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Any advice on T3 result?

Finally got my GP to test for T3 which took a lot of asking! The result was 5.7 but I have no idea what this means. I have no idea is this is 'free' T3 as no...

Finally got my GP to test for T3 which took a lot of asking! The result was 5.7 ...

ripply

•11 years ago

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dosing with t3 advice needed please

Finally picked up t3 from hospital pharmacy today. Dr has prescribed 20mcg split in two doses. I am wondering if this is too much I am 65. Grateful for your...

Finally picked up t3 from hospital pharmacy today. Dr has prescribed 20mcg split...

jjlily

•11 years ago

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So disappointed! Warning: this may turn into a rant ;-)

So, I was started on a three month trial of T4/T3 (150/20 split) in February. As my TSH was suppressed after 8 weeks my Endo said I should 'leave things as...

So, I was started on a three month trial of T4/T3 (150/20 split) in February. A...

RoloHibbs

•11 years ago

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DeniseR

•11 years ago

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reduced dose

my dose has been reduced from 150 to 125 about 3 weeks ago, over the past week I have had the most uncomfortable stomach ache that won't go away. Could this...

my dose has been reduced from 150 to 125 about 3 weeks ago, over the past week ...

elaine1961

•11 years ago

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hello ive just been diagnosed today with underactive thyroid .can anyone tell me what foods to eat and what ones to avoid

thank you allfor your answers im also just after finishing radiotherapy for breast cancer and im on a tablet for 5 yrs called arimidex i have to loose weigh...

thank you allfor your answers im also just after finishing radiotherapy for brea...

poeticpat

•11 years ago

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Levothyroxine

I am now 42. I had a thyroidectomy aged 16 as very very hyper. The operation didn't work fully and at 19 I had radioactive iodine. For years I managed to...

I am now 42. I had a thyroidectomy aged 16 as very very hyper. The operation d...

jessicax

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Thyroid Pregnancy (TSH High level)

Hi, I'd thyroid cancer 10 years ago, and I am 12 weeks pregnant. My latest blood tests show that my TSH levels are very high which as understand of all is...

Hi, I'd thyroid cancer 10 years ago, and I am 12 weeks pregnant. My latest bl...

fvelasco

•11 years ago

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thyroxine reduced,,how long till things improve

I was on 75 then it was increased to 100...now after about 18 months my TSH is 0.04 so my GP has reduced me to 75 again...i am still anxious and very tearful...

I was on 75 then it was increased to 100...now after about 18 months my TSH is 0...

babymaker

•11 years ago

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does changing thyroxine dosage effect your menstrual cycle?

Hello I've recently been told my levothyroxine dosage of 100mg was too high and about 2 weeks ago it was reduced to 75mg. my blood tests were TSH 0.04 & T4...

Hello I've recently been told my levothyroxine dosage of 100mg was too high a...

pollypopps

•11 years ago

6 Replies

New Member

Hi to everyone, Thank you for letting me share my details with you! I have just been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, the G.P. says this is strange as I do...

Hi to everyone, Thank you for letting me share my details with you! I have...

Jax1

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Advice please Levothyroxine V's Eltroxin????

Hi, Recently diagnosed as Hypo by the wonderful Dr S. and was put on Levo but after the 1st week of weight loss, no constipation and beginning to lose the...

Hi, Recently diagnosed as Hypo by the wonderful Dr S. and was put on Levo but...

Brown321

•11 years ago

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Valium withdrawel and levo

i have been on valium for 12years and now after many bad years started to withdraw off them,is anyone on here taking valium or anything like it,ive noticed...

i have been on valium for 12years and now after many bad years started to withdr...

blade400

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Why so shy?

I seem to be the only one to put a picture up,why are you all so shy? lets see some faces lol.:)

I seem to be the only one to put a picture up,why are you all so shy? lets see s...

henrythewasp

•11 years ago

40 Replies

Update on t3/t4

Well after being on thyroxine for 13 years I decided to go an see an endo who has given me a trial on t3/ t4 reduced levo to around 60 and 15 t3 well my...

Well after being on thyroxine for 13 years I decided to go an see an endo who ha...

kimbo

•11 years ago

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Are nightmares a sign of hypo?

Hello! I've been going through a series of blood tests for hypothyroidism, latest test showed low FT4, TSH on the high end of normal and TPO antibodies through...

Hello! I've been going through a series of blood tests for hypothyroidism, lates...

Hidden

•11 years ago

16 Replies

HI after getting no where with nhs endo i have come to the decision to go private.

I cannot really afford it but can't carry on like this much longer, i live in manchester and the name of dr bazil issa keep's coming up but i can't seem to...

I cannot really afford it but can't carry on like this much longer, i live in ma...

mspolly

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Need some good links please

A quick recap: undiagnosed hypothyroid, dismissive arrogant doctor, visit to Dr S, diagnosed started on Levo, Dr S wanted me to go up to 125, my doc wanted me...

