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Is this suggested increase too high a jump?

I have Hashimoto's and posted on here recently about private consultant suggesting I increase dose from 75mcg to 100/125mcg alternate days. I always understood...

I have Hashimoto's and posted on here recently about private consultant suggesti...

Syd35

•6 years ago

5 Replies

The NHS and Private Test Results

maybe a daft question but does the nhs have to regonise private lab results such as dio2 and cortisol saliva test. my gp hasn't even read mine .

maybe a daft question but does the nhs have to regonise private lab results such...

janisfromrome1

•6 years ago

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Naturethroid

Does anyone know where I could get NatureThroid? It has not been available in Connecticut, USA for a couple of months. My Dr. prescribed Tirosint in the...

Does anyone know where I could get NatureThroid? It has not been available in ...

Lucyd1229

•6 years ago

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Sunny today...yippee!

That's it's, I'm off out into the sunshine (wrapped up of course😉) I hope you fellow members are also able to enjoy it. If nothing else the feel of it on...

That's it's, I'm off out into the sunshine (wrapped up of course😉) I hope you...

Paula101

•6 years ago

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Do I Increase Levo?

I increased my Levo dose from 125mcg to 137.5mcg daily at the end of December and I'm quite confused with my latest blood test results below: TSH - 0.67 (0.27...

I increased my Levo dose from 125mcg to 137.5mcg daily at the end of December an...

Tristy

•6 years ago

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Hyperthyroidism, low B12, raised iron and ALT.

Hi, I had Graves Disease 5 years ago and recovered fairly quickly with carbimazole. My thyroid is over active again so GP has put me back in carbimazole. Low...

Hi, I had Graves Disease 5 years ago and recovered fairly quickly with carbimazo...

Migsy123

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Quantities - Help please

Hi all, I need to top up on my B12, Vit D & Serum Folate following blood test results. I would also like to add in selenium. But how much of each to take? My...

Hi all, I need to top up on my B12, Vit D & Serum Folate following blood test re...

Mandy2007

•6 years ago

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Am I converting right?

My tsh is 6.3, my t4 13.6 and t3 is 4.5 -am I converting alright ? I am still on Levothyroxine 50mcg trying to get closer to ranges they should be

My tsh is 6.3, my t4 13.6 and t3 is 4.5 -am I converting alright ? I am still on...

Ari3

•6 years ago

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Hipothyroid

I have thyroid I ve had it for almost 35 year's and it's getting really bad where I am loosing a lot of weight I hardly eat at all can you give me an adviice

I have thyroid I ve had it for almost 35 year's and it's getting really bad wher...

ramos1949ryv

•6 years ago

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Levo side effects

Hi I have been on thyroxine for 10 years, 100 mcg. Recently have developed awful night sweats that wake me hourly, otherwise I feel well. Has anyone else...

Hi I have been on thyroxine for 10 years, 100 mcg. Recently have developed awful...

Erayne

•6 years ago

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Test results

Hi Would appreciate any diagnostics with my blood test results; Free t3: 4.3 Free t4: 8.2 Tsh: 20.4 Thank you

Hi Would appreciate any diagnostics with my blood test results; Free t3: 4.3 Fr...

Tsh34

•6 years ago

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Thyroid blood test

Got my blood test results back. I've been feeling overly anxious and heart palpitations. I've been put on beta blockers and citalopram. My blood test results...

Got my blood test results back. I've been feeling overly anxious and heart palpi...

lweezie

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Gelatin?

Just read my Euthyrox leaflet after 4 months! (I know - incredibly stupid....) Was surprised to see it contains lactose and Gelatin. Correct me if I'm wrong...

Just read my Euthyrox leaflet after 4 months! (I know - incredibly stupid....) W...

Crete

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Skin ever improves

Does your skin improve once levles get better with Tironsit and T 3

Loriputnam11

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Anxiety

Hypo, thyroxine 100. Any advice to reduce anxiety greatly appreciated.🌻🌻🌻

geegee888

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Recent test results and cracking fingers

I’m on 3 grains of Nature Throid. My latest results are:- TSH 0.232(0.27-4.2) FT4 6 (12-22) FT3 8.70 (3.1-6.8) My Dr is happy with these results and says he’s...

I’m on 3 grains of Nature Throid. My latest results are:- TSH 0.232(0.27-4.2) FT...

Helena877

•6 years ago

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Blood test result - feb 2018

Once again, the last one for this month i hope, i need help to read this. Doctor only said the flagged ones are the aspect i need to improve (been 2 days since...

Once again, the last one for this month i hope, i need help to read this. Doctor...

mhrmzi

•6 years ago

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Seeking guidance on gluten free... how long should I trial it before I know if it isn't helping?

