Hi
I just wonder how the contradictions continue?
Gp says TSH 4.5 ‘normal no action’ even though you present regular hypo symptoms
So poorly people are overlooked
Yet, if fortunate enough to see Endo they pacifically say TSH to be under 2!?
Is it true the TSH range is the average of Lab workers🤔 poorly ones also!
Is there any body to highlight this to, that may listen , I find it really unacceptable
Change.com even?
Thanks in advance
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…worse, these folk probably sent down antidepressent route which can lead to a Dementia route !! It’s 2022
"There are none so blind as those who will not see"!!
thyroiduk.org/further-readi...
bmcendocrdisord.biomedcentr...
"Time for a reassessment of the treatment of hypothyroidism"
You might find this thread useful :
healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...
👏👏👏 marvellous Thankyou
…..’no perceived benefit ‘’. TSH 6 - 8!!??
🤦♀️ I existed a quarter life at TSH 4.4.
So. Nobody out there to hear & reform then 🤦♀️
Sorry to mitherI’m looking for the calculator. Please could direct Humanbean
My vade mecum document has a section on calculators with links to several - including the ones frequently posted here.
Not sure which you want so have a look and choose! 
helvella - Vade Mecum for Thyroid
The term vade mecum means:
1. A referential book such as a handbook or manual.
2. A useful object, constantly carried on one’s person.
Please don't get put off by the number of pages!
Nor by the fact it is targeted at people interested in thyroid issues. Much of its contents could be of use to many involved in health issues. Things like abbreviations, lists, general reference information.
In particular, it is not intended that you sit and read the document. Just that you download it and know you can look things up.
If there is anything you'd like me to add, let me know.
Not everything is in this one document - my major medicines document is still separate!
From Dropbox:
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From Google Drive:
When first diagnosed with Hashimotos my TSH was 36 (0.35-5.5) I was put on Levothyroxine mono treatment for 10 years+. I never felt well. Looking back at my NHS records via Patient Access my TSH was never below 4.00 on Levothyroxine. No GP recognised I needed more help. In recent years I found out I needed T3 medication as I’m a very poor converter after going private. Since being on combined Levothyroxine plus Liothyronine treatment my TSH is hovering around 1.00. I feel fabulous most days and full of energy. I’ve also lost over 4st without trying. Metabolism is now working well. We need to aim for a TSH around 1.00 but the T4 and T3 levels must be optimal to achieve this I’ve found.
Hi. So pleased for youDid you work on your supps
I also learnt my B12 and ferritin was too low. This down to being a vegetarian for decades. I now have regular B12 injections 3 monthly. And I’m on repeat prescription for Ferris Fumerate 210mcg to bring up my ferritin levels. Both are now optimal. My vit D is naturally good normally around 100 even in winter without supplements and my folate is also good naturally without supplements.
Interesting you mention vegetarian as Iv had this concern re a daughter also vegan. Her TSH just under 3 she says she feels fine but I’m not happy understandably
.Do you look back and think your hypo may have materialised through the lack of supps as a vegetarian🤔
Was it at menopausal yrs Mcpammy?I feel this played its part for sure
I started my menopause aged 42 at the same time my bloods showed thyroid abnormal. However, I wasn’t treated with medication until I was 49. For years I struggled. GP kept saying I was depressed. Never heard of severe joint pain caused by depression I’d reply. After 5 requests for a thyroid test he eventually agreed. TSH was 36! (0.35-5.50).
Thnks. Can you remember roughly your t3 ranger so alike I’m following your route to the recovery!!! Plus, BIG plus, to shed 4 stones. CANT WAIT
I wonder whether this link might be of interest?
england.nhs.uk/blog/access-...
It is about something called 'smart procurement' that the NHS has devised so that all haemophiliacs can access the right treatments .. It seems absolutely what we need to push for for those with thyroid problems.
Endos specify that TSH should be under 2? Try telling that to those in my area! According to them anywhere between mid-range and 4.2 is ok. In fact one, who is a senior clinical lecturer, and thyroid (not diabetes) specialist, has a target of TSH at 4.2. As this is what she teaches her students, what hope is there?
I can see now when I was at top of t4 range and TSH still 3.5 i should have kept increasing quietlyAs written on there, you need lower number than healthy folk which makes sense
But I don’t understand why you would up t4 continually if T3 isn’t being converted better🤔
….takes so much time to trial
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