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Adrenal Insufficiency or GCA or both?
I have looked at the FAQs but cannot readily find an answer so here goes.By way of quick update I restarted pred about 3 months at 10mg because my PMR symptoms came back. I have been tapering at 1mg every 5 weeks using Dorset Lady's slow taper (thank you again). I am shortly to reduce from 7mg to 6.5mg
I have looked at the FAQs but cannot readily find an answer so here goes.By way of quick update I restarted pred about 3 months at 10mg because my PMR symptoms came back. I have been tapering at 1mg every 5 weeks using Dorset Lady's slow taper (thank you again). I am shortly to reduce from 7mg to 6.5mg
SudsSuds
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PMRGCAuk
5 months ago
Multiple conditions leading to burnout
Hi everyone, Any constructive advice welcome. To give context, I have PCOS, endo, degenerative discs, lymphocytic colitis and my gynae now thinks I have adenomyosis too. I also suffer with frequent migraines. My consultant has recently advised I am likely to need a hysterectomy and has discussed injections
Hi everyone, Any constructive advice welcome. To give context, I have PCOS, endo, degenerative discs, lymphocytic colitis and my gynae now thinks I have adenomyosis too. I also suffer with frequent migraines. My consultant has recently advised I am likely to need a hysterectomy and has discussed injections
Devils_Advocate
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Endometriosis UK
5 months ago
Ft3 test
Would you test ft3 6-8 weeks after being on the desired dose of t3 medication to see if you are optimal or need to increase?
Would you test ft3 6-8 weeks after being on the desired dose of t3 medication to see if you are optimal or need to increase?
PinkSkittles
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
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Advice on raising NDT
Following on from my post on 26/02/24, my symptoms got worse (increased number of anxiety attacks and unable to cope with pain in head/neck and upper back) and the GP didn't have any ideas, so I saw a thyroid specialist recommended by thyroid UK in April. The doctor had my blood tests done and these
Following on from my post on 26/02/24, my symptoms got worse (increased number of anxiety attacks and unable to cope with pain in head/neck and upper back) and the GP didn't have any ideas, so I saw a thyroid specialist recommended by thyroid UK in April. The doctor had my blood tests done and these
SarrahMay
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Reference ranges
NHS use a range of 7.86 - 14.41 pmol/L when measuring t4. However, every time I've had a private test they use much higher reference ranges of roughly 12-22 pmol/L. Even weirder, my t4 always comes back much lower when NHS tested, and higher when privately. Therefore, it always comes back within range
NHS use a range of 7.86 - 14.41 pmol/L when measuring t4. However, every time I've had a private test they use much higher reference ranges of roughly 12-22 pmol/L. Even weirder, my t4 always comes back much lower when NHS tested, and higher when privately. Therefore, it always comes back within range
katyy94x
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Repost results
Im taking teva levothyroxine 100mcgThybon t3, 15mcg, split 3 x 5mcg dose Magnesium glycinate 650mg Vit D3,k2 mk-7, 5000iu Any advice very much appreciated 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
Im taking teva levothyroxine 100mcgThybon t3, 15mcg, split 3 x 5mcg dose Magnesium glycinate 650mg Vit D3,k2 mk-7, 5000iu Any advice very much appreciated 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
Geegee777
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
AArrrgghhh latest bloods,
So following on from GP, sneaky GP posts following months of feeling rubbish, stressed, angry, anxiety through the roof, mood so low keep randomly crying . Bloods last year TSH 0.01 and FT4 21.6 (12-22) , explained about T3 suppressing TSH but Sneaky GP reduced meds . Have felt awful as my being MIA
So following on from GP, sneaky GP posts following months of feeling rubbish, stressed, angry, anxiety through the roof, mood so low keep randomly crying . Bloods last year TSH 0.01 and FT4 21.6 (12-22) , explained about T3 suppressing TSH but Sneaky GP reduced meds . Have felt awful as my being MIA
Polo22
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Thyroid test results - 15 wks pregnant
[i]Please see results and my comments below. Appreciate some advice, particularly on the vitamin levels. MT x[/i] [i] [/i]
[u]Inflammation [/u]
CRP HS
3.510 mg/L (Range: < 3) - [i]no idea why this is raised[/i]
[u]Iron Status [/u]
Ferritin
40.60 ug/L (Range: 30 - 169) - [
[i]Please see results and my comments below. Appreciate some advice, particularly on the vitamin levels. MT x[/i] [i] [/i]
[u]Inflammation [/u]
CRP HS
3.510 mg/L (Range: < 3) - [i]no idea why this is raised[/i]
[u]Iron Status [/u]
Ferritin
40.60 ug/L (Range: 30 - 169) - [
Molly161018
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
finally added blood work. What’s a good % + ratio?
