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Template letter for full tests

I have just written a two page letter with referenced pieces from articles asking my GP for a full thyroid blood count, Free T4 (FT4) and Free T3 (FT3),...

I have just written a two page letter with referenced pieces from articles askin...

cal1971

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Saying hello

Hi, I am new to the group. I have hashimotos for 18yrs, probably longer. I take synthroid 175mcg. I don't feel well a lot of issues. I joined to learn from...

Hi, I am new to the group. I have hashimotos for 18yrs, probably longer. I take ...

Tdg3

•9 years ago

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Some advice about blood test results please.

Hi I recently posted about the best time to have bloods taken and followed the advice given i.e early morning before food. I have got a copy of my results but...

Hi I recently posted about the best time to have bloods taken and followed the a...

knitwitty

•9 years ago

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Thyroid in young age

I m 24 year old boy. I recently got my thyroid profile test. And my t3 and t4 levels are normal but TSH value is 6.5 which is on higher side. Does it mean that...

I m 24 year old boy. I recently got my thyroid profile test. And my t3 and t4 le...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Hypothyroidism

Hello. I'm new to this. I was diagnosed yesterday with an underactive thyroid. My doctor prescribed me some medication to help with my symptoms, but I haven't...

Hello. I'm new to this. I was diagnosed yesterday with an underactive thyroid. M...

katiebrighton

•9 years ago

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Hashimotos and wanted weight gain

Hi every one! I am wondering if any hashi or hypothyroid sufferers have experienced unwanted weight loss and how to fix it. At 163cm (5ft4 )and 43kg I am at my...

Hi every one! I am wondering if any hashi or hypothyroid sufferers have experien...

gillyhh

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Interesting article

I am just compiling a letter to send to my GP regarding my treatment on Levo, which I am not happy about as I feel dreadful even on 125mcg. I have just spent...

I am just compiling a letter to send to my GP regarding my treatment on Levo, wh...

cal1971

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Blood test

Been to see doctor as I still feel tired,and cold after levo was increased from 50 to 75, so on June 1st have folate,ferritin,B12 and another test to check for...

Been to see doctor as I still feel tired,and cold after levo was increased from ...

redted

•9 years ago

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Blood tests

My tests have come through and doc says they are ok. I won't list them all: Serum ferritin level: 114ug/L (10.0 - 220.0) " vitamin B12: 691 pg/ml (187.0 -...

My tests have come through and doc says they are ok. I won't list them all: Seru...

Sandcastle123

•9 years ago

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Adrenal Cortex

I'm just about to do a saliva test for cortisol problems. But I would like to try adrenal cortex whilst waiting for results. Can anyone advise if I'm wasting...

I'm just about to do a saliva test for cortisol problems. But I would like to t...

mischa

•9 years ago

3 Replies

HRT and NDT.

Hi all I'm currently self medicating with Nature a Thyroid, so far, so great, however, I've been taking my HRT at night, I thought I read that HRT hormone can...

Hi all I'm currently self medicating with Nature a Thyroid, so far, so great, ho...

123happy

•9 years ago

6 Replies

My thyroid nightmare

Hi I am a 41 year old woman who is perimenopausal, could this effect my thyroid as my hand have started to tremble, increased muscle weakness, and constantly...

Hi I am a 41 year old woman who is perimenopausal, could this effect my thyroid ...

SarahjaneD

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Thai NDT in Europe?

If anyone knows if Thai NDT can be ordered from Europe, could you please PM me the details? Thanks.

If anyone knows if Thai NDT can be ordered from Europe, could you please PM me t...

Hidden

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Starting to feel fed up

Im on on day 9 of 25mg levo. I dont expect it to work straight away. But since Ive been diagnosed with hashi and hypothyroid ice been taking it really easy....

Im on on day 9 of 25mg levo. I dont expect it to work straight away. But since I...

baffled2015

•9 years ago

2 Replies

NDT - help with getting dose right

Hi Can someone offer any suggestions? I am Self medicating on Nature throid = 2 am and a quarter 2pm + third of a quarter at bed. (sorry only way can...

Hi Can someone offer any suggestions? I am Self medicating on Nature throid =...

cat69

•9 years ago

6 Replies

High blood pressure

I am on Adalat la 20mg for sporadic high blood pressure also on 25mg levothyroxine,my chemist changed my brand twice now I feel really unwell .my blood...

I am on Adalat la 20mg for sporadic high blood pressure also on 25mg levothyroxi...

