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Gallbladder

Any thoughts on whether or not I should let my GI do a Siba test and endoscopy? Foods not digesting well, having on and off gallbladder pain! I’m thinking it’s...

Any thoughts on whether or not I should let my GI do a Siba test and endoscopy? ...

Diana58

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Help with NDT dosing - is my FT3 too high?

Hi all, I started taking NDT (NP Thyroid) two months ago, after taking Levothyroxine (120mg) for 10 years for diagnosed Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. I've been on...

Hi all, I started taking NDT (NP Thyroid) two months ago, after taking Levothyr...

Optimal

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Does anyone else have a fluid retention problem?

Hello All I think I have had an underactive thyroid for decades but it has never been successfully treated; so I am on no medication whatsoever for it or my...

Hello All I think I have had an underactive thyroid for decades but it has never...

MoonbeamXX1

•6 years ago

45 Replies

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Difficulty extracting blood

Hi everyone, I am new to this site and wondered if anyone had any tips for extracting blood. I was trying a finger prick method for a prima home test, but...

Hi everyone, I am new to this site and wondered if anyone had any tips for extra...

LouisArmstrong

•6 years ago

4 Replies

In response to: 'Thyroid hormone replacement - a counterblast to guidelines'

Just saw an alert for a new item - in response to Toft's Thyroid hormone replacement - a counterblast to guidelines. Not yet published and I...

Just saw an alert for a new item - in response to Toft's Thyroid hormone replace...

helvella

Administrator•6 years ago

6 Replies

TIROSINT or similar - Gluten/lactose/corn Free

Hello all, I’m a kiwi living in Dubai with Hashimotos. All the Levothyroxine medication brands here in Dubai contain Lactose and Corn, both I’m allergic too....

Hello all, I’m a kiwi living in Dubai with Hashimotos. All the Levothyroxine me...

Nikniks

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Results explained please

Hi I am newly diagnosed and have TSH 39 and free T4 8. I've started on 25 mg of medication. I guess 39 has got to come down considerably but what about T4...

Hi I am newly diagnosed and have TSH 39 and free T4 8. I've started on 25 mg o...

Spobby

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Soya protein food?

Hello everyone. I have an underactive thyroid. Been doing some research to improve my health. Ive read any soya protein food ie Cauldron sausages, Quorn...

Hello everyone. I have an underactive thyroid. Been doing some research to impro...

Sim2

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Request for interpretation of latest thyroid screen

Hi everyone, just had a medichecks thyroid screen after having gone from 10mg levothyroxine to 125mg of levothyroxine. Bit concerned as these results are...

Hi everyone, just had a medichecks thyroid screen after having gone from 10mg le...

Hattie19

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Can anyone help with my results???

Had my bloods done privately. Didn’t bother with vitamin D as I already know that’s really low. I’m guessing I have Hashimotos with the antibodies but can’t...

Had my bloods done privately. Didn’t bother with vitamin D as I already know tha...

xdianex

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Daughter's result

These are my daughters results. She's currently 19 weeks pregnant. She tested for antibodies after seeing the low t4 and t3. Anti TG 153.1 <64 Anti TPO...

These are my daughters results. She's currently 19 weeks pregnant. She tested fo...

seekingjenna71

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Interactions between supplements???

I’m hypothyroid. And I’m trying to conceive after a miscarriage. I’m going to take: Magnesium 400mg Folic Acid 400ug (the symbol is differently but looks...

I’m hypothyroid. And I’m trying to conceive after a miscarriage. I’m going to t...

Kathryn1984

•6 years ago

2 Replies

How has your Thyroid problems affected relationships?

Apologies if this has already been asked but I was curious. How has the symptoms of your thyroid problems affected past and present relationships? James

Apologies if this has already been asked but I was curious. How has the sympt...

Jamesey82

•6 years ago

59 Replies

RAI

are there any others on here that were hyper and then had radioiodine treatment? are you now normal or under active?? i had RAI 15 years ago now and have had...

are there any others on here that were hyper and then had radioiodine treatment?...

b0b44

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Is it possible to be hypo and be losing weight?

My husband has many symptoms, excessive tiredness, which hasn't altered after more than 6 months' iron tablets, always cold, constipated, lots of joint pain,...

My husband has many symptoms, excessive tiredness, which hasn't altered after mo...

Tricot

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Weight loss & hypothyroidism

Those of you with under active thyroids, how much have you lost. Has anyone lost a huge amount, 5/6 stone +? Thanks x

Those of you with under active thyroids, how much have you lost. Has anyone lost...

Jimjam87

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Help with Thyroid test results

Hi, I would like to get some help with my latest Thyroid test results please. T3 > 91 ng/dl range 71 - 180 FT4 > 1.19 ng/dl range .82 - 1.77 THS > 0.076 uIU/ml...

