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Ndt

Hi I’m on ndt my Endo just raised my dose from 2 to 2 1/4 grains. On 2 grains Tsh was high t3 right at top of range and t4 right at bottom of the range. I’ve...

Hi I’m on ndt my Endo just raised my dose from 2 to 2 1/4 grains. On 2 grains Ts...

flo-jo100

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Puzzling Results

Let me preface this post by saying I wouldn't recommend anyone to do what I've done. I originally started self medicating with NDT in late 2015. Results...

Let me preface this post by saying I wouldn't recommend anyone to do what I've d...

hunny59

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Can anyone offer some explanation tired and hair loss. Endo is saying to reduce levothyroxine

I've just had my blood results back from last week. I am so tired, blurred vision and hair loss despite my increase in levothyroxine. I have both hashimotos...

I've just had my blood results back from last week. I am so tired, blurred visio...

Pawsedagain

•5 years ago

8 Replies

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Immunologists NHS Midlands

Hi, Can anyone recommend an NHS immunologist in the Midlands. I have Graves' and am unhappy with the treatment from Endocrinology. Thanks 😊

Hi, Can anyone recommend an NHS immunologist in the Midlands. I have Graves' and...

Hidden

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Endos know their stuff .. NOT

I'm using this as a reason to show why this particular endocrinologist is convinced that depression and exhaustion is due to life style and not hypo thyroid...

I'm using this as a reason to show why this particular endocrinologist is convin...

Jodiedebs55

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Endo nurse says I must take levo before my tests!!!

I have seen another Endo who has increased my levo to 75mcg. I’m travelling a long way each time. I’m having next bloods done next month and a sanachthen test...

I have seen another Endo who has increased my levo to 75mcg. I’m travelling a lo...

Flecmac

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Taking double dose of carbimazole

I’m on 40mg if carbimazole but missed 4 days. I took a double dose this morning, and was going to take 3 more double doses (in the next 3 days obviously) to...

I’m on 40mg if carbimazole but missed 4 days. I took a double dose this morning,...

Hyperhatter

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Blood test results advice

Some advice on my last blood tests would be appreciated please: tsh 0.01 (0.3-4.2) ft3 6.9 (3-6.2) and ft4 23.4 (12-22) I was on NDT (with the support of my...

Some advice on my last blood tests would be appreciated please: tsh 0.01 (0.3-4...

soozsnooz

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Purchasing t3 online

Are there any "suppliers" I should avoid? This is such a minefield..... so hard.... am scared of being scammed. Help!

Are there any "suppliers" I should avoid? This is such a minefield..... so har...

ChristinaGasparri

•5 years ago

1 Reply

purchasing t3 online

I need some more supplies but my usual supplier is not online any longer. Can you pm me/help me find another reliable source please. Many thanks

I need some more supplies but my usual supplier is not online any longer. Can yo...

ChristinaGasparri

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Vit B6 ...... too much ?

Hi - I have recently started taking Hydro-Zyme for low stomach acid, I am experiencing muscle wastage, I lost a stone starting levothyroxine in 2 weeks (that...

Hi - I have recently started taking Hydro-Zyme for low stomach acid, I am experi...

jamjar67

•5 years ago

10 Replies

I Need to buy T3 from abroad.

I Need to buy T3 from abroad. Usual story, usual provider has stopped. Can administrator contact me to advise on best source now. Thanks

I Need to buy T3 from abroad. Usual story, usual provider has stopped. Can adm...

ChristinaGasparri

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Should I be worried with these results?

Hi, My results are TSH level 3.78, Serum free T4 level 13.8, Serum 25-HO vit D3 level 116.1. Are these fairly normal results? I saw a locum endocrinologist...

Hi, My results are TSH level 3.78, Serum free T4 level 13.8, Serum 25-HO vit D...

Smellydog99

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Help with reading results

I have just received my results back from medichecks and would welcome some advice on what they mean. Most out of range. Does this mean I have Hashimoto? I’m...

I have just received my results back from medichecks and would welcome some advi...

Henson1980

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Reverse T3 dominance

Hello. I hope someone can help. I have the following numbers: TSH 2.56miu/l (0.27-4.2) so middle Free T3 4.1pmol/L (3.1-6.8) so low end free T4 17.6 pmol/l...

Hello. I hope someone can help. I have the following numbers: TSH 2.56miu/l (0.2...

Tallchad

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Endo in Dorset

Hi Does anyone know of a consultant worth seeing in Dorset that will understand, the weight gain , fatigue,no sex drive instead of saying its natal etc 64...

Hi Does anyone know of a consultant worth seeing in Dorset that will understand,...

Hidden

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Does anyone have an article they can link discussing the daily fluctuation in TSH values based on time of the day?

I have read here that we should get our blood drawn for TSH first thing in the morning, as TSH is highest then. Does anyone have an article they can link...

