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Update advice needed please

Update advice needed please. I saw the doctor again this morning she was lovely but said all my blood vitamin levels where within range and ok.I pointed out...

Update advice needed please. I saw the doctor again this morning she was lovely ...

pet-lamb

•9 years ago

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this is what a good endo i had

i complained about lack of treatment with him last month on a phone call i had with PALS i mentioned he failed to do any bloods that were needed recieved...

i complained about lack of treatment with him last month on a phone call i had w...

mandy72

•9 years ago

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No thyroid antibodies

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism three months ago and have been on 100mcg of levothyroxine a day since. I saw my GP yesterday and asked him if I had thyroid...

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism three months ago and have been on 100mcg of ...

nanbullen

•9 years ago

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Blood results

Hi everyone. Got my blood results this morning. Before I started taking NDT I was on Levo. My FT4 was 16.6 and TSH .70 - as usual NO FT3 done, but I was...

Hi everyone. Got my blood results this morning. Before I started taking NDT I wa...

LisbethT

•9 years ago

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Antibody tests meanings?

I received a letter requesting more bloods, one is for, thyroid peroxidase antibody (atpo) and anti thyroglobulin antibodies What are the differences and...

I received a letter requesting more bloods, one is for, thyroid peroxidase antib...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Scared to take meds

I was just diagnosed and took my first dose of 25 mcg of levothyroxine and a large dose of vitamin D on Friday. I became so I'll that I had to leave work. I...

I was just diagnosed and took my first dose of 25 mcg of levothyroxine and a lar...

Angela4523

•9 years ago

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Blood results, any advice?

Hi, Just had recent blood test results and am after any opinions? TSH 0.01 (range 0.27-4.5) T4 15.6 (range 10-24) My T4 hasn`t been this low since I was...

Hi, Just had recent blood test results and am after any opinions? TSH 0.01 (ran...

Ticklek

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Stupid question but still asking...!

I have Hashimoto's (proved by antibodies test) ie primary hypothyroidism and my first TFT levels (in 2009) were: TSH 12.74 [0.35-4.5] FT4 15.1 [11-26]...

I have Hashimoto's (proved by antibodies test) ie primary hypothyroidism and my ...

Tracer

•9 years ago

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Getting there... maybe

So yesterday I had my blood taken - again. Keeping the vampires in the NHS basements alive I think. This time I asked the nurse what tests were being done (i...

So yesterday I had my blood taken - again. Keeping the vampires in the NHS basem...

Aeracognie

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Help needed, I don't know what to do

Story is long, will try to make it short. I need help Have had a stressful childhood, drank for years, stopped when I got pregnant, I have had nightmares every...

Story is long, will try to make it short. I need help Have had a stressful child...

Candytuff

•9 years ago

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Confused

I found this printed under my TSH results can anyone tell me what it means please. Thyroid picture (including satisfactory thyroxine replacement. I don't...

I found this printed under my TSH results can anyone tell me what it means plea...

pet-lamb

•9 years ago

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Choice

why don't we have a choice! In our treatment for thyroid conditions,how is it that the doctors in the UK think it is ok to prescribe a synthetic hormone,...

why don't we have a choice! In our treatment for thyroid conditions,how is it t...

Davenham21

•9 years ago

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Help!

These are my thyroid results. My GP says that they are totally fine and well within the range that they use. I've been feeling tired, forgetful, grumpy,...

These are my thyroid results. My GP says that they are totally fine and well wit...

Wales1

•9 years ago

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Anyone have any info in relation to breast cancer and hypothyroidism?

I had breast cancer 10 years ago and although I had a good prognosis, I have now found something else suspicious and am returning to hospital tomorrow to get...

I had breast cancer 10 years ago and although I had a good prognosis, I have no...

TESSI19

•9 years ago

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ENDO'S IN LONDON/SURREY

Has anyone seen a good endo in London/Surrey that they would recommend? I have got the list that has been put together but just wondering if there are any...

Has anyone seen a good endo in London/Surrey that they would recommend? I have g...

TESSI19

•9 years ago

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Just diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and a singer too

Hi all, I am new to this site. I was just diagnosed with this last week and have been on Levothyroxine (50 mcg's) since last Tuesday. I too am a lead singer...

Hi all, I am new to this site. I was just diagnosed with this last week and ha...

SecretSquirrel5276

•9 years ago

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Thyroid biopsy

I found a lump on the front left side of my neck seven weeks ago, I also had pain up side of face passed my jaw and ear, went do GP she said it looked like...

I found a lump on the front left side of my neck seven weeks ago, I also had p...

Angeren14

•9 years ago

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Should I consider adding t3

My latest results were Ferritin 85.4 (20-150) Free t4 21.24 (12-22) Free t3 4.7 (3.1-6.8) TSH 0.23 (0.27-4.20) T4 total 112.3 (64.5-142.0)...

