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S.O.S ... on paper I'm fine?!

So.... after months of pushing for a referal I have had 2 appointments with an endo (I already see one for my diabetes so wanted to see a different one for the...

So.... after months of pushing for a referal I have had 2 appointments with an e...

Saz-J

•6 years ago

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Recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism

Hi I was diagnosed yesterday with hyperthyroidism after have a racing HR for 3-4 weeks, shakes, weakness, tiredness and sweaty, I also suffer from rheumatoid...

Hi I was diagnosed yesterday with hyperthyroidism after have a racing HR for 3-4...

Michelle_71

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Blood test results from blue horizon

I have just received my blood test results from blue horizon. I really can't praise the service enough for the excellent turn around time as they only...

I have just received my blood test results from blue horizon. I really can't pr...

AliMacD

•6 years ago

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Palpitations, heart racing, heavy chest

I've been getting these feelings for the last two weeks now. I initially thought I was under medicated.dose of Levo and t3 . 50mcg and 75mcg of Levo...

I've been getting these feelings for the last two weeks now. I initially thought...

Maya_83

•6 years ago

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Feeling bad on Thiroyd

Hallo, Im taking NDT Thai Thiroyd ca. 4 months and still feeling bad. I had OP 10 years back and my thyroid was removed, 10 years were taking Levo T4 and...

Hallo, Im taking NDT Thai Thiroyd ca. 4 months and still feeling bad. I had OP 1...

Eliara

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Just diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism - advice please

Hi All, I'm 27 years old...For the last couple of weeks I haven't been feeling myself. Symptoms: Heat intolerance, causing sweats and clammy skin, leg...

Hi All, I'm 27 years old...For the last couple of weeks I haven't been feeling ...

Maryam28

•6 years ago

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Are my tests normal?

A while ago I asked for my thyroid levels to be checked. When I rang the surgery I was told all ok. However, I’ve just been looking at my various blood test...

A while ago I asked for my thyroid levels to be checked. When I rang the surgery...

rustydog

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Blood test results

Hi. First time posting and a bit technophobic so I'm not sure i'll be able to navigate my way around this site or read and reply. However I have to try. I have...

Hi. First time posting and a bit technophobic so I'm not sure i'll be able to na...

RaymondTurner

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Correct title

This is in reply to Greygoose who asked a question about a paper on a now terminated post. Answer: yes that is the correct one.

This is in reply to Greygoose who asked a question about a paper on a now termin...

diogenes

Remembering•6 years ago

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Results help before appointment

Hi all I’ve been posting and following for a few months now after many years of symptoms (see prior posts) and a family history of autoimmune and thyroid...

Hi all I’ve been posting and following for a few months now after many years of ...

Bubble89

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Full MOT tomorrow for thyroid.

Good morning, I am not happy at the moment I want to come off the levothyroxine and go onto GET. I saw my new doctor at my new Surgery yesterday and explained...

Good morning, I am not happy at the moment I want to come off the levothyroxine ...

Dibdeb

•6 years ago

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First post - is it hypothyroidism or something else?

Hi, this is my first posting and I wanted to see if anyone could help me work out if my symptoms are thyroid related or not. I was diagnosed with...

Hi, this is my first posting and I wanted to see if anyone could help me work ou...

drmje

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Tiromel T3 & T-3 out of stock - alternatives sources please!

Hello you lovely lot! My usual online T3 store (<reference to supplier removed by Admin as it's possible to recognise who it is>), is out of stock of...

Hello you lovely lot! My usual online T3 store (<reference to supplier removed b...

Abi-Abster

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Disability Benefits Consortium launches PIP Campaign

I've had a post about PIP brought to my attention and I thought you might be interested in it:...

I've had a post about PIP brought to my attention and I thought you might be int...

lynmynott

Partner•6 years ago

1 Reply

Blood tests 40min after taking thyroid medication. How much will it affect its result?

Hi, After waking up I took my current dose of Novothyral 75 (T4 93.75 & T3 18.75) and went to see my GP to request a new blood test. I got confused thinking I...

Hi, After waking up I took my current dose of Novothyral 75 (T4 93.75 & T3 18.75...

Gr8Nica

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Hunger pains all the time now grrr

Does anyone take any supplements that expand in your tummy to curb the hunger pains? For example this morning I had porridge oats made with 3/4 water and 1/4...

Does anyone take any supplements that expand in your tummy to curb the hunger pa...

amandac46

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Can someone translate for me please?

I have just returned from the doctors with some test results from the last blood test I had done. If anyone can decode them for me? That would be ace! Thank...

I have just returned from the doctors with some test results from the last bloo...

happypurple

•6 years ago

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Hypothyroidism & Prolactin

Hi I’ve had my prolactin level measured three times in my life. Twice while I was on the combined pill and once while 15 months post partum and still...

Hi I’ve had my prolactin level measured three times in my life. Twice while I wa...

