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Advice please on latest results

Since my last test in January when my TSH was over 6 I have increased my NDT dose and am feeling so much better. Although my ferritin and CRP levels are very...

Since my last test in January when my TSH was over 6 I have increased my NDT dos...

Wren99

•5 years ago

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ARMOUR

Can you please PM me with details on how to source Armour without prescription in the UK or where I can get a prescription? Thanks,

Can you please PM me with details on how to source Armour without prescription i...

SKINNER99

•5 years ago

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Can anyone help interpret my test results please?

I’ve had a Thyroid Plus Vit test with Medichecks and would appreciate some expert help with interpreting the results - see image attached. Please note that...

I’ve had a Thyroid Plus Vit test with Medichecks and would appreciate some exper...

Msmoneypolly

•5 years ago

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Good old t3

So Had a TT in aug due to cancer Rai in oct 18 Endo has explained I am not converting T4 to T3 very well and has given me a trial of T3 On week 4 now Last...

So Had a TT in aug due to cancer Rai in oct 18 Endo has explained I am not con...

dodge1979

•5 years ago

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Best T3 to buy

Not sure what to buy Thyro3 Or Tiromel Thanks

dodge1979

•5 years ago

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Vit d3 low 20

This is what doc gave me wld I be better off using spray please dnt want to overdose I’m a senior

This is what doc gave me wld I be better off using spray please dnt want to over...

Smelly12

•5 years ago

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Sympathetic Endo Search

Hi, After 16 years being on the T3/T4 regime following Thyroid Cancer where I’ve been well, having previously been so ill on just T4, I’ve been told my my GP...

Hi, After 16 years being on the T3/T4 regime following Thyroid Cancer where I’ve...

OandA

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Sorry 20 not 29 d3

Sorry wrote wrong number

Smelly12

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Bovine thyroid replacement medication.

Has anyone used Bovine over the counter meds to succesfully treat their hypothyroidism after a thyroidectomy?

Has anyone used Bovine over the counter meds to succesfully treat their hypothyr...

AngeElla

•5 years ago

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Blood results for hyperthyroidism/graves

Hello everyone I have now received my results I still feel not great and dont think I'm ready to go back to work yet this is making me anxious as I'm worried...

Hello everyone I have now received my results I still feel not great and dont th...

Kirstylstocks

•5 years ago

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On 25MCG of Levothyroxine and feeling terrible!

Hello all. I am in need of some advice. My blood work done in April is below..this was the bloodwork done to diagnose me with hypothyroidism: TSH w/ Reflex to...

Hello all. I am in need of some advice. My blood work done in April is below..th...

alhsoccer04

•5 years ago

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Finally access

After what seemed like getting in to fort knocks I have at last got online access to my medical records and the doctor told me the other day that while I was...

After what seemed like getting in to fort knocks I have at last got online acces...

Trying-hard

•5 years ago

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Vitamin D deficiency

Hi, Can anyone advise on vitamin D deficiency pls? My levels are 25.0 (50.0-144.0) and GP has given me attached tablets (one a day), so 3500 micrograms a...

Hi, Can anyone advise on vitamin D deficiency pls? My levels are 25.0 (50.0-14...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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T3 and A-Fib - talk to me

As above. Ive just felt my heart beat in my neck for a few minutes. Whilst my bp doesn’t seem affected, and the monitor shows a rate of around 60bpm, I can...

As above. Ive just felt my heart beat in my neck for a few minutes. Whilst my bp...

Murphysmum

•5 years ago

26 Replies

help on Thyroid and other bloods results

On NDT , anyone know if these results are good, Please ignore the TSH it’s been stuck at 0.004 for years , it was even like that on mono T4 Levothyroxine...

On NDT , anyone know if these results are good, Please ignore the TSH it’s been ...

Pascha1

•5 years ago

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New and need help with thyroid levels

In March my T s h was 5.64 now it is 3.64 range is 0.7-1.5 Free t4-March 0.5 now 0.8 range 0.7-1.5 Free t3-March 2.1 now 2.5 range 2.2-4.0 B12 -616 range...

In March my T s h was 5.64 now it is 3.64 range is 0.7-1.5 Free t4-March 0.5 now...

Evie7851

•5 years ago

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T3 prescription to NHS from private endo

Hi, will a GP honour a prescription for liothyronine from a private endo or does this need to be an NHS endo? Would the GP need to refer me or would they...

Hi, will a GP honour a prescription for liothyronine from a private endo or does...

Sybilla14

•5 years ago

14 Replies

ERFA Thyroid; nhs supplies problem?

Is anyone else having a problem getting their ERFA Thyroid tabs from the NHS due to nhs suppliers not getting stock? My GP practice normally supplies these and...

