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Does T3 result take longer than the rest?

Had bloods done and GP wrote on the form she wanted TSH, T3 and T4, as she did the first time. but so far only TSH and T4 come back...

Had bloods done and GP wrote on the form she wanted TSH, T3 and T4, as she did ...

joannec123

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Can I take milk thistle while taking levothyroxine?

I have been taking milk thistle but have today for the first time been asked if I am on any meds from the doc, of course I said yes and so was advised to ask...

I have been taking milk thistle but have today for the first time been asked if ...

JanetR05

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Sleep Apnea

For a while i have been waking up in the night choking like my heart had missed a beat and then started again once i woke up. I went to my previous doctor...

For a while i have been waking up in the night choking like my heart had missed ...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

35 Replies

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Worked out how to see the replies

If the question shows there are replies but you can't see them - click on where it says 'however many replies ' and all the replies will pop up as they used...

If the question shows there are replies but you can't see them - click on where ...

Fruitandnutcase

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Has anyone with hashimotos felt better on tsh of between 1.00 -3.00

susiebow

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Think I have solved the mystery of the replies

When you go to a question or post that has replies shown there are no replies for you to see, but if you click where it says '4 Replies' or however many...

When you go to a question or post that has replies shown there are no replies fo...

Fruitandnutcase

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Why?????

When I click on to a question that may have 5 replies. I click on the question but the replies are not there?????? What is happening??? Can we have our...

When I click on to a question that may have 5 replies. I click on the question ...

Margo

•10 years ago

9 Replies

How do my levels of fT3 and fT4 relate to others?

I posted the other day when I got my blood test results and have known about my thyroid issues for just under a week and i'm still taking everything in : free...

I posted the other day when I got my blood test results and have known about my ...

mk366

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Can I be allergic to levothyroxine?

When I was 14 I was diagnosed with hashimoto's and for years I was on 0,5 mg thyrax a day and was fine, until about 1,5 years ago. I got a weird rash, started...

When I was 14 I was diagnosed with hashimoto's and for years I was on 0,5 mg thy...

Heleen_k

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Does Armour make you gain weight round middle?

Anyone had this problem? A lot of abdominal fat generally and def prone to pot belly most of life but I look absolutley pregnant at moment!! I have been on...

Anyone had this problem? A lot of abdominal fat generally and def prone to pot b...

cat69

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Can you purchase Armour Thyroid over the counter in US?

Off to Florida on Boxing Day...woo hoo! Before I Order some more can you get it over the counter there?

Off to Florida on Boxing Day...woo hoo! Before I Order some more can you get it ...

cat69

•10 years ago

8 Replies

What is Happening?

What a good time to change things! We thyroid patients are already trying to cope with Christmas bearing down on us.Also,do we need the reports from 6-7 months...

What a good time to change things! We thyroid patients are already trying to cop...

Hidden

•10 years ago

4 Replies

TPO antibodies, selenium and our autoimmune system

My last test showed TPO antibodies as 1300 (range 0-79?). I didn't do anything at the time 'cos I was dealing with parent health stuff. Anyway - I have now...

My last test showed TPO antibodies as 1300 (range 0-79?). I didn't do anything ...

LKA-dot

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Hypothyroidism debate in Westminster Hall today

http://www.parliamentlive.tv/main/Player.aspx?meetingId=14408&wfs=true For thyroid awareness week 2 years ago I spoke on "This Morning" tv programme and then...

http://www.parliamentlive.tv/main/Player.aspx?meetingId=14408&wfs=true For thyr...

Chippysue

•10 years ago

12 Replies

patient consent issue- can an endocrinologist take a urine iodine test--

which i thought was being done to see if i was iodine deficient-- and waited two months to finally hear the results--when i rang his secretary...only to be...

which i thought was being done to see if i was iodine deficient-- and waited tw...

sky00

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Is My Morning Cortisol Normal? Saliva test, 4570pg/ml = 4.57ng/ml

andybonse

•10 years ago

2 Replies

75 mcg levothyroxine and 3 x 10mg propranolol, not entirely sure about this, is anyone else taking both together and had an improvement?

I've been to see my GP as I had an increase in levo from 50mcg to 75mcg, this increase has given me a vast improvement but still things aren't right, I was...

I've been to see my GP as I had an increase in levo from 50mcg to 75mcg, this in...

Melissa76

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Anyone had an allergic reaction to Mercury Pharma Levo?

I noticed when I picked up my Levo this month that it was a brand I had not had in the four and a half years since I have been on it. It's Levothyroxine Sodium...

I noticed when I picked up my Levo this month that it was a brand I had not had ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Latest Blood test results- endo wants me to reduce T3 ( currently on 30 mcgs daily having reduced from 40mcgs)) don't feel as good as I did.

What do you all think of these test results please? I am not feeling as good as I did when I first went on to T3+T4 (but still heaps better than without T3)...

What do you all think of these test results please? I am not feeling as good as ...

Redjane

•10 years ago

2 Replies

WHAT? can this be possible? Amdipharm Liothyronine price hike!!!

