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Blood results - Any Advice?
Hi! Just looking for maintenance recommendations and any advice is greatly appreciated! Went to a new doctor (endocrinologist) to get a 2nd opinion on my thyroid condition. Of course, my goal is to heal and get off meds completely one day but she said she does not feel it is possible. Was first
Hi! Just looking for maintenance recommendations and any advice is greatly appreciated! Went to a new doctor (endocrinologist) to get a 2nd opinion on my thyroid condition. Of course, my goal is to heal and get off meds completely one day but she said she does not feel it is possible. Was first
Kim327
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
latest test results- how to get GP to run full screen thyroid?
Been on thyroxine many years - was under medicated, finally up to 50mcg 5 months ago! Bloods requested- results above! Take as prescribed early morning etc Bloods done 24hours after last dose. How do i get more than TSH measured by GP? I requested increase & after many attempts got it with promise
Been on thyroxine many years - was under medicated, finally up to 50mcg 5 months ago! Bloods requested- results above! Take as prescribed early morning etc Bloods done 24hours after last dose. How do i get more than TSH measured by GP? I requested increase & after many attempts got it with promise
Robinface
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
How to persuade TSH-obsessed Endo I'm not over-replaced (on T3-only)?
Hello, I am posting because I'm hoping for some advice for an Endo meeting on Tuesday. There is a possibility that the NHS Endocrinology team at my local hospital might just be contemplating 'widening' their approach to T3 (historically for me, a violent slam in the face 'NO! Get off T3 immediately or
Hello, I am posting because I'm hoping for some advice for an Endo meeting on Tuesday. There is a possibility that the NHS Endocrinology team at my local hospital might just be contemplating 'widening' their approach to T3 (historically for me, a violent slam in the face 'NO! Get off T3 immediately or
lolapops1978
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
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Safe to take Gabapentin for life?
I haven’t been able to find any reliable info on whether Gabapentin is safe to take for life (30+ years), specifically for severe PLMD with pain. My husband has this and has not started it yet, as his neurology visit isn’t until later this week. His case seems to be different than any we have read about
I haven’t been able to find any reliable info on whether Gabapentin is safe to take for life (30+ years), specifically for severe PLMD with pain. My husband has this and has not started it yet, as his neurology visit isn’t until later this week. His case seems to be different than any we have read about
Nightbird11
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Restless Legs Syndrome
9 months ago
Cortisol and stomach acid influencing calcium absorption
I've been wondering about the main reasons of my severe osteoporosis, and have recently come accross two possible contributions: 1) High levels of cortisol due to long term psychological stress, and 2) Low levels of stomach acid that has impaired the calcium absorption. I took the test with natron
I've been wondering about the main reasons of my severe osteoporosis, and have recently come accross two possible contributions: 1) High levels of cortisol due to long term psychological stress, and 2) Low levels of stomach acid that has impaired the calcium absorption. I took the test with natron
Indian_Summer
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Osteoporosis Support
9 months ago
Are my remaining symptoms perimenopause?
I've just done bloods after 13 weeks on a stable dose (150mcg T4 & 30mcg T3) which are as follows: TSH: 0.007 T4: 18.7 (12-22) 67% T3: 6 (3.1 - 6.8) 78% My vits are low but also stable since I quit gluten, I will work on them. Folate: 12.2 (>7) Vit D: 67 (50-250) Ferritin: 77 (30-150) Recent female
I've just done bloods after 13 weeks on a stable dose (150mcg T4 & 30mcg T3) which are as follows: TSH: 0.007 T4: 18.7 (12-22) 67% T3: 6 (3.1 - 6.8) 78% My vits are low but also stable since I quit gluten, I will work on them. Folate: 12.2 (>7) Vit D: 67 (50-250) Ferritin: 77 (30-150) Recent female
WitchingHour2point0
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Book on hypothyroidism as I wait for Levo to kick in?
