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latest results & pericaridal effusion
currently on 75mcg of tirosint 6 days a week and 1 day 100mcg, also on NDT 1 1/4 grain. I do feel awful at the moment most days with extreme fatigue, hair loss, muscle weakness and spasms, pain. I have had terrible heart problems I already have PoTs but for the past year I have had pericardial
currently on 75mcg of tirosint 6 days a week and 1 day 100mcg, also on NDT 1 1/4 grain. I do feel awful at the moment most days with extreme fatigue, hair loss, muscle weakness and spasms, pain. I have had terrible heart problems I already have PoTs but for the past year I have had pericardial
Ajva
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
additional test results
Hi, After my initial blood tests (listed in my previous post) 2 weeks ago showed hypothyroidism and iron deficient anemia my gp ordered some additional tests to establish the cause. These were taken at 8:45am in the morning fasted. Please could you help me interpret what they mean? If they are ‘normal
Hi, After my initial blood tests (listed in my previous post) 2 weeks ago showed hypothyroidism and iron deficient anemia my gp ordered some additional tests to establish the cause. These were taken at 8:45am in the morning fasted. Please could you help me interpret what they mean? If they are ‘normal
Phoenix_24
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Stomach pains while taking Thyroxine
I have been taking Thyroxine for 18 months split twice a day.. in that time I have had bloating and stomach cramps. At present I am taking mercury pharma, I have tried wockhart, Accord and Vencamil.. all causing the same issues The last two nights I have taken T4 split morning and bedtime ( normally
I have been taking Thyroxine for 18 months split twice a day.. in that time I have had bloating and stomach cramps. At present I am taking mercury pharma, I have tried wockhart, Accord and Vencamil.. all causing the same issues The last two nights I have taken T4 split morning and bedtime ( normally
Bean101
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Thyroid UK
11 months ago
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Hi everyone, sorry have not been here for some time , have had a lot of unresolved health issues, am fighting with NHS and have been for a long time now , am still battling Sarcoidosis and am not being listened to by doctors and gp , but as its autoimmune and not thyroid related , can't go into it here
Hi everyone, sorry have not been here for some time , have had a lot of unresolved health issues, am fighting with NHS and have been for a long time now , am still battling Sarcoidosis and am not being listened to by doctors and gp , but as its autoimmune and not thyroid related , can't go into it here
Sweetpea1157
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Advice on latest test results please
My results below are from 19/1/24 and 26/3/24. I’m not using any thyroid meds and it would seem that my tsh is increasing while frees are decreasing. Any advice on what I should do would be welcome. 19/1/24 TSH: 2.77 (0.27-4.2) FT3:4.8 (3.1-6.8) FT4:14.3 (12-22) 26/3/24 - same ranges
My results below are from 19/1/24 and 26/3/24. I’m not using any thyroid meds and it would seem that my tsh is increasing while frees are decreasing. Any advice on what I should do would be welcome. 19/1/24 TSH: 2.77 (0.27-4.2) FT3:4.8 (3.1-6.8) FT4:14.3 (12-22) 26/3/24 - same ranges
Jamima
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
TSH and T4 readings
Hi All I’m new to the thyroid community on Health Unlocked and have a question. I was diagnosed with under active thyroid about two years ago and was put on 25 micrograms of Levothyroxine. My last test result was TSH 7.4 and T4 was 14. My gp won’t test T3 as he says it’s the T4 that’s important and
Hi All I’m new to the thyroid community on Health Unlocked and have a question. I was diagnosed with under active thyroid about two years ago and was put on 25 micrograms of Levothyroxine. My last test result was TSH 7.4 and T4 was 14. My gp won’t test T3 as he says it’s the T4 that’s important and
Bladerun
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Advice plesse t3 trial
Can anyone add any advice please. I have been on a trial of T3 thybon henning for seven weeks 5mcg twice daily 7am and 3pm. Plus 75mcg of T4 Accord at 7am.Ive been doing ok but still struggling with sleep, constipation and lack of energy. Bloods taken as advised by private endo morning before taking
Can anyone add any advice please. I have been on a trial of T3 thybon henning for seven weeks 5mcg twice daily 7am and 3pm. Plus 75mcg of T4 Accord at 7am.Ive been doing ok but still struggling with sleep, constipation and lack of energy. Bloods taken as advised by private endo morning before taking
Soaping
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
High FT4 level
My recent blood test showed my TSH level to be 0.6 miu/l and FT4 was 17.3 pmol/l. My GP has advised me to lower my levothyroxine from 125micrograms to 100 micrograms daily. I have been hypothyroid for 14 years now but just recently have been feeling anxious,agitated and stressed for no apparent reason
My recent blood test showed my TSH level to be 0.6 miu/l and FT4 was 17.3 pmol/l. My GP has advised me to lower my levothyroxine from 125micrograms to 100 micrograms daily. I have been hypothyroid for 14 years now but just recently have been feeling anxious,agitated and stressed for no apparent reason
theminiaturist
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Do Drs get a bonus for prescribing certain drugs ?
