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Stand your ground on thyroxine

Just been to my GP this morning ready for a battle ; last 2 blood tests showed my TSH suppressed ( so overmedicated ) my T3 & T4 within range T4 -78% through...

Just been to my GP this morning ready for a battle ; last 2 blood tests showed m...

Simplyred57

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Unusual test results

Hi everyone, I was recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's (by a private doc), and he asked my GP to prescribe me 75mcg of Levothyroxine. I decided, before I...

Hi everyone, I was recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's (by a private doc), and h...

un_piacere

•6 years ago

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Soya and its impact on T3 - what's the story?

I'm beginning to think that soya milk does not agree with me. I have had two occasions recently where I've had a coconut/soya milk hot drink and felt awful...

I'm beginning to think that soya milk does not agree with me. I have had two oc...

Hashi-hacker

•6 years ago

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Guilt over work performance due to thyroid

Does anyone else feel guilty because you feel like your work performance isn't up to snuff due to your thyroid? Mine is low at the moment and I am having...

Does anyone else feel guilty because you feel like your work performance isn't u...

Cyclegirl

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Blood test abbreviations

Hi, does anyone know what these blood tests are for? I know ttg is celiac and fbc2 is full blood count but im not sure what the others are?

Hi, does anyone know what these blood tests are for? I know ttg is celiac and fb...

joeblo

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Catechins

Doing some research - I think I have Hashimotos - although an absolute diagnosis a little elusive - am reading various info regards green tea / catechins not...

Doing some research - I think I have Hashimotos - although an absolute diagnosis...

Shekina

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Testing

Hi there Making enquiries about a Thyroid Stimulating immunoglobulin- test couple of labs so far don’t do it - any suggestions please ? Many thanks Nora

Hi there Making enquiries about a Thyroid Stimulating immunoglobulin- test coup...

Shekina

•6 years ago

3 Replies

German supplier didn't get my prescription

Hi I'm hoping someone can give me a supplier that doesn't need a prescription,I sent my prescription to my usual supplier but they didn't receive it,I'm now...

Hi I'm hoping someone can give me a supplier that doesn't need a prescription,I ...

Rosie2poppy

•6 years ago

1 Reply

New results, on NDT

Hi all. I've just had my blood results through and I'm a little stumped as to whether I'm under/over medicated? Tsh 0.35 (0.27-4.20) T4 11.6 (11-25) T3 3.8...

Hi all. I've just had my blood results through and I'm a little stumped as to wh...

Witchgurl31

•6 years ago

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Exhausted after only minimal exertion

I’ve been struggling with energy for about 1.5yrs. First symptoms were during intense exercise I’d be fine but then end up in bed for 2-3 days with......

I’ve been struggling with energy for about 1.5yrs. First symptoms were during in...

Foxtrot89

•6 years ago

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I want to know does Levothyroxine cause concentration loss?

I want to know does Levothyroxine cause concentration loss at first? If you take Levothyroxine is it expected to loss concentration and energy at the...

I want to know does Levothyroxine cause concentration loss at first? If you take...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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High TPO results but total thyroidectomy was done a year ago.

Is it normal to have thyroid peroxidase antibodies even if you had a total thyroidectomy a year ago? Can the presence of thyroid peroxidase antibodies be...

Is it normal to have thyroid peroxidase antibodies even if you had a total thyro...

CareerMom1

•6 years ago

8 Replies

T3 and Headache's?

Has anyone noticed headaches occurring on T3? I'm on 10mcg's daily (started with 5) along with 112 mcg of Levo. I feel like they're becoming a daily...

Has anyone noticed headaches occurring on T3? I'm on 10mcg's daily (started with...

jls1409

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Liverpool Support Group Meeting

Hi. For anyone who lives in the Liverpool area, we have a Thyroid UK Support Group Meeting on Wednesday, 31 October at 7pm in the function room at the George...

Hi. For anyone who lives in the Liverpool area, we have a Thyroid UK Support Gro...

Venicefan

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Newbie!

Hi all, my GP is of the opinion that I do not need thyroid hormone replacement despite an official diagnosis in 2011 of TSH 30.7 (0.2 -4.2) and FT4 10.3 (12 -...

Hi all, my GP is of the opinion that I do not need thyroid hormone replacement d...

KH889

•6 years ago

26 Replies

T3 only

Hi, I finally got onto T3 only... I have no idea how to dose and even though it seems amazing at times, I also get extreme fatigued at times... Between...

Hi, I finally got onto T3 only... I have no idea how to dose and even though it ...

KateCora

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Feel unwell with changing doses

Feeling really unwell yesterday and today which has made me post. After 3 miscarriages my ivf consultant, miscarriage consultant and my GP have all decided...

