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Advice on new thyroid and vitamin blood test results (symptoms of chronic fatigue, stomach and sleep problems).

RESULTS from blood tests Just had first private blood test and wondered about results. They say normal l, but feel far from normal. HELP! I already take 800 iu...

RESULTS from blood tests Just had first private blood test and wondered about re...

Skiptonlou

•6 years ago

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Blood test !

Today period got over... if tomorrow if I take thyroid blood test , will it show the correct value or should i wait how many more days?

Today period got over... if tomorrow if I take thyroid blood test , will it sh...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Diet

I mainly go without food until one in the afternoon most days because my stomach feels heavy after eating anything, what do I need to eat if I have Hashimotos?...

I mainly go without food until one in the afternoon most days because my stomach...

Jax02

•6 years ago

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New vitamin levels

Jan 2018 supplementing vitamin D 3000iu oral spray with K2 MK7 by Better You since March 2015, folic acid 5mg since Nov 2016, B12 injections since Feb 2017,...

Jan 2018 supplementing vitamin D 3000iu oral spray with K2 MK7 by Better You sin...

Jax02

•6 years ago

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Thyroid levels advice please

Thyroglobulin antibody >1300 (<115) Thyroid peroxidase antibody 205.4 (<34) TSH 36.5 (0.2 - 4.2) FT4 10.2 (12 - 22) FT3 3.0 (3.1 - 6.8) Diagnosed hypothyroid...

Thyroglobulin antibody >1300 (<115) Thyroid peroxidase antibody 205.4 (<34) TSH ...

NikkiBlandford

•6 years ago

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Dosing with T3

Hi please could I have advice on dosing with T3 please. I continue to have symptoms of hypothyroidism on 50mcg Levo yet I felt completely well with T3 added to...

Hi please could I have advice on dosing with T3 please. I continue to have sympt...

Neonbunny

•6 years ago

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Nutrient levels

Diagnosed iron deficient 2014 Diagnosed folate deficient 2016 Diagnosed vit D deficient 2014 Diagnosed low B12 2017 No iron B12 injections every 3 months D3...

Diagnosed iron deficient 2014 Diagnosed folate deficient 2016 Diagnosed vit D de...

Neonbunny

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Good film to watch is: 'The Magic Pill.'

I came across this on Netflix, you might be interested. It certainly gives food for thought...pardon the pun!!

I came across this on Netflix, you might be interested. It certainly gives food ...

Whiterose

•6 years ago

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Underactive thyroid test results

Thyroglobulin antibody 1661. 000 Thyroid peroxide antibodies >600 I’m on 100 mg levothyroxine what does this mean as it seems really high . Thanks 💕

Thyroglobulin antibody 1661. 000 Thyroid peroxide antibodies >600 I’m on 100 mg...

Clare1971

•6 years ago

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heart rate increase in the heat

my heart rate is normally in the 60's today its been in the 80's i think its to do with the heat we have had have to admit im not looking forward to the summer

my heart rate is normally in the 60's today its been in the 80's i think its to ...

mandy72

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Run down and seeking advice

Hi. Hopefully I am doing this right... have never posted anything anywhere before now... just desperately need advice... I'm 43 and have an underactive...

Hi. Hopefully I am doing this right... have never posted anything anywhere bef...

Dhart

•6 years ago

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Should I stop T4 and take T3 only medication?

Hi All I am currently using 25mcg of T4 and 12.5mcg of T3 together in the morning. I am still encountering hypo symptoms. My recent lab results show that my...

Hi All I am currently using 25mcg of T4 and 12.5mcg of T3 together in the mornin...

Hypokid

•6 years ago

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Doctor says there’s no issue but I believe there is

Good Afternoon, Over the last few weeks I’ve been experiencing the following symptoms: - dizziness - lightheadedness - recurring mild sore throat - recurring...

Good Afternoon, Over the last few weeks I’ve been experiencing the following sy...

liaminax

•6 years ago

4 Replies

New to Levothyroxine

Hi everyone I was prescribed levothyroxine yesterday .... yay !! Just wondering if it starts working within days, weeks or months ..... I’ve to revisit GP mid...

Hi everyone I was prescribed levothyroxine yesterday .... yay !! Just wondering...

Anniewoz1

•6 years ago

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Living well on NDT but need advice please.

(Age 49. My settled dose for over a year now is NDT 1&3/4 grains per day plus 25mg Levo). Hi, I've thankfully been living well on NDT for 4 years now, finally...

(Age 49. My settled dose for over a year now is NDT 1&3/4 grains per day plus 25...

Magne17

•6 years ago

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Advice on bloodwork TSH 4.02

I have recently had private blood tests done as I suspected hypothyroidism for some time. Results have come back ‘in normal range’ however I think they are at...

I have recently had private blood tests done as I suspected hypothyroidism for s...

Lorrainewillis

•6 years ago

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Dr Oliver Frey.

