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TSH and liver function Advice please

After my last test in August my doctor finally put me on 25g of levothyroxine with a TSH result of 7.03 and said to retest in another 6 weeks. I did so and...

After my last test in August my doctor finally put me on 25g of levothyroxine wi...

Roz123

•11 years ago

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Any help to explain my results.

I have Hashimotos and was diagnosed with an under active thyroid two years ago. I just had my recent bloods back after increasing my levothyroxine to 75mg. My...

I have Hashimotos and was diagnosed with an under active thyroid two years ago. ...

hpfan123

•11 years ago

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NDT and low ferratin - help please x

Tsh <0.03 (0.40-5.00) T4 15.6 (10.00-23.00) T3 6.2 (3.50-6.50) B12 974 (180-1000) Folate 18.7 (5.00-10.00) Ferratin 22 (10.00-120.00)...

Tsh <0.03 (0.40-5.00) T4 15.6 (10.00-23.00) T3 6.2 (3.50-6.50) B1...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Helicobacter Pylori is it connected to thyroid?

I have a very uncomfortable burning pain in my chest which spreads to my breasts, and my sternum burns if I press on to it. I also belch a lot. This morning...

I have a very uncomfortable burning pain in my chest which spreads to my breasts...

Margo

•11 years ago

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TSH 79 - severe depression and tiredness Can anyone suggest anything to help.

Stopped taking Levothyroxine between july 2012 and july 2013 and felt so much better, not tired, depressed and weight gained fell off me...but suddenly started...

Stopped taking Levothyroxine between july 2012 and july 2013 and felt so much be...

lowlou

•11 years ago

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Will my voice ever return to its original sound 3 months after tt and still very hoarse and sounding monotone no expression in my voice

Tatty10

•11 years ago

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hi new to this, have high throid treated with radiation but has come back. whats likely to b next?

tr1x1e

•11 years ago

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ive just got my results off the doctor, he says they are normal. TSH is 0.09 and T4 is 10?

I still feel tired most of the time but not sure if thats my anxiety medication

smeelicious

•11 years ago

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A special mid life hormonal roller coaster with seats reserved for 'ladies' only

I think my LDN is working so well that I am rejuvenating and turning back into a teenager, I am having the same strops as that age group, but of course being...

I think my LDN is working so well that I am rejuvenating and turning back into a...

MaryF

•11 years ago

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Dr Q - Sussex County Hospital. Anyone have experience of him, and any tips for getting the most out of him? Thanks.

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Edited by admin as per guidelines not to name identifiable individuals If you w...

Hidden

•11 years ago

1 Reply

I suffer from hyperactive thyroidism diagnosed last year I am worried about my ability to conceive a child or what issues my child may get

I really want to be a mum

Demilove

•11 years ago

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I'm Graves and stopped PTU 2 months ago as made me feel so foggy. So much better apart from pins and needles in hands everyday? Advice pls!!

Also type 1 diabetic for 36 years.

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Got my results from my GP. Does any think my TSH is a bit low.

I would appreciate your comments, Serum free T4. 21 pmol. (9.0-25) Is this too high? Serum TSH. 0.68 mui/L. (0.3-5.0). Is this low? Serum...

I would appreciate your comments, Serum free T4. 21 pmol. (9.0-25) Is t...

Kathy21

•11 years ago

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Just got my results from GP unfortunately had had my levo 3hours before blood test. Could anyone give me their opinion on my results.

Not sleeping v.good, mind too active. Also wake up very thirsty. Results: serum free T4. 21pmol/L. (9.0-25.0) Serum TSH. .68 mui/L....

Not sleeping v.good, mind too active. Also wake up very thirsty. Results: serum ...

Kathy21

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Hypothyroid and PCOS?

Since becoming hypothyroid and putting on weight and struggling to lose it my FSH:LH ratio has become 3:1. My GP says this points to PCOS and is doing some...

Since becoming hypothyroid and putting on weight and struggling to lose it my FS...

Jenny1

•11 years ago

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Nightime pain and numbness in right arm. Does anyone suffer with this or know what the culprit is what causes it?

Ive been taking 62.5 mcg t3 for a while now plus all the usual supplements and have been feeling much better tho a lagging background fatigue remains plus a...

Ive been taking 62.5 mcg t3 for a while now plus all the usual supplements and h...

babycatcher7572

•11 years ago

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T3 has changed my life!...

I have been taking 75mcg of T3 for a month now, I have bought these myself as my doctor will not prescribe. ( I was on 225mcg of Levo a day) This has changed...

I have been taking 75mcg of T3 for a month now, I have bought these myself as my...

Tanya40

•11 years ago

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The Normal TSH Reference Range: What Has Changed in the Last Decade?

This fairly short paper covers much of the ground with which many are familiar. I had been going to post some quotes but as it is so short, I'd have ended up...

This fairly short paper covers much of the ground with which many are familiar. ...

helvella

Administrator•11 years ago

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T3 Lost in the Post Help needed to Obtain Affordable T3

Hi everyone, As many of us folks here, I have been self medicating, using a combination of Nutri Thyroid and T3. I usually get my T3 on the internet from...

