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Help with test results

Hi all. I've been taking thyroxine for 11 years. For the past 6 years I have been on 125mg and have felt awful but annual tests showed my tsh levels as...

Hi all. I've been taking thyroxine for 11 years. For the past 6 years I have b...

kirstyF77

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Can't up to 2 grains successfully?

On wk 8 of NDT after initially thinking I had raised too quickly and feeling rubbish on 2 grains I started again. Once again I feel ill on 2 grains, run down,...

On wk 8 of NDT after initially thinking I had raised too quickly and feeling rub...

ashley32

•9 years ago

26 Replies

Why 1-in-6-thyroid patients still feel bad on levo

Makes an interesting read. http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2015/01/15/new-study-reveals-why-1-in-6-thyroid-patients-still-feels-bad-on-levothyroxine/

Makes an interesting read. http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2015/01/15/new-study-...

shaws

Administrator•9 years ago

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Should I go in for bloodwork before 6 weeks?

Would it be a waste of time to go in for my labs at 5 weeks? I read that 6 weeks is the right time. Some of my symptoms have improved, but I still struggle...

Would it be a waste of time to go in for my labs at 5 weeks? I read that 6 week...

Hidden

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Lost me?

Hi, I have hashimotos and after several dose changes been taking 75 mg levothyroxine for about 5 weeks. I was off work for 2 months as crashed when first...

Hi, I have hashimotos and after several dose changes been taking 75 mg levothyro...

Denise133

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Hypothyroidism

Hello, I wonder if anyone can advise me? I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 10 yrs ago & was prescribed Levothyroxine (50mcg) which I...

Hello, I wonder if anyone can advise me? I was diagnosed with h...

Loub37

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Help with results. Hyper & hypo symptoms

I am a diagnosed coeliac on a gluten free diet. I have been struggling with various symptoms for the past year, most noticeable is losing 2 stone, anxious,...

I am a diagnosed coeliac on a gluten free diet. I have been struggling with vari...

silverstinga

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Newly Graves Girl

I am a 51 year old energizer bunny. Have been dealing with a few health issues for the past 10 months. Thought I was going crazy... Depression set in...

I am a 51 year old energizer bunny. Have been dealing with a few health issues ...

hypergirl64

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Could it be more than hashimotos?

So two people ( on different forums) have told me that they think I could have something more than just hashimotos going on. My recent results are: TSH: 4.9...

So two people ( on different forums) have told me that they think I could have s...

Emilychazza98

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Could I have hyperthyroidism with these labs?

More specifically isolated t3 toxicosis. Since my TSH is unsuppressed. November 2014 TSH 1.5 Free T4: 17(10-20) Free T3: 6.5(2.8-6.8) TRAB 0.5(<1) August...

More specifically isolated t3 toxicosis. Since my TSH is unsuppressed. November...

wesleysnipes

•9 years ago

6 Replies

New results - please help

I have new results in. Can anyone tell me what they mean? TSH 0.98 range 0.35 to 5 (was 2.5 in December last year) FT4 14.2 range 9 to 24 (was 16.2 in...

I have new results in. Can anyone tell me what they mean? TSH 0.98 range 0.35 t...

Mitsy123

•9 years ago

6 Replies

TSH 0.01

Hello I`ve not been feeling well with nausea, tiredness, body aches, dizzy and headaches. I had RAI last October and eventually reached 125 mcg levo, which...

Hello I`ve not been feeling well with nausea, tiredness, body aches, dizzy and ...

Joyliz

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Is Reverse T3 a problem indicating a Conversion Issue?

I've been gradually increasing dose of T4 from 75 - 100 mcg after being diagnosed with Hashimoto's a few months ago. After my last lab work, for the first...

I've been gradually increasing dose of T4 from 75 - 100 mcg after being diagnose...

milnerb1

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Back again - optimum levels and weight completely stuck :(

Hi all, Just at my wits end and would be very appreciative of any advice. Currently on 125mcg T4, 25mcg T3. T4 is prescribed, T3 self medicated.) Last lot of...

Hi all, Just at my wits end and would be very appreciative of any advice. Curre...

Ticklek

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Comment on spoilt blood test please

I posted on Friday about having a call about spoilt bloods and having to rush in to nurse to have another. I have my results today and oddly they have tested...

I posted on Friday about having a call about spoilt bloods and having to rush in...

Pinkpeony

•9 years ago

15 Replies

TSH test

For those of you taking levo at night, do you skip the dose when you're having blood taken the next morning? I've read lots about leaving 24 hours, but it...

