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Adrenal/melotonin saliva test

So I have had my next set of bloods done and waiting on results (TFTs/FT3/Vit D/ B12 etc). The next step is adrenal/ melotonin. Problem is I don't go to bed...

So I have had my next set of bloods done and waiting on results (TFTs/FT3/Vit D/...

BexyLS

•10 years ago

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Reversed T3?

Has anyone here been diagnosed with reverse T3 dominance?

Gsp177

•10 years ago

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Out of the blue

I had a triple heart bypass July '13. I thought the rehab and recovery were going well when just a few week ago a blood test indicated that I now have...

I had a triple heart bypass July '13. I thought the rehab and recovery were goin...

Brotz

•10 years ago

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Why do endos have to be so patronizing.

Saw Dr B at Truro yesterday,nice man but so patronizing. First time I'd seen him as I'd asked to transfer to his list.I arrived ten minutes early his room was...

Saw Dr B at Truro yesterday,nice man but so patronizing. First time I'd seen him...

beaton

•10 years ago

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help with results

hi manage to get my results this time with range . nurse say everything is good all in range. could anyone please cheek if this is ok on 150m levothyroxine...

hi manage to get my results this time with range . nurse say everything is good ...

ayrshirelass13

•10 years ago

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Names of NDT Natural Dessicated (Pig's) Thyroid please and which is the one that is much cheaper ?

I was asked to do a Health survey at a local chemist shop, normally I run a mile from 'Big Brother surveys, but thought I might just gain from it. I went...

I was asked to do a Health survey at a local chemist shop, normally I run a mile...

Coastwalker

•10 years ago

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O.M.G. So depressed

I made the mistake of looking at some " old " photo's , not too old two and a half years maybe. What a shock , who is that looking at me in the mirror? Sunken...

I made the mistake of looking at some " old " photo's , not too old two and a ha...

Pinkpeony

•10 years ago

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I am falling asleep at my desk every day around 3pm

I have been hypothyroid for 22 years but recently in November underwent a hemithyroidectomy to remove a lump (benign goitre) I was told I could try t3 after...

I have been hypothyroid for 22 years but recently in November underwent a hemith...

suzafc

•10 years ago

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Been back for my result

This is what is on my print out 0.06 mull 0.35-4.94mlu/l was told have been over medicated to go back in 4 weeks time and will do a t3 test as well I was on...

This is what is on my print out 0.06 mull 0.35-4.94mlu/l was told have been ove...

Angela

•10 years ago

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Show your doctor -gold standard US research proves Natural thyroid just as effective and preferred by many

Hi Everyone, I wanted to share this here. I came across it a while ago. It is highly persuasive and in the face of it my endo now supports me taking...

Hi Everyone, I wanted to share this here. I came across it a while ago. It i...

AnnFran

•10 years ago

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6th day on 25mg levothyroxine' still not good.

Its the 6th day taking 25mg of levo' still feel exhausted' slightly unreal and away with the fairies would like to get rid of fuzzy head thinking. Do I need to...

Its the 6th day taking 25mg of levo' still feel exhausted' slightly unreal and a...

minus

•10 years ago

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TSH and FT4 ranges back: Help please

Hi all, I now have my results and ranges: TSH - 2.72 - range 0.5 - 5.0 Free Thyroxin - 23.4 pmo/L range 10 - 25 T3 was either not done or not revealed to...

Hi all, I now have my results and ranges: TSH - 2.72 - range 0.5 - 5.0 Free Th...

Swan29

•10 years ago

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active b 12 testing

active b 12 test results - can anyone explain them to me please? 105 pmol/L ref 25- 108 25 pmol/ L vit b12 insufficient/ deficient 27 - 70 samples...

active b 12 test results - can anyone explain them to me please? 105 pmol/L ...

artie

•10 years ago

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Chris Steele says take thyroid meds after breakfast :(

It was a very quick comment made on This Morning today (was advice on when to take all sorts of medication), but he said to take thyroid medication after...

It was a very quick comment made on This Morning today (was advice on when to ta...

BeansMummy

•10 years ago

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Constantly exhausted despite 10+ years on levo

Hi I've recently found this forum and excellent advice given here and wonder if I could ask for some help directly. A recent dental visit left me shaking...

Hi I've recently found this forum and excellent advice given here and wonder if ...

j5lt

•10 years ago

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How to register as disabled with hypothyroidism?

Hi all. I'm hoping someone could point me in the right direction regarding registering as disabled? I've tried a few advice bureaus, but no answers yet. It...

Hi all. I'm hoping someone could point me in the right direction regarding regis...

AForkInTime

•10 years ago

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Treatment of Iron-deficiency and B12-deficiency anaemias

I found this (will be taking it to my GP when I next see her) and thought that others might find it useful. It is a diagnostic pathway for the investigation...