Hi all, and thanks for having me here. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in October and started on 25mg Levo per day. Last week I saw my GP for (I think) an unrelated matter. She looked at my blood results from December (TSH 2.35, down from 4.39 in October, and T4 9.2, up from 7.9 in October) and
Hi all, and thanks for having me here. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in October and started on 25mg Levo per day. Last week I saw my GP for (I think) an unrelated matter. She looked at my blood results from December (TSH 2.35, down from 4.39 in October, and T4 9.2, up from 7.9 in October) and
Piggle08
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
GP ignorance
Hi! I have a family history of autoimmune thyroid disease ( my mother, my younger sister both have high antibodies).I were in professional sports since I was 7 till 20 . Has been diagnosed with thyroid issues at 13y.o when high APTO and lots of macro follicles (nodules) in thyroid at ultrasound were
Hi! I have a family history of autoimmune thyroid disease ( my mother, my younger sister both have high antibodies).I were in professional sports since I was 7 till 20 . Has been diagnosed with thyroid issues at 13y.o when high APTO and lots of macro follicles (nodules) in thyroid at ultrasound were
Vidma
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
B12 and Thyroid Test
I have just ordered advanced thyroid test from medi checks and was taken aback to read that B12 should be stopped 2 weeks before test. Because of neuropathy I self inject B12 every other day and have done ever since diagnosis of hypothyroidism over a year ago, whatever blood tests I have had. Should
I have just ordered advanced thyroid test from medi checks and was taken aback to read that B12 should be stopped 2 weeks before test. Because of neuropathy I self inject B12 every other day and have done ever since diagnosis of hypothyroidism over a year ago, whatever blood tests I have had. Should
Libuse
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Vit D spot test results via NHS Birmingham postal
I’ve been away but finally had my vitamin d tested ( thanks for info SlowDragon), a quick and efficient test I did at home. My overall D is lower than formerly, even though I have had sun and have been supplementing with oral spray Better Life + K2 X 2 sprays daily. I looked at the one recommended
I’ve been away but finally had my vitamin d tested ( thanks for info SlowDragon), a quick and efficient test I did at home. My overall D is lower than formerly, even though I have had sun and have been supplementing with oral spray Better Life + K2 X 2 sprays daily. I looked at the one recommended
Calceolaria
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Urgent help please: Getting an NHS GP to agree to blood tests for a private endocrinologist
Hello, I have a GP appointment in about an hour and it's to discuss having a blood test that has been ordered by a private endocrinologist. The person who recommended the private endo to me told me to try to get as many of the tests done on the NHS as possible. I'm not sure how to approach this with
Hello, I have a GP appointment in about an hour and it's to discuss having a blood test that has been ordered by a private endocrinologist. The person who recommended the private endo to me told me to try to get as many of the tests done on the NHS as possible. I'm not sure how to approach this with
Zazbag
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Vitamin BT Results
Good Morning All Further to my last post when it was suggested that my Folate levels were on the low side I have since been supplementing with an additional 400 daily in adition to the folate in my B Complex capsule - making a daily Folate intake of 800. My GP has just ordered BT for Vitamin D
Good Morning All Further to my last post when it was suggested that my Folate levels were on the low side I have since been supplementing with an additional 400 daily in adition to the folate in my B Complex capsule - making a daily Folate intake of 800. My GP has just ordered BT for Vitamin D
Lemondrizz
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Vitamin d
Currently trying to sort out my health after realising my stomach is not absorbing b12 (am SI). I’ve been on a low dose of d3 (500 ug) for years after being told by doctors it was low. The last d3 test I had my results came back at 68. However, I had taken the supplement that day. Are the test results
Currently trying to sort out my health after realising my stomach is not absorbing b12 (am SI). I’ve been on a low dose of d3 (500 ug) for years after being told by doctors it was low. The last d3 test I had my results came back at 68. However, I had taken the supplement that day. Are the test results
Pepperpots302
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
4 months ago
Night sweats etc.
