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Iron test results

Can anyone tell me if these are ok? Not ecstatic about the ferritin, would like higher to help hair loss. Thanks Iron 16.8 (10-28 umol/L) Transferrin...

Can anyone tell me if these are ok? Not ecstatic about the ferritin, would like ...

Angie_Phalange

•6 years ago

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Thyroid and child friendly endo recommendations

Hi I wondered if anyone could recommend a thyroid and child friendly endo preferably in the Berkshire area or further a field for a good one. Thanks

Hi I wondered if anyone could recommend a thyroid and child friendly endo prefe...

Mitch2897

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Confused

Hi I have a couple of questions. My peroxidaise antibodies are in range but my thyroglobulin antibodies are raised so I take it I have hashimotos, just that a...

Hi I have a couple of questions. My peroxidaise antibodies are in range but my t...

flo-jo100

•6 years ago

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Update on my condition

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sarajuarez2912

•6 years ago

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Short synacthen test

Hi, a few months back I had a short synacthen test..I was told my results were ok..but when I went to see another consultant he didn't say they were bad..but...

Hi, a few months back I had a short synacthen test..I was told my results were o...

Michaela_l

•6 years ago

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TRIAL - THE QUESTION IS HOW CAN I POST THIS?

This post is simply if I can now post something on our forum without failing to send it! Very stupid I know! Sorry for any intrusion to anyone!

This post is simply if I can now post something on our forum without failing to ...

victoria99

•6 years ago

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Excellent article showing minimal cardiac effects in patients receiving suppressive doses of L-thyroxine

Dear All, I have been reading up on the effect of suppressing TSH and the risk of cardiac events (as I received this statement from GP and endocrinologist...

Dear All, I have been reading up on the effect of suppressing TSH and the risk o...

Tina_Maria

•6 years ago

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Vitamin D replacement dose

Referring back to a previous post - my GP has given me 20,000 iu daily for 15 days of vit D3 then after that I am to take 1 per week. I suggested a reduction...

Referring back to a previous post - my GP has given me 20,000 iu daily for 15 da...

annegal

•6 years ago

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Advice on what to say to gp and just got blood results

Hi everyone. When I showed gp my private blood test a few months ago to show him I have Hashimotos I really thought I found someone who knew what I was talking...

Hi everyone. When I showed gp my private blood test a few months ago to show him...

unclefester67

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Angioplasty

Hi. I have peripheral artery disease which affects my legs so I am having an angioplasty on Monday. I was diagnosed with this 2 months ago after several scans...

Hi. I have peripheral artery disease which affects my legs so I am having an ang...

norwood1

•6 years ago

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Hashi and allergies

Anyone with Hashi noticed they are becoming allergic to more things? I'm thinking about more than just food intolerances which seem common.

Anyone with Hashi noticed they are becoming allergic to more things? I'm thinki...

Rufty10

•6 years ago

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B12 options

Hello team! I have been looking at the B12 I've been prescribed. The ones I have been prescribed by my GP are cyanocobalamin and only 50mcg. The H&B ones are...

Hello team! I have been looking at the B12 I've been prescribed. The ones I have...

Rufty10

•6 years ago

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First time user of NDT, could I have some advice on my dose please?

I'm on day 17 of Thyroid S. Have followed the directions for dose on the tpauk.com site. As per directions I now take a half grain till day 21. I felt well...

I'm on day 17 of Thyroid S. Have followed the directions for dose on the tpauk.c...

Paula101

•6 years ago

10 Replies

enlarged goitre

hi has anyone got any advice i have been told i have an enlarged goitre ?? i have a under active thyroid for many many years what does this mean xxx

hi has anyone got any advice i have been told i have an enlarged goitre ?? i ...

chantelle1980

•6 years ago

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Short of breath

Since raising to 125 mcg a day from 125 one day and 112.5 mcg the next I have been so short of breath and loose bowels.I raised it because of feeling short of...

Since raising to 125 mcg a day from 125 one day and 112.5 mcg the next I have b...

susiebow

•6 years ago

4 Replies

NDT and Thyroglobulin Test

Hello, So I am supposed to have a Thyroglobulin test every so often; it is used as a 'cancer marker'. At my last appointment, my consultant had wanted to do...

Hello, So I am supposed to have a Thyroglobulin test every so often; it is used ...

wysewoman

•6 years ago

1 Reply

My NDT experience / breakthrough and blood test query

Hello, So I started on thiroyd NDT on the 25th of May. For the first two weeks i took one grain and 50mcg levo. Then I switched to two grains - one in the...

