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I'm hyperthyroid and struggling badly with weight gain..bloods ok on Carbimazole. Any suggestions for trying to loose weight...pllleeeaaasse

warringtonzoo

•11 years ago

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Free T3 and Free T4???

Can someone tell me if these results are Hyper or Hypo results? Free T4 4.2 Range 7.9-20 Free T3 3.1. Range 3.8-6.00 I would like to know as I'm seeing the...

Can someone tell me if these results are Hyper or Hypo results? Free T4 4.2 Ran...

angelharley

•11 years ago

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TSH

Please can someone in laymans terms tell me what the TSH does and why doctors use that as a guide rather than how you feel. The doctor did tell me what the...

Please can someone in laymans terms tell me what the TSH does and why doctors us...

mummytina

•11 years ago

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Thoughts Please

Hi - I have been hypo for about eight years. Thyroid still works a bit now and again so was on 75mcg of Levothyroxin. That kept my T4 high and TSH almost off...

Hi - I have been hypo for about eight years. Thyroid still works a bit now and ...

chriselaine

•11 years ago

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Hypothyroidism linked to miscarriage??

Hi, I'm new this but really hoping someone can help. I have just suffered a miscarriage at 9 weeks and 5 days pregnant and I'm concerned it was due to my...

Hi, I'm new this but really hoping someone can help. I have just suffered a mis...

Suzie62

•11 years ago

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I had an FNA done on a nodule with significant bloodflow and calcification, the test came back as inconclusive can it b cancer?

pebbles75

•11 years ago

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Could someone help me with my blood tests?I

Have been suffering exhaustion, fatigue, extreme hair loss over the last 7 months. Living in Malta so not sure about results Am 50, still menstruating, fit and...

Have been suffering exhaustion, fatigue, extreme hair loss over the last 7 month...

Abbychaya

•11 years ago

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Understanding Thyroid Test Results

Hi I would appreciate some help interpreting the following blood results: T4 12.8, TSH 0.1 and T3 5.1. I am a 48 year old male. I consulted my GP regarding...

Hi I would appreciate some help interpreting the following blood results: T4 12....

Sgt_Rock

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Sorry but I also need advice on my cholesterol results! I'm worried!

Serum 6.2 ratio LDL 3.7mmol/L. >1.2mmol/L HDL 0.9mmol/L. >1.7 "" Tryglicerides. 2.14. >5.20mmol/L Serum cholesterol. 5.6 Last time it was 5.8. I was...

Serum 6.2 ratio LDL 3.7mmol/L. >1.2mmol/L HDL 0.9mmol/L. >1.7 "" Tryglicerid...

mummyG

•11 years ago

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Am i right in thinking that completion hemithyroidectomy will be pretty much the same as last time?

Hello, I had a hemithyroidectomy a few weeks ago and they found Papilliary Cancer so i am having he other side of my thyroid removed on the 28th. I...

Hello, I had a hemithyroidectomy a few weeks ago and they found Papilliary Canc...

wysewoman

•11 years ago

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4 hours between Levo and supplements/omeprazole...is it same for NDT?

Hi, I'm soon to start self-medicating with NDT and was wondering if the 4 hour rule that applies to Levo between it and taking indigestion remedies and...

Hi, I'm soon to start self-medicating with NDT and was wondering if the 4 hour r...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Update on my post from the other day... Here are my blood results...

Serum TSH level. 1.89 mu/L. 0.35 -4.94 Serum FreeT4 level. 12.1 pom/L. 9.00-19.00 Doc said it was "Normal". I questioned hi. About feeling unwell still...

Serum TSH level. 1.89 mu/L. 0.35 -4.94 Serum FreeT4 level. 12.1 pom/L. 9.0...

mummyG

•11 years ago

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Feeling tired and gaining weight

Ive had this underactive thyroid 4 over 18 months and its been under control. But these last thew weeks ive been really tired and gaining weight. But could...

Ive had this underactive thyroid 4 over 18 months and its been under control. Bu...

jmward86

•11 years ago

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I think I now have to act based on latest results. But am confused what my next step should be. Help!!

Okay. So you will see from my posts I am going back and forth, round and round. But now I think I need to take action regarding my latest thyroid results....

Okay. So you will see from my posts I am going back and forth, round and round....

melodypond

•11 years ago

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Optimal Folate & Ferritin levels in hypothyroid patients

Hi. I have just had some more blood test results back: B12 340ng/l (Range 120 - 165) Folate 10.4ug/l (no range given i did ask!) Ferritin 19ug/l (range 11 -...

Hi. I have just had some more blood test results back: B12 340ng/l (Range 120 -...

1973GB

•11 years ago

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Help please. Results satisfactory again tsh 2.11 feel lousy, do I ask for increase in t3 or t4 not sure any of them are working for me.

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

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

lexilou

•11 years ago

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hi me again ..well still waiting for the doc to do something .. had bad pains in neck ans shoulders and upper back really bad

does and one eles suffer this unrelenting pain .. doc gives me pain killers for last two weeks but had bad panic attack monday night because of the pain and...

does and one eles suffer this unrelenting pain .. doc gives me pain killers for ...

wendypartridge

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Good news on the kidney front...

Those of you who have supported me will know that a couple of weeks ago I had a major problem on the kiddly front - bilateral stones,one removed and one soon...

Those of you who have supported me will know that a couple of weeks ago I had a ...

mumcat2

•11 years ago

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Anyone late 50s and NOT got thyroid problems-How do you feel?

