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Clinical Utility of TSH Receptor Antibodies (TRAb)

Incredible piece for those with Graves https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article...

ling

•5 years ago

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Thyroid DNA results 2

This set shows 2 " Ambers"

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Latest blue horizon bloods

Feeling like crap! Bones ache, memory like I’m 100, tired, grumpy etc I’m on 175mcg of Levo have been for years, I have hashi. My gp is useless. I’ve been on...

Feeling like crap! Bones ache, memory like I’m 100, tired, grumpy etc I’m on 175...

Carrie97

•5 years ago

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Vitamin & mineral blood tests interpretation

Hi everyone, I've had nutritional blood tests taken for the 1st time and am confused about the results. I wonder why the vitamin B results are arranged like...

Hi everyone, I've had nutritional blood tests taken for the 1st time and am con...

LPR12

•5 years ago

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What to do when my GP won't prescribe T3 even though a consultant says I need it.

I have hypothyroidism and have been on a combination of Levothyroxine and Liothyronine for a couple of years now after many years of struggle to get prescribed...

I have hypothyroidism and have been on a combination of Levothyroxine and Liothy...

hburrows201

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Consultants

Hi everyone, I'm looking for recommendations for consultants who see people privately and can deal with thyroid and potentially pituitary issues, as well as...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for recommendations for consultants who see people priv...

aur2512

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Did I overdo it?

I really struggle with energy. Walking has become hard for me. Doing anything sustained is hard for me. Yesterday I met with an agent and walked a 22.5 acre...

I really struggle with energy. Walking has become hard for me. Doing anything ...

FancyPants54

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Hello, Anyone used higher nature thyroid support formula for overactive thyroid??

I’ve been told that my thyroid is raise abit but the doctors won’t give me any medication, but I’m experiencing all the symptoms. Does anyone know if these...

I’ve been told that my thyroid is raise abit but the doctors won’t give me any m...

barneymc11

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Chalky?

Been taking Thybon Henning from German for about 20 days in 3x 5mg doses starting at 7.30am Sometimes take sublingually And they taste chalky. Is that as it...

Been taking Thybon Henning from German for about 20 days in 3x 5mg doses startin...

Kandahar

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Hashimoto. Voice Project

You may remember the Hashimoto Heart project last year which was successful in helping Hashimoto's patients. They have asked us to tell you about their very...

You may remember the Hashimoto Heart project last year which was successful in h...

lynmynott

Partner•5 years ago

8 Replies

Can someone recommend articles about T3? I source and pay for my own T3 but surgery refused to write out prescription for German pharmacy.

Hi, Have previously done battle with my GP surgery and was refused a trial of thyroxine (and B12 injections prior to that). Seeing endo privately, prescribed...

Hi, Have previously done battle with my GP surgery and was refused a trial of th...

Highland49

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Feeling let down and ignored by endocrinologists

Can anyone offer me some advice please? Sorry for the long post. I saw the endocrinologist yesterday for the second time in about 9 months. First time he said...

Can anyone offer me some advice please? Sorry for the long post. I saw the endo...

Kitty1watson

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Understanding lab results

I take 150mcg levo daily but have been off work for 4 weeks, dizzy, nauseous, severe anxiety, pins and needles, numbness. Just had an advanced blood test done...

I take 150mcg levo daily but have been off work for 4 weeks, dizzy, nauseous, se...

Quaver

•5 years ago

22 Replies

New to T3 but not new to Hashimotos

I was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to advise me about taking T3. I have 25mcg so I did intend being very wary and taking one quarter for say 5 to...

I was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to advise me about taking T3. I ...

elaine2447

•5 years ago

3 Replies

swelling of neck/thyroid gland after switching from levothyroxine to Thiroyd

Hi Guys, i started thiroyd last wednesday 1 grain per day at 6.30am daily. the first couple of days id get a really sore throat until dinner time, which has...

Hi Guys, i started thiroyd last wednesday 1 grain per day at 6.30am daily. the f...

dizzy1979

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Metabolic diet reviews please

Hi, I have had hypothyroidism for many years and since been diagnosed I have put on a huge amount of weight. I excerise regularly and try and eat healthy as...

Hi, I have had hypothyroidism for many years and since been diagnosed I have put...

Travelbug173

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Antibodies

Hi guys, still mulling everything ovet re my last two posts ( and unbelievably helpful comments). Does anyone know what this means please : The test name on...

Hi guys, still mulling everything ovet re my last two posts ( and unbelievably h...

Elephantmad

•5 years ago

9 Replies

weigh update

2lb off last night at SW im following WW now and its working last night should have been my last night at SW (i got a countdown before joining WW so continued...

