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How should Levo dosing work - a 101 explanation needed please
sorry my brain is mush. I have read a lot of posts, tried Dr Google etc. I could do with a really basic explanation to help understand what my Endo is likely to talk about this week re: Levo dosing. what I think I know… Levo replaces what’s missing, T4. This results in lower TSH and higher T3 (assuming
sorry my brain is mush. I have read a lot of posts, tried Dr Google etc. I could do with a really basic explanation to help understand what my Endo is likely to talk about this week re: Levo dosing. what I think I know… Levo replaces what’s missing, T4. This results in lower TSH and higher T3 (assuming
N5girl
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
blood tests and vitamins advise, please
Hello. I just had my blood tests done. These are my results: TSH: 1,84 0,27-4,03 FT4: 17 11-22 FT3: 4,65 3,1-6,8 Vit D3: 18 30-70 vit B12: 382, 9
Hello. I just had my blood tests done. These are my results: TSH: 1,84 0,27-4,03 FT4: 17 11-22 FT3: 4,65 3,1-6,8 Vit D3: 18 30-70 vit B12: 382, 9
Giulia12
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
What does T4 do?
I've been treated for 25ish yrs for hypothyroid & take T4 & T3 (self sourced.) My TSH is suppressed, which makes perfect sense to my non medical slightly addled brain. Of course my previous GP didn't like it and because I refused to stop my T3, slowly took away my T4. I've been dealing with B12d for
I've been treated for 25ish yrs for hypothyroid & take T4 & T3 (self sourced.) My TSH is suppressed, which makes perfect sense to my non medical slightly addled brain. Of course my previous GP didn't like it and because I refused to stop my T3, slowly took away my T4. I've been dealing with B12d for
Enuffisenuf
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
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Advice needed re Hashimotos.
Hi, I would love to understand more about my thyroid. I’ve been on Levothyroxine since diagnosis some 20 years ago. It’s crept up to 175mcg last week. Here are my latest bloods from my GP. TSH 2.71 Free t4 14 Ferritin 84 Folic Acid 15.5 Vitamin D 95 I am on b12 injections and supplementing with
Hi, I would love to understand more about my thyroid. I’ve been on Levothyroxine since diagnosis some 20 years ago. It’s crept up to 175mcg last week. Here are my latest bloods from my GP. TSH 2.71 Free t4 14 Ferritin 84 Folic Acid 15.5 Vitamin D 95 I am on b12 injections and supplementing with
Artist23
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Endo changed meds - T3 only to T4/T3
For decades I've been on T3 only with various doses, for the last six years on 40mcg a day. I got called into the prescribing hospital yesterday & the head professor endo told me that I must change to 50mcg of T4 and 20mcg of T3 a day. I'm very nervous about how I will fare on that combination. This
For decades I've been on T3 only with various doses, for the last six years on 40mcg a day. I got called into the prescribing hospital yesterday & the head professor endo told me that I must change to 50mcg of T4 and 20mcg of T3 a day. I'm very nervous about how I will fare on that combination. This
marigold22
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
High Prolactin levels and increasing TSH ?
Do high prolactin levels indicate a failing thyroid ?
Please see below for my most recent blood test results :
TSH - 3.78 (0.27 - 4.2)
FT4 - 18.4 (12 - 22) FT3 - 6.3 (3.1 - 6.8) Cortisol (7:45 am) - 242 (133-537) DHEA 2.5 (0.26-11) Prolactin - 586 (102 - 496)** Vit D
Do high prolactin levels indicate a failing thyroid ?
