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Eli Needs a little advice
I'm new here, have had hypothyroid for about 6 years ,female and 69 years of age, usually fit for my years. About 6 weeks ago went to GP as feeling body was feeling jangly and couldn't sleep .Dr advised it was anxiety which I had never had in my life. Never asked about thyroid or said he would take
I'm new here, have had hypothyroid for about 6 years ,female and 69 years of age, usually fit for my years. About 6 weeks ago went to GP as feeling body was feeling jangly and couldn't sleep .Dr advised it was anxiety which I had never had in my life. Never asked about thyroid or said he would take
elsiemcleod
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Symptoms? Opinions/advice needed.
Hello, (Sorry for long post) I have been getting symptoms(?) for a while and was wondering if anyone had experienced the same and whether you had to push for further investigation. I have been to the doctor a couple of times for various symptoms who suggested I worried a lot and has booked me in for
Hello, (Sorry for long post) I have been getting symptoms(?) for a while and was wondering if anyone had experienced the same and whether you had to push for further investigation. I have been to the doctor a couple of times for various symptoms who suggested I worried a lot and has booked me in for
Brownie14
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Endometriosis UK
3 years ago
Why does Endo say ACTH test is not relevant wouldn't a low result indicate secondary Addisons?
I recently had a SST due to low cortisol. The endo said my results were good and discharged me without discussing them with me. I wrote to him to ask for ACTH blood test because they didnt test this when i had my SST but he has refused. See attached letter. I really don’t understand this response particularly
I recently had a SST due to low cortisol. The endo said my results were good and discharged me without discussing them with me. I wrote to him to ask for ACTH blood test because they didnt test this when i had my SST but he has refused. See attached letter. I really don’t understand this response particularly
Triciatextiles
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
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Advice for a cortisol newbie please!
Hello gang, Hope you’re all keeping safe, well and sane! I was hoping to enlist your help with my recent cortisol results from Regenerus, particularly re: next steps as this is where my knowledge falls down. Hopefully the attached results are legible but I can always type out if needs be. My general
Hello gang, Hope you’re all keeping safe, well and sane! I was hoping to enlist your help with my recent cortisol results from Regenerus, particularly re: next steps as this is where my knowledge falls down. Hopefully the attached results are legible but I can always type out if needs be. My general
hjh88
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Is Adrenavive only for people with low cortisol?
I ask because after doing a saliva cortisol test I found out mine is high. I have anxiety all the time and I'm usually always feeling cold, and fatigued. Has anyone had success with adrenal extracts, and is what they say about adrenal extracts true, - with regards to it stopping adrenal function? Thank
I ask because after doing a saliva cortisol test I found out mine is high. I have anxiety all the time and I'm usually always feeling cold, and fatigued. Has anyone had success with adrenal extracts, and is what they say about adrenal extracts true, - with regards to it stopping adrenal function? Thank
dasd34
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Blood test results - adrenal insufficiency?
I have received more blood test results and I wonder if anyone can shed any light on the results. I have formerly been diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency and it looks possible again from the results? Serum cortisol 9am 267nmol/L (150 - 600) Lab have added 'Reference range refers to 9am cortisol and
I have received more blood test results and I wonder if anyone can shed any light on the results. I have formerly been diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency and it looks possible again from the results? Serum cortisol 9am 267nmol/L (150 - 600) Lab have added 'Reference range refers to 9am cortisol and
OllyTojo
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Stress and a Short Synathcen Test
Hi, I saw my new pituitary specialist on Friday who surprisingly offered me a Short Synathcen Test for suspected low cortisol. I had a cortisol test recently and it was normal. I have just realised that fasting for the test was not recommended, and I had had no coffee or food overnight. Before my
Hi, I saw my new pituitary specialist on Friday who surprisingly offered me a Short Synathcen Test for suspected low cortisol. I had a cortisol test recently and it was normal. I have just realised that fasting for the test was not recommended, and I had had no coffee or food overnight. Before my
Thenightowl
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Anxiety on metavive is it a sign of overmedication or crashed adrenals?
