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Thyroid results

Hi Newbie here TSH 4.01 (0.2 - 4.2) FT4 13.8 (12 - 22) I have symptoms of dry skin, goitre,hard stool, losing hair. I am 27. Diagnosed 2012 Taking 125 levo...

Hi Newbie here TSH 4.01 (0.2 - 4.2) FT4 13.8 (12 - 22) I have symptoms of dry sk...

Annle

•6 years ago

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Newbie with high antibodies

Hi I have high TPO and TG antibodies they are TPO 849.5 (<34) TG 258.3 (<115) I also have memory loss tiredness pins and needles dry skin increase in bloating...

Hi I have high TPO and TG antibodies they are TPO 849.5 (<34) TG 258.3 (<115) I ...

Chlo119

•6 years ago

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Improving

Hello again. I have been on carbimazole 5 mg for 6 weeks a had blood test done 2 days ago. 6 weeks ago, my TSH was 0.09 (0.30-5.00) It is now 1.85. Does that...

Hello again. I have been on carbimazole 5 mg for 6 weeks a had blood test done 2...

Idalmis

•6 years ago

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DI02 test

Is it worth doing this test if taking NDT? The Naturopath says I'm stuck. I'm also having trauma block counseling.

Is it worth doing this test if taking NDT? The Naturopath says I'm stuck. I'm a...

topaz1

•6 years ago

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Should I worry about T3 being above range?

Hello. This is my first post although I have been following for months and have replied to others. Sorry it's a long read. I have been taking self-sourced NDT...

Hello. This is my first post although I have been following for months and have ...

Boshus

•6 years ago

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Liothyronine by TEVA

Hi there. I am new to this site and was interested to read people's comments with regard to the two new Liothyronine manufacturers. I have been using...

Hi there. I am new to this site and was interested to read people's comments wi...

paulaelizabeth

•6 years ago

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Releasing the stigma of mental illness

For those who have not yet heard this podcast this is a huge breakthrough to hear our medical fraternity researching & connecting the link between mental...

For those who have not yet heard this podcast this is a huge breakthrough to hea...

nonconventional

•6 years ago

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Fever on week 2 of cynomel

I started on T3 only 2 weeks ago, slowly titrating up from 12.5mcg to 25 mcg to 37.5 mcg and finally to 50mcg. I felt fine (no jittery side effects or heart...

I started on T3 only 2 weeks ago, slowly titrating up from 12.5mcg to 25 mcg to ...

Queenfoodie

•6 years ago

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Underactive thryoid and memory problems

Hey, I think I have an underactive thyroid and have booked an appointment with the gp. My question is, if its been affecting your long term memory, will...

Hey, I think I have an underactive thyroid and have booked an appointment with t...

Madeau24

•6 years ago

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Hypovitaminosis D. Hashimoto Syndrome

Hi. I am in need of your advice. I´ve been newly diagnosed Hashimoto. My anti-TPO is 749.15. My vitamin D is 15.14. He didn't prescribe me any supplement in...

Hi. I am in need of your advice. I´ve been newly diagnosed Hashimoto. My anti-TP...

crisstine

•6 years ago

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Brand change

The pharmacy switched me to a generic brand after my dosage was uped to .175. After two days of taking new meds. I’ve had extreme pins and needles and some...

The pharmacy switched me to a generic brand after my dosage was uped to .175. Af...

Mattdwill

•6 years ago

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Hi

I am newly registered and here on behalf of my wife to be. She is 32 and diagnosed with underactive thyroid in 2014. She has never felt completely well on...

I am newly registered and here on behalf of my wife to be. She is 32 and diagnos...

Adz_119998

•6 years ago

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Why aren’t we prescribed T3 in Scotland? Only levothyroxine

I asked endo about t3 and said they don’t offer it here. Only levothyroxine. I’m on alternate days with Levo 100mg - 125mg. My antibody test came back well...

I asked endo about t3 and said they don’t offer it here. Only levothyroxine. I’...

1123ayoung

•6 years ago

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Results interpretation needed please

Hi could someone please help me to interpret results for thyroid please? I see GP on Tuesday. ! Serum TSH 6.7 mIU/L (0.2 - 4.2) Serum Free T4 12.7 pmol/L (12 -...

Hi could someone please help me to interpret results for thyroid please? I see G...

Sparklette

•6 years ago

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Blood test results

Hi there, can anyone throw any light on my results? I’m seeing my doc in two weeks time but I’m the meantime I have tried online to find out if my thyroid is...

Hi there, can anyone throw any light on my results? I’m seeing my doc in two wee...

Hallebear

•6 years ago

18 Replies

3 steps before seeing your GP

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42511553 No GP can remonstrate against patients who inform themselves via the internet prior to a consultation with this...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42511553 No GP can remonstrate against patients...

TSH110

•6 years ago

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Results advice please

I had some blood tests done last week and have been told today I am overtly underactive thyroid and I am to start on 50mcg levothyroxine. I have been told I...

