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where to get saliva test

can some one please link me i have the test here but the paper work is all missing so need to order a new one thankyou

can some one please link me i have the test here but the paper work is all missi...

mandy72

•8 years ago

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NHS thyroid Dr or private

Hello, I'd be grateful if anyone can privately message me about NHS Dr's V Bangar, at Calderdale and Dr P Hammond at Harrogate. Or any positive experiences...

Hello, I'd be grateful if anyone can privately message me about NHS Dr's V Bang...

Juliejules

•8 years ago

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NT Thyroid vs Armour

i was taking 90 mg of NT Thyroid and my t4 came back low so the Dr. raised my dosage to 120. Since NT Thyroid doesn't come in 120mg I was given Armour. I have...

i was taking 90 mg of NT Thyroid and my t4 came back low so the Dr. raised my do...

Suzyjul

•8 years ago

22 Replies

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Hypo & HRT?

This may sound initially a bit off topic, but its relevant to my current situation. Just wondered if anyone here (particularly age 55+) uses HRT in any form as...

This may sound initially a bit off topic, but its relevant to my current situati...

Hidden

•8 years ago

33 Replies

Sick of this miserable existence

I'm sorry to be so gloomy but need to vent my thoughts as I just can't stop crying. It has been suggested that the natural progesterone cream has really upset...

I'm sorry to be so gloomy but need to vent my thoughts as I just can't stop cryi...

Kitten-whiskers

•8 years ago

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Normal TSH levels but have 5 nodules terrified

Was diagnosed with rectal cancer March 03/2016 had surgery April 22nd 2016 the doctor was fabulous he took 26 nodes and all came back negative I've had a CT...

Was diagnosed with rectal cancer March 03/2016 had surgery April 22nd 2016 the d...

Scared45

•8 years ago

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So tired of the battle with useless doctors.

Nowt new here I know but thank God for this place, if it wasn't for you guys I would feel like I'm fighting a losing battle all on my ownsome. Just had an...

Nowt new here I know but thank God for this place, if it wasn't for you guys I w...

Limbolass

•8 years ago

41 Replies

What to take when...

Has anyone written a list / spreadsheet of what vitamins and minerals can be taken when and which need to avoid being taken with which etc?

Has anyone written a list / spreadsheet of what vitamins and minerals can be tak...

Diyena

•8 years ago

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Lydia Haynes: Opera Singer

Often we see posts bemoaning the lack of positive, uplifting stories. Here's one that might help... 'There was a chance I would never speak again, never...

Often we see posts bemoaning the lack of positive, uplifting stories. Here's one...

helvella

Administrator•8 years ago

1 Reply

Driving whilst hypo

Hi everyone. I start driving lessons tomorrow and I am pretty nervous. I had them about 6 years ago and at the time was quite poorly but was being being told...

Hi everyone. I start driving lessons tomorrow and I am pretty nervous. I had the...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Help with my Test Results

My Tests results finally came back today and the results are: TSH: 1.48 T4: 13.7 Antibodies: Negative My tests took over 2 weeks before I got them and...

My Tests results finally came back today and the results are: TSH: 1.48 T4: ...

planetf1

•8 years ago

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Interesting article on hashimoto

I am not much of an expert and maybe for most of you, it is old news, but in case it is not, here is an article from the American thyroid association :...

I am not much of an expert and maybe for most of you, it is old news, but in cas...

Hidden

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Private Doctors

I am new on here and would be grateful from any help and advice. I have just received the Doctors list from Thyroid UK. How can I decide? I have made one...

I am new on here and would be grateful from any help and advice. I have just rec...

Sueliss

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Help with results:

After feeling unwell for a few weeks my Dr. ran a number of tests, two of which was are Serum free T4 level and Serum free TSH level. The results have...

After feeling unwell for a few weeks my Dr. ran a number of tests, two of which ...

pw1402

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Help required please

I just got some results back and to be honest I am not understanding If anyone an explain I am very grateful. Ferritin 64.68 ( 13000-150000 ) Thyroid...

I just got some results back and to be honest I am not understanding If anyone ...

ellj

•8 years ago

4 Replies

RT3 help

Whilst I'm sitting around Inam trying to educate myself about RT3 this was on the 7th July this year. Blue H blood test before I started taking T3 is RT3...

Whilst I'm sitting around Inam trying to educate myself about RT3 this was on t...

Gcart

•8 years ago

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I'm going in the direction of wanting to take NDT.

Any opinions? One better than the other? Is weight a factor in prescribing dosages as I am a thin person and pretty sure that I am in a minority in the world...

