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Finally my first Levi dose - 50mcg
Hi everyone! I’m back after a long hiatus. I have been going back and forth between my GP (lovely, but conservative) and my Endo and the various tests. I don’t think anyone officially diagnosed me as such. However based on previous results I’d say I have Hashimoto. (Presence of TG antibodies over
Hi everyone! I’m back after a long hiatus. I have been going back and forth between my GP (lovely, but conservative) and my Endo and the various tests. I don’t think anyone officially diagnosed me as such. However based on previous results I’d say I have Hashimoto. (Presence of TG antibodies over
OudMood
in
Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Over Medicated & Under Medicated....and Tinnitus
My GP surgery have been fairly good listening to me (seeing various different DR's). After feedback in late summer of 2020, and agreeing to get my TSH down towards 1 (as I still felt lousy), they prescribed me 125mcg of levo (I'm about 92kg). Then winter Covid hit and it was impossible to get a GP appointment
My GP surgery have been fairly good listening to me (seeing various different DR's). After feedback in late summer of 2020, and agreeing to get my TSH down towards 1 (as I still felt lousy), they prescribed me 125mcg of levo (I'm about 92kg). Then winter Covid hit and it was impossible to get a GP appointment
Boatin
in
Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Levest
I have been on
Levest
for 5 months and I have noticed the last 3 months I have been very itchy. It is only during the first 2 weeks of a new pill packet. The itch goes but I still feel a bit dry and sore during sex but my OH says I don't feel dry so not even sure if dry is the right word to use.
I have been on
Levest
for 5 months and I have noticed the last 3 months I have been very itchy. It is only during the first 2 weeks of a new pill packet. The itch goes but I still feel a bit dry and sore during sex but my OH says I don't feel dry so not even sure if dry is the right word to use.
SillyBilly82
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BASHH
3 years ago
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Advice on results please
I started taking T3 as prescribed by a private consultant, increasing over a week to three times a day on 24th September. As I felt I had many of the symptoms of low cortisol I also did the saliva test which surprisingly came back normal but good news. I took a finger prick blood test last week as I
I started taking T3 as prescribed by a private consultant, increasing over a week to three times a day on 24th September. As I felt I had many of the symptoms of low cortisol I also did the saliva test which surprisingly came back normal but good news. I took a finger prick blood test last week as I
Baggiesfan
in
Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Advice on thyroid and adrenals with Fibromyalgia invited please
My Partner has Fibromyalgia age 65, otherwise healthy, on HRT ie estrogen, prog, testosterone,DHEA, melatonin but nothing yet for thyroid or adrenals. Here are her labs and temps, labs done 8.45am fasting. TSH 2.32 range 0.27-4.2 When done in June TSH was 3.69 ,same range and lab but she had SIBO at
My Partner has Fibromyalgia age 65, otherwise healthy, on HRT ie estrogen, prog, testosterone,DHEA, melatonin but nothing yet for thyroid or adrenals. Here are her labs and temps, labs done 8.45am fasting. TSH 2.32 range 0.27-4.2 When done in June TSH was 3.69 ,same range and lab but she had SIBO at
ainslie
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Can adding NDT cause low cortisol symptoms?
I am panhypopituitary and on all hormone replacements for the last 20 years , including hydrocortisone and levothyroxine. 3 months ago I started NDT I ve now gone up to 2 grains split over the day , I’ve found I’ve been getting low steroid symptoms and need to up my steroids. Is this normal ? Lots of
I am panhypopituitary and on all hormone replacements for the last 20 years , including hydrocortisone and levothyroxine. 3 months ago I started NDT I ve now gone up to 2 grains split over the day , I’ve found I’ve been getting low steroid symptoms and need to up my steroids. Is this normal ? Lots of
Ratkinson
in
Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Levest pill issues
I take the
levest
pill every day (within 2 to 3 hours every day e.g 6am and 9am) and me and my boyfriend are sexually active. recently we had sex without a condom and I'm scared incase I'm pregnant, even though he didnt cum inside me. furthermore, recently, he pulled out before he came but some cum went
I take the
levest
pill every day (within 2 to 3 hours every day e.g 6am and 9am) and me and my boyfriend are sexually active. recently we had sex without a condom and I'm scared incase I'm pregnant, even though he didnt cum inside me. furthermore, recently, he pulled out before he came but some cum went
sillysausage2000
in
BASHH
3 years ago
Not sure where to start with husbands results, help please!
