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Hair and sleep loss

Hi. I’ve been on 75mg Levo for several yearsh now. We have a family history of hypothyroidism. My mother had Hashimoto’s. I’ve been trundling along and not...

Hi. I’ve been on 75mg Levo for several yearsh now. We have a family history of h...

Joceb

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Info about T3

Could someone who is taking T3 only tell me if I need T3, where I can get it?

marin5

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Possible secondary hypothyroidism (Levels are standard not metric).

I just had my labs checked, my TSH is 0.479 uIU/mL Range - 0.450-5.330 uIU/mL My T4 is 0.95 ng/dL Range - 0.61-2.00 ng/dL. With a TSH that low I would expect...

I just had my labs checked, my TSH is 0.479 uIU/mL Range - 0.450-5.330 uIU/mL My...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Finally Feeling Some Relief from Heavy Head

To give others hope: I am now at about four weeks on 88 mcgs of Tirosint, having worked up from a starting dose of 13 mcgs beginning in April of this year....

To give others hope: I am now at about four weeks on 88 mcgs of Tirosint, havin...

thyroidrose

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Thoroid&Candida&Leaky Gut

Hi, I am 34 year old male. Having several food intolerances, candida test was positive from stool and from oral as well. Having low grade fever each day....

Hi, I am 34 year old male. Having several food intolerances, candida test was ...

Zsolt

•6 years ago

4 Replies

NHS and TPO antibodies

Hi I am just wondering if anyone knows why the NHS are hesitant to recognise tpo antibodies in treating thyroid issues. My GP seems to brush off the antibodies...

Hi I am just wondering if anyone knows why the NHS are hesitant to recognise tpo...

Whitney2017

•6 years ago

11 Replies

RT3

All Does anyone have any knowledge of RT3? I have had my thyroid stats taken again (details below) but I am a little confused by my RT3 position. The details...

All Does anyone have any knowledge of RT3? I have had my thyroid stats taken aga...

High_Valour

•6 years ago

9 Replies

New member, confused.com!

Hi I am 36 and have been taking levothyroxine for 10years. My TSH since 2014 has been low, free T4 within range, free T3 mostly low. I have just had some...

Hi I am 36 and have been taking levothyroxine for 10years. My TSH since 2014 has...

Slappiduck

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Dessicated Thyroid

Hi Im very very new, not sure if I should be at a certain place for a certain thread but sure I will be directed if I have gone wrong: :-) I have been taking...

Hi Im very very new, not sure if I should be at a certain place for a certain th...

MichaB

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Video Showing Finger Prick Test

Many blood tests can be done by ourselves......sometimes HAVE to be done that way. This video shows how. http://youtu.be/rxGIbHunHT8

Many blood tests can be done by ourselves......sometimes HAVE to be done that wa...

Heloise

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Conspiracy?!! Disastrous visit to the GP today

Hi, Went to the GP with my results re Low T4, normal TSH. Lots of you suggested that I mention central hypothyroidism and ask for medication. I went armed with...

Hi, Went to the GP with my results re Low T4, normal TSH. Lots of you suggested ...

Vicm78

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Which Endocrinologist to see...

Hi, I have ‘normal’ range of all thyroid hormones, as of April and the limited ones the GP did in November. I have had antibodies for 28 years and they’re now...

Hi, I have ‘normal’ range of all thyroid hormones, as of April and the limited o...

Red63

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Hashimotos and supplements

Hello all. I've been doing my research on supplements that I can take to support my thyroid function, but also to reduce my tpo antibodies. I currently...

Hello all. I've been doing my research on supplements that I can take to support...

Whitney2017

•6 years ago

8 Replies

THYROID ULTRA SOUND, ANYONE ?

I was diagnosed 12 years ago (hypo) and since, Hashimotos. This has been a real struggle, and despite giving up gluten and other things, every week I seem to...

I was diagnosed 12 years ago (hypo) and since, Hashimotos. This has been a real...

Daffers123

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Letter from endo cancelling my appointment

Hi But much really, the gp finally referred me then must have written to endo about me and the reply letter is, your patient is fine and the problem must lie...

Hi But much really, the gp finally referred me then must have written to endo ab...

Jeppy

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Wishing Everyone a Happy Christmas and Good Health For 2018

Happy Christmas everyone, A big thank to all you lovely kind people on here that have helped me with my questions over the last few months.' My NY resoloution...

Happy Christmas everyone, A big thank to all you lovely kind people on here that...

Annealise

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Results cont..

Sorry sent that before I'd finished! So hes agreed to put to 100 as I complained of still not feeling right nausea tiredness lump in throat pain in back feet...

Sorry sent that before I'd finished! So hes agreed to put to 100 as I complain...

