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Big day tomorrow

Well it's the big day tomorrow at guys hospital for my biopsy on my neck right side, was not feeling that good this morning, My arm has been hurting worse,...

Well it's the big day tomorrow at guys hospital for my biopsy on my neck right ...

Lovejoy

•10 years ago

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Results back today B12 level is 315.......... Could this be pernicious anaemia?

Hello there. I have a constant tingling tongue. Won't go away which I have posted about before. Today I got some blood levels back and this is looking too low....

Hello there. I have a constant tingling tongue. Won't go away which I have poste...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Any ideas please. I really am considering self meds as not getting anywhere with drs. If I self med what should I try first?

Bloods from April 12 when neck swelled and I grew an extra head (nodules) TSH 1.5 (0.27-4.2) Free T4 14.2 (11.0-22.0). Partial thyroidectomy Oct 12. Started...

Bloods from April 12 when neck swelled and I grew an extra head (nodules) TSH 1....

GotTheTShirt

•10 years ago

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Newbie - looking for support/guidance/feedback

Hi there I have always suspected I am hypothyroid, my mother is and has been for 40 years or so and my symptoms all fit to this diagnosis, but, my levels have...

Hi there I have always suspected I am hypothyroid, my mother is and has been fo...

Kimlisa48

•10 years ago

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Am Starting On T3 Tomorrow On My Birthday!

Had my Endo visit yesterday .....a tiring afternoon as the clinic was a very busy one with double bookings and I had a two hour wait!! However.......Good News,...

Had my Endo visit yesterday .....a tiring afternoon as the clinic was a very bus...

Hidden

•10 years ago

34 Replies

About the Survey

I got invited to take part in a HU survey here today and I'd like to make a comment about it if I may... The questions betray a barely disguised desire...

I got invited to take part in a HU survey here today and I'd like to make a comm...

Hidden

•10 years ago

28 Replies

Help please anyone who has been to see a Rheumatologist

I have been referred to a Rheumatologist for investigation into chronic pain please can anyone tell me what happens on your first visit what sort of questions...

I have been referred to a Rheumatologist for investigation into chronic pain ple...

Gigi75

•10 years ago

15 Replies

pets do detect illnesses in their owners

taken from facebook RSPCA (England & Wales) Pippa the RSPCA rescue cat proved to be a very special addition to the Jansa family when they adopted her - she...

taken from facebook RSPCA (England & Wales) Pippa the RSPCA rescue cat proved...

anbuma

•10 years ago

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TSH = 4.637 c'est normal?

NAH7

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Bitter Taste and Mercury Pharma Levothyroxine

Hi all A few weeks ago I started a post asking if it was possible to request a specific brand of Levo from the pharmacist because I believed that the brand I...

Hi all A few weeks ago I started a post asking if it was possible to request a s...

mrspinkrat

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Can anyone help me - what is hyperparathyroidism please?

I've read it in a consultants letter, but no idea what it is, and it wasn't mentioned when I saw him. It could be nothing, but it's always good to know...

I've read it in a consultants letter, but no idea what it is, and it wasn't ment...

Hidden

•10 years ago

9 Replies

My daughter has just been tested and is Bordeline low T4 but normal TSH and T3 what does this mean ?

mumbojumbo

•10 years ago

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Blood Tests - what should be 'ticked' for Iron test?

My GP has given me the request form for a blood test. She has ticked for Thyroid and also for Full Blood Count (FBC) and Electrolytes. Do either of the last...

My GP has given me the request form for a blood test. She has ticked for Thyroi...

Loobs39

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Levothyroxine Monotherapy Cannot Guarantee Euthyroidism in All Athyreotic Patients

I hope I am not repeating if someone has already posted this. I did a search by author and title and could not find anything except a mention of the study a...

I hope I am not repeating if someone has already posted this. I did a search by...

PR4NOW

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Is T3 at 1.7 nmol/L good or bad?...thanks - see lab range below

It says that the lab range is 1.3 - 3.1 nmol/L on the sheet and I m 1.7. I am back on levo as thyroid gold wasn't really working for me or I was0nt taking...

It says that the lab range is 1.3 - 3.1 nmol/L on the sheet and I m 1.7. I am b...

Anuba

•10 years ago

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Any input welcome....Had T3 tested and it is 1.7 nmol/L - good or bad? thanks

It says that the lab range is 1.3 - 3.1 nmol/L on the sheet and I m 1.7. I am back on levo as thyroid gold wasn't really working for me or I was0nt taking...

It says that the lab range is 1.3 - 3.1 nmol/L on the sheet and I m 1.7. I am b...

Anuba

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Hydrocortisone dosing for dental work

Hi, I'm on 35mg of HC a day taken (12.5, 10, 10, 2.5). I have some dental cavity work that needs addressing and I'm wondering if I need to increase the dose...

Hi, I'm on 35mg of HC a day taken (12.5, 10, 10, 2.5). I have some dental cavity...

Don75

•10 years ago

9 Replies

I recently went to the doctor to ask for the free t3 blood test to be noted when I have my blood test he said it didnt exist?

soulgirl

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Hi I've had underactive thyroids for years and can't seem to get stable , I've recently had a B12 test came in as 230 but dr says it's fine

I'm currently on 125 levo , I enjoy walking and go on long days out walking but until recently I can't manage 4 miles with pain in the soles of my feet , like...

