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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
3 months ago
Temp going up and down all day
Hi folks, I recently received the results of my 2.6cm nodule and it was thankfully benign. Such a relief. tey did say I had a few nodules and that they were on both sides. I have been following all your advise and tips and immediately started vit d, b21, b complex, iron, and a probiotic. I also take
Hi folks, I recently received the results of my 2.6cm nodule and it was thankfully benign. Such a relief. tey did say I had a few nodules and that they were on both sides. I have been following all your advise and tips and immediately started vit d, b21, b complex, iron, and a probiotic. I also take
madeline05
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Advice needed...
After being on 125mcg Levo for 25 years it was reduced to 100mch last year as my GP said my blood results were indicating over-medicating. I asked for an Endo referral and he carried out a blood test which showed the following... TSH 7.01 T4 13 T3 3.6 He then advised my GP to increase Levo to 125mcg
After being on 125mcg Levo for 25 years it was reduced to 100mch last year as my GP said my blood results were indicating over-medicating. I asked for an Endo referral and he carried out a blood test which showed the following... TSH 7.01 T4 13 T3 3.6 He then advised my GP to increase Levo to 125mcg
Newmorningmercies
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
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R-alpha Lipoic Acid
I read in the Autumn 2023 ME Association magazine that R-Alpha Lipoic Acid could be helpful for someone with ME. I use Methotrexate for my RA. Has anyone used this supplement with Methotrexate?
I read in the Autumn 2023 ME Association magazine that R-Alpha Lipoic Acid could be helpful for someone with ME. I use Methotrexate for my RA. Has anyone used this supplement with Methotrexate?
64notout
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NRAS
10 months ago
Hypothyroidism Help please - Blood test results
Hello. I’ve had hypothyroidism for years, (current GP system doesn’t let me view medical history :( so I can’t give you the year ) but never looked as if I do, eg current weight is 7st 11 lb and I’m 5’ 4” tall. I’ve been on Levothyroxine, was on 75mcg then last year it was increased to 100mcg I still
Hello. I’ve had hypothyroidism for years, (current GP system doesn’t let me view medical history :( so I can’t give you the year ) but never looked as if I do, eg current weight is 7st 11 lb and I’m 5’ 4” tall. I’ve been on Levothyroxine, was on 75mcg then last year it was increased to 100mcg I still
LizzieAFib
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Thyroid UK
11 months ago
Great doctor!
I want to share my experience with my lovely new doctor! I thought from my conversation that he had PA like me. It turns out itis a very rare condition that took years of frustration like us to be diagnosed and has left him with intense chronic pain and debilitating exhaustion He can only work 3days
I want to share my experience with my lovely new doctor! I thought from my conversation that he had PA like me. It turns out itis a very rare condition that took years of frustration like us to be diagnosed and has left him with intense chronic pain and debilitating exhaustion He can only work 3days
brenanddave
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
11 months ago
Skin issues and b12
Hi guys! I am wondering if anyone here has experienced a continuous thickening of skin over their face. It started like dermatitis and was very itchy Now I am finding that the itch has gone but the skin over a couple of days after exfoliating starts to become like a dry mask and the only thing that softens
Hi guys! I am wondering if anyone here has experienced a continuous thickening of skin over their face. It started like dermatitis and was very itchy Now I am finding that the itch has gone but the skin over a couple of days after exfoliating starts to become like a dry mask and the only thing that softens
brenanddave
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
11 months ago
Starting B12 injections
Hi I am hypothyroid, on Armour Thyroid but still dog tired all the time. I’m on HRT and I have horrible peripheral neuropathy in my feet and lower legs. I can’t walk well or for long at all. My gait feels really off. I’m stiff and have no muscular strength in my legs anymore so crouching down is impossible
Hi I am hypothyroid, on Armour Thyroid but still dog tired all the time. I’m on HRT and I have horrible peripheral neuropathy in my feet and lower legs. I can’t walk well or for long at all. My gait feels really off. I’m stiff and have no muscular strength in my legs anymore so crouching down is impossible
FancyPants54
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
11 months ago
Having Private Blood Tests Done. Asking for Peer Review.
