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If ft4 is 16 and T3 is 3.9 (range 3.8-6.0) does that mean you normal, hypo or hyper

130396

•11 years ago

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Should I confess?

I am taking T3 and various supplements with support from Dr BDP. But my question is, should I confess all to my GP? I have a strong suspicion that he will be...

I am taking T3 and various supplements with support from Dr BDP. But my questio...

marram

•11 years ago

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Does anyone know if taking Vitamin B Complex and Omega 3 Fish Oils interfere with taking Levothyroxine for an underactive thyroid?

truely73

•11 years ago

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My TSH came back as middle range 2.8 but not been tested for T3 or T4 so, could I still have hyperthyroidism?

She said I wasn't and thyroid is all fine as well as my other BT's but im not convinced - I have so many symptoms of HT and a strong family history of it too!

She said I wasn't and thyroid is all fine as well as my other BT's but im not co...

joannec123

•11 years ago

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Recommended book

Hi, I think someone on here recommended a book to download off Amazon that wasn't too expensive, any ideas?? Thanks x Tx

Hi, I think someone on here recommended a book to download off Amazon that wasn'...

Trayday

•11 years ago

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Self medication.

Hi, Does anyone on this forum know of a good quality supplier of Levo please ? I need to be able to purchase it without a prescription. I'm seeing my GP next...

Hi, Does anyone on this forum know of a good quality supplier of Levo please ? ...

123happy

•11 years ago

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Something non-thyroid but becoming worrying...

Hi, I was in bed last night and I inadvertently touched my right ankle in bed to find a hard, bony lump near to my ankle. When I woke up this morning I wanted...

Hi, I was in bed last night and I inadvertently touched my right ankle in bed to...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Has anyone seen this Endocrinologist ?

I've seen a Dr S Zachariah (based in Surrey) 3 times this year -- has anyone else seen him & if so, what have your experiences been please? Please answer by...

I've seen a Dr S Zachariah (based in Surrey) 3 times this year -- has anyone el...

Sutton

•11 years ago

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Need help understanding test results

Help!!!!! Have thyroid nodules on both right and left side right side (2) nodules solid left upper cyctis low predominantly solid. My nurse practitionioner has...

Help!!!!! Have thyroid nodules on both right and left side right side (2) nodule...

Wahala1

•11 years ago

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I want to take a multi-vitamin but don't have a clue, am completely confused! Can anyone recommend one that I can buy and where from please

Jayneyg

•11 years ago

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Hi, looking for some advice on my latest blood results. They are all within range but some nearer the lower end.

I have been hypo for 11 years (previous Graves-RAI) and have managed to cope with the ups and downs but this site has been a real education for me. I have been...

I have been hypo for 11 years (previous Graves-RAI) and have managed to cope wit...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Changing the Timing of Thyroxine Ingestion

The questions about when to take levothyroxine keep coming - and that is not surprising! The Patient Information Leaflets, most written information, doctors,...

The questions about when to take levothyroxine keep coming - and that is not sur...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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I was diagnosed underactive at 19 & every time I loose weight I put double back on, how do people manage this or loose weight successfully?

I am now 22 and my tablets keep getting put up. I am a fitness instructor and dance teacher so physically fit, but can't get the body I want due to underactive...

I am now 22 and my tablets keep getting put up. I am a fitness instructor and da...

E7DVL

•11 years ago

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T3 on ebay???

I was just browsing on ebay and came across this. I'm sure it's not proper T3 but the weight loss claims attracted me! Has anyone heard of it before and would...

I was just browsing on ebay and came across this. I'm sure it's not proper T3 bu...

infomaniac

•11 years ago

27 Replies

why do I need to sleep

can anyone tell me why almost everyday at around midday I need to sleep its so hard to stay awake and I have to as I work , I get home at 2pm and fall asleep...

can anyone tell me why almost everyday at around midday I need to sleep its so h...

sunshine55

•11 years ago

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I need help for a friend......because she doesn't speak english well enough. She has been diagnosed celiac plus hashimoto's just recently.

Not yet on thyroxine someone advised her to take kelp or similar. The GP here who is incidentally also my GP dismissed her saying 'it's easy to get better...

Not yet on thyroxine someone advised her to take kelp or similar. The GP here w...

Mikiviki

•11 years ago

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Weird blood test results. On T3 only.

Not sure whether I need to pursue this but have had interesting blood test results while taking only T3. My T4 is very low which is okay because of the T3...

Not sure whether I need to pursue this but have had interesting blood test resul...

Numberone1

•11 years ago

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What's the correct way to do your basil body temperature?

According to ThyroidUK; http://www.thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testing/basal_temperature.html In women who are menstruating, their body temperature varies with the...

According to ThyroidUK; http://www.thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testing/basal_temperatur...

Neeta-K

•11 years ago

4 Replies

I am a bit confused! Why if its ok for TSH and t4 to go outside the blood test ranges is it not ok for T3 to be over the range also?

I understand they say its damaging to be out of range but they say that about TSH and t4 as well but it seems a lot of people are happy to have suppressed TSH...

I understand they say its damaging to be out of range but they say that about TS...

Hidden

•11 years ago

6 Replies

I need a thyroid specialist in London-- recommendations please.