U02ejp6

•6 years ago

1 Reply

First Blood Test Booked Since Prescribed Thyroxine

I have my first blood test booked at 08:15am on 22nd June. I started taking 100mg thyroxine on 26th April. I am very confused what to do prior to my blood...

I have my first blood test booked at 08:15am on 22nd June. I started taking 100m...

U02ejp6

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Can I have both antibodies

Morning all. I’m hoping someone can give me some links on having both graves and hashimotoes antibodies circulating at the same time. Latest tests showed both...

Morning all. I’m hoping someone can give me some links on having both graves and...

DeeD123

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Please help with test results. Originally, gardeniasmell had problems on site, reassign as: beachytoes2u....same person, with same problems

Gardeniasmell=beachytoes2u Please help with any suggestions for vitamins, supplements or support in addition to 60mg armour-bio TSh:7.82. T4:7. T3:2.7

Gardeniasmell=beachytoes2u Please help with any suggestions for vitamins, supple...

Beachytoes2u

•6 years ago

25 Replies

hair loss

I suffered with alopecia as a kid i am in my fifties now started losing hair in chunks so i decided to shave it all of so i am bald now has anyone had the same...

I suffered with alopecia as a kid i am in my fifties now started losing hair in ...

RYAN-GRAY98

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Is it thyroid or something else ?

Hello I've been on levo for about 5 years 50mcg for first 6 months then 100mcg since then..never really felt better still have problem sleeping and hardly ever...

Hello I've been on levo for about 5 years 50mcg for first 6 months then 100mcg s...

linda1313

•6 years ago

27 Replies

I think all autoimmune Thyroiditis suffers should go gluten-free

As per the title, this is an opinion piece. Please see the disclaimer at the bottom that has been there since the start. I’m surprised the Thyroid UK site...

As per the title, this is an opinion piece. Please see the disclaimer at the bot...

mcnaugha

•6 years ago

31 Replies

Daughters Blood results

Daughter had bad time with this. She was hypo then hyper and then was sent to hospital. Doctor said he had never seen anything like it in his 25 years of...

Daughter had bad time with this. She was hypo then hyper and then was sent to h...

scotkaz

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Does my vitamin D need testing?🌟🌟

Hi there just wandering whether vitamin d needs to be tested no matter whether your hypo or hyper? Iooking back this was never done when i was originally...

Hi there just wandering whether vitamin d needs to be tested no matter whether y...

Rmichelle

•6 years ago

38 Replies

My last test results with ranges!

T3uptake 32 (22-35) T4 11.8 ( 4.5-12.0 ) Free T4 3.8 (1.4-3.8) TSH <.01 L ( .40-4.50) Last week I posted my results without my ranges and I thank everyone for...

T3uptake 32 (22-35) T4 11.8 ( 4.5-12.0 ) Free T4 3.8 (1.4-3.8) TSH <.01 L ( .40...

MAB5

•6 years ago

2 Replies

tablets before blood test?

Hi! Had some great advice from the community here before, thank you!, and one thing that was mentioned was not taking T4 48 hours before blood tests, or T3 24...

Hi! Had some great advice from the community here before, thank you!, and one th...

sarah--c

•6 years ago

2 Replies

What a plonker!! 3rd endo visit

Well today i travelled 50 miles again to see my endo, why?? Just for him to diss everything about hashis and graves and said"we cant do anything for immune...

Well today i travelled 50 miles again to see my endo, why?? Just for him to diss...

Rmichelle

•6 years ago

5 Replies

First referral to an endocrinologist - tips to make most of this opportunity please.....

GP has referred me to endoc because of my ongoing fatigue, weakness, struggle to lose weight and because she doesnt understand the low saliva cortisol results...

GP has referred me to endoc because of my ongoing fatigue, weakness, struggle to...

tiredBFmum

•6 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for May 2018

S.O.S ... on paper I'm fine?!

Recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism

Blood test results from blue horizon

Palpitations, heart racing, heavy chest

Feeling bad on Thiroyd

Just diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism - advice please

Are my tests normal?

Blood test results

Correct title

Results help before appointment

Full MOT tomorrow for thyroid.

First post - is it hypothyroidism or something else?

Tiromel T3 & T-3 out of stock - alternatives sources please!

Disability Benefits Consortium launches PIP Campaign

Blood tests 40min after taking thyroid medication. How much will it affect its result?

Hunger pains all the time now grrr

Can someone translate for me please?

Hypothyroidism & Prolactin

First Blood Test Booked Since Prescribed Thyroxine

Can I have both antibodies

Please help with test results. Originally, gardeniasmell had problems on site, reassign as: beachytoes2u....same person, with same problems

hair loss

Is it thyroid or something else ?

I think all autoimmune Thyroiditis suffers should go gluten-free

Daughters Blood results

Does my vitamin D need testing?🌟🌟

My last test results with ranges!

tablets before blood test?

What a plonker!! 3rd endo visit

First referral to an endocrinologist - tips to make most of this opportunity please.....

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