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'Borderline abnormal' TFT - how hard should I push for further action, incl. trial of levothyroxine?

Hi all, I'm new to this forum and to thyroid stuff, and I'd really appreciate some opinions... (And I'm sorry this is long, but I don't really know what may or...

Hi all, I'm new to this forum and to thyroid stuff, and I'd really appreciate so...

flow

•11 years ago

25 Replies

Has anyone used Dr Peatfield or Dr Myhill?

I am considering which doctor to use and am torn between these two. Dr Peatfield seems highly recommended. I know he is a trustee of the Thyroid UK support...

I am considering which doctor to use and am torn between these two. Dr Peatfield...

helen2

•11 years ago

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Does anyone know of any medical papers where there is evidence that rT3 blocks receptors but does not activate them?

I would like to pass this info to the Endo that I recently had an appointment with. Thank you :-)

I would like to pass this info to the Endo that I recently had an appointment wi...

kosmickaz

•11 years ago

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Does NDT really work?... Yes it does!

Hi A brief précis... Diagnosed hypothyroid 10 years ago... given T3... felt great. A few years ago I was told levo is better so that's what I'm...

Hi A brief précis... Diagnosed hypothyroid 10 years ago... given T3... fel...

PinkNinja

•11 years ago

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Are my thyroid levels really normal?

I have just received my thyroid levels from my doctor and i wondered if anyone can advise. The first lot of results show my T4 as 15.0, t3 5.3 and TSH as...

I have just received my thyroid levels from my doctor and i wondered if anyone c...

shopaholic1

•11 years ago

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How to/should you unsuppress a suppressed TSH?

Hi, I was hoping someone out there has had a similar experience/could offer any advice please? Background: diagnosed (or rather self diagnosed, private endo...

Hi, I was hoping someone out there has had a similar experience/could offer any ...

adoc

•11 years ago

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Anal Fissures, Swelling and pain. Symptoms of Celiac disease??

Hi Everyone, I've had 3 extremely painful days so far with an anal fissure that is bleeding and burning, and general inflammation and burning pain. THe...

Hi Everyone, I've had 3 extremely painful days so far with an anal fissure t...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Has anyone noticed a difference in their energy level following a change from Erfa to Armour or vice versa?

LouisaF

•11 years ago

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Thyroid S

Anyone on this? I was on it, but cannot get any more, they seem to either have run out or discontinmued aarrghh. As website says 'unavailable and do not know...

Anyone on this? I was on it, but cannot get any more, they seem to either have r...

damehypo

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Help from those who've been there

If you are new to this site you might be interested to see some videos of people who have perhaps had the same thyroid experiences as yourself and come through...

If you are new to this site you might be interested to see some videos of people...

Hidden

•11 years ago

1 Reply

dr peatfield

i went to see dr peatfield yesterday as i havent been well even though on t3 and thyroxine. he told me it was my adrenals and told me to get nutri adrenal...

i went to see dr peatfield yesterday as i havent been well even though on t3 and...

katherine107

•11 years ago

19 Replies

Understanding Units

One teaspoon of sugar is around five grams. So it is obvious that one gram is quite a small amount – it’s not...

One teaspoon of sugar is around five grams. ...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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anyone travelling from romford / hornchurch area to the ted.ct meeting in london on saturday

if so would you like to meet up and travel together

123hih123

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Could anyone recommend a good diet plan book for someone with Hashimotos?

Auntbessy

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Bottled Water - Lost the Plot

I was having a conversation with somebody - arrrggghh, can't remember who - have not only lost the plot but lost the thread. I was going to answer their...

I was having a conversation with somebody - arrrggghh, can't remember who - have...

Kangagirl

•11 years ago

28 Replies

The Horses mouth?

Watching that new Rolf Harris Veterinary programme the other night. The vets were trying to work out what was wrong with this horse. I thought, wouldn't it...

Watching that new Rolf Harris Veterinary programme the other night. The vets we...

Hidden

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Anyone tried relora

fion

•11 years ago

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What dose of vitamin b12 is ok to start with?

I havent had my vitamin levels tested yet so i suppose this is a silly question but i am willing to try anything to feel better and get rid of my anxiety...

I havent had my vitamin levels tested yet so i suppose this is a silly question ...

Poshbird

•11 years ago

3 Replies

hi there im a newbie,im confused about t3 and t5,how do i know if i need this?and can you get it in the uk?many thanks :)

im at the moment on 100mcg of levothyroxine,

dredlockprincess

•11 years ago

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Blood test results

Hi I collected my blood test results today and I wonder if u could help me understan them: Plasma free T4 level 10.6 pmol/L (6.3 - 14.0) Plasma TSH level....

