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Latest thyroid labs help please

Yes another set of thyroid labs, this time from Medichecks as my GP won't test for another 6 months. I've recently begun B12 loading doses 3 x weekly and also...

Yes another set of thyroid labs, this time from Medichecks as my GP won't test f...

marlathome

•5 years ago

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How to work out results percentages please

Hello DippyDame , you worked out percentages for me on my lab results. I wondered how you did that. I have googled it in case there might be a calculator. I...

Hello DippyDame , you worked out percentages for me on my lab results. I wonder...

mountainice

•5 years ago

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help xx

Could I have some advice please. I was put on lio (t3) a few weeks ago. 20mg tablet. one half in morning and one half at night. She also prescribed me...

Could I have some advice please. I was put on lio (t3) a few weeks ago. 20mg tab...

Carlylouise90

•5 years ago

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Is anybody on 5mcg of T3 please

I have been prescribed the above privately but it seems it is not the standard dose of this medication. Is anybody on this dose and if so, are you purchasing...

I have been prescribed the above privately but it seems it is not the standard d...

hackman

•5 years ago

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Hypothyroidism Manifesting as a Combination of Ascites and Malnutrition Requiring Total Parenteral Nutrition: A Unique Presentation

A classic example of doing a lot of diagnostic work but sailing straight past "running a thyroid panel". Also, missing clear patient history (though whether...

A classic example of doing a lot of diagnostic work but sailing straight past "r...

helvella

Administrator•5 years ago

1 Reply

Gp endos in north london or norwich

i heard Health Unlocked has a list of Gp's or private Dr and endos who are open regarding thyroid issues and treatment..i am currently in north London and may...

i heard Health Unlocked has a list of Gp's or private Dr and endos who are open ...

kildareD

•5 years ago

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pernicious anaemia - advice needed

I posted recently about my blood results and received a reply that suggested I might need to rule out pernicious anaemia. Could anyone enlighten me as to what...

I posted recently about my blood results and received a reply that suggested I m...

purple44

•5 years ago

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HRT trial

I have been experiencing high temperature at night with abdominal pain and lower back pain. My endo said could be due to hormones and has suggested I try HRT...

I have been experiencing high temperature at night with abdominal pain and lower...

Flecmac

•5 years ago

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Blood Test Companies - recommendations

Morning All, I currently use Medi Check to get my bloods done. I was hoping to find out what other companies others may use that they can recommend. Purely...

Morning All, I currently use Medi Check to get my bloods done. I was hoping t...

Quest2019

•5 years ago

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Hashimoto's for over 10 years lower dosage now required why?

Hi my TSH has now become too low 0.25 despite lowering my medication twice and with T3 and T4 within range. This is the bit that is baffling me, I have...

Hi my TSH has now become too low 0.25 despite lowering my medication twice and w...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Sort of panic after blood-test >100 TSH

Im new here.. I have had my thyroids removed completely for about 4 years ago now, I have tried all of the different levaxin types and brands without me...

Im new here.. I have had my thyroids removed completely for about 4 years ago no...

olsson87

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Increasing NDT and stopping Levothyroxine

Hi, I had a follow-up appointment with the private endocrinologist yesterday. He said that I should increase Erfa to 45mg and stop taking Levothyroxine. I've...

Hi, I had a follow-up appointment with the private endocrinologist yesterday. He...

ShonaGreen

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Any advice on latest bloods

Hello Everyone, First Drs appointment I’ve not cried which I think might have something to do with the better you b12 vitamin spray raising my b12 by 600 in...

Hello Everyone, First Drs appointment I’ve not cried which I think might have s...

ML44

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Bedtime vs morning med taking

This academic article suggests most beneficial taking at night. What have colleagues found works?...

This academic article suggests most beneficial taking at night. What have coll...

Trixydee

•5 years ago

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Severe joint pains.

I’m at my wits end. All my joints are aching. They are so very painful. Even struggling to squeeze toothpaste out of the tube it hurts so much. I have hashis (...

I’m at my wits end. All my joints are aching. They are so very painful. Even str...

tjkj69

•5 years ago

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Thoughts on Wilson temp syndrome

Hi It's a few months since last Post. Have been following advice. Have B12 injections and also take B12 complex, D3 with K2 in, folic acid and have now built...

Hi It's a few months since last Post. Have been following advice. Have B12 inje...

jenniebee

•5 years ago

1 Reply

T3 suppression test

Hi Could anyone please explain what is the T3 suppression test for ? and how the patient gets prepared for this test ? Thx

Hi Could anyone please explain what is the T3 suppression test for ? and how t...