The above doctor is a doctor that I'm hoping to see soon and is on Thyroid U.K 's list of recommended functional doctors, and is knowledgable of thyroid and...

The above doctor is a doctor that I'm hoping to see soon and is on Thyroid U.K ...

C70rol

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Starting T3(Tiromel) on top of existing levothyroxin: suggested doses/daily timings

After recent Medichecks results and helpful discussion/advice on the forum, I am going down the route of adding T3 due to poor conversion rates of T4 to T3. I...

After recent Medichecks results and helpful discussion/advice on the forum, I am...

Judithdalston

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Alternating thyroxine dose

Hiya, my GP has recommended alternating my dose from 125 one day to 100 the other day. This is because 125 makes my hyper and 100 makes me hypo. Anyone have...

Hiya, my GP has recommended alternating my dose from 125 one day to 100 the othe...

Jenbot78

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Couch to 5k week 2

Couch to 5k

GiGiPen

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Is there an adjustment period when increasing levothyroxine dosage?

I upped my levothyroxine from 100mcg to 125mcg recently. My energy levels are way better, but I almost feel like it's a 'nervous' energy. I feel kind of...

I upped my levothyroxine from 100mcg to 125mcg recently. My energy levels are wa...

Heatherlancaster29

•6 years ago

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Seasonal alterations to levothyroxin

Does anyone else adjust their Levothyroxin seasonally? I’ve been on 75mcg for a long time and am thinking of reducing to 50 over this summer as have the rapid...

Does anyone else adjust their Levothyroxin seasonally? I’ve been on 75mcg for a...

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Armour Thyroid & Thyroidinum 8x

Currently on Armour Thyroid (lowest dose). Was just told about HGH gel but it has Thyroidinum 8x in it. The Armour is derived from pig hormone and I read...

Currently on Armour Thyroid (lowest dose). Was just told about HGH gel but it ha...

Piper729

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Adrenal Fatigue

Since February I have had trauma after trauma and could feel myself going downhill. This week I realised I would be hospitalised (again) if I allowed it to...

Since February I have had trauma after trauma and could feel myself going downhi...

marigold22

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Exhaustion

Hi, I am currently on 2.5mg carbimazole ( for the last 5 weeks) and coming up to my year of being on carbimazole my last bloods (5weeks ago) tsh 2.71...

Hi, I am currently on 2.5mg carbimazole ( for the last 5 weeks) and coming up to...

Lisa254

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Gluten free diet

It’s requires a lot of research to find out what causing the ailment.after being diagnosed with hypothyroidism I completely changed my diet .. no gluten n lots...

It’s requires a lot of research to find out what causing the ailment.after being...

Jeetu_8

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Minor T3 supplementation after harder gym exercising.

I'm on a t4/t3 combo 136.5/27.5 and feeling really good. Though I know from past experience that hard exercising and extensive fasting could be adversely and...

I'm on a t4/t3 combo 136.5/27.5 and feeling really good. Though I know from past...

Caesard

•6 years ago

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Now I'm really confused

So 6 weeks ago I had my tsh ft4 and ft3 tested, my ft4 came back at 12.5 (12-22) and my ft3 came back at 3.8 (3.10-6.80) tsh 0.886 ( 0.27-4.20).. I have been...

So 6 weeks ago I had my tsh ft4 and ft3 tested, my ft4 came back at 12.5 (12-22)...

Ruth63

•6 years ago

6 Replies

underactive thyroid?

I had blood tests on 20/4/18 and results came back that I have signs of underactive thyroid. TSH level 6.0 and T4 level 12.3. (vit B12, ferratin and folate...

I had blood tests on 20/4/18 and results came back that I have signs of underact...

ssyewtree

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Meds/supps schedule challenge

I need some help in planning my meds and supplements throughout the day. Can someone look at it please? My goals are : 1. Increase Cytomel dose. Which is...

I need some help in planning my meds and supplements throughout the day. Can som...

Viv123

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2018

Advice on new thyroid and vitamin blood test results (symptoms of chronic fatigue, stomach and sleep problems).

Blood test !

Diet

New vitamin levels

Thyroid levels advice please

Dosing with T3

Nutrient levels

Good film to watch is: 'The Magic Pill.'

Underactive thyroid test results

heart rate increase in the heat

Run down and seeking advice

Should I stop T4 and take T3 only medication?

Doctor says there’s no issue but I believe there is

New to Levothyroxine

Living well on NDT but need advice please.

Advice on bloodwork TSH 4.02

Dr Oliver Frey.

Starting T3(Tiromel) on top of existing levothyroxin: suggested doses/daily timings

Alternating thyroxine dose

Couch to 5k week 2

Is there an adjustment period when increasing levothyroxine dosage?

Seasonal alterations to levothyroxin

Armour Thyroid & Thyroidinum 8x

Adrenal Fatigue

Exhaustion

Gluten free diet

Minor T3 supplementation after harder gym exercising.

Now I'm really confused

underactive thyroid?

Meds/supps schedule challenge

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