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Intermittent fasting affecting thyroid values
For the last few months (around 4), I’ve been doing intermittent fasting, because I’ve read about the benefits of taking a break from eating. I eat for about 8 hours and fast for around 16 hours. My latest thyroid test results have shown a slight decrease in both FT4 and FT3. I’ve read somewhere that
For the last few months (around 4), I’ve been doing intermittent fasting, because I’ve read about the benefits of taking a break from eating. I eat for about 8 hours and fast for around 16 hours. My latest thyroid test results have shown a slight decrease in both FT4 and FT3. I’ve read somewhere that
Alex_p
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients in Wales, UK with resistance to thyroid hormone β (RTHβ): a linked-record cohort study
Resistance to thyroid hormone β is one of those subjects that keeps cropping up - but all too rarely seems to move forward meaningfully. This appears to be a very interesting study. And so good to see it come from Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Cambridge and Dublin. [i]
Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality
Resistance to thyroid hormone β is one of those subjects that keeps cropping up - but all too rarely seems to move forward meaningfully. This appears to be a very interesting study. And so good to see it come from Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Cambridge and Dublin. [i]
Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality
helvella
Thyroid UK
in
Thyroid UK
9 months ago
T3 medication lowering FT4 - causing worsening of symptoms
When taking T3 medication (plus T4) it drops your FT4. Has anyone found that this drop in FT4 made them feel worse ie feeling more depressed and fatigue/energy even worse (or have you read about this happening to anyone)? Did you have to increase your T4 medication to get your FT4 up higher in the
When taking T3 medication (plus T4) it drops your FT4. Has anyone found that this drop in FT4 made them feel worse ie feeling more depressed and fatigue/energy even worse (or have you read about this happening to anyone)? Did you have to increase your T4 medication to get your FT4 up higher in the
PinkSkittles
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
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T3 and taking supplements
Hello you clever people! I'm sure this question has been answered before but since started taking combo of T4/T3 in Dec 23 just wondering when best to take my supplements. I used D3/K2 better You spray+also take B complex, magnesium, selenium, zinc+cod Liver oil. I take T3 with Levo@7am then T3 at 2pm
Hello you clever people! I'm sure this question has been answered before but since started taking combo of T4/T3 in Dec 23 just wondering when best to take my supplements. I used D3/K2 better You spray+also take B complex, magnesium, selenium, zinc+cod Liver oil. I take T3 with Levo@7am then T3 at 2pm
Lottyplum
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Endo declined request to up T3
Results 14/02/24 Free T4 (fT4) 16.7 pmol/L (12 - 22) 47.0% Free T3 (fT3) 4.9 pmol/L (3.1 - 6.8) 48.6% I took slowDragon advice, told Endo some improvment but still symptoms & asked for slight increase of 5mg T3, Endo replied Thyroid function normal continue on 10mg Liothyronine. I plan to reply
Results 14/02/24 Free T4 (fT4) 16.7 pmol/L (12 - 22) 47.0% Free T3 (fT3) 4.9 pmol/L (3.1 - 6.8) 48.6% I took slowDragon advice, told Endo some improvment but still symptoms & asked for slight increase of 5mg T3, Endo replied Thyroid function normal continue on 10mg Liothyronine. I plan to reply
Klawd
in
Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Low TSH
I have Hashimoto's and my TSH is 0.07 (0.27 -4.2 ) if it goes much lower what will happen to my health my
T4
is 19.2 (12-22). This blood
test
was done on 22nd June 2023, the one before was TSH 0.79 and T4 17.1
I have Hashimoto's and my TSH is 0.07 (0.27 -4.2 ) if it goes much lower what will happen to my health my
T4
is 19.2 (12-22). This blood
test
was done on 22nd June 2023, the one before was TSH 0.79 and T4 17.1
Loopyloo243
in
Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Are my bloods ‘normal no action’? I don’t feel normal!
Hi everyone, I have posted once before but afraid I don’t prioritise looking after myself and haven’t got very far with pushing my GP or understanding anything. My GP says my bloods are normal on thyroid tests and Iron and I don’t need any treatment. I don’t feel normal at all though not sure if
Hi everyone, I have posted once before but afraid I don’t prioritise looking after myself and haven’t got very far with pushing my GP or understanding anything. My GP says my bloods are normal on thyroid tests and Iron and I don’t need any treatment. I don’t feel normal at all though not sure if
Jellyboots
in
Thyroid UK
9 months ago
T4 in Levo v T4 in NDT
Taking NDT I have often wondered how long the T4 in NDT starts to work and how. In Levo everyone states six weeks before it starts to work. Does anyone have a clue it could be interesting but I cannot find any information on it.
Taking NDT I have often wondered how long the T4 in NDT starts to work and how. In Levo everyone states six weeks before it starts to work. Does anyone have a clue it could be interesting but I cannot find any information on it.
Brightness14
in
Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Update confused and getting worse
However my Thyroid blood
test
were not normal. My results were: T3 2.97
T4
23.7 TSH 2.49 He said that he will write to my GP telling him to prescribe T3 for me.
However my Thyroid blood
test
were not normal. My results were: T3 2.97
T4
23.7 TSH 2.49 He said that he will write to my GP telling him to prescribe T3 for me.
12stkeepgoing
in
Thyroid UK
3 months ago
T4 and T3 split dosing
For those who are on T4 / T3 combination therapy, please can you share your regime and also what were your symptoms before and after splitting ?Thank you in advance.