Feeling really unwell yesterday and today which has made me post. After 3 misc...

Orla9298

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Blood results

Hi there not been on here for a while! Can someone help me with these results? Free TSH & T4 11.5 serum ferritin level 429 ug/L says it’s above range serum TSH...

Hi there not been on here for a while! Can someone help me with these results? F...

4by2

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Vitamin/mineral levels

Sep 2018 FERRITIN 29 (30 - 400) FOLATE 4.3 (4.6 - 18.7) VITAMIN D TOTAL 42.6 (25 - 50 vitamin D deficiency) VITAMIN B12 251 (190 - 900) I take 800iu vit D...

Sep 2018 FERRITIN 29 (30 - 400) FOLATE 4.3 (4.6 - 18.7) VITAMIN D TOTAL 42.6 (25...

Liv285

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Blood Results.

I see they aren't very clear , I will re do them with my daughter's help on Wednesday. Briefly for now . Red blood cell distribution 14.9 ( 11.5 -14.5) GFR...

I see they aren't very clear , I will re do them with my daughter's help on Wedn...

Julesd

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Your doctor wants to reduce or has reduced your dose of thyroid medication? Here is a letter that may help

if you like it, please use it and amend it to suit your case. You can take it with you to help discuss your dose with your doctor. Or you can use it write to...

if you like it, please use it and amend it to suit your case. You can take it wi...

holyshedballs

•6 years ago

21 Replies

Blood Results

Hi all here are my results. The b12 has increased from 330 to 710 in the past year but as Highland 49 said maybe there's an absorption problem . I just need...

Hi all here are my results. The b12 has increased from 330 to 710 in the past y...

Julesd

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Blood Results

Underactive since 2009 Hi I have had to rejoin again from yesterday as it wouldn’t let me change my username Blood results Friday (October) Tsh = 7.24...

Underactive since 2009 Hi I have had to rejoin again from yesterday as it would...

whymestill

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Hypothyroidism and anxiety attacks?

Hi, I have hashimotos for 30 years. I take Armour thyroid. I am 58. Recently, say the past 6 months or so I have been very anxious. (I got a new job) I decided...

Hi, I have hashimotos for 30 years. I take Armour thyroid. I am 58. Recently, sa...

Cyclegirl

•6 years ago

13 Replies

How to introduce T3

So we have been battling with the Endo for a while who is still reluctant to introduce t3! So we have had a medichecks blood test done and sourced our own t3....

So we have been battling with the Endo for a while who is still reluctant to int...

Sarahsmurfs

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Where in Greece can I find T3?

I’m looking for personal experiences obtaining T3 as I’m going to visit Greece soon. Thanks in advance.

I’m looking for personal experiences obtaining T3 as I’m going to visit Greece s...

Quilliam

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Just a update

Hi all, just been to see the Endo got to take 20 mg of carbimazole then stop taking the beta blockers after a week and go for 2 scans I told him my worries...

Hi all, just been to see the Endo got to take 20 mg of carbimazole then stop ta...

Juliecg60

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Chronic diseases solution

For any chronic disease Cancer + Lyme and others best treatment is "HYPERTHERMIA". really worth having a look it has got astonishing results. Very expensive...

For any chronic disease Cancer + Lyme and others best treatment is "HYPERTHERM...

SDJUK123

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Low T3

Anyone tried the Nutri products like T convert to help with the conversion of levothyroxine as my T3 is only 3.4

Anyone tried the Nutri products like T convert to help with the conversion of le...

Maggiemay12

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Hypo - diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel

Any advice on carpal tunnel syndrome? Have had nerve conduction tests and it is in on both sides. Advice by GP is to have a 'minor op' 😐. Has anyone had...

Any advice on carpal tunnel syndrome? Have had nerve conduction tests and it is...

Millie363

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for October 2018

Stand your ground on thyroxine

Unusual test results

Soya and its impact on T3 - what's the story?

Guilt over work performance due to thyroid

Blood test abbreviations

Catechins

Testing

German supplier didn't get my prescription

New results, on NDT

Exhausted after only minimal exertion

I want to know does Levothyroxine cause concentration loss?

High TPO results but total thyroidectomy was done a year ago.

T3 and Headache's?

Liverpool Support Group Meeting

Newbie!

T3 only

Feel unwell with changing doses

Blood results

Vitamin/mineral levels

Blood Results.

Your doctor wants to reduce or has reduced your dose of thyroid medication? Here is a letter that may help

Blood Results

Blood Results

Hypothyroidism and anxiety attacks?

How to introduce T3

Where in Greece can I find T3?

Just a update

Chronic diseases solution

Low T3

Hypo - diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel

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