Please see below for my most recent blood test results :
TSH - 3.78 (0.27 - 4.2)
FT4 - 18.4 (12 - 22) FT3 - 6.3 (3.1 - 6.8) Cortisol (7:45 am) - 242 (133-537) DHEA 2.5 (0.26-11) Prolactin - 586 (102 - 496)** Vit D
ShiningStar77
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Thyroid Blood Test Results
Hi finally had a private blood test I have Hashimoto’s, and I am taking 125mcg levothyroxine daily and have B12 injections every 10-12 weeks Taking D3/K2 supplement plus multivitamin, cod liver oil and vitamin C Any comments on results would be welcomed TSH on a GP blood test at slightly later
Hi finally had a private blood test I have Hashimoto’s, and I am taking 125mcg levothyroxine daily and have B12 injections every 10-12 weeks Taking D3/K2 supplement plus multivitamin, cod liver oil and vitamin C Any comments on results would be welcomed TSH on a GP blood test at slightly later
Polly8855
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Determined to get t4 & t3 tested by nhs
So, followed the different courses to pursue this issue. Finally found the right PALS to complain to. Explained to them all of how I have been stuck on a low dose of levothyroxine because my tsh was high normal. How the GP is blocked from even requesting a T4 test thus won't prescribe more. Quoted
So, followed the different courses to pursue this issue. Finally found the right PALS to complain to. Explained to them all of how I have been stuck on a low dose of levothyroxine because my tsh was high normal. How the GP is blocked from even requesting a T4 test thus won't prescribe more. Quoted
Obsdian
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
About to start IV Methylprednisone 500mg
Finally, after 9 months, they have diagnosed me with TED, after discounting Myasthenia Gravis, amongst many other things. I am Euthyroid, so my TSH, T4, T3 are in normal range, though my Thyroid Receptor Antibody blood test came back positive (though not that high 2.6). My MRI also implied TED. About
Finally, after 9 months, they have diagnosed me with TED, after discounting Myasthenia Gravis, amongst many other things. I am Euthyroid, so my TSH, T4, T3 are in normal range, though my Thyroid Receptor Antibody blood test came back positive (though not that high 2.6). My MRI also implied TED. About
Agh2001
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Can you help me interpret my results please
Hello I have been feeling very fatigued and generally unwell for well over a year now. I got blood tests last Sept and my TSH was 0.97 (0.35-5.00) and free t4 was 12.3 pmol/l (9.0-21.0) I have recently been feeling a lot worse and it was tested last week and TSH is 0.87 and free t4 10.3 pmol/l within
Hello I have been feeling very fatigued and generally unwell for well over a year now. I got blood tests last Sept and my TSH was 0.97 (0.35-5.00) and free t4 was 12.3 pmol/l (9.0-21.0) I have recently been feeling a lot worse and it was tested last week and TSH is 0.87 and free t4 10.3 pmol/l within
Flora100
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Thyroid UK
7 days ago
Bloods
So 8 weeks of 87.5 mcg one day 100 mcg the next.TSH 3.25, so have raised to 100 mcg daily,for 5 days and 87.5 mcg 2 days.Just 9 days into raise and feel heavy and lethargic,why do I feel worse with this raise ,when it really looks like I need raise.
So 8 weeks of 87.5 mcg one day 100 mcg the next.TSH 3.25, so have raised to 100 mcg daily,for 5 days and 87.5 mcg 2 days.Just 9 days into raise and feel heavy and lethargic,why do I feel worse with this raise ,when it really looks like I need raise.
susiebow
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Thyroid UK
8 months ago
Help please
Would anyone be able to recommend an endo in North Yorkshire? I've sent my GP lots of research about T3 and bradycardia and other heart problems because he's told me it's not necessary to test. So far he hasn't been in touch. He's also not happy about my TSH which he considers too low at 0.13. I've sent
Would anyone be able to recommend an endo in North Yorkshire? I've sent my GP lots of research about T3 and bradycardia and other heart problems because he's told me it's not necessary to test. So far he hasn't been in touch. He's also not happy about my TSH which he considers too low at 0.13. I've sent
foamfollower
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
Help with my next GP appointment
Hi everyone I have been on 50cm of Levo since June 3rd My first blood tests prior to taking medication were as follows TSH 110.64 ref range 0.35-6.5 T4 2.3 ref range 10.5-21 T3 1.2 ref range 3.5-6.5 after 7 weeks of medication I have had repeat bloods and I’m now at the following Same ranges
Hi everyone I have been on 50cm of Levo since June 3rd My first blood tests prior to taking medication were as follows TSH 110.64 ref range 0.35-6.5 T4 2.3 ref range 10.5-21 T3 1.2 ref range 3.5-6.5 after 7 weeks of medication I have had repeat bloods and I’m now at the following Same ranges