Daviespat

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Mr

Hi my name is Grant I am a 44 year old Caucasion Christian male I've got Hypothyroidism and are liking your website thanks

Hi my name is Grant I am a 44 year old Caucasion Christian male I've got Hypoth...

grantsaint4

•9 years ago

1 Reply

cholesterol

hi I have just had my cholesterol results back and GP says my good cholesterol is 6.7 the bad is 4.5 and says this is not good , but I,m not to keen to go down...

hi I have just had my cholesterol results back and GP says my good cholesterol i...

frian

•9 years ago

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Advice please

Hi I've just had these results: TSH 6.320 mU/L (0.270 - 4.200) Free T4 14.96 pmol/L (12 - 22) Free T3 4.9 pmol/L (3.1 - 6.8) Thyroid peroxidase antibodies...

Hi I've just had these results: TSH 6.320 mU/L (0.270 - 4.200) Free T4 14.96 p...

Hidden

•9 years ago

4 Replies

T4 at 20.4 GP thought of reducing thyroxine

Just had appointment with my GP to see what latest blood test was and my T4 is 20.4 so my GP thought of a reduction in thyroxine I felt like I would wait to...

Just had appointment with my GP to see what latest blood test was and my T4 is ...

Silverlady5

•9 years ago

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Can you have a look at my Blood Test Results?

Hello guys, I am new here. I am a 22 year old MALE, a uni student who is struggling with day to day life. I have been feeling tired, lethargic, brain fog,...

Hello guys, I am new here. I am a 22 year old MALE, a uni student who is struggl...

RemoTheBoss

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Silent reflux

Just wondering if anyone has silent reflux and heart flutterings/palpitations/heavy feeling in the heart area? Is this normal? Thanks

Just wondering if anyone has silent reflux and heart flutterings/palpitations/he...

W3ndy2159

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Timing of T3 dose

About 8 weeks ago endo increased T3 from 20mcg to 30mcg of liothyronine. Took 20 mcg on waking then 10 mcg in afternoon. Got fed up of trekking upstairs to...

About 8 weeks ago endo increased T3 from 20mcg to 30mcg of liothyronine. Took 20...

loueldhen

•9 years ago

5 Replies

'Within the range' ahhhhh

Just had an appointment with my Dr. I was diagnosised with hypothyroidism a few years ago and the doseage has slowly been increasing. My t4 levels have gone...

Just had an appointment with my Dr. I was diagnosised with hypothyroidism a few ...

Tiger79

•9 years ago

5 Replies

The Zombie Apocalypse is Already Here!

http://www.naturalnews.com/049754_zombie_apocalypse_mindless_voters_irrational_thinking.html "This video reveals an incredibly important psychological...

http://www.naturalnews.com/049754_zombie_apocalypse_mindless_voters_irrational_t...

greygoose

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Cortisol and Full hormone tests now being done but...

As ever the optimist, what happens if the tests don't show anything wrong? Can I still for example try and take something to balance hormones which is where...

As ever the optimist, what happens if the tests don't show anything wrong? Can ...

SandraCC

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Nature Throid

is there a chance i have a miss marked bottle? tablets are marked N 050, bottle says 1/2 grain 32.5mg yesterday my normal morning dose of 2 tablets (1 grain i...

is there a chance i have a miss marked bottle? tablets are marked N 050, bottle ...

mandy72

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Back to feeling awful : < - do these blood tests mean anything?

Morning everyone, I have been doing well, feeling better than I had in years and then for no apparent reason down I go - been feeling horrible - mixture of...

Morning everyone, I have been doing well, feeling better than I had in years an...

Kitten-whiskers

•9 years ago

27 Replies

Am I being impatient?

I've been nearly 2 months on levothyroxine and aches and pain almost disappeared. However, I'm still constipated, bloated, no get up and go. I went up to 50mcg...

I've been nearly 2 months on levothyroxine and aches and pain almost disappeared...

lainey03

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Anyone seen this doctor in Lancashire?

Does anyone in the Lancashire area know of or has seen Dr Tarek Gaber? He's a doctor who is the consultant for the local CFS service - I'm not very hopeful...

Does anyone in the Lancashire area know of or has seen Dr Tarek Gaber? He's a do...

Schenks

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2015

Template letter for full tests

Saying hello

Some advice about blood test results please.

Thyroid in young age

Hypothyroidism

Hashimotos and wanted weight gain

Interesting article

Blood test

Blood tests

Adrenal Cortex

HRT and NDT.

My thyroid nightmare

Thai NDT in Europe?

Starting to feel fed up

NDT - help with getting dose right

High blood pressure

Mr

cholesterol

Advice please

T4 at 20.4 GP thought of reducing thyroxine

Can you have a look at my Blood Test Results?

Silent reflux

Timing of T3 dose

'Within the range' ahhhhh

The Zombie Apocalypse is Already Here!

Cortisol and Full hormone tests now being done but...

Nature Throid

Back to feeling awful : < - do these blood tests mean anything?

Am I being impatient?

Anyone seen this doctor in Lancashire?

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