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2nd blood tests in to include RT3, Selenium and Mercury.

I finally got my 2nd blood blood tests in which perhaps will give a better idea as to what my body is doing? RT3 0.57 ng/ml Range .09-0.35 Selenium 1.61...

I finally got my 2nd blood blood tests in which perhaps will give a better idea ...

Enfrance

•9 years ago

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Thyroid test back

Hi everyone, can anyone tell me if my test is good or not, I've been told to drop levothyroxin down from 100 mg to 75 mg, I don't want to do this as I feel so,...

Hi everyone, can anyone tell me if my test is good or not, I've been told to dro...

Julie2

•9 years ago

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Advice needed on treatment

Hi- please could I get some advice on my thyroid issue. I'm really struggling and have all the symptoms of hypothyrodism with a painful swollen thyroid. I have...

Hi- please could I get some advice on my thyroid issue. I'm really struggling an...

katyw

•9 years ago

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What is an autoimmune attack like?

From time to time, after a really stressful time, I seem to be really ill with something like a virus. It takes a couple of weeks to get over and even then I...

From time to time, after a really stressful time, I seem to be really ill with s...

Everdean

•9 years ago

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Need to re-think this whole thing....

Hi everyone, I dont think i can tolerate this system anymore,,endless doctors appointments...referrals to specialists who do only the same investigations as...

Hi everyone, I dont think i can tolerate this system anymore,,endless doctors ap...

yorkshiregirl44

•9 years ago

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Thyroid address for enquires

Hi I've just spoke to someone on thyroid UK who gave me an email Address for enquiries. It was something like thyroid.org can't rem we the rest. I need to...

Hi I've just spoke to someone on thyroid UK who gave me an email Address for en...

Wayne39

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Iodine v Thyroid meds

My GP of course has fobbed off my blood test results and said I should take iodine. He's given me blood forms to take in 6 weeks and if my levels are still on...

My GP of course has fobbed off my blood test results and said I should take iodi...

Berlidders

•9 years ago

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Endoscopy tomorrow

Hi all, I am due to have another endoscopy tomorrow (yes, Saturday) for the horrendous acid reflux I have had since being on NSAIDS from November / December...

Hi all, I am due to have another endoscopy tomorrow (yes, Saturday) for the horr...

bestbuddy

•9 years ago

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t3

Hi again ,been on 45 mcg t3 only ,20 mcg ,15 mcg, 10mcg throughout day.Felt bit better for few days ,now feel bad again ,gone up to 50 mcg yesterday and feel...

Hi again ,been on 45 mcg t3 only ,20 mcg ,15 mcg, 10mcg throughout day.Felt bi...

susiebow

•9 years ago

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Low cortisol results

Hi can anyone help I have been to see a endo who sent me for more bloods tests one has come back with low cortisol levels what does this mean?has this happened...

Hi can anyone help I have been to see a endo who sent me for more bloods tests o...

Nikki3436

•9 years ago

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Non stop swallowing!!

Since my early twenties I have had a swallowing problem sometimes its severe. Its almost like I have something lodged in my throat so I swallow and swallow...

Since my early twenties I have had a swallowing problem sometimes its severe. It...

Hidden

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Off Topic - On Beauty

Hello Everyone! I could really use your help to answer a couple of questions for me. I am currently writing a book, based on my concept of Atmospherics...

Hello Everyone! I could really use your help to answer a couple of questions for...

sheenah

•9 years ago

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Vitamin and iron supplements do help!

It must be a year or more since I had my vitamin and Iron levels checked. I was under range in everything. Just have latest results since supplementing ....

It must be a year or more since I had my vitamin and Iron levels checked. I was ...

Beverleyb

•9 years ago

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Thyroidots

help Im 58 female,Mum amd sister both underactive.My hair is coming out and thinning Im exhausted and often cold.Lots of symptons ,had my GP lab results..Iron...

help Im 58 female,Mum amd sister both underactive.My hair is coming out and thin...

debbiecassie

•9 years ago

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Difficult question about T3 level? ......or is it!

I seem to feel well with an FT3 of about 6 in a range (3.1-6.8) having left 18hrs without meds prior to blood tests. Does this mean that most of the time I am...

I seem to feel well with an FT3 of about 6 in a range (3.1-6.8) having left 18hr...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Level change?

Has anyone else had their thyroxine dose recently reduced by their doctor? Had a blood test this week, and elsewhere so did my mom (who also has...