WallyOct1
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Hypothyroid & bone/liver bloods
Does being hypo affect your liver and bones blood work? If so, how? (High or low?) I am noticing that when I take thyroid medication it makes some bone/liver bloods abnormal (see below) Is that indicative of being over medicated? When I stop the medication my TSH sky rockets but my other levels normalise
Does being hypo affect your liver and bones blood work? If so, how? (High or low?) I am noticing that when I take thyroid medication it makes some bone/liver bloods abnormal (see below) Is that indicative of being over medicated? When I stop the medication my TSH sky rockets but my other levels normalise
Hidden
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
TSH level when on levothyroxine
Hi all, very quick question ahead of a GP appointment (first one since prescribed levothyroxine 2 years ago - initially 50 then moved up to 75). Thyroid blood tests then revealed although levels just in ranges, high antibodies so diagnosed Hashimoto’s. Had gone in to GP thinking was menopausal (age
Hi all, very quick question ahead of a GP appointment (first one since prescribed levothyroxine 2 years ago - initially 50 then moved up to 75). Thyroid blood tests then revealed although levels just in ranges, high antibodies so diagnosed Hashimoto’s. Had gone in to GP thinking was menopausal (age
HashiSiren
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
GP wants to put me on statins but reluctant to take due to underactive thyroid and liver issues
hi - I have an underactive thyroid / hashimotos. I’m on 100mg of Levothyroxine my latest results are TSH 0.034 FREE T3 4.6 FREE THYROXINE 17.7 My GP wanted to reduce my thyroxine but I actually feel good at the moment so he’s agreed to keep it at 100mg only after a bit of arguing and having
hi - I have an underactive thyroid / hashimotos. I’m on 100mg of Levothyroxine my latest results are TSH 0.034 FREE T3 4.6 FREE THYROXINE 17.7 My GP wanted to reduce my thyroxine but I actually feel good at the moment so he’s agreed to keep it at 100mg only after a bit of arguing and having
Fergus883782
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Should I increase T4 or T3?
Diagnosed with paroxysmal AFib in 2021 (in A&E), was on 75mcg Levo and 10mcg Liothyronine (not converting well from T4 to T3) Was doing ok with ranges of FT4 around 15 -17(12-22), FT3 around 5.2 -5.9 (3.1-6.8) and a suppressed TSH of around 0.1 – 0.005 (0.27-4.2). Was advised to drop T3 to 5mcg after
Diagnosed with paroxysmal AFib in 2021 (in A&E), was on 75mcg Levo and 10mcg Liothyronine (not converting well from T4 to T3) Was doing ok with ranges of FT4 around 15 -17(12-22), FT3 around 5.2 -5.9 (3.1-6.8) and a suppressed TSH of around 0.1 – 0.005 (0.27-4.2). Was advised to drop T3 to 5mcg after
elkewilliams
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Hyper or Hypo?!
Good morning, I am not going to rewrite my entire story as it’s in my bio, but basically I was diagnosed as hyperthyroid approx six weeks ago and commenced on 20mg Carbimazole daily. I tested positive for TPO’s but neg for TRAB. I was symptomatic of hyperthyroidism. I have just had my bloods redone
Good morning, I am not going to rewrite my entire story as it’s in my bio, but basically I was diagnosed as hyperthyroid approx six weeks ago and commenced on 20mg Carbimazole daily. I tested positive for TPO’s but neg for TRAB. I was symptomatic of hyperthyroidism. I have just had my bloods redone
Keri41
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Dose of Levo lowered
Hi, My GP lowered my thyroxine from 150mcg to 125 mcg as my TSH was 0.01 after the January blood test My TSH has been low for years. There was no discussion about how I felt and no option to stay on 150mcg. Results from Monitor my Health as GP refuses to test anything other than TSH! Both tests
Hi, My GP lowered my thyroxine from 150mcg to 125 mcg as my TSH was 0.01 after the January blood test My TSH has been low for years. There was no discussion about how I felt and no option to stay on 150mcg. Results from Monitor my Health as GP refuses to test anything other than TSH! Both tests
Lowestoft
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Help with thyroid results
Hi, I would appreciate any advice please. Just had some blood tests done as I am trying to find out why I am so tired. My TSH is 1.27, FT3 4.4, and FT4 13.5 My Free throxyine is the lowest it's ever been but TSH still 'normal'. I am cold and gaining weight. I don't feel good. Any advice on how
Hi, I would appreciate any advice please. Just had some blood tests done as I am trying to find out why I am so tired. My TSH is 1.27, FT3 4.4, and FT4 13.5 My Free throxyine is the lowest it's ever been but TSH still 'normal'. I am cold and gaining weight. I don't feel good. Any advice on how
RowanRed
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
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