Hi, I would like to get some help with my latest Thyroid test results please. T3...

Taurinegb

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Should I stay on statins?

Hi all I was prescribed 80mg of atrovastatin because I have high cholesterol and severe damage to the iliac arteries. I was given the tablets prior to my...

Hi all I was prescribed 80mg of atrovastatin because I have high cholesterol and...

rosserk

•6 years ago

28 Replies

Back on Levo after a year (and ££££ on Erfa) Blood test results advice

I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid in 2008 and been on Levo ever since (100mg and 200 mg at weekends). Went onto Erfa for a year after paying to see...

I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid in 2008 and been on Levo ever since...

Annie8ell

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Results and Dosage Advice Please

Hi, I've been back on 125mcg Levothyroxine for 4 weeks now and have just had my Medichecks results (I know it's a bit soon, but I needed to know that things...

Hi, I've been back on 125mcg Levothyroxine for 4 weeks now and have just had my ...

Judthepud

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Blood results after increasing Levo to 75mcg

Hi everyone.. I've had my blood test done by medichecks after increasing my meds7 weeks ago from 50mcg to now 75mcg, had a lot of symptoms (still do) but main...

Hi everyone.. I've had my blood test done by medichecks after increasing my meds...

Maya_83

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Is it overactive

I was diagnosed with overactive thyroid 6 weeks ago and put on 40mg carbimazole, the only thing I can’t understand is I didn’t lose weight I put on if anything...

I was diagnosed with overactive thyroid 6 weeks ago and put on 40mg carbimazole,...

Hidden

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Levothyroxin update.

It’s been about 6 weeks now since going from Nature Thyyroid, couldn’t adapt to it after WP, over to Levothyroxin. Side affects so far. Lethargy, extreme...

It’s been about 6 weeks now since going from Nature Thyyroid, couldn’t adapt to ...

NickP1

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Seen the doctor today and the verdict is 'anxiety'!

Thanks to all of you who offered support before my appointment today. I went to my doctor armed with printouts supporting the reduction of TSH to under 2.00, a...

Thanks to all of you who offered support before my appointment today. I went to ...

TrishaL

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Cortisol levels

Hi I’m not sure if anyone can help with this but I’m a little confused! Last Jan I did a 24 hour urine test for cortisol levels. The label fell off my first...

Hi I’m not sure if anyone can help with this but I’m a little confused! Last Jan...

ElizaMaye

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Feeling itchy with creepy crawly skin

Hi All. In early April saw new endo after 2 years of very poor thyroid monitoring and treatment by my primary physician. Have new meds, started t3 and big...

Hi All. In early April saw new endo after 2 years of very poor thyroid monitori...

Hidden

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Help with test results

Hi, I have been on medication (75mg levothyroxine) and vitamin D for years, but recently been feeling awful again. I only know that my last thyroid measure was...

Hi, I have been on medication (75mg levothyroxine) and vitamin D for years, but ...

Nmcx

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Please help! Hypothyroidism (Hashimoto)

Hello, I’m hoping someone out there has some answers to medical issues l have been experiencing for years. My many Drs can’t seem to find a way to alleviate my...

Hello, I’m hoping someone out there has some answers to medical issues l have be...

Leto0923

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Regarding my 'Blood results' for anyone who has read Music 1

I don't know how to 'update' all who kindly commented and advised on my post regarding my blood results (TSH jumping) and ivf being cancelled, and then...

I don't know how to 'update' all who kindly commented and advised on my post reg...

Music1

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Anyone had radioactive iodine ?

Hi All, I've recently seen private endo consultant. I was hoping to come off carbimazole as I believe 50% of people can do without it about 2-3 years as...

Hi All, I've recently seen private endo consultant. I was hoping to come off car...

sally1976

•6 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for May 2018

Gallbladder

Help with NDT dosing - is my FT3 too high?

Does anyone else have a fluid retention problem?

Difficulty extracting blood

In response to: 'Thyroid hormone replacement - a counterblast to guidelines'

TIROSINT or similar - Gluten/lactose/corn Free

Results explained please

Soya protein food?

Request for interpretation of latest thyroid screen

Can anyone help with my results???

Daughter's result

Interactions between supplements???

How has your Thyroid problems affected relationships?

RAI

Is it possible to be hypo and be losing weight?

Weight loss & hypothyroidism

Help with Thyroid test results

Should I stay on statins?

Back on Levo after a year (and ££££ on Erfa) Blood test results advice

Results and Dosage Advice Please

Blood results after increasing Levo to 75mcg

Is it overactive

Levothyroxin update.

Seen the doctor today and the verdict is 'anxiety'!

Cortisol levels

Feeling itchy with creepy crawly skin

Help with test results

Please help! Hypothyroidism (Hashimoto)

Regarding my 'Blood results' for anyone who has read Music 1

Anyone had radioactive iodine ?

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