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Any advice would be welcomed xx

I have changed from levothyroxine to thyroid s and am not feeling any better

melanieee

•5 years ago

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becoming toxic from consistently too high a dose of levothyroxine, armour

morning all (here). Been ill for the past month ever since my armour dose got too high causing symptoms that are scaring me to death. Posted here about...

morning all (here). Been ill for the past month ever since my armour dose got to...

abartme

•5 years ago

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Follow up to follow up of Referral letter **

For anyone who remembers my recent post regarding the letter my Doctor received from the Pathologist re my future testing, here is my letter to him regarding...

For anyone who remembers my recent post regarding the letter my Doctor received ...

Gingernut44

•5 years ago

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Thyroid ultra sound

Hi I was diagnosed with under active thyroid couple of months ago after going to doctors several times and been told it was viral and I. would be fine even...

Hi I was diagnosed with under active thyroid couple of months ago after going to...

Jlj74

•5 years ago

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Need help finding the right thyroid tests for Hashi motos

I split my time between the UK and Florida USA. My US doctor is very sympathetic and has sent me to endocrinologists in the past. One was very good but has...

I split my time between the UK and Florida USA. My US doctor is very sympatheti...

Me1157

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Pete Taylor tweet - long acting T3

Tweet from Pete Taylor “Are any UK patients on long acting T3 from German compounding company Receptura. If you are and would be interested in having FT3...

Tweet from Pete Taylor “Are any UK patients on long acting T3 from German comp...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Blood test results

Thyroid function test Previous raised TSH normal T4 Serum TSH Level ... above range ... 13.53 mU/L (0.35-5.5) Above high reference limit Serum free T4 level...

Thyroid function test Previous raised TSH normal T4 Serum TSH Level ... above r...

Ladybex

•5 years ago

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Symptoms improving then coming back

Hi, I was diagnosed with undrtactive thyroid a couple of years ago, started on thyroxine and initially felt some improvement but then the exhaustion and other...

Hi, I was diagnosed with undrtactive thyroid a couple of years ago, started on t...

Fionagrace83

•5 years ago

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Osteoporosis TSH

Age 47 2016 ovaries removed. Surgical menopause Not given HRT but after 3 months lost 3 cm stature and developed kyphosis on spine Started HRT because of loss...

Age 47 2016 ovaries removed. Surgical menopause Not given HRT but after 3 month...

Vxxxx

•5 years ago

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Does anyone taking NDT add a little t4 too ?

I’ve swopped between the 2 . I had bad migraines on NDT only .i have gone back to Levo but feel sluggish with weight gain and joint pain back with a vengeance....

I’ve swopped between the 2 . I had bad migraines on NDT only .i have gone back t...

Val-55

•5 years ago

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For grey goose

Here is my results. Thanks. I didn’t know you could put photos on. Not that I will be doing it.

Here is my results. Thanks. I didn’t know you could put photos on. Not that I wi...

mikkymouse

•5 years ago

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A bit of advice

My TSH is 11 and my T4 is 15 Usually when my TSH is high my T4 is really low. I’m on 100mcg and 125mcg alternate days and the Dr just said to have 125mcg every...

My TSH is 11 and my T4 is 15 Usually when my TSH is high my T4 is really low. I’...

Amx100

•5 years ago

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Opinions on med dose please

I have been writing about wanting Thyroid. I finally got it today but was surprised at the dosing. I’m to take 30mg to replace the 75 mg I am currently taking...

I have been writing about wanting Thyroid. I finally got it today but was surpri...

mikkymouse

•5 years ago

39 Replies

MFTHR and T4 conversion

My lady bloodwork showed high levels of folate which means my methylation is not working. I most likely have MFTHR. Do you think if I'm not able to...

My lady bloodwork showed high levels of folate which means my methylation is no...

Savysofa

•5 years ago

2 Replies

How do I view other posts.

I only can see posts by myself and the replies. How do I view other posts? Radd asked me to post my test results which I did and he commented on them. There...

I only can see posts by myself and the replies. How do I view other posts? Radd...

mikkymouse

•5 years ago

43 Replies

Blood test results - help please!!

I have had a private blood test, which showed far more information than any that have been requested by my GP. Free T3 3.7 range 3.1-6.8 pmol/L Thyroid...

I have had a private blood test, which showed far more information than any that...

Littleshopofhorrors

•5 years ago

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The effect of alcohol

I was wondering if anyone has noticed that alcohol does not seem to have the effect that it did. I’m not a heavy drinker...once or twice a week ...a couple or...

I was wondering if anyone has noticed that alcohol does not seem to have the eff...

Unhole

•5 years ago

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Extract from 1993 Book re Testing for thyroid problems - you have to wonder why in 2019 GPs and/some endos are so ignorant !

