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Lab Results. Little confused with the results

I posted on here a few months ago how I thought I was dying because of my Hypo. Anyway today I feel great but my lab results don't show that. Currently taken...

I posted on here a few months ago how I thought I was dying because of my Hypo. ...

Eric1111

•6 years ago

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Vitamin/mineral levels

Please see previous post https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/137091538/lost-my-appetite Dec 2017 Ferritin 15 (15 - 150) iron stopped in May 2016 due to...

Please see previous post https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/137091538/lo...

Bex789

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Antibodies - positive? Negative? Advice please

Thyroid peroxidase antibody 884.3 (<34) Thyroglobulin antibody 1200 (<115 GP says they are outside of positive range. Thanks

Thyroid peroxidase antibody 884.3 (<34) Thyroglobulin antibody 1200 (<115 GP say...

LauraJ95

•6 years ago

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Thyroid results

Thyroid peroxidase antibody 904.5 (<34) Thyroglobulin antibody 773.4 (<115) Thyroid stimulating hormone 9.3 (0.2 - 4.2) Free T4 12.7 (12 - 22) Free T3 3.1...

Thyroid peroxidase antibody 904.5 (<34) Thyroglobulin antibody 773.4 (<115) Thy...

Nads87

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Understanding results?

Hi Everyone, new here. I had a blood test done by Blue Horizon Medicals as suggested by Thyroid UK as I've never trusted my GP practice to give me the...

Hi Everyone, new here. I had a blood test done by Blue Horizon Medicals as sug...

Cazie2

•6 years ago

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Understanding results?

Hi Everyone, new here. I had a blood test done by Blue Horizon Medicals as suggested by Thyroid UK as I've never trusted my GP practice to give me the answers...

Hi Everyone, new here. I had a blood test done by Blue Horizon Medicals as sugge...

Cazie50

•6 years ago

6 Replies

GP says mt TSH is too low.

On reviewing my latest test results my GP has stopped my T4. He says my TSH is too low. I was on 50 mcg T4 and 20 mcg T3. TSH 0.1. mu/L. (0.40-4.00) FT4....

On reviewing my latest test results my GP has stopped my T4. He says my TSH is t...

Magpie100

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Itching!!

Hi guys, my Levo was increased from 75 to 100mg approx 5 months ago. Roughly 2/3 months ago I found myself itching a lot. Mainly the tops of my arms, top of my...

Hi guys, my Levo was increased from 75 to 100mg approx 5 months ago. Roughly 2/3...

Mandy2007

•6 years ago

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Where has the T4 gone?

I took advice from the forum late last year and ordered medicheck tests which I posted in December. After reading lots of very helpful advice and links in...

I took advice from the forum late last year and ordered medicheck tests which I ...

Clover29

•6 years ago

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The missing link between hyper parathyroid and other diseases.

Does hyper para thyroid show a link between other diseases such as hardening of the arteries and calcification of other organs such as the kidneys? Is plaque...

Does hyper para thyroid show a link between other diseases such as hardening of ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Why is my TSH elevated while I don't have Hashi?

First of all, I would like to say that I am NOT on any medication. My TSH has been between 4 and 7 for years. My endo tested for Hash, but that was negative....

First of all, I would like to say that I am NOT on any medication. My TSH has be...

Laura221

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Is it Autism or Hyperthyroidism??

My wee granddaughter is 18 mths old, she had been a yappy wee child since birth. Constantly having very loose bowel movements daily. Doctor told us it was a...

My wee granddaughter is 18 mths old, she had been a yappy wee child since birth....

Belfastfem

•6 years ago

9 Replies

RT3 results - help please

I have had Hashi’s for the past 20 years and a couple of years ago I became the victim of adrenal fatigue and have been working hard to rectify this. I...

I have had Hashi’s for the past 20 years and a couple of years ago I became the ...

Rainbow47

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Sourcing T3

Hi all. I am a doctor and clinical researcher in UK. My girlfriend, currently based in Sweden, but from Germany, was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in early...

Hi all. I am a doctor and clinical researcher in UK. My girlfriend, currently ba...

JT13

•6 years ago

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My 18 mth old granddaughter had a peanut sized lump just left of her Adam’s apple. It’s been there a long time. Thing is she is a big 18 mth

Old far taller than my other 3 yr old granddaughter. When Ivy was born she was a restless baby didn’t sleep very yappy. We were told she had a reflux, my...

Old far taller than my other 3 yr old granddaughter. When Ivy was born she was a...

Belfastfem

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Thyroid antibodies

Thyroid peroxidase antibody 904.5 (<34) Thyroglobulin antibody 773.4 (<115) 30yr old female Symptoms are neck swelling, dry skin, sluggish bowels,...