I am a regular reader of the NHS drug tariff (this tells us what can be prescribed on NHS prescription and its cost)...

I am a regular reader of the NHS drug tariff (this tells us what can be prescrib...

nobodysdriving

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Does anyone else feel like they have a lump in their throat after having their thyroid removed? I do & I also feel itchy under the scar Help

Fed_up

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Oh dear can't make head nor tail of this site now ...whats going on ?

Now its saying post or questions has 2 or 3 replys when it hasn't its showing us next questions ....please please sort this out ...we are ill some badly ..this...

Now its saying post or questions has 2 or 3 replys when it hasn't its showing us...

lola1956

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Feeling terrible on 50mgs thyroxine - headaches and nausea, is this normal?

I posted previously about post partum thyroiditis and getting pregnant, I'm 42 and a half and have a 5 and half month old and would like to try for another...

I posted previously about post partum thyroiditis and getting pregnant, I'm 42 a...

JuliaV

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Is this goitre?

I have recently been found to have elevated Anti TPO antibodies at 41kIU/L (<34) and a high TSH at 4.6 (0.27-4.2). FT4 is at 15.6 (12-22). I have been taking...

I have recently been found to have elevated Anti TPO antibodies at 41kIU/L (<34)...

Hidden

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Do normal results from a coeliac/autoimmune profile appear on a blood test report?

I have had 5 phials of my blood taken during my last blood test to be tested for folate, ferritin, vitamin d, vitamin b12, TSH, FT4, plasma viscosity, glucose...

I have had 5 phials of my blood taken during my last blood test to be tested for...

Hidden

•10 years ago

11 Replies

What do you make of these results? (I'm borderline HYPO)

Started on 25mcg of Levo 6 half weeks ago and saw a different GP today, thinking may increase it as im feeling much better already But, she didn't even think I...

Started on 25mcg of Levo 6 half weeks ago and saw a different GP today, thinking...

joannec123

•10 years ago

29 Replies

Hi, Anyone found a good private Endo in Scotland? Glasgow region.I am trying to find an Endo willing to test my T3 levels and treat with T3.

I have been on Levo for nearly 2 years, symptoms are worsening. Saw Dr. P who thinks I'm not converting T4 to T3 and that my adrenals are half way to failing!

I have been on Levo for nearly 2 years, symptoms are worsening. Saw Dr. P who th...

Breeny

•10 years ago

5 Replies

I've just had a thyroid test and my TSH is 1.34 and my Free T4 is 9.9 (range 7.5 to 21.1).

I got tested due to pain in my thyroid and general fatigue, thinning hair and dry skin, and having had a very abnormal thyroid test many years ago (TSH was...

I got tested due to pain in my thyroid and general fatigue, thinning hair and dr...

Elsa1509

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Sodium levels

Been checking my last bloods and noticed that sodium was just over the top level 147ml range 133-146...confused because this indicates high blood pressure...

Been checking my last bloods and noticed that sodium was just over the top level...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Does anyone know of a good endo in East Yorkshire who deals with adrenal and conversion issues.

PM me please.

lucylocks

•10 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for December 2013

Does T3 result take longer than the rest?

Can I take milk thistle while taking levothyroxine?

Sleep Apnea

Worked out how to see the replies

Has anyone with hashimotos felt better on tsh of between 1.00 -3.00

Think I have solved the mystery of the replies

Why?????

How do my levels of fT3 and fT4 relate to others?

Can I be allergic to levothyroxine?

Does Armour make you gain weight round middle?

Can you purchase Armour Thyroid over the counter in US?

What is Happening?

TPO antibodies, selenium and our autoimmune system

Hypothyroidism debate in Westminster Hall today

patient consent issue- can an endocrinologist take a urine iodine test--

Is My Morning Cortisol Normal? Saliva test, 4570pg/ml = 4.57ng/ml

75 mcg levothyroxine and 3 x 10mg propranolol, not entirely sure about this, is anyone else taking both together and had an improvement?

Anyone had an allergic reaction to Mercury Pharma Levo?

Latest Blood test results- endo wants me to reduce T3 ( currently on 30 mcgs daily having reduced from 40mcgs)) don't feel as good as I did.

WHAT? can this be possible? Amdipharm Liothyronine price hike!!!

Does anyone else feel like they have a lump in their throat after having their thyroid removed? I do & I also feel itchy under the scar Help

Oh dear can't make head nor tail of this site now ...whats going on ?

Feeling terrible on 50mgs thyroxine - headaches and nausea, is this normal?

Is this goitre?

Do normal results from a coeliac/autoimmune profile appear on a blood test report?

What do you make of these results? (I'm borderline HYPO)

Hi, Anyone found a good private Endo in Scotland? Glasgow region.I am trying to find an Endo willing to test my T3 levels and treat with T3.

I've just had a thyroid test and my TSH is 1.34 and my Free T4 is 9.9 (range 7.5 to 21.1).

Sodium levels

Does anyone know of a good endo in East Yorkshire who deals with adrenal and conversion issues.

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