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Advice on latest test results please

I'm confused...and looking for some advice on my blood test results I've just got back from medichecks, which are as follows... TSH 0.315 mIU/L (0.27 - 4.2)...

I'm confused...and looking for some advice on my blood test results I've just go...

Molly161018

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Where to source T3?

Evening all I have a private prescription from my Endo for T3 as a trial, instead of the Armour that I am currently on, and am wondering if anybody has any...

Evening all I have a private prescription from my Endo for T3 as a trial, inste...

ConsBananaHam

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Feeling worse but test results satisfactory

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism three months ago and put on 50mcg Levothyroxine. Since then, I've not been feeling better - if anything the fatigue is...

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism three months ago and put on 50mcg Levothyrox...

Tatties

•4 years ago

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Hypothyroid and low mood?

Good evening, I've just seen an endocrinologist again today (31 Oct 2019.) I was first diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism in early June but my thyroid quickly went...

Good evening, I've just seen an endocrinologist again today (31 Oct 2019.) I was...

zr-zr

•4 years ago

58 Replies

Latest blood tests - help with results please

Hi, I've been feeling very unwell recently with bad fatigue, headaches, swollen and sore feet. I've had thrush 3 times in the last month too. I've been on NDT...

Hi, I've been feeling very unwell recently with bad fatigue, headaches, swollen ...

ShonaGreen

•4 years ago

2 Replies

One more question...?

One more question before the end of day.Should I increase the Levo T4 ? Having reduced my T4 from 100 mcg to 12.5 Liothyronine (Tyromel) down from 50 mcg to...

One more question before the end of day.Should I increase the Levo T4 ? Having r...

imdelightful

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Worrying article about a sanctioned British doctor

Apparently the GMC have suspended a British doctor for practicing functional medicine with regards to the treatment of thyroid conditions. He was alleged to...

Apparently the GMC have suspended a British doctor for practicing functional med...

ATVMWF

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Blood thinners.

Is it right that T3 also thins the blood?

imdelightful

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Hashimotos and Pregnancy

Hello! I am currently 4 weeks pregnant, following a chemical pregnancy last month. I have Hashimotos. I am just wondering what I need to do to help support...

Hello! I am currently 4 weeks pregnant, following a chemical pregnancy last mont...

Whitney2017

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Is this valid advice?

I was talking to a friend earlier today, and she has been feeling under par for some months. She takes 75mcg of levothyroxine and has been on this dose for a...

I was talking to a friend earlier today, and she has been feeling under par for ...

knitwitty

•4 years ago

9 Replies

pneumonia

I suffer with recurring chest infections and have had consolidation of the lower lobe twice. I get a chest infection that I need antibiotics for at least once...

I suffer with recurring chest infections and have had consolidation of the lower...

lesbud1

•4 years ago

5 Replies

In Range of what? What does it mean?

What does it mean when people say are the results for the thyroid ' In Range?' In range of what> ps I am new to this. plz excuse my ignorance.

What does it mean when people say are the results for the thyroid ' In Range?' ...

imdelightful

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Affected by a fertility issue? Need face-face info & support from others trying to conceive?

Join the North Wales Fertility Group meeting TONIGHT… Thursday 31st October at 6:30pm Meetings are open to anyone affected by a fertility issue and take place...

Join the North Wales Fertility Group meeting TONIGHT… Thursday 31st October at 6...

AliceMatthews

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Hi, any advice please?monthly b12 inj. But MCH bit overange, yet ferritin low at 28?

Hi, Wondering if anyone can help,please? I'm confused as to why a low ferritin result doesn't bring down MCH which is just over range again at 32.5 (27-32)....

Hi, Wondering if anyone can help,please? I'm confused as to why a low ferritin ...

Jo5454

•4 years ago

5 Replies

New Clinical Trial - Graves' disease, thyroid cancer and control of TSHR activity

Thyroid UK has been approached about a clinical trial investigating a new drug for Graves’ disease and wondered if you or anyone else you know might be...

Thyroid UK has been approached about a clinical trial investigating a new drug f...

lynmynott

Partner•4 years ago

1 Reply

MENOPAUSE OR THYROID

Hi all, So my test info came in the post today from medichecks, I called my drs to book a blood test and they said I have to pay £15 is this normal?

Hi all, So my test info came in the post today from medichecks, I called my drs ...

Cheekyme

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Dentist appointment

Hi have been talking to my dentist about having an X-ray and have asked for Thyroid Guard. She tells me they don’t use them but if I can get information on if...

Hi have been talking to my dentist about having an X-ray and have asked for Thyr...

Sylvia22

•4 years ago

6 Replies

How long does it take to notice a dose adjustment on T3?

