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Can I do anything more?

Endo increased my dose from 100mcg to 125 then to 150mcg. Now been on higher dose for 7 weeks and had repeat bloods done. The first figure is when I was on...

Endo increased my dose from 100mcg to 125 then to 150mcg. Now been on higher dos...

CJLONDON

•7 years ago

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Ft3 3,6 pg/ml, rt3 155,9 pg/ml

Ft3 3,6 pg/ml, rt3 155,9 pg/ml I know i should divide the ft3 and the rt3 numbers and the result should be between 10 and 20. 3,6/155,9 = 0,023 The...

Ft3 3,6 pg/ml, rt3 155,9 pg/ml I know i should divide the ft3 and the rt3 numbe...

Azid

•7 years ago

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But we don't know your FT4...

This morning, I had an appointment so that I could ask for a small increase in my dose of levothyroxine. Anticipating the need for some straightforward...

This morning, I had an appointment so that I could ask for a small increase in m...

helvella

Administrator•7 years ago

34 Replies

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Case Study Needed for Popular Women's Magazine

They are looking into writing up someone’s account of their thyroid condition where it directly affected their weight. So, for instance, it would be ideal to...

They are looking into writing up someone’s account of their thyroid condition wh...

LouiseRoberts

•7 years ago

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Any good Doctor/endo in Belfast area

We may be moving to Belfast next year, I live at present in France and after a lot of fighting with my GP, have finally changed medication to L-Thyroxin from...

We may be moving to Belfast next year, I live at present in France and after a ...

Nellups

•7 years ago

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Weight gain on Levothyroxine & HRT?

Can anyone say whether taking Levothyroxine with Evorel Conti patches & Vagifem pessaries can induce weight gain or impede efforts to lose weight? Been on Levo...

Can anyone say whether taking Levothyroxine with Evorel Conti patches & Vagifem ...

Camomile1

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Newly diagnosed and struggling

I was started on levo on Wednesday - after showing positive for thyroid antibodies. L'm on a low very low dose and would have to say taht I didn't feel...

I was started on levo on Wednesday - after showing positive for thyroid antibodi...

Gambit62

•7 years ago

39 Replies

Confused? help

Hi! I'm 17, I've been suffering with my periods for a long time. I've been having periods that last 20-80 days, with constant severe pain. My drs suspect...

Hi! I'm 17, I've been suffering with my periods for a long time. I've been havin...

kokoropng

•7 years ago

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Stopped taking T4 PLEASE HELP

I have been taking Levo now for over 20 years and always had symptoms. Begged my doctor for combo meds which I tried for 3 months but didn't feel any...

I have been taking Levo now for over 20 years and always had symptoms. Begged my...

zoobie

•7 years ago

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October test results

Thyroid function test serum level 0.56 mIU/L (0.30- 4.50) Serum free T4 level 14 pmol/L (10.0-22.0) Tell patient normal. Why do I feel terrible?

Thyroid function test serum level 0.56 mIU/L (0.30- 4.50) Serum free T4 le...

sueanddave

•7 years ago

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AZWobbly from ataxia joins the hypothyroid group

I am already on ataxia uk, and now saw the thyroid uk. Unfortunately, I fit on both. I've been hypothyroid for some time, but was only finally medicated in...

I am already on ataxia uk, and now saw the thyroid uk. Unfortunately, I fit on b...

AZWobbly

•7 years ago

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No T3 and weight gain

Really down after starting to feel great , lose weight and feel alive again while self medicating with a little T3 .....doctor wasn't too pleased, even though...

Really down after starting to feel great , lose weight and feel alive again whil...

lorrainewilson64

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Dr Malcolm Kendrick

If anyone is interested in this forthcoming Conference: "This is mainly in the area of cancer, but I am looking at how we have reached a situation where...

If anyone is interested in this forthcoming Conference: "This is mainly in the ...

shaws

Administrator•7 years ago

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NDT dose, help! I am at a loss .

Hi! New here. First forgive any grammar/spelling errors as English is not my first language. I suffer from hypothiroidism since I was 34 now 42, always took...

Hi! New here. First forgive any grammar/spelling errors as English is not my fir...

Marie0606

•7 years ago

18 Replies

New Here, first post, quite hopeless

I am cutting and pasting from the FB. FTPO T3 only page. I apologize if this is not ok. Too unwell to redo. This gives some history and will post latest labs...

I am cutting and pasting from the FB. FTPO T3 only page. I apologize if this is...

Kcdb

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Thyroid issue

I have under active thyroids and have been on 50 daily for about a year now and in August 2017 all my bloods were good and in range. I had a blood test...

I have under active thyroids and have been on 50 daily for about a year now and ...

farrantino11

•7 years ago

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Lloyds Pharmacy closes 190 stores, blaming government

Potentially important for many here. I'd point out, though, that they have only recently (in 2015) taken over the Sainsbury pharmacies. We have to ask how...

Potentially important for many here. I'd point out, though, that they have onl...

helvella

Administrator•7 years ago

6 Replies

Looking to get T3

OCT 17 TSH 6.2 (0.2 - 4.2) Free T4 13.9 (12 - 22) Free T3 2.6 (3.1 - 6.8) Hi new here looking to get T3 based on above results. Taking 200mcg levo which I...

