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Is this normal, really feel like throwing in the towel, again.
My last test results (around 8 weeks ago) showed I was almost optimally medicated. I was using Levo at 50 snd t3 at 6 and getting chest pains on exertion but kept on as I felt slightly better than when I started., but only slightly. I raised my Levo by 12.5 and the usual happened - brain fog, exceptionally
My last test results (around 8 weeks ago) showed I was almost optimally medicated. I was using Levo at 50 snd t3 at 6 and getting chest pains on exertion but kept on as I felt slightly better than when I started., but only slightly. I raised my Levo by 12.5 and the usual happened - brain fog, exceptionally
Jamima
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Thyroid UK
8 months ago
total thyroidectomy, 20 years ago
Hi I’m I 55-year-old white male. I had a total thyroidectomy approximately 20 years ago it was removed because it grew very large and was choking me , it had grown down into my chest cavity, and also around my trachea. I take 150 µg of levothyroxine per day. Apparently I’m in the normal range. I find
Hi I’m I 55-year-old white male. I had a total thyroidectomy approximately 20 years ago it was removed because it grew very large and was choking me , it had grown down into my chest cavity, and also around my trachea. I take 150 µg of levothyroxine per day. Apparently I’m in the normal range. I find
Geet123
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
TSH post levo raise - how low can you go?
Hello again, I've been on a mini trial of raising my levo by 12.5mcg / day for 8 weeks in hope of raising T3 and losing a bit of weight. Is TSH of 0.13 (0.27-4.2) too low? I feel great and weight has been going down gently. The Dr's report from Medichecks says only if I experience overactive symptoms
Hello again, I've been on a mini trial of raising my levo by 12.5mcg / day for 8 weeks in hope of raising T3 and losing a bit of weight. Is TSH of 0.13 (0.27-4.2) too low? I feel great and weight has been going down gently. The Dr's report from Medichecks says only if I experience overactive symptoms
HotelHurricaine
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
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What do I do next? Is this T3 results low?
Hi all, just had my latest results from Medichecks, TSH is low, T3 and T4 normal. Tests were done 9am following the usual recommended protocol. The comments with the results suggests I'm perhaps over medicated and could be at risk of osteoporosis due to the low TSH. Is that right? They suggest perhaps
Hi all, just had my latest results from Medichecks, TSH is low, T3 and T4 normal. Tests were done 9am following the usual recommended protocol. The comments with the results suggests I'm perhaps over medicated and could be at risk of osteoporosis due to the low TSH. Is that right? They suggest perhaps
Wrayofsunshine
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Advice on iron status
Hi lovely people, I was hoping to get some advice on my iron status. A bit of background, I have just recently increased levo to 88mcg a couple of weeks ago, and was on 75mcg before that. So, I am aware that my thyroid hormone is still too low. It's a slow process getting docs to increase! My question
Hi lovely people, I was hoping to get some advice on my iron status. A bit of background, I have just recently increased levo to 88mcg a couple of weeks ago, and was on 75mcg before that. So, I am aware that my thyroid hormone is still too low. It's a slow process getting docs to increase! My question
catpotter44
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Early Pregnancy & Hashimoto
I have just had my first ever positive HPT after 5 years of TTC and 2 failed IVF cycles. I have calculated that I am approximately 6 weeks pregnant. I was diagnosed with hashimoto Thyroditis roughly 2 years ago and have been on 100mcg levothyroxine since. My last bloods came back normal in early November
I have just had my first ever positive HPT after 5 years of TTC and 2 failed IVF cycles. I have calculated that I am approximately 6 weeks pregnant. I was diagnosed with hashimoto Thyroditis roughly 2 years ago and have been on 100mcg levothyroxine since. My last bloods came back normal in early November
SKS_1
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Thyroid UK
9 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
9 months ago
Naturally high vitamin B12
I have had a few tests over the last few years which include Vitamin B12. I am worried that I may not be transporting it to cells as it is very high fir someone does not take supplements. See photo? Everything I question this the doctor just says we'll that's good isn't it. Is it? From what I read
I have had a few tests over the last few years which include Vitamin B12. I am worried that I may not be transporting it to cells as it is very high fir someone does not take supplements. See photo? Everything I question this the doctor just says we'll that's good isn't it. Is it? From what I read
Vixen54
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Advice Please
I had a left lobectomy in August 2022 due to nodules, which were an incidental finding back in December 2021. Blood results for then are TSH 2.17 (0.27-4.2) Free thyroxine 16.5 (11.5-22.7) Free T3 5.6 (3.3-6.1) 10/8/22 TSH 1.46 (0.27-4.2) Operation on 24/8/22 14/12/22 TSH 6.19 (0.27-4.2)
I had a left lobectomy in August 2022 due to nodules, which were an incidental finding back in December 2021. Blood results for then are TSH 2.17 (0.27-4.2) Free thyroxine 16.5 (11.5-22.7) Free T3 5.6 (3.3-6.1) 10/8/22 TSH 1.46 (0.27-4.2) Operation on 24/8/22 14/12/22 TSH 6.19 (0.27-4.2)
Purple450
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
new results after 50mcg for 8 weeks..