Hi community, I started metavive 20 days ago Increasing Dosis every 5 days. Nothing special happened. When I reached the dose of *2 metavive pro (120mg) + 2 meta 2* I started experiencing some anxiety and Strong heartbeat ( not quicker heartbeat but stronger) So I backed up to 1 meta pro + 1
Hi community, I started metavive 20 days ago Increasing Dosis every 5 days. Nothing special happened. When I reached the dose of *2 metavive pro (120mg) + 2 meta 2* I started experiencing some anxiety and Strong heartbeat ( not quicker heartbeat but stronger) So I backed up to 1 meta pro + 1
hendb
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Iodine slightly deficient and low Cortisol
Hello, I am still trying to find the root cause of my subclinical hypothyroidism. last blood test 01-12-20: TSH 7.36 [0.27 - 4.2] FT4: 11.7 [11.4 - 21.4] FT3 so far normal (tested privately 14th oct. 5.5 pmol/L) serum ferritin 79 [11-307] vit D 109 serum B12 641 [180 - 914] serum folate 12 [3 - 20]
Hello, I am still trying to find the root cause of my subclinical hypothyroidism. last blood test 01-12-20: TSH 7.36 [0.27 - 4.2] FT4: 11.7 [11.4 - 21.4] FT3 so far normal (tested privately 14th oct. 5.5 pmol/L) serum ferritin 79 [11-307] vit D 109 serum B12 641 [180 - 914] serum folate 12 [3 - 20]
Catou142
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Has anyone else noticed hormone requirement changing once you reach end-stage Hashimoto´s?
I expected to required T3 and T4 at this stage, but not only do I only seem to require T4, but also lower doses now than 20 years ago when I was diagnosed. Back then, an ultrasound showed my thyroid gland was of normal size, but that there was already extensive damage to the hormone-producing cells.
I expected to required T3 and T4 at this stage, but not only do I only seem to require T4, but also lower doses now than 20 years ago when I was diagnosed. Back then, an ultrasound showed my thyroid gland was of normal size, but that there was already extensive damage to the hormone-producing cells.
Hidden
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Help and advice please!
I have had PMR for 6 and a half years, with GCA after two years. Nearly 3 years ago I managed to reduce Pred. to 3.5mgs with a small amount of returning pain. I then had a rheumatologist appointment and was told that according to blood test results, PMR was gone and the pain and fatigue I was experiencing
I have had PMR for 6 and a half years, with GCA after two years. Nearly 3 years ago I managed to reduce Pred. to 3.5mgs with a small amount of returning pain. I then had a rheumatologist appointment and was told that according to blood test results, PMR was gone and the pain and fatigue I was experiencing
k-mac
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PMRGCAuk
3 years ago
Shouting match with my gp
I had an all out shouting match with my gp on the phone last week. She wants me to come off all thyroid medication and see how I feel. I have gone down this road before and felt really ill. So today I'm on 37mcg, have been for a few days. I have all over body pain, horrible headaches, chest pain, very
I had an all out shouting match with my gp on the phone last week. She wants me to come off all thyroid medication and see how I feel. I have gone down this road before and felt really ill. So today I'm on 37mcg, have been for a few days. I have all over body pain, horrible headaches, chest pain, very
magsyh
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
Too much Levothyroxine?
Hi, just wondering what anyone thinks of this or has had something similar. I received 50mcg Levo after I had a level of TSH 4.87 (0.27 - 4.20) Serum free T4 11.6 pmol/L (9.0 - 26.0) Free T3 5.2 pmol/L (3.1 - 6.8) this took me to TSH 2.68 (0.27- 4.20). Serum free T4 level 15.4 pmol/L (9.0 - 26.0
Hi, just wondering what anyone thinks of this or has had something similar. I received 50mcg Levo after I had a level of TSH 4.87 (0.27 - 4.20) Serum free T4 11.6 pmol/L (9.0 - 26.0) Free T3 5.2 pmol/L (3.1 - 6.8) this took me to TSH 2.68 (0.27- 4.20). Serum free T4 level 15.4 pmol/L (9.0 - 26.0
Flump12
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
FT3 low in range. How do I help GP understand this could be the cause of some of my symptoms?