OCT 17 TSH 6.2 (0.2 - 4.2) Free T4 13.9 (12 - 22) Free T3 2.6 (3.1 - 6.8) Hi ne...

Sofia1213

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Do u all think i need t3? Will i be able to tolerate levo with a little t3?

So i have an endo appointment on thursday and need help in what to say to try and be given t3, iv been on levo 9 years and was ok for 9 years but then my...

So i have an endo appointment on thursday and need help in what to say to try an...

ThyroidObsessed

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Help for my sister

I am new and trying to get help for my sister. She was diagnosed hypothyroid 2013 and only ever felt right on the addition of T3 to her levo. She feels that...

I am new and trying to get help for my sister. She was diagnosed hypothyroid 201...

Anna_Li

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Vitamin D3 loading doses with K2-MK7 and magnesium

Maybe a silly question or maybe not. If I'm taking loading doses of vitamin D3 once a week do I need to take vitamin K2 and magnesium only on the day when D3...

Maybe a silly question or maybe not. If I'm taking loading doses of vitamin D3 o...

Gr8Nica

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Advice on what to ask Dr

I hope that soon I will get an appointment with the only specialist in my area. I am not sure what to ask. I quit smoking after 40 years July 23 after 3-4...

I hope that soon I will get an appointment with the only specialist in my area....

MAB5

•7 years ago

14 Replies

GP won't increase

I am 31 and new here, diagnosed hypothyroid 2011, why won't GP increase my dose of levothyroxine? Oct 2017 (100mcg) TSH 9.1 (0.2 - 4.2) Free T4 12.9 (12 -......

I am 31 and new here, diagnosed hypothyroid 2011, why won't GP increase my dose ...

JEC8

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Quick antibiotics question

Hey, so I'm on week two of trying to heal my leaky gut and I think I'm doing a good job and I have overnight developed an outer ear infection. (Back of my ear...

Hey, so I'm on week two of trying to heal my leaky gut and I think I'm doing a g...

wowserclo

•7 years ago

5 Replies

TSH 4.96 and Free T4 11.9

So my daughter 36 - latest test (UK) was TSH 4.96 and Free T4 11.9. They say this is normal - no action. She is egausted all the time, can't lose weight etc...

So my daughter 36 - latest test (UK) was TSH 4.96 and Free T4 11.9. They say th...

Slosh

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Urgent Low T3 at 2. but heartbeat 120 bpm in hospital

This is really urgent please. My 93 year old Mum had a flu jab about 5 days ago. All ok before then. She got a UTI 2 days ago and then had a fall. Waited 4...

This is really urgent please. My 93 year old Mum had a flu jab about 5 days ago...

Dramlouie

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Waiting for the arrival of my supply of T3 - advice on dose please.

I had a TT in Jan 2013 I have just got more and more poorly. Complete exhaustion, breathlessness, pains - particularly lets and hips, anxiety, depression,...

I had a TT in Jan 2013 I have just got more and more poorly. Complete exhaustio...

France1

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Advice and help please

t3 t4 I really dont understand these terms. I there something i could do to lose more weight.At slimming World I have managed to lose 1 stone 12 pounds but...

t3 t4 I really dont understand these terms. I there something i could do to los...

trishy49

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Dr Darshi Sivakumaran, Kingston Hospital

Hi, Any of you know the endocrinologist Darshi Sivakumaran at Kingston Hospital? I'd like some feedback please. Thanks.

Hi, Any of you know the endocrinologist Darshi Sivakumaran at Kingston Hospital...

MaiteFrench

•7 years ago

2 Replies

I am new here, what is processed glandular concentrate

What is processed glandular concentrate and how it is used to treat hypothyroidism, and what is the difference it has with natural desiccated thyroid ( NDT )

What is processed glandular concentrate and how it is used to treat hypothyroidi...

Amr12

•7 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for October 2017

Can I do anything more?

Ft3 3,6 pg/ml, rt3 155,9 pg/ml

But we don't know your FT4...

Case Study Needed for Popular Women's Magazine

Any good Doctor/endo in Belfast area

Weight gain on Levothyroxine & HRT?

Newly diagnosed and struggling

Confused? help

Stopped taking T4 PLEASE HELP

October test results

AZWobbly from ataxia joins the hypothyroid group

No T3 and weight gain

Dr Malcolm Kendrick

NDT dose, help! I am at a loss .

New Here, first post, quite hopeless

Thyroid issue

Lloyds Pharmacy closes 190 stores, blaming government

Looking to get T3

Do u all think i need t3? Will i be able to tolerate levo with a little t3?

Help for my sister

Vitamin D3 loading doses with K2-MK7 and magnesium

Advice on what to ask Dr

GP won't increase

Quick antibiotics question

TSH 4.96 and Free T4 11.9

Urgent Low T3 at 2. but heartbeat 120 bpm in hospital

Waiting for the arrival of my supply of T3 - advice on dose please.

Advice and help please

Dr Darshi Sivakumaran, Kingston Hospital

I am new here, what is processed glandular concentrate

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