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Hyper to hypo

Hi, Had undetectable TSH 5 weeks ago and was put on Carbimazole 20mg once a day. FT4s were 35. FT3 I think was 9. Had blood tested last week and TSH is now...

Hi, Had undetectable TSH 5 weeks ago and was put on Carbimazole 20mg once a day...

beckykingsam

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Is it possible to develop thyroiditis again once you have had a sub total thyroidectomy? I suspect this is what is happening at the moment

maxy2004

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Can I get some thoughts on these blood test results?

I have been feeling extremely tired, rundown, emotional etc for the last few months. I went to my GP whose immediate thoughts were thyroid problems so ordered...

I have been feeling extremely tired, rundown, emotional etc for the last few mon...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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When I get my thyroid checked at drs all I'm told is that it is oK. How can I be sure of the results? I have autoimmune under active thyroid

I am having pains in body, cognitive impairment, headaches. All The usual symptoms of underactive and thyroid. I also have b12 problems, both of which I want...

I am having pains in body, cognitive impairment, headaches. All The usual sympto...

flowerpower66

•10 years ago

7 Replies

I am on 75mg thyroxine but in the last 3 months have felt totally worn out and very tired all the time. Can a virus alter your readings ?

How often should you have a blood test ?

Wilesdengirl

•10 years ago

2 Replies

what to do next?

I was diagnosed with Hashi 2 years ago, but I am not on any medication for my thyroid as my TSH is 'normal' so GP wont prescribe. To try to manage the...

I was diagnosed with Hashi 2 years ago, but I am not on any medication for my th...

seastar

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Given up on erfa...I can't with my palpitations and breathless

Since one month taking erfa thyroid I taked 25mcg levo so I started on 30 mg erfa then two weeks 60mg feeling terrible day by day.I can't breathe my throat is...

Since one month taking erfa thyroid I taked 25mcg levo so I started on 30 mg erf...

Hidden

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Folate, ferritin etc are levels normal?

Hi, I'm trying to gather as much info as I can to take to see this endo next week. My rheumatologist tested my folate, ferritin and B12 a month ago and said...

Hi, I'm trying to gather as much info as I can to take to see this endo next wee...

Hidden

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Thyroid Nodules

Hi I'm looking for bit of advice as I seem to be coming to a blank with my GP's.. Having been admitted to hospital with severe fatigue and severe facial...

Hi I'm looking for bit of advice as I seem to be coming to a blank with my GP's....

Harding01

•10 years ago

3 Replies

As I moved abroad I no longer have an insurance or GP; anybody knows where I can buy Levo without prescription??

Thyroidplague

•10 years ago

2 Replies

help! i have Hypothyroidism, have been on 100mcg levo since September, recently started waking with extreme stiffness and pain in my torso

Thanks in advance for any responses. i did a quick symptom checker online and fibromyalgia comes up, then I've seen links between this and hypothyroidism so...

Thanks in advance for any responses. i did a quick symptom checker online and fi...

mumofcrazy

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Current GP trying to reduce dosage of Levothyroxine

My GP keeps trying to reduce my dosage. When I moved to this surgery I was on 175mg. I'm now on 125mg. My joints are seizing up, my weight is my heaviest...

My GP keeps trying to reduce my dosage. When I moved to this surgery I was on 1...

mistydog

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Hello All, your advice about my dizzy old man!!

We diagnosed my husband with hypo with a private blood test and clinical symptoms - his T4 is very low. For a couple of years he has been having "funny turns"...

We diagnosed my husband with hypo with a private blood test and clinical symptom...

sheenah

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Hashimoto's - decreased strength?

I have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's and have experienced decreased muscle strength over the last 4 mths. I weight lift so I am very aware of my strength. Is...

I have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's and have experienced decreased muscle str...

GEBW

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Hi everyone, Im just so confused, and worried, your advice would be so appreciated..underactive thyroid??

After seeing 4 (useless GP's) who put my symptons all down to depression and stress, I paid privately to see an Endo..blood tests TSH 2.60 (0.35-5.50) Vit D 51...

After seeing 4 (useless GP's) who put my symptons all down to depression and str...

carlie62

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Professor Graham Hughes' March Blog 2014

Louise and I will be having a stand at the Hughes Foundation Patient Day At St Thomas' Hospital, London on Wednesday 14th May 2014 There are links between...

Louise and I will be having a stand at the Hughes Foundation Patient Day At St T...

lynmynott

Partner•10 years ago

2 Replies

Switching from T4 only to T4/T3 combo. Is anyone happy to share experiences?

I was on 75mcg levo (T4) for years. Recent blood test results have suggested poor conversion of T4 to T3. My endo suggested 50mcg T4 with 10mcg T3. TSH...

I was on 75mcg levo (T4) for years. Recent blood test results have suggested po...

Coppernob

•10 years ago

4 Replies

NDT day 10...

Hello After being ridiculously exhausted after 10 hours sleep I decided to try NDT. I did a straight swap from my T4/T3 combination... No need to stagger as...

Hello After being ridiculously exhausted after 10 hours sleep I decided to try N...

Hidden

•10 years ago

1 Reply

If my doctor won't prescribe NDT, can somebody recommend an online source please?

