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I'm a little lost

My last blood test where as follows: TSH less than 0.01 (0,35-3,6) T3 6.0 (2,6-5,7) B12 552 (167-695) B9 24 (6,3-35) D 130 (50-200) Ferritin 29 (15-200) Iron...

My last blood test where as follows: TSH less than 0.01 (0,35-3,6) T3 6.0 (2,6-5...

Elisabetho

•8 years ago

7 Replies

High Reverse T3 - what does it mean?

I had a blood test done about a month ago and am trying to work out what results mean. I know the high Anti-Tg abs means Hashimotos but what does the high...

I had a blood test done about a month ago and am trying to work out what results...

Raucous

•8 years ago

33 Replies

Dr Lowes crtique of the four studies saying T4 is the only effective treatment

Dr. John C. Lowe, a long-time researcher into hypothyroidism, hypometabolism, fibromyalgia, and the use of T3 drugs for thyroid and metabolic conditions, has...

Dr. John C. Lowe, a long-time researcher into hypothyroidism, hypometabolism, fi...

Hypo101

•8 years ago

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Why are the doctors prolonging my agony?

I finally went to the doctors 4 weeks ago after experiencing aches, pains and cramps all over my body for the past few months. I can only describe the pain as...

I finally went to the doctors 4 weeks ago after experiencing aches, pains and cr...

Yummy_unmummy

•8 years ago

37 Replies

Hypothyroid symptoms but apparently I'm "normal"!!!

Hi all, 29 yr old female feeling 89 yr old! Been hypothyroid for 8 years and take 125 levothyroxine presently. I seem to have gotten worse over the last year....

Hi all, 29 yr old female feeling 89 yr old! Been hypothyroid for 8 years and tak...

Tarajp123

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Does anyone take a combination of NDT and Levothyroxine.

Hi, I have been taking NDT for five months now and have had a difficult time raising my dose. I raise then feel worse so have to cut back again. I did managed...

Hi, I have been taking NDT for five months now and have had a difficult time rai...

lucylocks

•8 years ago

45 Replies

Msm

I just wondered if anyone has had any good results using MSM. I am hypothyroid and take Levothyroxine. I also have osteopenia along with feeling lethargic and...

I just wondered if anyone has had any good results using MSM. I am hypothyroid a...

Hidden

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Catching up to T3 disaster

hi everyone this is my first post and I must admit I wouldn't have thought of joining a support website had my doctor not just taken me off T3. About nine...

hi everyone this is my first post and I must admit I wouldn't have thought of jo...

Louisekate

•8 years ago

15 Replies

any recommendations for particular brand of turmeric supplements?

I'm interested in trying turmeric...

hw7342

•8 years ago

9 Replies

help with results plz

would you interpret my results as having an underactive thyroid. my first set of tests were done about 6 weeks ago ad the results are tsh level 6.92...

would you interpret my results as having an underactive thyroid. my first set of...

lizdarragh

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Looking for some info on thyroid

Jst became a member on this page and looking for some advice I had a baby six months ago 3 months postpartum I was diagnosed wif over active thyroid then...

Jst became a member on this page and looking for some advice I had a baby six m...

Lisamarie23

•8 years ago

5 Replies

T3 Only - 5 Weeks in

So 5 weeks in on T3 only and I have to say dont feel any different yet. Was on 100mcg levo and switched to NDT, worked up to 3 grains but bloods in Jan 16...

So 5 weeks in on T3 only and I have to say dont feel any different yet. Was on ...

ColinK

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Underactive thyroid, heart problems and oedema: how do they go together?

My MIL was admitted to hospital w tachycardia/afib/high blood pressure/breathlessness/fatigue last week. She has been very swollen for years (feet, legs, arms...

My MIL was admitted to hospital w tachycardia/afib/high blood pressure/breathles...

puncturedbicycle

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Thanks alot for the help everyone re test s

Hi just wanted to tell you all thay I took my test results to my GP today and I asked what to do and got seen in the same time .Explained to Dr Vincent that...

Hi just wanted to tell you all thay I took my test results to my GP today and I...

Magic777

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Results advice please.

I posted last week about going to my gp when I want for some advice and got a lecture. Well I had a phone call to say she wanted to see me. Lo and behold my...

I posted last week about going to my gp when I want for some advice and got a le...

doris59

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Is this normal? Like a Period

For several days I have had a lot of fluid...it looks quite like a period...tender bloating to abdomen and muscle spasms in low back kidney area. I have put...

For several days I have had a lot of fluid...it looks quite like a period...tend...

SusanKay

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Test Results

Hiya can anyone help me to understand my test results please :) Full blood count Haemoglobin concentration 108 g/L [115.0 - 165.0] Below low reference limit...

