Experiences with

Thyroid abnormalities

Hello I would appreciate some advice about my thyroid test results, I seem to have normal TSH, elevated fT4 and low fT3. What does it mean? I’m female, 45 years old. I home tested with Cerascreen but will push for full thyroid tests from my Dr. The blood tests I had with them recently only measured

My Functional Dr has ordered some tests to be done. Thyroid Profile 2 and D102 DNA test. I would appreciate a reminder on the best time to test, and as I take my thyroxine in the evening, should I leave a gap between taking it and the blood test Thanks

Hi all been an onlooker for some time and I am in need of some assistance, I will try to keep this as short as possible but sorry if I ramble on. I was admitted to hospital in May22 after a routine checkup as I was not feeling quit right this quickly unfolded into the dreaded widow maker heart attack

Hi, recently diagnosed with a non toxic multi nodular goitre. My bloods are all normal so I have been told I don’t need surgery. I am really suffering with exceptionally dry throats that end up feeling like I’m swallowing grit for a few days and then it passes but comes back a few weeks later. Is this

Hello, I have really bad underactive thyroid symptoms and just started medication. I have been listening to some podcasts and T2 has been mentioned. Has anyone looked into this? Thank you.

Hello, My partner was diagnosed with Graves when he was 25. He had a total thyroidectomy and multiple eye surgeries due swelling in his eyes. He has struggled with his appearance ever since (34 now) as he just want his old eyes back. Are there any other men in this group that have and advice or would

I have been taking these new Vencamil Thyroxine from my Underactive Thyroid for a month and can I had been wondering how come I have started getting alot of muscle pain in whole body, especially legs and feet along with that when I wake up in mornings I struggle because even after 12 hours sleep I can

Hi I had my thyroid removed 4 weeks ago. I have now received my pathology results, and seen my consultant. They found an incidental unifocal papillary carcinoma (2.4mm) (following total thyroid removal). I have been told that it is unlikely there is anything further to be done, but have to wait 2-

Hi can anyone tell me about ultrasound measurements of the thyroid gland at all please.

Following a long history of hypothyroidism from 2020, that I've posted about previously, I then went hyperthyroid sometime after Jan 2023 and my next annual bloodtest in Jan 2024. Prior to this I'd not had a Trab test on any of my blood tests. In October last year, I was apparently tested and my Trab

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the Thyroid Clinic, Bristol. I think replies will be closed for this post so I'd appreciate any messages about your experiences. Many thanks.

I have been hypothyroid for over thirty years, taking both lyothyronine and levothyroxine, recently i got the diagnosis of myeloma, a blood plasma cancer. I am quite anxious as to how the medication for myeloma could affect the thyroid ones. Also any advice would be much appreciated

Hello, I’ve been on ERFA for 2 years now and feel better than on levothyroxine, I’m struggling with all the blood tests and thyroid reports I need to pay for every 2-3 months on top of the meds. can someone send me a message of where you buy ERFA directly? Thank you 🤩

Hello .I'm omar from Ethiopia I joined this channel to know more about tyroid issue. One week ago I visited a clinic to more about health I didn't feel any problem but for check up since I'm so skinny and eat a lot but getting any weight I was going ask that question" he said I have to check you tyroid

Hi I am looking for recommendations for an endocrinologist preferably in or close to South Wales. If there is no one in the area then Nottinghamshire area is also good. I was diagnosed with Overactive Thyroid and Graves disease in 2020 and went in to remission, I then relapsed in Oct 24. My GP and

Thyroid UK has a Support Network which consists of a mixture of local support groups; email support and telephone support. To find out more visit https://thyroiduk.org/get-support/thyroid-uk-support/thyroid-uk-support-network/

Hi, I've just been reading on another post about side effects from thyroid medication, and its got me a little concerned. I currently have an over active thyroid, but unfortunately I reacted badly to carbimazole and had to stop it after 3 days as it had significantly reduced my white blood count. This

Hi everyone, I have my thyroid bloodtest appointment at the docs booked for 9:30am would you say this is too late in the morning or ok? I know to not take levo before the test and don't eat before it. Thanks.

Even though I wrap up in thermals, my body still feels as cold as ice on the inside along with my skin.

This paper is not very helpful to us in terms of advancing treatment. But it might be of interest and help in understanding what goes on. It is all too easy to read, then repeat terms like "receptor" and yet have next to no visualisation of what they are! Or you can scroll through, view the pictures