Latest NHS test results:
24.12.20
FT3 3 pmol/L (2.60 - 5.70) TSH 0.91 mu/L (0.35 - 4.94) Very unhelpfully lab did not do FT4! Previous NHS test:
16.10.20
TSH 0.38 mu/L (0.35 - 4.94) FT4 14.5 pmol/L (9 - 19) FT3 3.9 pmol/L (2.6 - 5.7)
Medichecks
Latest NHS test results:
24.12.20
FT3 3 pmol/L (2.60 - 5.70) TSH 0.91 mu/L (0.35 - 4.94) Very unhelpfully lab did not do FT4! Previous NHS test:
16.10.20
TSH 0.38 mu/L (0.35 - 4.94) FT4 14.5 pmol/L (9 - 19) FT3 3.9 pmol/L (2.6 - 5.7)
Medichecks
SmPea
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
Advice with hormone test results
Hi everyone, Following a couple of endo telephone conversations, I'm struggling to understand test results and endo advice. I had loads of blood test, no ranges were given for some of these :- Serum oestradiol level < 18 (Post menopause 18 - 505 ) SFH 58.1 Serum LH 28.1 Serum potassium 5.6 ( 3.5 -
Hi everyone, Following a couple of endo telephone conversations, I'm struggling to understand test results and endo advice. I had loads of blood test, no ranges were given for some of these :- Serum oestradiol level < 18 (Post menopause 18 - 505 ) SFH 58.1 Serum LH 28.1 Serum potassium 5.6 ( 3.5 -
dizzy864
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
Treating Low Cortisol
Hi again all, I saw someone mention that ideally one would treat adrenals before thyroid. I took the saliva test a while ago which showed low morning cortisol and OK DHEA. I’ve read in STTM / Dr S Myhill site and on other site and book that a small amount of hydrocortisone can help with this. For
Hi again all, I saw someone mention that ideally one would treat adrenals before thyroid. I took the saliva test a while ago which showed low morning cortisol and OK DHEA. I’ve read in STTM / Dr S Myhill site and on other site and book that a small amount of hydrocortisone can help with this. For
cazmania7
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
All hormones low
Hi, can someone please help me understand my results? I did a zrt saliva hormone panel and a cortisol blood. My am blood cortisol is 3.6 UG/DL. My saliva estradiol is 0.6, progesterone 90, ratio: Pg/E2 15, Testosterone <5, DHEAS 1.6, cortisol 0.4 My Dr thinks I might have Addison’s disease, but I’ve
Hi, can someone please help me understand my results? I did a zrt saliva hormone panel and a cortisol blood. My am blood cortisol is 3.6 UG/DL. My saliva estradiol is 0.6, progesterone 90, ratio: Pg/E2 15, Testosterone <5, DHEAS 1.6, cortisol 0.4 My Dr thinks I might have Addison’s disease, but I’ve
Hidden
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
Very low cortisol levels. Need help desperately
Reposting... I can't seem to see my previous post. I'm on 30mcg of t3 and 50mg of thyrovanz. Can I get some help,advice and suggestions on my results please. I'm struggling so much even to do the basis of tasks.. I cant really get out of bed. I'm shattered by 4pm . Spoke to my gp who completely dismissed
Reposting... I can't seem to see my previous post. I'm on 30mcg of t3 and 50mg of thyrovanz. Can I get some help,advice and suggestions on my results please. I'm struggling so much even to do the basis of tasks.. I cant really get out of bed. I'm shattered by 4pm . Spoke to my gp who completely dismissed
Maya_83
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
T3 woes
I am having problems with my T3. I have been on 2.5mcg twice a day for 10 weeks now as any time I try to raise it I have problems. Latest blood test showed TSH still 1.76 (0.35-4.5) T4 14 (12-22) T3 4.4(3.1-6.8) I'm obviously still under medicated so last week I decided I had to try again so I upped
I am having problems with my T3. I have been on 2.5mcg twice a day for 10 weeks now as any time I try to raise it I have problems. Latest blood test showed TSH still 1.76 (0.35-4.5) T4 14 (12-22) T3 4.4(3.1-6.8) I'm obviously still under medicated so last week I decided I had to try again so I upped
magsyh
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
Puffy face with adrenavive II
I posted here a few months ago with problems relating to low cortisol & DHEA and lowish ft4. I’ve had quite a journey so far and suffice to say, my GP has been absolutely no help except suggesting I have CFS and might I want some anti-depressants? No, I don’t, I’m not depressed, but I’m really tired
I posted here a few months ago with problems relating to low cortisol & DHEA and lowish ft4. I’ve had quite a journey so far and suffice to say, my GP has been absolutely no help except suggesting I have CFS and might I want some anti-depressants? No, I don’t, I’m not depressed, but I’m really tired
Jamima
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
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