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Hey lovely thyroid family a bit of advice please regards latest bloods and supplementing :)

Hi I have just had a few bloods done and need some advice ..they were done a few days ago and unfortunately hadn't realised just exactly how long you have to...

Hi I have just had a few bloods done and need some advice ..they were done a few...

Lozzer66

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Enlarged Thyroid or maybe not?

I just recently had a chest CT Scan with an incidental finding of a diffusely enlarged thyroid, I had a follow up Ultrasound that showed a normal thyroid,...

I just recently had a chest CT Scan with an incidental finding of a diffusely en...

Mandeakay

•7 years ago

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Newly on T3 and air hunger

As of early July I started taking 20mcg of T3 (split in doses @ 07.00 and 18.00). Prior to this I was on 125mcg. The intro of T3 has been amazing. It has...

As of early July I started taking 20mcg of T3 (split in doses @ 07.00 and 18.00)...

hobbycat

•7 years ago

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When am i going back to work? Will you feel better monday?

Hi all sorry im bothering you quite alot lately but as you know ive been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism just on monday evening, and have dragged myself into...

Hi all sorry im bothering you quite alot lately but as you know ive been diagno...

Rmichelle

•7 years ago

39 Replies

Private endo. Norwich

Has anyone seen and been happy with Alistair Green at Spire Norwich or any other endo in this area, or to be wary of. Please PM me, Thanks in advance.

Has anyone seen and been happy with Alistair Green at Spire Norwich or any other...

siskin

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Vitamins and minerals levels

Just wondering why levels are not improving or if they are caused by absorption issues? Ferritin 23 (30 - 400) Folate 2.2 (2.5 - 19.5) Vitamin B12 198 (180 -...

Just wondering why levels are not improving or if they are caused by absorption ...

Stuck7

•7 years ago

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Add T3?

Tsh 0.05 Ft4 19.7 (12-22) Ft3 4.8 (3.1-6.8) Results on 75 mcg levothyroxine Ft4 18.5(12-22) Ft3 4.1 (3.1-6.8) What would be best to increase levothyroxine or...

Tsh 0.05 Ft4 19.7 (12-22) Ft3 4.8 (3.1-6.8) Results on 75 mcg levothyroxine Ft4 ...

Beenies

•7 years ago

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Shooting pains

I have graves and have been getting random shooting pains in my fingers, hands, little toes and yesterday the ball of my right foot. Also get a lot of cramp in...

I have graves and have been getting random shooting pains in my fingers, hands, ...

purple64

•7 years ago

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Latest results & progress

Hello, long time no post but wanted a bit of advice, after last time I got back to my usual 125ug T4 and a lot of my anxiety symptoms went, but still have a...

Hello, long time no post but wanted a bit of advice, after last time I got back ...

Fuzb

•7 years ago

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Does RAI worsen T4 to T3 conversion?

I had Graves, then RAI in 1990, then hypo and on Levo, mostly 175mcg. Something changed in 2014, and I became very very ill. T4 at top of range, T3 at the...

I had Graves, then RAI in 1990, then hypo and on Levo, mostly 175mcg. Something ...

TaraJR

•7 years ago

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The results I forgot to add to my previous post

HAEMATOLOGY Vitamin B12 526 pg/ml 197 - 771 Note amended reference range due to change to Gen II assay. Folate (serum) 5.3 ug/L > 2.9 Note new reference range...

HAEMATOLOGY Vitamin B12 526 pg/ml 197 - 771 Note amended reference range due to ...

madgewildfire

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Blood results

Hi all if this wasn't so serious to our health it would be funny. Got print off of bloods today I had gone hypo and was reduced from 125 eltroxin each day to...

Hi all if this wasn't so serious to our health it would be funny. Got print off...

Mauds

•7 years ago

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Blood results after increase of T3 dose

I have been on 100mcg levothyroxine and 25mcg liothyronine for last 3 months. Here are my latest results: TSH 0.024 (0.27 - 4.2) FT3 5.2 (3.1 - 6.8) 56.8% FT4...

I have been on 100mcg levothyroxine and 25mcg liothyronine for last 3 months. H...

GraceB

•7 years ago

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Levo not working?

I have posted my results previously and got some replies (thank you!) but no replies regarding my main question so thought I would post my main question......

I have posted my results previously and got some replies (thank you!) but no rep...

MiniMum97

•7 years ago

11 Replies

What do my blood results indicate

I had these blood tests done but don't really know what they indicate. It seems that I am on the hyperthyroid side but I would appreciate some feedback. I feel...

I had these blood tests done but don't really know what they indicate. It seems ...

madgewildfire

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Propranolol,

Hii all again, doctor prescribed me propranolol 2 nights ago when first diagonosed with being hyperthyroid and i have been getting loads of great advice from...

Hii all again, doctor prescribed me propranolol 2 nights ago when first diagonos...

Rmichelle

•7 years ago

77 Replies

Thiroyd

Hello I am coming to the end of my thiroyd tablets and haven't a clue where to get them from, I got my last lot online, can anyone pm me where to get them from...

