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Very low ferritin level

Hello, I’m new to the forum and this is my first post. I have been on Levothyroxine 50 for some four years now. But I have been very poorly, exhausted,...

Hello, I’m new to the forum and this is my first post. I have been on Levothyro...

kavqer

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Results help please

Hi all I had an overactive thyroid 4 years ago which was stable after a couple of years on Carbimazole. I've recently moved & the nurse at my new surgery did...

Hi all I had an overactive thyroid 4 years ago which was stable after a couple ...

lisa_59

•7 years ago

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Gave up ALL Meds, feeling better than I have in 4 yrs, despite withdrawal symptoms

At some time on Friday 26th Jan, I decided to quit all my meds. I had been on antidepressants for just over 9 yrs, and diagnosed with hypothyroid in Nov...

At some time on Friday 26th Jan, I decided to quit all my meds. I had been on ...

silverfox13

•7 years ago

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Receptors blocked

I registered with Thyroid UK and HealthUnlocked several months ago and have done everything that has been recommended. Blood test done with Medichecks and...

I registered with Thyroid UK and HealthUnlocked several months ago and have don...

delboy25

•7 years ago

11 Replies

How to take Metaviv and stop levo?

I have been taking 50mcg levo for one year when TSH was 6.8. Now it is 2.8 and I have done a full thyroid panel with medichecks. I want to stop levo and do...

I have been taking 50mcg levo for one year when TSH was 6.8. Now it is 2.8 and I...

Arpeggio

•7 years ago

4 Replies

blood test again

Hi recently had another blood test Tsh.1.25 t4 16 t3 3.33 Of course, doctor says 'normal but i feel so weak my muscles ache and go numb , I know it may be...

Hi recently had another blood test Tsh.1.25 t4 16 t3 3.33 Of course, doctor say...

wendypartridge

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Please can you help with latest results

I have my latest results and I need help to understand I take 50 mcg of T4 and 3/4 of T3. That being about 19 ish mcg I am feeling quite a lot better , in...

I have my latest results and I need help to understand I take 50 mcg of T4 and ...

Gcart

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Thyroid results

Hi I'm new I think I have Hashimotos but not too sure? TG antibodies >4000 (<115) TPO antibodies 998 (<34) TSH 30.5 (0.2 - 4.2) FT4 9.3 (12 - 22) FT3 2.2 (3.1...

Hi I'm new I think I have Hashimotos but not too sure? TG antibodies >4000 (<11...

Luou2

•7 years ago

2 Replies

How to get off Omeprazole

Hi all, I've been on 20mg Omeprazole per day for about 5 years now and would really like to get off it as I'm fairly convinced it's not good for you long term....

Hi all, I've been on 20mg Omeprazole per day for about 5 years now and would rea...

janesp

•7 years ago

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My right ear is warm and hurts to touch

My ear started to hurt yesterday and I went to bed but it still hurts today

TheatreGeek

•7 years ago

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child has said something frighteningly hypo.

My 9 year old did not get out of bed untill 11 this morning and has not felt wellallday. He has been complaining about being too fat all day saying it is...

My 9 year old did not get out of bed untill 11 this morning and has not felt wel...

Hidden

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Hi

I am 19th..I am taking eltroxin 50since about 1year....In last two cheack up my TSH is normal.. Should I take my medicine now?

I am 19th..I am taking eltroxin 50since about 1year....In last two cheack up my ...

Chaity

•7 years ago

1 Reply

The only labs they did....

TSH - 0.03 Free T3 - 7.1 Obviously they want to reduce my dose but luckily they can’t because I get my meds from a specialist. I was meant to have a full...

TSH - 0.03 Free T3 - 7.1 Obviously they want to reduce my dose but luckily th...

wowserclo

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Hashi's - new tests

New blood tests! Please take the time to see my new tests: Ft4 0.95 (0.89-1.76) Ft3 3.50 (1.8-4.2) TSH 26.655 (0.550-4.780) Anti thyroglobulin >3000 UI/ml (<...

New blood tests! Please take the time to see my new tests: Ft4 0.95 (0.89-1.76)...

auraelya

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Addisons?

Hi I am a 30 year old female and have had problems with feeling tired, aching in hips, headaches, low blood sugar. I had my cortisol tested last week and it's...

Hi I am a 30 year old female and have had problems with feeling tired, aching in...

Katheleen

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid results

Hi I am new, I take 175mcg levothyroxine and my eyes are feeling very puffy and swollen, breathless, tired, gaining weight. Unsure why levels aren't improving...

Hi I am new, I take 175mcg levothyroxine and my eyes are feeling very puffy and ...

