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Good Endo in York or area

Both my wife and myself have been diagnosed as Hypo. My wife 5 years ago, myself 9 months ago (2 months after retiring). Levo does not seem to work so its...

Both my wife and myself have been diagnosed as Hypo. My wife 5 years ago, myself...

stephensmith

•11 years ago

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Seen By The Endo

Well I have been seen by an endocrinologist and to be honest I don't know how I feel.They were very thorough but not convinced all my problems were related to...

Well I have been seen by an endocrinologist and to be honest I don't know how I ...

helvon

•11 years ago

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Strange blood test results

Before treatment in March: TSH 7.7 FT4 10.2 Cholesterol 7.1 Given 25 mcg Levo Test was for diabetes (negative) as I have a cataract but have had borderline...

Before treatment in March: TSH 7.7 FT4 10.2 Cholesterol 7.1 Given 25 mcg Levo Te...

lilliput

•11 years ago

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I am revisiting the endo next week and need some advice on how to approach the appointment based on my results. Can you help please?

Results from last appoinment in July 2013 TSH 2.45 (0.35-5.5) Free Thyroxine 16.8 (10.5-20), Free T3 3.9 (3.5-6.5), Items that were highlighted were...

Results from last appoinment in July 2013 TSH 2.45 (0.35-5.5) Free Thyroxine 16....

deexxx1

•11 years ago

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Could this be reverse T3 clearance?

Hi To cut a long story short, I was originally prescribed T3 many years ago and was well. A few years ago I was switched to levo and was not well. I have...

Hi To cut a long story short, I was originally prescribed T3 many years ago and...

PinkNinja

•11 years ago

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Re.Pension Annuities. Does anyone have any data that shows Hypothyroidism leads to shorter life expectancy?

Sorry to seem so negative but thyroid problems do have a big effect on our financial situation. I would like to convert my pension savings into a monthly...

Sorry to seem so negative but thyroid problems do have a big effect on our finan...

JennyRay

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Newly Diagnosed

Hi all, I have just been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, starting taking meds on Monday. Today I have been in floods of tears and really anxious over the...

Hi all, I have just been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, starting taking meds on ...

Chelbel

•11 years ago

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been referred to an endo

back from dr's apparently i have end stage thyroiditis (please some one explain this as too scared to check as end stage scares the crap out of me) i can stop...

back from dr's apparently i have end stage thyroiditis (please some one explain ...

mandy72

•11 years ago

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New GP - result!!

I went to get my latest blood results today (started Levo in Aug) and saw a different GP. From 4.15 last month my TSH is now 1.1 (T4 not even tested!) so my...

I went to get my latest blood results today (started Levo in Aug) and saw a diff...

infomaniac

•11 years ago

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Can you be hyper and hypo at the same time?

Hi all, Although I'm hypothyroid I recently had some diarrhoea and I'm not sure why. I've been on thyroxine since May this year but it's been increased to...

Hi all, Although I'm hypothyroid I recently had some diarrhoea and I'm not sure...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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T3 potency

Just wondering how many times stronger T3 is than T4? Thanks x

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Is anyone else still having trouble with nhs t3?

I have not been well since May/June on nhs t3 combined with t4. I have bought some t3 off the Internet (mmds). I tried, at first, taking a mixture of both nhs...

I have not been well since May/June on nhs t3 combined with t4. I have bought s...

jeans

•11 years ago

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Query about antibodies test

hi folks, Just a little question... Had antibodies tested after hypo diagnosis and they were negative, i dont know which test it was or if there are more than...

hi folks, Just a little question... Had antibodies tested after hypo diagnosis ...

gracegirl78

•11 years ago

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Shall I write to the Endocrinologist before my first appointment next month?

I've been referred because I'm not doing well on t4 alone, so shall I explain this in a letter to the Endo before the appointment and should I also send...

I've been referred because I'm not doing well on t4 alone, so shall I explain th...

yellow

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Hi all, have a lot of overactive thyroid symptons and was wondering if anyone else suffered from restless legs, especially at night? Thx

Gardener-girl

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Good news/bad news....Can anyone tell me 150 thyroxine too high for me to start off on?.

My T.S.H is now 5.5 and free t4 is 13 so docs had to listen to me. Prolactin is in range. I am concerned though as she says I should start taking 150 of...

My T.S.H is now 5.5 and free t4 is 13 so docs had to listen to me. Prolactin is...

Anuba

•11 years ago

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Blood test results -- August 2013

Hi guys, These are the complete results of my blood test from August since starting the Levothyroxine. Everything from the printout is here in case anyone can...

Hi guys, These are the complete results of my blood test from August since star...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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my latest reports i am doubted has it lead to hyperthyroidism feeling very stressed and i gained about 10 kg in 6 months help me

Hi here are my reports with refence ranges T3-101(value)-Reference(60-200ng/dl)-C.L.I.A method T4-17.8(value)-Reference(4.5-12.0microg/dl)-C.L.I.A method...

