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1. I had an ACTH test yesterday as my recent cortisol level was low. I was told my TSH would be tested but not T4 and T3. However when I got there, it was a full thyroid profile being done. I had breakfast in the morning but no caffeine. I had a small bowl of plain porridge and nothing else, except water
1. I had an ACTH test yesterday as my recent cortisol level was low. I was told my TSH would be tested but not T4 and T3. However when I got there, it was a full thyroid profile being done. I had breakfast in the morning but no caffeine. I had a small bowl of plain porridge and nothing else, except water
AppleOrchard
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Thyroid UK
13 hours ago
Update to last post: What does T4 do?
Hi Thanks for all the help when I asked the question about T4, while prepping for my appointment. The appointment went well, I got a GP with ears! GP wanted to discuss the last endo letter saying that I can't have T4 increase unless I agree to give up my "self medicating habit." I explained that I
Hi Thanks for all the help when I asked the question about T4, while prepping for my appointment. The appointment went well, I got a GP with ears! GP wanted to discuss the last endo letter saying that I can't have T4 increase unless I agree to give up my "self medicating habit." I explained that I
debra_bill
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Thyroid UK
14 hours ago
Latest Test Results
Hi Everyone Following on from my last post and medication change a couple of months ago I have now had my latest results. Test was taken at 8.30am with last meds taken 24hrs beforehand. I have been on 75mcg levothyroxine and reduced my T3 down to 25mcg p/wk (split into 2 x doses) as free T3 was over
Hi Everyone Following on from my last post and medication change a couple of months ago I have now had my latest results. Test was taken at 8.30am with last meds taken 24hrs beforehand. I have been on 75mcg levothyroxine and reduced my T3 down to 25mcg p/wk (split into 2 x doses) as free T3 was over
Pixie50
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Thyroid UK
2 days ago
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How should Levo dosing work - a 101 explanation needed please
sorry my brain is mush. I have read a lot of posts, tried Dr Google etc. I could do with a really basic explanation to help understand what my Endo is likely to talk about this week re: Levo dosing. what I think I know… Levo replaces what’s missing, T4. This results in lower TSH and higher T3 (assuming
sorry my brain is mush. I have read a lot of posts, tried Dr Google etc. I could do with a really basic explanation to help understand what my Endo is likely to talk about this week re: Levo dosing. what I think I know… Levo replaces what’s missing, T4. This results in lower TSH and higher T3 (assuming
N5girl
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Thyroid UK
2 days ago
What does T4 do?
I've been treated for 25ish yrs for hypothyroid & take T4 & T3 (self sourced.) My TSH is suppressed, which makes perfect sense to my non medical slightly addled brain. Of course my previous GP didn't like it and because I refused to stop my T3, slowly took away my T4. I've been dealing with B12d for
I've been treated for 25ish yrs for hypothyroid & take T4 & T3 (self sourced.) My TSH is suppressed, which makes perfect sense to my non medical slightly addled brain. Of course my previous GP didn't like it and because I refused to stop my T3, slowly took away my T4. I've been dealing with B12d for
debra_bill
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Thyroid UK
2 days ago
Advice needed re Hashimotos.
Hi, I would love to understand more about my thyroid. I’ve been on Levothyroxine since diagnosis some 20 years ago. It’s crept up to 175mcg last week. Here are my latest bloods from my GP. TSH 2.71 Free t4 14 Ferritin 84 Folic Acid 15.5 Vitamin D 95 I am on b12 injections and supplementing with
Hi, I would love to understand more about my thyroid. I’ve been on Levothyroxine since diagnosis some 20 years ago. It’s crept up to 175mcg last week. Here are my latest bloods from my GP. TSH 2.71 Free t4 14 Ferritin 84 Folic Acid 15.5 Vitamin D 95 I am on b12 injections and supplementing with
Artist23
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Thyroid UK
2 days ago
Endo changed meds - T3 only to T4/T3
For decades I've been on T3 only with various doses, for the last six years on 40mcg a day. I got called into the prescribing hospital yesterday & the head professor endo told me that I must change to 50mcg of T4 and 20mcg of T3 a day. I'm very nervous about how I will fare on that combination. This
For decades I've been on T3 only with various doses, for the last six years on 40mcg a day. I got called into the prescribing hospital yesterday & the head professor endo told me that I must change to 50mcg of T4 and 20mcg of T3 a day. I'm very nervous about how I will fare on that combination. This
marigold22
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Thyroid UK
3 days ago
Determined to get t4 & t3 tested by nhs
So, followed the different courses to pursue this issue. Finally found the right PALS to complain to. Explained to them all of how I have been stuck on a low dose of levothyroxine because my tsh was high normal. How the GP is blocked from even requesting a T4 test thus won't prescribe more. Quoted
So, followed the different courses to pursue this issue. Finally found the right PALS to complain to. Explained to them all of how I have been stuck on a low dose of levothyroxine because my tsh was high normal. How the GP is blocked from even requesting a T4 test thus won't prescribe more. Quoted
Obsdian
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Thyroid UK
3 days ago
Should I increase T4 or T3?