I am going to have some private blood tests done. Not worth discussing what is needed with a physician who has no idea what is needed. Note: I did figure out that when a physician says they are going to order some blood work that what they are really doing is checking off boxes that show up on the
I am going to have some private blood tests done. Not worth discussing what is needed with a physician who has no idea what is needed. Note: I did figure out that when a physician says they are going to order some blood work that what they are really doing is checking off boxes that show up on the
WIZARD6787
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 months ago
Blood results in. Can anyone help please?
serum iron level 30.3 umol (10-30) HIGH serum transferrin 2.6 (2.0 - 3.6) transferrin saturation index 47.5 (<55) serum sodium 140 mmol (133 - 146) serum potassium 5.1 mmol (3.5 - 5.3) serum chloride 103 mmol (95 - 108) serum urea level 4.3 mmol (2.5 - 7.8) serum creatinine 72 umol (45 - 84
serum iron level 30.3 umol (10-30) HIGH serum transferrin 2.6 (2.0 - 3.6) transferrin saturation index 47.5 (<55) serum sodium 140 mmol (133 - 146) serum potassium 5.1 mmol (3.5 - 5.3) serum chloride 103 mmol (95 - 108) serum urea level 4.3 mmol (2.5 - 7.8) serum creatinine 72 umol (45 - 84
dalzell
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
can any help??
Hi all, I’ve not been on here in a very long time as I’ve had a lot of family issues. But I’ve had a lot of health problems of late like tiredness, sleep problems etc. so spoke to a new doctor and she suggested I do some bloods. I was wondering if there was someone who could shine a light on them
Hi all, I’ve not been on here in a very long time as I’ve had a lot of family issues. But I’ve had a lot of health problems of late like tiredness, sleep problems etc. so spoke to a new doctor and she suggested I do some bloods. I was wondering if there was someone who could shine a light on them
HappyBadger
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Blood tests results. Can anyone help me understand please?
serum iron level 30.3 umol serum transferrin 2.6 transferrin saturdation index 47.5 serum sodium 140 mmol serum potassium 5.1 mmol serum chloride 103 mmol serum urea level 4.3 mmol serum creatinine 72 umol HbA1c 32.0 mmol serum albumin 44 g/l serum alkaline phosphatase 55 u/l serum inorganic
serum iron level 30.3 umol serum transferrin 2.6 transferrin saturdation index 47.5 serum sodium 140 mmol serum potassium 5.1 mmol serum chloride 103 mmol serum urea level 4.3 mmol serum creatinine 72 umol HbA1c 32.0 mmol serum albumin 44 g/l serum alkaline phosphatase 55 u/l serum inorganic
dalzell
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Supplements before Diagnostic Blood Tests - Newbie Question
Hello I’ve had unexplained fatigue and neurological symptoms for 10+ years. I recently found out about PA. The symptoms fit my profile and when I mentioned PA to my mum she remembered that two of my great aunts had it. I have Hashimoto’s and psoriasis. So it looks like PA is worth investigating. I
Hello I’ve had unexplained fatigue and neurological symptoms for 10+ years. I recently found out about PA. The symptoms fit my profile and when I mentioned PA to my mum she remembered that two of my great aunts had it. I have Hashimoto’s and psoriasis. So it looks like PA is worth investigating. I
Harpee
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
11 months ago
Good news - After Endo
Well, what can I say? I went to my Endo appointment on Thursday armed with research papers, questions and my stand on having my thyroid taken out or ablated. Quite surprisingly, I saw a different consultant to the previous one I had seen last year, who sent me a letter stating that if I came back,
Well, what can I say? I went to my Endo appointment on Thursday armed with research papers, questions and my stand on having my thyroid taken out or ablated. Quite surprisingly, I saw a different consultant to the previous one I had seen last year, who sent me a letter stating that if I came back,
LadyAbash
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
feelings of palpitations in torso and faint ..
