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oral vs dermal progesterone?

After receiving my latest lab results, I have a question about the efficacy of oral vs dermal progesterone (all the so called Hertoghe doctors prescribe...

After receiving my latest lab results, I have a question about the efficacy of o...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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I'm new here, would like results explained.

My latest thyroid test results are TSH 0.87. What does that mean? Is it good, bad, normal.? If not good or normal what can I do to improve the numbers?

My latest thyroid test results are TSH 0.87. What does that mean? Is it good, ...

Aleka

•7 years ago

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Vitamin d

Hi I posted a few days back about having a hemithyroidectomy due to a 4.5cm nodule on my right gland that has come back inconclusive on the biopsy . Anyway...

Hi I posted a few days back about having a hemithyroidectomy due to a 4.5cm nodu...

Mands74

•7 years ago

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Advice please!

Hello, this is my first post. I have been suspected of having an under active thyroid (no diagnostic though). My TSH is 1.364mU/L and my Free T4 is 8.2 pmol/L....

Hello, this is my first post. I have been suspected of having an under active th...

emmap22

•7 years ago

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Help having a panic!

So last week I visited the Dr as I'd been noticing palpatations, mainly at night when I was lying down. The Dr did an ECG and said all good not to worry but...

So last week I visited the Dr as I'd been noticing palpatations, mainly at nigh...

Munchlet

•7 years ago

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blood results

Just got my results back Free T3 4.2 (2.6 - 5.7) Free T4 12.5 (9 - 19.1) TSH 5.26 (0.35 - 4.94) TPO 1440.6 (0 - 5.61) Also tested for TGAb but haven't got them...

Just got my results back Free T3 4.2 (2.6 - 5.7) Free T4 12.5 (9 - 19.1) TSH 5.2...

osannie

•7 years ago

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Vitamin D and TSH

This has been asked and answered, but I cannot understand as it seems to vary, for some vitamin D lowers TSH and for some dont. I have googled around and...

This has been asked and answered, but I cannot understand as it seems to vary, f...

Justiina

•7 years ago

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2 steps forward 5 steps back!!!

Hello all, Just wanted to check in again for some advice and I guess reassurance. Been on Levothyroxine for just over 6 weeks now. Was tested after 4 weeks...

Hello all, Just wanted to check in again for some advice and I guess reassuranc...

Hattie194

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Help with latest results please

I have Hashi and also celiac I was taking 100 Thyroxine up to 6 months ago when I reduced to 75 because of frequent hot flashes and occasional palpitations,...

I have Hashi and also celiac I was taking 100 Thyroxine up to 6 months ago when ...

E_lizab8

•7 years ago

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Test Results advice...

Please could someone have a look at my Daughter's latest results? THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE 2.96 mIU/L 0.27 - 4.20 FREE THYROXINE...

Please could someone have a look at my Daughter's latest results? THYROID STIMUL...

AiryFairie

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Will I ever start feeling better?

Hi everyone I can't tell you how relieved I am to have found this forum. Long story short, I have been filling ill since I was 30. I am 35 on Friday and may be...

Hi everyone I can't tell you how relieved I am to have found this forum. Long st...

fabian82

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Update on bloods

Have now had results for antibodies. Se thyroid peroxidase ab coc 266 IU/mL <100.00IU/mL Advise please.

Have now had results for antibodies. Se thyroid peroxidase ab coc 266 ...

sharon4167

•7 years ago

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Losing the will with Grrrrraves

Hello - This is the first time I have posted on a forum, but am beyond my wits end. I was diagnosed 6 months ago with Graves. My test results are - TSH...

Hello - This is the first time I have posted on a forum, but am beyond my wits ...

lescats77

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Replacement for thyroxine

Hi I have just found this site. Having been on thyroxine most of I'm my life, I was shocked when I listened to a programme on BBC4 yesterday saying the...

Hi I have just found this site. Having been on thyroxine most of I'm my life, ...

Strawberry9

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Lost my voice

Hi! Looking for some advice again, for the month and a half I have gone from having a normal voice to then no voice now every time I talk I end up chocking or...

Hi! Looking for some advice again, for the month and a half I have gone from hav...

amyjord94

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Hypothyroid blood test results on nhs

Hey so here's the latest results from my blood test. The outcome was that no further action is required but I was just wondering what people's opinions were?...

Hey so here's the latest results from my blood test. The outcome was that no fur...

josie1997

•7 years ago

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Can sleep be affected by Hypothyroidism or treatment?

8 years ago almost to the day I finished treatment for throat cancer and then the fun began. I had a particularly unpleasant reaction to the treatment and as a...