For those of you taking levo at night, do you skip the dose when you're having b...

pinklady756

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Morning Fatigue

I am transitioning from Levo to Armour and have just gone up to 2 grains. My worst time of day for fatigue and feeling generally rubish are mornings. Around...

I am transitioning from Levo to Armour and have just gone up to 2 grains. My wor...

Hellsy

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Radioactive iodine

I had half my thyroid removed 2 years ago as i had nodules my readings are now borderline but i have another toxic nodule on the other side of my neck the...

I had half my thyroid removed 2 years ago as i had nodules my readings are now ...

hopcott

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Increase in Levothyroxine

How long should it take for me to notice a difference in how I feel when my Levothyroxine has been increased?

How long should it take for me to notice a difference in how I feel when my Levo...

Foggy73

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Antibodies

I got my antibodies tested and they said it was normal but doctor agreed to send me to see throat specialist as thyroid still swollen got quick appointment too...

I got my antibodies tested and they said it was normal but doctor agreed to send...

amssmith7

•9 years ago

2 Replies

private or NHS endo's in Cornwall

Hello! I've just moved to Cornwall and need to see an endo as soon as really. Does anyone know of a good endo that actually understands hypothyroidism?!...

Hello! I've just moved to Cornwall and need to see an endo as soon as really. D...

Kadykat86

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Results

Post before about burning feet went to gp had bloods told all normal. Went to reception to ask for copy was told I needed to put request in writing and pay a...

Post before about burning feet went to gp had bloods told all normal. Went to re...

lmmc

•9 years ago

6 Replies

What do you drink

Hi so i was missing tea and coffee so swapped too roobios but ive since read that contains fluoride so is no good. Ive looked at barley cup which is barley rye...

Hi so i was missing tea and coffee so swapped too roobios but ive since read tha...

nettiboo1982

•9 years ago

3 Replies

When to stop taking t3 preblood tests

I'm only on t3. I have a blood test at 9am in August, when should I stop taking my t3? I having the bloods taking at 9am for cortisol and all my thyroid...

I'm only on t3. I have a blood test at 9am in August, when should I stop taking ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Have I got hypothyroid? Many symptoms but GP not convinced

Please can you all help. I have not been feeling too great for a while, just thinking it's my age/stress etc. Recently developed palpitations. However, also...

Please can you all help. I have not been feeling too great for a while, just thi...

Babygodmother

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Chest Cold(s)!!

Hello, Almost 5 weeks ago I picked up a chest cold (I don't usually get colds) and now, almost 5 weeks later, I still have it with lots of coughing and also...

Hello, Almost 5 weeks ago I picked up a chest cold (I don't usually get colds) ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Runny waxy ears

Hi, this may be a rather silly question but has anyone has issued with runny ears since taking levo? I've noticed since taking the mess my ears are really waxy...

Hi, this may be a rather silly question but has anyone has issued with runny ear...

SarahB09

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Should I see a specialist for a thyroid nodule and symptoms?

I went into see my GP last week because I developed strange symptoms about 2 weeks ago that haven't gone away. I began to have a feeling as if a pill was stuck...

I went into see my GP last week because I developed strange symptoms about 2 wee...

BaileyMyers

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Just a thought!

There are loads of websites that want to inform us of the 20+ sometimes more symptoms of having an underactive thyroid. I just wondered if anyone else looks...

There are loads of websites that want to inform us of the 20+ sometimes more sym...

dylansmum

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Private blood tests

Hi, I am on thyroxine (prescribed by a private consultant over two years ago and now I'm managed by my GP again), I have recently been feeling the same old...

Hi, I am on thyroxine (prescribed by a private consultant over two years ago a...

Emmalemma

•9 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for July 2015

Help with test results

Can't up to 2 grains successfully?

Why 1-in-6-thyroid patients still feel bad on levo

Should I go in for bloodwork before 6 weeks?

Lost me?

Hypothyroidism

Help with results. Hyper & hypo symptoms

Newly Graves Girl

Could it be more than hashimotos?

Could I have hyperthyroidism with these labs?

New results - please help

TSH 0.01

Is Reverse T3 a problem indicating a Conversion Issue?

Back again - optimum levels and weight completely stuck :(

Comment on spoilt blood test please

TSH test

Morning Fatigue

Radioactive iodine

Increase in Levothyroxine

Antibodies

private or NHS endo's in Cornwall

Results

What do you drink

When to stop taking t3 preblood tests

Have I got hypothyroid? Many symptoms but GP not convinced

Chest Cold(s)!!

Runny waxy ears

Should I see a specialist for a thyroid nodule and symptoms?

Just a thought!

Private blood tests

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