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Timing of blood test when on Methimazole

I realize this is a bit different but I would appreciate your opinions. My cat is hyperthyridic! I give her Methimazole (that's similar to Carbimazole) twice a...

I realize this is a bit different but I would appreciate your opinions. My cat i...

LAHs

•8 years ago

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not feeling benefit of thyroid medication yet

I am 28year old female.I am newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism (7 weeks) I have been prescribed levothyroxine, I was on 50mg-but after 5 weeks of feeling...

I am 28year old female.I am newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism (7 weeks) I have...

autoimmunekate

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Some help please

I have a goiter which fluctuates in size and gets bigger when my period is due. I have high antibodies but 'normal' TSH (still high at 3.5 but doc says it's...

I have a goiter which fluctuates in size and gets bigger when my period is due. ...

ElizabethM

•8 years ago

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adrenal fatigue questions

Earlier this year, I managed to wean off Medrol which I had been on since late 2011, after being diagnosed with adrenal fatigue in November 2011. Since then, I...

Earlier this year, I managed to wean off Medrol which I had been on since late 2...

Hidden

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Understanding blood test results

Hi all. After 15 years on levo and constantly suffering from fatigue etc I have pretty much demanded an endo referral. My GP ran some blood tests last week and...

Hi all. After 15 years on levo and constantly suffering from fatigue etc I have ...

heatherj23

•8 years ago

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Insect bite, help identifying please :)

Can I have your opinions on this bite please? I have zero confidence in the GP who sent me away with hydrocortisone as he "didn't know" what it was. It grew to...

Can I have your opinions on this bite please? I have zero confidence in the GP w...

Zubakuki

•8 years ago

25 Replies

Grateful for any advice

Hi Guys, I have Hashis. Results below show levels before Levothyroxine and 6 weeks after. Currently on 50mcg but doctor refuses to raise dose as i am very...

Hi Guys, I have Hashis. Results below show levels before Levothyroxine and 6 wee...

hw7342

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Help with blood test results please

Hi. Could someone very kindly take a look over these thyroid blood results and advise if I can make any adjustments to my meds to optimise them? I have been...

Hi. Could someone very kindly take a look over these thyroid blood results and a...

veecaa

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Weight gain with increased Levothyroxine

I had a partial thyroidectomy in 2011 - one large benign tumour, one small cancerous. Have been on levo since beginning 2013. In 2014 I lost 6 stone with...

I had a partial thyroidectomy in 2011 - one large benign tumour, one small cance...

SAGirl123

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Latest Blood test results

Afternoon all I currently take 60mg T3 a day (20mg at 8hr intervals) I have been told I do not convert T4 to T3 therefore I take Liothyroinine only. I have...

Afternoon all I currently take 60mg T3 a day (20mg at 8hr intervals) I have bee...

chorkie

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Blue Horizon results-please help me understand.

I've just had my Thyroid+11 results back. The comment says thyroid function is normal (I'm recently diagnosed hypo on 50mcg Levo daily) and there are...

I've just had my Thyroid+11 results back. The comment says thyroid function is n...

winallthethings

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Case Study Needed for TV Programme

I have been approached by a TV news programme to find a case study of either someone who doesn't do well on levothyroxine, has asked for T3 and been refused OR...

I have been approached by a TV news programme to find a case study of either som...

lynmynott

Partner•8 years ago

14 Replies

Would NDT help?

I've been on levothyroxine for underactive thyroid for 2 years, alternating days on 100mg and 75mg. At first it made a huge difference, but I'm back to having...

I've been on levothyroxine for underactive thyroid for 2 years, alternating days...

strawberryflower

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Private or NHS

I have finally been referred to an endocrinologist that I think might help me. My GP has always resisted but I think he's decided I need help; I take T3 only...

I have finally been referred to an endocrinologist that I think might help me. ...

Numberone1

•8 years ago

2 Replies

stomach issues

good morning everyone. I have a question for all of you peeps with hashi's. last night I was in agony, i thought i may need a hospital, with stomach pains!...

good morning everyone. I have a question for all of you peeps with hashi's. la...

HASHISmom34

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Latest blood results

FT4 - 13.4 (9-24) FT3 4.4 (3.5 -6.5) TSH 2.6 (0.35-5.0) Other low results were: Vitamin D 22 (75.200) Full blood count 3.3 (4-11) Neutrophils 1.4 (2.0 - 7.5)...

FT4 - 13.4 (9-24) FT3 4.4 (3.5 -6.5) TSH 2.6 (0.35-5.0) Other low results were: ...

