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Liver & kidney function tests

Are GP's test's for liver & kidney function identical to ones privately tested? Just asking, as I realise GP's don't thoroughly test for thyroid 🙄 Thank...

Are GP's test's for liver & kidney function identical to ones privately tested? ...

Paula101

•6 years ago

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From NDT to T3 - Difficult going.

Hi Everyone. Sorry this is a bit long but I would like to share these results with you. I gradually took myself of NDT (Thiroyd) to T3 only over a period of...

Hi Everyone. Sorry this is a bit long but I would like to share these results w...

princess20

•6 years ago

28 Replies

Selenium, thoughts please!

Considering adding selenium to my vitamins I have secondary hypothyroidism and a sluggish T4 to T3 conversion. On Levothyroxine and have been lowering dose as...

Considering adding selenium to my vitamins I have secondary hypothyroidism and a...

Bexg

•6 years ago

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Private Endos

I’ve tried to email Louise for list of private Endos but email is being returned. Has anyone else had this problem?x

I’ve tried to email Louise for list of private Endos but email is being returned...

Sunnydevon

•6 years ago

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Lancet help

Hi does anybody purchase their own lancets or have any idea what to look for? I do all my bloods with medichecks finger prick tests as I have a severe phobia...

Hi does anybody purchase their own lancets or have any idea what to look for? I ...

Salphy

•6 years ago

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Response to Dr Anthony Toft's article in Journal of RCP

A response to Dr Anthony Toft's article, "‘Thyroid hormone replacement – a counterblast to guidelines" has been published today in the Letters to the Editor...

A response to Dr Anthony Toft's article, "‘Thyroid hormone replacement – a count...

lynmynott

Partner•6 years ago

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Cannot understand my levels - can anyone help?

I’ve had three private blood tests now - one in September, one in February and one last week. First two were with Thriva and the latest with Medichecks. What I...

I’ve had three private blood tests now - one in September, one in February and o...

cupcakegirl

•6 years ago

9 Replies

One for the ladies-Advice about the pill

Morning I wanted some advice about the best approach. I am 27 and was diagnosed hypothyroid in September. Current tsh is 1 and t4 is 21 and I am feeling...

Morning I wanted some advice about the best approach. I am 27 and was diagnosed...

Dewberry1

•6 years ago

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Anyone know the units being used here (probably American)?

This article is really interesting but clearly uses different units to the U.K. for FT3 and FT4 (I’m guessing it’s American)? Can’t seem to figure out what...

This article is really interesting but clearly uses different units to the U.K. ...

cupcakegirl

•6 years ago

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Wanting to try T3, for the first time, what can you advise?

Next week I'm getting full thyroid, Vits & mins tests done. When I get my results I'd like to try T3. Been clearing out our old house & found an expired bottle...

Next week I'm getting full thyroid, Vits & mins tests done. When I get my result...

Paula101

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Newbie

Hi I'm seeing the doctor next week, as I think I've got Hypothyroidism. Does anyone on here still work and have it, and do you have to pace yourself, or...

Hi I'm seeing the doctor next week, as I think I've got Hypothyroidism. Does an...

Hollyhock11

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Pharmacy2U

I was surprised to see Pharmacy2U listed in my hub on this site. Haven't they allegedly got a bad reputation and are using the NHS logo without permission?

I was surprised to see Pharmacy2U listed in my hub on this site. Haven't they al...

pffft2017

•6 years ago

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are my blood results going in the right direction any help would be wonderful

here are my blood results from 2015 (when I felt quite well) to now, I feel I am not getting any better although have tried everything I can. I am on nature...

here are my blood results from 2015 (when I felt quite well) to now, I feel I am...

jazztilly

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Side effects with Morningside T3 now on Teva

I previously posted some side effects I'd experienced when I was changed to Morningside lio after 14 years on Mercury ie; strange vivid dreams, sleep...

I previously posted some side effects I'd experienced when I was changed to Morn...

pffft2017

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Levothyroxine and now no periods

I had a total thyroidectomy in January of this year for Graves’ disease. I’m on 100 mg Levothyroxine and had two normal periods following the surgery. Since...

I had a total thyroidectomy in January of this year for Graves’ disease. I’m on ...

Argie1

•6 years ago

3 Replies

What is a good level of vitamin B12 to aim for?

When hypothyroid, what is an ideal level of B12 to aim for (ref. range: 190-800). I've been hunting through old posts, but can't find the number I need....

When hypothyroid, what is an ideal level of B12 to aim for (ref. range: 190-800)...

dolphin5

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Warning

Scammers have been alerted to our need to purchase T3 more cheaply by recent newspaper coverage. Be careful of websites claiming to be English versions of EU...

Scammers have been alerted to our need to purchase T3 more cheaply by recent new...

