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Hi Can anyone offer advice about having Elective surgery with a suppressed TSH. I'm currently on T3 only and doing well, slowly getting my life back after T4 only and T4/T3 combination not working. I've been offered Elective ENT surgery, I know my TSH will be suppressed. Will this make consultants

Hi, I have been on Levo since Feb 2012 eventually after a couple of years I found a dose that I could manage on. When I say manage, I mean get out of bed and function. My gp was happy with the dose even though my tsh was suppressed. Then i move house and change gp. For a further 5 years my medication

could I have some advice please on my thyroid blood tests - Serum TSH level 4.73 (0.38-5.33) Serum free T4 10.7 (8.00-18.00) serum free T3 3.9 (3.80-6.00) I have j have been alternating with 150 & 125 I had not eaten or drank on morning of blood test & not taken any thyroid meds for 24 hours.

Hi everyone, I would like some advice about blood tests. I usually have my blood drawn for tests, but it is so expensive and inconvenient. I want to try fingerprint. I have tried this before without success, but have got a monitor my health test. My plan is to take test later in day, I know early morning

Where can I turn to for help? Thyroidectomy, bereavement, mental health, physical health? Hi everyone - I have posted before about my thyroid issues. I’m looking for some advice on where I can turn to for help - I’m pretty desperate. This year has been terrible for me and I really need help. I

Been busy, haven’t been writing down all details of my titrations in one place… annoyed at myself as my notes are spread out everywhere! So today just have a simple question about FT4 in-range target, and thoughts on my next move. Have been feeling completely functional… at times feel pretty normal

Hello forum users For the past year (in particular) I have had symptoms of hypo thyroidism , brain fog , low mood , achy bones . Am at menopause age too . A blood test results are a high TSH of 6.5 /T4 13.8 /TPO 257. I appreciate that we do not always go by the TSH result My question is, does

TSH 2. 26 ( 0.27 - 4.2) Ft4 18. 6 (12 - 22) Ft3 3. 9 (3.1 - 6.8) Thyroglobulin Ab's 16. 9 (0 - 115)

Hi everyone, I had my levothyroxine increased to 100mcg in June (after having to fight for it!) And I am feeling so much better for it! If anyone could comment on my latest thyroid results and also Vitamin D, I'd appreciate it. My latest blood test results with percentages from blood draw end Sep

TSH 5.050 t3 3.45 t4 1.17 These are the results of my 32year old daughter whose doctor is saying she might need meds. What are your thoughts?

he is tsh is 1 [o.4-4.5] and ft4 is 11.85 [12-22] alsio testerone is low 10.8 and has high prolactine what this means could it be something wrong with pituary gand . antidepresants dont hep no medication heps him . i asked dr to make mri but she refused dont know any more hw t hel him he

I have been using oestrogel for over a year now and swapped to hrt patches about 2 months ago.I never tested for oestrogen or prog levels though.i am 52.I have been taking elvanse for adhd for over a year also...again didn't take any bloods. I am now in thos last week upping 150to 175 levothyroxine and

I've been on levothyroxine since June this year after my GP health check found TSH level of 16.1. Started on 25mcg as I'm over 65, increased to 50mcg in August and have my next NHS blood test next week. I've done an advanced thyroid function test with Medichecks (many thanks for the tips on here that

hi I get my labs drawn every 3 months. any thoughts on these? I take 112 mcg tirosint in the AM. Only uploading the labs that have resulted, some are still pending! Tsh 1.32 range 0.40-4.50 Ft4 1.2 range 0.80-1.80 Ft3 3.1 range 2.3-4.2 Folate 12.6 range >5.4 Vitamin d 47 range 30-100 Vitamin b12

Hi again 👋! I posted about 4 weeks ago with my Blue Horizons test results but, since then, have had a GP appointment (with 2 trainees and GP supervision) and further blood tests, including antibody ones for pernicious anaemia. I never had a call from the GP with the test results, so looked them up

Hi All, I have just joined and read some of your posts and it's really helpful. I have recently had fluctuating TSH/T4 levels - both abnormally high and then low an then high again. I haven't changed anything in my life style so it's unexplained. I am going to ask my Dr to refer me to an endocrinologist

I am starting to realise how potentially under qualified some GPs may be on thyroid issues. I've read alot of posts implying this, but always thought surely that can't be true... well... I am heading back here for some advice from people who have real knowledge and expertise! I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism

Hi everyone I've recently been prescribed 25mg of Levothyroxine and I've been told to take it same time every morning away from food and caffeine. Currently I'm setting my alarm for 8am every morning (as I've read this is when TSH is the highest) to take the tablets however this is affecting my sleep

Hello everyone, I’m seeking professional advice or insights from those who have experienced Graves' disease and recognize the symptoms. Background: I have Graves' disease, which began a year ago with a high heart rate of up to 230 bpm, diagnosed in January of this year. Until June, I was treated with

Hi, been taking 75mcg levo for c12 months. Been feeling pretty symptomatic lately (exhaustion, muscle aches, headaches and weight gain) so GP sent me for blood tests. I have just seen the results on the NHS app and TSH is 3.19, and T4 is 12.60 so GP has just commented “within normal range”. I’ll speak