Em_Lou

•8 years ago

9 Replies

THANK-YOU and the Power of the Pen

to all of you who have supported me on my journey. In response to a letter to my GP, which took weeks to compose and help from friends, I now have a referral...

to all of you who have supported me on my journey. In response to a letter to m...

thyr01d

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Alternative Drs

Hello, Does anyone here have experienced of being treated by either Dr Bernard Willis or Dr Sharma? Their names are on the information from thyroid UK and I'm...

Hello, Does anyone here have experienced of being treated by either Dr Bernard W...

Cas100683

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Latest Blood Results

Hello all, I was wondering if I could have your thoughts on my latest blood results. These are with me currently on 75mcg with secondary hypothyroidism. I have...

Hello all, I was wondering if I could have your thoughts on my latest blood resu...

strawberrysorbet

•8 years ago

14 Replies

TSH Level is this low and hyperthroydism

please can you tell me if my TSH level at 1.03 is okay I have a nodular in throat is this hyperthyroidism and should I be worried I have coeliac and on gluten...

please can you tell me if my TSH level at 1.03 is okay I have a nodular in thro...

Hidden

•8 years ago

2 Replies

do i need thyroid replacement.

just had full bloods done because of vommiting/reflux.. Iron panel first.. been on b12 for a fortnight and feeling a bit better but now i have all tests done...

just had full bloods done because of vommiting/reflux.. Iron panel first.. been ...

elvera111

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Under active thyroid

Hi I was diagnosed in January 2016, I was underactive but been struggling ever since! I also have hashtimotos, this is taken over my life, I have had to leave...

Hi I was diagnosed in January 2016, I was underactive but been struggling ever s...

Amymick

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Increased heart rate

I have now been on my increased dose of 75mcg of Levo for 8 weeks and have started feeling better, however I have been increasingly tired over the last few...

I have now been on my increased dose of 75mcg of Levo for 8 weeks and have start...

Jillycee

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Gluten free vitamins contains wheat starch

I've been trying to find Vitamin D3 tablets that do not contain maize/corn, gluten, wheat, soya. (tried various brands including some prescribed by Dr and none...

I've been trying to find Vitamin D3 tablets that do not contain maize/corn, glut...

Em_Lou

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Confused and fed up.

Hi Y'all I have had asthma for more years than I can count and although it's mostly under control I have had a difficult time with the side effects of some of...

Hi Y'all I have had asthma for more years than I can count and although it's mos...

Annista

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Feel worse after exercise - indication of poor conversion to t3?

Hi all! Following on from my last post about myself, I've got a doctor's appointment Monday to discuss increasing my current treatment (75mcg levo). However...

Hi all! Following on from my last post about myself, I've got a doctor's appoin...

queenmabroo

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Anxious this morning. My pride...

Anxious this morning. My pride and joy which is my hair is thinning badly behind my ears. Is this normal? For under active thyroid? Felt real low today...

Anxious this morning. My pride and joy which is my hair is thinning badly behind...

Tateanne

•8 years ago

5 Replies

21 Y/O suffering from sub clinical hypothyroidism with normal thyroid levels yet still feeling the symptoms everyday.

two months ago I was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism with tsh of 19.5, t3 and t4 are in normal range and just in 4 weeks of being on levothyroxin...

two months ago I was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism with tsh of 19.5,...

hypossee

•8 years ago

8 Replies

High T3 - very low ft3 - clearing rt3

From 13 weeks I was taking only T3 (recently I dropped my dose to 50mg) - I was clearing my RT3. All the time my HR and BP was rather low (I didn't feel...

From 13 weeks I was taking only T3 (recently I dropped my dose to 50mg) - I was ...

magdas

•8 years ago

5 Replies

NDT

Hi all, could anyone tell me where I might find natural deccicated thyroid medication? Is it prescription only? My doctor, like most, isn't very forthcoming...

Hi all, could anyone tell me where I might find natural deccicated thyroid medic...

Jacjacjac0_5

•8 years ago

31 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for June 2016

Timing of blood test when on Methimazole

not feeling benefit of thyroid medication yet

Some help please

adrenal fatigue questions

Understanding blood test results

Insect bite, help identifying please :)

Grateful for any advice

Help with blood test results please

Weight gain with increased Levothyroxine

Latest Blood test results

Blue Horizon results-please help me understand.

Case Study Needed for TV Programme

Would NDT help?

Private or NHS

stomach issues

Latest blood results

THANK-YOU and the Power of the Pen

Alternative Drs

Latest Blood Results

TSH Level is this low and hyperthroydism

do i need thyroid replacement.

Under active thyroid

Increased heart rate

Gluten free vitamins contains wheat starch

Confused and fed up.

Feel worse after exercise - indication of poor conversion to t3?

Anxious this morning. My pride...

21 Y/O suffering from sub clinical hypothyroidism with normal thyroid levels yet still feeling the symptoms everyday.

High T3 - very low ft3 - clearing rt3

NDT

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