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If I order a Genova Diagnostics test and mention TUK do I get a discount?

I want to order 'Thyroid Plus' and the 'Comprehensive Adrenal Stress Profile', do I get a discount for them by mentioning TUK? I hope these tests will give me...

I want to order 'Thyroid Plus' and the 'Comprehensive Adrenal Stress Profile', d...

AnthonyMs

•11 years ago

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Help with these results please!

My recent test results, tsh 0.08(0.2-4.0), free t4 15.7(11-22.6), free t3(3.5-6.5), I am on 150mg of thyroxine, thank you gill

My recent test results, tsh 0.08(0.2-4.0), free t4 15.7(11-22.6), free t3(3.5-6....

cookiecole

•11 years ago

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ted or ocular myasthenia gravis

hi for the past yr i have been having problems with my eyes, after images, double vision, floaters, migrain with aura,muscles weakness inmy arms and legs,...

hi for the past yr i have been having problems with my eyes, after images, doub...

hanandhen

•11 years ago

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over the range calcium blood test

Can this inhibit my T3 absorbtion? serum calcium level 2.54mmol/L(2.03-2.45) above high reference range. I always thought having good amounts of calcium...

Can this inhibit my T3 absorbtion? serum calcium level 2.54mmol/L(2.03-2.45) ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

6 Replies

thyroid and genetic cholesterol levels

Hi everyone I'm a member of fibro uk and have come to ask a question for my mum,she had an over active thyroid and slowly it's been going into an under...

Hi everyone I'm a member of fibro uk and have come to ask a question for my mum,...

gizzmo73

•11 years ago

3 Replies

private

hi all we hypo patients think we got problems now trying to get right diagnose and right treament .and decent care from gp. but what care or free meds do we...

hi all we hypo patients think we got problems now trying to get right diagnose ...

paul211

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Vitamin D

What happens if you find out you are vitamin D deficient but forget to take your tablets can it have a detremental effect on you and your body? Tina x

What happens if you find out you are vitamin D deficient but forget to take your...

mummytina

•11 years ago

5 Replies

What blood test should I ask for?

I have all the signs and symptoms of an under active Thyroid and due to family history (each female relative) I'm allowed 1 blood test each year, but mot...

I have all the signs and symptoms of an under active Thyroid and due to family h...

carol180609

•11 years ago

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Endo Prescribes T3 - GP's computer says NO!

Ah well, Not quite a success story yet! Why did my guts tell me this was going to happen? Having been told by the Endo I saw a few weeks ago that he would...

Ah well, Not quite a success story yet! Why did my guts tell me this was going ...

Jacksatlast

•11 years ago

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Advice appreciated- how long should I trial dose?

Hello I started on 50 mg of Levi as tsh was 11.21 (range 0.3-4.5) t4 12.4 and had antibodies. Had all typical symptoms. Felt dreadful for a few weeks of...

Hello I started on 50 mg of Levi as tsh was 11.21 (range 0.3-4.5) t4 12.4 and...

booboo1

•11 years ago

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Taking supplements

Currently taking 200mcg thyroxine 40 mcg T3 what other vits / minerals would benefit me x many thanks

Currently taking 200mcg thyroxine 40 mcg T3 what other vits / minerals would b...

hh46

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Vitamin D result

Have just received my Vitamin D result from City Assays. The result is 98 nmol/L. Us this adequate? It's up from 48 8 months ago by taking 5000iu sublingual...

Have just received my Vitamin D result from City Assays. The result is 98 nmol/L...

Princesspea

•11 years ago

16 Replies

An email I sent to my Dr for 'More Levo please !'

I though I might post this as it is the email I have sent to my GP. I doubt if she will take any notice, but it made me feel better sending it. It says what i...

I though I might post this as it is the email I have sent to my GP. I doubt if s...

cal1971

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Low TSH Levels after Total thyroidectomy

Hi I have just had RAI treatment. 8 days in solitary confinement, I was in strict low iodine diet for 3 weeks before and not T3 (liothyronine) foe 10 days...

Hi I have just had RAI treatment. 8 days in solitary confinement, I was in stric...

salty6

•11 years ago

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How can I find a GP surgery that tests T3?

Hi I want my T3 tested but myGP surgery doesnt test for this, I'm not feeling well on Levothyroxine and have had TSH and T4 tested and few people have...

Hi I want my T3 tested but myGP surgery doesnt test for this, I'm not feeling we...

Corinne

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Is something going wrong?

After total thyroidectomy following cancer 7 years ago, I have been on 200mgs Levothyroxine and doing ok. Now I am tired all the time; feel weepy for no...

After total thyroidectomy following cancer 7 years ago, I have been on 200mgs Le...

