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Just started Eltroxin
Hi everyone and thanks for reading. After having to go private I have been prescribed T4 50 mg. my thyroid has been struggling almost 3 years and iv suffered a lot with no headway from GP and an Endo. My results have been fluctuating. Latest TSH 3.22 (0.27-4.20) FT3 4.1 (3.1-6.8) FT4 11.5 (
Hi everyone and thanks for reading. After having to go private I have been prescribed T4 50 mg. my thyroid has been struggling almost 3 years and iv suffered a lot with no headway from GP and an Endo. My results have been fluctuating. Latest TSH 3.22 (0.27-4.20) FT3 4.1 (3.1-6.8) FT4 11.5 (
FoxyTed
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Bloods Results
Hi 👋 Please can anyone tell me if they see anything 'abnormal' or concerning about my below latest Blood results from 01/05/24? My GP Surgery says that apart from my TSH result, they're all 'normal'. Background: I am Hypo (Hashimotos) for 13 years. Late diagnosis & undertreated the entire time - and
Hi 👋 Please can anyone tell me if they see anything 'abnormal' or concerning about my below latest Blood results from 01/05/24? My GP Surgery says that apart from my TSH result, they're all 'normal'. Background: I am Hypo (Hashimotos) for 13 years. Late diagnosis & undertreated the entire time - and
RhianR
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Has anyone had this? Desperate for answers
for about 2 months now I can feel my thyroid is swollen - I had blood tests by doctors and confirmed that my hormone levels are normal and thyroid is functioning. I then had an ultra sound which said that my thyroid was ‘diffuesly enlarged’ and that I also had ‘tiny cysts’ I have now been referred
for about 2 months now I can feel my thyroid is swollen - I had blood tests by doctors and confirmed that my hormone levels are normal and thyroid is functioning. I then had an ultra sound which said that my thyroid was ‘diffuesly enlarged’ and that I also had ‘tiny cysts’ I have now been referred
Bobble123
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
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Well I never expected that , Endo appointment Thursday at 5 pm
So I am in Liverpool, I have asked 4 times over the last 3 or 4 years for a referral nand refused each time. Following on from Sneaky GP saga, GP lying that I consented to reduction in meds in November. I asked for her entry in my notes to be removed as it was incorrect and it has not been. They refuse
So I am in Liverpool, I have asked 4 times over the last 3 or 4 years for a referral nand refused each time. Following on from Sneaky GP saga, GP lying that I consented to reduction in meds in November. I asked for her entry in my notes to be removed as it was incorrect and it has not been. They refuse
Polo22
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Thyroid UK
20 days ago
Feeling like something stuck in my throat on swallowing - any thoughts please
Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone else had experienced the same thing ? I guess it is down to some issue in my thyroid - but there are no visual lumps externally, just this weird sensation on swallowing. It started in March . Three weeks ago I have had annual bloods by GP and as my TSH is suppressed
Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone else had experienced the same thing ? I guess it is down to some issue in my thyroid - but there are no visual lumps externally, just this weird sensation on swallowing. It started in March . Three weeks ago I have had annual bloods by GP and as my TSH is suppressed
GratingCarrots
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Thyroid UK
20 days ago
IGF-1 Blood Test
I have had the results of my IGF-1 blood test. It’s 26.4nmol/L. The endo has said he thinks it’s because I’m over medicated with my thyroid medication. He’s arranged an OGTT. I’m currently on 75mcg T4 and 10mcg T3. I recently lowered the dose from 100mcg/10mcg. I had been on that dose for a long time
I have had the results of my IGF-1 blood test. It’s 26.4nmol/L. The endo has said he thinks it’s because I’m over medicated with my thyroid medication. He’s arranged an OGTT. I’m currently on 75mcg T4 and 10mcg T3. I recently lowered the dose from 100mcg/10mcg. I had been on that dose for a long time
AppleOrchard
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Thyroid UK
20 days ago
Update after GP call
Had my call with the GP that I mentioned in my last posts. That was a bit of a disaster, although not as bad as it could have been. She did not read my notes or blood test results before the call. She asked me about symptoms, but was only concerned about weight gain and dry skin. I had already gone
Had my call with the GP that I mentioned in my last posts. That was a bit of a disaster, although not as bad as it could have been. She did not read my notes or blood test results before the call. She asked me about symptoms, but was only concerned about weight gain and dry skin. I had already gone
Heappestre
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
lost in translation...
