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Health improving - but period pain much worse!

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism nearly a year ago, and am gradually seeing improvements in my symptoms. The GP has recently been persuaded to increase my...

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism nearly a year ago, and am gradually seeing i...

Tasker

•6 years ago

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Pernisious Anemia

Hi do any of you folks know if low iron and low folate could be pernisious Anemia?

Hi do any of you folks know if low iron and low folate could be pernisious Anemi...

Rval

•6 years ago

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TPO antibodies have reduced- is this significant?

Evening all, I had initial blood tests in October 2017 which showed raised TSH and very high TPO levels at 950 (normal range 0-35). I've been taking...

Evening all, I had initial blood tests in October 2017 which showed raised TSH a...

Qwerty11

•6 years ago

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Reducing carbimazole

I am still waiting for tests to confirm what type of thyroid diagnosis I have, and I have an appointment with private doctor on Friday. I have been on 20g...

I am still waiting for tests to confirm what type of thyroid diagnosis I have, a...

Oopsy

•6 years ago

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Nasty thyroid.

Hi all, Hope someone can help, I've had thyroid trouble for a few years, my thyroid leaves are up & down. It's under active. I have found out due to a scan I...

Hi all, Hope someone can help, I've had thyroid trouble for a few years, my th...

Bikerbabe1

•6 years ago

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Feverish

I am on medication for hypothyroid. However recently I have felt feverish all the time on hot or cold days. Insomnia and non stop thinking all the time. I have...

I am on medication for hypothyroid. However recently I have felt feverish all th...

Gillybabe48

•6 years ago

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Advice on what to say at endo appointment

Hello I wonder if I could get some medication and dosing advice. I was diagnosed hypothyroid last year (TSH 17) and started on levothyroxine. I was really...

Hello I wonder if I could get some medication and dosing advice. I was diagnosed...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Thyroid not inflamed

TPO Antibodies are negative and TG Antibodies is positive. The doctor said it was a little high, but not enough. He also said my thyroid is not inflamed...

TPO Antibodies are negative and TG Antibodies is positive. The doctor said it wa...

JenniferMarie

•6 years ago

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FT4 of 19

I have been hypothyroid for around 40 years. I was 31 years old at diagnosis, now 73 years old. For the last year I’ve been taking 125mcg Levothyroxine daily...

I have been hypothyroid for around 40 years. I was 31 years old at diagnosis, no...

blue4peace

•6 years ago

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Nhs vit D is it cut D3 or D2?

Hi there, I wanted to ask you people when we test vitamin D through NHS it says Serum total 25-OH Vit D level -is this active vitamin d3 or d2 they are...

Hi there, I wanted to ask you people when we test vitamin D through NHS it says...

Ari3

•6 years ago

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Blood Results for first 6 weeks on Liothyronine

I have now been on Morningside Liothyronine and had a blood test last week and received the results today. I have posted a couple of times about my results...

I have now been on Morningside Liothyronine and had a blood test last week and r...

MCP80

•6 years ago

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IRON OVERLOAD

Does anyone have experience of having an iron overload? I am hypo and am 4months in on taking NDT after 5yrs of hell on levy. Feeling so much better but some...

Does anyone have experience of having an iron overload? I am hypo and am 4months...

Katkrap

•6 years ago

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Graves , hyperthyroidism

strange numbers , heres my numbers <0.01 UIU/ML tsh, T3, TOTAL 571 n FREE T4 >7.8 NG/DL help

strange numbers , heres my numbers <0.01 UIU/ML tsh, T3, TOTAL 571 n FREE T4 ...

lkkj

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Why T-4 Does not work and why mainstream clinicians don't really know.

Discovered a wonderful article in the May 2016 edition of the magazine First for Women on the newsstands here in the US. The article was based on research by...

Discovered a wonderful article in the May 2016 edition of the magazine First for...

dtate2016

•6 years ago

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SIFO and vitamin D

It seems I might have SIFO(small intestine fungal overgrowth) which affect thyroid function as does SIBO. Had thyroid tests on dialysis method done as normal...

It seems I might have SIFO(small intestine fungal overgrowth) which affect thyro...

Justiina

•6 years ago

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Radiation Induced Hypothyroidism - Advice Please

Hello, I'm new here and this is my first post. Following radiotherapy treatment in 2016, I was diagnosed with Subclinical Hypothyroidism in April. I started...

Hello, I'm new here and this is my first post. Following radiotherapy treatment...

WSimpson

•6 years ago

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Thyroid antibodies but normal TSH

Hi All, I (like a lot of you!) am just trying to find some answers or advice please. Around 4 years ago I went to my doctors pretty sure that my thyroid was...

Hi All, I (like a lot of you!) am just trying to find some answers or advice ple...