Any opinions? One better than the other? Is weight a factor in prescribing dosag...

Hidden

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Blood Test Results from Endo Appointment - Comments and or advice please!

I have had the results from the blood draw taken at my recent Endo appointment, the letter says they want me back in clinic to discuss taking some HRT and are...

I have had the results from the blood draw taken at my recent Endo appointment, ...

Baggiebod

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Hypothyroidism and feeling crazy

I have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism , however my results have come back normal , my TSH levels have risen since last test , please help , I'm tired of...

I have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism , however my results have come back no...

Bridie-1

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Carnitine

Has any body had a blood test for carnitine? WHER? How?

scruffycat

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Looks like everything is now 'normal'?

Following the advice on this forum (thanks!) to check my B12 levels, I took the plunge and ordered a test from BH. Results back today.....it looks like I am...

Following the advice on this forum (thanks!) to check my B12 levels, I took the ...

mostlyhappy

•8 years ago

22 Replies

Hyper & thirst

I seem to be getting thirstier by the day...And passing lots of urine... I don't drink caffeine, just water or fruit tea... Is this common with HYPER?...

I seem to be getting thirstier by the day...And passing lots of urine... I don'...

wildpoppy

•8 years ago

15 Replies

In need of help

In need of help, I was on 75mg of leverthyroxine aday. I went to see my endo, who then put me on T3 5mg twice a day and reduced my leverthyroxine to 25 mg...

In need of help, I was on 75mg of leverthyroxine aday. I went to see my endo, wh...

lindawales

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Sons TSH is high...

Hi Everyone, My son is nearly two - he has congenital hypothyroidism and was born with no thyroid at all. He has been fine with levothyroxine up until about 6...

Hi Everyone, My son is nearly two - he has congenital hypothyroidism and was bor...

raerobertz

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Please help me to understand these thyroid test results?

I am seeking help and advice for my daughter who is 19 years old and has started to suffer health problems which do not seem to concern medical professionals....

I am seeking help and advice for my daughter who is 19 years old and has started...

lbbramski

•8 years ago

6 Replies

No answers!

I was diagnosed with under active thyroid almost 5 years ago, starting off being boarder line for a long time until eventually receiving treatment. My dosage...

I was diagnosed with under active thyroid almost 5 years ago, starting off being...

gray82

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Summer hell

Hi, I'm new here. Have been taking Levothyroxine (75m) for about 8 years. My problem is not just feeling intensely cold in cold months but being unbearably hot...

Hi, I'm new here. Have been taking Levothyroxine (75m) for about 8 years. My pro...

h1atus

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Anyone know about University Hospital Lewisham?

Hi, I live in LB Lewisham and received a letter of confirmation of appointment at University Lewisham Hospital, and endocrinologist Dr Miell, in December, for...

Hi, I live in LB Lewisham and received a letter of confirmation of appointment a...

CosmosCat

•8 years ago

1 Reply

New BH tft results

Biochemistry CRP 1.60 <5.0 mg/L Ferritin 50.7 20 - 150 ug/L Thyroid Function TSH 0.32 0.27 - 4.20 IU/L T4 Total 118.2 64.5 - 142.0 nmol/L Free T4...

Biochemistry CRP 1.60 <5.0 mg/L Ferritin 50.7 20 - 150 ug/L Thyroid Functi...

puncturedbicycle

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Subclinical Hypo - Should I test privately?

Hello, Have hypothyroidism in the family (gran, Aunt etc). Got tested a few weeks ago, had Dr's appointment this morning and she went through the results: TSH...

Hello, Have hypothyroidism in the family (gran, Aunt etc). Got tested a few wee...

AshleyR

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for September 2016

where to get saliva test

NHS thyroid Dr or private

NT Thyroid vs Armour

Hypo & HRT?

Sick of this miserable existence

Normal TSH levels but have 5 nodules terrified

So tired of the battle with useless doctors.

What to take when...

Lydia Haynes: Opera Singer

Driving whilst hypo

Help with my Test Results

Interesting article on hashimoto

Private Doctors

Help with results:

Help required please

RT3 help

I'm going in the direction of wanting to take NDT.

Blood Test Results from Endo Appointment - Comments and or advice please!

Hypothyroidism and feeling crazy

Carnitine

Looks like everything is now 'normal'?

Hyper & thirst

In need of help

Sons TSH is high...

Please help me to understand these thyroid test results?

No answers!

Summer hell

Anyone know about University Hospital Lewisham?

New BH tft results

Subclinical Hypo - Should I test privately?

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