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Hi all! I asked Clutter but I thought I'd ask everyone!

I'm going to go plead with my doctor to start me on thyroxine at TSH 3.58(0.27-4.2) and t4 11.9 (12-22) before my symptoms get worse. I'm not even at rock...

I'm going to go plead with my doctor to start me on thyroxine at TSH 3.58(0.27-4...

Wlorenm

•10 years ago

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Advice please: Adrenal Fatigue - I am getting nowhere! Please what are the treatment options as followed by other fellow contributors.

I am currently being treated for adrenal fatigue and have been following a course of treatment for over a month and I feel I am only getting worse by the day....

I am currently being treated for adrenal fatigue and have been following a cour...

Poppy_the_cat

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Help Please...

After struggling on Levothyroxine for 6 years, eventually got on Liothyronine (T3) been on it for a few years and been feeling just fine, but endo sent me for...

After struggling on Levothyroxine for 6 years, eventually got on Liothyronine (T...

jackie1075

•10 years ago

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Is it usual for TSH levels to vary?

Haven't been officially diagnosed as having a thyroid problem.. but 1st blood Test showed TSH Level 5.03 A second test result TSH Level back down to 1.8 FT3...

Haven't been officially diagnosed as having a thyroid problem.. but 1st blood Te...

Casta

•10 years ago

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Hi everyone These are my latest results – Graves post RAI in March:

TSH u.s. . . . . . . . . . . 24,350 µUI/mL (0,270 à 4,200) T3 LIBRE . . . . . . . . . . 1,40 pg/mL (2,00 à 4,40) T4 LIBRE . . . . . . . . . . 0,50 ng/dL (0,93...

TSH u.s. . . . . . . . . . . 24,350 µUI/mL (0,270 à 4,200) T3 LIBRE . . . . . ....

lizmag

•10 years ago

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Recent blood results 0t418.5 & TSH 1.49 = best results so far (taking 75g Levo) but told blood pressure v. high can this be levo/ weight?

May72

•10 years ago

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I have at last received Endo appointment for next week, herewith current blood test results, vit d 71nmol?L (75.0-200,o) TSH 0.03 (0.35-5.0)

T4 10.6 (9.0-19.0), serum free triiodothyronine 3.2pmol/L (2.9-6.1). serum ferritin 143ng/mL (6.0-204.) I am currently taking 20mcg T3 and 75mcg Levothyroxine...

T4 10.6 (9.0-19.0), serum free triiodothyronine 3.2pmol/L (2.9-6.1). serum ferri...

t3rr

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Husband has no energy

He had his TSH tested (by ticking the box himself ;) ) and it was 2.51 (0.02-4,0) He's always tired, has brain fog, has recently started to gain a little...

He had his TSH tested (by ticking the box himself ;) ) and it was 2.51 (0.02-4,0...

mistydog

•10 years ago

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Can you tell me anything about the drug Lisinoprol. I have been on this for high blood pressure for about three years.

I had a bad cough for around four months and my doctor halved my doze of Lisinoprol from 20mg to 10mg and the cough went away withing days. When I had my...

I had a bad cough for around four months and my doctor halved my doze of Lisinop...

omaformaya

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Follow up advice please!

Hi I posted last week in slight despair about possible hypothyroid. I have had a really bad few days with being so exhausted I couldn't get out of bed this...

Hi I posted last week in slight despair about possible hypothyroid. I have had ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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desperately need help understanding blood tests that doc says are fine

Can anyone help me to understand my test results please as I dont feel great but the doc says all is well. Serum iron level 24.1 ref(10.7--32.2) Vit B12...

Can anyone help me to understand my test results please as I dont feel great but...

jacksprat

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Very low temperature!

I know you are supposed to take your temperature first thing but I normally take mine at night as I often forget in the morning. Last night I got a bit of a...