I have an appoint this Thursday to discuss the results of my blood tests, so I'm not entirely sure how it's going to go yet or if my doctor will prescribe me...

I have an appoint this Thursday to discuss the results of my blood tests, so I'm...

sip1

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Is it normal to still have antibodies?

Diagnosed with hashis when I was 7, now 22. I still have high antibodies and always have a slightly high eosinophil count. Is this normal?

Diagnosed with hashis when I was 7, now 22. I still have high antibodies and alw...

Hidden

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Hashimotos

I just wondered if hashimotos would be picked up in routine bloods or if they have to be specifically looking for it?

I just wondered if hashimotos would be picked up in routine bloods or if they ha...

xanon

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Sick and tired of not enough energy, so thinking of buying NDT

Anyone know where I can buy it from ? I have'nt got the money to go to a private doctor Thanks Tan x

Anyone know where I can buy it from ? I have'nt got the money to go to a private...

tingles

•10 years ago

14 Replies

nexplanon contraceptive implant

anyone know if theres a connection between implant and hypothyroidism? sorry if its a silly question

anyone know if theres a connection between implant and hypothyroidism? sorry if ...

mandy72

•10 years ago

5 Replies

NDP Thyroid at Tesco pharmacy.

I wonder if you all know that you can get NDP both armour and Westroid with a private prescription form Tesco. It was a lot cheaper that buying it with a...

I wonder if you all know that you can get NDP both armour and Westroid with a pr...

stockman27

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Has anyone out there had an adverse reaction to every type of thyroid medication? Has anyone managed to over come this and if so, how?

All the possible answers to this, I seem to have been explored. The usual vit tests seems to be normal but I cannot tolerate any more than 5 mcg of T3 and...

All the possible answers to this, I seem to have been explored. The usual vit t...

Florence-Ann

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Can anyone give me an opinion, some advice, regarding my hypothyroid results?

I take 2 and a half grains of Nature-throid. And my results are: Free T3: 4 (Max here in UK by NHS is 6.8) Free T4: 9.9 TSH: 0.014 I kept getting the blood...

I take 2 and a half grains of Nature-throid. And my results are: Free T3: 4 (Ma...

Smily

•10 years ago

1 Reply

had a nuclear scan 10/3/14 awaiting results. can anyone tell what the levels of calcium should be.

anyone who has had an op for removal of parathyroid gland feeling ok now. any weight gain due to this op or other symptoms being present

anyone who has had an op for removal of parathyroid gland feeling ok now. any w...

john_smith

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Is this really considered normal?

I had a blood test done in October 2013 that showed borderline for hypothyroidism but I don't have the details for that here. I had a repeat test in February...

I had a blood test done in October 2013 that showed borderline for hypothyroidis...

nashnewton

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Terribly aching legs and legs feel almost too heavy to move. Is this thyroid related?

I have been on levothyroxine for about 6 months. The last 3 weeks I have had aching in my legs - it feels how it would feel if I had run a marathon the...

I have been on levothyroxine for about 6 months. The last 3 weeks I have had ach...

bardymac

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Just made an appointment with Dr Peatfield...

I cant quite believe it but its done (just got to book the day off now). What should I do to prepare? I have been advised to do basal test?? Also, having...

I cant quite believe it but its done (just got to book the day off now). What s...

SandraCC

•10 years ago

28 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2014

Hyper to hypo

Is it possible to develop thyroiditis again once you have had a sub total thyroidectomy? I suspect this is what is happening at the moment

Can I get some thoughts on these blood test results?

When I get my thyroid checked at drs all I'm told is that it is oK. How can I be sure of the results? I have autoimmune under active thyroid

I am on 75mg thyroxine but in the last 3 months have felt totally worn out and very tired all the time. Can a virus alter your readings ?

what to do next?

Given up on erfa...I can't with my palpitations and breathless

Folate, ferritin etc are levels normal?

Thyroid Nodules

As I moved abroad I no longer have an insurance or GP; anybody knows where I can buy Levo without prescription??

help! i have Hypothyroidism, have been on 100mcg levo since September, recently started waking with extreme stiffness and pain in my torso

Current GP trying to reduce dosage of Levothyroxine

Hello All, your advice about my dizzy old man!!

Hashimoto's - decreased strength?

Hi everyone, Im just so confused, and worried, your advice would be so appreciated..underactive thyroid??

Professor Graham Hughes' March Blog 2014

Switching from T4 only to T4/T3 combo. Is anyone happy to share experiences?

NDT day 10...

If my doctor won't prescribe NDT, can somebody recommend an online source please?

Is it normal to still have antibodies?

Hashimotos

Sick and tired of not enough energy, so thinking of buying NDT

nexplanon contraceptive implant

NDP Thyroid at Tesco pharmacy.

Has anyone out there had an adverse reaction to every type of thyroid medication? Has anyone managed to over come this and if so, how?

Can anyone give me an opinion, some advice, regarding my hypothyroid results?

had a nuclear scan 10/3/14 awaiting results. can anyone tell what the levels of calcium should be.

Is this really considered normal?

Terribly aching legs and legs feel almost too heavy to move. Is this thyroid related?

Just made an appointment with Dr Peatfield...

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