Hi I collected my blood test results today and I wonder if u could help me under...

mummytina

•11 years ago

4 Replies

What are 'sub-clinical' TSH levels ?

jaxnbreeze

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Metabolism blocks & feeling cold

I feel cold all the time and because of this my circulation is rubbish - people often remark on how cold my hands and feet are. Whenever I have mentioned this...

I feel cold all the time and because of this my circulation is rubbish - people ...

poing

•11 years ago

8 Replies

choices choices choices...........

got my referal letter today to see a Endocrinologist but do not know what hosptial to go to i have Kent & Canterbury, Royal Victoria (folkestone) Medway...

got my referal letter today to see a Endocrinologist but do not know what hospti...

dee75

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Withholding of Clinical Trial Data

An interesting post by Dr. Mercola about the withholding of clinical trial data and Tamiflu. Apparently an "attaboy" is in order for the British Medical...

An interesting post by Dr. Mercola about the withholding of clinical trial data ...

PR4NOW

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Can anyone recommend a private endocrinologist in the Sussex area?

I am fairly newly diagnosed and like many of you keep had the levo upped, feel better and then feel bad again. I started on 75 and am now on 100. I dont know...

I am fairly newly diagnosed and like many of you keep had the levo upped, feel b...

helen2

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Dr G Skinner

I have an appointment with Dr G Skinner tomorrow I have been taking levothytoxine for 30 years and the last five I have felt so ill and I was diagnosed with...

I have an appointment with Dr G Skinner tomorrow I have been taking levothytoxi...

bennion666568

•11 years ago

31 Replies

Does anyone find T3 makes them sleepy in the afternoon?

So, following my long awaited endo appointment last week I actually got them to prescribe me T3. 5mcg in addition to my 75mcg of T4. Not much I know, but...

So, following my long awaited endo appointment last week I actually got them to ...

Hansaplatz

•11 years ago

10 Replies

A huge thanks to Thyroid UK for showing me how to deal with my GP!

I was recently told by an Endo that I definitely have Hashimoto's (proven through antibodies blood test, ultrasound scan and fine needle aspiration) but...

I was recently told by an Endo that I definitely have Hashimoto's (proven throug...

Confused77

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Is Pituitary Thyrotropin an Adequate Measure Of Thyroid Hormone-Controlled Homeostasis During Thyroxine Treatment?

Yet another paper questioning what actually happens to TSH - and then T4 and T3 - in people treated with levothyroxine. And says that T4-only does not do quite...

Yet another paper questioning what actually happens to TSH - and then T4 and T3 ...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

3 Replies

Dr Skinner's IOP hearing last friday

My partner and i had an extremely interesting trip up to Manchester this past friday to be at Dr S's IOP. We set off at 6pm on thursday from Glos and arrived...

My partner and i had an extremely interesting trip up to Manchester this past fr...

hymermad

•11 years ago

43 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2012

'Borderline abnormal' TFT - how hard should I push for further action, incl. trial of levothyroxine?

Has anyone used Dr Peatfield or Dr Myhill?

Does anyone know of any medical papers where there is evidence that rT3 blocks receptors but does not activate them?

Does NDT really work?... Yes it does!

Are my thyroid levels really normal?

How to/should you unsuppress a suppressed TSH?

Anal Fissures, Swelling and pain. Symptoms of Celiac disease??

Has anyone noticed a difference in their energy level following a change from Erfa to Armour or vice versa?

Thyroid S

Help from those who've been there

dr peatfield

Understanding Units

anyone travelling from romford / hornchurch area to the ted.ct meeting in london on saturday

Could anyone recommend a good diet plan book for someone with Hashimotos?

Bottled Water - Lost the Plot

The Horses mouth?

Anyone tried relora

What dose of vitamin b12 is ok to start with?

hi there im a newbie,im confused about t3 and t5,how do i know if i need this?and can you get it in the uk?many thanks :)

Blood test results

What are 'sub-clinical' TSH levels ?

Metabolism blocks & feeling cold

choices choices choices...........

Withholding of Clinical Trial Data

Can anyone recommend a private endocrinologist in the Sussex area?

Dr G Skinner

Does anyone find T3 makes them sleepy in the afternoon?

A huge thanks to Thyroid UK for showing me how to deal with my GP!

Is Pituitary Thyrotropin an Adequate Measure Of Thyroid Hormone-Controlled Homeostasis During Thyroxine Treatment?

Dr Skinner's IOP hearing last friday

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