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Blood test timing dilemma: advice please
Can you help me figure out how to get round this one please? The last few times I’ve done blood tests, I’ve followed the process advised here and done the test as early in the morning as possible. However, my endocrinologist had a bit of a hissy fit at this (the timing, not that I waited till after
Can you help me figure out how to get round this one please? The last few times I’ve done blood tests, I’ve followed the process advised here and done the test as early in the morning as possible. However, my endocrinologist had a bit of a hissy fit at this (the timing, not that I waited till after
WaystarRoyco
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
latest results
hi all, Thyroid results on 50mcg taken 29th Jan TSH 4.37 (0.3-4.2) T3 4.6 (3-5.4) T4 13.8 (9-19) Dose increased to 75mcg Taken again yesterday TSH 2.76 (0.3-4.2) T3 4.2 (3-5.4) T4 13.6 (9-19) I still feel pretty crap to be honest - muscle aches, constipation, fatigue. I popped a note to
hi all, Thyroid results on 50mcg taken 29th Jan TSH 4.37 (0.3-4.2) T3 4.6 (3-5.4) T4 13.8 (9-19) Dose increased to 75mcg Taken again yesterday TSH 2.76 (0.3-4.2) T3 4.2 (3-5.4) T4 13.6 (9-19) I still feel pretty crap to be honest - muscle aches, constipation, fatigue. I popped a note to
RoseStar
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Post ectopic pregnancy
Hello, new here. Just wondering if anyone else had trouble conceiving after having a salpingectomy? And how long it took post surgery to conceive again? Im 36 and have only had one pregnancy in a year and a half of trying, it was unfortunately ectopic. Not sure if we should keep trying or go to our GP
Hello, new here. Just wondering if anyone else had trouble conceiving after having a salpingectomy? And how long it took post surgery to conceive again? Im 36 and have only had one pregnancy in a year and a half of trying, it was unfortunately ectopic. Not sure if we should keep trying or go to our GP
SydneyJ
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Fertility Network UK
6 months ago
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walnuts
hello, I’m post breast cancer treatment and on tamoxifen. There’s been a bit of thyroxine wobbling as I started that so being monitored. I’m eating more nuts, particularly / including walnuts (good for Bc) for extra protein as I’m exercising and lifting weights. how long would you wait before
hello, I’m post breast cancer treatment and on tamoxifen. There’s been a bit of thyroxine wobbling as I started that so being monitored. I’m eating more nuts, particularly / including walnuts (good for Bc) for extra protein as I’m exercising and lifting weights. how long would you wait before
haggisplant
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
There is an article in the Mail: “Blood tests say my hypothyroidism is under control. So why do I feel so exhausted? Ask DR MARTIN SCURR”
There is an article in the Mail: “Blood tests say my hypothyroidism is under control. So why do I feel so exhausted? - Ask the GP DR MARTIN SCURR” [Publ: 12:04, 1 April 2024) I thought some of you might want to jump on it and comment or help some of the other commenters i.e. how/where /cost to get
There is an article in the Mail: “Blood tests say my hypothyroidism is under control. So why do I feel so exhausted? - Ask the GP DR MARTIN SCURR” [Publ: 12:04, 1 April 2024) I thought some of you might want to jump on it and comment or help some of the other commenters i.e. how/where /cost to get
joiaz
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Endo has given me T3.. What do I need to know?
So after many calls and emails over the last 6 weeks, I got an emergency appt with my endo. 2 months ago he dangled the carrot of "maybe needing to add in T3" but then wrote to me saying my bloods are in range and to review in August. Then he's ignored me. After persistence and many messages, I saw
So after many calls and emails over the last 6 weeks, I got an emergency appt with my endo. 2 months ago he dangled the carrot of "maybe needing to add in T3" but then wrote to me saying my bloods are in range and to review in August. Then he's ignored me. After persistence and many messages, I saw
JUUJOO
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
New Research: Link Between Type D Personality and Hypothyroidism Discovered. Thoughts??