Content1

•11 years ago

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Letter to MHRA, Duncan Selbie (Public Health England)& Rt Hon. Jeremy Hunt asking for Tiromel to be licensed in the UK.

Dear All Please find below a copy of an email sent yesterday to the above named people. I'm new to this site and have been trying to find out more about T3,...

Dear All Please find below a copy of an email sent yesterday to the above nam...

T4_malcontent

•11 years ago

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First clinical guideline on management of vitamin D deficiency

Found this today on arthritis research uk Thought it would interest a lot of you....

Found this today on arthritis research uk Thought it would interest a lot of you...

tracynoe

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Supplements

I have recently been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid and have heard that sea kelp is good for your thyroid function. Is this true and can you take it if...

I have recently been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid and have heard that s...

redshaz73

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Recommended book

The Inflammation syndrome by JACK Challem available from AMAZON. V informative and easy to read.

The Inflammation syndrome by JACK Challem available from AMAZON. V informative a...

Caze

•11 years ago

1 Reply

from hypothyroid to pre-leukemia

hi all , my name is Alison ,and I have been a member here for a while ,learning from you all about my hypothyroidism . This is NOT to frighten anyone , but...

hi all , my name is Alison ,and I have been a member here for a while ,learning ...

dispensing

•11 years ago

15 Replies

So Much For Being Prepared!

So I've had my appointment with the GP. He talked over me, said my symptoms could be a sign of something else and what were my expectations from today's visit....

So I've had my appointment with the GP. He talked over me, said my symptoms coul...

Hidden

•11 years ago

2 Replies

any suggestions welcome on my T4 T3 results.

My symptoms came back for my underactive thyroid. However TSH level normal range at 0.33. So had T3 and T4 tested. My T3 was 3.3 (out of range) and my T4 was...

My symptoms came back for my underactive thyroid. However TSH level normal range...

twinkles

•11 years ago

7 Replies

List of Endo in Leeds area please?

Hi I have been sent a referral to endo request form, so I am currently try to find one who has a good reputation etc, anyone? Do admin have a list of private...

Hi I have been sent a referral to endo request form, so I am currently try to fi...

lare73

•11 years ago

2 Replies

what are iodine drops for before a total thyroidectomy

debbiejoyce

•11 years ago

2 Replies

I found this site in Jan.2013 and thanks to the wonderful advice and encouragement I received

on here I finally insisted on seeing a gp (The surgery nurse was telling me my results were borderline and may right themselves) Results at that time were-TSH...

on here I finally insisted on seeing a gp (The surgery nurse was telling me my r...

mushroom13

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Crying with confusion

I am pretty close to screaming, crying or both. I really just do not know what to do at this point. If I am depressed, its because my GP's and the NHS put me...

I am pretty close to screaming, crying or both. I really just do not know what t...

Karmine

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Vitamin D results

Hi I have had some blood reults back they are: TSH 2.46 Cortisol 275 Vit D 26.4 (very low) DHEA 2.8 (no units) The GP has put me on vit D/calcium...

Hi I have had some blood reults back they are: TSH 2.46 Cortisol 275 Vit D 26...

rachel123

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Which procedure we can use to measure cortisol saliva test?

we will collect saliva in salivette tubs(4 samples)

malikshahid

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Plantar Fasciitis, Vitamin D definciency & Tendonitis - 3 pronged attack!!

First of all, I would like to thank you all for your questions, comments and advice on here...I am a bit of a silent member but regularly check-in and find...

First of all, I would like to thank you all for your questions, comments and adv...

Cankles

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2013

If I order a Genova Diagnostics test and mention TUK do I get a discount?

Help with these results please!

ted or ocular myasthenia gravis

over the range calcium blood test

thyroid and genetic cholesterol levels

private

Vitamin D

What blood test should I ask for?

Endo Prescribes T3 - GP's computer says NO!

Advice appreciated- how long should I trial dose?

Taking supplements

Vitamin D result

An email I sent to my Dr for 'More Levo please !'

Low TSH Levels after Total thyroidectomy

How can I find a GP surgery that tests T3?

Is something going wrong?

Letter to MHRA, Duncan Selbie (Public Health England)& Rt Hon. Jeremy Hunt asking for Tiromel to be licensed in the UK.

First clinical guideline on management of vitamin D deficiency

Supplements

Recommended book

from hypothyroid to pre-leukemia

So Much For Being Prepared!

any suggestions welcome on my T4 T3 results.

List of Endo in Leeds area please?

what are iodine drops for before a total thyroidectomy

I found this site in Jan.2013 and thanks to the wonderful advice and encouragement I received

Crying with confusion

Vitamin D results

Which procedure we can use to measure cortisol saliva test?

Plantar Fasciitis, Vitamin D definciency & Tendonitis - 3 pronged attack!!

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