Thyroid peroxidase antibody 904.5 (<34) Thyroglobulin antibody 773.4 (<115) 30y...

Nads87

•6 years ago

1 Reply

To check glucose level..

To know whether one has diabetes or not ? What test to take in these below mentioned tests... Am confused which one to take among these... Suggest one... Pls...

To know whether one has diabetes or not ? What test to take in these below menti...

Hidden

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Thyroid Blood test

Does hypothyroid blood test result vary if we take blood test at home rather than goin to the lab ?? Kindly reply.....

Does hypothyroid blood test result vary if we take blood test at home rather th...

Hidden

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Chilblains: 100% successful way to treat them without nasty medication required!

My mother recently had a chilblain on her toe, and she immediately did what I had taught her a few years back when I was given the most wonderful advice from a...

My mother recently had a chilblain on her toe, and she immediately did what I ha...

Poppy_the_cat

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Depressed

I really am depressed. 7 years of feeling ill , not feeling any better. Time for anti depressants? Taking 175mcg levo. Dec 2017 TSH 4.55 (0.2 - 4.2) FT4 13.8...

I really am depressed. 7 years of feeling ill , not feeling any better. Time for...

Lnette

•6 years ago

34 Replies

Son TSH of 1.48

Is this ok?

Joanneconnor

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Desperate

I truly am. My Gp refuses to let me have a trial of T3. I know it can be sourced abroad but was wondering where from. I have a referral to an endo but don't...

I truly am. My Gp refuses to let me have a trial of T3. I know it can be source...

Lucretzia

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Pregnancy with hypothyroid

Hi my name is Lauren, I am 32 years old and I am aiming to get pregnant while I still can. What is the recommended cut-off levels for thyroid hormones/TSH when...

Hi my name is Lauren, I am 32 years old and I am aiming to get pregnant while I ...

LaurenC85

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Jaw & tongue numbness update

Since my last post my daughter is experiencing numbness on her chin, temple, forehead and her neck. I can’t remember what I said in my last post but 2 trips...

Since my last post my daughter is experiencing numbness on her chin, temple, for...

t3rcam

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Newly diagnosed!

Hi all, I am newly diagnosed hypothyroid and I am here to ask, how long will it take for me to feel better on 50mcg levothyroxine? I was prescribed this as...

Hi all, I am newly diagnosed hypothyroid and I am here to ask, how long will it ...

pisces112

•6 years ago

15 Replies

I feel like giving up

No matter what I do I never feel or get any better. Diagnosed hypothyroid 6 years ago. Current dose 100mcg levo. Symptoms below Bloating and trapped wind...

No matter what I do I never feel or get any better. Diagnosed hypothyroid 6 year...

tania07

•6 years ago

40 Replies

Please help

Diagnosed 2012 with hypothyroidisim. I feel really ill with heavy periods, dry skin, constipation, hair loss, feeling cold, low heart rate, chest pain,...

Diagnosed 2012 with hypothyroidisim. I feel really ill with heavy periods, dry s...

poppy890

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Levothyroxine

I want to change my levothyroxine from Teva back to Actavis. I haven't yet made my endo aware of this because the problems I have had with Teva did not come...

I want to change my levothyroxine from Teva back to Actavis. I haven't yet made ...

clairebenett

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Endo questioning my compliance

Hi why would my endo do this please? He says he doubts I am taking my levothyroxine every day and is not increasing my dose because of this. Please advise....

Hi why would my endo do this please? He says he doubts I am taking my levothyrox...

LauraJ95

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Stopping levothyroxine

I am new and endo wants me to stop levothyroxine based on symptoms of sweats, tremor, insomnia, pins and needles, tiredness, weight loss. Diagnosed 2013 with...

I am new and endo wants me to stop levothyroxine based on symptoms of sweats, tr...

Ivia

•6 years ago

67 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2018

Lab Results. Little confused with the results

Vitamin/mineral levels

Antibodies - positive? Negative? Advice please

Thyroid results

Understanding results?

Understanding results?

GP says mt TSH is too low.

Itching!!

Where has the T4 gone?

The missing link between hyper parathyroid and other diseases.

Why is my TSH elevated while I don't have Hashi?

Is it Autism or Hyperthyroidism??

RT3 results - help please

Sourcing T3

My 18 mth old granddaughter had a peanut sized lump just left of her Adam’s apple. It’s been there a long time. Thing is she is a big 18 mth

Thyroid antibodies

To check glucose level..

Thyroid Blood test

Chilblains: 100% successful way to treat them without nasty medication required!

Depressed

Son TSH of 1.48

Desperate

Pregnancy with hypothyroid

Jaw & tongue numbness update

Newly diagnosed!

I feel like giving up

Please help

Levothyroxine

Endo questioning my compliance

Stopping levothyroxine

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