I am new to this sight . Having B12 every 10 weeks since 2019 .. took 2 years to feel better and lose majority of symptoms. Diagnosed with IFA deficiency.. why do I get periods when I feel well and then get a dip even after a B12 jab ? I am wondering if I should be taking folate (folic acid) ? I also
I am new to this sight . Having B12 every 10 weeks since 2019 .. took 2 years to feel better and lose majority of symptoms. Diagnosed with IFA deficiency.. why do I get periods when I feel well and then get a dip even after a B12 jab ? I am wondering if I should be taking folate (folic acid) ? I also
Altinkum50
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 months ago
bloods following bariatric surgery.
very quick question lovely knowledgeable peeps. My daughter had bariatric surgery 2years ago. Done really well with weight loss. However despite taking recommended supplements is suffering hair loss, being cold, ratty tempered, tearful and extremely fatigued. Did Medichecks advanced woman blood test.
very quick question lovely knowledgeable peeps. My daughter had bariatric surgery 2years ago. Done really well with weight loss. However despite taking recommended supplements is suffering hair loss, being cold, ratty tempered, tearful and extremely fatigued. Did Medichecks advanced woman blood test.
Auders
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
How often should inject?
Background: Diagnosed 9 years ago with ME and fibro (b12 not tested). Been bedbound since but was slowly getting a bit better, then got covid and I never really recovered. Also have no working pituitary since birth. Asked for doctor to do blood tests and came back with b12 at 194. Was told to take supplements
Background: Diagnosed 9 years ago with ME and fibro (b12 not tested). Been bedbound since but was slowly getting a bit better, then got covid and I never really recovered. Also have no working pituitary since birth. Asked for doctor to do blood tests and came back with b12 at 194. Was told to take supplements
Pepperpots302
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
11 months ago
T3 advice and suggestions desperately needed.
Hi everyone, I was so grateful to see you all still here. After 25 years of a ME/CFS diagnosis. A hospital endo has just picked up that I have very low T3 just scrapping in at the bottom and a high T4 over-range. I have always felt dreadful on levothyroxine and my final raise of 100 mcg was 4 years
Hi everyone, I was so grateful to see you all still here. After 25 years of a ME/CFS diagnosis. A hospital endo has just picked up that I have very low T3 just scrapping in at the bottom and a high T4 over-range. I have always felt dreadful on levothyroxine and my final raise of 100 mcg was 4 years
Katherine123
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Thyroid UK
11 months ago
Advice please on latest results after dose decrease
Dear all, for the last 3 months I've been taking 112 levo (eutirox) and 10ml T3 Liotir (liquid). A slight reduction from the 125 levo I was taking when I last posted.My results (using protocol advised here) are as follows: Ft3 2.92 (2.30-4.20) 3 x months ago on 125 levo - 3.18 Ft4 0.93 (0.89-1.76)
Dear all, for the last 3 months I've been taking 112 levo (eutirox) and 10ml T3 Liotir (liquid). A slight reduction from the 125 levo I was taking when I last posted.My results (using protocol advised here) are as follows: Ft3 2.92 (2.30-4.20) 3 x months ago on 125 levo - 3.18 Ft4 0.93 (0.89-1.76)
Sandytango
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Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Help with latest results
Hi, I would like some help with interpreting my latest results please with a view to understanding where I go from here. You will see from my profile that I upped my dose of Levo from 25mg to 50mg 2 months ago after advice from this group. Here are my last 3 sets of results which show some but no substantial
Hi, I would like some help with interpreting my latest results please with a view to understanding where I go from here. You will see from my profile that I upped my dose of Levo from 25mg to 50mg 2 months ago after advice from this group. Here are my last 3 sets of results which show some but no substantial
Flamingo60
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Thyroid UK
11 months ago
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