Hi here are my reports with refence ranges T3-101(value)-Reference(60-200ng/dl)...

meenu17

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Blood results

I'm 2weeks post total thyroidectomy and my blood results are free t4 16 (range10-22) tsh 21 (range 0.30 - 5.50) What does this mean?

I'm 2weeks post total thyroidectomy and my blood results are free t4 16 (range1...

keb5332

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Why do so many people post questions/comments for members only? What is the point?

As a member who STILL can't stay logged in, I tend to skip these which seems a shame. Does anyone else continue to have a problem staying logged in ? I've...

As a member who STILL can't stay logged in, I tend to skip these which seems a s...

Hidden

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Low blood sugar, hi can anyone advise if/how this is treated? I had a glucose test and the final result was 1.8, my consultant saiid this

Was not classed as low and would not treat it yet if a diabetics sugars fall below 4 they are classed as too low and need treatment. Please help I am so...

Was not classed as low and would not treat it yet if a diabetics sugars fall bel...

jennimc

•11 years ago

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The Symptoms of Hypothyroidism are not What You Think!

The only genuine symptoms of Hypothyroidism are inability of the Thyroid to supply sufficient Thyroxine & Triiodothyronine, A Damaged Hypothalamus and/or...

The only genuine symptoms of Hypothyroidism are inability of the Thyroid to supp...

mighty_mouse

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Block and replace

Hi x anybody been on block and replace ?? Which way do do take meds..... Together or one morning and one night totally confused many thanks x

Hi x anybody been on block and replace ?? Which way do do take meds..... Togeth...

Julie1966

•11 years ago

14 Replies

What would you do please. I really appreciate the advice.

Okay very quick here is my long story short! I'm 30yrs old and I have graves'. I had a 95% thyroidectomy 15yrs ago and was in remission until I gave birth a...

Okay very quick here is my long story short! I'm 30yrs old and I have graves'. ...

Wiggy29

•11 years ago

27 Replies

Why am i so down?

I actually got a GP to refer me to an Endo for review of my treatment still waiting, I stopped taking fluoxetine 12-14 weeks ago because I had read so much...

I actually got a GP to refer me to an Endo for review of my treatment still wait...

pottyrai

•11 years ago

9 Replies

any body on line who can read my results please, is my iron and ferratin in the normal range?

haematology haemoglobin 16.4 g/dl 11.5 15 .5 HCT 0.481 0.33 0.45 Red cell count 5.19 3.95. 5.15...

haematology haemoglobin 16.4 g/dl 11.5 15 .5 HCT 0.481 ...

merissa

•11 years ago

7 Replies

I Felt Better Not Taking My Levo!

Hi all i was thinking to myself yesterday how good i felt then i looked at tablet thing and realised i had forgot to take my levo im on 75 taken it today and i...

Hi all i was thinking to myself yesterday how good i felt then i looked at table...

Lifeback

•11 years ago

4 Replies

can calcium and vit D

can calcium and vit d taken twice a day upset blood test results

JAN86

•11 years ago

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I'm on 125mg of levothyroxine and I've missed my regular bloodtest should I wait till next time or call them ?

Lynda

•11 years ago

3 Replies

How much iron do you take if your levels are low?

And what brand? My ferritin levels were 20 (on a 10-200 scale). I have been taking one spatone sachet a day, and I have started increasing it to two sachets...

And what brand? My ferritin levels were 20 (on a 10-200 scale). I have been taki...

GentleOrange

•11 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for October 2013

Good Endo in York or area

Seen By The Endo

Strange blood test results

I am revisiting the endo next week and need some advice on how to approach the appointment based on my results. Can you help please?

Could this be reverse T3 clearance?

Re.Pension Annuities. Does anyone have any data that shows Hypothyroidism leads to shorter life expectancy?

Newly Diagnosed

been referred to an endo

New GP - result!!

Can you be hyper and hypo at the same time?

T3 potency

Is anyone else still having trouble with nhs t3?

Query about antibodies test

Shall I write to the Endocrinologist before my first appointment next month?

Hi all, have a lot of overactive thyroid symptons and was wondering if anyone else suffered from restless legs, especially at night? Thx

Good news/bad news....Can anyone tell me 150 thyroxine too high for me to start off on?.

Blood test results -- August 2013

my latest reports i am doubted has it lead to hyperthyroidism feeling very stressed and i gained about 10 kg in 6 months help me

Blood results

Why do so many people post questions/comments for members only? What is the point?

Low blood sugar, hi can anyone advise if/how this is treated? I had a glucose test and the final result was 1.8, my consultant saiid this

The Symptoms of Hypothyroidism are not What You Think!

Block and replace

What would you do please. I really appreciate the advice.

Why am i so down?

any body on line who can read my results please, is my iron and ferratin in the normal range?

I Felt Better Not Taking My Levo!

can calcium and vit D

I'm on 125mg of levothyroxine and I've missed my regular bloodtest should I wait till next time or call them ?

How much iron do you take if your levels are low?

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