My latest results were Ferritin 85.4 (20-150) Free t4 21.24 (12-22) Free t3 4.7...

pinklady756

•9 years ago

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"Why Levothyroxine Alone Might Not Be Adequate"

In case folks haven't seen this: "New Study Reveals Why 1 in 6 Hypothyroid Patients Still Feels Bad on Levothyroxine:"...

In case folks haven't seen this: "New Study Reveals Why 1 in 6 Hypothyroid Pati...

Hidden

•9 years ago

1 Reply

private endocrinologist in Lincolnshire/Yorkshire

please recommend private endocrinologist in Lincs/Yorkshire who will treat hypothyroidism based on symptoms and family history rather than blood results. Have...

please recommend private endocrinologist in Lincs/Yorkshire who will treat hypot...

katezecca

•9 years ago

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Self medicating?

Hi guys so ive had all my bloods back within normal range TSH 1.6 FT4 15.3 & FT3 5.1, Yet my symptoms suggest otherwise, with debilitating fatigue, weight...

Hi guys so ive had all my bloods back within normal range TSH 1.6 FT4 15.3 & FT3...

44Maxine

•9 years ago

6 Replies

More bloods for review.

Hi new doctor, more bloods done but still a refusal to speak about Hashi's even tho i have unexplained joint pain in one hand and knee. Had xray and steroid...

Hi new doctor, more bloods done but still a refusal to speak about Hashi's even ...

clubby29

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Dilema

I paid for blood tests & results show high anti-bodies & B12 low in 'normal' range, have begun supplements accordingly. At GP appt last month he just wanted...

I paid for blood tests & results show high anti-bodies & B12 low in 'normal' ran...

pinklady756

•9 years ago

7 Replies

T3

Hi Im on day 5 with adding t3 to my Levo so I've dropped from 125mg Levo to 75mg and added 20 mg of t3... I'm exhausted does anyone know how long it takes to...

Hi Im on day 5 with adding t3 to my Levo so I've dropped from 125mg Levo to 75mg...

Nina1981

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Has anyone managed to stay off thyroid meds after starting nutri adrenal extra and nutri thyroid?

Hi all, I am 12 days off thyroxine 75mcg and 7 days into taking NAX. I increased to 2 NAX a couple of days ago. I undertook the Genova adrenal saliva test that...

Hi all, I am 12 days off thyroxine 75mcg and 7 days into taking NAX. I increased...

Frazzie1

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Underactive thyroid

Hi just won't to no if anyone is having this problem am on 125 mg of levo my question is doing house work this morning dusting and hovering my livingroom and...

Hi just won't to no if anyone is having this problem am on 125 mg of levo my que...

angelina50

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Hashimoto thyroiditis

Hi, A couple of years ago, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroiditis but back then, due to my age and lack of symptoms, I was not advised to start any...

Hi, A couple of years ago, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroiditis but back...

ikl85

•9 years ago

11 Replies

High T3 levels

Im sorry if Im going on about this but I have had some further advice from the blood testing department who do say that atenolol definitely blocks the...

Im sorry if Im going on about this but I have had some further advice from the b...

Numberone1

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Can anyone help, Need Endocrinologist?

Hi, everyone. Can anyone recommend a good endo in or near West Wales? I am desperately need to see one that specialises in Hypothyroidism. Thanks all.

Hi, everyone. Can anyone recommend a good endo in or near West Wales? I am desp...

unicorn123

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Erfa Thyroid v Armour thyroid

My GP has prescribed Erfa for me instead of Armour as a trial. At the mo I'm taking 2 1/2 Armour and have worked out that 2 1/2 Erfa would give me 87mcg T4...

My GP has prescribed Erfa for me instead of Armour as a trial. At the mo I'm ta...

topaz1

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2015

Update advice needed please

this is what a good endo i had

No thyroid antibodies

Blood results

Antibody tests meanings?

Scared to take meds

Blood results, any advice?

Stupid question but still asking...!

Getting there... maybe

Help needed, I don't know what to do

Confused

Choice

Help!

Anyone have any info in relation to breast cancer and hypothyroidism?

ENDO'S IN LONDON/SURREY

Just diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and a singer too

Thyroid biopsy

Should I consider adding t3

"Why Levothyroxine Alone Might Not Be Adequate"

private endocrinologist in Lincolnshire/Yorkshire

Self medicating?

More bloods for review.

Dilema

T3

Has anyone managed to stay off thyroid meds after starting nutri adrenal extra and nutri thyroid?

Underactive thyroid

Hashimoto thyroiditis

High T3 levels

Can anyone help, Need Endocrinologist?

Erfa Thyroid v Armour thyroid

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