And how long before the levels settle for a blood test for T3 please? Thanks

Agapanthus1

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Do/Can Sainsbury’s supply Actavis?

I used to get it from Sainsbury’s, but this is going back a good few years. I changed my chemist (for sending prescriptions to) to Kamsons which is closer but...

I used to get it from Sainsbury’s, but this is going back a good few years. I ch...

Ellie-Louise

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Help with results and dosage.

So after a long journey not managing the brands of t3 I am waiting for my nhs script to come in for Thybon 20 Henning. I’ve thought that battle. :) I’ve been...

So after a long journey not managing the brands of t3 I am waiting for my nhs sc...

Cheekycharlie1981

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Possible immunotherapy treatment for Graves disease

This new paper in Thyroid describes using immunotherapy to alleviate Graves hyperthyroidism. Free access A possible useful start to alternatives to removing...

This new paper in Thyroid describes using immunotherapy to alleviate Graves hype...

diogenes

Remembering•4 years ago

11 Replies

Doctor in a Million!!!

Further to a previous thread: https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/private/141917354/dear-doctor.-i-know-you-are-busy-but... So utterly relieved and...

Further to a previous thread: https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/private...

Hidden

•4 years ago

11 Replies

mercury pharma difficulty getting

Has anyone had problem getting mercury pharma liothyrinine from boots chemist. i ordered my prescription a week ago and they said there is problem getting it...

Has anyone had problem getting mercury pharma liothyrinine from boots chemist. i...

katherine107

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Vit B12

Hi If 2 people have the same diet, ok, one eats a lot more meat, is there a reason the meat eater would have lower B12. Meat eater eats the same range of veg,...

Hi If 2 people have the same diet, ok, one eats a lot more meat, is there a reas...

Greenwall

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Blood results opinions please

Hi I'm posting for someone else today. TSH 2.06 (0.27-4.2) T4 76.3 (66-181) Free T4 13.3 (12-22) Free T3 5.84 (3.1-6.8) hs-CRP 3.49 (less than 5 is normal).

Hi I'm posting for someone else today. TSH 2.06 (0.27-4.2) T4 76.3 (66-181) Free...

Greenwall

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Gluten Free / anti-bodies

Hi. For the last 5 months I've been gluten free, as I was trying to reduce my thyroid anti-bodies. In May they were TPO 79, and it's now 70. The TG was 616...

Hi. For the last 5 months I've been gluten free, as I was trying to reduce my th...

Greenwall

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Dr only testing Thyroid peroxidase antibody and T function...?

Asked for Dr to test antibodies with repeat thyroid function (no diagnosis yet all results on my last post but thyroid T4 seems high, then a little low 2 weeks...

Asked for Dr to test antibodies with repeat thyroid function (no diagnosis yet a...

Mew7

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Reduced Levothyroxine - Hairloss started...

Hi, After stopping taking Sertraline in November/December last year I then had to reduce my thyroxine at the end of January. I was on 150mcg which I had been...

Hi, After stopping taking Sertraline in November/December last year I then had t...

Sarahlouise1980

•4 years ago

69 Replies

Subacute (De Quervain’s) Thyroiditis

Hello I’m wondering if anyone has experienced of subacute thyroiditis they can share especially the swing from hyper and hypo and how long it took to recover...

Hello I’m wondering if anyone has experienced of subacute thyroiditis they can s...

Ohrid

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Stomach pain & bowel problems.

I have been on 100mcg of Thyroxin for years now. Having had an underactive Thyroid for over 30 years. And in the last two years, off and on, I get...

I have been on 100mcg of Thyroxin for years now. Having had an underactive Thyr...

gingerthecat

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2019

Advice on latest test results please

Where to source T3?

Feeling worse but test results satisfactory

Hypothyroid and low mood?

Latest blood tests - help with results please

One more question...?

Worrying article about a sanctioned British doctor

Blood thinners.

Hashimotos and Pregnancy

Is this valid advice?

pneumonia

In Range of what? What does it mean?

Affected by a fertility issue? Need face-face info & support from others trying to conceive?

Hi, any advice please?monthly b12 inj. But MCH bit overange, yet ferritin low at 28?

New Clinical Trial - Graves' disease, thyroid cancer and control of TSHR activity

MENOPAUSE OR THYROID

Dentist appointment

How long does it take to notice a dose adjustment on T3?

Do/Can Sainsbury’s supply Actavis?

Help with results and dosage.

Possible immunotherapy treatment for Graves disease

Doctor in a Million!!!

mercury pharma difficulty getting

Vit B12

Blood results opinions please

Gluten Free / anti-bodies

Dr only testing Thyroid peroxidase antibody and T function...?

Reduced Levothyroxine - Hairloss started...

Subacute (De Quervain’s) Thyroiditis

Stomach pain & bowel problems.

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