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Under active thyroid

I've been diagnosed with slightly high thyroid levels witch wouldn't cause symptoms but I'm getting all the symptoms swollen neck painful with migraines...

I've been diagnosed with slightly high thyroid levels witch wouldn't cause sympt...

Tiasmummy14

•8 years ago

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when is best time to take levothyroxine?

I've read a few different things, but I'm interested in finding out if taking it on an evening or morning works best?

I've read a few different things, but I'm interested in finding out if taking it...

autoimmunekate

•8 years ago

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Blood test for hypothyroidism and weight gain.

Hi, I'm new to the site. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism around 10 years ago after the birth of my first child and have been on levothyroxine since. I...

Hi, I'm new to the site. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism around 10 years ago...

zebra78

•8 years ago

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Menopause Symptoms are terrible

Hi everyone, I am 56 yrs old and this is my 8th year of the menopause. I still get monthly (although very , very limited) bleeds. But the main problem is the...

Hi everyone, I am 56 yrs old and this is my 8th year of the menopause. I still g...

Booblet

•8 years ago

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Any help would be appreciated.

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

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Blood test Results

Got blood test results back today from the GP, disappointed due to the fact there were only two tests done but perhaps hopeful as GP advises that the Endo....

Got blood test results back today from the GP, disappointed due to the fact ther...

Maud04

•8 years ago

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how is Armour Thyroid working these days...?

I have a question to those of you on Armour Thyroid: does it seem to be working better now, or more or less the same...? There have been so many conflicting...

I have a question to those of you on Armour Thyroid: does it seem to be working ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Do I Have Hashis? Blood tests borderline - Doc Says No!

Hi Everyone, So I am super confused. I though I was given the all clear for Hashimotos but I just spoke to the lab that did my blood tests and they said "there...

Hi Everyone, So I am super confused. I though I was given the all clear for Hash...

Rhsana

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Blood results!

Just got my blood results in from the doctor. TSH level is 18 and Free T4 is 13. My Levothyroxin has been raised from 50mg to 100mg. Anyone else get their...

Just got my blood results in from the doctor. TSH level is 18 and Free T4 is 13....

shamicuk

•8 years ago

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Blood test for Antibodies

20th June 2016 Se thyroid peroxidase Ab conc 13.7 IU/ml (0.00 – 60) Serum vitamin B12 728 ng/l (180 – 650) Serum folate 7.9 ug/l (2.80...

20th June 2016 Se thyroid peroxidase Ab conc 13.7 IU/ml (0.00 – 60) Serum ...

marigold22

•8 years ago

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Well I did it!!!!! - T3/Hashi's/Adrenals

Finally took my first dose of t3 last night!!! For the last 3 weeks I had been alternating 100/125 Levo due to slightly low T4 and high TSH. The following...

Finally took my first dose of t3 last night!!! For the last 3 weeks I had been...

Jefner

•8 years ago

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Upping my meds in big jumps

Can anyone give me their views please? I've been on various levels of T4 and fought long and hard to try T3 which I succeeded at, however I didn't feel any...

Can anyone give me their views please? I've been on various levels of T4 and fou...

Revsie

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Blue Horizon Testing Reverse T3

Hi People Looking for your advice here please. Im going to get some blood tests done. Firstly, I wanted to ask if I go for the home testing kit how many drops...

Hi People Looking for your advice here please. Im going to get some blood tests ...

Babaji1971

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Understanding blood test results

Hi Edit: 8th July - blood test results TSH 6.1 (0.2-4.2) FT4 16.8 (12-22) TT4 100.9 (59-154) FT3 5.2 (3.1-6.8) TgAb 12.5 (0-115) TPO 6.2 (0-34) B12 288.1...

Hi Edit: 8th July - blood test results TSH 6.1 (0.2-4.2) FT4 16.8 (12-22) TT4 1...

kp278

•8 years ago

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Vitamins / Minerals

I had a blood test a while ago to check some of my vitamin levels. I was deficient in D3 and was given an 8 week booster course and now on a maintenance dose....

I had a blood test a while ago to check some of my vitamin levels. I was defici...

cc251254

•8 years ago

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FT3 Testing

At an appointment with my Endo on Wednesday of this week I asked why there was no FT3 result on my blood test although it had been requested along with FT4 and...

