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Synacthen test

Hi all, I need some help getting a synacthen test done. My specialist gave me the private prescription and I have got the test now but can't seem to get it...

Hi all, I need some help getting a synacthen test done. My specialist gave me th...

Locky1971

•7 years ago

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Symptoms yet undiagnosed

Hi I and my colleagues have been stumped by my symptoms, hence I thought to check directly with people who may have similar symptoms. I'm a doctor by...

Hi I and my colleagues have been stumped by my symptoms, hence I thought to chec...

Heavenscanwait

•7 years ago

13 Replies

New here...Help with Medichecks blood test results please

Hello, this is my first post here although I have been reading a lot since I joined. I have just received my blood test results from Medichecks and I was...

Hello, this is my first post here although I have been reading a lot since I joi...

Kaete

•7 years ago

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West of Scotland Thyroid & B12d Support Group: next meeting Thursday 25 May 2017

Grab a tea/coffee from the counter and come and join our friendly, informal group on the sofas at the front of the café this Thursday from 7pm to 9pm at...

Grab a tea/coffee from the counter and come and join our friendly, informal grou...

SailingBy

•7 years ago

1 Reply

TSH improving!! but FT3 level going down

Hi I'm back at the GP's next week and he has agreed to refer me to an endo. I had a reduction of Levo from 75 to 50mg 3 weeks ago I've recheck my T3 and T4...

Hi I'm back at the GP's next week and he has agreed to refer me to an endo. I h...

Loubylou17

•7 years ago

5 Replies

bloods

Hello , get my blood reading back from the doc , TSH 6.9 0.35-4.94MIU/L T4 11.1 9.00-19.00pmol/L What is a normal reading ?? Nicky

Hello , get my blood reading back from the doc , TSH 6.9 0.35-4.94MIU/L T...

nicky-nicky159

•7 years ago

8 Replies

25th May - is World Thyroid Day

https://www.thyroid.org/world-thyroid-day-2017/ I wonder how those who make the Guidelines and who withdrew T3 in the UK to those who desperatey needed it...

https://www.thyroid.org/world-thyroid-day-2017/ I wonder how those who make t...

shaws

Administrator•7 years ago

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Question about iodine

If next statement is true, (why wouldn't it be?), how taking iodine will replace other halogens ? "Fluoride and iodine are both halogens. Fluoride, the...

If next statement is true, (why wouldn't it be?), how taking iodine will replace...

Justiina

•7 years ago

2 Replies

T3 not fasted?

Is it ok to do t3 blood test after taking thyroxine. I had t4 and tsh last week missing my am dose but today I took it at 5 am and am off for blood test will...

Is it ok to do t3 blood test after taking thyroxine. I had t4 and tsh last week ...

richard123

•7 years ago

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My Personal Experience on Hypothyrodism - medication

Back in 2004 I visited my Doctor for tiredness and was sent for blood test.. After a week my tiredness disappeared as I believe it was due to lack of sleep,...

Back in 2004 I visited my Doctor for tiredness and was sent for blood test.. Aft...

Hidden

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Reviewing my previous posts?

I know this is probably a very silly question but how do I view my previous posts with my questions and what people have replied with? Many thanks (non IT...

I know this is probably a very silly question but how do I view my previous post...

Dotty1340

•7 years ago

4 Replies

How to take NDT

So I got some blood work done TSH-5.1 (0.35-4.01) and T4-9.0 (4.30-12.50) thats all that my dr. will do for now. I currently take levo 88mcg every morning at...

So I got some blood work done TSH-5.1 (0.35-4.01) and T4-9.0 (4.30-12.50) thats ...

Mknerr

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Private Endo' referral advice please.

Hi, Just joined up today. Been Hypothyroid for around 5 yrs since having my only child. On 50mg Levothyroxine. TSH around 2.5. Still feeling exhausted, fat,...

Hi, Just joined up today. Been Hypothyroid for around 5 yrs since having my onl...

Funkycherry

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Low blood sugar

On T3 but have had really low blood sugar recently dont know why any help or ideas

On T3 but have had really low blood sugar recently dont know why any help or ide...

Mags1867

•7 years ago

4 Replies

T3

Hi All Does anyone have Hashimotos and taking t3 ? My doctor told me it's dangerous to take with hashimtos , I also take lethyoxine 50 mg but I got the t3...

Hi All Does anyone have Hashimotos and taking t3 ? My doctor told me it's dange...

BeeGee1962

•7 years ago

29 Replies

Proof your GP can prescribe T3, NDT, even Whiskey.

This refers to the NHS Black List NOT NOT NOT the CCG 'traffic light' drug lists. CCG black listed drug IS NOT the same as the NHS NHS NHS black list....

This refers to the NHS Black List NOT NOT NOT the CCG 'traffic light' drug list...

juliat

•7 years ago

4 Replies

T4 supplementation

Hi I'm 43 on 225 mg of thytoxine daily. Still tired unable to lose weight my levels are within range so gp won't refer me for endocrine or test my t4 levels....

