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New frustrating symptoms

Hi everyone; I have been having some issues. I haven’t had tests done. frankly I don’t know what tests to do and whom I should seek out to have them done by....

Hi everyone; I have been having some issues. I haven’t had tests done. frankly I...

grafkimber

•6 years ago

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Help with test results please: T3 only, why is TSH not higher if FT3 and FT4 below range?

Hi all I’ve been on T3 only for about 6 months now, started off on 5mcg/day, then 10mcg/day, went onto 15mcg/day about 6-8 weeks ago. At my last appt the...

Hi all I’ve been on T3 only for about 6 months now, started off on 5mcg/day, th...

cazzaleo

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Suspect low ferritin again

Can I start supplements before possible blood test or will that scew the results? How long shall you hold up before test?

Can I start supplements before possible blood test or will that scew the results...

Clara9

•6 years ago

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I need help understanding my thyroid blood results

I had a partial thyroidectomy in 1977 and the remaining thyroid was removed in 2014. Soon after my weight increased significantly and I was diagnosed with...

I had a partial thyroidectomy in 1977 and the remaining thyroid was removed in 2...

Murielk59

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Private GP or Endocrinologist?

My apologies for such entry level question but when you are so tired and your mind is not working at its best, I'm struggling to make decision. When you get...

My apologies for such entry level question but when you are so tired and your mi...

Erainy

•6 years ago

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Best time to have blood test

My understanding is that you should have a test during early morning like before 10am without having had any food. This will give you the maximum level of TSH....

My understanding is that you should have a test during early morning like before...

Erainy

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Can Lyme disease cause thyroidism?

I saw a piece on TV some time ago where the founder of Phones4U developed hyperthyroidism after being infected with Lyme disease. Now 11 members of his family...

I saw a piece on TV some time ago where the founder of Phones4U developed hypert...

pffft2017

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Query about suppressed TSH

Hi guys, I am on NDT, currently 2.5 grains. I have confirmed I have the genetic conversion problem and I've found I only feel optimal when my free T3 is right...

Hi guys, I am on NDT, currently 2.5 grains. I have confirmed I have the genetic ...

Lisaf01

•6 years ago

36 Replies

Tests for adrenal fatigue you can do at home?

Anyone tried any of these or have any thoughts? https://www.tpauk.com/main/article/tests-for-adrenal-fatigue-you-can-do-at-home-2/

Anyone tried any of these or have any thoughts? https://www.tpauk.com/main/artic...

Portia1974

•6 years ago

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Still not getting through to my doctor- my latest bloods

As is repeated again and again here, I’m not getting through to my gp that I feel so unwell, and it’s only getting worse. I’m 24 but feel 84 and now I’m on the...

As is repeated again and again here, I’m not getting through to my gp that I fee...

Beffymon

•6 years ago

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My Eleven BlueHorizon Blood Test results

This was with BlueHorizon. They could not have been more helpful, getting the sample was not so easy for an eighty five year old so we opted for a nurse to...

This was with BlueHorizon. They could not have been more helpful, getting the sa...

PizzlieBear

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Recommendations

Hi all, does anyone has any experience with these docs: Dr Martin Weickert, dr Sailesh Sankar, dr Varadarajan Baskar ??? Many thanks

Hi all, does anyone has any experience with these docs: Dr Martin Weickert, dr S...

Sveistre

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Very conflicting results

Hi All I'm really confused. I had a bluecrest work medical and as a result, it came back with a tsh level of 12. Because I didn't even realise I had an issue,...

Hi All I'm really confused. I had a bluecrest work medical and as a result, it ...

Annoynomice

•6 years ago

6 Replies

High Free T4

Hi there, I’ve been on a steady dose of t4 150mcg and T3 28mcg for over 18 months. My relevant vitamins and minerals are all good too. A year ago my results...

Hi there, I’ve been on a steady dose of t4 150mcg and T3 28mcg for over 18 month...

Ashanat

•6 years ago

9 Replies

T3 Dosage

My friend had a complete thyroidectomy 10 years ago. Since that time she has been on 200 mg of Levothyroxine. She continued to have debilitating symptoms such...

My friend had a complete thyroidectomy 10 years ago. Since that time she has bee...

Galapagos

•6 years ago

6 Replies

T3 and Amazon

Dear People I am seeking another blood test with my doctors as I’m pretty sure I’m not converting well and my symptoms prior to diagnosis are returning....

Dear People I am seeking another blood test with my doctors as I’m pretty sure I...