As suggested, I finally got round to filling in my blood work. What’s a good percentage and what’s a good ratio? Thanks TSH 5.19 mIU/L (0.35 - 5.00) 104.1% Free T4 (fT4) 12.5 pmol/L (9.00 - 22.00) 26.9% Free T3 (fT3) 4 pmol/L (2.40 - 6.00) 44.4% T4:T3 Ratio 3.125  Thyroglobulin Antbodies (TgAb) 
As suggested, I finally got round to filling in my blood work. What’s a good percentage and what’s a good ratio? Thanks TSH 5.19 mIU/L (0.35 - 5.00) 104.1% Free T4 (fT4) 12.5 pmol/L (9.00 - 22.00) 26.9% Free T3 (fT3) 4 pmol/L (2.40 - 6.00) 44.4% T4:T3 Ratio 3.125  Thyroglobulin Antbodies (TgAb) 
Jgoodwin977
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
I had a medical crisis, I didn't die, I wonder why
Last summer I had a medical emergency. The odds were it would kill me but I survived with few life threatening consequences. The problems I had are commonly fatal for 80 year old men. There is a message in my experience which I hope to share with you in this article. It is a bit longer than most
Last summer I had a medical emergency. The odds were it would kill me but I survived with few life threatening consequences. The problems I had are commonly fatal for 80 year old men. There is a message in my experience which I hope to share with you in this article. It is a bit longer than most
nash2
Partner
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Living with Fatty Liver and NASH
5 months ago
Ferritin
Long time Hashimoto's here. Why do we need to check ferritin, and how is it different than checking iron? Thank you.
Long time Hashimoto's here. Why do we need to check ferritin, and how is it different than checking iron? Thank you.
BorzoiGalgo
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Twins, HCG did anyone get a faint line initially on first pregnancy test?
Just curious, we transferred 2 embryos ivf and I really want twins. Tested today but received a faint line - positive though.. I’ve been reading on here the lines are darker with twins. How true is this? I’ve only started to feel symptoms today since returning from Testing so I’m guessing hormones kicking
Just curious, we transferred 2 embryos ivf and I really want twins. Tested today but received a faint line - positive though.. I’ve been reading on here the lines are darker with twins. How true is this? I’ve only started to feel symptoms today since returning from Testing so I’m guessing hormones kicking
Twinbelgium
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Fertility Network UK - Pregnancy Support
5 months ago
creatinine/Albumin
Recently I had an UTI and while I was at the doctor we did a Urine sample. My creatinine/albumin ratio was 62 - normal is 0-29. Could this be due to the UTI? I am anxious now. I am prediabetic, have white coat syndrome, and lipid issues though my "ratio" is good. Do I need to cut way down on my
Recently I had an UTI and while I was at the doctor we did a Urine sample. My creatinine/albumin ratio was 62 - normal is 0-29. Could this be due to the UTI? I am anxious now. I am prediabetic, have white coat syndrome, and lipid issues though my "ratio" is good. Do I need to cut way down on my
OldTownhammock
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Kidney Disease
5 months ago
mirena /fsh levels
Hi does anyone know if having the mirena coil affects fsh levels ? mine is really high 85IU/L Surely this cannot be right Thanks In advance Tina
Hi does anyone know if having the mirena coil affects fsh levels ? mine is really high 85IU/L Surely this cannot be right Thanks In advance Tina
Smiley2022
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Endometriosis UK
5 months ago
CKD diagnosis
hi there first post. Concerned about my kidney function/possible CKD. I am a nurse and regularly keep track of my urine but have noted protein and haematuria +++ on each test strip for atleast 12 months now. (I know I know I put it off!) I have now had kidney function and HBA1c bloods along with a load
