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Awaiting medichecks results but worried about my GP's reaction about a private test...

Thank you everyone for the advice you gave me...........I ordered a test for a full thyroid screen from Medichecks.com, it arrived last Saturday and I posted...

Thank you everyone for the advice you gave me...........I ordered a test for a f...

tonyturnip01

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Levothyroxine

Hi I have been on levothyroxine for 25 yrs. Dosage 150 mg. I also have atrial fibrillation. 1 year ago after an emergency visit to the ER and overnight stay in...

Hi I have been on levothyroxine for 25 yrs. Dosage 150 mg. I also have atrial fi...

Eileen54

•6 years ago

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Thyroid Test Results

My latest thyroid results were TSH 0.121 (range 0.27 - 4.20) Free T4 21.8 (range 12.00 - 22.00) The doctor rang me to say that I am ‘borderline’ and to...

My latest thyroid results were TSH 0.121 (range 0.27 - 4.20) Free T4 21.8 (ra...

teyris

•6 years ago

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Did anyone have a misdiagnosis before being diagnosed with Hashimoto disease?

Hi and help please, new to HealthUnlocked, A p Post menopausal lady here, suffering from misdiagnosis I think, would love to hear from anyone who might have...

Hi and help please, new to HealthUnlocked, A p Post menopausal lady here, suffer...

ElleOmar

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Does this mean I can't have Hashimoto's?

I am a newbie and found this site by a good luck chance! Had thyroid removed apart from lower left lobe 30 years ago. Does this mean I can't have Hashimoto's?...

I am a newbie and found this site by a good luck chance! Had thyroid removed apa...

patash

•6 years ago

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Hi new here

Hi, I have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis diagnosed in 2014. I was also prescribed Levothyroxine at this time. My endo is against increasing my dose of 175mcg...

Hi, I have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis diagnosed in 2014. I was also prescribed Levo...

KaylaRose

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Need help with results

I just got back my SALIVARY Cortisol test and need help with the results. Little run down I did this test three nights in a row (3 salivary swabs) at roughly...

I just got back my SALIVARY Cortisol test and need help with the results. Littl...

Hidden

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Hypothyroidism- best diet for weight loss

Hi. I am 10 years post thyroid cancer. Unsurprisingly, I have gained weight. What success’ have people had losing weight? Diets, pills etc ? .

Hi. I am 10 years post thyroid cancer. Unsurprisingly, I have gained weight. Wha...

Jsimp

•6 years ago

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Interactive thyroid symptom? Or not

Hello, My toilet habits are quite regular at the min, and have a lot of flatulence which I think might be due to the vitamin c I've been taking just recently,...

Hello, My toilet habits are quite regular at the min, and have a lot of flatule...

jjb1983

•6 years ago

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Do I need supplements or not please?

Ferritin 3 (30 - 400) Folate 0.6 (4.6 - 18.7) Vitamin B12 155 (180 - 900) Vitamin D 4.2 Thank you

Ferritin 3 (30 - 400) Folate 0.6 (4.6 - 18.7) Vitamin B12 155 (180 - 900) Vit...

Sasha8

•6 years ago

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I’m new here! Stop taking Levothyroxine altogether?

My TSH had varied from 8.5 to 6.2 over the last 18 months. I also have the antibodies. Two months ago my GP put me on 25 mcg Levothyroxine. I had a blood test...

My TSH had varied from 8.5 to 6.2 over the last 18 months. I also have the antib...

Dawnjoyce

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Feel very confused - help for newbie please

Hi I am here to ask is it better to improve vitamin and mineral levels first before increasing dose of Levo? I believe I need some help with my supplements, I...

Hi I am here to ask is it better to improve vitamin and mineral levels first bef...

Sasha8

•6 years ago

30 Replies

Hashimoto's - how to get rid of the 'inflammation'

I have come a long way over the last 2 to 3 years. However, having discovered by private blood test in January 2017 that I do have Hashimoto's and not...

I have come a long way over the last 2 to 3 years. However, having discovered b...

marigold22

•6 years ago

44 Replies

GP appointment

Hi I had my GP appointment and I have been told I have autoimmune hypothyroidism. I have been prescribed 50mcg levothyroxine, GP says the hypothyroidism might...

Hi I had my GP appointment and I have been told I have autoimmune hypothyroidism...

ZaraJC

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Recent-ish bloods

Just wondering if any of these are worthy of note? :) (Don't mention the A1c, I know about that - and the HDL/LDL.) October 2017. I was told on the phone that...

Just wondering if any of these are worthy of note? :) (Don't mention the A1c, I ...

muddlemand

•6 years ago

9 Replies

T3 Cream?

Just had a peek on the seller of Unipharma T3 to see if they are still selling, they are but also selling T3 Liothyronine cream. Has anyone heard of this &...

Just had a peek on the seller of Unipharma T3 to see if they are still selling, ...

Shelley1954

•6 years ago

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Dr. J D Barnes

Been sent an appointment to attend endo at Pembury Hospital and wondering if anyone has any experiences.