Increased fT4 concentrations in patients using levothyroxine without complete suppression of TSH
Authors: Heleen I Jansen et al . 2023 https://ec.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/ec/12/4/EC-22-0538.xml I found this study ....it's not from endocrinologists , it was done by Lab researchers
Increased fT4 concentrations in patients using levothyroxine without complete suppression of TSH
Authors: Heleen I Jansen et al . 2023 https://ec.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/ec/12/4/EC-22-0538.xml I found this study ....it's not from endocrinologists , it was done by Lab researchers
tattybogle
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Thyroid UK
21 days ago
Success with GP - for now
Just had an appointment with my GP and after lots of persuasion and me quoting NICE guidelines at him, he's agreed to reinstate my previous daily 100mcg Levo. 🥳This does come with the condition of reassessing in 6-8 weeks after bloods done. (I'll cross that bridge when I get there) I got the usual
Just had an appointment with my GP and after lots of persuasion and me quoting NICE guidelines at him, he's agreed to reinstate my previous daily 100mcg Levo. 🥳This does come with the condition of reassessing in 6-8 weeks after bloods done. (I'll cross that bridge when I get there) I got the usual
Jingley
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Normal TSH, but High FT4?
Hi everyone, Despite two endocrinologists confirming my thyroid is 'normal', I'm experiencing symptoms of an overactive thyroid like sweating, anxiety, and weight issues. My recent blood tests show a TSH of 1.58 mIU/L (optimal) but an FT4 of 24.4 pmol/L, which the lab deems high. I've heard that reference
Hi everyone, Despite two endocrinologists confirming my thyroid is 'normal', I'm experiencing symptoms of an overactive thyroid like sweating, anxiety, and weight issues. My recent blood tests show a TSH of 1.58 mIU/L (optimal) but an FT4 of 24.4 pmol/L, which the lab deems high. I've heard that reference
MrMacast
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Sublingual to Swallowing Levo/T3 - My Grand Experiment n=1 - the results are in!
I am planning to update on my latest blood test results, but first I’m going to report back on my grand experiment - Switching from sublingual to swallowing my thyroid hormones. |
*****EXPERIMENT SET UP*****
I have been taking sublingual since diagnosed in Aug ‘22 at which time my TSH was 85
I am planning to update on my latest blood test results, but first I’m going to report back on my grand experiment - Switching from sublingual to swallowing my thyroid hormones. |
*****EXPERIMENT SET UP*****
I have been taking sublingual since diagnosed in Aug ‘22 at which time my TSH was 85
FallingInReverse
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Thyroid UK
22 days ago
When to take Lio before blood test?