Hello, So I started on thiroyd NDT on the 25th of May. For the first two weeks ...

wysewoman

•6 years ago

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Test results.

Hi I'm currently taking 3 grains of Thiroyd a day. I've just had my latest test results & my TSH is 1.2 but my T4 is 9.3. Based on this, my doctor said I...

Hi I'm currently taking 3 grains of Thiroyd a day. I've just had my latest test ...

Print1972

•6 years ago

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Reliability of Blue Horizon?

Hi everyone :-) Just wanting people's opinions regarding the reliability of home testing with Blue Horizon. Only asking because I have used them and medichecks...

Hi everyone :-) Just wanting people's opinions regarding the reliability of home...

NatChap

•6 years ago

34 Replies

Biotin

Just thought you fellow thyroid patients might like to now about a conversation I have just had with my Doctor. Doctor: "why do you need a retest of your TSH"...

Just thought you fellow thyroid patients might like to now about a conversation ...

barb62

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Multi vits

Cooooey Hi all it’s me again ha. Just wondering as a lot on here say steer clear of multi vits. But iv been taking berrocca. Do use think they’re ok? They...

Cooooey Hi all it’s me again ha. Just wondering as a lot on here say steer clear...

MMAndrea52

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Results Advice please

Hi. These are my most recent results. I’d really appreciate your advice. I’ve recently started on T3 only after being very unwell with migraine. Thank you.

Hi. These are my most recent results. I’d really appreciate your advice. I’ve re...

LynLyn

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Latest results

Just wanted to update everyone who has helped me over the last couple of months. My latest results arrived this morning, they are: TSH 2.78 (0.27-4.2) FT4 14.4...

Just wanted to update everyone who has helped me over the last couple of months....

knitwitty

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Over active thyroid

Hi my thyroid has now gone overactive twice. I take a regular medication which can cause thyroid problems so my doctor presumed it was that.However saw an...

Hi my thyroid has now gone overactive twice. I take a regular medication which c...

Newbeginning2018

•6 years ago

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Mini-review of the action of T2 now published in full

This minireview is now open to read and download via: Front. Endocrinol., 25 July 2018 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2018.00427 3,5-Diiodothyronine: A...

This minireview is now open to read and download via: Front. Endocrinol., 25 Jul...

diogenes

Remembering•6 years ago

1 Reply

Betaine Hydrochloric Acid

Hello All, I just wanted to ask is anyone using Betaine Hydrochloric Acid? If so, are you finding it helpful and which brand do you recommend and how much do...

Hello All, I just wanted to ask is anyone using Betaine Hydrochloric Acid? If s...

HKAnne

•6 years ago

4 Replies

View on test results

Hi I have Hashimotos, and am currently taking 75mg thyroxine. I did have to negotiate with my Endo to get this - started on 25mgthrn up to 50mg after 2 weeks...

Hi I have Hashimotos, and am currently taking 75mg thyroxine. I did have to neg...

AFOS11

•6 years ago

5 Replies

liquid thyroxine?

i was on this a while ago and did well until endo demanded i went back on tablets yesterday i asked dr if i could go back on it as TSH is over 8 and he agreed...

i was on this a while ago and did well until endo demanded i went back on tablet...

mandy72

•6 years ago

5 Replies

D102Test

Good morning all. Long time since I last posted. I'm in a battle to keep hold of my T3 that I have been taking 60 mg of for the last 6 years. Its been...

Good morning all. Long time since I last posted. I'm in a battle to keep hold of...

jan61

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Test results

Hi. I have already posted a thread on the forum. I received my blood test results yesterday. And I was wondering if anyone has any knowledge into TSH levels,...

Hi. I have already posted a thread on the forum. I received my blood test result...

Ajhawkes214

•6 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for July 2018

Iron test results

Thyroid and child friendly endo recommendations

Confused

Update on my condition

Short synacthen test

TRIAL - THE QUESTION IS HOW CAN I POST THIS?

Excellent article showing minimal cardiac effects in patients receiving suppressive doses of L-thyroxine

Vitamin D replacement dose

Advice on what to say to gp and just got blood results

Angioplasty

Hashi and allergies

B12 options

First time user of NDT, could I have some advice on my dose please?

enlarged goitre

Short of breath

NDT and Thyroglobulin Test

My NDT experience / breakthrough and blood test query

Test results.

Reliability of Blue Horizon?

Biotin

Multi vits

Results Advice please

Latest results

Over active thyroid

Mini-review of the action of T2 now published in full

Betaine Hydrochloric Acid

View on test results

liquid thyroxine?

D102Test

Test results

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