hi there first post. Concerned about my kidney function/possible CKD. I am a nurse and regularly keep track of my urine but have noted protein and haematuria +++ on each test strip for atleast 12 months now. (I know I know I put it off!) I have now had kidney function and HBA1c bloods along with a load
Hannahbanana217
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Early CKD Support
5 months ago
Wild Variations in Body Temperature
Since I started T3/T4 combination therapy last summer I have been tracking my BP, heart rate and body temperature (orally). I am currently on T3 only and my body temperature fluctuates massively. For example yesterday; 0725: 35.5 0816: 35.4 0927: 35.5 1041: 35.3 1508: 35.3 1602: 35.8 1831: 35.9
Since I started T3/T4 combination therapy last summer I have been tracking my BP, heart rate and body temperature (orally). I am currently on T3 only and my body temperature fluctuates massively. For example yesterday; 0725: 35.5 0816: 35.4 0927: 35.5 1041: 35.3 1508: 35.3 1602: 35.8 1831: 35.9
joey82
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Do I need increase in thyroxine dose?
I have struggled with hypothyroid symptoms all my life (always cold, always hungry, always tired, weight gain etc.) but was always told by my GP that all I needed to do was diet and exercise. Nobody listened to me when I told them that I was already doing that - I suppose it's easier to assume overeating
I have struggled with hypothyroid symptoms all my life (always cold, always hungry, always tired, weight gain etc.) but was always told by my GP that all I needed to do was diet and exercise. Nobody listened to me when I told them that I was already doing that - I suppose it's easier to assume overeating
Annista
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Fatigue, anemia, blood test results
Would anyone give their interpretation of the following blood test results (ref.range in the brackets and those out of the ranges in bold letters)? ALAT 19 (<34) ASAT 22 (15-35) GGT 9 (9-36)
FERRITIN 4,2 (10-204)
B12 340 (138-652) HEMOGRAM: Hb 132 (121-150) Hct 42,5% (37-45%) WBC
Would anyone give their interpretation of the following blood test results (ref.range in the brackets and those out of the ranges in bold letters)? ALAT 19 (<34) ASAT 22 (15-35) GGT 9 (9-36)
FERRITIN 4,2 (10-204)
B12 340 (138-652) HEMOGRAM: Hb 132 (121-150) Hct 42,5% (37-45%) WBC
Nipitiri
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Urine dipstick test showing bilirubin and luckosites past trace🤔
As many of you members will know I've not been taking the T4 teva the endocrinologist prescribed me on Dec 27th I did try it again, but again developed the awful side effects (she herself wrote in a report this lady is intolerant to both T4, T3 teva and other thyroid medication she as been on)I discontinued
As many of you members will know I've not been taking the T4 teva the endocrinologist prescribed me on Dec 27th I did try it again, but again developed the awful side effects (she herself wrote in a report this lady is intolerant to both T4, T3 teva and other thyroid medication she as been on)I discontinued
birkie
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Followed advice here, now need help with understanding results
Hi, I’ve learned more here in the last year or so than I’ve ever learned from doctors. I’ve also come to know that I’ve probably been on too low of a Synthroid dosage for far too long. I am hypothyroid with Hashimoto’s since 2005 or 2006. I had a goiter on my parathyroid and had surgery to remove
Hi, I’ve learned more here in the last year or so than I’ve ever learned from doctors. I’ve also come to know that I’ve probably been on too low of a Synthroid dosage for far too long. I am hypothyroid with Hashimoto’s since 2005 or 2006. I had a goiter on my parathyroid and had surgery to remove
Sunsetzzs
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
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