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Newly diagnosed Hypothyroidism, need advice regarding results/symptoms

I've recently been told I have hypothyroidism with a TSH level of 6.5, having two years previously being told I was borderline at 4.5. I just wanted to know;...

I've recently been told I have hypothyroidism with a TSH level of 6.5, having tw...

casablancas

•11 years ago

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IS ANYBODY IS TAKING LABETALOL FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO WORK I JUST STARTE TAKING THE LABETALOL IN THIS MONTH .

kaula

•11 years ago

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Help! I don't undrstand and due to see Doctor at 5pm Friday

I am hypothyroid, 34 yr female and totally confused with this illness. i just cant seem to absob the information! I saw my Consultant in February and he told...

I am hypothyroid, 34 yr female and totally confused with this illness. i just ca...

Misscherrydolce

•11 years ago

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Is my almost wall to wall double vision a cause for concern?

Hi Everyone, When my dose was increased by Dr S in September my occasional double vision disappeared. Since my dose was cut in January by 25mcg it...

Hi Everyone, When my dose was increased by Dr S in September my occasional do...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Just recieved my latest blood test, please advise?

I am waiting for my GP to refere me to a privated Endo, wont be until next week, However I recieved these results and was told normal, I am not completely...

I am waiting for my GP to refere me to a privated Endo, wont be until next week,...

merissa

•11 years ago

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Where to go now following GP GUESS WORK of M.E.

Following my ridiculous meeting with quack GP today, and being told my TSH OF 2.59 AND BOTTOM OF RANGE t3 and t4 definitely did not represent thyroidism, and...

Following my ridiculous meeting with quack GP today, and being told my TSH OF 2....

Femme1

•11 years ago

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Advice on test results please!

Advice on test results please! TSH 6.72 FT4 13.9 Peroxidase antibody level 34.61 (which is the one I don't really understand) My GP has prescribed 50mg...

Advice on test results please! TSH 6.72 FT4 13.9 Peroxidase antibody level ...

Tarry

•11 years ago

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Suppressed TSH is okay says endo!

My GP just phoned me with my results. I am on T4 125mg and T3 10mg per day, and TSH is suppressed - cue annual 'you must reduce your dose' instruction. I had...

My GP just phoned me with my results. I am on T4 125mg and T3 10mg per day, and ...

Coachv

•11 years ago

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Hi been diagnosis today and started taking carbimazole is it true you don't pay for your prescription? I paid today

marko

•11 years ago

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Shingles again!

Feeling pretty rotten today - woke up with shingles again. I use to get them regularly (every 6-8weeks) but hadn't had them for approx 12 months. I Was on a...

Feeling pretty rotten today - woke up with shingles again. I use to get them re...

W3ndy2159

•11 years ago

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Has anyone used the Patient Opinion website? I can see one person who had a bad endo appointment got a reply from the hospital.

https://www.patientopinion.org.uk/

Totoro

•11 years ago

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Help with blood results please - Graves Disease

Recently diagnosed with recurrent Graves Disease (3rd episode in 10 years) latest results are TSH <0.02 mu/l, free T4 51.5 pmol/l and free T3 20.0 pmol/l. Endo...

Recently diagnosed with recurrent Graves Disease (3rd episode in 10 years) lates...

Chippy14

•11 years ago

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Endo Appointment

Well that was a waste if time the first thing he said to me was "you're not dead then" to which I replied "not yet" then he asked how I was I reeled everything...

Well that was a waste if time the first thing he said to me was "you're not dead...

mummytina

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Question about blood test result: FBC

Hi everyone, I just received the results of a blood test, and the GP tested my Full Blood Count. All is in range, expect for the Eosinophil count: 0.02 10*9/L...

Hi everyone, I just received the results of a blood test, and the GP tested my F...

ennogh

•11 years ago

2 Replies

For anyone trying desperately to lose weight . . .

Hi everyone It has been ages since I posted anything on here but I just had to let you all know about something called the Primal Blueprint. It originated...

Hi everyone It has been ages since I posted anything on here but I just had to ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

36 Replies

If I reduce my dose of levothyroxine how soon will it show up in a blood test

Hi, I was due to have an operation this week but it was cancelled on Friday as the hospital said my FT4 level was too high at 17.4 (range 7.8 - 14.4). I spoke...

Hi, I was due to have an operation this week but it was cancelled on Friday as t...

Maisythelab

•11 years ago

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Tsh 0.1,,t4,, 15.3,so thyroid looks ok except in stuck with an anxiety disorder and symptoms .

Hate living my life like this. Always tried to Blame levo but was no better on erfa ,hate this life x

Hate living my life like this. Always tried to Blame levo but was no better on e...

fion

•11 years ago

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Practitioner ID number

Hi everybody! I am wanting to order an adrenal saliva test from Genova but don't know my practitioner ID number. I think I have read on here that this forum...