Diagnosed with paroxysmal AFib in 2021 (in A&E), was on 75mcg Levo and 10mcg Liothyronine (not converting well from T4 to T3) Was doing ok with ranges of FT4 around 15 -17(12-22), FT3 around 5.2 -5.9 (3.1-6.8) and a suppressed TSH of around 0.1 – 0.005 (0.27-4.2). Was advised to drop T3 to 5mcg after
Diagnosed with paroxysmal AFib in 2021 (in A&E), was on 75mcg Levo and 10mcg Liothyronine (not converting well from T4 to T3) Was doing ok with ranges of FT4 around 15 -17(12-22), FT3 around 5.2 -5.9 (3.1-6.8) and a suppressed TSH of around 0.1 – 0.005 (0.27-4.2). Was advised to drop T3 to 5mcg after
elkewilliams
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Thyroid UK
4 days ago
Hyper or Hypo?!
Good morning, I am not going to rewrite my entire story as it’s in my bio, but basically I was diagnosed as hyperthyroid approx six weeks ago and commenced on 20mg Carbimazole daily. I tested positive for TPO’s but neg for TRAB. I was symptomatic of hyperthyroidism. I have just had my bloods redone
Good morning, I am not going to rewrite my entire story as it’s in my bio, but basically I was diagnosed as hyperthyroid approx six weeks ago and commenced on 20mg Carbimazole daily. I tested positive for TPO’s but neg for TRAB. I was symptomatic of hyperthyroidism. I have just had my bloods redone
Keri41
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Thyroid UK
4 days ago
Hyper and Hypo simultaneously?
Hi Here's a quick brief about my thyroid story: I was diagnosed in 1995 with hypothyroidism, eventually taking 125mcg daily, 875mcgs weekly. Went on to develop Hashimoto's and in 2014 diagnosed with Papillary Cancer. Had TT in 2014, yearly check ups and bloods, dosage increased to 150mcg, 1050mcg a
Hi Here's a quick brief about my thyroid story: I was diagnosed in 1995 with hypothyroidism, eventually taking 125mcg daily, 875mcgs weekly. Went on to develop Hashimoto's and in 2014 diagnosed with Papillary Cancer. Had TT in 2014, yearly check ups and bloods, dosage increased to 150mcg, 1050mcg a
PapiGirl
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Thyroid UK
4 days ago
Frustrating GP appointment
I've been struggling with a return of some hypo symptoms since my tsh-must-be-in-range focused GP reduced my Levothyroxine from 100mcg daily to alternating between 100mcg and 75mcg. Since then I've had problems going to the loo, I've put on that much weight I can no longer fit into my jeans, I'm constantly
I've been struggling with a return of some hypo symptoms since my tsh-must-be-in-range focused GP reduced my Levothyroxine from 100mcg daily to alternating between 100mcg and 75mcg. Since then I've had problems going to the loo, I've put on that much weight I can no longer fit into my jeans, I'm constantly
Jingley
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Thyroid UK
1 month ago
Could anyone shed light on what could be going on
been showing signs for years of thyroid problems , never out of range (nhs) always on lowest marker Just had these back last week nothing off doctor Is it ok my tsh out but rest are in range ? Confused to how it works Tsh 0.25 T4 15.3 T3 4.1 Thankyou
been showing signs for years of thyroid problems , never out of range (nhs) always on lowest marker Just had these back last week nothing off doctor Is it ok my tsh out but rest are in range ? Confused to how it works Tsh 0.25 T4 15.3 T3 4.1 Thankyou
Struggle123
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Thyroid UK
4 days ago
tsh too low on levo dose
Hi, I was trialling an increase of levo from 125 to 150. My tsh dropped from 1.6 to 0.09 ( range 0.27-0.42) and gp put me back down to 125. My t4 went from 22.5 just above normal range ( 12-22) to 25.5. Gp didn’t test t3 this time ( or the results aren’t back for it ) but my previous t3 was 3.6 when
Hi, I was trialling an increase of levo from 125 to 150. My tsh dropped from 1.6 to 0.09 ( range 0.27-0.42) and gp put me back down to 125. My t4 went from 22.5 just above normal range ( 12-22) to 25.5. Gp didn’t test t3 this time ( or the results aren’t back for it ) but my previous t3 was 3.6 when
