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can you explain my 10yr old daughters results TSH at 7.15(normal limites 0.3-5.0mu/L)Free T4 15(normal limits 8-19pmol/L) Thank you

Ellie

•11 years ago

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Outrageous reply from MP/Government Minister. This is a bit long, but worth reading as a classic example of political buck-passing!

Some weeks ago I signed an online petition requesting better treatment/diagnosis of thyroid disease - this was automatically forwarded to my MP. He apparently...

Some weeks ago I signed an online petition requesting better treatment/diagnosis...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Hypo, seeing consultant tomorrow, please can I have some advice!!

Diagnosed hypo 8 months ago, I'm on 75mg of thyroxin and I've just had my most recent blood test results so that I can take them tomorrow when I see...

Diagnosed hypo 8 months ago, I'm on 75mg of thyroxin and I've just had my most r...

countrygirl01

•11 years ago

12 Replies

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WHAT ARE NORMAL T3 & T4 RESULTS FOR HYPOTHYROIDISM???

I have had an under active thyroid for many years now & take 50 mcg Levothyroxine daily. I get my bloods checked yearly, & only ever get told that the results...

I have had an under active thyroid for many years now & take 50 mcg Levothyroxin...

Drumgilken

•11 years ago

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Question or post?

What is the difference? I thought 'questions' was for questions! and posts was more for informative articles etc etc? stuff that wouldn't need an answer just...

What is the difference? I thought 'questions' was for questions! and posts was m...

Silver_Fairy

•11 years ago

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Should I push for treatment

Went to doc feeling tired, down, irritable and unable to lose weight. I have had my thyroid tested 4-5 times over the years at doctors request but was always...

Went to doc feeling tired, down, irritable and unable to lose weight. I have had...

janninelibra

•11 years ago

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Latest doctor's appointment

Just got back from my latest doctor's appointment and once again I feel the doctor is still convinced that I am only depressed. This is despite me telling her...

Just got back from my latest doctor's appointment and once again I feel the doct...

chihiro

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Do I need treatment

Went to doc feeling tired, down, irritable and unable to lose weight. I have had my thyroid tested 4-5 times over the years at doctors request but was always...

Went to doc feeling tired, down, irritable and unable to lose weight. I have had...

janninelibra

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Help with interpreting Cortisol blood test results please.

Despite asking for a print-out, my husband has been sent just an endo's letter giving results but no reference ranges, which of course makes interpretation...

Despite asking for a print-out, my husband has been sent just an endo's letter g...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Call for change - method of dialling in thyroid replacement...

This is triggered in part by Sue's post about being left for ages post RAI while the system gets around to dialling in a proper replacement dose. They sent me...

This is triggered in part by Sue's post about being left for ages post RAI while...

vajra

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Advice please: T4 10.8 and TSH 3.42...

Completely new to this, but someone suggested I post on here... I have most of the symptoms of hypothyroidism (and I'm exhausted almost ALL the time...) but...

Completely new to this, but someone suggested I post on here... I have most of ...

MistyMooBags

•11 years ago

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Can a tumour grow back

Hi all had a 6cm tumour removed 8 weeks ago . Healed well and had a call from hospital saying nothing to worry about. Healed great scar practically gone too....

Hi all had a 6cm tumour removed 8 weeks ago . Healed well and had a call from ho...

Tinkestral

•11 years ago

6 Replies

bloods taken

just had bloods done for thyroid.......i hate the fasting ones as need a coffee allthough decaff to kick start me in the mornings mentioned to nurse about my...

just had bloods done for thyroid.......i hate the fasting ones as need a coffee ...

mandy72

•11 years ago

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Trying to loose weight.

I am hypo and now my blood results are in 'normal' range, I'm on 100 mcg of Levo. Started cycling agin as I have arthritis and need to keep moving. I'm feeling...

I am hypo and now my blood results are in 'normal' range, I'm on 100 mcg of Levo...

123happy

•11 years ago

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Why your sofa can harm your health

Have just read Rod's post which linked with the very well written Guardian article about one persons hypothyroidism journey, and on the same page it referred...

Have just read Rod's post which linked with the very well written Guardian artic...

lisabax

•11 years ago

5 Replies

My underactive thyroid was slowly killing me

Today's Guardian/Observer has the article below. The basic story will be so familiar to so many here, but it is unusual to read such a personal story by a...

Today's Guardian/Observer has the article below. The basic story will be so fami...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

58 Replies

Problems ordering Cynomel from Mexico and I'm running out of tablets

Hi I was wondering if anyone could help or offer any suggestions as I have had a problem over the last few weeks with ordering my Cynomel and now it looks like...

Hi I was wondering if anyone could help or offer any suggestions as I have had a...

Pinklily

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Had to reduce my levo as gone hyper. Does the reduction affect Lyrica and Nortriptyline. Either make them stronger or weaker? Anxious!!!

Blood tests showed I had gone hyper so reduced levo from 125mcgs to100mcgs almost 6 weeks ago. Still feeling same. No improvement. Am wondering in theory if...

Blood tests showed I had gone hyper so reduced levo from 125mcgs to100mcgs almos...

130396

•11 years ago

4 Replies

breathless, tired and choking on food

I have been hypothyroid for about 7 or 8 years, all okay with regular tests. recently noticed breathless and tired, Also noticing i am choking sometimes on...