Dotty1340

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Could any body tell online pharmacy where I could buy Teva levothyroxine

Latest bloods ths3.89 t3 3.58. t4 13,75 been told by GP nothing physically wrong with me currently on 75mg of Teva last 9 months

Latest bloods ths3.89 t3 3.58. t4 13,75 been told by GP nothing physically wrong...

BiggerD

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Morning coffee alternative

Morning all! As a self confessed coffee addict I've been struggling with taking my Levo in the morning and then waiting an hour before my morning cuppa. I'm...

Morning all! As a self confessed coffee addict I've been struggling with taking ...

Portia1974

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Plz Help me with hashimotos diet..

is sorghoum flour good for hashimotos? What should i use flour for bread ?

Dils

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Optimal dose for poor responder?

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and have been taking Thyroid Extract (Armour) and Slow Release T3 since 2015. With many symptoms at that time my TSH, Free...

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and have been taking Thyroid Extract (Armour...

millie07

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Has anyone used a CBD oil for thyroid nodules?

Has anyone used a cbd oil for thyroid nodules?

Hidden

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Allergic Reaction to Levothyroxine?

Hi guys, So I have Graves disease and got the RAI. I went hypo around the beginning of July and started 50 mcg of Levothyroxine. (These are all in the US scale...

Hi guys, So I have Graves disease and got the RAI. I went hypo around the beginn...

glennss3

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Taking Levo at night

I know this has been discussed several times but just want to know if there is a little adjustment period taking Levo at night: I took it for the first time...

I know this has been discussed several times but just want to know if there is a...

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Itching especially at night

Hi I wonder if anyone can advise why I am itching all over my body especially at night it is driving me nuts am waiting for results from recent blood test, so...

Hi I wonder if anyone can advise why I am itching all over my body especially at...

Zizzy1591

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Advice please on introducing T3.

I am currently on 150mg eletroxin, my dosage was incereased 3 months from 100mcg eletroxin. I am still tired no energy and cannot lose weight. I am seriously...

I am currently on 150mg eletroxin, my dosage was incereased 3 months from 100mcg...

roseanne23

•6 years ago

1 Reply

How can someone receive iv iron infusion with only 0.5 increase in hb ...pregnant woman 32 years

Iron profile after infusion shows everything within normal range except for high transferrin (I guess it increased from the infusion) haemoglobin was 8.4 now...

Iron profile after infusion shows everything within normal range except for high...

z_sidrak

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Reliable Thiroyd supplier?

Hi, I’ve been using Thiroyd from a Thai supplier recommended on here for the past year. I just went to order some more and their payment system keeps failing...

Hi, I’ve been using Thiroyd from a Thai supplier recommended on here for the pas...

SM85

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Hashimoto's?

Hi all, A little bit of background, my mum has hypothyroidism and over the last few years I've started with many of the common symptoms. However, my OH and I...

Hi all, A little bit of background, my mum has hypothyroidism and over the last ...

Starfire1

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Help with recent results

I'm feeling exhausted, nervousness and sweating. My doc says my results are good. Been on thyroxcine for 5yrs. Tsh 0.79 Ft4 21 No T3 tested and doc refuses!!...

I'm feeling exhausted, nervousness and sweating. My doc says my results are good...

Annettie269

•6 years ago

2 Replies

advice please about testing for Thyroid

Hi, I've been suffering with problems for a long time now and wondering regarding private testing, I was looking at the medichecks website and wondering what...

Hi, I've been suffering with problems for a long time now and wondering regardin...

Lumoselven

•6 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for August 2018

New frustrating symptoms

Help with test results please: T3 only, why is TSH not higher if FT3 and FT4 below range?

Suspect low ferritin again

I need help understanding my thyroid blood results

Private GP or Endocrinologist?

Best time to have blood test

Can Lyme disease cause thyroidism?

Query about suppressed TSH

Tests for adrenal fatigue you can do at home?

Still not getting through to my doctor- my latest bloods

My Eleven BlueHorizon Blood Test results

Recommendations

Very conflicting results

High Free T4

T3 Dosage

T3 and Amazon

Could any body tell online pharmacy where I could buy Teva levothyroxine

Morning coffee alternative

Plz Help me with hashimotos diet..

Optimal dose for poor responder?

Has anyone used a CBD oil for thyroid nodules?

Allergic Reaction to Levothyroxine?

Taking Levo at night

Itching especially at night

Advice please on introducing T3.

How can someone receive iv iron infusion with only 0.5 increase in hb ...pregnant woman 32 years

Reliable Thiroyd supplier?

Hashimoto's?

Help with recent results

advice please about testing for Thyroid

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