Blueskyyy

•5 years ago

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Blood result

My blood results came back as TSH 5.31is this very high? thanks

username5

•5 years ago

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Libido issues

hello Does anyone else suffer with libido issues? and has anyone found anything to help. Ive only had this since having hypothyroidism!

hello Does anyone else suffer with libido issues? and has anyone found anything ...

username5

•5 years ago

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Am I hypothyroid?

Hi all, new here. Got to the point where I don’t know what to do! Had ALL hypo symptoms for 8 years now, (I’m 38) Sudden weight gain: inability to lose......

Hi all, new here. Got to the point where I don’t know what to do! Had ALL hypo ...

TasFish

•5 years ago

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Synthroid

My doctor is switching me from generic Levothyroxine to synthroid. My desperation is pretty bad. I’ll try anything.Thoughts, good move? Stick with generic?...

My doctor is switching me from generic Levothyroxine to synthroid. My desperatio...

Coachgeorge

•5 years ago

48 Replies

Medication Interaction?

Help! I need to take antiviral medication long term and I need to take it three times a day. I asked my doctor if I can take acyclovir along with thyroid meds...

Help! I need to take antiviral medication long term and I need to take it three ...

Fmljkl

•5 years ago

8 Replies

No progress, updated profile, please help

I want to begin by expressing my since gratitude to Greygoose. I have been struggling to get all my information in the system. I tried several times,...

I want to begin by expressing my since gratitude to Greygoose. I have been strug...

Coachgeorge

•5 years ago

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I just received call from Acella about NP Thyroid

I just received a call from Steve at Acella about my email to them yesterday pertaining to the problem with NP Thyroid that my husband has had. Of course I...

I just received a call from Steve at Acella about my email to them yesterday per...

jjf255

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Np thyroid and labs

My ft3 is 3.3 and optimally value is 3.8 My ft4 is .99 and optimal is 1.2 I still have cold feet like crazy and sluggish afternoons Energy is Still lacking...

My ft3 is 3.3 and optimally value is 3.8 My ft4 is .99 and optimal is 1.2 I stil...

Itileguy

•5 years ago

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Blood results

Blood results T3 3.1 (bit low) T4 13 , TSH (1.7) any thoughts anyone?early thx

Trixydee

•5 years ago

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LT4/LT3 dosage

Hi Is it normal to combine 125 mcg T4 with 30 mcg T3 daily ? Is this dosage fine ? or too much ? I know that dosage must always be in accordance with the...

Hi Is it normal to combine 125 mcg T4 with 30 mcg T3 daily ? Is this dosage fine...

Blueskyyy

•5 years ago

26 Replies

GP appointment

Hello, I’m new to the UK health system and am wondering what I should expect at my upcoming health check. I have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and I’m on T3 and T4...

Hello, I’m new to the UK health system and am wondering what I should expect at ...

Nerminebeshara

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Obtaining NDT ERFA

Was prescribed ERFA last week for the first time. Out of interest where do people obtain their medication from? I bought my first 6 months from a recommended...

Was prescribed ERFA last week for the first time. Out of interest where do peopl...

GardenerSue

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Flu Jab

Hi, I am thinking of having the flu Jab, has anyone had it? I’m wondering if it interferes with Levothyroxine, Many Thanks

Hi, I am thinking of having the flu Jab, has anyone had it? I’m wondering if it ...

Malteser56

•5 years ago

4 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2019

Latest thyroid labs help please

How to work out results percentages please

help xx

Is anybody on 5mcg of T3 please

Hypothyroidism Manifesting as a Combination of Ascites and Malnutrition Requiring Total Parenteral Nutrition: A Unique Presentation

Gp endos in north london or norwich

pernicious anaemia - advice needed

HRT trial

Blood Test Companies - recommendations

Hashimoto's for over 10 years lower dosage now required why?

Sort of panic after blood-test >100 TSH

Increasing NDT and stopping Levothyroxine

Any advice on latest bloods

Bedtime vs morning med taking

Severe joint pains.

Thoughts on Wilson temp syndrome

T3 suppression test

Blood result

Libido issues

Am I hypothyroid?

Synthroid

Medication Interaction?

No progress, updated profile, please help

I just received call from Acella about NP Thyroid

Np thyroid and labs

Blood results

LT4/LT3 dosage

GP appointment

Obtaining NDT ERFA

Flu Jab

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