Been sent an appointment to attend endo at Pembury Hospital and wondering if any...

stig5882

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Correct way of taking Levothyroxine

Hi I'm new. Is the correct way of taking Levothyroxine on an empty stomach with just water and leaving at least an hour before food and 4 hours before...

Hi I'm new. Is the correct way of taking Levothyroxine on an empty stomach with ...

Lou2018

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Help and advice needed for switching from levothyroxine to NDT.

Hello good people, this is my first post on this site so apologies if this particular query has already been answered. I´ve suffered tremendously with...

Hello good people, this is my first post on this site so apologies if this part...

AndyPDD5

•6 years ago

4 Replies

tsh went from 1.89 to 9.35 after being off of T3 for a week! Restarted 5 mg T3 & increase levo from 25-50. T4 was1.0 to 1.15 T3 was 2.8-2.3

Was going back on T3 5 mg and upping the levo 25mg a good start. I have weird anxiety at randon times for 3. -4 hours a day, will this dimish after time? And...

Was going back on T3 5 mg and upping the levo 25mg a good start. I have weird an...

Loriputnam11

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Thyroid

Hi I'm new I had my thyroid tested on 11 Jan as I have a good few symptoms. When do the results usually come back please? Thank you x

Hi I'm new I had my thyroid tested on 11 Jan as I have a good few symptoms. When...

ZaraJC

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Thyroid

Hi ive had bloods taken friday 12th jan 2018 for routine and to test my tsh levels i have been looking up symptoms for underactive thyroid and i have a good...

Hi ive had bloods taken friday 12th jan 2018 for routine and to test my tsh leve...

Nikkijlr

•6 years ago

12 Replies

thydroidectomy

Hi After having my thyroid removed 3 years ago, I have spent the time since then trying to regulate my intake of levothyroxine to give me balance. I am...

Hi After having my thyroid removed 3 years ago, I have spent the time since the...

glennsi

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Anyone got into remission with a vegan diet?

Hi Just wondering has anyone got into remission with a vegan diet? I have been vegetarian for ten years and vegan for a year due to milk and egg allergies. I...

Hi Just wondering has anyone got into remission with a vegan diet? I have been v...

Hidden

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Question about stopping Levo

Hi I am new my name is Lena I was diagnosed hypothyroid in 2012, my GP thinks it would be a good idea for me to stop Levo since I have symptoms of sweating and...

Hi I am new my name is Lena I was diagnosed hypothyroid in 2012, my GP thinks it...

Lenara

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Antibiotics and levothyroxine

how antibiotics effect thyroid?

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Help!! Do i need to be medicated?

Hi all i was wondering if anyone could help me with my thyroid results- i did get a brief comment from a dr from blue horizon but wanted to see if anyone can...

Hi all i was wondering if anyone could help me with my thyroid results- i did ge...

Ivanab

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Newbie with rising antibodies!

Hi I feel like a hypochondriac coming here due to my symptoms of cold hands, sweating, puffy eyes, tiredness, losing hair, constipation, heavy periods, dry...

Hi I feel like a hypochondriac coming here due to my symptoms of cold hands, swe...

Shannenlou

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Sleep????

Hello lovely people, could somebody recommend anything that helps you sleep? For about a month now I've just been awake for hours, and I feel like I've tried...

Hello lovely people, could somebody recommend anything that helps you sleep? Fo...

Bellerin

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Source of NDT and T3

Medichecks blood test in Nov 2017 TSH 2.26 (0.27-4.20) Free Thyroxine 13.3 (12 to 22) T4 75.3 ( 59- 154) Free T3 4.49 (3.10 - 6.80) TGA 198 ( 0-115)...

Medichecks blood test in Nov 2017 TSH 2.26 (0.27-4.20) Free Thyroxine 13.3 (...

delboy25

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2018

Awaiting medichecks results but worried about my GP's reaction about a private test...

Levothyroxine

Thyroid Test Results

Did anyone have a misdiagnosis before being diagnosed with Hashimoto disease?

Does this mean I can't have Hashimoto's?

Hi new here

Need help with results

Hypothyroidism- best diet for weight loss

Interactive thyroid symptom? Or not

Do I need supplements or not please?

I’m new here! Stop taking Levothyroxine altogether?

Feel very confused - help for newbie please

Hashimoto's - how to get rid of the 'inflammation'

GP appointment

Recent-ish bloods

T3 Cream?

Dr. J D Barnes

Correct way of taking Levothyroxine

Help and advice needed for switching from levothyroxine to NDT.

tsh went from 1.89 to 9.35 after being off of T3 for a week! Restarted 5 mg T3 & increase levo from 25-50. T4 was1.0 to 1.15 T3 was 2.8-2.3

Thyroid

Thyroid

thydroidectomy

Anyone got into remission with a vegan diet?

Question about stopping Levo

Antibiotics and levothyroxine

Help!! Do i need to be medicated?

Newbie with rising antibodies!

Sleep????

Source of NDT and T3

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