I have read here that we should get our blood drawn for TSH first thing in the m...

rjb112

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Armour Thyroid

Can no longer get Armour Thyroid from website I was ordering from. Anyone else order elsewhere

Can no longer get Armour Thyroid from website I was ordering from. Anyone else o...

0143

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Blood test results

These are the results from my blood tests. My doctor prescribed me with oroxine 100mcg. I’m wondering if the dosage is too high? It is also my first time...

These are the results from my blood tests. My doctor prescribed me with oroxine ...

borahae

•5 years ago

9 Replies

I need some advice?

Hi, this is my first time here and I want to ask for some advice. I’m 19 and from my recent blood test results, I’m diagnosed with hypothyroidism. My doctor...

Hi, this is my first time here and I want to ask for some advice. I’m 19 and fro...

borahae

•5 years ago

14 Replies

seeking to purchase levothyroxine

Does anyone here know of a reliable and not too pricey source of levothyroxine? If anyone can help please PM me. Many thanks. xx

Does anyone here know of a reliable and not too pricey source of levothyroxine? ...

Elven

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Iron/ferritin - journal articles

Hello I keep hearing (not just here, most thyroid forum/sources) that low in range iron isn't optimal, that (70-90?) is optimal. Given that the range is 15-150...

Hello I keep hearing (not just here, most thyroid forum/sources) that low in ran...

Hidden

•5 years ago

24 Replies

I am in a quandary about B12 - Igennus Super B complex

I am a vegetarian and for years I have taken a Holland & Barrett multivitamin and until diagnosed with Hashimoto's 18 months ago that was the only supplement...

I am a vegetarian and for years I have taken a Holland & Barrett multivitamin a...

Caroline888

•5 years ago

55 Replies

Weight loss

Has anyone actually lost weight once they were optimal and if so what did you do/how did you do it? I need inspiration as I’m getting down about losing weight...

Has anyone actually lost weight once they were optimal and if so what did you do...

Hendie

•5 years ago

24 Replies

This weekend only - view Interconnected Documentaries

Dear All - here’s a link to the brilliant Interconnected documentaries. Sorry they will only be viewable for a limited period as usual but it will be worth it...

Dear All - here’s a link to the brilliant Interconnected documentaries. Sorry t...

Ziburu

•5 years ago

4 Replies

What extra tests do I need to get privately?

So as a few of you who've offered advice will know, I got diagnosed on 14 Jan 2019 and started levothyroxine on 15 Jan 2019. My 1st blood tests to see if my...

So as a few of you who've offered advice will know, I got diagnosed on 14 Jan 2...

M33R4

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Risk of high bloodsugar ? Diabetis

Hello again, I was wondering of anyone could shed their light on my bloodresults for sugar. Am I in a riskzone?

Hello again, I was wondering of anyone could shed their light on my bloodresults...

Assiya

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Hashimotos - anyone get gut problems - not constipation

Hi, for many years I've suffered from what Drs said sounded like food intolerance. Approximately every month or so I used to suffer from a bout of cramps in...

Hi, for many years I've suffered from what Drs said sounded like food intoleran...

Essexlil

•5 years ago

37 Replies

West of Scotland (Glasgow) Thyroid Support Group: next meeting Thursday 14 February 2019

Come and join our friendly, informal group on Thursday from 7pm to 9pm at Waitrose, 2 Greenlaw Place, Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire G77 6GW to have a wee...

Come and join our friendly, informal group on Thursday from 7pm to 9pm at Waitro...

SailingBy

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Female hormones are they Ok??

So I was told to post my female hormones.. radd any advice/comments??

ThyroidObsessed

•5 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for February 2019

Ndt

Puzzling Results

Can anyone offer some explanation tired and hair loss. Endo is saying to reduce levothyroxine

Immunologists NHS Midlands

Endos know their stuff .. NOT

Endo nurse says I must take levo before my tests!!!

Taking double dose of carbimazole

Blood test results advice

Purchasing t3 online

purchasing t3 online

Vit B6 ...... too much ?

I Need to buy T3 from abroad.

Should I be worried with these results?

Help with reading results

Reverse T3 dominance

Endo in Dorset

Does anyone have an article they can link discussing the daily fluctuation in TSH values based on time of the day?

Armour Thyroid

Blood test results

I need some advice?

seeking to purchase levothyroxine

Iron/ferritin - journal articles

I am in a quandary about B12 - Igennus Super B complex

Weight loss

This weekend only - view Interconnected Documentaries

What extra tests do I need to get privately?

Risk of high bloodsugar ? Diabetis

Hashimotos - anyone get gut problems - not constipation

West of Scotland (Glasgow) Thyroid Support Group: next meeting Thursday 14 February 2019

Female hormones are they Ok??

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