Has anyone else had their thyroxine dose recently reduced by their doctor? Had ...

gingergeek

•9 years ago

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Results

I'm posting these results again hoping someone knows something that I don't. Still suffering with hair loss, fatigue, no sex drive, easy bruising severe pmt,...

I'm posting these results again hoping someone knows something that I don't. Sti...

Laralou29

•9 years ago

11 Replies

5 mcg t3

Hi can anyone tell me how much 5 mcg of t3 is into t4. thanks

Hidden

•9 years ago

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When Alzheimer’s Isn’t Alzheimer’s

http://www.thehealthierlife.co.uk/natural-health-articles/alzheimers/alzheimers-disease-drug-interactions/ This is something I've often thought about. Good to...

http://www.thehealthierlife.co.uk/natural-health-articles/alzheimers/alzheimers-...

greygoose

•9 years ago

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Now my son hypo?

I started very hypothyroid 8 months after my son was born but I’m now certain I was hypo well before he was born. He’s now 34 and has a few of the symptoms I...

I started very hypothyroid 8 months after my son was born but I’m now certain I ...

marigold22

•9 years ago

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Armour v Nature-Throid

I am looking to change my NDT from Armour to Nature-Throid. Does anybody have any suggestions how I should do it ? Do I need to stop one for a few days and...

I am looking to change my NDT from Armour to Nature-Throid. Does anybody have an...

Amandajl

•9 years ago

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my doctor should be my endocrinologist

okay, this is a continuation from my post yesterday regarding my appointment with my endo, my endo rang my doctor yesterday and i was told to see my doctor...

okay, this is a continuation from my post yesterday regarding my appointment wit...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Nutri Adrenal Extra?

I have been taking Nutri Adrenal Extra for a week, after reading a lot of positive reviews here. In the past few days, I have felt more and more hyperthyroid....

I have been taking Nutri Adrenal Extra for a week, after reading a lot of positi...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Thyroxine trial + results at half way point

Hello, I had my thyroid tested yesterday as my mood has been worsening since going on thyroxine. Note I am also on an anti-depressant. Blood was drawn at...

Hello, I had my thyroid tested yesterday as my mood has been worsening since go...

Halinka

•9 years ago

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Adrenal Drink

Does anyone know if the "Adrenal Drink" (Orange Juice, Himalayan Salt, Cream of Tartar ) boosts adrenals, or calms them down?

Does anyone know if the "Adrenal Drink" (Orange Juice, Himalayan Salt, Cream of ...

foxglove

•9 years ago

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best way to take Armour?

I know this has been discussed before, and I apologise for come back to it. I have several unopened bottles of Armour, and I have been considering giving it...

I know this has been discussed before, and I apologise for come back to it. I ha...

Hidden

•9 years ago

3 Replies

weight loss

Morning everyone I'm doing slimming world and it's actually working! I've tried to lose weight before since being diagnosed and nothing has really worked, but...

Morning everyone I'm doing slimming world and it's actually working! I've tried...

Revsie

•9 years ago

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T4/T3 and TSH

Frustrated with my GP this week. Started on Armour 2 months ago. Feeling great (more energy than in 10 yrs) but now thinking I'm over medicated as I'm jittery...

Frustrated with my GP this week. Started on Armour 2 months ago. Feeling great (...

Piper729

•9 years ago

4 Replies

doctor list

Hi folks, Is there an international doctor list (or lists) that can enable Thyroid sufferers to find GPs who will prescribe Whole Thyroid? I live in Dunedin...

Hi folks, Is there an international doctor list (or lists) that can enable Thyro...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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what happens when stop taking thyroxine?

what have people experienced after taking thyroxine for years underactive thyroid but then stopping it completely?

what have people experienced after taking thyroxine for years underactive thyroi...

faithalone

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for July 2015

2nd blood tests in to include RT3, Selenium and Mercury.

Thyroid test back

Advice needed on treatment

What is an autoimmune attack like?

Need to re-think this whole thing....

Thyroid address for enquires

Iodine v Thyroid meds

Endoscopy tomorrow

t3

Low cortisol results

Non stop swallowing!!

Off Topic - On Beauty

Vitamin and iron supplements do help!

Thyroidots

Difficult question about T3 level? ......or is it!

Level change?

Results

5 mcg t3

When Alzheimer’s Isn’t Alzheimer’s

Now my son hypo?

Armour v Nature-Throid

my doctor should be my endocrinologist

Nutri Adrenal Extra?

Thyroxine trial + results at half way point

Adrenal Drink

best way to take Armour?

weight loss

T4/T3 and TSH

doctor list

what happens when stop taking thyroxine?

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