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Old bloods

Just been to ask my Gp for a print off of blood tests. As I am so tired I went a few month ago and they did a full blood count. That came back all with in the...

Just been to ask my Gp for a print off of blood tests. As I am so tired I went a...

Pixelpup

•7 years ago

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Hashimoto and Vit D and Iron

so I just called my doctors receptionist and asked for some test results done in August she said my Vit D was 84 and iron was 25 she said there are no ranges...

so I just called my doctors receptionist and asked for some test results done in...

ChrissyS1

•7 years ago

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T3 important actions to take

I have just contacted the ccg about withdrawal of T3 prescription. They were very helpful but suggested the number of complaints were low, regarding t3...

I have just contacted the ccg about withdrawal of T3 prescription. They were ver...

Gpibba

•7 years ago

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Do I have Hashimoto's?

Hi, My recent blood test results for thyroid are as follows: TSH - 6.25 FT4 - 12.4 FT3 - 3.8 TPO Ab - 649.4 I had been treated with Levothyroxine previously...

Hi, My recent blood test results for thyroid are as follows: TSH - 6.25 FT4 - 12...

patrabu25

•7 years ago

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Advice on coming off block and replace

Hi this is my first post - I've had a look through what people have been experiencing - my sympathies to everyone having a rough time! I was wondering if...

Hi this is my first post - I've had a look through what people have been experie...

silversprite

•7 years ago

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Thyroid results just diagnosed hypo. Please help with blood results.

started on 25 levo rising to 50 after 2 weeks. TSH 14.2 (0.4-4.5), FT3 5.0 (2.5-6.5), FT4 (8-21).

started on 25 levo rising to 50 after 2 weeks. TSH 14.2 (0.4-4.5), FT3 5.0 (2.5...

speckles70

•7 years ago

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Taking Levo and increased peripheral neuropathy?

Not sure if I'm worrying over nothing but I'm going to ask anyway as this is bothering me. Have now been on 25 mcg Levo for 6 weeks, feel much better in terms...

Not sure if I'm worrying over nothing but I'm going to ask anyway as this is bot...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Thiroyd - Great Pharma

Hello would anyone self medicating and using the above NDT be kind enough to point me in a direction of a legit supplier please by emailing me direct- I am in...

Hello would anyone self medicating and using the above NDT be kind enough to poi...

JLTsirius

•7 years ago

1 Reply

High cortisol+NDT?

Is it dangerous to take NDT whilst cortisol levels are high (as shown by 24 hour saliva test)? If not dangerous would it interfere with NDT working? or is that...

Is it dangerous to take NDT whilst cortisol levels are high (as shown by 24 hour...

tickeyland

•7 years ago

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Is it ok to take ashwagandha and PS-100 together?

Also what kind of dose ? Should it be spaced out? or in 1 go? with/without food? Many thanks x

Also what kind of dose ? Should it be spaced out? or in 1 go? with/without food?...

tickeyland

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Access to the Lancet?

Just wondering if Thyroid UK has access to the Lancet. There's a new article suggesting the overuse of levothyroxine. Worrying, but maybe the details are not...

Just wondering if Thyroid UK has access to the Lancet. There's a new article sug...

dolphin5

•7 years ago

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Thyroid results

Can anyone help me with these results pls thank u

SD29

•7 years ago

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Weight gain wih graves !!

Hi, I was diagnosed with overactive thyroid last year, I had lost a stone which was nice, but after being put on carbimazole gained weight straight away, too...

Hi, I was diagnosed with overactive thyroid last year, I had lost a stone which ...

Ladydib123

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Blood Tests

Hi I have had bloods that showed I had a problem with Thyroid, had Scan and Biopsy on Nodule which was benign and they're keeping an eye on it. But then...

Hi I have had bloods that showed I had a problem with Thyroid, had Scan and Biop...

GaynorW

•7 years ago

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Hashimoto and adrenal fatigue

I have recently been diagnosed with hashis and was reading an article about individuals should have adrenal testing. Should I ask my doctor for this test and...

I have recently been diagnosed with hashis and was reading an article about indi...

ChrissyS1

•7 years ago

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Graves Disease

My TSH numbers is 56

Youngandannoyed

•7 years ago

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Really need help !

Recently iive been feeling iron deficency symptoms after taking ferrous sulphate for over a month and now when i take the pills I feel terrible especially with...

Recently iive been feeling iron deficency symptoms after taking ferrous sulphate...

plashae00

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Desperate

Desperate to see an endo in the North west that will consider treatment other than Levothyroxine My Mum will pay if it means private appointment, can anybody...

