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Do all: iron, ferritin, Vit D3, calcium, zinc, magnesium, B12, folate have to be in the high ranges for the body to utilise thyroxine?

I believe that all the above need to be in high range for us to feel very well, but for the body to utilise thyroxine, is it necessary for them all to be in...

I believe that all the above need to be in high range for us to feel very well, ...

cc120

•10 years ago

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Test results

December 13 serum TSH level (XaELV) 28.00mu/L (0.2 - 4.0) Free T4 5pmol/L (7.8- 14.4) prescribed 50mcg levothyroxine February 14 Serum TSH level (XaELV) 2.69...

December 13 serum TSH level (XaELV) 28.00mu/L (0.2 - 4.0) Free T4 5pmol/L (7.8-...

lexilou

•10 years ago

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Diagnosis of Graves 9 years ago, in remission. Now chronic symptoms of fatigue, muscle & joint pain. Need help understanding my test results

I'm a British expat living in SE Asia. I'm having problems getting an endocrinologist. For the last year I have experienced constant fatigue, very bad muscle...

I'm a British expat living in SE Asia. I'm having problems getting an endocrinol...

curlijo

•10 years ago

11 Replies

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Blood results need your opinion please

B12 231 ng/L (180-900) doc says is ok. Serum folate 3.6 ug/l (>4.5) low. Ferritin 18 ug /l (15-300). Ok tsh...

B12 231 ng/L (180-900) doc says is ok. Serum folate 3.6 ug/l (>4.5) low. ...

antonia26

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Could it be hypothyroidism? What to do next?

Hi, I have a lot of the symptoms of hypothyroidism. I have suffered on and off from depression for ten years but in this time have also been to see many people...

Hi, I have a lot of the symptoms of hypothyroidism. I have suffered on and off f...

clarinettist32

•10 years ago

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Depression is it thyroid b 12 or lack of support.??

Trying T3 only with help from Paul Robinson. and bodily felling a bit better but this last week I am so down. Is this my thyroid not being medicated...

Trying T3 only with help from Paul Robinson. and bodily felling a bit better bu...

beaton

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Upstairs and Downstairs

After yesterdays gp appointment and referral that is going to be made to rheumatology i decided to find out about a private consulation. This enquiry led me to...

After yesterdays gp appointment and referral that is going to be made to rheumat...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

29 Replies

Synacthen test?

Anyone had a synacthen test? I'm waiting to have it done soon and am terrified xx

Anyone had a synacthen test? I'm waiting to have it done soon and am terrified x...

arjs

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Hi, I wonder if anyone out there can help with my latest blood results?

8 weeks ago diagnosed hypo and put on 50 mg levo. 2 weeks after taking medication I felt so much worse than before, constant headache, ridiculous tiredness,...

8 weeks ago diagnosed hypo and put on 50 mg levo. 2 weeks after taking medicatio...

cleanslate38

•10 years ago

11 Replies

My daughter 17yrs with 'Hashi's' is about to start the Paleo Diet.... suggestions on thyroid med without starch, lactose, maize fillers?

My daughter is in constain pain in the tummy area. She is on 125 of Lovo which has starch, lactose, maize which are big no nos on this diet... can anyone...

My daughter is in constain pain in the tummy area. She is on 125 of Lovo whic...

anjh-blue

•10 years ago

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getting blood tests done.

just had an email back from the surgery enquiring about blood tests private being done there and they spoke to my DR who said he would gladly write me a letter...

just had an email back from the surgery enquiring about blood tests private bein...

anbuma

•10 years ago

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blue horizons

blood tests ordered.just need to find a phlebotomist in my area to carry it out.

anbuma

•10 years ago

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I have had hashimotos for 11 years, went hyper 6 months ago (september),reduced dose of thyroxine from 150 mcg down to as low as 100mcg one

day and 75 mcg the next ,till december,. Went up to 100mcg a day from January till end Feb Went up to 112.5 mcg. Now been on 125mcg for 5 days. I still feel...

day and 75 mcg the next ,till december,. Went up to 100mcg a day from January ti...

susiebow

•10 years ago

1 Reply

FT3 Test or FT3 and FT4 together?

Hi all, I live in Ireland and have found it impossible to get an FT3 blood test from Dr or Endo. A Private Hospital near me will do an FT3 for Euro 20 but...

Hi all, I live in Ireland and have found it impossible to get an FT3 blood test...

Boronia

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Vitamin D deficiency link to autoimmune disease.

Morning all! This is a very interesting article that my daughter sent me about the devastating effects of vitamin D deficiency...

Morning all! This is a very interesting article that my daughter sent me about t...

Eelaines

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Feeling mixed up

After recently joining this site I have realised how little I know and understand about having an under active thyroid. I was diagnosed with this in my early...

After recently joining this site I have realised how little I know and understan...

Sharon56

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Is it worth arguing with the doctor??

I'm currently under the private care of an endo and I need blood tests to see what my TSH level, iron and Vit D levels are. I have reached my private cost...

I'm currently under the private care of an endo and I need blood tests to see wh...

Tweetypie28

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Starch in levothyroxine may be a problem, are there any alternatives?

I suspect I may have ankolysing spondylitis which is a form of arthritis in the spine. It has been found that the bacteria klebsiella, which is prevalent in...

I suspect I may have ankolysing spondylitis which is a form of arthritis in the ...

