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B12 Deficiency

Hi everyone.... just wanted some advice really, I recently had some private blood tests done through Medichecks and my vitamin B12 level came back as 49.6, I...

Hi everyone.... just wanted some advice really, I recently had some private bloo...

Churchy12

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Do I tell my GP

I have now been self medicating NDT (Thyroid S) for 3 months and should now be out of levo. I was on 100mcg and am now on 4grains of NDT. For the first time in...

I have now been self medicating NDT (Thyroid S) for 3 months and should now be o...

Hapyjackie

•6 years ago

13 Replies

feeling shaky and anxious after eating! Is this related to thyroid?

I noticed the last couple weeks I feel shaky after eating(lunch). Its weird, its almost like im having an anxiety attack. My A1C came back good. Could this be...

I noticed the last couple weeks I feel shaky after eating(lunch). Its weird, its...

rjerome812

•6 years ago

6 Replies

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I’m 56, Peri menopausal, losing hair like crazy, insomnia, major brain fog!!! HERE ARE MY LAB RESULTS!

I’m 56 and peri menopausal. I have RA and I take Enbrel and Sulfasalazine. I have been losing gobs of hair for the past 4 years!!!! I have horrible brain fog,...

I’m 56 and peri menopausal. I have RA and I take Enbrel and Sulfasalazine. I hav...

Janellepowell

•6 years ago

8 Replies

TSH .0028 acceptable?

I am in the US and do not have insurance. I go to the local health department and see a nurse practitioner. The ONLY thyroid test they do is TSH. I went...

I am in the US and do not have insurance. I go to the local health department ...

Bluemoonj

•6 years ago

1 Reply

New member needs help with results

I've just received results back from Blue Horizon. 48 years old been on levothyroxine for many years, I think 10. See below for results. I can understand...

I've just received results back from Blue Horizon. 48 years old been on levothy...

Jmorgan48

•6 years ago

10 Replies

T 3 and palpitations

My t3 dose was due just before taking I’m gettin palpitations

bossbird

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Hormones

Hi Over the past couple of days I have been reading alot about progesterone / oestrogen on the forum. Can anyone explain how it affects or is affected by...

Hi Over the past couple of days I have been reading alot about progesterone / oe...

Dewberry1

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Joint pain and palpitations/missed/additional beats

I was diagnosed with hashimoto in Dec ‘05. Dosage of Levothyroxine was increased to 125 early 2009 after birth of child. Dosage was then never changed for 9...

I was diagnosed with hashimoto in Dec ‘05. Dosage of Levothyroxine was increase...

Gheasley74

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Used to take 200mg daily until I lost 5 stone. Reduced to 150mg daily . Putting weight on need help please

Hi all. Hoping you can help me. I was taking 200mg daily for about 15 years no problems at all. Had my daughter 5 years ago decided to lose weight . Lost...

Hi all. Hoping you can help me. I was taking 200mg daily for about 15 years no p...

Catho1

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Blood test results

Hello everybody. I haven't posted on here for a while, though I still dip in quite regularly to read and learn. I had a hemi thyroidectomy three years ago. My...

Hello everybody. I haven't posted on here for a while, though I still dip in qui...

looselywoven

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Advice for my mum please. Could she have hashimotos like me?

I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid 20 years ago by Dr Skinner after years of being unwell and 'normal' thyroid results. When I was pregnant I was finally...

I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid 20 years ago by Dr Skinner after years ...

katezecca

•6 years ago

8 Replies

I’M THE MOTHER of the earlier post titled “My 26 year old daughter is very sick, please help!” And I need your help!!

Hello! I’m 56 (peri menopausal) and I suffer with RA and take Enbrel shots every week and Sulfasalazine 2000 mg per day. I have major BRAIN FOG, Can’t sleep...

Hello! I’m 56 (peri menopausal) and I suffer with RA and take Enbrel shots every...

Janellepowell

•6 years ago

1 Reply

I hadn't seen this new service for B12 testing....

This may be of interest to you if you want to check your B12 properly, at a cellular level. It appears this has only been up and running since earlier this...

This may be of interest to you if you want to check your B12 properly, at a cell...

Bluedragon

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Low dose NDT too high?

Hello, Writing here as I am confused and not sure shall I continue what I started, or drop, as anxiety is very strong. 10 days ago took a vit D shot B.O.N....

Hello, Writing here as I am confused and not sure shall I continue what I start...

Geddie

•6 years ago

10 Replies

How do i ask for a thyroid test?

Hi All Im new to this forum, i dont even know where to start. Im currently sat in my doctors waiting room trying to psych myself up to plead my case to have...

Hi All Im new to this forum, i dont even know where to start. Im currently sat ...

Carms887

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Hi All Im new to this forum, i dont even know where to start. Im currently sat in my doctors waiting room trying to psych myself up to plea

How do i get the right testing if i think i have an underactive thyroid?