WeeB
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Thyroid UK
4 days ago
NDT Advice
My consultant has given me a private prescription for NDT Armour one and a half grains at 7.30 am then one grain at 12.00pm i currently take levo 125 and t3 10 every morning. Is this a high dose of NDT compared to the synthetic i am taking i wonder also why he splits the dose am very nervous about switching
My consultant has given me a private prescription for NDT Armour one and a half grains at 7.30 am then one grain at 12.00pm i currently take levo 125 and t3 10 every morning. Is this a high dose of NDT compared to the synthetic i am taking i wonder also why he splits the dose am very nervous about switching
starbuck10
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Thyroid UK
5 days ago
Help understanding blood tests results please.
I have dyscalculia and subsequently struggle with understanding the numerical results from blood tests. Can anybody advise on my latest blood test results, what do they mean? I’m Hypothyroid & I’ve been diagnosed with Hashimoto's too. My endo is only ever concerned about my numbers being “in range
I have dyscalculia and subsequently struggle with understanding the numerical results from blood tests. Can anybody advise on my latest blood test results, what do they mean? I’m Hypothyroid & I’ve been diagnosed with Hashimoto's too. My endo is only ever concerned about my numbers being “in range
hypo27
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Thyroid UK
5 days ago
Am I safe to trust TSH only results? - teen
I've asked this on an older original post, but asking again here in case it gets more traffic - I hope this is ok. Our 14 yo is suffering with extreme anxiety (showing as racing heart and palpitations, sweating, general aches and pains and general anxiety - no weight loss and I think sleep is ok once
I've asked this on an older original post, but asking again here in case it gets more traffic - I hope this is ok. Our 14 yo is suffering with extreme anxiety (showing as racing heart and palpitations, sweating, general aches and pains and general anxiety - no weight loss and I think sleep is ok once
Megaloo
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Thyroid UK
6 days ago
test results
hi please can you give me you opinion to these test results having problems understanding them Tsh 1.060 Ft4 12.30 Ft3 4.35 thank you
hi please can you give me you opinion to these test results having problems understanding them Tsh 1.060 Ft4 12.30 Ft3 4.35 thank you
Bonfire24
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Thyroid UK
6 days ago
Mums New Test Results.
Hello Would anybody be able to have a look over mums blood test results please? Mum suffers from anxiety, depression and fatigue. She has PA. Test protocol: last levo dose 24 hrs before blood draw at 9.30am and T3 dose 10mcg (5mcg in morning and 5mcg 10-12 hrs before blood draw). No biotin for a
Hello Would anybody be able to have a look over mums blood test results please? Mum suffers from anxiety, depression and fatigue. She has PA. Test protocol: last levo dose 24 hrs before blood draw at 9.30am and T3 dose 10mcg (5mcg in morning and 5mcg 10-12 hrs before blood draw). No biotin for a
ChrisMay
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Thyroid UK
24 days ago
Thyroid Functions
Hello,I have been investigating the above recently via this forum and elsewhere. It concerns me that I take two medications that have an effect on Levothyroxine. Omeprazole 20mg daily, taken before bed and Propranolol 30mg taken twice daily usually before breakfast and before bed. Levothyroxine, 200mcg
Hello,I have been investigating the above recently via this forum and elsewhere. It concerns me that I take two medications that have an effect on Levothyroxine. Omeprazole 20mg daily, taken before bed and Propranolol 30mg taken twice daily usually before breakfast and before bed. Levothyroxine, 200mcg
Eccleston
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Thyroid UK
6 days ago
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