I'm thinking of going gluten free after almost 2 years of failing to be able to lose the 4 stone hashimotos has gifted me, no matter how hard I try! My levels...

I'm thinking of going gluten free after almost 2 years of failing to be able to ...

Kpoll97

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Supplement brand recommendation

Hi guys, I need to find a good supplier of (ideally organic or at least as “natural” as possible) Serum Folate, Vitamin D, Selenium & B12 to top up my low...

Hi guys, I need to find a good supplier of (ideally organic or at least as “natu...

Mandy2007

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Am I converting ok?

I should know but I’m not sure... my doctor said everything was normal but I still feel symptomatic. I have a whole list of results but not sure what to post...

I should know but I’m not sure... my doctor said everything was normal but I sti...

Steni

•6 years ago

9 Replies

After a long time, here to say thank you and sorry for not being here sharing what I’ve learned.

I’m in debt forever to all the selfless people in this site who have helped me to get control back on my life and my health. I always wondered why we just read...

I’m in debt forever to all the selfless people in this site who have helped me t...

Brubru

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Newbie

Hi new friends. I first saw someone about my thyroid over 45 years ago and only once had blood test results that suggested any problem, of all the tf tests. I...

Hi new friends. I first saw someone about my thyroid over 45 years ago and only ...

granny-b

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Advice on thyroid lab readings please

Hi there, I am a 36 year old with underactive thyroid diagnosed two years ago for which I take armour thyroid. I have had two blood tests in the last week the...

Hi there, I am a 36 year old with underactive thyroid diagnosed two years ago fo...

Anna0778

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Latest Blood Test Results

I was diagnosed Hypothyroid 4 years ago. Have since been told I have Hashimotos, which I knew anyway. Had my first encounter with an Endo four weeks ago, which...

I was diagnosed Hypothyroid 4 years ago. Have since been told I have Hashimotos,...

basil-567

•6 years ago

7 Replies

I think I have hypothyroidism/Hashimotos

Hi there, I have Ehlers Danlos 3 (connective tissue disorder) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and other undiagnosed chronic illnesses. I also...

Hi there, I have Ehlers Danlos 3 (connective tissue disorder) and Postural Ort...

alice2800

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Blood-thinning drugs designed to cut stroke risk may actually increase it

The actual medicines concerned are not thyroid medicines. But quite obviously polypharmacy is rife in thyroid patients - whether some of the issues posted here...

The actual medicines concerned are not thyroid medicines. But quite obviously po...

helvella

Administrator•6 years ago

20 Replies

Vitamin K

Hi I know many advise taking Vitamin K when taking Vitamin D supplement but my concern is that the Vitamin K has an effect on blood clotting. As my father died...

Hi I know many advise taking Vitamin K when taking Vitamin D supplement but my c...

lucylocks

•6 years ago

64 Replies

Should I be on medication?

Plasma Free T4 level 13 pmol/L 7.7----15.10 pmol/L Plasma TSH level 3.48 mu/L 0.34-------5.60 mu/L I'm currently on Vitamin D supplement...

Plasma Free T4 level 13 pmol/L 7.7----15.10 pmol/L Plasma TSH level 3.48...

Sotonowl

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Results

Could someone please read my results for me thank you TSH 2.29 0.27-4.20 Free thyroxine 18.7 pmol/l 12.00 -22.00 T4 102.0 nmol/l 59-154 Free t3 2.81 pmol/l...

Could someone please read my results for me thank you TSH 2.29 0.27-4.20 Free ...

Jules2194

•6 years ago

2 Replies

How much blood is needed for Medichecks Thyroid Check Ultravit with rT3?

Some of you may have seen my post from yesterday on Medichecks and having my blood drawn at their partner clinic in London. This is a separate (albeit...

Some of you may have seen my post from yesterday on Medichecks and having my blo...

bell22

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for February 2018

Is this suggested increase too high a jump?

The NHS and Private Test Results

Naturethroid

Sunny today...yippee!

Do I Increase Levo?

Hyperthyroidism, low B12, raised iron and ALT.

Quantities - Help please

Am I converting right?

Hipothyroid

Levo side effects

Test results

Thyroid blood test

Gelatin?

Skin ever improves

Anxiety

Recent test results and cracking fingers

Blood test result - feb 2018

Seeking guidance on gluten free... how long should I trial it before I know if it isn't helping?

Supplement brand recommendation

Am I converting ok?

After a long time, here to say thank you and sorry for not being here sharing what I’ve learned.

Newbie

Advice on thyroid lab readings please

Latest Blood Test Results

I think I have hypothyroidism/Hashimotos

Blood-thinning drugs designed to cut stroke risk may actually increase it

Vitamin K

Should I be on medication?

Results

How much blood is needed for Medichecks Thyroid Check Ultravit with rT3?

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