DotLeeds

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Avoiding dairy?

I’ve gone dairy free but just wondering if it’s just lactose I need to avoid and if so could I include lactose free products? I’ve gone gluten, grain, soy,...

I’ve gone dairy free but just wondering if it’s just lactose I need to avoid and...

MissFG

•6 years ago

3 Replies

High RT3

Blood results on 2 grains NDT Advice ?

Stoddy

•6 years ago

14 Replies

The Longevity Series - Episode 3

http://humanlongevityfilm.com/episode-dae3/ EPISODE 3 DIET & EXERCISE: The Surprising Habits Of Healthy Populations

http://humanlongevityfilm.com/episode-dae3/ EPISODE 3 DIET & EXERCISE: The Surp...

Heloise

•6 years ago

11 Replies

What blood tests do i need?

I was diagnosed with post partum Thyroiditis and would like to know which blood tests I need to get checked tomorrow. Thanks!

I was diagnosed with post partum Thyroiditis and would like to know which blood ...

Wgriffy

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Results are in Help

Hi Latest Results from medichecks T S H 0.154 mIU/L 0.27 - 4.2 Free Thyroxine 21.000 pmoI/L...

Hi Latest Results from medichecks T S H 0.154 ...

Breena

•6 years ago

3 Replies

T3 in Malta and Greece

Hi everyone Can anyone please tell me if I can get T3 over the counter in Malta, or do I need to have a prescription, also the same for Greece? Also has anyone...

Hi everyone Can anyone please tell me if I can get T3 over the counter in Malta,...

rioqueen55

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Numb fingertips, numb spots on feet, and never pain feet

I quit smoking last July. My blood test were fine last September. Then in January I slowly started to feel exhausted, unable to loose “smoking weight”, hands...

I quit smoking last July. My blood test were fine last September. Then in Januar...

Am66

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Massive weight gain and pain in back , hips, groin and ankles - ELTROXIN 50mcg

Really suffering. Switched from Levo 50mcg to eltroxin 50mcg year due to extreme muscle pain in legs - originally first few months made a good difference - no...

Really suffering. Switched from Levo 50mcg to eltroxin 50mcg year due to extrem...

Dsdc

•6 years ago

51 Replies

Got raised infection markers and just getting over a bad bout of bowel issues. Had thyroid cancer and am diabetic. Discharged fm hosp day 12

Is this masking some other condition? on steriods WBC 18.2 Neutrophil Count 16.4.

Is this masking some other condition? on steriods WBC 18.2 Neutrophil Count 16.4...

Linda1969

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Near infrared light therapy

I have underactive and currently on T4 and T3, doing well, but still crash, don’t tolerate exercise and ready for bed by 8.30. So, I’ve been reading up for...

I have underactive and currently on T4 and T3, doing well, but still crash, don’...

Ashanat

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Ostioperosis

Hi all I have to take Risodronate every friday and on 1st week of Armour after years of levo I hate the risodrote but have to take it,think i will leave out...

Hi all I have to take Risodronate every friday and on 1st week of Armour after y...

Rockingdog54

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Are these results normal?

Hello I wonder if someone can tell me if these Medichecks results look ok? They are for my son who is 40 yrs old and struggling with fatigue and weight gain,...

Hello I wonder if someone can tell me if these Medichecks results look ok? The...

linkit

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Can I get Levo in the uk without prescription?

Hi everyone. I'm not sure if it is possible but I would like to try to get an extra 25mcg of Levothyroxine a day to get me up to 100mcg. The GP won't do it...

Hi everyone. I'm not sure if it is possible but I would like to try to get an ex...

AngieAsh

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2018

Liver & kidney function tests

From NDT to T3 - Difficult going.

Selenium, thoughts please!

Private Endos

Lancet help

Response to Dr Anthony Toft's article in Journal of RCP

Cannot understand my levels - can anyone help?

One for the ladies-Advice about the pill

Anyone know the units being used here (probably American)?

Wanting to try T3, for the first time, what can you advise?

Newbie

Pharmacy2U

are my blood results going in the right direction any help would be wonderful

Side effects with Morningside T3 now on Teva

Levothyroxine and now no periods

What is a good level of vitamin B12 to aim for?

Warning

Avoiding dairy?

High RT3

The Longevity Series - Episode 3

What blood tests do i need?

Results are in Help

T3 in Malta and Greece

Numb fingertips, numb spots on feet, and never pain feet

Massive weight gain and pain in back , hips, groin and ankles - ELTROXIN 50mcg

Got raised infection markers and just getting over a bad bout of bowel issues. Had thyroid cancer and am diabetic. Discharged fm hosp day 12

Near infrared light therapy

Ostioperosis

Are these results normal?

Can I get Levo in the uk without prescription?

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