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HELP PLEASE - I'M CONFUSED!

I have been posting on here for many years now due to the fact that I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2007 and to date although I have been told by endo's...

I have been posting on here for many years now due to the fact that I was diagno...

thelady2003uk

•9 years ago

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New labs

I'm a female...... Testosterone 42.1 LO (3.5-5.2) Free testosterone LO 6.67 ( 30-150) LH HI 39.3 ( 1.7-8.6) Vitamin B12 563 ( 211-911) Vitamin D LO 23.2...

I'm a female...... Testosterone 42.1 LO (3.5-5.2) Free testosterone LO 6.67 ( 30...

Funnygembunni

•9 years ago

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Impact of overt and subclinical hypothyroidism on exercise tolerance: a systematic review

Having recently read here lots of posts mentioning, in various forms, degrees of exercise intolerance, I happened upon this paper. Quite astonishingly it uses...

Having recently read here lots of posts mentioning, in various forms, degrees of...

helvella

Administrator•9 years ago

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What to do???

I am no longer taking Synthroid for my thyroid. My doctor has me taking 50-70 mcg of Cytomel. My hair is still coming out & I have rosacea on my nose really...

I am no longer taking Synthroid for my thyroid. My doctor has me taking 50-70 mc...

bhohstadt

•9 years ago

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Do I have Hashimotos?

I would appreciate it if someone can help me interpret some test results. I have hypothyroidism & am on levothyroxine (100 mcg daily at present) but am feeling...

I would appreciate it if someone can help me interpret some test results. I have...

cat_alli

•9 years ago

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full blood count

hi, if my full blood count is classed as normal by gp do i still need to bother with b12 test or even ferritin and folate? im thinking of doing one of these...

hi, if my full blood count is classed as normal by gp do i still need to bother ...

minus

•9 years ago

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feeling hypothyroid after partial thyroidectomy in October 2014 blood results any help ?

Hi everyone I have just phoned my surgery and was told all was normal !!! I then I asked for a few specific results from the advice the members have given...

Hi everyone I have just phoned my surgery and was told all was normal !!! I ...

Tinatina

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Hi can any one tell me if they are having any problems with any batches of T3 please?

Has any ond had problems with any of the batches of T3 please? Ive been feeling quite ill for last few weeks. I tried a different batch number today via a...

Has any ond had problems with any of the batches of T3 please? Ive been feeling ...

jan61

•9 years ago

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testosterone test female

I have had zero libido and no desire, sexual thoughts etc for nine years and only got diagnosed hashimotos last year after lots of symptoms and visits to dr...

I have had zero libido and no desire, sexual thoughts etc for nine years and onl...

minus

•9 years ago

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Is it depression or a Thyroid Problem

I am desperately worried about my brother who is 64. I was appaled a couple of months ago to learn that his GP has put him on Sertaline 50mg and tells him...

I am desperately worried about my brother who is 64. I was appaled a couple of...

brenchley

•9 years ago

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Adrenal fatigue and underactive thyroid

I'm currently trying to get diagnosed with an underactive thyroid (more blood tests this week) and now the topic of adrenal fatigue has also come up after...

I'm currently trying to get diagnosed with an underactive thyroid (more blood te...

kk12

•9 years ago

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Four GP's and Nurse Practitioner , views Differ.

We live and learn! GP Surgeries Eh; Trying to get past the Reception Desk at our Surgery can be difficult; and when you do eventually get an appointment to see...

We live and learn! GP Surgeries Eh; Trying to get past the Reception Desk at our...

Nytsom

•9 years ago

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Adrenal testing on NHS?

I have an appointment with the GP tomorrow and am due my bloods being tested. I am armed with a list of what is required and this GP is quite good and doesn't...

I have an appointment with the GP tomorrow and am due my bloods being tested. I ...

Wired

•9 years ago

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cortisol

hi all, , my private blood for cortisol was 893, range is 171-536 does anyone know what this means ive still too make gp apt x

hi all, , my private blood for cortisol was 893, range is 171-536 does anyone kn...

jazzanne

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Consistently high TSH results

I have been suffering with hypothyroidism for many years. Despite taking levothyroxine my TSH has been steadily rising and symptoms getting worse as I get...

I have been suffering with hypothyroidism for many years. Despite taking levothy...

trucall

•9 years ago

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Adrenal insufficiency/hypothyroid symptoms

I've been seeing a gp at my practice for a few months now with hypothyroid symptoms. I have had all the bloods done, all normal (b12, vit d, ferritin etc all...

