days ago
Recommended Tracking App - Easy to use, tracks what I need to monitor for CKD
After searching for a long time and almost giving up, I finally found an app that does everything that I need. Yeah! It tracks my diet and helps me monitor my intake of Sodium, Potassium, Phosphate, Protein and Water, which is important for patients with CKD . At the same time it tracks calories
After searching for a long time and almost giving up, I finally found an app that does everything that I need. Yeah! It tracks my diet and helps me monitor my intake of Sodium, Potassium, Phosphate, Protein and Water, which is important for patients with CKD . At the same time it tracks calories
2023CKD
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Kidney Disease
6 months ago
Graves' Disease in Hypopituitarism Due to Pituitary Apoplexy
Lesson 1: TSH, and especially TSH only, is inadequate for testing and monitoring. [i]rendering TSH a misleading disease progression indicator[/i] Lesson 2: FT4 and FT3 can be adequate for testing and monitoring. [i]with monitoring based solely on free thyroid hormone levels.[/i] Obviously this is
Lesson 1: TSH, and especially TSH only, is inadequate for testing and monitoring. [i]rendering TSH a misleading disease progression indicator[/i] Lesson 2: FT4 and FT3 can be adequate for testing and monitoring. [i]with monitoring based solely on free thyroid hormone levels.[/i] Obviously this is
helvella
Thyroid UK
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Thyroid UK
6 days ago
Carbimazole for life???
Hi, I’ve been on 5mg Carbimazole for nearly 2 years.. When I was first diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism, I also had Atrial Fibrillation, I took medication for this but after approx 12 months and after several ECG including 24 hour ECG, there is no trace of AF, so I came off medication for that and just
Hi, I’ve been on 5mg Carbimazole for nearly 2 years.. When I was first diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism, I also had Atrial Fibrillation, I took medication for this but after approx 12 months and after several ECG including 24 hour ECG, there is no trace of AF, so I came off medication for that and just
crisathome
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Thyroid UK
7 days ago
new thyroid results
Hi all, I paid to get a full thyroid blood test sort of as a bit of a baseline but also my there’s been a problem in my area and you can’t get blood tests on the NHS anywhere. Can anyone help me interpret them please? TSH 2.55mlU/L FT4 17.5pmol/L FT3 4.5pmol/L TPOAb 17.3klU/L T4 101nmol/L
Hi all, I paid to get a full thyroid blood test sort of as a bit of a baseline but also my there’s been a problem in my area and you can’t get blood tests on the NHS anywhere. Can anyone help me interpret them please? TSH 2.55mlU/L FT4 17.5pmol/L FT3 4.5pmol/L TPOAb 17.3klU/L T4 101nmol/L
Tigertummy
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Thyroid UK
7 days ago
Supplements before blood test?
Hi all - now that I am finally medicated and also had loading doses of B12 (and I paid for vit D3) injections, figuring out supplements I need to take alongside figuring out what is triggering my hyperthyroidism - I wanted to check which I should NOT take prior to the blood test I have finally got to
Hi all - now that I am finally medicated and also had loading doses of B12 (and I paid for vit D3) injections, figuring out supplements I need to take alongside figuring out what is triggering my hyperthyroidism - I wanted to check which I should NOT take prior to the blood test I have finally got to
eatingbiscuits
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Thyroid UK
8 days ago
Latest blood results - please help.
Hiya, I've just had my private blood test results back and have the following: TSH: 3.7 (TSH levels normal (normal range 0.27 - 4.2 mU/L). Increased from 0.98 6 months ago. FT4: 18.6 (normal range 12 - 22 pmol/L). Was 19.3 6 months ago. FT3: 4.8 (normal range 3.1 - 6.8 pmol/L). Was 4.9 6 months
Hiya, I've just had my private blood test results back and have the following: TSH: 3.7 (TSH levels normal (normal range 0.27 - 4.2 mU/L). Increased from 0.98 6 months ago. FT4: 18.6 (normal range 12 - 22 pmol/L). Was 19.3 6 months ago. FT3: 4.8 (normal range 3.1 - 6.8 pmol/L). Was 4.9 6 months
mids_thyman
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Thyroid UK
8 days ago
Low TSH advice and breast cancer
I’ve been hypo for 25 years . October 23, non fasted , 12 hours after last dose of Levi , annual bloods showed TSH 0.1 (0.2-6) and T4 18.9.(12-22). Recommended retest in 6 months . I saw private endo ( useless ) who did fasted bloods . TSH 4.5 , T4 16.8 and T3 3.9 Levo was 24 hours before bloods
I’ve been hypo for 25 years . October 23, non fasted , 12 hours after last dose of Levi , annual bloods showed TSH 0.1 (0.2-6) and T4 18.9.(12-22). Recommended retest in 6 months . I saw private endo ( useless ) who did fasted bloods . TSH 4.5 , T4 16.8 and T3 3.9 Levo was 24 hours before bloods
farrellkl68
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Thyroid UK
9 days ago
test results
I am a 73 year old male on 125 mg levo a day ,main symptoms are really bad fatigue ,ibs Lots of headaches ,tinnitus, and severe dry eye ,be great if someone could look at my last blood tests Plasma vit b12 275ngl (180-650) Serum folate 20.0. Ug/l. (2.8-15 Vitamin d. 76
I am a 73 year old male on 125 mg levo a day ,main symptoms are really bad fatigue ,ibs Lots of headaches ,tinnitus, and severe dry eye ,be great if someone could look at my last blood tests Plasma vit b12 275ngl (180-650) Serum folate 20.0. Ug/l. (2.8-15 Vitamin d. 76
Astlebridge
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Thyroid UK
9 days ago
I want to understand what happened to me.
I stopped taking levothyroxine for a month because I wasn’t feeling any improvement at all. Then, I went back on it with a high dose of 100 mcg and felt a quick improvement. I had a lot of energy, and the brain fog disappeared. But, this improvement only lasted for 24 hours. I then increased the dose
I stopped taking levothyroxine for a month because I wasn’t feeling any improvement at all. Then, I went back on it with a high dose of 100 mcg and felt a quick improvement. I had a lot of energy, and the brain fog disappeared. But, this improvement only lasted for 24 hours. I then increased the dose
Nayeef
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Thyroid UK
9 days ago
Advice Needed
I’ve had hypothyroidism for 20 years +, I take 200mcg Thyroxine and 60mcg Liothyronine and have for the 20 years since I was diagnosed. My blood test results have always been similar (usually towards the top of the range, but that’s my normal) Last years blood test was more mid range. I don’t have any
I’ve had hypothyroidism for 20 years +, I take 200mcg Thyroxine and 60mcg Liothyronine and have for the 20 years since I was diagnosed. My blood test results have always been similar (usually towards the top of the range, but that’s my normal) Last years blood test was more mid range. I don’t have any
Stephsteph
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Extra drugs for Acid Reflux
hi everyone I am trying to get a cough under control which I have had for about 3 years. I have seen a Respitory doctor and technician who are keeping an eye on my lungs and breathing due to them thinking it might be asthma (but never been proven) my blow tests seem ok. My cough comes on and off during
hi everyone I am trying to get a cough under control which I have had for about 3 years. I have seen a Respitory doctor and technician who are keeping an eye on my lungs and breathing due to them thinking it might be asthma (but never been proven) my blow tests seem ok. My cough comes on and off during
Diver6
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Acid Reflux Support
6 months ago
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