I have been hypothyroid for about 7 or 8 years, all okay with regular tests. r...

suedel

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Back looking for recommendations for holistic dentists in London please

Was halfway through mercury removal, but having been let down by dentist over weekend in emergency situation, possibly looking elsewhere. I even asked what...

Was halfway through mercury removal, but having been let down by dentist over we...

Hidden

•11 years ago

1 Reply

I found this post on a Thydroid site which probably answers our questions on why doc's are reluctant to give T3 replacement hormone.

Some of my friends take T3 and not T4 (thyroxine). They say it is more biologically active and makes them feel better. Why am I not prescribed T3? Although...

Some of my friends take T3 and not T4 (thyroxine). They say it is more biologica...

marymerry83

•11 years ago

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If your T3 and T4 are normal and your tsh is still a little high, let's say 15 and you feel great, do you think it would be ok to stay on

your low dose? Do you really need to be within a certain lab range? I know they want it below 5, but the way I feel now I think I would be happier being a...

your low dose? Do you really need to be within a certain lab range? I know they ...

marymerry83

•11 years ago

33 Replies

Should I defer blood test due to viral infection?

Hoping I can get good advice re the above. I am just up out of bed yesterday after having the annual autumn viral infection blinder - chills, fever, chesty...

Hoping I can get good advice re the above. I am just up out of bed yesterday aft...

fluffyhat

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Low FT4, high TSH, blood pressure now 150/105. Rest or keep going?

Had RAI in May but seen noone since, in my last post you told me to go to Doc (didnt like to to be a fusspot) as am feeling terrible with headaches. Thank you...

Had RAI in May but seen noone since, in my last post you told me to go to Doc (d...

sue004

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Can young people get Hypothyroidism?

This may have been a question asked before, if so I do apologise.. I am 36, a friend just pointed me to the checklist on the Thyroid UK site.. I have many of...

This may have been a question asked before, if so I do apologise.. I am 36, a fr...

Hidden

•11 years ago

21 Replies

WHOOSHING SOUNDS IN THE HEAD ?

I have a dear friend who some time ago had surgery for a leg fracture with an epidural. Shortly afterwards this loud noise started in her head ...whooshing...

I have a dear friend who some time ago had surgery for a leg fracture with an ep...

Marz

•11 years ago

14 Replies

fasting blood test

im due a fasting blood test on monday can i still take my levothyroxine in the morning or should i wait until after the blood test?

im due a fasting blood test on monday can i still take my levothyroxine in the m...

mandy72

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Annoying elastic band-like feeling in my arm

Ok, well, I've been getting a few issues with my right arm lately and I don't know what is going on. Last Saturday I had a shooting pain in the part of my arm...

Ok, well, I've been getting a few issues with my right arm lately and I don't kn...

Hidden

•11 years ago

6 Replies

BLOODS GETTING CONFUSED(Hashimotos)

Hi all i put my bloods up ages ago but didnt do it properly reason im doing it again spoke to endo nurse yesterday and told her i did not do alternate 50 one...

Hi all i put my bloods up ages ago but didnt do it properly reason im doing it a...

Lifeback

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Hyper / Graves, Help please with 3rd blood test results

Hi everyone, I'd really appreciate a bit of advice on my latest blood results. Since reducing carbo from 40mg to 20mg nearly 2 weeks ago I've been feeling...

Hi everyone, I'd really appreciate a bit of advice on my latest blood results. S...

Joy333

•11 years ago

13 Replies

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All posts for September 2013

can you explain my 10yr old daughters results TSH at 7.15(normal limites 0.3-5.0mu/L)Free T4 15(normal limits 8-19pmol/L) Thank you

Outrageous reply from MP/Government Minister. This is a bit long, but worth reading as a classic example of political buck-passing!

Hypo, seeing consultant tomorrow, please can I have some advice!!

WHAT ARE NORMAL T3 & T4 RESULTS FOR HYPOTHYROIDISM???

Question or post?

Should I push for treatment

Latest doctor's appointment

Do I need treatment

Help with interpreting Cortisol blood test results please.

Call for change - method of dialling in thyroid replacement...

Advice please: T4 10.8 and TSH 3.42...

Can a tumour grow back

bloods taken

Trying to loose weight.

Why your sofa can harm your health

My underactive thyroid was slowly killing me

Problems ordering Cynomel from Mexico and I'm running out of tablets

Had to reduce my levo as gone hyper. Does the reduction affect Lyrica and Nortriptyline. Either make them stronger or weaker? Anxious!!!

breathless, tired and choking on food

Back looking for recommendations for holistic dentists in London please

I found this post on a Thydroid site which probably answers our questions on why doc's are reluctant to give T3 replacement hormone.

If your T3 and T4 are normal and your tsh is still a little high, let's say 15 and you feel great, do you think it would be ok to stay on

Should I defer blood test due to viral infection?

Low FT4, high TSH, blood pressure now 150/105. Rest or keep going?

Can young people get Hypothyroidism?

WHOOSHING SOUNDS IN THE HEAD ?

fasting blood test

Annoying elastic band-like feeling in my arm

BLOODS GETTING CONFUSED(Hashimotos)

Hyper / Graves, Help please with 3rd blood test results

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