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Hi there is a big difference between bloods 2 months ago: TSH 1.1 (0.35-5.0) T4 17.8 (9-24) T3 4.1 (3.5-6.5) Vit D 43 (75-200) ferritin 26

Today's results: TSH 2.7 (0.35-5.0) T4 12.3 (9-24) T3 3.7 (3.5-6.5) Vit D 42 Ferritin 27 Was prescribed iron tablets (still on them) although what's the point...

Today's results: TSH 2.7 (0.35-5.0) T4 12.3 (9-24) T3 3.7 (3.5-6.5) Vit D 42 Fer...

mandys

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Chilblains anyone?

I get sporadic chilblains on my fingers (Sjogren's & Hypo) but why during the warmer months? Does anybody else suffer?

I get sporadic chilblains on my fingers (Sjogren's & Hypo) but why during the wa...

sazzyb

•10 years ago

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I appear to be allergic to all medications but am getting worse whilst awaiting specialist....any thoughts or guidance please

Was told reading in bloods was 43 (not 9-21) and this was deemed urgent as I have been so ill.... Doc prescribed Carbimadole (but allergic to) and now...

Was told reading in bloods was 43 (not 9-21) and this was deemed urgent as I hav...

Sitara

•10 years ago

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Opinions on my blood results please?

I have learned an awful lot about thyroid problems from this forum over the last few weeks. Wonder if you can help with interpreting these blood test results?...

I have learned an awful lot about thyroid problems from this forum over the last...

slakin57

•10 years ago

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what are normal readings for advanced thyroid blood test please

mwigan

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Does anyone have an ump and dry feeling on the tips of fingers and toes

Nancybeck123

•10 years ago

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Test results after 5 weeks on Armour. TSH is lower but why has T4 dropped out of range with T3 almost out of range!

I would be really grateful for some advice. I've not been feeling great on Armour despite some improvement initially. I just got my test results back. I had...

I would be really grateful for some advice. I've not been feeling great on Armou...

girlfoley

•10 years ago

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Anyone want a date?

Three for your diary... Sunday 4th May: International Star Wars Day (May the fourth be with you!) And more seriously,my pre-op assessment will be next Thursday...

Three for your diary... Sunday 4th May: International Star Wars Day (May the fou...

mumcat2

•10 years ago

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B12 supplements: which is right and wrong to take?

I have just read some replies to another question on B12 supplements and one of the states that must be methylcobalamin and not cyanocobalamin. Would someone...

I have just read some replies to another question on B12 supplements and one of ...

Occamoo

•10 years ago

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PIP wait

Has anyone out there applied for PIP and would share how long it took for their application to come through? Several interested members - including me -would...

Has anyone out there applied for PIP and would share how long it took for their ...

mumcat2

•10 years ago

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Are my B12, magnesium, and vitamin D levels normal.

Got results today. B12 -250 Magnesium 0.66 Vitamin D -55 Thanks.

annette12

•10 years ago

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Questions about taking Levo at night

I had my completion thyroidectomy on Monday and took my first dose of Levothyroxine last night. i'm on 150mcg and decided to try taking it last thing at night...

I had my completion thyroidectomy on Monday and took my first dose of Levothyrox...

wysewoman

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Does having your full thyroid taken out really affect your cognitive ability or process information and no energy what normal TSH levels

rx040614

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Vitamins testing - how long before blood test shall I stop taking my iron, b12, vit d and folate?

I am planning to tests my Iron, b12, folate and vit d levels. I am not sure how long before test I should stop taking supplements? I have read some places that...

I am planning to tests my Iron, b12, folate and vit d levels. I am not sure how ...

edysia2

•10 years ago

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Eye problems

Hi, has anyone ever had any experience of eye problems, mainly a mucousy discharge, when taking thyroxine?

Hi, has anyone ever had any experience of eye problems, mainly a mucousy dischar...

Rhiannon5

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Adrenal stress profile and coffee.

Hello. Apologises for typing errors in advance. I am using my phone to type this, stuck in bed. I am doing adrenal stress profile today. Collected 1st sample...

Hello. Apologises for typing errors in advance. I am using my phone to type this...

edysia2

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Possible thyroid diagnosis

Hi everyone, I went to the doctors yesterday as ive been experiencing some symptoms for quite some time. Being a typical man I tend to put off visits to the...

Hi everyone, I went to the doctors yesterday as ive been experiencing some sympt...

sargie

•10 years ago

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I'm a little shell shocked after GP visit...you'll never guess what happened

So today I saw my GP with my latest private blood results and told him I was treating myself with NDT. I fully expected him to either fly off the handle or...

So today I saw my GP with my latest private blood results and told him I was tre...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Is there a best time of day to do blood tests?

I have jusy ordered thyroid blood tests from blue horizon to do at home. Just wondering if there is a best time of day to do them. I know this may sound awful...

I have jusy ordered thyroid blood tests from blue horizon to do at home. Just wo...

Alex97

•10 years ago

10 Replies

ADRENAL FATIGUE

I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid 4 years ago, although I had not been feeling well for about 4 years before that. My problems began soon after my...

