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Neupro patch - how do I get off it?
I was put on the 3mg patch in June and only get relief with an addition of 30mg codeine. I then have no symptoms and sleep all night. I have a sleep clinic appointment next week. My ferritin is low. I know I should ask for an iron infusion. What else should I be asking?
I was put on the 3mg patch in June and only get relief with an addition of 30mg codeine. I then have no symptoms and sleep all night. I have a sleep clinic appointment next week. My ferritin is low. I know I should ask for an iron infusion. What else should I be asking?
BPN28
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Restless Legs Syndrome
2 months ago
Prescribed Thyroxine at last!
I have finally been prescribed 75mg of Thyroxine after many years struggling with symptoms. My question is how long will it take to feel like my old self from your experiences. I am booked in for next blood test in 6 weeks. Serum TSH level 6.41 mIU/L [0.3 - 5.5]; Borderline hypothyroid results (TSH
I have finally been prescribed 75mg of Thyroxine after many years struggling with symptoms. My question is how long will it take to feel like my old self from your experiences. I am booked in for next blood test in 6 weeks. Serum TSH level 6.41 mIU/L [0.3 - 5.5]; Borderline hypothyroid results (TSH
Johannab89
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
How bad is TSH 18?
For several years TSH has been consistent, thyroxine stayed the same at 100mcg. Last year TSH was 1.8, this year - 18!!! I know this is bad, but just how bad is it? I can't find anything helpful online, all any site seems to give is the normal range. They're going to begin by adding another 25mcg with
For several years TSH has been consistent, thyroxine stayed the same at 100mcg. Last year TSH was 1.8, this year - 18!!! I know this is bad, but just how bad is it? I can't find anything helpful online, all any site seems to give is the normal range. They're going to begin by adding another 25mcg with
Howbadisthis
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
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New prescription of ERFA with levo decrease
Hi everyone I've recently had my first consult with a recommended Endo on TUK list and also some people in my local thyroid group. Mostly good reviews but one person unhappy with him. He's putting me on NDT as says I'm not converting FT4 to FT3 as I suspected. So sorry its so long, I've tried to ask
Hi everyone I've recently had my first consult with a recommended Endo on TUK list and also some people in my local thyroid group. Mostly good reviews but one person unhappy with him. He's putting me on NDT as says I'm not converting FT4 to FT3 as I suspected. So sorry its so long, I've tried to ask
Opal79
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Both sensorimotor and autonomic neuropathy may be common in hypothyroidism, despite treatment
Just saw this from diogenes' collaborator, Johannes W. Dietrich. [i]
Both sensorimotor and autonomic neuropathy may be common in hypothyroidism, despite treatment
[/i] [i][/i] [i]Bojana Bazika-Gerasch, Nina Kumowski, Elena Enax-Krumova, Miriam Kaisler, Lynn Bernadette Eitner, Christoph Maier
Just saw this from diogenes' collaborator, Johannes W. Dietrich. [i]
Both sensorimotor and autonomic neuropathy may be common in hypothyroidism, despite treatment
[/i] [i][/i] [i]Bojana Bazika-Gerasch, Nina Kumowski, Elena Enax-Krumova, Miriam Kaisler, Lynn Bernadette Eitner, Christoph Maier
helvella
Thyroid UK
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
PBC and Cholesterol
My total cholesterol level has shot up to 6.39. My internist wants me on a statin (Atorvastatin) with it's many negative side effects. I've been researching other cholesterol lowering medication options and many sites (including the Mayo Clinic) list bile acid sequestrants - including Cholestyramine
My total cholesterol level has shot up to 6.39. My internist wants me on a statin (Atorvastatin) with it's many negative side effects. I've been researching other cholesterol lowering medication options and many sites (including the Mayo Clinic) list bile acid sequestrants - including Cholestyramine
Carly92
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PBC Foundation
2 months ago
Circulating Lipid Profiles Associated With Resistance to Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Localized Prostate Cancer
Circulating Lipid Profiles Associated With Resistance to Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Localized Prostate Cancer Authors: Hui-Ming Lin, PhD https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4892-6008, Xiaoyu Yang, MS https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0035-9289, Margaret M. Centenera, PhD https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2206-0632
