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Having a blood test. When do I take my Levo?

I now take my Levo about 10 o'clock at night and my blood test is scheduled for 9.15 in the morning. Should I take the dose the night before or wait until...

I now take my Levo about 10 o'clock at night and my blood test is scheduled for ...

JennyC2

•11 years ago

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Hi is my 3 year old with graves disease may have to have rai treatment is this safe for a child do young

poppit

•11 years ago

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I'm new

Hi! I have been hypothyroid for43yrs I'm 65. I also suffer with diabetes and gout.Ihave suffered with painful joints for years.Having had steroid injections in...

Hi! I have been hypothyroid for43yrs I'm 65. I also suffer with diabetes and gou...

jancoe

•11 years ago

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Does anybody have or had in the past experience with endocrinology dept. of University College London Hospital ?

Thank You for replies/ E.

Hidden

•11 years ago

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A good sign?? :)

Ok a little too much information but my libido was none existant prior to treatment. Now I'm into my second week almost and I'm like a dog on heat! Does this...

Ok a little too much information but my libido was none existant prior to treatm...

sam1986

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Need Letter of Persuasion for My GP

Hi Folks, My Endo said I could have T3 but my GP is worried and reluctant to prescribe the 65mcgs I currently take. She rang today and says shes spoken to...

Hi Folks, My Endo said I could have T3 but my GP is worried and reluctant to ...

Jacksatlast

•11 years ago

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An opinion please on Vit B12 and what is being looked for in 24 hr. urine test.

Just had blood tests back Vit B 12 result 1424 ng/L range 130.0 - 1100.0. Have been told to have 24 hr. urine test. Calcium also OTT 2.69 mmol/L range 2.10...

Just had blood tests back Vit B 12 result 1424 ng/L range 130.0 - 1100.0. Have ...

siskin

•11 years ago

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What a difference a year makes - going up Pen Y Fan this weekend...!

This time last year I was really struggling, and exactly a year ago this weekend I was supposed to be away for the weekend with friends climbing Snowdon, but I...

This time last year I was really struggling, and exactly a year ago this weekend...

Clarebear

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Had TFTs and others done to day with a great nurse! Shall i up my dose of Armour now?

Hello! I had a brilliant nurse today who took my TFTs (including FT3) Thyroid antibodies (i told her of my last reading and she said yep should be done again),...

Hello! I had a brilliant nurse today who took my TFTs (including FT3) Thyroid an...

BexyLS

•11 years ago

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How to get a second opinion.

This is really an NHS systems question and I notice that many of you seem far more clued up than I am! My apologies that its not really thyroid related. I...

This is really an NHS systems question and I notice that many of you seem far mo...

lilliput

•11 years ago

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did any body have post natal depression aswell

i had pnd twice after having my children i was wondering if anybody else had same experience

i had pnd twice after having my children i was wondering if anybody else had sam...

neen76

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Home blood testing

I'm looking at getting one of the home blood testing kits by blue horizon for advanced thyroid function. Has anybody used these ? Am interested to know how...

I'm looking at getting one of the home blood testing kits by blue horizon for ad...

Smiga13

•11 years ago

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Phone consultation with endo

I put this in my blog but should have put it as a question. I spoke to endo on the phone. My TSH 7 weeks ago was 11.1 and is now 1.3 and I do feel better( did...

I put this in my blog but should have put it as a question. I spoke to endo on t...

roslin

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Vitamin d blood result back, got a letter

Hi I have been waiting for my Vit d result. (All other results on my profile). Well I got a letter today from the surgery asking me to ring and make an...

Hi I have been waiting for my Vit d result. (All other results on my profile). ...

lare73

•11 years ago

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Is it normal to feel this awful?

Hi everyone I went to my GP a few weeks ago, armed with a list of symptoms (my memory is so bad I’d never have remembered them all by the time I got to the...

Hi everyone I went to my GP a few weeks ago, armed with a list of symptoms (my ...

Moggy1

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Comprehensive anemia profile? Does one exist?

I'd like to have a CBC, serum iron level, TIBC, ferritin, reticulocyte count, folates and B12 analysed. I can't find a private test offering all these...

I'd like to have a CBC, serum iron level, TIBC, ferritin, reticulocyte count, fo...

AnthonyMs

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Unexplained Chronic Fatigue - doctors not running correct iron tests

http://www.naturalhealthadvisory.com/daily/fatigue-lack-of-energy/iron-deficient-but-not-anemic%E2%80%94a-simple-cause-of-chronic-fatigue-symptoms-with-a-simple

http://www.naturalhealthadvisory.com/daily/fatigue-lack-of-energy/iron-deficient...

auldreekie

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Not confirmed yet - advice on independent testing required and which test to take

Hi, I have just returned from the doctors yesterday and am being referred for tests, however I have to wait until my period starts before I can go...