2lb off last night at SW im following WW now and its working last night should h...

mandy72

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Help with timing of medication

Hi I always take my Levothyroxine, T3 and Bendroflumethiazide at the same time in the morning, between half an hour and an hour before a cup of tea. My...

Hi I always take my Levothyroxine, T3 and Bendroflumethiazide at the same time i...

pamelashep

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Avenacalm

Does anyone know if it's safe to take avenacalm if your hypo ,? I'm trying to find a more natural remedy for stress I have PTSD and I cant find any info on...

Does anyone know if it's safe to take avenacalm if your hypo ,? I'm trying to fi...

Jodiedebs55

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Normal TSH, LOW FT3, HIGH FT4

What does it mean? Do i have hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism,.. Was it normal?

What does it mean? Do i have hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism,.. Was it normal...

Love2014

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Made Change from Synthroid to NP Thyroid

Hello, so my Dr. Said my levels were in high normal range taking 112 mcg Synthroid. I couldnt lose weight to save my life. I decided i want to go natural based...

Hello, so my Dr. Said my levels were in high normal range taking 112 mcg Synthro...

CarmenML

•5 years ago

5 Replies

test results as requested

Hello again I wrote 3 days ago asking what to say to my endo and want to thank everyone for there very helpful information. I was asked to try and find out...

Hello again I wrote 3 days ago asking what to say to my endo and want to thank e...

VIKKINDA

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Traveling in Prague and Budapest - T3 Refill

I will be traveling to Prague and Budapest and would like to have a backup plan in case my T3 (Cytomel) is lost or stolen. I don't believe that T3 is available...

I will be traveling to Prague and Budapest and would like to have a backup plan ...

ktgan

•5 years ago

3 Replies

TSH Level - Lower Dosage

Hi all, I had a near-full thyroidectomy in December 2014 and have been taking Levo since. I initially started on 150mcg but the doctor increased it in 2016 to...

Hi all, I had a near-full thyroidectomy in December 2014 and have been taking Le...

Kajcho

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Overmedicated?

Hello I recently had my free T3 and free T4 tested these are my results. Free T3 6.4 range 2.3-4.2 Free T4 1.4 range 0.8-1.8 I took 2 1/2 grains of...

Hello I recently had my free T3 and free T4 tested these are my results. Free T...

Gigi216

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Lev and cough

Hi, I’ve been taking lev for about 3 weeks and since taking have been plagued by a chesty, phlegm cough, since this only seems to of started since taking lev I...

Hi, I’ve been taking lev for about 3 weeks and since taking have been plagued by...

Swannybird

•5 years ago

2 Replies

THYROID test results

Just got tsh results after 6 months from last test results were 0.08 they came back today 4.28 why? Dr wants to retest in 4 weeks is fasting a requirement for...

Just got tsh results after 6 months from last test results were 0.08 they came b...

Pell1964

•5 years ago

7 Replies

USING A SUPPLEMENT FOR UNDER ACTIVE THYROID

I STOP USING THE MEDICATION THAT THE DOCTOR PRESCRIBE ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. I AM DOING A SELF SURVEY FOR 6 MONTHS. I STARTED USING A HERBAL THYROID...

I STOP USING THE MEDICATION THAT THE DOCTOR PRESCRIBE ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. I AM D...

HARRIS419

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Please Help

Hi, I am a 60 years old and this is my first post. I have suffered with fatigue and many other recognised hypothyroid symptoms for decades. Thyroid tests have...

Hi, I am a 60 years old and this is my first post. I have suffered with fatigue ...

setapart

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for February 2019

Clinical Utility of TSH Receptor Antibodies (TRAb)

Thyroid DNA results 2

Latest blue horizon bloods

Vitamin & mineral blood tests interpretation

What to do when my GP won't prescribe T3 even though a consultant says I need it.

Consultants

Did I overdo it?

Hello, Anyone used higher nature thyroid support formula for overactive thyroid??

Chalky?

Hashimoto. Voice Project

Can someone recommend articles about T3? I source and pay for my own T3 but surgery refused to write out prescription for German pharmacy.

Feeling let down and ignored by endocrinologists

Understanding lab results

New to T3 but not new to Hashimotos

swelling of neck/thyroid gland after switching from levothyroxine to Thiroyd

Metabolic diet reviews please

Antibodies

weigh update

Help with timing of medication

Avenacalm

Normal TSH, LOW FT3, HIGH FT4

Made Change from Synthroid to NP Thyroid

test results as requested

Traveling in Prague and Budapest - T3 Refill

TSH Level - Lower Dosage

Overmedicated?

Lev and cough

THYROID test results

USING A SUPPLEMENT FOR UNDER ACTIVE THYROID

Please Help

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