Does anybody know if Gps get a hand out for prescribing statins ? There has been a lot of controversy in regard to this topic. Late yesterday afternoon I had a call from my surgery. It was a Dr I had never heard of or had I spoken to her before. She was suggesting I were put on statins! I asked for
Does anybody know if Gps get a hand out for prescribing statins ? There has been a lot of controversy in regard to this topic. Late yesterday afternoon I had a call from my surgery. It was a Dr I had never heard of or had I spoken to her before. She was suggesting I were put on statins! I asked for
Jillymo
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 months ago
Blood Results
Hi, Following my last post, I have visited my GP due to ongoing palpitations. She was very sympathetic and did me a full run of blood tests. All came back ‘normal’ my TSH even slightly down to my last test. Bloods were taken at 9.15am as advised. I am not prescribed any thyroid medication and take 3000
Hi, Following my last post, I have visited my GP due to ongoing palpitations. She was very sympathetic and did me a full run of blood tests. All came back ‘normal’ my TSH even slightly down to my last test. Bloods were taken at 9.15am as advised. I am not prescribed any thyroid medication and take 3000
Johannab89
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
TSH blood test
Hello everyone, I've got my TSH three month follow up blood test result. I followed all advice and had test done early morning (7.35am) after fasting for 12 hours. My question is,if my result is 1.9 at its highest point. What would my reading be if I measured it mid afternoon after eating? Does the result
Hello everyone, I've got my TSH three month follow up blood test result. I followed all advice and had test done early morning (7.35am) after fasting for 12 hours. My question is,if my result is 1.9 at its highest point. What would my reading be if I measured it mid afternoon after eating? Does the result
Ticman
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Stopped taking NDT thyroid
Hello, could you share your experiences if you tried stopping thyroid hormone replacement? I was on NDT for years, developed hyperthyroid symptoms +very low TSH (normal ft3 and ft4), had heart arrythmia and high blood pressure, lost a lot of hair. Taking NDT didn't help with my weight problems or other
Hello, could you share your experiences if you tried stopping thyroid hormone replacement? I was on NDT for years, developed hyperthyroid symptoms +very low TSH (normal ft3 and ft4), had heart arrythmia and high blood pressure, lost a lot of hair. Taking NDT didn't help with my weight problems or other
Monika4
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Hypothyroidism & Test Result help Plz
I’ve been having various problems over the years since 2019 ! I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism back in 1995 & im now 54 & female. I have seen a private endocrinologist before & am thinking again of recontacting again because of how unwell I am. Had my Thyroid panel done on 25/03/2024 first thing
I’ve been having various problems over the years since 2019 ! I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism back in 1995 & im now 54 & female. I have seen a private endocrinologist before & am thinking again of recontacting again because of how unwell I am. Had my Thyroid panel done on 25/03/2024 first thing
Toto88
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Am I over medicated?