Circulating Lipid Profiles Associated With Resistance to Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Localized Prostate Cancer Authors: Hui-Ming Lin, PhD https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4892-6008, Xiaoyu Yang, MS https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0035-9289, Margaret M. Centenera, PhD https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2206-0632
podsart
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 months ago
Free T4 high, what to do? Also IR
Free T4 = [u]21.80 (pmol/L) or 1.69 (ng/dl)[/u]
is high (ref. value 11.90 - 21.60 OR 0.92 - 1.68 )
TSH 0.431 (mIU/L)
(ref. value 0.27 - 4.2)
Free T3 = 3.80 (pmol/L) or 2.47 (ng/dl)
(ref. value 3.13 - 6.76 OR 2.04 - 4.40)
Also rather worrying: HA1c
Free T4 = [u]21.80 (pmol/L) or 1.69 (ng/dl)[/u]
is high (ref. value 11.90 - 21.60 OR 0.92 - 1.68 )
TSH 0.431 (mIU/L)
(ref. value 0.27 - 4.2)
Free T3 = 3.80 (pmol/L) or 2.47 (ng/dl)
(ref. value 3.13 - 6.76 OR 2.04 - 4.40)
Also rather worrying: HA1c
ITHY
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Feel rubbish am I right in thinking my dosages need adjusting? Blood results included
Am currently taking 25mg Levo & 10mg Liothyronine twice daily. Have been feeling increasing awful for a while with previous symptoms resurfacing. Had my recent bloods come back and told to continue usual dose until a review in 3 months time but I’m really struggling. Have told the endo this and awaiting
Am currently taking 25mg Levo & 10mg Liothyronine twice daily. Have been feeling increasing awful for a while with previous symptoms resurfacing. Had my recent bloods come back and told to continue usual dose until a review in 3 months time but I’m really struggling. Have told the endo this and awaiting
NewToThis90
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Quote " Patients only like T3 Lyrothyroxine because it makes them feel better "
From my endocrinology appointment earlier this week , and a different North East Health Trust using the term " Health loosely ". My response " and do you have a problem with that " . he had no come back just mumbled something about heart attack , and i wouldn't be getting any from him . this was
From my endocrinology appointment earlier this week , and a different North East Health Trust using the term " Health loosely ". My response " and do you have a problem with that " . he had no come back just mumbled something about heart attack , and i wouldn't be getting any from him . this was
crystalcat10
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
either end of scale ?:/
hi I’m not feeling great headaches anxious etc more than normal just had full bloods done not all results in yet but I’m in 125mg levothyroxine once a day and 10mg T3 once a day these are my latest results . Gp away but wondered if I should take a little less Levo and add a bit more T3 any help or advise
hi I’m not feeling great headaches anxious etc more than normal just had full bloods done not all results in yet but I’m in 125mg levothyroxine once a day and 10mg T3 once a day these are my latest results . Gp away but wondered if I should take a little less Levo and add a bit more T3 any help or advise
Liothyronine3
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Low TSH but normal Ft4 & Ft3
Hi Folks Advice please - Just been informed that my recent thyroid tests from endo, would anyone thrown some light what this means. The letter basically says normal ft3 & ft4 levels but TSH is 0.1 to redo bloods in 3 months. TSH - 0.1 m U/L (0.4 - 4.0) - May 2024 Ft4 - 18.4 pool/l (11.5 - 22.7)
Hi Folks Advice please - Just been informed that my recent thyroid tests from endo, would anyone thrown some light what this means. The letter basically says normal ft3 & ft4 levels but TSH is 0.1 to redo bloods in 3 months. TSH - 0.1 m U/L (0.4 - 4.0) - May 2024 Ft4 - 18.4 pool/l (11.5 - 22.7)
Lib_Scot
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Starting T3 - advice please
I am fortunate to have been allowed a trial of T3 through the NHS (in Scotland) Can I ask for some advice / could anyone link to some helpful posts around starting T3? I am currently on 100mcg Levo. This is being reduced to 50mcg with 5mcg of Liothyronine twice a day (12 hours apart - so 7:30am and
I am fortunate to have been allowed a trial of T3 through the NHS (in Scotland) Can I ask for some advice / could anyone link to some helpful posts around starting T3? I am currently on 100mcg Levo. This is being reduced to 50mcg with 5mcg of Liothyronine twice a day (12 hours apart - so 7:30am and
GW1000
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Confused
Just had a message from my GP surgery and as my TSH is 0.13 they want to lower my dose from 75 to 50. What do I do?