Nightfury2

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Advice for blood tests please

Hi there everyone, I had a total thyroidectomy last November after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer and have since been on levothyroxine to replace it (I...

Hi there everyone, I had a total thyroidectomy last November after being diagno...

Liam12

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Should I get tested for Gluten/Coeliac Evaluation with Genetic Test? Any one done it?

So I am about to order my first private, comprehensive Thyroid test from BlueHorizons, and I came across their Gluten/Coeliac Evaluation with Genetic Test. I...

So I am about to order my first private, comprehensive Thyroid test from BlueHor...

Gilbo72

•6 years ago

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Dr Frey thyroid doc in Ipswich

Has anyone seen and been treated by this doctor — I am looking into all on thyroid uk’s list but it’s very hard to find any reviews of these doctors. Thanks

Has anyone seen and been treated by this doctor — I am looking into all on thyro...

Fiii

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Should I supplement with T3?

Hi there, I'm not a guru on optimising T3 / T4 levels like so many of you are, so would much appreciate your advice. My most recent bloods showed: August 2018...

Hi there, I'm not a guru on optimising T3 / T4 levels like so many of you are, s...

HypoCrazy

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Sugars and "surface" body pain...?

So... for many years, I thought this issue was related to over-alcohol consumption, but it's happening this morning, and I didn't drink at all... My "skin...

So... for many years, I thought this issue was related to over-alcohol consumpti...

Hellonwheels

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Can someone give me advice on T3 dosing please?

Good morning and thank you to all the wonderful members who are always so helpful, especially Slow Dragon and Seaside Sue. I have now just started self...

Good morning and thank you to all the wonderful members who are always so helpfu...

PottyDotty

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Tsh related question.

Hi I am Aditya from India and my wife is 4 weeks pregnant. Just got the reports and the tsh level is 4.1. Is there anything to worry about here? Please help....

Hi I am Aditya from India and my wife is 4 weeks pregnant. Just got the reports ...

Adi1990

•6 years ago

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Latest results

My latest results are: ft3 5.0 (3.6-6.3) Ft4 15 (12-22) I feel undermedicated. What do I increase t3 or t4? Any advice?

My latest results are: ft3 5.0 (3.6-6.3) Ft4 15 (12-22) I feel undermedicated. W...

Emits

•6 years ago

1 Reply

thyroid blood test

Do the labs through my GP test for FT3/FT4?

Wayne39

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Food & medication related

Morning all, Two issues today First Iv just purchased some chia seeds then after reading the back packet it states consult Dr if taking other...

Morning all, Two issues today First Iv just purchased some chia seeds then after...

Knit1pearl1

•6 years ago

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Advice on Blood Test Results

I was first diagnosed Hypo with Adrenal issues by Dr Peatfield back in 2005 and currently take up to 75mcgs daily of Eltroxin, depending on how I feel. I'd be...

I was first diagnosed Hypo with Adrenal issues by Dr Peatfield back in 2005 and ...

Benos123

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Hyperthyroid follow up test

So I did a follow up thyroid check privately. My results are: THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE *0.007 mIU/L 0.27 - 4.20 FREE THYROXINE...

So I did a follow up thyroid check privately. My results are: THYROID STIMULATIN...

ed2w

•6 years ago

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Recommendations for good endocrinologists in south east and reputable T3 suppliers - again- sorry...?

Hi there, I posted a few days asking this question but got no response. I guess it’s like gold dust now! 😁 I also messaged a couple of people who I thought...

Hi there, I posted a few days asking this question but got no response. I guess ...

Gilbo72

•6 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for August 2018

Health improving - but period pain much worse!

Pernisious Anemia

TPO antibodies have reduced- is this significant?

Reducing carbimazole

Nasty thyroid.

Feverish

Advice on what to say at endo appointment

Thyroid not inflamed

FT4 of 19

Nhs vit D is it cut D3 or D2?

Blood Results for first 6 weeks on Liothyronine

IRON OVERLOAD

Graves , hyperthyroidism

Why T-4 Does not work and why mainstream clinicians don't really know.

SIFO and vitamin D

Radiation Induced Hypothyroidism - Advice Please

Thyroid antibodies but normal TSH

Advice for blood tests please

Should I get tested for Gluten/Coeliac Evaluation with Genetic Test? Any one done it?

Dr Frey thyroid doc in Ipswich

Should I supplement with T3?

Sugars and "surface" body pain...?

Can someone give me advice on T3 dosing please?

Tsh related question.

Latest results

thyroid blood test

Food & medication related

Advice on Blood Test Results

Hyperthyroid follow up test

Recommendations for good endocrinologists in south east and reputable T3 suppliers - again- sorry...?

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