Daniella6

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Feeling Optimistic

Saw endo today as CCG had stopped my T3 and requested I have a review. Endo is going to let me have it back and will write to GP to that effect but the GP...

Saw endo today as CCG had stopped my T3 and requested I have a review. Endo is g...

Summer64

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Roll back from hypothyroid

Is it possible to get healthy thyroid gland for a hypothyroid person? Can you please tell me step by step process? currently i am using levothyroxine 50mcg....

Is it possible to get healthy thyroid gland for a hypothyroid person? Can you pl...

Hidden

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Coming off omeprazole

Hi everyone, I was put on omeprazole last July as I had severe erosive oesophagitis. I was on a high dose 40mg and 150 ranitidine. With a low acid diet and...

Hi everyone, I was put on omeprazole last July as I had severe erosive oesophagi...

queridalady

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Cortisol levels?

HI All i am a 34 year old mother of 1 who for the last 20 years has had problems with feeling tired, achy, metal taste in my mouth, headaches and more since...

HI All i am a 34 year old mother of 1 who for the last 20 years has had problem...

katiedavies1983

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Moving to Scotland..availability of T3

Due to redundancy, I am now upping sticks and moving to Glasgow (or nearby). In London, I am fortunate to receive T3 from my NHS GP on the advice of my...

Due to redundancy, I am now upping sticks and moving to Glasgow (or nearby). In ...

Mantras131

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Graves and all mixed up

Saw endo last Friday told him my gp put me back on carbimazole he went mad and to!d me to stop carbimazole and did a blood test just rang for the results she...

Saw endo last Friday told him my gp put me back on carbimazole he went mad and t...

Trophygirl

•7 years ago

14 Replies

How much t3 do I take?

Hello everyone. I was diagnosed with graves disease 8yrs ago and had my thyroid gland removed. I have been on 250mcg levothyroxine since then. I have been...

Hello everyone. I was diagnosed with graves disease 8yrs ago and had my thyroid ...

unclefester67

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Improving post formats.

As I found in my last post it is very difficult to transpose documents with different typefaces to posts on this forum. Whatever the typeface it just comes out...

As I found in my last post it is very difficult to transpose documents with diff...

diogenes

Remembering•7 years ago

3 Replies

Still underactive thyroid?

Hi I am a 17 year old female. I have been getting pain in the front of my neck and my thyroid is sticking out a bit more than usual. Been getting more tired,...

Hi I am a 17 year old female. I have been getting pain in the front of my neck a...

Kimiiko

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Partial Thyroidectomy Tomorrow

Hi everyone. Sending out love and healing to everyone here suffering from thyroid issues! I have a uninodular toxic goiter/goitre that I first noticed at 17....

Hi everyone. Sending out love and healing to everyone here suffering from thyroi...

Tan2018

•7 years ago

4 Replies

T3 from Greece

Hi Normally get T3 from Greece, apparently a strike for a number of weeks affects public transportation, hospitals, other important services, even flights...

Hi Normally get T3 from Greece, apparently a strike for a number of weeks affect...

wadhamk

•7 years ago

24 Replies

Medication

Can anyone pm me please as I. Need to buy some 50mcg of thyroxine or levo privately as to not interested and makes me feel like the biggest hypochondriac there...

Can anyone pm me please as I. Need to buy some 50mcg of thyroxine or levo privat...

joy12

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Update on my thyroidectomy for a large goitre

Just wanted to let people know that I underwent a TT for a large multinodular goitre a few days ago. The advice I was given on this forum prior to having the...

Just wanted to let people know that I underwent a TT for a large multinodular go...

Greenlight

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Is it normal to be able to see your thyroid moving when you swallow?

I'm a 16 year old female and recently I've done a self thyroid examination where you tilt your chin up and swallow and I've noticed a slight bludge that moves...

I'm a 16 year old female and recently I've done a self thyroid examination where...

Kiyomii

•7 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for February 2018

Very low ferritin level

Results help please

Gave up ALL Meds, feeling better than I have in 4 yrs, despite withdrawal symptoms

Receptors blocked

How to take Metaviv and stop levo?

blood test again

Please can you help with latest results

Thyroid results

How to get off Omeprazole

My right ear is warm and hurts to touch

child has said something frighteningly hypo.

Hi

The only labs they did....

Hashi's - new tests

Addisons?

Thyroid results

Feeling Optimistic

Roll back from hypothyroid

Coming off omeprazole

Cortisol levels?

Moving to Scotland..availability of T3

Graves and all mixed up

How much t3 do I take?

Improving post formats.

Still underactive thyroid?

Partial Thyroidectomy Tomorrow

T3 from Greece

Medication

Update on my thyroidectomy for a large goitre

Is it normal to be able to see your thyroid moving when you swallow?

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