At an appointment with my Endo on Wednesday of this week I asked why there was n...

cc251254

•8 years ago

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Am I missing something!!

Hi everyone Would love your thoughts on my latest blood results. At present I'm taking 4 grains of ndt which I buy myself but I still don't feel good, I have...

Hi everyone Would love your thoughts on my latest blood results. At present I'm ...

maro

•8 years ago

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Will they give me an iron infusion?

Will I be offered an iron infusion? my ferritin is 16 just in range....GP told me I'm normal but has referred me to a haematologist I'm seeing them in a weeks...

Will I be offered an iron infusion? my ferritin is 16 just in range....GP told ...

Bioluminence

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Optimizing B12, ferritin, folate ,D3 etc

Dear All, I posted recently about flu and changes in my thyroid medication - currently on 100mg Levo and waiting to test in early August. I forgot to mention...

Dear All, I posted recently about flu and changes in my thyroid medication - cur...

jwestaway

•8 years ago

7 Replies

My Son's bloods re-tested. Results in. Any advice?

Following on from my previous post regarding my son and have retested and the results are a follows:- TSH- 1.12 (0.270-4.200) T4 - 12.31 (12.000-22.000) T3 -...

Following on from my previous post regarding my son and have retested and the re...

SophiaR

•8 years ago

2 Replies

T3 dosage

Hello I am currently taking 150mg levo and 12.5mcg liothyronine daily in the morning - normal dose is 200mcg of levo daily? Does this sound right? Only...

Hello I am currently taking 150mg levo and 12.5mcg liothyronine daily in the mo...

juliarees82

•8 years ago

5 Replies

NDT

I ve been on NDT for over 3 months after being on levo for around 10 years. I was on 150mg. My lack of energy meant I was unable to work full time, and took...

I ve been on NDT for over 3 months after being on levo for around 10 years. I wa...

Jackie101

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Brands of levothyroxine

I've been give thyroxine in a bottle theirs a number on the tablet fw 41 is their anyway of telling what that brand is thanks in advance

I've been give thyroxine in a bottle theirs a number on the tablet fw 41 is thei...

shaybenholly

•8 years ago

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Bloods - need advice

I had a thyroidectomy Oct 2014 - I am on Levothyroxine which was constantly being adjusted due to levels, I am now on 125mcg per day ( for last 8 months) and...

I had a thyroidectomy Oct 2014 - I am on Levothyroxine which was constantly bein...

jobey30

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Fight against Autoimmune disease

Thought you might be interested it this 'Civil war' in immune system can fight disease By James Gallagher Health editor, BBC News website 9 hours ago...

Thought you might be interested it this 'Civil war' in immune system can fight ...

health2015

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Sluggish and fed up!

I've just been diagnosed with underactive thyroid and don't know, as yet, what doc has prescribed - only hope whatever it is, it will give me back some energy...

I've just been diagnosed with underactive thyroid and don't know, as yet, what d...

Annieflo

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Use by date on Liothyronine

Is liothyronine still effective after its use by date? How quickly would it lose its effectiveness, if at all? Thank you.

Is liothyronine still effective after its use by date? How quickly would it los...

Harebell

•8 years ago

25 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for July 2016

Under active thyroid

when is best time to take levothyroxine?

Blood test for hypothyroidism and weight gain.

Menopause Symptoms are terrible

Any help would be appreciated.

Blood test Results

how is Armour Thyroid working these days...?

Do I Have Hashis? Blood tests borderline - Doc Says No!

Blood results!

Blood test for Antibodies

Well I did it!!!!! - T3/Hashi's/Adrenals

Upping my meds in big jumps

Blue Horizon Testing Reverse T3

Understanding blood test results

Vitamins / Minerals

FT3 Testing

Am I missing something!!

Will they give me an iron infusion?

Optimizing B12, ferritin, folate ,D3 etc

My Son's bloods re-tested. Results in. Any advice?

T3 dosage

NDT

Brands of levothyroxine

Bloods - need advice

Fight against Autoimmune disease

Sluggish and fed up!

Use by date on Liothyronine

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