Interesting new study. Full access to the original research can be found below the news article. https://neurosciencenews.com/type-d-personality-hypothyroidism-25888/ Not really sure the purpose of this other than clutching at straws and keeping the prized TSH measurement in focus rather than looking
Interesting new study. Full access to the original research can be found below the news article. https://neurosciencenews.com/type-d-personality-hypothyroidism-25888/ Not really sure the purpose of this other than clutching at straws and keeping the prized TSH measurement in focus rather than looking
FAB-jellybean
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Help find endocrinologist pm only
Good morning lovely people. Would anyone PM me an endocrinologist that can help me with my low T3 after thyroidectomy in 2020. I am on levothyroxine only. I live in Wirral not too far from Liverpool. Feeling so poorly. Thank you in advance. Xx
Good morning lovely people. Would anyone PM me an endocrinologist that can help me with my low T3 after thyroidectomy in 2020. I am on levothyroxine only. I live in Wirral not too far from Liverpool. Feeling so poorly. Thank you in advance. Xx
Soaping
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
cost of t3
hi all I have been on thyroid sicca and my gp will no longer prescribe it. I am going to go private to try a t4/t3 combo. I did this once before and did well on it. I realise I will have a long drawn out battle to get this prescribed on the nhs. I wondered what prices people have been paying for it
hi all I have been on thyroid sicca and my gp will no longer prescribe it. I am going to go private to try a t4/t3 combo. I did this once before and did well on it. I realise I will have a long drawn out battle to get this prescribed on the nhs. I wondered what prices people have been paying for it
TheaW
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
Is it known for Electromagnetic Field Radiation (EMF) to increase TSH whilst still having normal T4 and T3 levels?
Hi, I know a lot of people say that electromagnetic fields are generally not a risk, but what if someone is exposed to it constantly throughout the day without any fresh air, surrounded by computers and other equipment quite close to your body? Can this increase and play havoc with your TSH number
Hi, I know a lot of people say that electromagnetic fields are generally not a risk, but what if someone is exposed to it constantly throughout the day without any fresh air, surrounded by computers and other equipment quite close to your body? Can this increase and play havoc with your TSH number
kev269
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
T3 clearing the body
Hello Thanks to all who help on this list. Sorry I can't offer more help, still , it seems, in some post Covid state. I tried to look through past posts to see how long T3 takes to leave the system. I think it was recommended not to take for 8 hours before a blood test. I'm going to get some
Hello Thanks to all who help on this list. Sorry I can't offer more help, still , it seems, in some post Covid state. I tried to look through past posts to see how long T3 takes to leave the system. I think it was recommended not to take for 8 hours before a blood test. I'm going to get some
Indigourchin
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Blood results- T3 levels consistent? Can I improve them?
Hello, Despite feeling overall better for some time I started feeling too regularly worse again. I suspected low T3 (perimenopause also possible). Yep, my T3 is on the lower end of ‘normal’. These are my results: TSH 1.53 mlU/L (norm 0.27-4.2) Free T4 15.6 pmol/L. (12.0-22.0) Free
Hello, Despite feeling overall better for some time I started feeling too regularly worse again. I suspected low T3 (perimenopause also possible). Yep, my T3 is on the lower end of ‘normal’. These are my results: TSH 1.53 mlU/L (norm 0.27-4.2) Free T4 15.6 pmol/L. (12.0-22.0) Free
Bluesadawg
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Blood results interpretation required
Hi there, I need help interpreting my results. My symptoms are brain fog, joint aches, lack of energy and anxiety. These have been with me all my life. They got better in 2022 when I started combination therapy. However, I do not think I have reached my optimum (whatever that is) because these symptoms
Hi there, I need help interpreting my results. My symptoms are brain fog, joint aches, lack of energy and anxiety. These have been with me all my life. They got better in 2022 when I started combination therapy. However, I do not think I have reached my optimum (whatever that is) because these symptoms
Carlax
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
First Private Blood Test
This is my first post to this excellent website, and I hope someone can help me understand my first private blood test - fasting, last levothyroxine 26 hours previously. No B12 supplement for three weeks prior to the test. I did find it difficult to get sufficient blood, this being my second attempt
This is my first post to this excellent website, and I hope someone can help me understand my first private blood test - fasting, last levothyroxine 26 hours previously. No B12 supplement for three weeks prior to the test. I did find it difficult to get sufficient blood, this being my second attempt
man1412
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Octasa / Mesalazine - Should I be seeing more of a change?
