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Exhausted

Im diagnosed as SAI. Also hyperparathyroid due to low vit d. That is said to be ok at moment. I have had recent bloods and not back yet but the ones prior... i...

Im diagnosed as SAI. Also hyperparathyroid due to low vit d. That is said to be ...

deanne2382

•8 years ago

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NDT + levo

I'm currently taking thyroid S NDT, which I started on the 9th March. I've been increasing dose weekly by half a grain and now on 2 grains a day. However my...

I'm currently taking thyroid S NDT, which I started on the 9th March. I've been ...

Jackie101

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Newbie

Hi, my name is Janice and I have recently been diagnosed with underactive thyroid problems and have been put on tablets for it, so I am so glad to have found...

Hi, my name is Janice and I have recently been diagnosed with underactive thyroi...

Janolly

•8 years ago

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New blood results

Just picked up my blood results here they are serum TSH 0.12 range 0.35-5.00 mu/L serum free T4 11.4 range 7.00-20.00pmol/L serum T3 4.7 range 3.30-5.30...

Just picked up my blood results here they are serum TSH 0.12 range 0.35-5.00 mu...

witchesmole

•8 years ago

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Symptoms of being overmedicated?

I'm back on 100 and 125 levothyroxine on alternate days after an unsuccessful trial with T3, but since being back on this dose, I feel more overactive. I've...

I'm back on 100 and 125 levothyroxine on alternate days after an unsuccessful tr...

Tiredchick

•8 years ago

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Normal

Well never thought I would want to be told " you are not normal ". Instead dr rang to say your tsh is 2.9 so you are "normal" I was so surprised I just said...

Well never thought I would want to be told " you are not normal ". Instead dr ra...

Jadedflower1944

•8 years ago

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Lupus - interested in other's experiences.

I have been recently diagnosed with Lupus and have been put on 400mg Hydroxychloroquine by my rhumologist. The symptoms that got me to the point of diagnosis...

I have been recently diagnosed with Lupus and have been put on 400mg Hydroxychlo...

JanW

•8 years ago

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should t3 be added

I had been on 50mcg levo and then asked for a blood test - readings as follows tsh was 3.7 (range 0.2 - 4.5) t3 was 1.2 (range 0.2 - 4.5) last t4 was...

I had been on 50mcg levo and then asked for a blood test - readings as follows t...

thyroidnodules

•8 years ago

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Milk thistle

Has anyone used milk thistle. I have found that it seems to speed up my heart rate. Has anyone else experienced this Thanks Johan

Has anyone used milk thistle. I have found that it seems to speed up my heart r...

jojomac23

•8 years ago

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Would you stay predisposed to certain results?

Just out of interest say your rt3 was the wrong end of the range can you correct it? Is it a lifestyle thing you have to keep monitoring or is it altered by...

Just out of interest say your rt3 was the wrong end of the range can you correct...

misslissa

•8 years ago

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Body not absorbing medication

Has anyone else been told by there doctor that there body may not be absorbing medication properly? My condition just seems to get worse since having my...

Has anyone else been told by there doctor that there body may not be absorbing m...

chloe1994

•8 years ago

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Why isn't my T4 increasing?

Last October I went to see GP as memory was really bad & i felt tired etc. I was taking 150mcg of thyroxine. My blood test showed a suppressed TSH but T4 was...

Last October I went to see GP as memory was really bad & i felt tired etc. I was...

Dawnjennifer

•8 years ago

3 Replies

WP thyroid switch. Advice greatly appreciated

Current labs while on t3t4 compound: Ft3: 3.6(2.3-4.2) Ft4: 1.8(1.4-3.8) Rt3:11(8-25) Tsh: 0.63. These were best they have been in 6 yrs. Just switched to WP...

Current labs while on t3t4 compound: Ft3: 3.6(2.3-4.2) Ft4: 1.8(1.4-3.8) Rt3:11(...

Hhill695

•8 years ago

1 Reply

We really do need Sunshine

The 2014 Swedish study is still bantered about on Social media & Science now, Science Academy etc. old news, " Avoiding the sun worse than smoking" I shall...

The 2014 Swedish study is still bantered about on Social media & Science now, Sc...

Spareribs

•8 years ago

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Swelling/odema/lipodema

My story so far.. Always been a slim size 8/10 turned 30 thought biological clock ticking away, got pregnant, went back to work 5 months later, lost baby...

My story so far.. Always been a slim size 8/10 turned 30 thought biological cloc...

mandys

•8 years ago

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how to shift myxedema

since myxedema is not fat, losing weight won't remove/shift it. A post from 2 years ago and some other obscure links led me to the supplement NAC, N-Acetyl...

since myxedema is not fat, losing weight won't remove/shift it. A post from 2 ye...

flubbery

•8 years ago

44 Replies

can you help with these test results please?