Hi all, I am new to London and am desperately seeking an excellent doctor to monitor my thyroid levels. I had a total thyroidectomy 3 years ago at age 22 and...

Hi all, I am new to London and am desperately seeking an excellent doctor to mo...

kmarie87

•11 years ago

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URGENT!! Any recommendations for an excellent thyroid specialist in London to perform blood tests and prescribe replacement hormones?

I am new to London and am desperately seeking an excellent doctor to monitor my thyroid levels. I had a total thyroidectomy 3 years ago at age 22 and am not...

I am new to London and am desperately seeking an excellent doctor to monitor my ...

kmarie87

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Has anyone here had or heard of a treatment option called Sclerotherapy (for thyroid cyst/goitre)?

My understanding is that the liquid from the cyst is sucked out with a hollow needle and then 96% pure alchol is injected in it, left for 20 minutes and then...

My understanding is that the liquid from the cyst is sucked out with a hollow ne...

kummitati

•11 years ago

4 Replies

What are possible causes for T4 going up. I am now told my blood pressure has gone up whereas I have never had high BP before.

Can anyone help pls. I've been on thyroxine for over 30 years. Thanks Harper

Harper

•11 years ago

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Further brain improvement on T3 only

After finally changing the last of my T4 into T3 in Spring/Summer this year I've been feeling better and bit by bit pushing myself to do more. Now I've been...

After finally changing the last of my T4 into T3 in Spring/Summer this year I've...

Totoro

•11 years ago

5 Replies

A few questions :-) Hypothyroidism and difficulties with doctors

Hi everyone :) Im new to this! Very briefly, Ive been on thyroxine since I was 12, and my dosage is set at 250mcg pday. Now problems seem to have started since...

Hi everyone :) Im new to this! Very briefly, Ive been on thyroxine since I was 1...

Amandabee

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Dhea-sulphate

I had my right Adrenal Gland removed 3 years ago ....been up and down on Prednisolone ever since ....and I also have to carry an injection of 100 mg Steriod in...

I had my right Adrenal Gland removed 3 years ago ....been up and down on Prednis...

silkysoft

•11 years ago

1 Reply

When should I take my levothyroxine

Anything I should not be eating drinking and when after or before food...night or day?? etc....thanks for reading and any info!

Anything I should not be eating drinking and when after or before food...night o...

Anuba

•11 years ago

2 Replies

I would like to put my case history forward in the follow up to the Scottish Government Petition and round table session. Link anyone please

I cannot believe what has just happened. Given confirmation of myopathy caused by unstable thyroid and then told I'm just unusual and they can do nothing for...

I cannot believe what has just happened. Given confirmation of myopathy caused b...

tdcco

•11 years ago

2 Replies

just started T3

been on T4 for 3 years, I started with small dose of T3 but it made me so sleepy and head aches, I put dosage up a little and makes me so sleepy and vague,...

been on T4 for 3 years, I started with small dose of T3 but it made me so sleepy...

susie59

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Another Case Study Needed - Hyper to Hypo

Thyroid UK has been approached by a journalist for a well known magazine to find a case study. They are looking for a lady 30 to 50 years of age (although...

Thyroid UK has been approached by a journalist for a well known magazine to find...

lynmynott

Partner•11 years ago

21 Replies

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All posts for October 2013

If ft4 is 16 and T3 is 3.9 (range 3.8-6.0) does that mean you normal, hypo or hyper

Should I confess?

Does anyone know if taking Vitamin B Complex and Omega 3 Fish Oils interfere with taking Levothyroxine for an underactive thyroid?

My TSH came back as middle range 2.8 but not been tested for T3 or T4 so, could I still have hyperthyroidism?

Recommended book

Self medication.

Something non-thyroid but becoming worrying...

Has anyone seen this Endocrinologist ?

Need help understanding test results

I want to take a multi-vitamin but don't have a clue, am completely confused! Can anyone recommend one that I can buy and where from please

Hi, looking for some advice on my latest blood results. They are all within range but some nearer the lower end.

Changing the Timing of Thyroxine Ingestion

I was diagnosed underactive at 19 & every time I loose weight I put double back on, how do people manage this or loose weight successfully?

T3 on ebay???

why do I need to sleep

I need help for a friend......because she doesn't speak english well enough. She has been diagnosed celiac plus hashimoto's just recently.

Weird blood test results. On T3 only.

What's the correct way to do your basil body temperature?

I am a bit confused! Why if its ok for TSH and t4 to go outside the blood test ranges is it not ok for T3 to be over the range also?

I need a thyroid specialist in London-- recommendations please.

URGENT!! Any recommendations for an excellent thyroid specialist in London to perform blood tests and prescribe replacement hormones?

Has anyone here had or heard of a treatment option called Sclerotherapy (for thyroid cyst/goitre)?

What are possible causes for T4 going up. I am now told my blood pressure has gone up whereas I have never had high BP before.

Further brain improvement on T3 only

A few questions :-) Hypothyroidism and difficulties with doctors

Dhea-sulphate

When should I take my levothyroxine

I would like to put my case history forward in the follow up to the Scottish Government Petition and round table session. Link anyone please

just started T3

Another Case Study Needed - Hyper to Hypo

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