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Thyroid Advice Please

Hi there, I was diagnosed with Graves disease in 1990 and had a sub total thyroidectomy in 1991 as it was difficult to control with medication. I have never...

Hi there, I was diagnosed with Graves disease in 1990 and had a sub total thyroi...

burtonl

•6 years ago

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Iron deficiency & iron supplementing

Some research coming out of Zurich seems to suggest that iron deficiency anaemia may be corrected quicker with lower dosing and less frequent dosing ie...

Some research coming out of Zurich seems to suggest that iron deficiency anaemia...

Clutter

•6 years ago

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Couldn’t get my results.

Hi all I’d phoned the doctors up to see why my bloods wasn’t back. All I got out of the lady on the phone. Have you rang the endo. She looked on the Hospital...

Hi all I’d phoned the doctors up to see why my bloods wasn’t back. All I got ou...

Haze1975

•6 years ago

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Repeat of a past post from Thyroiduk.org.uk

As many members may think that Thyroiduk is only a Healthunlocked member, I am posting a past post which might be helpful to new members of TUK HU:...

As many members may think that Thyroiduk is only a Healthunlocked member, I am p...

shaws

Administrator•6 years ago

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Help - GP won't diagnose Hashimotos based on elevated TPOAb

Hi folks, I wonder if anyone can help. I posted my blood test results last week and while I currently have 'normal' thyroid results, my thyroid peroxidase...

Hi folks, I wonder if anyone can help. I posted my blood test results last week...

Rosannaclare

•6 years ago

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Is this forum for people from the Republic of Ireland too

I think my mum may need a bit of help. She has never had her blood test results just told she's fine but she's feeling rubbish and now has an abscess that...

I think my mum may need a bit of help. She has never had her blood test results ...

Eimear78

•6 years ago

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T4+T3 combination therapy: is there a true effect?Wilmar M Wiersinga

Paper from Stop the Thyroid Madness facebook page today with a paper on T4/T3 combination therapy. Due to progress in basic and clinical research, we...

Paper from Stop the Thyroid Madness facebook page today with a paper on T4/T3 co...

shambles

•6 years ago

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New gene test Dio2 with Blue Horizon

Has anyone tried this test yet and does it give us the same info as the Regenerous ? pro's and con's please apart from price. Every best wish G

Has anyone tried this test yet and does it give us the same info as the Regenero...

Gillybean1

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Can anyone enlighten me?

Hello all, I had Graves disease a few years ago, not been feeling great lately so had blood tests, all ok usual TSH etc within range apart from...

Hello all, I had Graves disease a few years ago, not been feeling great lately s...

Gravity

•6 years ago

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Newbie

Hi I'm on 100mcg of levo, felt absolutely great on 200mcg levo and 20mcg T3 but endo says I will likely kill myself. Would like to self source. Any advice...

Hi I'm on 100mcg of levo, felt absolutely great on 200mcg levo and 20mcg T3 but...

J338

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid results

Hi When to feel better on 25mcg Levothyroxine please? I was diagnosed with Hashimotos (I think) in 2012. I have been on much higher doses before and my hands...

Hi When to feel better on 25mcg Levothyroxine please? I was diagnosed with Hashi...

Cassi3

•6 years ago

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Lowering dose after gluten free.

According to my test results and symptoms, I definitely was still hypo. I went gluten free about 2 1/2 months ago. I now feel hyper...nervousness and diarrhea...

According to my test results and symptoms, I definitely was still hypo. I went g...

Trina64

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Am I Hashimoto's

I am new here and have just had the results of my first thyroid blood test. I have made an appointment to see a GP next Tuesday. I have tried to the results...

I am new here and have just had the results of my first thyroid blood test. I h...

katwin

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Where do i get started?

Hi Im on 125mg of levo, feeling dreadful. Felt great on 175mg but endo says too dangerous. Endo applied for t3 and I've been denied. So, decided i need to...

Hi Im on 125mg of levo, feeling dreadful. Felt great on 175mg but endo says too ...

jojojo1983

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Graves Disease Blood Results ... and insomnia

My name is Penny and I was diagnosed with graves disease in September 2017 with T4 levels at 42 (9-24) and thryroid Receptor Antibody at 3.6 (0 - 1.9) . I was...

My name is Penny and I was diagnosed with graves disease in September 2017 with...

Pensweetie

•6 years ago

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5htp and thyroxine

Hi, am new to this site but can anybody help me. Is it safe to take 5htp and thyroxine together. So much conflicting information on various websites and my...

Hi, am new to this site but can anybody help me. Is it safe to take 5htp and th...

johanson

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Positive appointment at the endocrinologist...although I think it helps to be informed so thank you to you guys

Hi folks I went to see Dr Tof--c and he asked me about my blood tests and symptoms. He started down the track of 'it could be something else because your...