Just wondered how it feels to be in your late 50s-female and not suffering from thyroid problems. I sometimes blame every symptom on my hypothyroidism and am...

Just wondered how it feels to be in your late 50s-female and not suffering from ...

celticlady

•11 years ago

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Disasterous appointment with endo...it's time to self-medicate

I went to my first appointment with the endo today, armed with thyroid function tests, vitamin and mineral results and a 2 weeks avg basal temperature chart,...

I went to my first appointment with the endo today, armed with thyroid function ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Please sign the petition asking that fibromyalgia be assessed by rheumatologists not nurse/paramedics at Atos WCA tests.

http://mikesivier.wordpress.com/2014/04/14/petition-demands-fibromyalgia-test-be-fit-to-work/#comment-30528

http://mikesivier.wordpress.com/2014/04/14/petition-demands-fibromyalgia-test-be...

Clutter

•11 years ago

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Hip pain?

I have seen a dr this morning as my both hips have a deep ache is all I can describe it as. They have been playing me up from time to time over the last couple...

I have seen a dr this morning as my both hips have a deep ache is all I can desc...

hypo66

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Opinions please

Hi all, Its been a long time since I've posted...not because I've felt better but because I decided to give the internet and forums a miss for a while....my...

Hi all, Its been a long time since I've posted...not because I've felt better b...

hazeljane

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Raw thyroid and thyroid - s

Hi ya'll I have been taking raw thyroid for about a month and raw adrenal, I think it has started to help. Also I got my Thyroid-S in the mail two days ago and...

Hi ya'll I have been taking raw thyroid for about a month and raw adrenal, I thi...

Ritaritarita

•11 years ago

17 Replies

one small victory hi all want to start by saying a great big thanks to this site

if it wasn't for use i would never have stood up to my surgery should explain i go Under-active thyroid , Pernicious Anaemia,Chronic Iron Deficiency ferritin...

if it wasn't for use i would never have stood up to my surgery should explain i ...

ayrshirelass13

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Hypothyroid and untreated - can this cause Hashimoto's?

I have just discovered that following my routine test a year ago, my thyroid was still underactive despite being on levo for a year prior to the test. Now, a...

I have just discovered that following my routine test a year ago, my thyroid was...

jlo211

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Has anyone had an intolerance to T3?

I think this maybe the case with me, any information of symptoms the intolerance caused and what treatment did help would be much appreciated. Thank you

I think this maybe the case with me, any information of symptoms the intolerance...

Kitten-whiskers

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Taking Levothyroxine for 4 years for Hashimoto's now gluten issues can anybody relate to this?

Hi I am a 53 yr old female & have suffered a long time with what I know now is autoimmune Hashimotos, I have also been diagnosed with severe knee OA &...

Hi I am a 53 yr old female & have suffered a long time with what I know now is a...

Castlepoint

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Added 25mcg Eltroxin and feel agitated

I have been on T3 only for about 18 months under the guidance of Dr P. Following a recent health scare, I had many tests and the blood test came back with a...

I have been on T3 only for about 18 months under the guidance of Dr P. Followi...

Numberone1

•11 years ago

2 Replies

I am currently on 75mg of thyroxine, was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 8 years ago. I was put on 50mg levothroxine and dose was upped to 75

mg 3 years ago. At the same time they put me on HRT which I came off myself as was worried about taking it. Seems from reading up about hypothyroidism it...

mg 3 years ago. At the same time they put me on HRT which I came off myself as w...

Daphnex

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2014

I'm hyperthyroid and struggling badly with weight gain..bloods ok on Carbimazole. Any suggestions for trying to loose weight...pllleeeaaasse

Free T3 and Free T4???

TSH

Thoughts Please

Hypothyroidism linked to miscarriage??

I had an FNA done on a nodule with significant bloodflow and calcification, the test came back as inconclusive can it b cancer?

Could someone help me with my blood tests?I

Understanding Thyroid Test Results

Sorry but I also need advice on my cholesterol results! I'm worried!

Am i right in thinking that completion hemithyroidectomy will be pretty much the same as last time?

4 hours between Levo and supplements/omeprazole...is it same for NDT?

Update on my post from the other day... Here are my blood results...

Feeling tired and gaining weight

I think I now have to act based on latest results. But am confused what my next step should be. Help!!

Optimal Folate & Ferritin levels in hypothyroid patients

Help please. Results satisfactory again tsh 2.11 feel lousy, do I ask for increase in t3 or t4 not sure any of them are working for me.

hi me again ..well still waiting for the doc to do something .. had bad pains in neck ans shoulders and upper back really bad

Good news on the kidney front...

Anyone late 50s and NOT got thyroid problems-How do you feel?

Disasterous appointment with endo...it's time to self-medicate

Please sign the petition asking that fibromyalgia be assessed by rheumatologists not nurse/paramedics at Atos WCA tests.

Hip pain?

Opinions please

Raw thyroid and thyroid - s

one small victory hi all want to start by saying a great big thanks to this site

Hypothyroid and untreated - can this cause Hashimoto's?

Has anyone had an intolerance to T3?

Taking Levothyroxine for 4 years for Hashimoto's now gluten issues can anybody relate to this?

Added 25mcg Eltroxin and feel agitated

I am currently on 75mg of thyroxine, was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 8 years ago. I was put on 50mg levothroxine and dose was upped to 75

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