Hi everyone, As many of us folks here, I have been self medicating, using a comb...

lindygiles

•11 years ago

9 Replies

After 4 visits to the doctors I finally got a blood test done. T4 14 (12-22) TFT 5.09 (0.2-4.) The doc is going to up my levo to 50mg a day

Clmartin80

•11 years ago

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overdose of t3

Hello my 17yr old son has taken 20 mcg T3 spit into 2 doses for two weeks now. Initially he felt better with more energy, but over the last few days he has...

Hello my 17yr old son has taken 20 mcg T3 spit into 2 doses for two weeks now. I...

rosypo

•11 years ago

14 Replies

What blood tests do I need for a full thyroid check

I am going to my doctors soon but am unsure now what tests to have done for to get the full picture of what my thyroid up to.

I am going to my doctors soon but am unsure now what tests to have done for to g...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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I have been on 50mg Levo since july & wondered how often should blood be tested for correct dose? as feel very tired & achey all time

I last had blood tested in september & nurse said it was fine & would not refer me to speak to GP, feeling very frustrated as have been struggling with...

I last had blood tested in september & nurse said it was fine & would not refer ...

Perri

•11 years ago

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REQUEST TO SEE ENDO

I had an appointment with my GP this morning to find out results of blood tests and to ask for a referal to see an Endo. My T4 was 15.4 (6.3 - 14.0) and TSH...

I had an appointment with my GP this morning to find out results of blood tests ...

nightingale-56

•11 years ago

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A chance to harass the GMC a bit?

I've just received the following Select Committee Announcement about an accountability hearing with the GMC. I know that they are notorious for tormenting...

I've just received the following Select Committee Announcement about an accounta...

headinjuryhypo

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Diagnosed with Graves, only just started the thyroxine part of block and replace, Been off work ill for 2 weeks, after struggling feeling

ill for some time. My question is how long were any of the forum members off work? I am still hoping to recover to good health, at the moment taking 30 mg carb...

ill for some time. My question is how long were any of the forum members off wor...

jessi4

•11 years ago

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I have been really ill for 7 weeks hashimotos gone hyper for no reason.Reduced thyroxine with little effect,neck feels odd feel like I am

dying.TSH was unrecordable 7 weeks ago ,was 0.10 last week.Have felt hyper in past but not ever felt like this I feel my very essence has gone ,feel jittery...

dying.TSH was unrecordable 7 weeks ago ,was 0.10 last week.Have felt hyper in pa...

susiebow

•11 years ago

6 Replies

T3 - Endocronologists who prescribe?

Thank you for all those who responded to suppliers of T3 after nhs refused to repeat prescription - I have now sourced some As I am going to do battle with...

Thank you for all those who responded to suppliers of T3 after nhs refused to re...

penny

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Magnesium supplements

Hi My daughter is on 150mcg levo and supplementing with Iron Vit B12 Vit D and has just started taking Magnesium, (her level is 51 bottom of range 50) the...

Hi My daughter is on 150mcg levo and supplementing with Iron Vit B12 Vit D a...

lucylocks

•11 years ago

24 Replies

Can Hypothyroidism affect your emotions?

This may sound like a really stupid question but lately its as though I have no emotion towards anything, even my partner. its horrible. my libido has gone...

This may sound like a really stupid question but lately its as though I have no ...

joannec123

•11 years ago

30 Replies

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All posts for November 2013

TSH and liver function Advice please

Any help to explain my results.

NDT and low ferratin - help please x

Helicobacter Pylori is it connected to thyroid?

TSH 79 - severe depression and tiredness Can anyone suggest anything to help.

Will my voice ever return to its original sound 3 months after tt and still very hoarse and sounding monotone no expression in my voice

hi new to this, have high throid treated with radiation but has come back. whats likely to b next?

ive just got my results off the doctor, he says they are normal. TSH is 0.09 and T4 is 10?

A special mid life hormonal roller coaster with seats reserved for 'ladies' only

Dr Q - Sussex County Hospital. Anyone have experience of him, and any tips for getting the most out of him? Thanks.

I suffer from hyperactive thyroidism diagnosed last year I am worried about my ability to conceive a child or what issues my child may get

I'm Graves and stopped PTU 2 months ago as made me feel so foggy. So much better apart from pins and needles in hands everyday? Advice pls!!

Got my results from my GP. Does any think my TSH is a bit low.

Just got my results from GP unfortunately had had my levo 3hours before blood test. Could anyone give me their opinion on my results.

Hypothyroid and PCOS?

Nightime pain and numbness in right arm. Does anyone suffer with this or know what the culprit is what causes it?

T3 has changed my life!...

The Normal TSH Reference Range: What Has Changed in the Last Decade?

T3 Lost in the Post Help needed to Obtain Affordable T3

After 4 visits to the doctors I finally got a blood test done. T4 14 (12-22) TFT 5.09 (0.2-4.) The doc is going to up my levo to 50mg a day

overdose of t3

What blood tests do I need for a full thyroid check

I have been on 50mg Levo since july & wondered how often should blood be tested for correct dose? as feel very tired & achey all time

REQUEST TO SEE ENDO

A chance to harass the GMC a bit?

Diagnosed with Graves, only just started the thyroxine part of block and replace, Been off work ill for 2 weeks, after struggling feeling

I have been really ill for 7 weeks hashimotos gone hyper for no reason.Reduced thyroxine with little effect,neck feels odd feel like I am

T3 - Endocronologists who prescribe?

Magnesium supplements

Can Hypothyroidism affect your emotions?

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