I've been seeing a gp at my practice for a few months now with hypothyroid sympt...

rayjay

•9 years ago

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Hair?!?

Hi just wondering if anyone else had this? Although I'm losing hair on my head, I'm starting to notice hair getting thicker, darker and longer on my chin,...

Hi just wondering if anyone else had this? Although I'm losing hair on my head, ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Liver blood test

Does anyone suffer from liver problems I've just had a call from doc to get more bloods taken including lft again as it was abnormal.

Does anyone suffer from liver problems I've just had a call from doc to get more...

fion

•9 years ago

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Spinach advice please......

Hello there peeps. I wonder if I could have some views on this? I love spinach and for a looooonnnnnng time I've been putting it in my sarnie a, my cooked...

Hello there peeps. I wonder if I could have some views on this? I love spinach ...

Northie

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Support groups

Where can I find out about local support groups that meet once a month or any thing like that? I'm in North London

Where can I find out about local support groups that meet once a month or any th...

Emidjemal

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Home Blood Tests

Hi Has anyone tried the Blue Horizon blood tests which you can do at home with just a finger prick test? Just wondering if they are a valid option! Thanks in...

Hi Has anyone tried the Blue Horizon blood tests which you can do at home with j...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Humane Endocrinologist needed in either Warwickshire or Oxfordshire

Please can someone recommend a sympathetic Endo in either of these counties? Preferably someone you have seen yourself,and who can think outside the box! If...

Please can someone recommend a sympathetic Endo in either of these counties? Pre...

Fr23

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Struggling!!! Any help would be appreciated

Hi all, am desperately needing some advice I hope you can excuse the long post i was eventually diagnosed with an under active thyroid in Feb of this year,...

Hi all, am desperately needing some advice I hope you can excuse the long post i...

katewilson

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Thyroid antibodies

Hi, my GP says there is no need to test for antibodies as it will not make any difference to my treatment! This doesn't sound right to me😕

Hi, my GP says there is no need to test for antibodies as it will not make any d...

Sewnsew

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Iodine, low levels in UK women

A letter to the Editor of the Times today 5/5/15 . May be of interest to members. Adding Iodine to salt because of deficiency and concerns by public health...

A letter to the Editor of the Times today 5/5/15 . May be of interest to members...

crimple

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Cortisol level 0?

New update from endo, so just got call lastnight that my ACTH is actually 0, they want me to get an infusion, all TSH labs they call normal, anyone have an...

New update from endo, so just got call lastnight that my ACTH is actually 0, the...

Funnygembunni

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Endo appt today

Hi I have my first appointment with an endocrinologist after three years on levothyroxine. I want to know if my tiredness is cfs or due to my Levo not...

Hi I have my first appointment with an endocrinologist after three years on le...

BeccaBurton

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Raised cholesterol problems!!!!!

Hi all, I just wanted to sound you all out about this ... I've been hypo 5 yrs, Age 55 On 100mic Levo Generally ok but had the usual ...weight gain/...

Hi all, I just wanted to sound you all out about this ... I've been hypo 5 yrs...

mummyG

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Fibromyalgia and high PV results?

I've been back to the docs for more blood tests. The results have come back and they only tested for TSH this time which has come right down to 3.5 (0.27-4.20)...

I've been back to the docs for more blood tests. The results have come back and ...

maddy01

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Synthyroid side affects??

Hi could someone please tel me what it means after i take my synthroid i feel like hav many different mood changes feel like the hulk..can some1 help.. it...

Hi could someone please tel me what it means after i take my synthroid i feel li...

farie02

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2015

HELP PLEASE - I'M CONFUSED!

New labs

Impact of overt and subclinical hypothyroidism on exercise tolerance: a systematic review

What to do???

Do I have Hashimotos?

full blood count

feeling hypothyroid after partial thyroidectomy in October 2014 blood results any help ?

Hi can any one tell me if they are having any problems with any batches of T3 please?

testosterone test female

Is it depression or a Thyroid Problem

Adrenal fatigue and underactive thyroid

Four GP's and Nurse Practitioner , views Differ.

Adrenal testing on NHS?

cortisol

Consistently high TSH results

Adrenal insufficiency/hypothyroid symptoms

Hair?!?

Liver blood test

Spinach advice please......

Support groups

Home Blood Tests

Humane Endocrinologist needed in either Warwickshire or Oxfordshire

Struggling!!! Any help would be appreciated

Thyroid antibodies

Iodine, low levels in UK women

Cortisol level 0?

Endo appt today

Raised cholesterol problems!!!!!

Fibromyalgia and high PV results?

Synthyroid side affects??

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