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Dr said my thyroid is a little low, but nothing to be worried about? Can someone help me interpret my lab results?

I got my thyroid tested about a month ago and my Dr told me that my thyroid is a bit low, but nothing to be concerned about. I don't understand why didn't he...

I got my thyroid tested about a month ago and my Dr told me that my thyroid is a...

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•9 years ago

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Private blood test

Does anyone know where you can get a private blood test done in the Birmingham area & how much it would cost? Can't get in to see my Dr....

Does anyone know where you can get a private blood test done in the B...

Loub37

•9 years ago

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Results:

Hello all, After a delay due to the hospital not doing the tests on my blood (really!!), I have seen my endo this evening. He says that they couldn't test Free...

Hello all, After a delay due to the hospital not doing the tests on my blood (re...

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•9 years ago

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GP poured scorn on ThyroidUK, how can I respond? Also asked for peer reviewed articles on T3/T4

Can anyone recommend peer reviewed journal articles on T3/T4 treatment so my GP can understand I am not making all this up that I have been better on combined...

Can anyone recommend peer reviewed journal articles on T3/T4 treatment so my GP ...

Reefseeker

•9 years ago

30 Replies

Thyroid issues

Can any one explain these blood results please TSH 0.58 FT3 4.8 FT4 21.6 I'm tired all of the time, putting on weight and can't loose it, joint issues, carpal...

Can any one explain these blood results please TSH 0.58 FT3 4.8 FT4 21.6 I'm ti...

16091953

•9 years ago

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Test Results

These are my results from my DIY finger prick test: Thyroid Function Free T4 11.49 (12-22) This result is highlighted in red as Low Free T3 4.44 (3.1 - 6.8)...

These are my results from my DIY finger prick test: Thyroid Function Free T4 11...

chickenmitch

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Should I take NAX before my next blood test?

After a disastrous trip to see an NHS Endo I decided to to matters in my own hands and see Dr P who I saw on Monday. He has suggested that we start with the...

After a disastrous trip to see an NHS Endo I decided to to matters in my own ha...

Sherbetkitty

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Tsh level

Hi all, very new to this however I have been suffering with the symptoms of hypothyroid for a long time now being tired a lot of the time and cronic...

Hi all, very new to this however I have been suffering with the symptoms of hypo...

Laserline2

•9 years ago

7 Replies

New bloods. can I get some advice? have B12, ferritin and folic acid too!

Hi guys, I got my bloods done again recently. I'm on 2 grains of Armour and had been on that for about 6 weeks or more before I got the test. Im pleased I...

Hi guys, I got my bloods done again recently. I'm on 2 grains of Armour and had...

BexyLS

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Are You Tired of Being Tired? Join the Abundant Energy Summit

A free online health education summit on overcoming chronic fatigue is taking place on 24th-30th August 2015. The summit consists of 30 world-leading...

A free online health education summit on overcoming chronic fatigue is taking pl...

lynmynott

Partner•9 years ago

1 Reply

Latest results on Thyroid-S

Hi there Just the latest results in trying to find my correct dose. I did think I was slightly hyper as I didn't put any weight on when we went on our annual...

Hi there Just the latest results in trying to find my correct dose. I did thin...

lunamoona

•9 years ago

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Tests from vitamin D

hello lovely people, Can someone give me an appraisal on my test results by finger pricking blood sample please? tHey are: total vitamin D : 117.6 nmol/L...

hello lovely people, Can someone give me an appraisal on my test results by fing...

win_4ever

•9 years ago

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Broke down

I broke down and went to the Dr for some sleep meds. I'm at 5 weeks on my new dose of levothyroxine, but they did labs anyway. Saw a different Dr in the...

I broke down and went to the Dr for some sleep meds. I'm at 5 weeks on my new do...

Hidden

•9 years ago

16 Replies

To all my wonderful friends on this brill site

Just an update for you all. Had ultrasound results and I've a 5 cm growth on the right side of my bowel. Was admitted to hospital and will be having CT scan...

Just an update for you all. Had ultrasound results and I've a 5 cm growth on th...

Mauds

•9 years ago

25 Replies

Menopause aching

I'm in the peri menopause stage. I'm coming up 50 and haven't had a period since April. Just recently I have been experiencing bad joint pain in my arms, legs,...

I'm in the peri menopause stage. I'm coming up 50 and haven't had a period since...

gillyruss100

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Does anyone with Hyperthyroid also have myasthenia gravis?

Hi, just been diagnosed after an episode of atrial fibrillation. I'm on 30 mg carbamizole and 2.5 bisoprolol. I also take 75 mg pyridostigmine for...

Hi, just been diagnosed after an episode of atrial fibrillation. I'm on 30 mg c...