Is anyone else having a problem getting their ERFA Thyroid tabs from the NHS due...

Sallyplum

•5 years ago

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Mulling over latest results - do they suggest poor conversion?

Just received Medichecks test results (Thyroid Check Plus) and wonder if the following indicate there might be a current conversion problem. TSH 0.22 mlU/L...

Just received Medichecks test results (Thyroid Check Plus) and wonder if the fo...

sy28

•5 years ago

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T3 without prescription

Please could some of you lovely people PM me to tell me if and where t3 - liothyronine can be purchased over-the-counter in Europe either in person at a...

Please could some of you lovely people PM me to tell me if and where t3 - liothy...

Laundretta

•5 years ago

1 Reply

50mcg Levo and GP refusing to increase dose

Hi all, I was started on Levo at 50mcg in January and my GP said after retesting my bloods in March (TSH1.81, T4 14.8 - the latter he admitted wasn't great)...

Hi all, I was started on Levo at 50mcg in January and my GP said after retesting...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Medichecks Blood tests - are they always accurate?

Good morning all, I was a bit concerned with my latest Medicheck blood tests below: Test taken in March 2019 taking 75ug & 100ug Levothyroxine on alternate...

Good morning all, I was a bit concerned with my latest Medicheck blood tests bel...

HKAnne

•5 years ago

16 Replies

GP ignores Private Endo's letters/blood test results etc.

Good morning all, I just wanted to ask your advice. I attended my GP surgery, at their request, this morning for "Annual blood testing" (Thyroid, B12,...

Good morning all, I just wanted to ask your advice. I attended my GP surgery, a...

HKAnne

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Help with adding T3

Hi, I've recently posted about needing some help with deciding on which blood test to go for, and then help with adding T3 to my usual levothyroxine. I have...

Hi, I've recently posted about needing some help with deciding on which blood t...

Jushkie

•5 years ago

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Sweating profusely hypo/hyper

Tsh 0.04mIU/L range 0.30. - 4.50 T4 21.8 pmol/L range 10.0 - 22.0 T3 5.2 pmol/L range 3.1 - 6.8 I take 125 much Levothyroxine and 12.5 tiromel.For the first...

Tsh 0.04mIU/L range 0.30. - 4.50 T4 21.8 pmol/L range 10.0 - 22.0 T3 5.2 pmol/...

JBLOVELL

•5 years ago

8 Replies

arthritis and bone spurs

Since starting to take levothyroxine over 2 years ago I flared up with arthritis and now have to have a new knee! Bone spurs in knee joint plus one in my heel....

Since starting to take levothyroxine over 2 years ago I flared up with arthritis...

sandy471

•5 years ago

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Good news about to start T3 - any tips on timing?

Hi, I saw a private endo in Edinburgh yesterday and she's starting me on 5mcg T3, and cutting my levo from 100mcg to 75mcg, as my most recent bloods show poor...

Hi, I saw a private endo in Edinburgh yesterday and she's starting me on 5mcg T3...

Hashi-hacker

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Sending PMs

When I send a PM, how do I check that it has been received please,when the post has been turned off for replies.I have sent a PM this morning and was going to...

When I send a PM, how do I check that it has been received please,when the post ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

7 Replies

NDT

Hi, sorry if this has been asked a million times already- but just looking for people’s experiences with NDT. My endo has prescribed it for me. I’m hoping...

Hi, sorry if this has been asked a million times already- but just looking for p...

Melodica8

•5 years ago

19 Replies

UK Nhs - Help finding a good consultant!

Hello, I need to change consultant due to moving location. I went to my doctors to ask them for help with referral and they had absolutely no information or...

Hello, I need to change consultant due to moving location. I went to my doctors ...

sazzle005

•5 years ago

1 Reply

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Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2019

Advice please on latest results

ARMOUR

Can anyone help interpret my test results please?

Good old t3

Best T3 to buy

Vit d3 low 20

Sympathetic Endo Search

Sorry 20 not 29 d3

Bovine thyroid replacement medication.

Blood results for hyperthyroidism/graves

On 25MCG of Levothyroxine and feeling terrible!

Finally access

Vitamin D deficiency

T3 and A-Fib - talk to me

help on Thyroid and other bloods results

New and need help with thyroid levels

T3 prescription to NHS from private endo

ERFA Thyroid; nhs supplies problem?

Mulling over latest results - do they suggest poor conversion?

T3 without prescription

50mcg Levo and GP refusing to increase dose

Medichecks Blood tests - are they always accurate?

GP ignores Private Endo's letters/blood test results etc.

Help with adding T3

Sweating profusely hypo/hyper

arthritis and bone spurs

Good news about to start T3 - any tips on timing?

Sending PMs

NDT

UK Nhs - Help finding a good consultant!

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