I wish I’d read this short guide when I was first diagnosed years ago ☹️

Claireinthecommunit

•5 years ago

47 Replies

Low FT3 and suppressed TSH

Is there a way to increase FT3 without having to take the T3 hormone ? Food? Supplements? My labs are better now but my Ft3 is lowish. Thanks.

Is there a way to increase FT3 without having to take the T3 hormone ? Food? Sup...

Clara62

•5 years ago

31 Replies

Gaining weight on Levo

Hey everyone, first time posting: First a little backstory: Diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2002 at age 25, put on Levothyroxine and settled on 75mg/6 days a...

Hey everyone, first time posting: First a little backstory: Diagnosed with hypot...

timinko2016

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Poor T3 result is this normal ?

After my recent visit to my Endo he has increased my Thyroxine back up 100 (he had reduced it to 75 on starting T3 ) and I’m going to stay on 12.5 T3 split...

After my recent visit to my Endo he has increased my Thyroxine back up 100 (he ...

Simplyred57

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Blood results

Hey guys, just have my blood results back, I’m on 100mg Levo + 2x10mg Liothyronine, again I feel good in general maybe a bit tired/lazy lately but not sure if...

Hey guys, just have my blood results back, I’m on 100mg Levo + 2x10mg Liothyroni...

Sveistre

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Posted too soon re results

So I’m on 75 thyroxine down from 100 3 months ago. On the floor atm. Going to see doc in 3 weeks( no sooner appt) think I may go back up to 100?

So I’m on 75 thyroxine down from 100 3 months ago. On the floor atm. Going to se...

Footello

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Reporting TEVA if causing side effects.

I have telephoned TEVA 02075407117 Or email general,enquiries@tevauk.com All I can get in my town is TEVA. None of the chemists can be bothered to obtain. It...

I have telephoned TEVA 02075407117 Or email general,enquiries@tevauk.com All I ...

Gcart

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Results

Tsh 5.18 T 4 11.2 Vit D. 139 Calcium 2.48 Serum adjusted calcium 2.46 Serum alkaline phosphate 70 Serum total protein. 71 Serum albumin. 40 Serum...

Tsh 5.18 T 4 11.2 Vit D. 139 Calcium 2.48 Serum adjusted calcium 2.46 Serum a...

Footello

•5 years ago

18 Replies

I need help, I'm not sure what to do anymore....

Hi, this is Brittany and I have posted on here before. I have panhypopituitarism (heck of a word)! Anyways, I'm on levothyroxine 50 tab 1 x daily and I have...

Hi, this is Brittany and I have posted on here before. I have panhypopituitarism...

Brittpenn

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Tiromel introduction not going well - is that ok?

Hi there. I posted my medicheck results a few weeks back and the concensus was that i should slowly introduce a low dose of t3 due to me not being a great...

Hi there. I posted my medicheck results a few weeks back and the concensus was t...

bunnycalledpedro

•5 years ago

6 Replies

TSH and T4 both dropped

Last September my tsh was 2.5 and t4 13 so both in range but was diagnosed B12 and folate deficient. Started b12 injections but lots of symptoms did not...

Last September my tsh was 2.5 and t4 13 so both in range but was diagnosed B12 a...

Badboybob

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Hypothyroidism

I have been having regular blood tests on and off all this year that revealed borderline under active thyroid. Took LEVOTHYROXINE which made me ill so come...

I have been having regular blood tests on and off all this year that revealed bo...

Ladybex

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Another autoimmune disease or just the thyroid?

Hi everyone, I'll cut to the chase because this is quite a complicated issue. But your help would be really appreciated. I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis but my...

Hi everyone, I'll cut to the chase because this is quite a complicated issue. B...

DressingGown

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2019

Any advice would be welcomed xx

becoming toxic from consistently too high a dose of levothyroxine, armour

Follow up to follow up of Referral letter **

Thyroid ultra sound

Need help finding the right thyroid tests for Hashi motos

Pete Taylor tweet - long acting T3

Blood test results

Symptoms improving then coming back

Osteoporosis TSH

Does anyone taking NDT add a little t4 too ?

For grey goose

A bit of advice

Opinions on med dose please

MFTHR and T4 conversion

How do I view other posts.

Blood test results - help please!!

The effect of alcohol

Extract from 1993 Book re Testing for thyroid problems - you have to wonder why in 2019 GPs and/some endos are so ignorant !

Low FT3 and suppressed TSH

Gaining weight on Levo

Poor T3 result is this normal ?

Blood results

Posted too soon re results

Reporting TEVA if causing side effects.

Results

I need help, I'm not sure what to do anymore....

Tiromel introduction not going well - is that ok?

TSH and T4 both dropped

Hypothyroidism

Another autoimmune disease or just the thyroid?

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