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Morning cortisol confusion

Am due to have a morning cortisol test tomorrow. Question 1: Does caffeine affect it? Can I have a coffee beforehand basically? Going through my notes I had a...

Am due to have a morning cortisol test tomorrow. Question 1: Does caffeine affe...

Portia1974

•6 years ago

30 Replies

Am I just being cynical?

Reading through lots of posts on here about people having great difficulty with labs not testing what the doctors have asked them to test, made me wonder if...

Reading through lots of posts on here about people having great difficulty with ...

knitwitty

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Thyroidectomy thyroxine

Hi some advice needed If possible I had a total thyroidectomy 6 days ago and was put on 150mcg of thyroxine straight away by doctor at hospital, I am really...

Hi some advice needed If possible I had a total thyroidectomy 6 days ago and was...

Kev78

•6 years ago

5 Replies

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Fired my endo

I am currently taking Synthroid .112. These results came back and I asked to get an RX for T3 based on being at the very low end of the range. TSH....

I am currently taking Synthroid .112. These results came back and I asked to get...

Suzyjul

•6 years ago

9 Replies

NDT - always too hot

I’ve been on NDT for 4 years but I always feel really hot & overheated. I am wondering if it is the ratio of FT3:FT4 that maybe doesn’t agree with me. I’m not...

I’ve been on NDT for 4 years but I always feel really hot & overheated. I am won...

fixit

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Can someone help me interpret these results?

Hi there, I've just got these results from my GP who told me they were fine and no action needed. However, I have practically every hypothyroid symptom there...

Hi there, I've just got these results from my GP who told me they were fine and ...

katmell

•6 years ago

7 Replies

OK. Help! Prescribed Levo but....

So a month ago thyroid had only just come onto my radar. I had been putting everything down to my various nutritional deficiencies. It was only when...

So a month ago thyroid had only just come onto my radar. I had been putting ever...

Portia1974

•6 years ago

4 Replies

My experiences with thyroid issues

Hi everyone, I have just joined today, I had a partial thyroidectomy over 30 years ago and still suffering. My levels go up and down all the time so I have to...

Hi everyone, I have just joined today, I had a partial thyroidectomy over 30 yea...

Drowsyserpent

•6 years ago

44 Replies

T3

Does anyone know if you take T3 how long will it take to get out of your system and your function go back to normal, for a blood test.

Does anyone know if you take T3 how long will it take to get out of your system ...

Pixielula

•6 years ago

12 Replies

NDT Reliable Source

Hi, Can anyone please private message me with a reliable source without a prescription for NDT please? Many Thanks

Hi, Can anyone please private message me with a reliable source without a prescr...

LexxiiB

•6 years ago

1 Reply

blood results back - feeling worse than ever

Hi there, I posted at the weekend that I was feeling dreadful but I was waiting for my blood results. I was diagnosed in March and I am on 75 Levo. These...

Hi there, I posted at the weekend that I was feeling dreadful but I was waiting...

barb62

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Newbie- Hyperthyroidism

Hi All, Just looking for some advice and things I can or need to do to alleviate the pain. I had swollen ankles, joint pain lack of sleep, over heating and...

Hi All, Just looking for some advice and things I can or need to do to alleviate...

beesting1966

•6 years ago

22 Replies

Help Please Iron Blood Test

I am hypo currently being treated on combination of T4/T3. Understand if iron levels are out that thyroid meds do not work efficiently. Have read how important...

I am hypo currently being treated on combination of T4/T3. Understand if iron le...

janeold25

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Advice on blood results pls

Further to my previous post I had my bloods done re: possible adrenal issues / anxiety poor coping mechanisms with stress. The results are below. I’ve rung up...

Further to my previous post I had my bloods done re: possible adrenal issues / a...

MissFG

•6 years ago

24 Replies

SENT A QUESTION LAST EVENING BUT IT DID NOT REACH YOU - PLEASE CAN YO HELP ME HERE?

I WILL TRY TO SEND THIS TO SEE IF IT ARRIVES! SORRY FOR ANY TROULE!

victoria99

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Disappointed

So after 4.5 years of suffering, and most recently due to a feeling of choking / lump in throat I got my appointment for an endocrinologist this morning. What...

So after 4.5 years of suffering, and most recently due to a feeling of choking /...

LexxiiB

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Vit D level has improved - is it good enough?

My level in May last year was 33, just managed to get it retested and it has gone up to 65 - is this good? Not sure if it's the supplements that have upped the...

