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Ranges - Check up

Hi there, I was diagnosed in August after going to hospital with hypothyroidism (& anaemia and celiacs...obviously, golden trio). I'm currently on 100mg and...

Hi there, I was diagnosed in August after going to hospital with hypothyroidism...

Mollietho

•7 years ago

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No T3 at Big Research Teaching Hospital SOS

I managed to get my GP to agree that I did need T3/liothyronine and she sent me to an endo last August (2017). I had my dodgy DIO2 test results, handed them...

I managed to get my GP to agree that I did need T3/liothyronine and she sent me ...

marigold22

•7 years ago

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Doctor didn't check my Adrenals before giving me Levothyroxine

Hi - I've been reading a lot lately (on Thyroid UK) about the need to check Adrenal glands before starting levothyroxine. The problem is that my doctor didn't...

Hi - I've been reading a lot lately (on Thyroid UK) about the need to check Adre...

Maxxxx

•7 years ago

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Looking to get T3

Hi I am new I had my T3 stopped last year and my thyroid levels have never stabilised. Dose reduced to compensate. I take 150mcg levo. Diagnosed 2011 and have...

Hi I am new I had my T3 stopped last year and my thyroid levels have never stabi...

Gracie3355

•7 years ago

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T3

Hi all, I am new and diagnosed with Hashimotos a year ago but diagnosed with hypothyroidism 4 years ago. I am having symptoms of fatigue, sluggish bowels,...

Hi all, I am new and diagnosed with Hashimotos a year ago but diagnosed with hyp...

Whitekat

•7 years ago

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OT (ish).... Low transthyretin and high homocysteine

Well first of all my life has gotten so boring I finished this 1500 pieces jigsaw puzzle in five days ... Been on iodine, B12, iron and EAA. Good news is...

Well first of all my life has gotten so boring I finished this 1500 pieces jigsa...

Justiina

•7 years ago

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How much is too much Levothyroxine?

TPO antibodies 2000 (<34) TSH 4.70 (0.27 - 4.20) FT3 3.2 (3.1 - 6.8) FT4 14.8 (12 - 22) Hello I am new and I take 175mcg Levothyroxine. GP and endo won't...

TPO antibodies 2000 (<34) TSH 4.70 (0.27 - 4.20) FT3 3.2 (3.1 - 6.8) FT4 14.8 (1...

Laurakj

•7 years ago

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Ongoing Saga for Increase in Levothyroxine

4 January 2018 TSH 0.04 (0.30- 4.20) FT4 21.7 (12.0 - 22.0) FT3 4.5 (3.1 - 6.8) Serum B12 557 (180 - 640) Serum Folate 5.9 (3.0 - 20.0) All normal - no...

4 January 2018 TSH 0.04 (0.30- 4.20) FT4 21.7 (12.0 - 22.0) FT3 4.5 (3.1 - 6.8...

Hyposucks

•7 years ago

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Question about TSH

I am new when is levothyroxine prescribed for hypothyroid TSH 100.5 (0.2 - 4.2) FT4 10.1 (12 - 22) FT3 3.2 (3.1 - 6.8) Thank you in advance

I am new when is levothyroxine prescribed for hypothyroid TSH 100.5 (0.2 - 4.2...

Zoeyk

•7 years ago

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New diagnosis

I am new and given a new diagnosis of depression/anxiety due to bloods of TSH 4.65 (0.2 - 4.2) FT4 14.5 (12 - 22) FT3 3.3 (3.1 - 6.8) TPO antibody 3470 (<34)...

I am new and given a new diagnosis of depression/anxiety due to bloods of TSH 4...

sad_and_blue

•7 years ago

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Blood pressure raised, GP thinks T3 is causing a problem

So I posted last year about my blood test results, at that point I thought I was still under medicated but my GP thinks I'm over medicated. I argued my case...

So I posted last year about my blood test results, at that point I thought I was...

MrsFitz

•7 years ago

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Not yet diagnosed

What do these results show please TPO antibody 1900 (<34) TSH 33.9 (0.2 - 4.2) FT4 10.5 (12 - 22) Thankyou

What do these results show please TPO antibody 1900 (<34) TSH 33.9 (0.2 - 4.2) F...

Mara_J

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Comments please on my friend’s TSH and T4 results following a surgical removal of thyroid gland.

Can anyone help please...I know someone who recently had her thyroid surgically removed as I believe it was pressing on her oesophagus .. She was , of course ,...

Can anyone help please...I know someone who recently had her thyroid surgically ...

Jollypolly

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Doctor's Best Vitamin D3

Has anyone had experience of this brand of supplement? In Jan 2017 my vit D reading was 63.4nmol/L. I started taking Doctor's Best 5000iu vitamin D3, together...

Has anyone had experience of this brand of supplement? In Jan 2017 my vit D read...

Paulinaann

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Cramp

Hi does anyone get cramp in neck and feet ? Just wondered if it’s something I’ve developed due to my thyroid or not ? I also have heart thumping and my pulse...

Hi does anyone get cramp in neck and feet ? Just wondered if it’s something I’ve...

Sixties123

•7 years ago

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Gluten free what about butter?

What about using the same butter as is used by gluten eaters when you are gluten free?

