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Endo thinks I haven't been taking my medication

Hi I am new and diagnosed hypothyroid 4 years ago, my endo has been saying he doesn't think I've been taking my medication. I take 150mcg Levothyroxine and my...

Hi I am new and diagnosed hypothyroid 4 years ago, my endo has been saying he do...

Dinahj

•6 years ago

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**normal, no action?? 😧 now with ranges!

Hi everyone, Hopefully you can help, these are my latest blood test results and wondered what you make of them..... TSH = 4.4 miu/L (0.30 - 5.00) Free T4 = 11...

Hi everyone, Hopefully you can help, these are my latest blood test results and ...

Secretsquirrel46

•6 years ago

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When to take blood tests and what to test for?

Hi all I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on when is the best time would be to have my bloods taken, to determine accurately what my thyroid and vit...

Hi all I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on when is the best time wo...

SAUK

•6 years ago

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Hypo to hyper following accident

Mein a few seconds Following a bad cycling accident and horrific opioid drugs for pain my thyroid has shifted from hypo into hyper and I am having insomnia,...

Mein a few seconds Following a bad cycling accident and horrific opioid drugs fo...

Gcstewart

•6 years ago

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Recommended Endocrinologist

Could anyone please recommend a good endocrinologist (can be private) in Southampton or Hampshire? This is for my mother who has hyperthyroidism. Thank you

Could anyone please recommend a good endocrinologist (can be private) in Southam...

Zilbel

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Unusual Thyroid symptoms? Am I alone?

Hello everyone I have recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto's and currently on low dose synthroid. I have been symptomatic for years with EVERY SINGLE SYMPTOM...

Hello everyone I have recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto's and currently on ...

Nicole1027

•6 years ago

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Differed between the two Levo drugs

Hi Can anyone tell me the difference between Levo Actavis and Levo Sodium by Mercury Pharma. It's just that I was prescribed the Levo Actavis 50mg for two...

Hi Can anyone tell me the difference between Levo Actavis and Levo Sodium by Mer...

jupiterconjunct

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Best time of month to take cortisol saliva test?

Can the cortisol saliva test be taken at any time of the month? I was planning on taking the test this Sunday but realised i will be menstruating. Will this...

Can the cortisol saliva test be taken at any time of the month? I was planning o...

Innersmile12

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Ferritin and Thyroid

If my hypothyroidism is subclinical and my ferritin is still too low, could increasing my ferritin help to keep me from having to take thyroid meds? I struggle...

If my hypothyroidism is subclinical and my ferritin is still too low, could incr...

lcsnow21

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Hypothyroidism band dentist

Hello Everyone. I’m new. I just had 2teeth pulled on the 31st and just was reading about being careful. I had no clue. I did not get the numbing with...

Hello Everyone. I’m new. I just had 2teeth pulled on the 31st and just was ...

Latoyakj

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid antibodies

TPO ANTIBODIES 990.5 (<34) TSH 6.2 (0.2 - 4.2) FREE T4 11.5 (12 - 22) FERRITIN 7 (15 - 150) FOLATE 2.2 (4.6 - 18.7) VITAMIN B12 136 (180 - 900) VITAMIN D 16.3...

TPO ANTIBODIES 990.5 (<34) TSH 6.2 (0.2 - 4.2) FREE T4 11.5 (12 - 22) FERRITIN 7...

Lily7778

•6 years ago

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Bloods in the morning

Hi, I was hoping for some advice re my bloods tomorrow. I take my Levo at night and was wondering if I don't take it tonight before bloods is it ok to miss a...

Hi, I was hoping for some advice re my bloods tomorrow. I take my Levo at night ...

wowserclo

•6 years ago

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Thyroid results very worried

I am wondering what these results mean and what my GP will be doing about them tomorrow? TPO antibody 770 (<34) TSH 33.4 (0.2 - 4.2) Free T4 10.1 (12 - 22)...

I am wondering what these results mean and what my GP will be doing about them t...

Kazke

•6 years ago

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**normal, no action?? 😧

Hi everyone, Hopefully you can help, these are my latest blood test results and wondered what you make of them..... TSH = 4.4 miu/L Free T4 = 11 pmol/L TPO...

Hi everyone, Hopefully you can help, these are my latest blood test results and ...

Secretsquirrel46

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Worried about endo appointment

Hi, I am new and I am worried about my upcoming endo appointment which is next week. Basically this endo shouted at me for having thyrotoxic results and...

Hi, I am new and I am worried about my upcoming endo appointment which is next w...

J2202

•6 years ago

17 Replies

How long until Vitamin D supplements work?

How long until Vitamin D supplements work? I have been taking 5000iu a day, I don't feel very improved. Also taking Vitamin K.

How long until Vitamin D supplements work? I have been taking 5000iu a day, I do...

Inaquandary

•6 years ago

33 Replies

Carbimazole in pregnancy

Hi All, I am really struggling to enjoy my pregnancy as I can't shake the idea that something could be wrong with my baby because of my Graves'...

