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New member - Medichecks results normal

Hello all I am a 26 year old male and I thought I may have an overactive thyroid due to a number of symptoms I have been suffering from for a long time,...

Hello all I am a 26 year old male and I thought I may have an overactive thyroid...

Xtrs2

•6 years ago

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Latest NHS results!

TSH 0.01, down from 2.13. (0.4 - 4.2) Free serum T4 18, up from 8 (12 - 22) Only change since last test was: Teva brand of Levo changed and increased by 25mcg....

TSH 0.01, down from 2.13. (0.4 - 4.2) Free serum T4 18, up from 8 (12 - 22) Only...

Mino40

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Are you on Thyroid Meds..especially NDT ...and Progesterone ?

If so, what is your experience of this ? I am on both these..as well as Estrogen only HRT .... I have had to drastically reduce my thyroid dose to very...

If so, what is your experience of this ? I am on both these..as well as Estroge...

Jollypolly

•6 years ago

12 Replies

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Permanent rigid aching, muscles across both shoulders - could this be over medication?

I don’t recognise this symptom and it’s fairly new to me in the last few months. Does anyone else recognise it?

I don’t recognise this symptom and it’s fairly new to me in the last few months....

Joesmum

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Extremely jittery at night causing sleeplessness

About 4 weeks ago, my GP increased my dose of levo to 125micrograms. I'm now getting some good days but some nights I'm waking up feeling very jittery/fidgety...

About 4 weeks ago, my GP increased my dose of levo to 125micrograms. I'm now get...

Bakerdave

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Medichecks 20% Discount for September!

Medichecks are offering 20% off all tests for September including thyroid and related tests. The offer starts on 1st September and expires at midnight on 30th...

Medichecks are offering 20% off all tests for September including thyroid and re...

lynmynott

Partner•6 years ago

1 Reply

Solved my Cramps

I have been suffering with terrible cramps in my legs especially at night but sometimes cramping even in my arm or hand during the day. As soon as my head...

I have been suffering with terrible cramps in my legs especially at night but so...

Dramlouie

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Any advice re test results - on NDT

Hi folks Just got my Medichecks results. I’ve been on NDT for 7 weeks, currently on 2 grains. Do I need to increase? Worried about the comment that my free...

Hi folks Just got my Medichecks results. I’ve been on NDT for 7 weeks, currently...

Angie_Phalange

•6 years ago

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TSH in range, FT4 above range and feeling Hypothyroid

I’ve had hypothyrtsince 2004 and for the first 9 years was taking 100 mcg/day with an annual blood test. The last 6 years my tsh levels have been up and down...

I’ve had hypothyrtsince 2004 and for the first 9 years was taking 100 mcg/day wi...

Shivvers

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Alkaline phosphotase

What does it mean when alkaline phosphatase is slightly raised? - 133 Lab range,30-130

What does it mean when alkaline phosphatase is slightly raised? - 133 Lab range...

foxglove

•6 years ago

9 Replies

mexican pharmacy

mexican pharmacy has stopped grossman cynomel . does anyone know where to purchase it? please message me with answers.

mexican pharmacy has stopped grossman cynomel . does anyone know where to purcha...

katherine107

•6 years ago

1 Reply

chronic fatigue syndrome”, “fibromyalgia”, "depression", "anxiety disorder", "PMDD", etc.

Have you been given a diagnosis of non-specific labels like “chronic fatigue syndrome”, “fibromyalgia”, "depression", "anxiety disorder", "PMDD", etc. the...

Have you been given a diagnosis of non-specific labels like “chronic fatigue syn...

shaws

Administrator•6 years ago

25 Replies

Plz help me..

hi guys.. I on gluten free diet and dairy free diet.. Its my 3 rd week my face swelling and hands swelling increases day by day... And im feeling sleepy every...

hi guys.. I on gluten free diet and dairy free diet.. Its my 3 rd week my face s...

Dils

•6 years ago

74 Replies

GP surgery computer system only allows TSH and T3 blood test request not T4!

Has anyone else experienced this? I am just about to have a thyroid check due to change of Levothyroxine . My GP could not make the system work for so now I...

Has anyone else experienced this? I am just about to have a thyroid check due to...

SmPea

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Hashimotos and side effects from Levothyroxine

Hello, I am currently taking medication for my sub-clinical hypo, which is derived from my Hashimoto's. I was diagnosed 2 years ago, "normal" TSH ( 0.8) and...

Hello, I am currently taking medication for my sub-clinical hypo, which is deri...

avocadolover

•6 years ago

14 Replies

What is slippery elm good for? Some people tell me it helps stomach issues. Does it help acid reflux or IBS?

A few people on the forum have said they have stomach issues with being hypo thyroid. I’ve had issues since I’m 14 but they became much worse after I was...

A few people on the forum have said they have stomach issues with being hypo thy...

Nanny23

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Swollen eyelids

I have hypothyroidism and recently I’ve noticed my eyelids are swollen. Does anyone else experience this? Should I get my thyroid Checked to see if I’m on the...