Fox78

•6 years ago

8 Replies

glad i joined

i have been taking thyroxine for the past 20 years,have seen 2 maybe 3 endos and god knows how many gps and have never been told the following take 1st thing...

i have been taking thyroxine for the past 20 years,have seen 2 maybe 3 endos and...

deelcee

•6 years ago

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Results

Had results back today Tsh was in range at 1.83 (0.27-4.2) I asked if the GP would put upto 100 as I'm currently on 75 I think he was reluctant but has...

Had results back today Tsh was in range at 1.83 (0.27-4.2) I asked if the GP w...

Fox78

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Test results, lots of numbers - insights please

NB: I realise it's nearly Xmas - I won't take any action (except online) until next week, more likely January. So please tell me if I should bring this...

NB: I realise it's nearly Xmas - I won't take any action (except online) until n...

muddlemand

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Tired legs that feel as if made of lead and a sense of collapsing.

Hi, diagnosed as hypothyroid nearly 3 years ago. I'm on 75mg of levothyroxine and taking ferrous sulphate as low on iron in my last blood test. My question is...

Hi, diagnosed as hypothyroid nearly 3 years ago. I'm on 75mg of levothyroxine an...

Catyjess

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Sweetness without guilt.

Since I posted about reducing calories in carb rich foods, I though I may as well add a note about natural sweeteners. It was with great joy that I...

Since I posted about reducing calories in carb rich foods, I though I may as wel...

undine2006

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Merry Christmas and Thank You!

Hope that everyone has a peaceful, happy and healthy time. Thank you to everyone that works front of house and behind the scenes to keep the questions and...

Hope that everyone has a peaceful, happy and healthy time. Thank you to everyone...

cwill

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Results

I’ve been on 75 mcg thyroxine for last 5 weeks my blood results are Tsh 2.6 (0.35-5) T4 16.1 (9-24) T3 5.7 (3.5-6.5) My tsh has risen from 2.16 to 2.6 my endo...

I’ve been on 75 mcg thyroxine for last 5 weeks my blood results are Tsh 2.6 (0.3...

flo-jo100

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Glucose tolerance test results???

Hi does anyone know how to interpret a glucose tolerance test because it’s really confusing me! I had a 4hour OGTT, this was done purely because my blood...

Hi does anyone know how to interpret a glucose tolerance test because it’s reall...

Emyloulou

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Advice re blood test results please!

TSH 0.02 (0.3 - 3.94) Below range Free T4 7.1 (12.3 - 20.2) Below range Free T3 12.6 (3.7 - 6.7) Above range Partial thyroidectomy with a goitre removel...

TSH 0.02 (0.3 - 3.94) Below range Free T4 7.1 (12.3 - 20.2) Below range Free T...

lainey03

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Strange blood results

What does it mean if your tsh is suppressed at 0.16 and your t4 has dropped to low (12) but within range. On 75mg of levo thyroxine Thanks

What does it mean if your tsh is suppressed at 0.16 and your t4 has dropped to l...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Help please bloodtests

Latest results on 125mcg t4 and 12.5t3 Tsh *<0.005 mIU/L 0.27 - 4.20 FREE THYROXINE *23.3 pmol/L 12.00 - 22.00 TOTAL...

Latest results on 125mcg t4 and 12.5t3 Tsh *<0.005 mIU/L 0.27 - 4....

Clara9

•6 years ago

11 Replies

High Cortisol Result - any advice would be gratefully received !

Hi - seeing a Fantastic Endo in Brighton ... He has just put me on a combined therapy of 125 levo and 12.5 mg of T3 twice a day ( so 25mg a day in total )... I...

Hi - seeing a Fantastic Endo in Brighton ... He has just put me on a combined th...

cazza1001

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Joint pain with Actavis

Hi! I'm here again. Just wanted to ask if anyone has had problems with Levothyroxine when changed to another brand. I was initially put on 25 mcg Wockhardt...

Hi! I'm here again. Just wanted to ask if anyone has had problems with Levothyro...

Caroline888

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for December 2017

Hair and sleep loss

Info about T3

Possible secondary hypothyroidism (Levels are standard not metric).

Finally Feeling Some Relief from Heavy Head

Thoroid&Candida&Leaky Gut

NHS and TPO antibodies

RT3

New member, confused.com!

Dessicated Thyroid

Video Showing Finger Prick Test

Conspiracy?!! Disastrous visit to the GP today

Which Endocrinologist to see...

Hashimotos and supplements

THYROID ULTRA SOUND, ANYONE ?

Letter from endo cancelling my appointment

Wishing Everyone a Happy Christmas and Good Health For 2018

Results cont..

glad i joined

Results

Test results, lots of numbers - insights please

Tired legs that feel as if made of lead and a sense of collapsing.

Sweetness without guilt.

Merry Christmas and Thank You!

Results

Glucose tolerance test results???

Advice re blood test results please!

Strange blood results

Help please bloodtests

High Cortisol Result - any advice would be gratefully received !

Joint pain with Actavis

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