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I need a normal TSH test.

To get a referral to the Chronic fatigue clinic, I had to go back on Levo. I felt rubbish on it, so went back on to NDT without telling my GP. The Dr at the...

To get a referral to the Chronic fatigue clinic, I had to go back on Levo. I fe...

Jackie101

•7 years ago

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Feeling rotten Advice appreciated

Hi All I seem to be feeling worse not better and getting a bit concerned. Its been a bit of a roller coaster meds wise this last few weeks. Approximately 7...

Hi All I seem to be feeling worse not better and getting a bit concerned. Its be...

Kitti1

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Had interesting chat with my GP, she agreed to trial levo if my TSH is still over 3.5

Well its better than nothing. Few weeks ago I was feeling a bit better and my T4 was 14 (10-25), has been 10 for over a year. My TSH had risen a bit from 3.5...

Well its better than nothing. Few weeks ago I was feeling a bit better and my T...

Justiina

•7 years ago

18 Replies

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Diagnosing underactive thyroid

Does anyone have any advice for me? I have ALL the symptoms of underactive thyroid and have been suffering for years , but blood tests always come back...

Does anyone have any advice for me? I have ALL the symptoms of underactive thyr...

Hidden

•7 years ago

29 Replies

Does anyone know what the level of thyroxine is needed when TSH level is 8.6

I have been on 50mg of levothyroxine for 4 years since I was diagnosed as having an underactive thyroid following the birth of my son. I have since suffered...

I have been on 50mg of levothyroxine for 4 years since I was diagnosed as having...

Hj1976

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Thyroglobulin

Hi I'm preparing myself inside as have a high thyroglobulin reading Anyone else had this and it isn't the unthinkable!!! Trying to put a balance on it, its...

Hi I'm preparing myself inside as have a high thyroglobulin reading Anyone else...

Cup-cake7

•7 years ago

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Blue Horizon

Hi All, Does anybody know how long you have to wait for blood test results from Blue Horizon?. I done them on Monday 8th Mayand sent them that morning with...

Hi All, Does anybody know how long you have to wait for blood test results from ...

misschris

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Poor lung function & hypo?

Has anyone had any difficulties with their breathing since being diagnosed with hypothyroidism? I've recently been sent by my Rheumy for a pulmonary lung...

Has anyone had any difficulties with their breathing since being diagnosed with ...

MissFG

•7 years ago

24 Replies

Smoking with thyroid problems.

I have recently taken up smoking again , temporarily I hope , and was wondering about what it will do to my more recently improved thyroid condition. I quit...

I have recently taken up smoking again , temporarily I hope , and was wondering ...

JS33

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Under active thyroid after radio iodine treatment

Having had radio iodine treatment 6 years ago I am experiencing underactive thyroid symptoms but do not take thyroxine because thyroid blood tests always come...

Having had radio iodine treatment 6 years ago I am experiencing underactive thyr...

myasthy

•7 years ago

1 Reply

40 years or more on thyroxine

Just wondering how many people on here have taken only t4 for more than 40 years....I am due to have some tests for muscle fatigue that endocrinologist is...

Just wondering how many people on here have taken only t4 for more than 40 years...

Auntyp62

•7 years ago

20 Replies

Looking for a good thyroid endocrinologist

Hi there I have had t3 withdrawn by local NHS endocrinologist despite it helping. I'm feeling dreadful. Can anybody recommend a good private endocrinologist...

Hi there I have had t3 withdrawn by local NHS endocrinologist despite it helpi...

yatespr

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Urinary retention

I have a UTI at the moment, but prior to being diagnosed hypo I had noticed that my urine stream had weakened a little. It seems to have weakened more since...

I have a UTI at the moment, but prior to being diagnosed hypo I had noticed that...

MCDW

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Blood test results help - new here

Hi, I've been feeling pretty rubbish for about a year. Low mood, hair loss, cold, aches especially headaches, constipation, pounding heart, breathlessness. Had...

Hi, I've been feeling pretty rubbish for about a year. Low mood, hair loss, cold...

bex177

•7 years ago

3 Replies

I have Hashi’, clear MRI scan to eliminate MS, but still suffer debilitating symptoms.Can I get medically pensioned, as unable to do job?

Dear all! I’m seeking the community’s advice, as I’m becoming so disheartened by the numb response I’m getting my GP. I’m at my wits end now, as my fatigue...

Dear all! I’m seeking the community’s advice, as I’m becoming so disheartened b...

Starskyboots

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Results say borderline hypothyroid

So my latest blood tests say borderline hypothyroid, but doctor said wait 3-6 months for retest... I have had trouble with my leg and hip, trouble walking too....

So my latest blood tests say borderline hypothyroid, but doctor said wait 3-6 mo...