A quick recap: undiagnosed hypothyroid, dismissive arrogant doctor, visit to Dr ...

mitchell66

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Can thyroid grow back?

Hi I know it may seem a silly question but can the thyroid grow back after TT? After a year my neck has become painful and Feels slightly swollen.I just feel...

Hi I know it may seem a silly question but can the thyroid grow back after TT? ...

Piedo

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Pregnancy level confusion!

Hi. I am 31 weeks pregnant and have an underactive thyroid. I had my routine blood tests done and was called back to the GP yesterday to discuss my results....

Hi. I am 31 weeks pregnant and have an underactive thyroid. I had my routine ...

cgirl01

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Can't decide which brand to continue with. Started with Wockhardt, followed by Actavis

So I am about 40 days on Levo. 25 mcg for 1 week, followed by 2 X 25mcg of Wockhardt to make up the 50mcg after two packs of Wockhardt, then had 50mcg...

So I am about 40 days on Levo. 25 mcg for 1 week, followed by 2 X 25mcg of Wock...

storm

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Been on armour almost seven weeks and doing well, until last week (pre menstrual) and this week actual period.

Since beginning armour I have been feeling the gradual benefits, warming up, less itchy, less tired, back ache now gone etc etc . Saw Dr Skinner last week who...

Since beginning armour I have been feeling the gradual benefits, warming up, les...

Femme1

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Dr Stephen J Gallacher

Hi All, If anyone has consulted this doctor could you please PM me. Many thanks.

Hi All, If anyone has consulted this doctor could you please PM me. Many than...

JoanofArc

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Why is it when I click on some questions and blogs I just get a blank page?

Mouse

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Levothyroxine sicknes?

2 weeks today i have been on Levothyroxine for an underactive thyroid.I am finding that it is making me feel a bit strange,giddy and sickley,is this normal?

2 weeks today i have been on Levothyroxine for an underactive thyroid.I am findi...

henrythewasp

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Me/cfs/fm/underactive thyroid

I have been suffering from me/cfs/fm/thyroid disease, 1977 was when it started , I was seven months pregnant started with tooth abscesses seven In total...

I have been suffering from me/cfs/fm/thyroid disease, 1977 was when it started ,...

Alone

•11 years ago

14 Replies

T3 - is it taken like T4?

I mean, feeling a complete an utter idiot here, but do we have to observe all the same rules as we do with T4? Like only with water, and so on? I have looked...

I mean, feeling a complete an utter idiot here, but do we have to observe all th...

Hiphypo

•11 years ago

15 Replies

I have an underactive thyroid reading 18 I cannot tolerate levothyroxine even in small doses what can I do my health is failing and I have

Me/cfs is there anything else

Alone

•11 years ago

15 Replies

coconut oil and the balance thyroid problems,,anyone tried it

I have read a lot about coconut oil and how it helps balance the thyroid....has anyone tried it? i have sent for some as my son girlfriend swears by it...so...

I have read a lot about coconut oil and how it helps balance the thyroid....has ...

babymaker

•11 years ago

3 Replies

"Desiccated thyroid extract a safe alternative to levothyroxine in hypothyroidism" - results of a study presented at Endo 2013

From Coalition for Better Thyroid Care (on their Facebook page):...

puncturedbicycle

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2013

Any advice on T3 result?

dosing with t3 advice needed please

So disappointed! Warning: this may turn into a rant ;-)

Just a little midweek laugh :)

reduced dose

hello ive just been diagnosed today with underactive thyroid .can anyone tell me what foods to eat and what ones to avoid

Levothyroxine

Thyroid Pregnancy (TSH High level)

thyroxine reduced,,how long till things improve

does changing thyroxine dosage effect your menstrual cycle?

New Member

Advice please Levothyroxine V's Eltroxin????

Valium withdrawel and levo

Why so shy?

Update on t3/t4

Are nightmares a sign of hypo?

HI after getting no where with nhs endo i have come to the decision to go private.

Need some good links please

Can thyroid grow back?

Pregnancy level confusion!

Can't decide which brand to continue with. Started with Wockhardt, followed by Actavis

Been on armour almost seven weeks and doing well, until last week (pre menstrual) and this week actual period.

Dr Stephen J Gallacher

Why is it when I click on some questions and blogs I just get a blank page?

Levothyroxine sicknes?

Me/cfs/fm/underactive thyroid

T3 - is it taken like T4?

I have an underactive thyroid reading 18 I cannot tolerate levothyroxine even in small doses what can I do my health is failing and I have

coconut oil and the balance thyroid problems,,anyone tried it

"Desiccated thyroid extract a safe alternative to levothyroxine in hypothyroidism" - results of a study presented at Endo 2013

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