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Blood Test Results - help required!

Hi, My daughter has had underactive thyroid for over 13 years - she is now 23. She also has Pernicious Anaemia. She has never been well and has struggled with...

Hi, My daughter has had underactive thyroid for over 13 years - she is now 23. S...

Deb59

•9 years ago

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Ever heard of this, "The rubber dodo award"

Another interesting article by Dr. Mercola......well well well Monsanto, what a surprise....NOT!!!!...

Another interesting article by Dr. Mercola......well well well Monsanto, what a ...

langdocienne

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Help! I currently take Carbimazole/Propranolol and I don't know when to take my Levothyroxine medication during the day?

Hello, I am a Graves' Disease sufferer seeking a bit of advice because I am a bit unsure as to when to start taking my Levothyroxine dosage each day. After a...

Hello, I am a Graves' Disease sufferer seeking a bit of advice because I am a b...

RhubarbAndCustard

•9 years ago

8 Replies

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Anyone been to Ulster independant clinic endo for hypo/possible hashi?

I was diagnosed with subclinical hypo years ago and thrown some thyroxine by my gp, I am feeling more and more fatigued this past good few years, now symptoms...

I was diagnosed with subclinical hypo years ago and thrown some thyroxine by my ...

Up-and-at-it

•9 years ago

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Symptoms on 2 grains of NDT - to increase or decrease !! 😳🤔

Hi - I have felt really well for 8 months on armour, after years of Levo. I am now having symptoms and very unsure about my next step. I have been on 2 grains...

Hi - I have felt really well for 8 months on armour, after years of Levo. I am n...

LittleTom

•9 years ago

6 Replies

T3

I so want to continue to see if this it the magic pill as I don't convert t4 very well, until t3 only I tried everything including armourt3 combo e.g I was...

I so want to continue to see if this it the magic pill as I don't convert t4 ver...

bossbird

•9 years ago

3 Replies

High Cortisol Levels

Hi all, I'm hoping for some help. Brief background - Hyper with Graves diagnosed Feb 2012. Aug 2013 I had Total Thyroidectomy. Ever since op TSH has been...

Hi all, I'm hoping for some help. Brief background - Hyper with Graves diagno...

ChelleBelleX

•9 years ago

9 Replies

On T3 and T4 has dropped and TSH rose?

I'm a euthyroid Hashi's person. I was trailed on 25mcg of thyroxine that saw no real change in my results - tsh was 1.79 and then 2.11 and FT4 was 9.6 and then...

I'm a euthyroid Hashi's person. I was trailed on 25mcg of thyroxine that saw no ...

Halinka

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Early days on T3

Good morning. I was on 300 mcg of levothyroxine but it did not work. I am trying T3, adding it to a reduced dose of T4. I began on 250 mcg of T4, with 10 mcg...

Good morning. I was on 300 mcg of levothyroxine but it did not work. I am trying...

Joeyis7

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Urine test v blood test

Hello I noticed in the private doctors list that some use urine testing rather than blood tests. Please could someone explain why? Many thanks in advance.

Hello I noticed in the private doctors list that some use urine testing rather t...

Josiesmum

•9 years ago

1 Reply

You guys were right!

Thanks guys for your help and advice. You were right - 3 grains daily at the moment is too much for me. I was increasing too quickly. So now I don't feel well...

Thanks guys for your help and advice. You were right - 3 grains daily at the mom...

michellebelfast

•9 years ago

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Feeling worse

Been 5 weeks on Levo 25mcg for Hashi and am genuinely feeling even more tired that I was before! my extremities are less swollen but my facial edema is worse....

Been 5 weeks on Levo 25mcg for Hashi and am genuinely feeling even more tired th...

Joburton

•9 years ago

11 Replies

My Hashi story (sorry it is a bit long)

Hi people. I hope you will be able to help me with my blood results as I won't see my endocrinologist for another 4 weeks. I am a 35 year old female....

Hi people. I hope you will be able to help me with my blood results as I won't s...

BECHA

•9 years ago

32 Replies

New diagnosis

Hi. I have been diagnosed with having an over active thyriod for a few months. I had bloods ran over having several lots of food poisoning. They picked up on...

Hi. I have been diagnosed with having an over active thyriod for a few months. ...

Ljb5

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Need to get proper full testing done but cannot afford the expensive private sector and have Gp fed up with me

Hi Newbie here - after nearly 10 years of being pushed from pillar to post with Gps and given diagnoses of CFS/Fibromyaglia/Depression etc etc finally nagged...

Hi Newbie here - after nearly 10 years of being pushed from pillar to post with ...

Pchi

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Moderate cognitive impairment, weight gain, suicidal - at my wits' end with severe adrenal fatigue

I am literally at rock bottom with my adrenal fatigue. I have no social or dating life, I am rapidly gaining weight, my memory is getting worse, I'm starting...

I am literally at rock bottom with my adrenal fatigue. I have no social or datin...

mikee5

•9 years ago

18 Replies

Overactive thyroid

Hello, I have been told that I hav an overactive thyroid. Did anyone have a feeling they are detached from reality or going mad?? Also have a almost contance...