I'm currently on 125 levo , I enjoy walking and go on long days out walking but ...

Dsarge111

•10 years ago

28 Replies

Silent Heart Attack?

Interesting scenario but wondered what the likliehood of this is. Ive come back from holiday after a long flight. The next day I couldnt breathe. I should...

Interesting scenario but wondered what the likliehood of this is. Ive come back...

Numberone1

•10 years ago

36 Replies

NHS Thyroid Testing

My NHS have always been problematic with carrying out FT3 Test. But, as mentioned before, now FT4 getting thumbs down. Are we all banned to Private testing...

My NHS have always been problematic with carrying out FT3 Test. But, as menti...

QUE6T-33

•10 years ago

33 Replies

Thyroid/ Adrenal Supplements Vs Prolactin

Prolactin usually 'normal' Serum. But on taking Thyroid or Adrenal Supplements, Prolactin Serum increases. Can see perhaps connection Adrenal Supps effecting...

Prolactin usually 'normal' Serum. But on taking Thyroid or Adrenal Supplements, ...

QUE6T-33

•10 years ago

1 Reply

NHS Cortisol Test

My NHS Trust carries out Cortisol Serum, but does not offer Ref Range. Is anyone else's NHS doing the same? Dr. has queried, but no joy with Path Lab. Penny

My NHS Trust carries out Cortisol Serum, but does not offer Ref Range. Is anyone...

QUE6T-33

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Is there a support group in Stoke On Trent?

harry1211

•10 years ago

4 Replies

does your travel insurance go up once dyx (diagnosed)with throid problems? if so has anyone found a good insurance company with good deal?

harry1211

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Hi been on 75mcg levo since Christmas time, had bloods which revealed low vit d, low ferritin. On iron tablets and also vit D, still

really suffering with the swelling in legs, and hands, doctors say not thyroid related, (as they say done adequate blood tests) but last few mornings have...

really suffering with the swelling in legs, and hands, doctors say not thyroid r...

mandys

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Feel better without erfa.........what's going on??!!

I took my last erfa thyroid tab at 3pm yesterday because I was having my bloods done today. So far so good. For whatever reason I have decided to switch to...

I took my last erfa thyroid tab at 3pm yesterday because I was having my bloods ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Genova results back - what is going on?!

I got the following results back today: Total thyroxine - 73.2 (58-154nmol/L) TSH - 0.139 (0.4-4.0) FT4 - 15.3 (10-22) FT3 - 2.72 (2.8-6.5) FT4:FT3 ratio -...

I got the following results back today: Total thyroxine - 73.2 (58-154nmol/L) T...

mountaingoat83

•10 years ago

25 Replies

Thyroid levels??

I've been unwell since jean this year, sore throat cough, tiredness and very croaky voice. At first doc thought pneumonia, had antibiotics but they didn't work...

I've been unwell since jean this year, sore throat cough, tiredness and very cro...

Donz

•10 years ago

20 Replies

Has anyone in Scotland been able to obtain a prescription for Armour on the NHS?

I'm new to this site and have been reading a lot online about weight gain and levothyroxine. Have been taking for a year and a half and have gained over 2...

I'm new to this site and have been reading a lot online about weight gain and le...

india07

•10 years ago

20 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for March 2014

Big day tomorrow

Results back today B12 level is 315.......... Could this be pernicious anaemia?

Any ideas please. I really am considering self meds as not getting anywhere with drs. If I self med what should I try first?

Newbie - looking for support/guidance/feedback

Am Starting On T3 Tomorrow On My Birthday!

About the Survey

Help please anyone who has been to see a Rheumatologist

pets do detect illnesses in their owners

TSH = 4.637 c'est normal?

Bitter Taste and Mercury Pharma Levothyroxine

Can anyone help me - what is hyperparathyroidism please?

My daughter has just been tested and is Bordeline low T4 but normal TSH and T3 what does this mean ?

Blood Tests - what should be 'ticked' for Iron test?

Levothyroxine Monotherapy Cannot Guarantee Euthyroidism in All Athyreotic Patients

Is T3 at 1.7 nmol/L good or bad?...thanks - see lab range below

Any input welcome....Had T3 tested and it is 1.7 nmol/L - good or bad? thanks

Hydrocortisone dosing for dental work

I recently went to the doctor to ask for the free t3 blood test to be noted when I have my blood test he said it didnt exist?

Hi I've had underactive thyroids for years and can't seem to get stable , I've recently had a B12 test came in as 230 but dr says it's fine

Silent Heart Attack?

NHS Thyroid Testing

Thyroid/ Adrenal Supplements Vs Prolactin

NHS Cortisol Test

Is there a support group in Stoke On Trent?

does your travel insurance go up once dyx (diagnosed)with throid problems? if so has anyone found a good insurance company with good deal?

Hi been on 75mcg levo since Christmas time, had bloods which revealed low vit d, low ferritin. On iron tablets and also vit D, still

Feel better without erfa.........what's going on??!!

Genova results back - what is going on?!

Thyroid levels??

Has anyone in Scotland been able to obtain a prescription for Armour on the NHS?

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