What about using the same butter as is used by gluten eaters when you are gluten...

Clara9

•7 years ago

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Not yet diagnosed - sent away with antidepressants

Hi everyone! Despite having symptoms suggestive of hypothyroidism (heavy periods, tiredness, brain fog, cold intolerance) my GP has said my symptoms are in my...

Hi everyone! Despite having symptoms suggestive of hypothyroidism (heavy periods...

confused2018

•7 years ago

19 Replies

American Pharmacy stopped trading

For the last 14 years and for 3 before that I have been taking extended release T3. When I left the USA I managed to find an American pharmacy that would...

For the last 14 years and for 3 before that I have been taking extended release ...

JanePound

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Tired of feeling ill!

Hi I am new and diagnosed hypothyroid 2012. I take 150mcg levo and feel terrible with tiredness headaches weight gain feeling cold with sweats. GP won't...

Hi I am new and diagnosed hypothyroid 2012. I take 150mcg levo and feel terrible...

lucylou22

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Help with Blood Tests - Hypothyroid? Hypogonad? Pituitary?

Hi everyone, I've recently been ordering private tests to investigate issues related to chronic fatigue, sexual dysfunction, decreasing athletic performance,...

Hi everyone, I've recently been ordering private tests to investigate issues re...

SKnud

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Results Tracking/Charting Software

Hey Folks, I'm a little new here (and actually on the other side of the Atlantic from the "Mother Country" - Newfoundlander) but I was hoping some...

Hey Folks, I'm a little new here (and actually on the other side of the Atlanti...

Hidden

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Underactive Thyroid

Hello guys!!! I have had a underactive thyroid for many years now and been on thyroxine for around 15 yrs. I’m on 150mg. They treated me with depression at...

Hello guys!!! I have had a underactive thyroid for many years now and been on t...

Scoobyguest

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Test

I have had an independent blood test done for thyroid. I have been taking65mg of Nature-Throid daily but stopped 5 days before the test. I felt very agitated...

I have had an independent blood test done for thyroid. I have been taking65mg o...

cranleigh

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Hashimotos

Hi I am new how is Hashimotos treated I have TPO antibodies 1700 (<34) thank you

Hi I am new how is Hashimotos treated I have TPO antibodies 1700 (<34) thank you...

jelston

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Hypomae

I have been on levothyroxine Sod. for many years, but now I cannot tolerate the side effects, especially the headaches and the buzzing in my left ear. I'm...

I have been on levothyroxine Sod. for many years, but now I cannot tolerate the ...

hypomae

•7 years ago

3 Replies

MMcinerney

Hi I hav'nt posted anything for over year long long journey.had TT ten weeks ago due to thryroidits overactive nodules. At moment takeing 75mcg of...

Hi I hav'nt posted anything for over year long long journey.had TT ten weeks ago...

MMACINERNY

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Blue Horizon lancets for finger prick testing. This morning I attempted to take blood for my 6 monthly check on thyroid and vitamin levels.

The lancets (dark blue with white tip) provided by BH don't seem to pierce the skin deeply enough as I had real problems in extracting any blood. I used all 4...

The lancets (dark blue with white tip) provided by BH don't seem to pierce the s...

crimple

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Given Levothyroxine

Hi I have positive TPO antibodies 8400 (<34) due to thyroid bloods I have received today after calling my GP TSH 8.9 (0.2 - 4.2) Free T4 12.7 (12 - 22) Free...

Hi I have positive TPO antibodies 8400 (<34) due to thyroid bloods I have receiv...

Zetak

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Private thyroid treatment

Can any recommend a private endocrinologist in Lancashire or Mersey side area who deals with combination or alternative thyroid drug. Many thanks

Can any recommend a private endocrinologist in Lancashire or Mersey side area wh...

Karen154

•7 years ago

1 Reply

New to hyper/hypothyroidism

Hi there. I was newly diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism at the end of Nov last year. I started on 20mg of carbimazole, which was then upped to 40mg. Blood tests...

Hi there. I was newly diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism at the end of Nov last year...

sham68

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2018

Ranges - Check up

No T3 at Big Research Teaching Hospital SOS

Doctor didn't check my Adrenals before giving me Levothyroxine

Looking to get T3

T3

OT (ish).... Low transthyretin and high homocysteine

How much is too much Levothyroxine?

Ongoing Saga for Increase in Levothyroxine

Question about TSH

New diagnosis

Blood pressure raised, GP thinks T3 is causing a problem

Not yet diagnosed

Comments please on my friend’s TSH and T4 results following a surgical removal of thyroid gland.

Doctor's Best Vitamin D3

Cramp

Gluten free what about butter?

Not yet diagnosed - sent away with antidepressants

American Pharmacy stopped trading

Tired of feeling ill!

Help with Blood Tests - Hypothyroid? Hypogonad? Pituitary?

Results Tracking/Charting Software

Underactive Thyroid

Test

Hashimotos

Hypomae

MMcinerney

Blue Horizon lancets for finger prick testing. This morning I attempted to take blood for my 6 monthly check on thyroid and vitamin levels.

Given Levothyroxine

Private thyroid treatment

New to hyper/hypothyroidism

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