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Comment on blood test please

Due to the problem with RLC labs , I have been taking Thiroyd for approximately approx three months . I swapped like for like e.g. three grains . I TSH...

Due to the problem with RLC labs , I have been taking Thiroyd for approximately ...

Pinkpeony

•6 years ago

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Tips for my endo appointment

I finally have another appointment with an endocrinologist, the first was 25 years ago when I was diagnosed as a teenager. What I'm hoping to achieve is a...

I finally have another appointment with an endocrinologist, the first was 25 yea...

Ordinary39

•6 years ago

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Newbie

Hi, I'm new to this site. I'm male, 40 years old, and diagnosed with hypothyroidism in December 2017. I am glad I found this place and I feel very alone with...

Hi, I'm new to this site. I'm male, 40 years old, and diagnosed with hypothyroid...

Adz9

•6 years ago

9 Replies

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If getting RT3 tested on its own, do the same rules apply? (i.e. doing test 8am & not taking thyroid meds 24 hrs beforehand).

Thanks!

Emily78

•6 years ago

6 Replies

A bit about me

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site, and so far I'm glad I found it. There appears to be some very knowlegable people using the site, and some of the info has...

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site, and so far I'm glad I found it. There appears...

Steve79

•6 years ago

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Optimal level of iron?

Hi I'm new and trying to find out why I have heavy periods. Back in 2004 I had one so bad I had to take the day off work due to disabling cramps and clotty...

Hi I'm new and trying to find out why I have heavy periods. Back in 2004 I had o...

Amb6

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Armour thyroid

I am looking for a way to buy armour thyroid in england

Rockingdog54

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Blood results

Here are my recent blood results, doctor says they are normal - your thoughts please:- Serum Ferritin - 34 (10 - 291) Serum B12 - 249 (160 - 1000) Serum folate...

Here are my recent blood results, doctor says they are normal - your thoughts pl...

Anrol1960

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Latest results

Latest results MilpolMilpol 6 hours ago 0 Replies Please can someone advise on my latest results. I’m on 100 mcg of Levothyroxine but really don’t feel any...

Latest results MilpolMilpol 6 hours ago 0 Replies Please can someone advise on ...

Milpol

•6 years ago

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When is the right time to change treatment?

Hello all, As the title says, when is the right time to discuss other treatments with my doctor? I was diagnosed with Hashimotos about 2 weeks ago and was put...

Hello all, As the title says, when is the right time to discuss other treatment...

MrWellness94

•6 years ago

5 Replies

How Biotin Impacts your Thyroid Hormone by Suzy Cohen Pharmacist

There was a medical conference held in San Diego California recently and a physician presented a case study about a woman who took a large amount of B vitamin...

There was a medical conference held in San Diego California recently and a physi...

mourneadventurer

•6 years ago

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Vit/min levels

Hi so I have Hashimotos, is 6000iu a good dose to take for vitamin D deficiency? Also iron anaemic but the iron tablets taste awful! I take 5mg folic acid...

Hi so I have Hashimotos, is 6000iu a good dose to take for vitamin D deficiency?...

Kirst8

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Looking for advice/anemia/b12/iron/results

Hi everyone, i have a consultant app tomorrow and have just recieved my most recent blood results, my gp is adament they are fine but they definately are not!...

Hi everyone, i have a consultant app tomorrow and have just recieved my most rec...

Gemstone88

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Looking for supportive endo

Hi I'm new, I have antibodies attacking my thyroid. I saw my gp 2 weeks ago about getting referred to a supportive endo for continuing hypothyroid symptoms on...

Hi I'm new, I have antibodies attacking my thyroid. I saw my gp 2 weeks ago abou...

Liz-C

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Can’t get diagnosed

Could anyone please help me diagnose my problem and help assess my results. Around ten years ago I gained 2.5 stones, had dry skin, depression, miscarriaged...

Could anyone please help me diagnose my problem and help assess my results. Arou...

Rakey67

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Dosages

Hi I am sorry to be dumb but I need to know if I am taking the right amount of D3 as I am confused with the numbers I need maintance dose and on my pot is is...

Hi I am sorry to be dumb but I need to know if I am taking the right amount of D...

Gcart

•6 years ago

7 Replies

what is NDT?

What is NDT

agnesb30

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Newly diagnosed, completely confused!

Hi everyone, I've been recently diagnosed with an overactive thyroid, but don't know much about it, and can't get a follow up appointment for a few weeks. I...

Hi everyone, I've been recently diagnosed with an overactive thyroid, but don't...

Daniigordon

•6 years ago

5 Replies

What's the cost of more visits to endos?

Interesting question asked - https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Lords/2018-01-30/HL5229/...