Windyfishface

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Overactive thyroid

Hi all been diagnosed with overactive thyroid been on carbimazole for 8 months now and I have gained 2 stones is this normal?

Hi all been diagnosed with overactive thyroid been on carbimazole for 8 months n...

angel15

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Blood results (not including thyroid). Should I be supplementing as most bloods are within range?

Hi, still feeling terrible but have found a sympathetic doctor that has order bloods and other referrals. Could anyone please advise me if my bloods are fine,...

Hi, still feeling terrible but have found a sympathetic doctor that has order bl...

vwyness

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Hypothyroid with Tinnitus

I was diagnosed with Hypothyroid about 6 months ago, and have tried several medications, the last two being Levothyroxine, and just recently Synthroid. I...

I was diagnosed with Hypothyroid about 6 months ago, and have tried several medi...

LaShell

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Graves disease

Hi My friend was just diagnosed with Graves' disease! Does anyone out there have any info on the surgery or iodine treatments! feedback welcome

Hi My friend was just diagnosed with Graves' disease! Does anyone out there have...

Debbweb01

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Anyone know who to see since Dr Skinner died ?

Hi all Looking for a good endocrinologist, I live in Liverpool but do not mind travelling ! I am under active last result TSH was 1 point something but T4...

Hi all Looking for a good endocrinologist, I live in Liverpool but do not mind t...

laneyt

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Results

CRP 1.40 <5.0 Ferritin149.9 20-150 TSH1.23 0.27-4.20 T4 Total 94.5 64.5-142.0 Free T4 18.74 12-22 Free T3 4.07 3.1-6.8 Vitamin D...

CRP 1.40 <5.0 Ferritin149.9 20-150 TSH1.23 0.27-4.20 T4 Total...

Netathea

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Excited and nervous 😊

Ok, my Tiromel have arrived, yay! I could really use your peoples knowledge as to how I go about taking t3. I've been on 100/125 Levo on alternate days for the...

Ok, my Tiromel have arrived, yay! I could really use your peoples knowledge as t...

Bijourain

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Private MMA & homocysteine testing

Hi Anyone had these done? Posted on PA forum but no responses. Hoping to find somewhere a bit cheaper than BH and Medichecks if that's possible. Otherwise...

Hi Anyone had these done? Posted on PA forum but no responses. Hoping to find so...

MiniMum97

•7 years ago

3 Replies

New

Can sum1 pls help as I can hardly walk about without getn out of breath as weakness so bad

Can sum1 pls help as I can hardly walk about without getn out of breath as weakn...

Lizzielaylaya

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Greece supplier

I saw some time back that folk were having difficulties getting their medication from Greece. I have just received mine with no problems, I have used them...

I saw some time back that folk were having difficulties getting their medication...

busterboy

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Wilsons low temperature syndrome

Hi, does anybody have information on wilsons low temperature syndrome or suffer with it themselves?

Hi, does anybody have information on wilsons low temperature syndrome or suffer ...

Ganstis

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Hyperthyroidism meds

Been diagnosed with Graves and need to start neomercasole 40mg and atenolol 50mg both twice daily Had taken 25mg atenolol once daily for two weeks and gained...

Been diagnosed with Graves and need to start neomercasole 40mg and atenolol 50mg...

Annech

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Help with Results please

Hi I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism around 10 years ago and have bee taking 100g of thyroxine. I don't think I have ever felt completely well and continued...

Hi I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism around 10 years ago and have bee taking 1...

Kezal

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Feeling defeated

Hi everyone, i hope everyone is well, this is a vent post out of desperation and frustration so i apologise in advance i just have to get it off my...

Hi everyone, i hope everyone is well, this is a vent post out of desperation an...

Gemstone88

•7 years ago

36 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for May 2017

I need a normal TSH test.

Feeling rotten Advice appreciated

Had interesting chat with my GP, she agreed to trial levo if my TSH is still over 3.5

Diagnosing underactive thyroid

Does anyone know what the level of thyroxine is needed when TSH level is 8.6

Thyroglobulin

Blue Horizon

Poor lung function & hypo?

Smoking with thyroid problems.

Under active thyroid after radio iodine treatment

40 years or more on thyroxine

Looking for a good thyroid endocrinologist

Urinary retention

Blood test results help - new here

I have Hashi’, clear MRI scan to eliminate MS, but still suffer debilitating symptoms.Can I get medically pensioned, as unable to do job?

Results say borderline hypothyroid

Overactive thyroid

Blood results (not including thyroid). Should I be supplementing as most bloods are within range?

Hypothyroid with Tinnitus

Graves disease

Anyone know who to see since Dr Skinner died ?

Results

Excited and nervous 😊

Private MMA & homocysteine testing

New

Greece supplier

Wilsons low temperature syndrome

Hyperthyroidism meds

Help with Results please

Feeling defeated

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