Hello all. I am back. These are my most recent reults and they have upped my dose to 75mcg of levo. Can i ask about the anti tpo as what do my results shown if not hashis..many thanks Tsh- 11.5(0.27-4.2) T4- 9.2(11-26) Freet3- 3.8(3.1-6.8) Anti tpo- 6(below 34). B12 -619(191-663) Vit d -34 (above
Hello all. I am back. These are my most recent reults and they have upped my dose to 75mcg of levo. Can i ask about the anti tpo as what do my results shown if not hashis..many thanks Tsh- 11.5(0.27-4.2) T4- 9.2(11-26) Freet3- 3.8(3.1-6.8) Anti tpo- 6(below 34). B12 -619(191-663) Vit d -34 (above
Fakrah
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Dr wants to lower meds I dont
I am a long-term sufferer of Graves disease, i have had a total thyroidectomy and over the last 15 years, I have sacked 2 endos for not being good. I saw my new endo who is a thyroid endo and not a diabetes endo before covid 19 started he increased my levo and told gp the ft3 needs to increase its too
I am a long-term sufferer of Graves disease, i have had a total thyroidectomy and over the last 15 years, I have sacked 2 endos for not being good. I saw my new endo who is a thyroid endo and not a diabetes endo before covid 19 started he increased my levo and told gp the ft3 needs to increase its too
miravgraves
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Reassurance about taking T3 during pregnancy
Hi All I’m just looking for some reassurance if anyone else has continued on T3 during pregnancy. When I tested positive my ft4 was 17.5 (12-22) but my ft3 tanked from 4.4 to 3.1(3.1-6.8) and all my hypo symptoms were terrible. (Previous ft4 was17.1 and ft3 4.4 so I was still probably under medicated
Hi All I’m just looking for some reassurance if anyone else has continued on T3 during pregnancy. When I tested positive my ft4 was 17.5 (12-22) but my ft3 tanked from 4.4 to 3.1(3.1-6.8) and all my hypo symptoms were terrible. (Previous ft4 was17.1 and ft3 4.4 so I was still probably under medicated
V3ra
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Tsh / t4 help
Hi My GP was concerned about my blood results and the effects of my medication still don't seem to be working as I am still very tired and have not lost any of that weight I gain. I am on levo 50mcg and lio T3 30mcg. But my tsh is still really low and if I add more t4 it will drop further. My results
Hi My GP was concerned about my blood results and the effects of my medication still don't seem to be working as I am still very tired and have not lost any of that weight I gain. I am on levo 50mcg and lio T3 30mcg. But my tsh is still really low and if I add more t4 it will drop further. My results
Vickisophieunicorn
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Thyroid UK
9 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
in
Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Elevated TSH
My recent blood tests read: TSH 36.7 , freeT3 3.3 and T4 13.7. I was alarmed when I saw my TSH. My GP would recommend increasing the T4 , but it seems ok to me. And when it goes up anywhere past 15, I start to get horrible symptoms. E.G. fast heartrate. I have been seeing a private endo. as I
My recent blood tests read: TSH 36.7 , freeT3 3.3 and T4 13.7. I was alarmed when I saw my TSH. My GP would recommend increasing the T4 , but it seems ok to me. And when it goes up anywhere past 15, I start to get horrible symptoms. E.G. fast heartrate. I have been seeing a private endo. as I
kalsang
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Ivf loss - due to lack of TSH/ Hypothyroidism monitoring? Any advice appreciated :)
Hello all, very useful & supportive group this! :) thanks in advance for any thoughts.. My partner has hypothyroidism, and takes levothyroxine for it. She had 1st ever IVF transfer (frozen) in November, which became positive but sadly didn’t get past 4 weeks. Out of curiosity, she asked her GP to test
Hello all, very useful & supportive group this! :) thanks in advance for any thoughts.. My partner has hypothyroidism, and takes levothyroxine for it. She had 1st ever IVF transfer (frozen) in November, which became positive but sadly didn’t get past 4 weeks. Out of curiosity, she asked her GP to test
Timmytoop
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Fertility Network UK
9 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
9 months ago
Help with lab results.
My most recent lab results are posted above. I had my endocrinologist add the additional tests that were recommended. Can someone please read my results and let me know what you think. Note, I was taking 75 mcg of levothyroxine earlier this year and after my March labs my doctor bumped it up to 88 mcg
My most recent lab results are posted above. I had my endocrinologist add the additional tests that were recommended. Can someone please read my results and let me know what you think. Note, I was taking 75 mcg of levothyroxine earlier this year and after my March labs my doctor bumped it up to 88 mcg
FearFracture
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Update following long-awaited GP appointment for results of Thyroid blood test
Following my last post, I have finally had my GP appointment. I thought it was solely to discuss my annual Thyroid blood test but it seems they had also tested for cholesterol. Had a long lecture about high LDL and the risk. I explained that I couldn't really do any more to improve it as I already
Following my last post, I have finally had my GP appointment. I thought it was solely to discuss my annual Thyroid blood test but it seems they had also tested for cholesterol. Had a long lecture about high LDL and the risk. I explained that I couldn't really do any more to improve it as I already
Izziethecat
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Recently diagnosed
Hello lovely people. I’ve been reading posts for a few weeks now, having discovered this amazing site. I was diagnosed a month ago and have been taking Levothyroxine 50mcg for 3 weeks. I’ve put all my blood results on my bio and am thinking I probably should have put them on a post? Anyway, basically
Hello lovely people. I’ve been reading posts for a few weeks now, having discovered this amazing site. I was diagnosed a month ago and have been taking Levothyroxine 50mcg for 3 weeks. I’ve put all my blood results on my bio and am thinking I probably should have put them on a post? Anyway, basically
Gardeningaddict
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
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