Hi I'm 43 on 225 mg of thytoxine daily. Still tired unable to lose weight my lev...

rogerant

•7 years ago

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Test

I took a t3 test and my results are 0.87 and t4 is 0.0 and TSH 2.03 just wanted to know if there's anything to be worried about

I took a t3 test and my results are 0.87 and t4 is 0.0 and TSH 2.03 just wanted ...

Lovecircle

•7 years ago

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Selenium Deficiency and Thyroid Health.

I read this and wondered if selenium is in all these foods and an overdose is dangerous, how do we know if/when we may be taking too much. I put Brazil nuts in...

I read this and wondered if selenium is in all these foods and an overdose is da...

Ellie-Louise

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Medichecks

I had my blood taken today for medichecks how long will it be before the results please?

I had my blood taken today for medichecks how long will it be before the results...

donnabrain

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Environmental causes of thyroid disease in cats (and us?!)

tinyurl.com/lrh2ce2 Or - in full: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/16/magazine/the-mystery-of-the-wasting-house-cats.html This is a really interesting article...

tinyurl.com/lrh2ce2 Or - in full: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/16/magazine/th...

wellness1

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Anyone else?

So I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid not long after having my daughter four years ago. I went for a check up shortly after the birth and was referred...

So I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid not long after having my daughter...

kentishbird77

•7 years ago

1 Reply

British Thyroid Foundation's facebook post

The following post from the British Thyroid Foundation popped up on my facebook: "This week we celebrate International Thyroid Awareness Week 2017. Sometimes...

The following post from the British Thyroid Foundation popped up on my facebook:...

ajs100uk

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Your thoughts & advice please.

Here are my Mum's results...... TSH 0.54 (0.35 - 5.00) Free T4 16.8 (9.0 - 21.0) Total T3 1.1 (0.9 - 2.5) Despite them being reported as "normal" my Mum is...

Here are my Mum's results...... TSH 0.54 (0.35 - 5.00) Free T4 16.8 (9.0 - 21....

Mags_23

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Results / advice please

Hey all, got routinely tested for thyroid issues a few months ago when had some issues with Bp. I am 37 year old lady who is pretty healthy asides. I have...

Hey all, got routinely tested for thyroid issues a few months ago when had some ...

Saz88

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Help with Cortisol Saliva Test Results

Here are my cortisol saliva test results from Blue Horizon, could you please advise. Think they are too high. Waking 21.53 Range 14 - 21 12 noon 15.38...

Here are my cortisol saliva test results from Blue Horizon, could you please adv...

janeold25

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Vibration in chest

Hi I'm new here and I'm thankful I found this site! I am having a strange sensation in my chest and I'm wondering if the 112mcg dose of Levothyroxin is too...

Hi I'm new here and I'm thankful I found this site! I am having a strange sensat...

HomeGirl55

•7 years ago

24 Replies

Suggestions please

I have run out of the HRT that I brought over from the UK. No idea at present how to ask Italian GP about it 🙄 Not even sure if flushes are still due to...

I have run out of the HRT that I brought over from the UK. No idea at present ho...

Silver_Fairy

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Red, green and black drugs lists from CCG's are only GUIDELINES they try and impose on GP's. It's not enforceable.

Red, green and black drugs lists from CCG's are only GUIDELINES they try and impose on GP's. It's not enforceable. (unless you choose to let them get away with...

Red, green and black drugs lists from CCG's are only GUIDELINES they try and imp...

juliat

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Problems

Hey, I was diagnosed about 5 years ago when I was 14, i had all the usual symptoms and totally lost my voice. It took them a while to diagnose me but when i...

Hey, I was diagnosed about 5 years ago when I was 14, i had all the usual symp...

charleywalker_

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2017

Synacthen test

Symptoms yet undiagnosed

New here...Help with Medichecks blood test results please

West of Scotland Thyroid & B12d Support Group: next meeting Thursday 25 May 2017

TSH improving!! but FT3 level going down

bloods

25th May - is World Thyroid Day

Question about iodine

T3 not fasted?

My Personal Experience on Hypothyrodism - medication

Reviewing my previous posts?

How to take NDT

Private Endo' referral advice please.

Low blood sugar

T3

Proof your GP can prescribe T3, NDT, even Whiskey.

T4 supplementation

Test

Selenium Deficiency and Thyroid Health.

Medichecks

Environmental causes of thyroid disease in cats (and us?!)

Anyone else?

British Thyroid Foundation's facebook post

Your thoughts & advice please.

Results / advice please

Help with Cortisol Saliva Test Results

Vibration in chest

Suggestions please

Red, green and black drugs lists from CCG's are only GUIDELINES they try and impose on GP's. It's not enforceable.

Problems

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