My Free T4 always comes up low. I understand from this grp that this means I am over medicated. I do not feel over medicated, but am I doing myself long term damage? I currently take 45mgs of NDT & an extra 12.5mcgs of T3. (In one dose) each day. (& supplements) Thanks in advance.
My Free T4 always comes up low. I understand from this grp that this means I am over medicated. I do not feel over medicated, but am I doing myself long term damage? I currently take 45mgs of NDT & an extra 12.5mcgs of T3. (In one dose) each day. (& supplements) Thanks in advance.
EleanorM-G
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Update on my journey of elimination
Hello everyone, I'm a 39 yrs old female. Some months ago I started my elimination process. I haven't been feeling well for the last 6.5 years, in and out of jobs and life in general. I was doing great on 3 gr of Armour for 2 years up until mid 2017 and then crashed. Trying to resolve the mystery of
Hello everyone, I'm a 39 yrs old female. Some months ago I started my elimination process. I haven't been feeling well for the last 6.5 years, in and out of jobs and life in general. I was doing great on 3 gr of Armour for 2 years up until mid 2017 and then crashed. Trying to resolve the mystery of
Incoguto
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Worried about dropping Y4
I did a medicheck test for vitamins but it included a thyroid too and worried my T4 is dropping quickly from two weeks ago. Am I worrying about nothing? Next appt i. 2 weeks 13/03/2024 hospital appt 0.01 (L) 0.27 - 4.2 mIU/L Final • Free Thyroxine (T4) 13/03/2024 15.1 12 - 22 pmol/L To this week
I did a medicheck test for vitamins but it included a thyroid too and worried my T4 is dropping quickly from two weeks ago. Am I worrying about nothing? Next appt i. 2 weeks 13/03/2024 hospital appt 0.01 (L) 0.27 - 4.2 mIU/L Final • Free Thyroxine (T4) 13/03/2024 15.1 12 - 22 pmol/L To this week
Apodemus
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Who takes high T3/ T4/NDT dosages?
I take 200 T3 and still hypo. My doctor said i should increase to 260 T3. Who takes also a high dosage?
I take 200 T3 and still hypo. My doctor said i should increase to 260 T3. Who takes also a high dosage?
charley123
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
is it possible…
is it possible for t4 and tsh levels to change dramatically in 6 weeks? Six weeks ago I did a medichecks test and my tsh was just within the bottom of the range and my t4 and t3 roughly the same as when I tested before…slight drop. Generally, I’ve felt ok for a few months (been on 75mcg, taken regularly
is it possible for t4 and tsh levels to change dramatically in 6 weeks? Six weeks ago I did a medichecks test and my tsh was just within the bottom of the range and my t4 and t3 roughly the same as when I tested before…slight drop. Generally, I’ve felt ok for a few months (been on 75mcg, taken regularly
JoJoloveschocolate
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
advice on blood results please
Hi Thanks for reading my post I hope you can help me . I am 57 year old woman diagnosed with Hashimos November 2022. At the time I had hyper symptoms HR 120 at rest exhausted weak muscles aching and feeling hot . Doctor insisted it was the menopause , I had already been on HRT for 4 years and had been
Hi Thanks for reading my post I hope you can help me . I am 57 year old woman diagnosed with Hashimos November 2022. At the time I had hyper symptoms HR 120 at rest exhausted weak muscles aching and feeling hot . Doctor insisted it was the menopause , I had already been on HRT for 4 years and had been
Poppygriff691
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
T3 side effects
hi, Please can I have some advice. I’ve been taking 10 mcg T3 for 7 months together with 75 mcg T4. I haven’t felt particularly any better on T3 except for an improvement in tiredness and mood. I’ve felt hyped up and breathless on exertion so I asked for an ECG. I’m 68 and they found that I have a
hi, Please can I have some advice. I’ve been taking 10 mcg T3 for 7 months together with 75 mcg T4. I haven’t felt particularly any better on T3 except for an improvement in tiredness and mood. I’ve felt hyped up and breathless on exertion so I asked for an ECG. I’m 68 and they found that I have a
Essexlil
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
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