For those who are on T4 / T3 combination therapy, please can you share your regime and also what were your symptoms before and after splitting ?Thank you in advance.
Lavender-Blue
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
How often to increase t3
I started on 6.25 mcg of t3 and increased by 6.25 every 5-7 days. I've been on 31.25 mcg for 2 weeks now and feel exactly the same= dreadful. Shall I keep increasing or wait? I'm also taking 50 mcg of t4. I'm monitoring and taking iron, b12 and vitamin d. I was also taking selenium but stopped now.
I started on 6.25 mcg of t3 and increased by 6.25 every 5-7 days. I've been on 31.25 mcg for 2 weeks now and feel exactly the same= dreadful. Shall I keep increasing or wait? I'm also taking 50 mcg of t4. I'm monitoring and taking iron, b12 and vitamin d. I was also taking selenium but stopped now.
PinkSkittles
in
Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Switching from Combination T3/T4 to Armour
Hello everyone. I wonder if anyone can give me any hints or tips to make the change smoothly. I will be going from 75mcg Levo and 10 mcg Lio daily to 2 grains of Armour. Your help is appreciated. Thanks.
Hello everyone. I wonder if anyone can give me any hints or tips to make the change smoothly. I will be going from 75mcg Levo and 10 mcg Lio daily to 2 grains of Armour. Your help is appreciated. Thanks.
Piglet1956
in
Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Going from NDT to T3 - advice please
Hi from a chilly England. I have been paying privately for NDT (2.5 grains daily) for some time now. For the briefest moment I was prescribed Armour NDT but the regulators prevented my GP from continuing this so as all they would offer me was T4, I paid privately for NDT for a decade. My finances have
Hi from a chilly England. I have been paying privately for NDT (2.5 grains daily) for some time now. For the briefest moment I was prescribed Armour NDT but the regulators prevented my GP from continuing this so as all they would offer me was T4, I paid privately for NDT for a decade. My finances have
JadisFox
in
Thyroid UK
2 months ago
is a low heart rate cause to be concerned?
Hi all, I’m on 100mcg Levo and 20mcg compounded IR T3 split through out the day and my resting heart rate is 50bpm. it used to be 55bpm and I’m not sure why it’s dropped. Is this a reason for concern or indication of undermedicated ? I’ve attached my results from end of January where I posted on
Hi all, I’m on 100mcg Levo and 20mcg compounded IR T3 split through out the day and my resting heart rate is 50bpm. it used to be 55bpm and I’m not sure why it’s dropped. Is this a reason for concern or indication of undermedicated ? I’ve attached my results from end of January where I posted on
Thyroid_mum
in
Thyroid UK
2 months ago
approachable private endo preferably south essex
hi there I am looking for recommendations for private endocrinologist who is understanding and open to trying t3/ combination therapy. I live in south Essex and am disabled so preferably local but willing to consider online or to travel a bit. Bonus if they are also an nhs endo. I have the list from
hi there I am looking for recommendations for private endocrinologist who is understanding and open to trying t3/ combination therapy. I live in south Essex and am disabled so preferably local but willing to consider online or to travel a bit. Bonus if they are also an nhs endo. I have the list from
TheaW
in
Thyroid UK
2 months ago
help -does ferritin rise in 6months - mine went from 35 to 134 but not sure liver issues - please see recent results am I over medication??
crp is normal and White blood cells low for third month on high dose of t4 112mcg and 35 T3 results 24 hours after
t4
and 11 hours after t3 xx Re ferritin - last
test
6 months ago was 35 not on supplement at all but eating beef small amount most days for a month but I think this is a false
crp is normal and White blood cells low for third month on high dose of t4 112mcg and 35 T3 results 24 hours after
t4
and 11 hours after t3 xx Re ferritin - last
test
6 months ago was 35 not on supplement at all but eating beef small amount most days for a month but I think this is a false
Chouchou1234
in
Thyroid UK
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
in
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
in
Thyroid UK
2 months ago
FT3/FT4 Ratio Question
Using https://thyroid.chingkerrs.online/ But don't know what the results of my T4:T3 Ratio mean? Are there high or low 'ranges' one should be concerned about? TSH 0.016 mIU/L (0.45 - 4.50) -10.7% Free T4 (fT4) 1.41 pmol/L (0.82 - 1.77) 62.1% Free T3 (fT3) 2.7 pmol/L (2.0 - 4.4) 29.2%
T4:T3
Using https://thyroid.chingkerrs.online/ But don't know what the results of my T4:T3 Ratio mean? Are there high or low 'ranges' one should be concerned about? TSH 0.016 mIU/L (0.45 - 4.50) -10.7% Free T4 (fT4) 1.41 pmol/L (0.82 - 1.77) 62.1% Free T3 (fT3) 2.7 pmol/L (2.0 - 4.4) 29.2%
T4:T3
clethe
in
Thyroid UK
2 months ago
new to NHS in Northern Ireland
Hi there. Moved to NI two years ago. The local GP won't prescribe anything other than T4 and won't refer to an endocrinologist. Does anyone in Belfast know an NHS or private endocrinologist who is open-minded to using T3 as a supplement to the T4 therapies? I'm feeling poorly and they just accept
Hi there. Moved to NI two years ago. The local GP won't prescribe anything other than T4 and won't refer to an endocrinologist. Does anyone in Belfast know an NHS or private endocrinologist who is open-minded to using T3 as a supplement to the T4 therapies? I'm feeling poorly and they just accept
BossaNovaBabe
in
Thyroid UK
2 months ago
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