Cheshiregirl

•9 years ago

1 Reply

How long to wait after T3 dosage increase?

Hello all, After being on a dosage of 100 mcg Levo with 25 mcg Cynomel, I have recently been increased to 31.25 mcg Cynomel and maintaining the 100 mcg Levo....

Hello all, After being on a dosage of 100 mcg Levo with 25 mcg Cynomel, I have ...

Tigreg

•9 years ago

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Test results

Hi everyone. First time poster here. I am a 58 year old female and have had an UAT since 1987. I have taken 200mcg Levo for awhile now. I have never especially...

Hi everyone. First time poster here. I am a 58 year old female and have had an U...

Whisky1956

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Pleghmy coughing

After bad experiment with iodine I suddenly developed coughing. Approx week after I quit using iodine. Now it has been five weeks and coughing is coming...

After bad experiment with iodine I suddenly developed coughing. Approx week aft...

Justiina

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Which is Best test - blood or urine

Hello Does anyone have a view on whether the best tests for thyroid hormones etc. are blood tests or urine tests please? I mean if course the ones we can get...

Hello Does anyone have a view on whether the best tests for thyroid hormones etc...

Daffers123

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Help needed.

I have under active Thyroid and after 5 years have finally been referred to see the endocrinology consultant. I swing from hypo to hyper. I have low readings...

I have under active Thyroid and after 5 years have finally been referred to see ...

sugarbuttons

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Pain relief

Has anyone tried cbd and what is the best? I've heard there are lots of bogus sites

Has anyone tried cbd and what is the best? I've heard there are lots of bogus si...

Sandcastle123

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Lingering symptoms on Levo

After taking 75mcgs levo since 2011,(diagnosed with auto immune thyroiditis), I persuaded my endo to increase to 100mcg in March this year, as I felt sluggish...

After taking 75mcgs levo since 2011,(diagnosed with auto immune thyroiditis), I...

Scazzoh

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Test results

Morning everyone I finally have a result of my thyroid autoimmune test. I have done a do-it-yourself test as my doctor has refused for the past 12 months...

Morning everyone I finally have a result of my thyroid autoimmune test. I have d...

chickenmitch

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Armour Thyroxine

I have been taking T3/T4 combination successfully for over two years. Recently symptoms of Hypothyroidism returned although test results within normal range....

I have been taking T3/T4 combination successfully for over two years. Recently s...

Jaro

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Supplements

I'm taking b complex & b12 spray but trying to find some good multi vitamins, what does anyone recommend?

I'm taking b complex & b12 spray but trying to find some good multi vitamins, wh...

pinklady756

•9 years ago

2 Replies

t3

Hi Gone up to 50 mccg t3 only ,been 2 weeks, now pulse fast 90,feel so heavy and tired.I s this to much ?I am going to drop dose and see.Does it take 2 weeks...

Hi Gone up to 50 mccg t3 only ,been 2 weeks, now pulse fast 90,feel so heavy a...

susiebow

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Help Please - need to sort out Adrenal supplement and Thyroid meds!

I have been on Levo for over 21 years, (100mcg), but recently, (don't know whether the menopause has "kick started" anything, am 57), have been feeling more...

I have been on Levo for over 21 years, (100mcg), but recently, (don't know wheth...

clarabelle17

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Gluten free diet?

I have been reading that a 100% gluten free diet should be followed when suffering from hypothyroidism. As I've only recently been diagnosed and still feeling...

I have been reading that a 100% gluten free diet should be followed when sufferi...

vcle1909

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Any point attending this Endo Appt???? MPH Somerset, Advice please.

Just had this come through the post about a week after an apppointment letter. Is there really any point going through the stress of this for no outcome what...

Just had this come through the post about a week after an apppointment letter. I...

ju01749

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for July 2015

Dr said my thyroid is a little low, but nothing to be worried about? Can someone help me interpret my lab results?

Private blood test

Results:

GP poured scorn on ThyroidUK, how can I respond? Also asked for peer reviewed articles on T3/T4

Thyroid issues

Test Results

Should I take NAX before my next blood test?

Tsh level

New bloods. can I get some advice? have B12, ferritin and folic acid too!

Are You Tired of Being Tired? Join the Abundant Energy Summit

Latest results on Thyroid-S

Tests from vitamin D

Broke down

To all my wonderful friends on this brill site

Menopause aching

Does anyone with Hyperthyroid also have myasthenia gravis?

How long to wait after T3 dosage increase?

Test results

Pleghmy coughing

Which is Best test - blood or urine

Help needed.

Pain relief

Lingering symptoms on Levo

Test results

Armour Thyroxine

Supplements

t3

Help Please - need to sort out Adrenal supplement and Thyroid meds!

Gluten free diet?

Any point attending this Endo Appt???? MPH Somerset, Advice please.

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