I am tapering down from 30mg pred since April 2022 and I am now down to 3mg (4mg alternate days). I am finding I am having a lot of night sweats. Has anyone found else had this problem and if so how long it lasts for? I have to add that I have recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis, and didn't know
I am tapering down from 30mg pred since April 2022 and I am now down to 3mg (4mg alternate days). I am finding I am having a lot of night sweats. Has anyone found else had this problem and if so how long it lasts for? I have to add that I have recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis, and didn't know
Washingup
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PMRGCAuk
9 months ago
Update and latest results
Hello again lovely people. I thought I’d come back and update having been on Levo 50mcg since diagnosis 3 months ago. In early January the GP asked me to retest and only TSH was done (big let down but not unexpected)! I was amazed that after only 2 months on Levo 50mcg that my TSH had dropped to 0.44
Hello again lovely people. I thought I’d come back and update having been on Levo 50mcg since diagnosis 3 months ago. In early January the GP asked me to retest and only TSH was done (big let down but not unexpected)! I was amazed that after only 2 months on Levo 50mcg that my TSH had dropped to 0.44
Gardeningaddict
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Newly diagnosed and confused
Hello, thank you for having me. I have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and due to administrative errors, have had limited treatment. I am now under the care of Endocrinology but am struggling to understand my results. Please could someone shed some light on what's happening? Upon reflection,
Hello, thank you for having me. I have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and due to administrative errors, have had limited treatment. I am now under the care of Endocrinology but am struggling to understand my results. Please could someone shed some light on what's happening? Upon reflection,
Opposite
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Staying on 5mg indefinitely.....
Forgive me if I've brought this up before but after my rheumatologist advised me that there are little or no side effects when on 7.5mg prednisolone providing one takes the right precautions - Calcium, Vit D supplements and healthy eating habits e.g. low or no sugar, low or no carbs, etc. I thought I
Forgive me if I've brought this up before but after my rheumatologist advised me that there are little or no side effects when on 7.5mg prednisolone providing one takes the right precautions - Calcium, Vit D supplements and healthy eating habits e.g. low or no sugar, low or no carbs, etc. I thought I
Pr0jection
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PMRGCAuk
9 months ago
Advice on new bloods please
Hi, Can anyone give me their insight to my new bloods, correctly taken. I have an endo appointment tomorrow and have been on levothyroxine first 3 months Teva and now a month of Accord all at 50 micrograms. Vitamin D 49 (50-200) insufficient Magnesium 1.07 (0.66-0.99) high CRP 1.71 (<5.0)
Hi, Can anyone give me their insight to my new bloods, correctly taken. I have an endo appointment tomorrow and have been on levothyroxine first 3 months Teva and now a month of Accord all at 50 micrograms. Vitamin D 49 (50-200) insufficient Magnesium 1.07 (0.66-0.99) high CRP 1.71 (<5.0)
Purple450
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Blood test results
Could you help me make sense of these? 18 months ago my GP lowered my levothyroxine dose on the basis of a suppressed TSH. I got all the symptoms back. I did not have a blood test between Jan 2022 and a fortnight ago. I waited 15 months for this hospital appointment. The consultant wrote to me with
Could you help me make sense of these? 18 months ago my GP lowered my levothyroxine dose on the basis of a suppressed TSH. I got all the symptoms back. I did not have a blood test between Jan 2022 and a fortnight ago. I waited 15 months for this hospital appointment. The consultant wrote to me with
Blobby1234
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Help with Thyroid results please.
hi everyone, I would be grateful for some advice on thyroid results for my younger brother please. I have Auto immune Hypo since 2004 and so does one of my brothers and my mum. My other brother has had lots of symptoms of depression and has deteriorated recently. He has high anxiety and slightly paranoid
hi everyone, I would be grateful for some advice on thyroid results for my younger brother please. I have Auto immune Hypo since 2004 and so does one of my brothers and my mum. My other brother has had lots of symptoms of depression and has deteriorated recently. He has high anxiety and slightly paranoid
CarolineAnne
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
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