I had some blood tests done last week and have been told today I am overtly unde...

Kathelen

•6 years ago

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Yawn, sneeze cough

Hi guys I was diagnosed with thyroid last year and year before with RLS. Went abroad for 3 weeks in aug 2017 and after coming back for two week I experienced...

Hi guys I was diagnosed with thyroid last year and year before with RLS. Went ab...

mrbash

•6 years ago

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I think I have thyroid issues? Not diagnosed

Hi I probably sound like a hypochondriac but I am 18 years old and have symptoms of swollen thyroid, hard stool, feeling cold, dry skin, heavy periods, full...

Hi I probably sound like a hypochondriac but I am 18 years old and have symptoms...

Klairey

•6 years ago

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Thinking I may have a thyroid issue newbie

Hi all, I hate to self diagnose myself but I can't seem to figure out what is wrong and am getting blood tests for thyroid done soon but wanted others...

Hi all, I hate to self diagnose myself but I can't seem to figure out what is wr...

Clebz

•6 years ago

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Hi I am new on here

I am on here to ask is it ok to take time off if you're not feeling well on thyroid meds. My TSH is 6.3 (0.2 - 4.2) and Free T4 12.9 (12 - 22) Free T3 4.0 (3.1...

I am on here to ask is it ok to take time off if you're not feeling well on thyr...

Marie_p

•6 years ago

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17 Year Old Son's Lab Results. Advice Please.

Hi. Looking for advice on my son's blood test results. His GP suggested I take him to an Endocronologist. Scheduled an appointment but the next available...

Hi. Looking for advice on my son's blood test results. His GP suggested I take h...

clairclaire

•6 years ago

2 Replies

T3 and thriving

Roy489

marin5

•6 years ago

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TSH at 12/low iron

Hi everyone, I just got some bloods back and my TSH is still 12 . I’m seeing a specialist in January. My iron is low- can anyone recommend a good iron...

Hi everyone, I just got some bloods back and my TSH is still 12 . I’m seeing a s...

MariaStrawCinar

•6 years ago

8 Replies

T 3 and thriving

Roy489 Roy, I emailed the chemist and hope I hear back soon. How much do I order at a time and how much are they? Do you get 5 mcg of T3? Thank you for your...

Roy489 Roy, I emailed the chemist and hope I hear back soon. How much do I order...

marin5

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Looking for information on thyroid

Hi I am new, looking for information on thyroid please. I had 2 abnormal thyroid readings in the past showing I had high TSH levels and had treatment started....

Hi I am new, looking for information on thyroid please. I had 2 abnormal thyroid...

divastar

•6 years ago

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Husband’s latest blood results- would love an explanation please.

My husband has Hashimoto’s. Weirdly his TSH has risen and at the same time his T4 has also slightly risen. His GP doesn’t know why this would happen and is...

My husband has Hashimoto’s. Weirdly his TSH has risen and at the same time his T...

Kipsy

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Struggling with symptoms

Hi I am new. I am having a lot of trouble with my symptoms of tiredness, aches and pains, loss of concentration,. My TSH is 11.5 (0.2 - 4.2) FT4 10.4 (12 - 22)...

Hi I am new. I am having a lot of trouble with my symptoms of tiredness, aches a...

Abigail9

•6 years ago

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Supplement help please

Hi please see previous post. I am 30 years old and have hypothyroidism with TPO antibodies elevated and undermedicated, also enlarged heart (cardiomegaly)...

Hi please see previous post. I am 30 years old and have hypothyroidism with TPO ...

Lizzie1987

•6 years ago

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Advice on why my TSH is going up on higher levo????

Hi all. I have a question that hopefully someone can answer. I was diagnosed with hypothyrodism in Jan 17' with TSH 71 (1-4) Was put on 25mcg and it dropped...

Hi all. I have a question that hopefully someone can answer. I was diagnosed wi...

SAUK

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for December 2017

Thyroid results

Newbie with high antibodies

Improving

DI02 test

Should I worry about T3 being above range?

Liothyronine by TEVA

Releasing the stigma of mental illness

Fever on week 2 of cynomel

Underactive thryoid and memory problems

Hypovitaminosis D. Hashimoto Syndrome

Brand change

Hi

Why aren’t we prescribed T3 in Scotland? Only levothyroxine

Results interpretation needed please

Blood test results

3 steps before seeing your GP

Results advice please

Yawn, sneeze cough

I think I have thyroid issues? Not diagnosed

Thinking I may have a thyroid issue newbie

Hi I am new on here

17 Year Old Son's Lab Results. Advice Please.

T3 and thriving

TSH at 12/low iron

T 3 and thriving

Looking for information on thyroid

Husband’s latest blood results- would love an explanation please.

Struggling with symptoms

Supplement help please

Advice on why my TSH is going up on higher levo????

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