Hello I am coming to the end of my thiroyd tablets and haven't a clue where to g...

tracybet

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Tell your local Healthwatch

"to make the biggest difference, we need to hear from more people" http://www.healthwatch.co.uk/itstartswithyou I've just contacted them about the proposed...

"to make the biggest difference, we need to hear from more people" http://www.he...

Spareribs

•7 years ago

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Tsh level - any advice?

My tsh has fluctuated over the past 12 months between 5.6 and 3.4 before I was put on 25mg thyroxin in Feb 17. Since then my medication has been increased...

My tsh has fluctuated over the past 12 months between 5.6 and 3.4 before I was p...

ChrisH100

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Leukaemia and thyroid disease

Hi, has anyone come across a link with leukaemia and thyroid disease or has both?

Hi, has anyone come across a link with leukaemia and thyroid disease or has both...

Nixiepix

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Finger prick blood rest

Any tips for getting blood out easily? I'm struggling to get enough. I've drank a few glasses on water and made sure my hand is nice and warm. Ran it under...

Any tips for getting blood out easily? I'm struggling to get enough. I've drank ...

Serenitee

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Vitamin D supplements

Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone can tell me how long it should take before I feel the benefit of taking vit D? I was prescribed 20,000u tablets, 2 a day for...

Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone can tell me how long it should take before I fe...

Sodo

•7 years ago

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Is it ok to stay with a suppressed TSH of 0.004 and T4 of 16.5 within range? Or will I be over loaded with Levothyroxine ? With side affects

I have seen the dr on my blood result with my TSH being suppressed at 0.004 and my T 4 being 16+ within range. As he said reducing it like before would only...

I have seen the dr on my blood result with my TSH being suppressed at 0.004 and ...

Pascha1

•7 years ago

33 Replies

What to expect when on Levothyroxine?

Hi, wonder if some of you can please help me. I've only recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, my only symptom was being tired. My first set of bloods...

Hi, wonder if some of you can please help me. I've only recently been diagnosed...

Seton

•7 years ago

9 Replies

OT : is it Xmas already? Saw Rudolph the red nosed Reindeer

This is pretty common event over here : D as reindeer are domesticated these come close to you ,and are not afraid of human beings. It's soon rutting season...

This is pretty common event over here : D as reindeer are domesticated these com...

Justiina

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Vitamins and minerals

Have raised thyroid antibodies what do I need to do about these results please? Taking prescription 800iu vitamin D since 2013. Thank you Ferritin 12 (15 -...

Have raised thyroid antibodies what do I need to do about these results please? ...

AlanaV1

•7 years ago

8 Replies

HELP PLEASE: NEW BLOOD TEST RESULTS

Private blood test results 28th July ... NOT ACCEPTED BY NHS SURGERY ... ENDOCRINOLOGY Thyroid Function THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE 0.655 mIU/L...

Private blood test results 28th July ... NOT ACCEPTED BY NHS SURGERY ... ENDOCRI...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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How high is your ft3 in range when you feel well?

When you are feeling well, how high is your ft3 in range then? Ft4? Thanks fir any answers!

When you are feeling well, how high is your ft3 in range then? Ft4? Thanks fir a...

lisan1

•7 years ago

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Want to add T3 how much and how much shall I reduce my levo?

Latest results: Tsh 0.05 Ft4 19.8 (12-22) Ft3 4.9 (3.1-6.8) Results on 25mcg lower dose Ft4 18.4 (12-22) Ft3 4.1 (3.1-6.8) Still not feeling well. All...

Latest results: Tsh 0.05 Ft4 19.8 (12-22) Ft3 4.9 (3.1-6.8) Results on 25mcg l...

lisan1

•7 years ago

6 Replies

ndt/cytomel sources.

Can anyone give me a good ndt/cytomel source that accepts paypal? also are there any problems with customs when these pills are delivered?

Can anyone give me a good ndt/cytomel source that accepts paypal? also are there...

dn560

•7 years ago

1 Reply

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Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2017

Hey lovely thyroid family a bit of advice please regards latest bloods and supplementing :)

Enlarged Thyroid or maybe not?

Newly on T3 and air hunger

When am i going back to work? Will you feel better monday?

Private endo. Norwich

Vitamins and minerals levels

Add T3?

Shooting pains

Latest results & progress

Does RAI worsen T4 to T3 conversion?

The results I forgot to add to my previous post

Blood results

Blood results after increase of T3 dose

Levo not working?

What do my blood results indicate

Propranolol,

Thiroyd

Tell your local Healthwatch

Tsh level - any advice?

Leukaemia and thyroid disease

Finger prick blood rest

Vitamin D supplements

Is it ok to stay with a suppressed TSH of 0.004 and T4 of 16.5 within range? Or will I be over loaded with Levothyroxine ? With side affects

What to expect when on Levothyroxine?

OT : is it Xmas already? Saw Rudolph the red nosed Reindeer

Vitamins and minerals

HELP PLEASE: NEW BLOOD TEST RESULTS

How high is your ft3 in range when you feel well?

Want to add T3 how much and how much shall I reduce my levo?

ndt/cytomel sources.

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