I know you are supposed to take your temperature first thing but I normally take...

infomaniac

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Bet we've all wanted to do this at some point…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zovd9eKvy8s&app=desktop A clip from The Golden Girls in which Dorothy (how shall I put this?) calmly and eloquently tears her...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zovd9eKvy8s&app=desktop A clip from The Golden ...

Taffhamster

•10 years ago

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Should I stop T3 or Increase it. Advice please.

I started taking T3 only about a month ago and I am now taking 40mcg daily, I have seen no improvement and actually think the brain fog and pain in my joints...

I started taking T3 only about a month ago and I am now taking 40mcg daily, I ha...

lexilou

•10 years ago

3 Replies

duplex kidney, dry eyes... thyroid problem?

Hello. I'm 41 and an ex alcoholic (15yrs) totally abstinent since 2012, had had flank pain for almost 2yrs liver said to be fine, gall bladder with stone...

Hello. I'm 41 and an ex alcoholic (15yrs) totally abstinent since 2012, had had ...

kizzy40

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Help with blood test results before I see my GP please

Hi everyone. Firstly I must thank you all for the amazing knowledge and info you all share on this forum. It's been so eye opening to me. I was diagnosed with...

Hi everyone. Firstly I must thank you all for the amazing knowledge and info you...

tjkj69

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Supporting adrenals with iodine before using T3

I am wondering if anyone has some thoughts on this. I know some doctors use HC or lugols solution before they start a patient on T3. Apparently if the adrenals...

I am wondering if anyone has some thoughts on this. I know some doctors use HC o...

suzannai

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Can adding progesterone help with thyroid uptake into the cells?

My doctor wants me to add low dose topical progesterone cream to my regime. I began on T3 two months ago - main concern is facial edema and fatigue, hair loss...

My doctor wants me to add low dose topical progesterone cream to my regime. I be...

suzannai

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Mental health or thyroid issues?

Hi all - apologies for the length but I hope you can help. I was diagnosed in August 2013 with an underactive thyroid following the birth of my son. I had put...

Hi all - apologies for the length but I hope you can help. I was diagnosed in A...

lauracp

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Thyroid S - apologies for a daft question!

Hi I've just received my first order of thyroid S - apologies if I'm being a bit thick but would I be right in thinking it only comes in 60mg doses? There's...

Hi I've just received my first order of thyroid S - apologies if I'm being a bi...

Mishka

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Help please as new blood results appear to be 'abnormal'..............

Hi all - quick back story is that I've been hypo since I was 21 (now 38) and endo has said I have hashi's and have been on 10mcg of T3 for 3 months now and...

Hi all - quick back story is that I've been hypo since I was 21 (now 38) and end...

Jules_Essex

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Removed Gall Bladder Hi Guys I havent posted on here for a while so I thought I would let you know I had the gall bladder removed 2nd July

after waiting for 2 years due to oneexcuse after another from the surgeon, who I will be glad to see the back of on 28th July. It was very enlaged and should...

after waiting for 2 years due to oneexcuse after another from the surgeon, who I...

Trina

•10 years ago

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Advice Please. I had Right partial thyroid lobectomy in Feb 14, I was commenced on levothyroxine 2 months ago, my TSH remains at 0.75.

8 years prior to surgery TSH was averaging 0.62 - 1.00. Month before op 1.37, Six weeks post op 2.47, no meds until May 2014, 2 months after commencing Levo...

8 years prior to surgery TSH was averaging 0.62 - 1.00. Month before op 1.37, ...

Simone

•10 years ago

3 Replies

I have recently been told I have underactive thyroid and sugar is high.

I have been prescribed 50 micrograms Levothyroxine daily and advised to lose weight and watch diet. My lab results are: HbA1c level (DCCT aligned). 6.6% HbA1c...

I have been prescribed 50 micrograms Levothyroxine daily and advised to lose wei...