Joyia

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Hi, Does anybody get ache in throat?

I am borderline Hypo, was on Levo but been taken off 10 days ago by GP and waiting to see an Endo. I have many hypo symptoms and have had a hoarse throat for...

I am borderline Hypo, was on Levo but been taken off 10 days ago by GP and waiti...

joannec123

•10 years ago

16 Replies

eyebrows missing.

i have been on t3 60mcg a day for about 8 months now. not on thyroxine as i felt so ill on it. now i feel ill with the t3 and so fatigued and my eyebrows are...

i have been on t3 60mcg a day for about 8 months now. not on thyroxine as i felt...

katherine107

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Do you ever feel like screaming

Had doctors appointment today and i felt like id been given two stikes and one more i would be out of the surgery. Got referral to Rheumy but dr disagreed with...

Had doctors appointment today and i felt like id been given two stikes and one m...

yorkshiregirl44

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Hi, I was recently diagnosed hypothyroid and was prescribed 50mcg levothyroxine, since taking it I am only getting

a couple of hours sleep a night, I wake up sweating and my ears ring, so now changed to 10mcg liothyronine, I had to ask for this as my dr had never heard of...

a couple of hours sleep a night, I wake up sweating and my ears ring, so now cha...

lexilou

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Hooray! Yippee!! I've been to see the homeopath -and the circadian rhythm worked!!!!

First of all, I would like to thank this site, the administrators and the members with who without I would have been left to the behest of ignorant Doctors....

First of all, I would like to thank this site, the administrators and the member...

sheenah

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Tests for ACTH deficiency

Other than the short SynACTHen, can anyone recommend any tests for secondary adrenal insufficiency? As a much removed pituitary patient and persistence of...

Other than the short SynACTHen, can anyone recommend any tests for secondary adr...

mumcat2

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Relatively high TSH but have a hard time staying on synthroid for treatment?

Hi all, I just found this forum and I'm hoping to call on the wisdom of this group to get sorted out. I am a 43 year old woman and have three autoimmune...

Hi all, I just found this forum and I'm hoping to call on the wisdom of this gro...

emilywf

•10 years ago

5 Replies

I will start erfa 30 (18mcg T4 and 4mcg T3)Is too much one grain for a starting dose??

Hi everybody After two years taking levo 25mcg then 50 mcg and finally 75mcg the first year I have to dropped to 50mcg because I starting to have vertigo...

Hi everybody After two years taking levo 25mcg then 50 mcg and finally 75mcg t...

Hidden

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Private?

Has anyone seen the endocrinologist professor John wass based in Oxford.?

arjs

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Hi, These are my latest blood tests. Can't see any mention of Ferritin or Vit D, which were both supposed to be tested.

( DVC) -ok B12 451 ng/L (130-800) Serum Folate 8.0ug/L (4-20) FBC ( DVC ) -ok HB 133 g/l (120-160) WBCs 6.9 10*9 /L (...

( DVC) -ok B12 451 ng/L (130-800) Serum Folate 8.0ug/L (...

appy45

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Hospital choice any advice East Kent?

I've been sent a choose and book letter from my gp after being diagnosed with hashimoto's. I have a multi nodular thyroid from an ultrasound and high...

I've been sent a choose and book letter from my gp after being diagnosed with ha...

Perky

•10 years ago

3 Replies

GATESHEAD/NEWCASTLE SUPPORT GROUP.

Is anyone interested if we started a support group in this area??

Coopsie

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for March 2014

Do all: iron, ferritin, Vit D3, calcium, zinc, magnesium, B12, folate have to be in the high ranges for the body to utilise thyroxine?

Test results

Diagnosis of Graves 9 years ago, in remission. Now chronic symptoms of fatigue, muscle & joint pain. Need help understanding my test results

Blood results need your opinion please

Could it be hypothyroidism? What to do next?

Depression is it thyroid b 12 or lack of support.??

Upstairs and Downstairs

Synacthen test?

Hi, I wonder if anyone out there can help with my latest blood results?

My daughter 17yrs with 'Hashi's' is about to start the Paleo Diet.... suggestions on thyroid med without starch, lactose, maize fillers?

getting blood tests done.

blue horizons

I have had hashimotos for 11 years, went hyper 6 months ago (september),reduced dose of thyroxine from 150 mcg down to as low as 100mcg one

FT3 Test or FT3 and FT4 together?

Vitamin D deficiency link to autoimmune disease.

Feeling mixed up

Is it worth arguing with the doctor??

Starch in levothyroxine may be a problem, are there any alternatives?

Hi, Does anybody get ache in throat?

eyebrows missing.

Do you ever feel like screaming

Hi, I was recently diagnosed hypothyroid and was prescribed 50mcg levothyroxine, since taking it I am only getting

Hooray! Yippee!! I've been to see the homeopath -and the circadian rhythm worked!!!!

Tests for ACTH deficiency

Relatively high TSH but have a hard time staying on synthroid for treatment?

I will start erfa 30 (18mcg T4 and 4mcg T3)Is too much one grain for a starting dose??

Private?

Hi, These are my latest blood tests. Can't see any mention of Ferritin or Vit D, which were both supposed to be tested.

Hospital choice any advice East Kent?

GATESHEAD/NEWCASTLE SUPPORT GROUP.

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