Hi, I have just returned from the doctors yesterday and am being refer...

mb008

•11 years ago

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Have written a letter of complaint

Well guys, after 3 sets of full bloods, they have gone from haywire to ........................... you guessed it ..... NORMAL with no follow up required !!...

Well guys, after 3 sets of full bloods, they have gone from haywire to ............

diggingit

•11 years ago

5 Replies

How do you control your weight?

louiselavender

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Opinions/Advice on recent blood results and visit to Dr Friday

Hi Everyone. I'm a 42 year old female who was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease and hypothyroidism 3.5 years ago. Since that day my life has changed so much...

Hi Everyone. I'm a 42 year old female who was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease...

Wired

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Started on armourn 1/2 grain with levo 100mcg two days ago. feeling woozzy and a bit tired

how long do i have to wait to know id this is settleing ok in my system. i am going to have cortisol test and vitamin d althought doctor says is normal.i am...

how long do i have to wait to know id this is settleing ok in my system. i am go...

anuska

•11 years ago

1 Reply

What is going on with my test results? Also surprise response to from my Endo to my recent letter!

Okay where to start, test results I guess. Test results Jan 13 On 50mcg T4 and 20mcg T3 FT3 5.1 FT4 11.03 TSH 0.07 Test results March 13...

Okay where to start, test results I guess. Test results Jan 13 On 50mcg T4...

DeniseR

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Dr H Maksoud

Has anyone seen this Endo in Nottingham Road

meki

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Please help advise where to go for an impartial accurate private Thyroid test? We live in the Cambridge area of the UK. Thanks a lot!

There's a list for Private Testing on the helpful Thyroid UK website but am not sure which would be most suitable. Sister has hypothyroid and have long...

There's a list for Private Testing on the helpful Thyroid UK website but am not ...

ghana60

•11 years ago

3 Replies

is there a genetic link with thyroid conditions? sister hypothyroid, niece precancerous cells on thyroid? Please help! Thank you :-)

Husband hyperthyroid and mother in law hypothyroid - surrounded by it! Thank you

Husband hyperthyroid and mother in law hypothyroid - surrounded by it! Thank y...

ghana60

•11 years ago

15 Replies

hi trialling t3 only . stopped my t4 5 days ago abruptly please tell me if i am doing it right . thanku u marvellous clever kind people

i was taking 100mg levothyroxine and was trialing liothyronine but was feeling awful. thankfully my gp is willing to help me in this journey. so i am very...

i was taking 100mg levothyroxine and was trialing liothyronine but was feeling a...

poppppy

•11 years ago

12 Replies

part thyriod

as any one had a thyroid taken out ?

neen76

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Interesting webpage about generic t3

Hi I've just disovered this intersting webpage which lists numerous different brands of T3 from around the world. Might be useful in helping UK pharmacists...

Hi I've just disovered this intersting webpage which lists numerous different...

T4_malcontent

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Endocrinologist at Glasgow Nuffield Hospital

Has anyone see the Endocrinologist at the Nuffield Hospital in Glasgow?

Princesspea

•11 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for April 2013

Having a blood test. When do I take my Levo?

Hi is my 3 year old with graves disease may have to have rai treatment is this safe for a child do young

I'm new

Does anybody have or had in the past experience with endocrinology dept. of University College London Hospital ?

A good sign?? :)

Need Letter of Persuasion for My GP

An opinion please on Vit B12 and what is being looked for in 24 hr. urine test.

What a difference a year makes - going up Pen Y Fan this weekend...!

Had TFTs and others done to day with a great nurse! Shall i up my dose of Armour now?

How to get a second opinion.

did any body have post natal depression aswell

Home blood testing

Phone consultation with endo

Vitamin d blood result back, got a letter

Is it normal to feel this awful?

Comprehensive anemia profile? Does one exist?

Unexplained Chronic Fatigue - doctors not running correct iron tests

Not confirmed yet - advice on independent testing required and which test to take

Have written a letter of complaint

How do you control your weight?

Opinions/Advice on recent blood results and visit to Dr Friday

Started on armourn 1/2 grain with levo 100mcg two days ago. feeling woozzy and a bit tired

What is going on with my test results? Also surprise response to from my Endo to my recent letter!

Dr H Maksoud

Please help advise where to go for an impartial accurate private Thyroid test? We live in the Cambridge area of the UK. Thanks a lot!

is there a genetic link with thyroid conditions? sister hypothyroid, niece precancerous cells on thyroid? Please help! Thank you :-)

hi trialling t3 only . stopped my t4 5 days ago abruptly please tell me if i am doing it right . thanku u marvellous clever kind people

part thyriod

Interesting webpage about generic t3

Endocrinologist at Glasgow Nuffield Hospital

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