Jukebox1

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Has anyone got hypothyroid symptoms or diagnosed hypothyroid and also tested for obstructive sleep apnea

has anyone also bot OSA as well as hypothyroid and if so did using a c-pap or a pap machine help with there symptoms?

has anyone also bot OSA as well as hypothyroid and if so did using a c-pap or a ...

minus

•10 years ago

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Should I take something for to help stomach whilst on carbinmazole ??

Doctor gave me some lansoprzole is it !to help prevent acid in stomach don't want more tablets!!! Anyone else had to take / need them ?

Doctor gave me some lansoprzole is it !to help prevent acid in stomach don't wan...

Binkynoo

•10 years ago

3 Replies

blood results

Hi can any one give me any idea on my blood results, I have been diagnosed with hashimotos, but my doctor has only peerscribed Selenium and says my bloods are...

Hi can any one give me any idea on my blood results, I have been diagnosed with ...

jaffalady

•10 years ago

6 Replies

HypoT and losing tooth enamel

I was diagnosed as hypothyroid 3 years ago and I'm adequately treated (doc keeps me at 0.6 isn for my TSH, so slightly below range where I feel best, but in...

I was diagnosed as hypothyroid 3 years ago and I'm adequately treated (doc keeps...

Flowers2

•10 years ago

7 Replies

My friend has a ft4 reading of 70.0 and a tsh of 10.7.

What do you think could be wrong? T3 wasn't checked. She has been on 100 of levo but that has been stopped until she sees an endo. Ref range for t4 is 9.9...

What do you think could be wrong? T3 wasn't checked. She has been on 100 of le...

Stourie

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Virus Epidemic Affecting U.S. Pigs, Natural Desiccated Thyroid Prices Rise

http://thyroid.about.com/od/newscontroversies/fl/Virus-Epidemic-Affecting-US-Pigs-Natural-Desiccated-Thyroid-Prices-Rise.htm

http://thyroid.about.com/od/newscontroversies/fl/Virus-Epidemic-Affecting-US-Pig...

Clutter

•10 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for July 2014

Hi all! I asked Clutter but I thought I'd ask everyone!

Advice please: Adrenal Fatigue - I am getting nowhere! Please what are the treatment options as followed by other fellow contributors.

Help Please...

Is it usual for TSH levels to vary?

Hi everyone These are my latest results – Graves post RAI in March:

Recent blood results 0t418.5 & TSH 1.49 = best results so far (taking 75g Levo) but told blood pressure v. high can this be levo/ weight?

I have at last received Endo appointment for next week, herewith current blood test results, vit d 71nmol?L (75.0-200,o) TSH 0.03 (0.35-5.0)

Husband has no energy

Can you tell me anything about the drug Lisinoprol. I have been on this for high blood pressure for about three years.

Follow up advice please!

desperately need help understanding blood tests that doc says are fine

Very low temperature!

Bet we've all wanted to do this at some point…

Should I stop T3 or Increase it. Advice please.

duplex kidney, dry eyes... thyroid problem?

Help with blood test results before I see my GP please

Supporting adrenals with iodine before using T3

Can adding progesterone help with thyroid uptake into the cells?

Mental health or thyroid issues?

Thyroid S - apologies for a daft question!

Help please as new blood results appear to be 'abnormal'..............

Removed Gall Bladder Hi Guys I havent posted on here for a while so I thought I would let you know I had the gall bladder removed 2nd July

Advice Please. I had Right partial thyroid lobectomy in Feb 14, I was commenced on levothyroxine 2 months ago, my TSH remains at 0.75.

I have recently been told I have underactive thyroid and sugar is high.

Has anyone got hypothyroid symptoms or diagnosed hypothyroid and also tested for obstructive sleep apnea

Should I take something for to help stomach whilst on carbinmazole ??

blood results

HypoT and losing tooth enamel

My friend has a ft4 reading of 70.0 and a tsh of 10.7.

Virus Epidemic Affecting U.S. Pigs, Natural Desiccated Thyroid Prices Rise

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