Desperate to see an endo in the North west that will consider treatment other th...

suep1

•7 years ago

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NHS BAN ON PRESCRIBING T3

Hello, new to this, has anyone any idea just how many people are affected by this ban by the NHS NOT to allow Doctors to prescribe T3 even when there is a...

Hello, new to this, has anyone any idea just how many people are affected by thi...

oz49

•7 years ago

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TSH 0.02

range 0.5 to 3.0 fT4 20 range 11 to 22. fT3 was not done but I'm not a great converter. Never have been regardless of dose. Update as promised: Endo...

range 0.5 to 3.0 fT4 20 range 11 to 22. fT3 was not done but I'm not a great ...

gabkad

•7 years ago

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Hypo hippo: The dreaded weight gain

Over the years I've had hypo symptoms, I've put on 6 stone :O Some of it's cake, but I eat less than my kids, and gain weight even on the strictest diet (e.g....

Over the years I've had hypo symptoms, I've put on 6 stone :O Some of it's cake,...

linesandlines

•7 years ago

46 Replies

How do you know if you're overmedicated?

Hi, I'm self medicating with NDT, as according to the doctors I'm not hypo. My symptoms, and posters here, looking at my bloods, disagreed. I'm now up to 2...

Hi, I'm self medicating with NDT, as according to the doctors I'm not hypo. My s...

linesandlines

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Thyroid and IVF

Hi, I am hoping that someone out there can give me some advice. I'm doing a frozen cycle. I found myself in hospital about a week and a half ago; my TSH was...

Hi, I am hoping that someone out there can give me some advice. I'm doing a fro...

Lfhbm

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Hashimotos and starting treatment

Recently diagnosed with hashimoto's. Should I wait until my B12 is at 900-1000 (it's currently at 473 ) before I begin taking T4?

Recently diagnosed with hashimoto's. Should I wait until my B12 is at 900-1000 (...

annabhaird

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Thyroiditis flare?

Think I'm having a thyroiditis flare and feeling really poorly again is there anything I can do to help me feel better or shorten the length of the flare? My...

Think I'm having a thyroiditis flare and feeling really poorly again is there an...

MissFG

•7 years ago

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Will or won't I get a T3 prescription approved by my GP?

You will see from previous posts that I've found a very understanding endocrinologist who wrote to my GP and said I am one of the small minority of patients...

You will see from previous posts that I've found a very understanding endocrinol...

Numberone1

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Thyroid problems

Hi I'm due to have radioactive iodine end of the month will I ever be able to lose weight after pit 2 stone on with thyroid issues

Hi I'm due to have radioactive iodine end of the month will I ever be able to lo...

Susan-tristram1

•7 years ago

8 Replies

What are the optimal vitamin & mineral levels?

Hi Everyone, I've been hypothyroid for the last 3 years, and have been on T3/T4 combination treatment for the last 1.5 years - which has made considerable...

Hi Everyone, I've been hypothyroid for the last 3 years, and have been on T3/T4 ...

BarryWom

•7 years ago

14 Replies

New Thyroid Test Results

Hello Peeps I had a private thyroid test done have just had my results. I don't think there is anything untoward as nothing about the thyroid test results...

Hello Peeps I had a private thyroid test done have just had my results. I don't...

Hidden

•7 years ago

7 Replies

medical records censored

Picked up a coy of my patient records today and when i got home and opened the envelope to look through, i found mostly the same quick list, table and column...

Picked up a coy of my patient records today and when i got home and opened the e...

biscuitbouy11

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2016

Old bloods

Hashimoto and Vit D and Iron

T3 important actions to take

Do I have Hashimoto's?

Advice on coming off block and replace

Thyroid results just diagnosed hypo. Please help with blood results.

Taking Levo and increased peripheral neuropathy?

Thiroyd - Great Pharma

High cortisol+NDT?

Is it ok to take ashwagandha and PS-100 together?

Access to the Lancet?

Thyroid results

Weight gain wih graves !!

Blood Tests

Hashimoto and adrenal fatigue

Graves Disease

Really need help !

Desperate

NHS BAN ON PRESCRIBING T3

TSH 0.02

Hypo hippo: The dreaded weight gain

How do you know if you're overmedicated?

Thyroid and IVF

Hashimotos and starting treatment

Thyroiditis flare?

Will or won't I get a T3 prescription approved by my GP?

Thyroid problems

What are the optimal vitamin & mineral levels?

New Thyroid Test Results

medical records censored

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