I found this (will be taking it to my GP when I next see her) and thought that o...

hose1975

•10 years ago

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Blood results

I have just received my blood results and would appreciate some help in interpreting them. TSH 0.06 (0.27 - 4.2) free T4 23.4 (12.0 - 22.0) free t3 5.8 (3.1 -...

I have just received my blood results and would appreciate some help in interpre...

Nik07

•10 years ago

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Chest Pain - update

Morning all - still alive Thanks for yesterday, I went through a journey of severe pain to tripping on tramadol. I went to A&E who promptly took me in to...

Morning all - still alive Thanks for yesterday, I went through a journey of sev...

pennyrose

•10 years ago

11 Replies

should i change my gp?

Hello all i hope some one can shed some light on this and advise what i should do next i had some blood tests and my gp said although my tsh is high he is not...

Hello all i hope some one can shed some light on this and advise what i should d...

jador

•10 years ago

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Vitamin D test......Replete?

Hi there....have been further absorbing my blood test results received yesterday. Vitamin D last March was low at 49. ( 50 - 250 ) Yesterday Vitamin D. 81...

Hi there....have been further absorbing my blood test results received yesterday...

Hidden

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Help please

Just started levo and feel dreadful. Extreme fatigue, burning skin sensation on left side back n stomach, 1 stone weight gain in 3 weeks, depression to name a...

Just started levo and feel dreadful. Extreme fatigue, burning skin sensation on ...

motherturtle1

•10 years ago

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Does anyone take Holy basil

Hello Just wondering whether its best to use Holy basil or PS to lower night time cortisol ? Thanks

Hello Just wondering whether its best to use Holy basil or PS to lower night tim...

Daffers123

•10 years ago

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Update on changing from Levo to Armour

Hi All, I posted a few weeks go about changing from Levo to Armour. I promised to keep an update on how things are going. I only changed on Saturday as I...

Hi All, I posted a few weeks go about changing from Levo to Armour. I promised t...

misschris

•10 years ago

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Did something stupid! DONT!

Short version. On Lev since last year, latest dose 75/50 alt days. Decided switch to Naturethroid and did so very successfully in July and on 1.5 grains per...

Short version. On Lev since last year, latest dose 75/50 alt days. Decided sw...

malone1

•10 years ago

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Been prescribed ferrous fumarate and vitamin d

I've managed to persuade the duty GP at my surgery that the results of my recent French blood tests are something to be at least mildly concerned about:...

I've managed to persuade the duty GP at my surgery that the results of my recent...

hose1975

•10 years ago

1 Reply

What NHS Trusts will prescribe natural thyroid hormones?

Hi there, I'm post thyroid cancer and Levo was not good for me. I have been buying NatureThroid direct from the US but now have the support of my hospital...

Hi there, I'm post thyroid cancer and Levo was not good for me. I have been bu...

AnnFran

•10 years ago

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Soft lump?

That doesn't refer to my body, but it could do! I have a soft lump at the base of my throat, just where there is a gap between the collar bones. To look at me...

That doesn't refer to my body, but it could do! I have a soft lump at the base o...

Maggiet

•10 years ago

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Question about my blood result and seeing doc tomorrow. Advice please?

Blood result Serum TSH level (xaelv) above range. 4.10miu/l (0.3-3.94) outside reference range. Inadequate replacement, suggest review compliance, also...

Blood result Serum TSH level (xaelv) above range. 4.10miu/l (0.3-3.94) outside ...

Northie

•10 years ago

9 Replies

THYROID RESISTANCE

Slightly confused after 2nd visit with endo. After taking 1 & half grains armour and 1x 20mcg T3 I have been reduced to 1 x grain nature throid and 15 mcg...

Slightly confused after 2nd visit with endo. After taking 1 & half grains arm...

bennion666568

•10 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for August 2014

Adrenal/melotonin saliva test

Reversed T3?

Out of the blue

Why do endos have to be so patronizing.

help with results

Names of NDT Natural Dessicated (Pig's) Thyroid please and which is the one that is much cheaper ?

O.M.G. So depressed

I am falling asleep at my desk every day around 3pm

Been back for my result

Show your doctor -gold standard US research proves Natural thyroid just as effective and preferred by many

6th day on 25mg levothyroxine' still not good.

TSH and FT4 ranges back: Help please

active b 12 testing

Chris Steele says take thyroid meds after breakfast :(

Constantly exhausted despite 10+ years on levo

How to register as disabled with hypothyroidism?

Treatment of Iron-deficiency and B12-deficiency anaemias

Blood results

Chest Pain - update

should i change my gp?

Vitamin D test......Replete?

Help please

Does anyone take Holy basil

Update on changing from Levo to Armour

Did something stupid! DONT!

Been prescribed ferrous fumarate and vitamin d

What NHS Trusts will prescribe natural thyroid hormones?

Soft lump?

Question about my blood result and seeing doc tomorrow. Advice please?

THYROID RESISTANCE

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