Hiya, sorry I have not posted for a while. It is a familiar story alas: hypo symptoms on Levo alone became very bad, eventually got referral to endo, started Liothyronine (T3) trial in Oct 2021, worked great, hypo symptoms improved rapidly. But now TSH is below range and my endo wants to reduce Lio
Hiya, sorry I have not posted for a while. It is a familiar story alas: hypo symptoms on Levo alone became very bad, eventually got referral to endo, started Liothyronine (T3) trial in Oct 2021, worked great, hypo symptoms improved rapidly. But now TSH is below range and my endo wants to reduce Lio
Chr6
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Thyroid UK
22 days ago
Hoping for advice
I have a blood test at 9 am today and took my tablet at 5.45 am by mistake. If I refrain from breakfast, will this at least help or is there no point now and should I eat as normal? Also, what will it affect, the TSH, T3 or T4 or all of them? My GP doesn’t normally test like this (he added it on
I have a blood test at 9 am today and took my tablet at 5.45 am by mistake. If I refrain from breakfast, will this at least help or is there no point now and should I eat as normal? Also, what will it affect, the TSH, T3 or T4 or all of them? My GP doesn’t normally test like this (he added it on
Sailing14
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Thyroid UK
22 days ago
A little advice please
following on from my last post where my blood tests showed low tsh (following protocols) I was called into the dr today. Dr wants me to drop to 50 one day 75 the next. I feel quite settled on 75. He took my blood pressure and pulse both of which were low. Should I try the lower dose to see what happens
following on from my last post where my blood tests showed low tsh (following protocols) I was called into the dr today. Dr wants me to drop to 50 one day 75 the next. I feel quite settled on 75. He took my blood pressure and pulse both of which were low. Should I try the lower dose to see what happens
Polarbear54321
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
results comparison - question around conversion…
hi there I have posted a few times in the past - more recently about my private dr suggesting T3 medication route. After getting advice on her I decided not to pursue that at this time and instead titrate my T4 / Levo up a step (from 50mcg to 75mcg daily) - have just done blood test after 8 weeks
hi there I have posted a few times in the past - more recently about my private dr suggesting T3 medication route. After getting advice on her I decided not to pursue that at this time and instead titrate my T4 / Levo up a step (from 50mcg to 75mcg daily) - have just done blood test after 8 weeks
Gosierunn
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Thyroid UK
24 days ago
New blood results
Hello All I've told my story here previously and wanted an opinion on recent blood results. Off Eltroxin since August '23 and had bloods done in January '24. TSH 1.11 (0.35 - 4.94) FT4 11.8 (9-19) No FT3 done TRAb very elevated, no number given. Graves confirmed again 57 years after surgery for
Hello All I've told my story here previously and wanted an opinion on recent blood results. Off Eltroxin since August '23 and had bloods done in January '24. TSH 1.11 (0.35 - 4.94) FT4 11.8 (9-19) No FT3 done TRAb very elevated, no number given. Graves confirmed again 57 years after surgery for
Agho
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Husbands results
I screen shot this as I had to start a new feed off my old one.Previous bloods 3 months ago TSH 1.8 [0.57-3.6] FT4 8.6 [7.8-14]
I screen shot this as I had to start a new feed off my old one.Previous bloods 3 months ago TSH 1.8 [0.57-3.6] FT4 8.6 [7.8-14]
carolinegodlonton
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Full vitamin blood test
HI all Just had yet another pointless conversation with my doctor . Can someone tell me where i can get a full vitamin blood test to do at home please. I think i may be lacking something as i have joint aches and terrible mid evening slumps but my GPs answer is to resume taking Sertraline....i feel
HI all Just had yet another pointless conversation with my doctor . Can someone tell me where i can get a full vitamin blood test to do at home please. I think i may be lacking something as i have joint aches and terrible mid evening slumps but my GPs answer is to resume taking Sertraline....i feel
Gyp101
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Advice please on latest results after dose decrease
Dear all, for the last 3 months I've been taking 112 levo (eutirox) and 10ml T3 Liotir (liquid). A slight reduction from the 125 levo I was taking when I last posted.My results (using protocol advised here) are as follows: Ft3 2.92 (2.30-4.20) 3 x months ago on 125 levo - 3.18 Ft4 0.93 (0.89-1.76)
Dear all, for the last 3 months I've been taking 112 levo (eutirox) and 10ml T3 Liotir (liquid). A slight reduction from the 125 levo I was taking when I last posted.My results (using protocol advised here) are as follows: Ft3 2.92 (2.30-4.20) 3 x months ago on 125 levo - 3.18 Ft4 0.93 (0.89-1.76)
Sandytango
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
TSH slowly creeping back up.
I’ve been here before (the forum) but lost all my logon details so I’ve re-registered. I’m hitting the usual brick wall with my GP, so I’ll try once more before I do something I’m unhappy about,but I’m getting desperate. Briefly, my TSH is slowly increasing. By which I mean that my most recent results
I’ve been here before (the forum) but lost all my logon details so I’ve re-registered. I’m hitting the usual brick wall with my GP, so I’ll try once more before I do something I’m unhappy about,but I’m getting desperate. Briefly, my TSH is slowly increasing. By which I mean that my most recent results
Croixblanches
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
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