Hello, my husband has done some testing recently with Thriva and also regenerus cortisol. He is basically exhausted and unable to function normally. Clearly he has low cortisol but his DHEA is high which seems odd. Also, his FT4 is lowish at 29% through range and FT3 at 51% through range. His cholesterol
Hello, my husband has done some testing recently with Thriva and also regenerus cortisol. He is basically exhausted and unable to function normally. Clearly he has low cortisol but his DHEA is high which seems odd. Also, his FT4 is lowish at 29% through range and FT3 at 51% through range. His cholesterol
RachelP03
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Berberine experience & hypo...?
- Diagnosed Hashimoto's 18 Months ago - On NDT (bad side effects with Levo) - Low Cortisol in afternoons - Using coffee & sweet foods to satisfy energy & cravings - History of stomach issues (h-pylori etc) - Blood Sugar Glucose (fasting) 110 - 115 regularly. Looking to see if Berberine can help. Any
- Diagnosed Hashimoto's 18 Months ago - On NDT (bad side effects with Levo) - Low Cortisol in afternoons - Using coffee & sweet foods to satisfy energy & cravings - History of stomach issues (h-pylori etc) - Blood Sugar Glucose (fasting) 110 - 115 regularly. Looking to see if Berberine can help. Any
Cola4444
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Blood test results- help please
Female 64, partial thyroidectomy 2001. eventually felt well on 100mcg Levothyroxine although still had some pain, diagnosed with fibromyalgia. 2014 started with flu type symptoms, increasing in length & frequency, I left work 2016. 2017 borderline low cortisol, synacthen test - 311 to 626 after 30 mins
Female 64, partial thyroidectomy 2001. eventually felt well on 100mcg Levothyroxine although still had some pain, diagnosed with fibromyalgia. 2014 started with flu type symptoms, increasing in length & frequency, I left work 2016. 2017 borderline low cortisol, synacthen test - 311 to 626 after 30 mins
Rosieb1
in
Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Are you able to take Levothyroxine with Low cortisol?
Are you able to take ANY Levothyroxine with Low cortisol while the low cortisol reason is still being investigated? I may just be impatient (I am), but I want to feel better and waiting for the Endo referral will be stressful as I’m sure appts may take weeks and weeks… I was wondering if it’s some to
Are you able to take ANY Levothyroxine with Low cortisol while the low cortisol reason is still being investigated? I may just be impatient (I am), but I want to feel better and waiting for the Endo referral will be stressful as I’m sure appts may take weeks and weeks… I was wondering if it’s some to
OudMood
in
Thyroid UK
3 years ago
A breath of fresh air - positive
Hi everyone, you may know of my very recent horrible experience would what is now my “ex” GP. I have decided to switch my GP and I have successfully done so. I have just had my first GP appointment over the phone, and I swear I cannot believe how good my experience was!!! She was very attentive, very
Hi everyone, you may know of my very recent horrible experience would what is now my “ex” GP. I have decided to switch my GP and I have successfully done so. I have just had my first GP appointment over the phone, and I swear I cannot believe how good my experience was!!! She was very attentive, very
OudMood
in
Thyroid UK
3 years ago
I'm new to this group and need SOME HELP AND PLEASE
I have been on Levothyroxine for over 20 years but 9 months ago developed the fololwing symptoms. I have so many symptoms that I'm almost afraid to mention them, but here goes. HEAT INTOLERANCE FACIAL FLUSHING LOW BODY TEMPERATURE ACUTE ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS TREMORS BURNING FEET AT NIGHT.