I have hypothyroidism and recently I’ve noticed my eyelids are swollen. Does any...

alisa20

•6 years ago

5 Replies

NDT - refrigeration or not? - travel?

Hi everyone The pharmacy advise me that NDT (or, at least the one they supply) is more stable than thyroxine and therefore doesn't require refrigeration,...

Hi everyone The pharmacy advise me that NDT (or, at least the one they supply) i...

Hidden

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Frequent periods on levothyroxine - what could this mean?

I started taking 25mcg in May, and didn't notice much difference in any of my symptoms until the dose went up to 50mcg. The changes have mostly been positive,...

I started taking 25mcg in May, and didn't notice much difference in any of my sy...

Lutra88

•6 years ago

10 Replies

New! Help with blood results!

Hello! I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism! My first set of blood test results came back as: Free T4 = 3 (12-22) and TSH 100 (0.27-4.2) I was put on...

Hello! I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism! My first set of blood test ...

CFM83

•6 years ago

10 Replies

T3 T4 weight issues

Hi all I bought T3 in Greece, have been on it for 3 weeks feeling better already. I am taking 12.5 T3, not sure if it’s the right dose?? My GP is useless...

Hi all I bought T3 in Greece, have been on it for 3 weeks feeling better already...

Cazzalouise

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Advice re T3

Hi Is anyone able to help me with my recent blood test results for T3 T4 and TSH which came back as below Free T3 3.6 TSH 6.12 Free Thyroxine 12.3 I am...

Hi Is anyone able to help me with my recent blood test results for T3 T4 and TS...

Hidden

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Potter5 - Update after GP appointment - asking for thyroid treatment

Hello, and first can I say, thank you so much to everyone who replied to me. The information and help I was given here was invaluable at appointment today....

Hello, and first can I say, thank you so much to everyone who replied to me. Th...

potter5

•6 years ago

32 Replies

Running around in circles - Help Needed

Like so many of us I have given up trying to get the right treatment for my under active thyroid through the NHS and resorted to getting a private blood test...

Like so many of us I have given up trying to get the right treatment for my unde...

Poppycat14

•6 years ago

7 Replies

HELP FOR DAUGHTER STILL NEEDED PLEASE !!

I posted on behalf of my daughter 2 months ago with her Thyroid & Vitamin results and received a lot of great advice & information. She has been suffering for...

I posted on behalf of my daughter 2 months ago with her Thyroid & Vitamin result...

janey1234

•6 years ago

38 Replies

Natural thyroid meds

How do I get Natural thyroid meds without a prescription??

Preston1

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Do my hormones look low?

Here is my ostradil reading from medicjecks in March. Luteal phase was highlighted. Is this on the low side? I’m not having periods. Medichecks report came...

Here is my ostradil reading from medicjecks in March. Luteal phase was highlight...

Dee8686

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Progesterone and its effect on Hashimotos.

Has anyone experience of using Progesterone cream and as a consequence found they need to reduce their thyroid meds , or even give up altogether, as the...

Has anyone experience of using Progesterone cream and as a consequence found the...

Jollypolly

•6 years ago

38 Replies

A massive thank you

I know I have only began this journey into getting a diagnosis. But i would like to thank everyone who has helped me and gave me advice thus far. I was...

I know I have only began this journey into getting a diagnosis. But i would lik...

HappyH81

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Help with mother’s results please

Hi all, my mum is 66 and has been on thyroxine for an underactive thyroid for 20+ years. She takes 100mg a day. She has been experiencing worsening of her...

Hi all, my mum is 66 and has been on thyroxine for an underactive thyroid for 20...

Hillz2000

•6 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for August 2018

New member - Medichecks results normal

Latest NHS results!

Are you on Thyroid Meds..especially NDT ...and Progesterone ?

Permanent rigid aching, muscles across both shoulders - could this be over medication?

Extremely jittery at night causing sleeplessness

Medichecks 20% Discount for September!

Solved my Cramps

Any advice re test results - on NDT

TSH in range, FT4 above range and feeling Hypothyroid

Alkaline phosphotase

mexican pharmacy

chronic fatigue syndrome”, “fibromyalgia”, "depression", "anxiety disorder", "PMDD", etc.

Plz help me..

GP surgery computer system only allows TSH and T3 blood test request not T4!

Hashimotos and side effects from Levothyroxine

What is slippery elm good for? Some people tell me it helps stomach issues. Does it help acid reflux or IBS?

Swollen eyelids

NDT - refrigeration or not? - travel?

Frequent periods on levothyroxine - what could this mean?

New! Help with blood results!

T3 T4 weight issues

Advice re T3

Potter5 - Update after GP appointment - asking for thyroid treatment

Running around in circles - Help Needed

HELP FOR DAUGHTER STILL NEEDED PLEASE !!

Natural thyroid meds

Do my hormones look low?

Progesterone and its effect on Hashimotos.

A massive thank you

Help with mother’s results please

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