Pathology Investigations Thyroid peroxidase antibody level 11 IU/mL [0.0 - 8.0] Above high reference limit Serum free triiodothyronine level 9.3 pmol/L [3.5...

Pathology Investigations Thyroid peroxidase antibody level 11 IU/mL [0.0 - 8.0]...

Bioluminence

•8 years ago

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Is this a silly question about taking Levo ??

Hi not sure if this is a silly question I'm taking 100mcg Levo on one day and 75mcg on another and had my bloods back T4 21.4 (12.0-22.0) TSH 0.16 ( 0.27-4.2)...

Hi not sure if this is a silly question I'm taking 100mcg Levo on one day and 75...

lynnwin

•8 years ago

16 Replies

now - T3 or NDT?

I have tried really hard to work WITH my gp, trying things he has suggested. My T3 has always been about 3.5 (3-6) and that only gets tested because my TSH is...

I have tried really hard to work WITH my gp, trying things he has suggested. My ...

matty220

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Hashimotos

Hi all. I went for a follow up ultrasound today. The radiologist told me that a couple of new micro nodules have appeared compared to 6 months ago. He said...

Hi all. I went for a follow up ultrasound today. The radiologist told me that a ...

ElizabethM

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Levothyroxine brands

How many different brands is there off levo , I take the Almus one and I find I am having problems with it ,like sinus and headache now I have up my medicine...

How many different brands is there off levo , I take the Almus one and I find I...

Maggiemay12

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Hashis Flare after ecfects

I have noticed that after I have a flare up - I have a couple of days of feeling really well, happy and energetic. in fact like I used to be pre thyroid. ...

I have noticed that after I have a flare up - I have a couple of days of feeling...

Daffers123

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Blood test results for B12, ferritin and prolactin

Hi, I have finally managed to get my hands on my results for the above. Would welcome any comments. prolactin 330 (102-496) B12 464 (180-700) Ferritin 85...

Hi, I have finally managed to get my hands on my results for the above. Would we...

CBann

•8 years ago

1 Reply

What to ask the Endocronologist??

Hi all So I have my appointment tomorrow and I'm trying to get ready. I have copies of my last two blood tests to give him & a list of symptoms with some...

Hi all So I have my appointment tomorrow and I'm trying to get ready. I have cop...

Rennixon

•8 years ago

4 Replies

T3 levels

Hello, I would just like to ask if anyone knows if it would still be beneficial to take T3 even if my level is in the normal range? I still feel extremely...

Hello, I would just like to ask if anyone knows if it would still be beneficial ...

Bellerin

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Mums thyroid results - comments please

Hi all, Posting my mums thyroid results to get your thoughts. They could well be normal. The common symptoms we've notice are depression, fuzzy head, dry...

Hi all, Posting my mums thyroid results to get your thoughts. They could well be...

CBann

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Estrogen and t3 only

Does anyone know if cytomel can increase estrogen? I keep seeing estrgen dominance automatic since I started the cytomel 13 days ago. Migraines puffy face and...

Does anyone know if cytomel can increase estrogen? I keep seeing estrgen dominan...

Darlene1

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Cold limbs.

Hi i have always suffered from both feet being cold and one hand,never been a problem as it was bearable,however i am finding i am so so very cold with these...

Hi i have always suffered from both feet being cold and one hand,never been a pr...

fairyeyes

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Not Looking Good- Miscarraige

Hi, Bleeding at 7 weeks pregnant. I was worried that dose of 25mcg was not high enough to and my worries are coming true. I had my cry and feel bit better now....

Hi, Bleeding at 7 weeks pregnant. I was worried that dose of 25mcg was not high ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Feeling human

On levo then & now On thyroid s, gone gluten free 5 months ago., what a difference, don't even recognise myself! 😊

On levo then & now On thyroid s, gone gluten free 5 months ago., what a differen...

Rudegirl

•8 years ago

14 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2016

Exhausted

NDT + levo

Newbie

New blood results

Symptoms of being overmedicated?

Normal

Lupus - interested in other's experiences.

should t3 be added

Milk thistle

Would you stay predisposed to certain results?

Body not absorbing medication

Why isn't my T4 increasing?

WP thyroid switch. Advice greatly appreciated

We really do need Sunshine

Swelling/odema/lipodema

how to shift myxedema

can you help with these test results please?

Is this a silly question about taking Levo ??

now - T3 or NDT?

Hashimotos

Levothyroxine brands

Hashis Flare after ecfects

Blood test results for B12, ferritin and prolactin

What to ask the Endocronologist??

T3 levels

Mums thyroid results - comments please

Estrogen and t3 only

Cold limbs.

Not Looking Good- Miscarraige

Feeling human

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