My level in May last year was 33, just managed to get it retested and it has gon...

Syd35

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Face bloated on levo

Does anyone notice their face being bloated ? Since I started Levo I have a really chubby bloated face. I didn't have it before. I alwso notice that as the day...

Does anyone notice their face being bloated ? Since I started Levo I have a real...

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Please help with results and right direction sign post

Hi everyone this is my first time posting I have received my results from Medi checks with doctors comments but I read previously to post them online anyway...

Hi everyone this is my first time posting I have received my results from Medi...

sandralemon

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Lab results

Hi im a newbie and would love to hear any comments on my latest lab results. Had blood taken Wednesday doctor called me Thursday to see him. Results are as...

Hi im a newbie and would love to hear any comments on my latest lab results. Had...

Hidden

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Private Endo near Glasgow?

Hello I'm looking for recommendations for a private Endo near Glasgow and even better would be one that deals with reproductive Endocrinology. Quick background...

Hello I'm looking for recommendations for a private Endo near Glasgow and even b...

T74campbell

•6 years ago

4 Replies

NDT v Levothyroxine

Hi all, I've just increased my Levo from 25 to 50 - and wether it's a coincidence or not I'm now getting hot flushes like never before since the...

Hi all, I've just increased my Levo from 25 to 50 - and wether it's a coinciden...

Huddy1234

•6 years ago

10 Replies

At my wits end! Months of ill health and multiple and conflicting endo opinions.

I am writing to this amazing community for further guidance and help- it has been my saviour on several occasions before. Thank you again! My story is very...

I am writing to this amazing community for further guidance and help- it has bee...

Sangrom

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Follow up to last question

Hi All, Had my 1st appointment with a well respected private Doctor on 23rd May. He recommended addition of Liothyronine, but the private pharmacy had trouble...

Hi All, Had my 1st appointment with a well respected private Doctor on 23rd May....

MKitty

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Levothyroxine and hydrocortisone

Hi. I have low cortisol lately. 68. I’ve been on Levothyroxine for 11 years and suddenly this year each time I take it my cortisol drops significantly causing...

Hi. I have low cortisol lately. 68. I’ve been on Levothyroxine for 11 years and...

McPammy

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Help with blood results

Underactive thyroid could any of the blood tests be a bit low? 9am cortisol 153 range 140 - 600 have appointment to see endo in September. Serum vit d 59...

Underactive thyroid could any of the blood tests be a bit low? 9am cortisol 153...

Dennnyp

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Nausea on Levo?

So, I've been on levo for a week now, and about an hour after taking it each morning I feel nauseous and have a really upset stomach. Is this normal? I take...

So, I've been on levo for a week now, and about an hour after taking it each mor...

Dee1962

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Started on T3 only- chest pain

My T3 prescription finally arrived. Thybon Henning 20. I was told to take half tablet daily but decided to start with a quarter. Began dose on Thursday a.m...

My T3 prescription finally arrived. Thybon Henning 20. I was told to take half t...

Sampydoodle

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Test results any advice please x

Hi everyone, just got my test results back. Was diagnosed as hypo years ago and put on thyroxine, was ok until 5 weeks ago when I started feeling terrible and...

Hi everyone, just got my test results back. Was diagnosed as hypo years ago and ...

Amyvs

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Properly storing levo or t3

Hey all, I was wondering what suggestions you had for storing levo when the weather is hot? My Levo/T3 says on it “Not to be stored over 25 degrees” I’ve...

Hey all, I was wondering what suggestions you had for storing levo when the wea...

dang

•6 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for July 2018

Morning cortisol confusion

Am I just being cynical?

Thyroidectomy thyroxine

Fired my endo

NDT - always too hot

Can someone help me interpret these results?

OK. Help! Prescribed Levo but....

My experiences with thyroid issues

T3

NDT Reliable Source

blood results back - feeling worse than ever

Newbie- Hyperthyroidism

Help Please Iron Blood Test

Advice on blood results pls

SENT A QUESTION LAST EVENING BUT IT DID NOT REACH YOU - PLEASE CAN YO HELP ME HERE?

Disappointed

Vit D level has improved - is it good enough?

Face bloated on levo

Please help with results and right direction sign post

Lab results

Private Endo near Glasgow?

NDT v Levothyroxine

At my wits end! Months of ill health and multiple and conflicting endo opinions.

Follow up to last question

Levothyroxine and hydrocortisone

Help with blood results

Nausea on Levo?

Started on T3 only- chest pain

Test results any advice please x

Properly storing levo or t3

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