Hiya can anyone help me to understand my test results please :) Full blood coun...

nickyinnotts

•8 years ago

15 Replies

NdT

Can anyone please advise if they have used a product other than Armour and if it was any good? Price of Armour has gone up dramarically I am told and other...

Can anyone please advise if they have used a product other than Armour and if it...

Tiamosta

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Results advice

Just had my results back from the doctors she is happy with my results yet I'm still suffering with symptoms, cold, exhausted, palpitations, dry skin. Any...

Just had my results back from the doctors she is happy with my results yet I'm s...

jodes86baldwin

•8 years ago

22 Replies

Has anyone tried Vacuflex Reflexology?

Was wondering if any one has tried this to relieve symptoms and what they found? http://www.vacuflex.com/vacuflex-concepts-treatment/

Was wondering if any one has tried this to relieve symptoms and what they found?...

Rhsana

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Help needed with blood test results

Hi folks, looking for help with my blood test results from Medichecks I have Hashi's and I'm taking 125mcg levothyroxine every day and get B12 injections...

Hi folks, looking for help with my blood test results from Medichecks I have Ha...

lenorepoole

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Blood Results ?hypothyroid

Hi all, I'm so glad I came across this site. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 3 years ago but I manage it with diet...cutting out gluten helps immensely -...

Hi all, I'm so glad I came across this site. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 3...

Gemmygremlin

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Help with results regarding thyroid problems

Ok guys I now have my test results for you to see any advice would be most helpful Many thanks Ferritin 31 (11 - 200 ) Vit D serum 25 Something else 65.6...

Ok guys I now have my test results for you to see any advice would be most helpf...

Janey130

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Is it Safe to exercise with a high pulse rate?

Good afternoon everyone, Although I have hashimoto's I always have a high pulse rate (between 80 - 126), often with palpitations and a tight chest always much...

Good afternoon everyone, Although I have hashimoto's I always have a high pulse...

Kitten-whiskers

•8 years ago

10 Replies

New to all this

Hi all, I'm recently diagnosed hypothyroid and after starting 50mg levothyroxine last week I was beginning to feel like I had more energy. But today, man I...

Hi all, I'm recently diagnosed hypothyroid and after starting 50mg levothyroxine...

angel_annie07

•8 years ago

2 Replies

High Blood pressure is there something I'm missing

Hi for the third time since my twenties my blood pressure has become very high for no apparent reason.(227/127) even though I was on medication. I have had a...

Hi for the third time since my twenties my blood pressure has become very high f...

Kath

•8 years ago

5 Replies

I need recommendation, please for a specialist endocrinologist in London.

I have the list of private doctors& practitioners with a special interest in Thyroid problem . However I am located in London and I wonder which doctor to...

I have the list of private doctors& practitioners with a special interest in Thy...

daniela15

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Do you get arm and shoulder burning?

Can I ask if anyone relates to a specific muscle pain I get? It starts with any excersise like walking, but especially walking uphill. The back of my arms...

Can I ask if anyone relates to a specific muscle pain I get? It starts with any...

MichelleBerko

•8 years ago

2 Replies

ughhh

why do i feel so yucky, was diagnosed with Anemia and vitamin d deficiency a couple of weeks ago, i was prescribed 800ui Desunin 1 a day and Ferrous sulfate...

why do i feel so yucky, was diagnosed with Anemia and vitamin d deficiency a cou...

nickyinnotts

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Med help

Ive suffered for years with hypo. Can someone tell me if 100mcg is a high or low dose. Ive heard somewhere its reversed with thyroid meds

Ive suffered for years with hypo. Can someone tell me if 100mcg is a high or low...

Bunkie96

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2016

I'm a little lost

High Reverse T3 - what does it mean?

Dr Lowes crtique of the four studies saying T4 is the only effective treatment

Why are the doctors prolonging my agony?

Hypothyroid symptoms but apparently I'm "normal"!!!

Does anyone take a combination of NDT and Levothyroxine.

Msm

Catching up to T3 disaster

any recommendations for particular brand of turmeric supplements?

help with results plz

Looking for some info on thyroid

T3 Only - 5 Weeks in

Underactive thyroid, heart problems and oedema: how do they go together?

Thanks alot for the help everyone re test s

Results advice please.

Is this normal? Like a Period

Test Results

NdT

Results advice

Has anyone tried Vacuflex Reflexology?

Help needed with blood test results

Blood Results ?hypothyroid

Help with results regarding thyroid problems

Is it Safe to exercise with a high pulse rate?

New to all this

High Blood pressure is there something I'm missing

I need recommendation, please for a specialist endocrinologist in London.

Do you get arm and shoulder burning?

ughhh

Med help

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