Hi folks I went to see Dr Tof--c and he asked me about my blood tests and sympto...

Eimear78

•6 years ago

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Confused with blood tests

Hi Can anyone help me with blood test results. Everything is 'normal', I have had adrenals checked and full thyroid back. I am not diagnosed with hypothyroid...

Hi Can anyone help me with blood test results. Everything is 'normal', I have h...

wags72

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Which test?

Hi, I'm looking at taking medicheck blood test only which one? I am hypothyroid.

Hi, I'm looking at taking medicheck blood test only which one? I am hypothyroid...

geegee888

•6 years ago

4 Replies

parkinsons disease

my husband has parkinsons does smoking agrivate it ?

murielgriffiths

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Has anyone any experience with MACA Powder?

Someone has recommended Maca Powder to increase energy levels. Turns out I had some in the cupboard from Aldi I’ve never used. Does anyone have any good...

Someone has recommended Maca Powder to increase energy levels. Turns out I had s...

MissFG

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Hyperthyroidism and gluten, soya dairy free

Hi, I have been following a gluten soy and dairy free diet for around 2 months. My test results state that I do not have celiac but my graves and hashi...

Hi, I have been following a gluten soy and dairy free diet for around 2 months...

Lisa254

•6 years ago

33 Replies

Hashi Flares and T4/T3 Combo

Hi I am currently on 62.5 T4 and quarter of a 5mg T3 pill which equals 6.25 of T3, I was previously on 75mg lactose free T4 Only and have been on T4/T3 combo...

Hi I am currently on 62.5 T4 and quarter of a 5mg T3 pill which equals 6.25 of T...

mistygrey

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Advice

Hi, I would like to know what my body is lacking and which foods are not good for me. I'm 52, taking thyroxine 100mcg. My GP results are: TSH level 0.43. (...

Hi, I would like to know what my body is lacking and which foods are not good fo...

geegee888

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Just curious for those that self medicate...

Hi - those of you (myself inc) that self medicate how do you know you are doing OK? Do you just see what your symptoms are? Do you pay for private blood tests...

Hi - those of you (myself inc) that self medicate how do you know you are doing...

Zuzka1

•6 years ago

34 Replies

dosages.

I have just return to the UK from Greece where I was prescribe Euthyroxin 88mcg... the pharmacist at my new doctors has tried to obtain this dosage but cannot...

I have just return to the UK from Greece where I was prescribe Euthyroxin 88mcg....

Kalamaki

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Pituitary problem?

TPO antibodies 696.5 (<34) TG antibodies 1300 (<115) Thanks

S_Charli

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Advice re T3 please

THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE 3.94 mIU/L 0.27 - 4.20 FREE THYROXINE 17.6 pmol/L 12.00 - 22.00 TOTAL THYROXINE(T4) 96.6 nmol/L 59.00 - 154.00 FREE T3 *2.54 pmol/L...

THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE 3.94 mIU/L 0.27 - 4.20 FREE THYROXINE 17.6 pmol/L 12...

KatherineM_PBC

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Would like some help regarding antibody results

Hi I am new, could I please have interpretation of antibody results? Thyroid peroxidase antibody H 677.3 (<34) Thyroglobulin antibody H 1200 (<115) I am...

Hi I am new, could I please have interpretation of antibody results? Thyroid per...

Zoebc

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Ferritin low end of normal and hypothyroidism

Does anyone have any links to evidence I can show my GP regarding ferritin and hypothyroidism? My ferritin was 29 (10-300) and my GP said because my hb, folate...

Does anyone have any links to evidence I can show my GP regarding ferritin and h...

Slappiduck

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2018

Thyroid Advice Please

Iron deficiency & iron supplementing

Couldn’t get my results.

Repeat of a past post from Thyroiduk.org.uk

Help - GP won't diagnose Hashimotos based on elevated TPOAb

Is this forum for people from the Republic of Ireland too

T4+T3 combination therapy: is there a true effect?Wilmar M Wiersinga

New gene test Dio2 with Blue Horizon

Can anyone enlighten me?

Newbie

Thyroid results

Lowering dose after gluten free.

Am I Hashimoto's

Where do i get started?

Graves Disease Blood Results ... and insomnia

5htp and thyroxine

Positive appointment at the endocrinologist...although I think it helps to be informed so thank you to you guys

Confused with blood tests

Which test?

parkinsons disease

Has anyone any experience with MACA Powder?

Hyperthyroidism and gluten, soya dairy free

Hashi Flares and T4/T3 Combo

Advice

Just curious for those that self medicate...

dosages.

Pituitary problem?

Advice re T3 please

Would like some help regarding antibody results

Ferritin low end of normal and hypothyroidism

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