Hi everybody! I am wanting to order an adrenal saliva test from Genova but do...

fierysue

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Private vs NHS

NHS blood at home. Initally used District Nurse but now pay for private blood draw. But can NHS refuse bloods drawn privately? Anyone know Penny

NHS blood at home. Initally used District Nurse but now pay for private blood...

QUE6T-33

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Thyroid NHS Tests?

Once start Thyroid supp. does NHS/GP then agree to do full Testing i.e. TSH, FT4,FT3? Penny

Once start Thyroid supp. does NHS/GP then agree to do full Testing i.e. TSH, FT...

QUE6T-33

•11 years ago

4 Replies

My Doctor's Appointment Yesterday - (Wednesday)

Hello all. I am sorry for my late reply but I a on heavy medication which is making me sleepy and very drowsy. This is because I had dark and bad thoughts the...

Hello all. I am sorry for my late reply but I a on heavy medication which is mak...

Hidden

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Has anyone with a Vit B12 deficiency had their treatment started with injections? And, if so, how long did you notice an improvement, especially with fatigue?

Has anyone with a Vit B12 deficiency had their treatment started with injections...

Nicola-Jane

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Newly diagnosed hyperthyroidism

I was recently diagnosed after months of feeling tired and ill plus being permanently too hot. I started losing weight and had rapid heartrate and tremor which...

I was recently diagnosed after months of feeling tired and ill plus being perman...

frazzleju

•11 years ago

15 Replies

bio identical thyroxin?

does anyone here take bio identical thyroxin? someone told me their friend takes it after failing on levo for many years - now much improved anyone take it...

does anyone here take bio identical thyroxin? someone told me their friend take...

ritz

•11 years ago

11 Replies

my cardiologist appointment!

As some are aware my heart scan came back as minor left and right ventricular inpairement and I had to have a bnp test which although came back as slightly...

As some are aware my heart scan came back as minor left and right ventricular in...

nichola79

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Does my nan have thyroid problem

My nan has had a multitude of symptoms most prominently since jan 2012 when the hospital diagnosed her with mild vascular dementia due to the memory loss and...

My nan has had a multitude of symptoms most prominently since jan 2012 when the ...

Sarahc10

•11 years ago

9 Replies

How to get thyroid antibody tests done? please help

hi, I have been advised by a doctor I met (not my GP) to go and get my thyroid antibodies checked in addition to thyroid function. This as a result of him...

hi, I have been advised by a doctor I met (not my GP) to go and get my thyroid a...

pixie2308

•11 years ago

5 Replies

After a long fight, I had an IV iron infusion yesterday - here's my report back

Hi all I've been iron deficient since needing multiple blood transfusions in 07 as a result of fibroids. I could never keep my levels up after that despite...

Hi all I've been iron deficient since needing multiple blood transfusions in ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

8 Replies

North Kent Thyroid Support Meeting confirmation...next week 17 April 11am John Lewis Place to Eat

just to confirm I will be at the John Lewis Place to Eat to start this area support forum. Some people couldn't make 17th and I am happy to change it to the...

just to confirm I will be at the John Lewis Place to Eat to start this area supp...

Numberone1

•11 years ago

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Saliva Cortisol Test

I was going to order the above from Genova but have since heard there may be dubiety over the accuracy of their results. Is the Blue Horizon one any better?...

I was going to order the above from Genova but have since heard there may be dub...

Princesspea

•11 years ago

23 Replies

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All posts for April 2013

Newly diagnosed Hypothyroidism, need advice regarding results/symptoms

IS ANYBODY IS TAKING LABETALOL FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO WORK I JUST STARTE TAKING THE LABETALOL IN THIS MONTH .

Help! I don't undrstand and due to see Doctor at 5pm Friday

Is my almost wall to wall double vision a cause for concern?

Just recieved my latest blood test, please advise?

Where to go now following GP GUESS WORK of M.E.

Advice on test results please!

Suppressed TSH is okay says endo!

Hi been diagnosis today and started taking carbimazole is it true you don't pay for your prescription? I paid today

Shingles again!

Has anyone used the Patient Opinion website? I can see one person who had a bad endo appointment got a reply from the hospital.

Help with blood results please - Graves Disease

Endo Appointment

Question about blood test result: FBC

For anyone trying desperately to lose weight . . .

If I reduce my dose of levothyroxine how soon will it show up in a blood test

Tsh 0.1,,t4,, 15.3,so thyroid looks ok except in stuck with an anxiety disorder and symptoms .

Practitioner ID number

Private vs NHS

Thyroid NHS Tests?

My Doctor's Appointment Yesterday - (Wednesday)

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Newly diagnosed hyperthyroidism

bio identical thyroxin?

my cardiologist appointment!

Does my nan have thyroid problem

How to get thyroid antibody tests done? please help

After a long fight, I had an IV iron infusion yesterday - here's my report back

North Kent Thyroid Support Meeting confirmation...next week 17 April 11am John Lewis Place to Eat

Saliva Cortisol Test

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