Hello. I have struggled with symptoms for 2 years - loose, frequent bowels, always with urgency, fatigue, etc. Had colonoscopy and relevant tests and doctor says that I likely have crohns and is treating me as such. I had steroids for 3 months which generally helped (though my calprotectin was higher
Hello. I have struggled with symptoms for 2 years - loose, frequent bowels, always with urgency, fatigue, etc. Had colonoscopy and relevant tests and doctor says that I likely have crohns and is treating me as such. I had steroids for 3 months which generally helped (though my calprotectin was higher
VV_1990
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
6 months ago
Blood test results
Hello, I have my blood test results from Blue Horizon Vitamin D (25 OH) 47 (50-200) -2.0% L Optimal (75-200) Adequate (50-<75) Insufficient (25-<50) Deficient (
Hello, I have my blood test results from Blue Horizon Vitamin D (25 OH) 47 (50-200) -2.0% L Optimal (75-200) Adequate (50-<75) Insufficient (25-<50) Deficient (
sabby-c
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Thyroid UK
17 days ago
Latest Levels 18 months after heart attack.
FT4 19.5 pmol/L range 12-22 pmol/L Vitamin D 51 n mol/L FT3 3.7 pmol/L range 3.1 -6.8 pmol/L TSH 2.85 range 0.27 - 4.2 mU/L Antibodies 157 IU/ml I have never felt so ill . I had stents fitted in March 2023 and have put on two stone. The
FT4 19.5 pmol/L range 12-22 pmol/L Vitamin D 51 n mol/L FT3 3.7 pmol/L range 3.1 -6.8 pmol/L TSH 2.85 range 0.27 - 4.2 mU/L Antibodies 157 IU/ml I have never felt so ill . I had stents fitted in March 2023 and have put on two stone. The
Fourwhitesheps
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Unsure about thyroid results/next steps
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help me understand my thyroid results. TSH 3.5 (0.35 -5.5) FT4 14.7 (11.9 -21.6) FT3 5.14 (3.1 -6.8) Anti-TPO 253 (<34) Anti-Tg 120 (<115) The Anti-TPO seems high, what should be my next steps? Thanks 🙏
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help me understand my thyroid results. TSH 3.5 (0.35 -5.5) FT4 14.7 (11.9 -21.6) FT3 5.14 (3.1 -6.8) Anti-TPO 253 (<34) Anti-Tg 120 (<115) The Anti-TPO seems high, what should be my next steps? Thanks 🙏
KQuail
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Could This Be Thyroid?
I know what you're going to say... do these tests and just wait and see... I'm very anxious with symptoms right now and just looking for some thoughts. Although I am currently awaiting investigations into what I'm fearful might be a liver or pancreas problem (you know what I'm saying), I'm hoping some
I know what you're going to say... do these tests and just wait and see... I'm very anxious with symptoms right now and just looking for some thoughts. Although I am currently awaiting investigations into what I'm fearful might be a liver or pancreas problem (you know what I'm saying), I'm hoping some
Mrs_Walsh
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Latest results
Hi I was taken off Carb 15mg on my last visit to GP on Dec 8th as I complained that my voice had changed and I was struggling to get out of bed. He looked at my results taken 23.10.23 which were TSH 7.85 (0.27-4.20) and FT4 10.5 (11.0-25.0) I assume the GP had done this incase of over medicated for
Hi I was taken off Carb 15mg on my last visit to GP on Dec 8th as I complained that my voice had changed and I was struggling to get out of bed. He looked at my results taken 23.10.23 which were TSH 7.85 (0.27-4.20) and FT4 10.5 (11.0-25.0) I assume the GP had done this incase of over medicated for
Amethyst123
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
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