Interesting question asked - https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/wri...

lynmynott

Partner•6 years ago

5 Replies

Hi I have Hyperthyrodism and recently having difficulty swallowing and voice very croakey. Has anyone had bad pains in boththeir ears? My GP

I have Hyporthyroidism which is not being managered correctly, I am Levothyroxine 75 The symptoms are horendous, with bad ears pains and throat pain and very...

I have Hyporthyroidism which is not being managered correctly, I am Levothyroxin...

bubbatetley

•6 years ago

7 Replies

All test results...could really use some help please for a newbie

Hi here are all test results from diagnosis through to now, with dose changes. Please advise on best plan of action. I am very symptomatic at present, thank...

Hi here are all test results from diagnosis through to now, with dose changes. P...

Kirst8

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Noncompliant daughter

Hi, my daughter is noncompliant with her levothyroxine. She has been getting symptoms of sweats, tremor, insomnia and weight loss and this is confusing her and...

Hi, my daughter is noncompliant with her levothyroxine. She has been getting sym...

Katrinne

•6 years ago

33 Replies

My latest results -

I'm on 100mcg of levothyroxine daily TSH.......0.17 T3...........4.4 T4...........14.4 B12..........690 Folate...... less than 3 - low I'm to go on folic acid...

I'm on 100mcg of levothyroxine daily TSH.......0.17 T3...........4.4 T4...........

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Is my body desperate for more t3 already!!

I started on 3mcg of tiromel t3 3 days ago i take it in the morning with my 75mcg of levo.. but last nite i couldnt sleep because like an uneasy pain in my...

I started on 3mcg of tiromel t3 3 days ago i take it in the morning with my 75mc...

ThyroidObsessed

•6 years ago

13 Replies

T3 please

Hi since I am a poor converter of T4 to T3 may I please be PM'd a source where to get it from. Endo removed my T3 in 2017. It was added to 75mcg levo after...

Hi since I am a poor converter of T4 to T3 may I please be PM'd a source where t...

Rosa18

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Thyroid test results: What do they indicate

Hi, I have had the following symptoms for some time now; dry skin and hair, sensitivity to cold and lethargy. Hence I got my thyroid test done. The results...

Hi, I have had the following symptoms for some time now; dry skin and hair, sen...

shailaja100

•6 years ago

1 Reply

New Post from Dr Kendrick - can we support

The following is a new post from Dr Kendrick - can we support as he suggests: Vendetta – The Tim Noakes affair...

The following is a new post from Dr Kendrick - can we support as he suggests: V...

shaws

Administrator•6 years ago

4 Replies

Vitamin levels

Dec 2017 Folate 3.4 (2.5 - 19.5) taking folic acid for 2 years Ferritin 41 (30 - 400) Vitamin D total 60.2 (50 - 75 suboptimal) taking 800iu D3 for 5 years...

Dec 2017 Folate 3.4 (2.5 - 19.5) taking folic acid for 2 years Ferritin 41 (30 -...

Kimo90

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Kelp’s benefits are not without risk

I am more than happy to accept there are benefits from taking kelp supplements - the research convinced me to add some to my diet - just a low dose of 200mcg /...

I am more than happy to accept there are benefits from taking kelp supplements -...

Danielj1

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Hypothyroidism-strange symptoms??

I’m really struggling. Could really do with some advice! Since being diagnosed with under active thyroid (tsh was 75 and t4 was 1) I have had a hole host of...

I’m really struggling. Could really do with some advice! Since being diagnosed w...

thompsond29

•6 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for February 2018

Comment on blood test please

Tips for my endo appointment

Newbie

If getting RT3 tested on its own, do the same rules apply? (i.e. doing test 8am & not taking thyroid meds 24 hrs beforehand).

A bit about me

Optimal level of iron?

Armour thyroid

Blood results

Latest results

When is the right time to change treatment?

How Biotin Impacts your Thyroid Hormone by Suzy Cohen Pharmacist

Vit/min levels

Looking for advice/anemia/b12/iron/results

Looking for supportive endo

Can’t get diagnosed

Dosages

what is NDT?

Newly diagnosed, completely confused!

What's the cost of more visits to endos?

Hi I have Hyperthyrodism and recently having difficulty swallowing and voice very croakey. Has anyone had bad pains in boththeir ears? My GP

All test results...could really use some help please for a newbie

Noncompliant daughter

My latest results -

Is my body desperate for more t3 already!!

T3 please

Thyroid test results: What do they indicate

New Post from Dr Kendrick - can we support

Vitamin levels

Kelp’s benefits are not without risk

Hypothyroidism-strange symptoms??

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