Hello, I have been told that I hav an overactive thyroid. Did anyone have a feel...

barneymc11

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Would insomnia/anxiety happen straight away if T3 dose too high? I'm nearly five weeks in...

Firstly, I'm aware I'm asking a lot of questions at the moment - my apologies for being so needy but I'm struggling with things a bit. I switched from 75mcg...

Firstly, I'm aware I'm asking a lot of questions at the moment - my apologies fo...

mountaingoat83

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Underactive hyroid

I suffer with very high sporadic blood pressure I am on 50mg levothyroxine I also get irregular heart beat and palpitations , I have only been like this since...

I suffer with very high sporadic blood pressure I am on 50mg levothyroxine I als...

Patharris

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Thyroid tests too expensive?!?!?!

I had a phone consultation with Dr about the 6mth blood tests I was due. She agreed to do most I asked for apart from Vit D because that was ok at last test....

I had a phone consultation with Dr about the 6mth blood tests I was due. She ag...

Breezydawn

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Viruses and Infections area possibly the underlying reason for many thyroid disorders. (According to science)

I read an interesting article today, that points to 3 very common viruses/infections, that could possibly be the underlying cause for many peoples thyroid...

I read an interesting article today, that points to 3 very common viruses/infect...

DanteNXS

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Recurrent mouth ulcers

Hi apologies if youve seen my post on the pa side of website but id thought id ask here too. Ive been supplementing with jarrows b12 5000mcg and spatone iron...

Hi apologies if youve seen my post on the pa side of website but id thought id a...

nettiboo1982

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Renal profile help

Hi, just had an NHS medical and need help reading results please. Not thyroid tests just general health though I told the nurse I was starting self medication...

Hi, just had an NHS medical and need help reading results please. Not thyroid t...

stig5882

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Help with blood results

Hi all, this is my 1st post on this site but have been reading and trying to learn of all the posts on this great site for about 2yrs.. I am hypothyroid and...

Hi all, this is my 1st post on this site but have been reading and trying to le...

paul7807

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Why do I feel hypo on NDT when dose is higher

I have been on 50mcg levothyroxine for two years. A month ago I changed onto Thiroyd NDT from Thailand and take .5 grain first thing in morning, then another...

I have been on 50mcg levothyroxine for two years. A month ago I changed onto Th...

Dramlouie

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Starting levothyroxine today

Hi, I've picked up my first prescription for levothyroxine today, and am hopeful that after previous premature births and recurrent miscarriages that we are...

Hi, I've picked up my first prescription for levothyroxine today, and am hopefu...

Chasing-rainbows

•9 years ago

6 Replies

How is the starting dose of Levo determined?

Hi, I was just recently prescribed Levothyroxine at 100 mcg a day. My last TSH was 5.96. The first Endo that I saw almost started me on a 25 dose when TSH was...

Hi, I was just recently prescribed Levothyroxine at 100 mcg a day. My last TSH w...

Zelda5

•9 years ago

6 Replies

NHS endo Warwickshire/ West Midlands

Hi. Please can anyone recommend a decent NHS endo in the Warwickshire or West Midlands area.? My G.P is willing to refer me as I have half a thyroid but just...

Hi. Please can anyone recommend a decent NHS endo in the Warwickshire or West ...

Salsa2014

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Grinding teeth

Grinding teeth is caused by stress and you have had enough of that. Go to a sports shop and put in a mouth gaurd at night or see a dentist about them making...

Grinding teeth is caused by stress and you have had enough of that. Go to a spo...

Terryldactyl

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Hypothyroidism

Hi, I have been on 125mg of thyroxine for about 8 years or more now. I take a good multivitimin and mineral tablet from Holland and Barratts. I am pleased...

Hi, I have been on 125mg of thyroxine for about 8 years or more now. I take a ...

Terryldactyl

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for November 2015

Blood Test Results - help required!

Ever heard of this, "The rubber dodo award"

Help! I currently take Carbimazole/Propranolol and I don't know when to take my Levothyroxine medication during the day?

Anyone been to Ulster independant clinic endo for hypo/possible hashi?

Symptoms on 2 grains of NDT - to increase or decrease !! 😳🤔

T3

High Cortisol Levels

On T3 and T4 has dropped and TSH rose?

Early days on T3

Urine test v blood test

You guys were right!

Feeling worse

My Hashi story (sorry it is a bit long)

New diagnosis

Need to get proper full testing done but cannot afford the expensive private sector and have Gp fed up with me

Moderate cognitive impairment, weight gain, suicidal - at my wits' end with severe adrenal fatigue

Overactive thyroid

Would insomnia/anxiety happen straight away if T3 dose too high? I'm nearly five weeks in...

Underactive hyroid

Thyroid tests too expensive?!?!?!

Viruses and Infections area possibly the underlying reason for many thyroid disorders. (According to science)

Recurrent mouth ulcers

Renal profile help

Help with blood results

Why do I feel hypo on NDT when dose is higher

Starting levothyroxine today

How is the starting dose of Levo determined?

NHS endo Warwickshire/ West Midlands

Grinding teeth

Hypothyroidism

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