I have been on Levothyroxine for over 20 years but 9 months ago developed the fololwing symptoms. I have so many symptoms that I'm almost afraid to mention them, but here goes. HEAT INTOLERANCE FACIAL FLUSHING LOW BODY TEMPERATURE ACUTE ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS TREMORS BURNING FEET AT NIGHT.
dentjazz
in
Thyroid UK
3 years ago
GP fail - ignoring NICE guidelines
Be prepared… A rant it’s on its way to you. Sorry 🙊 I finally managed to see a GP and “discuss” my blood test results. I went in armed with the following print outs - Last 4TSH results spanning over a year (all at least 3 months apart) - Hypothyroidism symptoms checklist - NICE guidelines on Subclinical
Be prepared… A rant it’s on its way to you. Sorry 🙊 I finally managed to see a GP and “discuss” my blood test results. I went in armed with the following print outs - Last 4TSH results spanning over a year (all at least 3 months apart) - Hypothyroidism symptoms checklist - NICE guidelines on Subclinical
OudMood
in
Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Can I start taking the pill before my period?
So I take a combined pill, 21 days on 7 off, it’s called
Levest
. I’ve never taken contraception pills before. Can I start it before I start my period? I read that you didn’t have to start it during your period you just have to give it a bit longer to take effect, is this true?
So I take a combined pill, 21 days on 7 off, it’s called
Levest
. I’ve never taken contraception pills before. Can I start it before I start my period? I read that you didn’t have to start it during your period you just have to give it a bit longer to take effect, is this true?
Turquoise27
in
BASHH
3 years ago
High DHEA, Low Cortisol - Saliva Test Results. Hashimotoes
Hi, I have Hashimotoes. I have just received the results from a private Saliva Cortisol Test. Saliva taken at five points during the day. Results have come back low Cortisol, but high DHEA - 0.85nmol/L range 0.13-0.69. Cortisol Daily range 20.3 (20.5-74.0) Cortisol DHEA ratio 17.8 (46.6-77.6). GP is
Hi, I have Hashimotoes. I have just received the results from a private Saliva Cortisol Test. Saliva taken at five points during the day. Results have come back low Cortisol, but high DHEA - 0.85nmol/L range 0.13-0.69. Cortisol Daily range 20.3 (20.5-74.0) Cortisol DHEA ratio 17.8 (46.6-77.6). GP is
millefleur40
in
Thyroid UK
3 years ago
What are the essential things to do before I start T3 ?
Hi everybody! I hope you can advise. I am hoping to try T3 very soon and have been reading one of Paul Robinsons books and trying to prepare. He strongly recommends having a saliva cortisol test and also an 8am morning cortisol blood test before starting T3 medication. So I was hoping if you could
Hi everybody! I hope you can advise. I am hoping to try T3 very soon and have been reading one of Paul Robinsons books and trying to prepare. He strongly recommends having a saliva cortisol test and also an 8am morning cortisol blood test before starting T3 medication. So I was hoping if you could
limonene7
in
Thyroid UK
3 years ago
DHEA/Cortisol Ratio is Low
I recently had serum, saliva and urine tests to confirm an elevated cortisol diurnal. My ACTH has been elevated for the past 6 months and it has thrown me off w/thyroid meds (Synthroid). I was on 75, then on 50, now on 62.5 consistently for 8+ weeks. I really don't know what's happening with the ACTH
I recently had serum, saliva and urine tests to confirm an elevated cortisol diurnal. My ACTH has been elevated for the past 6 months and it has thrown me off w/thyroid meds (Synthroid). I was on 75, then on 50, now on 62.5 consistently for 8+ weeks. I really don't know what's happening with the ACTH
marvalrus
in
Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Starting investigation - Blood Test queries..
Hi! After my first post I managed to speak to a GP and mentioned to them that my most recent TSH was elevated (5.63) along with other stuff and he agreed that at the least I have subclinical hypothyroidism and agreed to do more bloods including a cortisol test to check for Cushings due to my symptoms
Hi! After my first post I managed to speak to a GP and mentioned to them that my most recent TSH was elevated (5.63) along with other stuff and he agreed that at the least I have subclinical hypothyroidism and agreed to do more bloods including a cortisol test to check for Cushings due to my symptoms
OudMood
in
Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Hello all. I have had 3 blood tests recently, with a few problems. The latest test shows my cortisol level at 62. GP has marked this as OK.
Low serum cortisol level
Low serum cortisol level
Hirondelle
in
PMRGCAuk
3 years ago
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