8 years ago almost to the day I finished treatment for throat cancer and then th...

MrFraggle

•7 years ago

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Correction to my previous post

Hello, Just realised I made a typo error when I wrote GP agreed I was "hypo", in fact should have been hyperthyroid. (mildly?. Sorry about error. and thanks to...

Hello, Just realised I made a typo error when I wrote GP agreed I was "hypo", in...

JGBH

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Private test - I'm new

Hi there, I've been to my doctor many times over the years with the same issue - Lethargy, tiredness, inability to lose weight, breathlessness and loads more....

Hi there, I've been to my doctor many times over the years with the same issue -...

Linac

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Where to start?

Hi everyone, I have just joined this forum. I have been seeing my GP off and on for the last 5 years with tiredness, this occurred following my pregnancy (it...

Hi everyone, I have just joined this forum. I have been seeing my GP off and on ...

mrsmcd13

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Further Help and Advice please..?

Got more info re Test results: Ranges in brackets: FT4 12.6 (Range 9.0 to 24) FT3 4.1 (Range 3.5 to 6.5) TSH 2.15 (Range 0.3 to 6.0) Have had about 2...

Got more info re Test results: Ranges in brackets: FT4 12.6 (Range 9.0 to 24)...

LadyBarb

•7 years ago

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Results help

Please help decrypt results x

CarrieLouisePenn

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Thyro-Gold comparable dose to Levothyroxine

I am considering trying Thyro-Gold. I am currently on 75mcg of Levothyroxine. Can anyone advise what the equivalent dose of TG would be bearing in mind that...

I am considering trying Thyro-Gold. I am currently on 75mcg of Levothyroxine. C...

Maddy1956

•7 years ago

7 Replies

What is thyrotoxic myopathy... just wondering?

Hello everyone, Does anyone know whether it is possible to get thyrotoxic myopathy once the thyroid gland has been removed or partially removed, after many...

Hello everyone, Does anyone know whether it is possible to get thyrotoxic myopat...

JGBH

•7 years ago

8 Replies

should cortisone always be combined with DHEA?

The Hertoghe doctors say you need to take DHEA with hydrocortisone or Medrol (unless you also suffer from PCOS). The reason is that DHEA will prevent cortisone...

The Hertoghe doctors say you need to take DHEA with hydrocortisone or Medrol (un...

Hidden

•7 years ago

25 Replies

Low stomach acid/high B12?

Without boring you with all the details (various test results, symptoms etc), both my naturopath and myself have come to the conclusion that it's extremely...

Without boring you with all the details (various test results, symptoms etc), bo...

Fio1331

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Started Thyroid S. What a difference!

Well, after seeing my gp about my raised TSH levels she wouldn't raise my levo from 200 as she has never prescribed more than 200. I had bought some Thyroid S...

Well, after seeing my gp about my raised TSH levels she wouldn't raise my levo f...

v6mikey1

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Palpitation, joint aches, pulse like noises in my ears!

Hi I am relatively new on this site but your previous advice has been very helpful. My dr reduced my Levo last time I saw her (3 weeks ago). I now take...

Hi I am relatively new on this site but your previous advice has been very help...

Foxie1234

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Where to order NDT, please

Hi, I'll bite the bullet and try NDT as Drs keep fobbing me off for being "subclinical". Can anyone PM me with information on where to order NDT, please?...

Hi, I'll bite the bullet and try NDT as Drs keep fobbing me off for being "subcl...

Kitten44

•7 years ago

1 Reply

New to this

Hi all, I always had hypothyroidism symptoms, except weight gain (i have opposite), so i was never tested, until a year ago, and I had TSH 7,40 then. Doc sent...

Hi all, I always had hypothyroidism symptoms, except weight gain (i have opposit...

Gg145

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for April 2017

oral vs dermal progesterone?

I'm new here, would like results explained.

Vitamin d

Advice please!

Help having a panic!

blood results

Vitamin D and TSH

2 steps forward 5 steps back!!!

Help with latest results please

Test Results advice...

Will I ever start feeling better?

Update on bloods

Losing the will with Grrrrraves

Replacement for thyroxine

Lost my voice

Hypothyroid blood test results on nhs

Can sleep be affected by Hypothyroidism or treatment?

Correction to my previous post

Private test - I'm new

Where to start?

Further Help and Advice please..?

Results help

Thyro-Gold comparable dose to Levothyroxine

What is thyrotoxic myopathy... just wondering?

should cortisone always be combined with DHEA?

Low stomach acid/high B12?

Started Thyroid S. What a difference!

Palpitation, joint aches, pulse like noises in my ears!

Where to order NDT, please

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