I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid 4 years ago, although I had not bee...

Caroline240265

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Hey everyone, can someone read these results doc says everything normal. End of Jan- serum free T4-17.0 Tsh-0.64 End March-serum free T4-2

1.3 Tsh- 0.64. Vitamin B12- 250 Serum folate-7.2. Thank you

annette12

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Advice needed please

Kind of new to all this really. Started to feel unwell with various symptoms after the birth of my now 10 month old son. My neck was really tender to touch...

Kind of new to all this really. Started to feel unwell with various symptoms aft...

lunarbella

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Links between Gallbladder stones, Bile secretion and Hypothyroidism

http://www.hindawi.com/journals/hpb/2012/102825/ The Underlying Mechanisms: How Hypothyroidism Affects the Formation of Common Bile Duct Stones—A Review...

http://www.hindawi.com/journals/hpb/2012/102825/ The Underlying Mechanisms: How...

flatfeet1

•10 years ago

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Levothyroxine dosage and the limitations of current bioequivalence standards

This may be of interest to those of you on Levothyroxine http://www.nature.com/nrendo/journal/v2/n9/full/ncpendmet0273.html Precision in the dosing of...

This may be of interest to those of you on Levothyroxine http://www.nature.com/...

flatfeet1

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Hypothyroidism - should I ask to be referred to the Royal Surrey in Guildford or St Richard's in Chichester? Any views/experiences welcomed

I've been hypo for 10 years, on levothyroxine - now at 100mg daily, but have just accepted it and not asked questions. Now that my hair is falling out (I'll...

I've been hypo for 10 years, on levothyroxine - now at 100mg daily, but have jus...

exhaustedmum

•10 years ago

7 Replies

T3 - can you buy over counter in Spain ?

Has anybody been able to buy t3 in Spain and if so what was it called/what did you ask for?

Has anybody been able to buy t3 in Spain and if so what was it called/what did y...

lolajone

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Is my dose too high the Gps anxious.

I was diagnosed with under active thyroid in july 12 .I was put on Levothyroxitine 25 mg .This has been gradually increased until i was on 100mg daily . On my...

I was diagnosed with under active thyroid in july 12 .I was put on Levothyroxiti...

glen56

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Almost there on the kiddly front.

Had my next dates for getting rid of the final stone. I'm to have my pre-op assessment next Thursday, and then report for lithotripsy at 7.30 am the following...

Had my next dates for getting rid of the final stone. I'm to have my pre-op asse...

mumcat2

•10 years ago

2 Replies

results -

Would really appreciate some expert (certainly in my opinion!) opinions on my test results as follows. No hurry as doc apt 12 May but would really like to go...

Would really appreciate some expert (certainly in my opinion!) opinions on my te...

malone1

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Could anybody tell me why l have a pain sensation in my throat,had a couple of oops,first to remove a module,which also remove left thyroid,

Because of course hashimoto. Second opp was key hole surgery,lump on back of tounge,down my throat.both thank God,wasn't cancerous. Separately,at time get...

Because of course hashimoto. Second opp was key hole surgery,lump on back of to...

sue11

•10 years ago

2 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2014

Hi there is a big difference between bloods 2 months ago: TSH 1.1 (0.35-5.0) T4 17.8 (9-24) T3 4.1 (3.5-6.5) Vit D 43 (75-200) ferritin 26

Chilblains anyone?

I appear to be allergic to all medications but am getting worse whilst awaiting specialist....any thoughts or guidance please

Opinions on my blood results please?

what are normal readings for advanced thyroid blood test please

Does anyone have an ump and dry feeling on the tips of fingers and toes

Test results after 5 weeks on Armour. TSH is lower but why has T4 dropped out of range with T3 almost out of range!

Anyone want a date?

B12 supplements: which is right and wrong to take?

PIP wait

Are my B12, magnesium, and vitamin D levels normal.

Questions about taking Levo at night

Does having your full thyroid taken out really affect your cognitive ability or process information and no energy what normal TSH levels

Vitamins testing - how long before blood test shall I stop taking my iron, b12, vit d and folate?

Eye problems

Adrenal stress profile and coffee.

Possible thyroid diagnosis

I'm a little shell shocked after GP visit...you'll never guess what happened

Is there a best time of day to do blood tests?

ADRENAL FATIGUE

Hey everyone, can someone read these results doc says everything normal. End of Jan- serum free T4-17.0 Tsh-0.64 End March-serum free T4-2

Advice needed please

Links between Gallbladder stones, Bile secretion and Hypothyroidism

Levothyroxine dosage and the limitations of current bioequivalence standards

Hypothyroidism - should I ask to be referred to the Royal Surrey in Guildford or St Richard's in Chichester? Any views/experiences welcomed

T3 - can you buy over counter in Spain ?

Is my dose too high the Gps anxious.

Almost there on the kiddly front.

results -

Could anybody tell me why l have a pain sensation in my throat,had a couple of oops,first to remove a module,which also remove left thyroid,

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