Just had a message from my GP surgery and as my TSH is 0.13 they want to lower my dose from 75 to 50. What do I do?
foamfollower
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Help for a friend please
Please could someone have a look at my friend’s recent blood test results. Some years ago, she can’t remember when, she was diagnosed with borderline hypothyroidism and given medication for this. She can’t remember what this was or the dose but the doctor told her to stop taking it after a short while
Please could someone have a look at my friend’s recent blood test results. Some years ago, she can’t remember when, she was diagnosed with borderline hypothyroidism and given medication for this. She can’t remember what this was or the dose but the doctor told her to stop taking it after a short while
Jax49
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
low trans ferritin saturation
I feel very run down I also have low t3 and wonder if my gut is the problem can someone tell me what causes low trans sats please. I feel so tired and run down
I feel very run down I also have low t3 and wonder if my gut is the problem can someone tell me what causes low trans sats please. I feel so tired and run down
ninja1
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Hormone testing and balancing
Hi, I have hashimotos. Taking t4/t3 combination. Presently I think I'm nearing to optimising my medication, but would like to know more about my hormones. Having been on my thyroid journey for 4years, I've learnt so much and feel confident to learn more and help myself if needed. Any advice regarding
Hi, I have hashimotos. Taking t4/t3 combination. Presently I think I'm nearing to optimising my medication, but would like to know more about my hormones. Having been on my thyroid journey for 4years, I've learnt so much and feel confident to learn more and help myself if needed. Any advice regarding
Geegee777
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Neurologist in South of England
Hi fellow RLS people. Can anyone suggest a private neurologist in UK preferably South of England who will prescribe opioids? My doctor didn’t want to prescribe codeine (although had done so in the past). In the past I have also tried DA, gabepentin, clonazepam, amitriptiline, and some sleeping tablets
Hi fellow RLS people. Can anyone suggest a private neurologist in UK preferably South of England who will prescribe opioids? My doctor didn’t want to prescribe codeine (although had done so in the past). In the past I have also tried DA, gabepentin, clonazepam, amitriptiline, and some sleeping tablets
Alifromthegalley
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Restless Legs Syndrome
2 months ago
Lastest results
Hi all, Feeling somewhat relived that my latest medichecks test shows my TSH has increased since Jan (same dose - 75mcg) from 0.9 - 3.38. T3 and T4 remained fairly constant (see attached) For the first time I also got TGA tested and they are high, my TPO antibodies have always been negative. So at least
Hi all, Feeling somewhat relived that my latest medichecks test shows my TSH has increased since Jan (same dose - 75mcg) from 0.9 - 3.38. T3 and T4 remained fairly constant (see attached) For the first time I also got TGA tested and they are high, my TPO antibodies have always been negative. So at least
Dahliasanddaisies
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
An Enlightening Endocrine Adventure
After appeasing an endocrinologist worried about my suppressed TSH by a cunning lab trick -- withholding NDT for three days before going for the blood work -- I realized I needed to titrate up the dose. Many thanks to those who replied with their NDT experience. I cranked it up to nearly double what
After appeasing an endocrinologist worried about my suppressed TSH by a cunning lab trick -- withholding NDT for three days before going for the blood work -- I realized I needed to titrate up the dose. Many thanks to those who replied with their NDT experience. I cranked it up to nearly double what
RockyPath
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
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