Carms887

•6 years ago

1 Reply

GETTING TOGETHER - SATURDAY 14 APRIL HAND & SPEAR - WEYBRIDGE

Hi all, The Thyroid Surrey Group is getting together this Saturday. Please come and join us to exchange, learn and help one another. We would love to know you...

Hi all, The Thyroid Surrey Group is getting together this Saturday. Please come ...

MaiteFrench

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Very high TSH. Advice needed

Hi all brief history I’ve got no thyroid and I take 125 levothyroxine daily. Haven’t got all my thyroid results but doctor wants to see me as my TSH is......

Hi all brief history I’ve got no thyroid and I take 125 levothyroxine daily. H...

keb5332

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Cortisol Saliva test

Hi I have received my Cortisol Saliva test kit, the instructions aren't clear on the part of do you do the Saliva test 30 mins after meds, eating and brushing...

Hi I have received my Cortisol Saliva test kit, the instructions aren't clear o...

mistygrey

•6 years ago

2 Replies

dark urine

Just wondering if hypothyroidism can cause dark urine..... In Jan. of 2016. I was placed on Levothyroxine 0.025 MG for a low thyroid. In Jan of 2017, I cut the...

Just wondering if hypothyroidism can cause dark urine..... In Jan. of 2016. I wa...

lonnasue

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Help with restarting medication

Hi All Its been a while since I posted, I am now ready to restart my medication. I have a coupe of questions, although I found levothyroxine effective at the...

Hi All Its been a while since I posted, I am now ready to restart my medication....

savery8753

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Low thyroid results 3 months ago. This time theyre high.

Hello I suffer from hypothyroidism. I had my regular blood test last week. I went for a smear today and was told by the receptionist that the doctor needed...

Hello I suffer from hypothyroidism. I had my regular blood test last week. I ...

Mafia

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid virgin

Hi, just been diagnosed with under active thyroid, given levothyroxine-75mcg, a leaflet and been left to get on with it. I have no idea what to expect and...

Hi, just been diagnosed with under active thyroid, given levothyroxine-75mcg, a ...

Helentalking

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Recently diognosed

I have recently started meds for under active thyroid, have been on meds for 4 weeks now and to be honest don’t feel any different. I take the tablet 50mg...

I have recently started meds for under active thyroid, have been on meds for 4 w...

Cotton50

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Hashimotos and Lyme

Hi everyone, I have been ill for 10 years. I Have thyroid anti bodies but TSH has always been 'in range' so GP and endo refuse to medicate. T3 was on the...

Hi everyone, I have been ill for 10 years. I Have thyroid anti bodies but TSH h...

8LJC4

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid and stomach belly button ache

Hello, Its my first time to experince sharp pain inside my belly botton from the right side it comes for a second and goes like a pin feeling ive never had...

Hello, Its my first time to experince sharp pain inside my belly botton from th...

Shayah

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Is it advisable to take T4 before a blood test?

Hi everyone, I posted recently about having my T3 stopped by the NHS and got some lovely helpful replies ( including where to buy from if necessary) To......

Hi everyone, I posted recently about having my T3 stopped by the NHS and got som...

ys52

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Latest Bloods - Confused and Upset

So I went for some bloods yesterday and the results are back today. Very confused as after two tests with a tsh of 4.30 it has suddenly come back as 2.8...

So I went for some bloods yesterday and the results are back today. Very confuse...

bubblesmcgee

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Private GP/ health screen in Ireland (Dublin)

So Firstly, I love the NHS and am a student Nurse for it. However, there is something not quite right with me, which I cant seem to get to the bottom of and...

So Firstly, I love the NHS and am a student Nurse for it. However, there is som...

Underactiveveganb12

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for April 2018

B12 Deficiency

Do I tell my GP

feeling shaky and anxious after eating! Is this related to thyroid?

I’m 56, Peri menopausal, losing hair like crazy, insomnia, major brain fog!!! HERE ARE MY LAB RESULTS!

TSH .0028 acceptable?

New member needs help with results

T 3 and palpitations

Hormones

Joint pain and palpitations/missed/additional beats

Used to take 200mg daily until I lost 5 stone. Reduced to 150mg daily . Putting weight on need help please

Blood test results

Advice for my mum please. Could she have hashimotos like me?

I’M THE MOTHER of the earlier post titled “My 26 year old daughter is very sick, please help!” And I need your help!!

I hadn't seen this new service for B12 testing....

Low dose NDT too high?

How do i ask for a thyroid test?

Hi All Im new to this forum, i dont even know where to start. Im currently sat in my doctors waiting room trying to psych myself up to plea

GETTING TOGETHER - SATURDAY 14 APRIL HAND & SPEAR - WEYBRIDGE

Very high TSH. Advice needed

Cortisol Saliva test

dark urine

Help with restarting medication

Low thyroid results 3 months ago. This time theyre high.

Thyroid virgin

Recently diognosed

Hashimotos and Lyme

Thyroid and stomach belly button ache

Is it advisable to take T4 before a blood test?

Latest Bloods - Confused and Upset

Private GP/ health screen in Ireland (Dublin)

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