Hi All, I am really struggling to enjoy my pregnancy as I can't shake the idea t...

Joeyjojo

•6 years ago

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Ferritin etc

Ferritin 12 (15 - 150) Folate 2.32 (2.50 - 19.50) Vitamin B12 197 (180 - 900) Vitamin D 23.8 Feedback please thanks for reading

Ferritin 12 (15 - 150) Folate 2.32 (2.50 - 19.50) Vitamin B12 197 (180 - 900) Vi...

Redvelvet

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Dairy and Thyrotoxicosis

Dairy intolerant for 50 + years, thyroid cancer 35 years ago. when I eat any form of dairy I become thyrotoxicosis. only found this out 7 years ago when I...

Dairy intolerant for 50 + years, thyroid cancer 35 years ago. when I eat any for...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Suppressed TSH, GP wants to reduce

Is this correct? Still having hypo symptoms and diagnosed hypothyroid 2012 taking 150mcg levo thankyou TSH 0.02 (0.2 - 4.2) FREE T4 20.8 (12 - 22)

Is this correct? Still having hypo symptoms and diagnosed hypothyroid 2012 takin...

Blue890

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Where can I find studies to show why it's hard to lose weight with UAT?

Does anybody have any links to studies or evidence from a reliable source to explain why people with UAT find it neigh on impossible to lose weight? My...

Does anybody have any links to studies or evidence from a reliable source to exp...

Justliloldme

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Vitamin and mineral levels

Hi I have adrenal insufficiency and told I have Hashimotos could I have advice on vitamin and mineral levels please FOLATE 2.1 (2.5 - 19.5) FERRITIN 16 (30 -...

Hi I have adrenal insufficiency and told I have Hashimotos could I have advice o...

Nishac

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Blood test results - advice please

Hello again forum. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in Sept this year, and as mentioned in an earlier post the GP I saw at that time said my bloods couldn't...

Hello again forum. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in Sept this year, and as...

Tasker

•6 years ago

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1st 8 week check up

Have been taking 50mcg for 8 weeks now , Had fasted bloods done on Monday including no Levothyroxine for 24 hours and have appointment with gp on Friday to go...

Have been taking 50mcg for 8 weeks now , Had fasted bloods done on Monday includ...

Mitch70

•6 years ago

11 Replies

First post

Hi advice please do I have Hashimotos TPO ANTIBODIES 279.5 (<34)

Soranya

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Confused by results

Hello! I'm a little confused with recent results (I was diagnosed with Hashimoto 1.5yrs ago) On 10 Sept my TSH was 0.05 and I was on 75mcg Levothyroxine...

Hello! I'm a little confused with recent results (I was diagnosed with Hashimot...

Peachy4130

•6 years ago

6 Replies

2nd blood test results

Just had my 2nd gp appt after my new bloods last week. I've been on 50mcg Levothyroxine now for 3mths, and 600mcg Ferritin a day. My results are TSH - 2.79...

Just had my 2nd gp appt after my new bloods last week. I've been on 50mcg Levoth...

Thyroidprobs

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Iodine deficiency

Just read the letter the endo sent to my gp. Says he wonders if i have iodine deficiency. Told me to continue to supplement iodine. Says all thyroid are...

Just read the letter the endo sent to my gp. Says he wonders if i have iodine d...

Jump1

•6 years ago

42 Replies

Endo says I have anxiety

New here why would endo say this please and when can I expect symptoms to improve on 50mcg levo diagnosed 2014 symptoms are tiredness, goitre, hard stool,...

New here why would endo say this please and when can I expect symptoms to improv...

Colagirl86

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Graves

Hi I think I have Graves' disease? TSH 0.03 (0.2 - 4.2) Free T4 22.7 (12 - 22) Free T3 4.8 (3.1 - 6.8) Thanks for advice

Hi I think I have Graves' disease? TSH 0.03 (0.2 - 4.2) Free T4 22.7 (12 - 22) ...

Redvelvet

•6 years ago

13 Replies

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All posts for November 2017

Endo thinks I haven't been taking my medication

**normal, no action?? 😧 now with ranges!

When to take blood tests and what to test for?

Hypo to hyper following accident

Recommended Endocrinologist

Unusual Thyroid symptoms? Am I alone?

Differed between the two Levo drugs

Best time of month to take cortisol saliva test?

Ferritin and Thyroid

Hypothyroidism band dentist

Thyroid antibodies

Bloods in the morning

Thyroid results very worried

**normal, no action?? 😧

Worried about endo appointment

How long until Vitamin D supplements work?

Carbimazole in pregnancy

Ferritin etc

Dairy and Thyrotoxicosis

Suppressed TSH, GP wants to reduce

Where can I find studies to show why it's hard to lose weight with UAT?

Vitamin and mineral levels

Blood test results - advice please

1st 8 week check up

First post

Confused by results

2nd blood test results

Iodine deficiency

Endo says I have anxiety

Graves

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