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How Do I Get a Prescription for T3?

How do I get a prescription for T3? My private consultant has said I need it, but my GP refuses to obtain it on NHS for me. Who would supply the prescription...

How do I get a prescription for T3? My private consultant has said I need it, b...

LisaR

•5 years ago

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Levothyroxine and feet burning

Wondering if anyone can tell me if they experience a burning sensation on the soles of their feet? I am taking Levothyroxine 50mg. I am still very fatigued...

Wondering if anyone can tell me if they experience a burning sensation on the so...

Jacksthelad

•5 years ago

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Test results advice

Hi all I take 75mcg Levothyroxine along with starting to take all the recommended supplements (but the supplements only since the last 4 weeks). I still have...

Hi all I take 75mcg Levothyroxine along with starting to take all the recommend...

Mogget

•5 years ago

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Blood test results

Hi Can someone help me with my blood test results? All I hear from my GP and endo is that I’m fine. I’ve used Medichecks this time because I wanted to see...

Hi Can someone help me with my blood test results? All I hear from my GP and end...

Felly35

•5 years ago

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Blood test results

Hi Can someone help me with my blood test results? All I hear from my GP and endo is that I’m fine. I’ve used Medichecks this time because I wanted to see...

Hi Can someone help me with my blood test results? All I hear from my GP and end...

Felly35

•5 years ago

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What is a decent level

My doc tested for thyroid issues after my complaining of always being cold, exhausted, shaky, brain fog etc. He said my levels were normal Serum TSH level 3.51...

My doc tested for thyroid issues after my complaining of always being cold, exha...

Lurcher-lady

•5 years ago

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Results from medicheck

I had my bloods done with Medicheck for Thyroid and vitamins I was on 50mg Levothyroxine since March but I went up to 75mg 6 days ago. I’m also suffering from...

I had my bloods done with Medicheck for Thyroid and vitamins I was on 50mg Levot...

Mj40

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Stomach motility

I seem to be having gastric emptying problems. Is this thyroid related. My last tests showed TSH 0.07 T4 17.6 and T3 5.9. Ranges are TSH 0.35 - 5 and T4 7.50 -...

I seem to be having gastric emptying problems. Is this thyroid related. My last ...

Gillybabe48

•5 years ago

31 Replies

T3 and sore throat ?

Hi Anybody taking t3 and getting sharp pain in throat/ thyroid are for one second every morning ?

Hi Anybody taking t3 and getting sharp pain in throat/ thyroid are for one seco...

Blueskyyy

•5 years ago

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Heart and thyroid

Hi all i have a q, has anyone been on thyroxine after rai from graves amd subsequently became hypothyroid. Can u develop heart problems from being in...

Hi all i have a q, has anyone been on thyroxine after rai from graves amd subse...

Contra21

•5 years ago

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Vitamins and neurology investigations

Hello, I've been having various neurological symptoms since March this year: started with a sensation of weakness in right arm then burning feet, progressed to...

Hello, I've been having various neurological symptoms since March this year: sta...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Doctors interfering with thyroid treatment

So I saw my GP this morning to check my BP (currently treated) and she said she's worried about my "very low TSH" (<0.01). She also is not comfortable about me...

So I saw my GP this morning to check my BP (currently treated) and she said she'...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Is it time to go back to my gp

Is it time to go back to my gp Help please I have now been on NDT for over 18months the first year was amazing the difference in how I felt was......

Is it time to go back to my gp Help please I have now been on NDT for over 18m...

Hapyjackie

•5 years ago

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I have wrote to my local conservative MP

I should say I have emailed my local MP who will reply to me in 10 days. I have told her my story and the way the NHS will only test TSH for thyroid patients....

I should say I have emailed my local MP who will reply to me in 10 days. I have...

Lora7again

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Meds

Newly diagnosed & endocrinology still trying to get me stable on 20mg carbiminazole. Should I spread the dose hyperthyroid & am really struggling with...

Newly diagnosed & endocrinology still trying to get me stable on 20mg carbiminaz...

Nonna-56

•5 years ago

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New bloods

Hi all I have been taking Naturethroid 65mg twice a day and these are my newest blood results They look pretty good to me I think. I had an ultrasound and...

Hi all I have been taking Naturethroid 65mg twice a day and these are my newest...

HMBradley53

•5 years ago

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Newly diagnosed!

Hi all I am new. I have been started on 50mcg levothyroxine since I have been given a diagnosis today of hypothyroidism with a TSH of 32 (0.27 - 4.20) and free...

Hi all I am new. I have been started on 50mcg levothyroxine since I have been gi...

Allyblue

•5 years ago

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T3 advice

Hi all I have now been issued with T3 on the nhs Endo has mentioned bone and heart problems from taking it Can anyone elaborate? Thanks in advance

Hi all I have now been issued with T3 on the nhs Endo has mentioned bone and he...

dodge1979

•5 years ago

45 Replies

Diagnosed today, advice welcomed

I've been diagnosed today with hypothyroidism from a blood test. My TSH level is 16, and my T4 10.3. I've been prescribed 50mls thyroxin. From these results...

I've been diagnosed today with hypothyroidism from a blood test. My TSH level is...

Applejuice123

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Bit of a moan and help needed

It has taken 6 phone calls to the surgery to get them to acutally print the results of a recent blood test. I asked for them to be printed and was told to...

It has taken 6 phone calls to the surgery to get them to acutally print the resu...

serenfach

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Thanks everyone

Hi thanks for all your posts, I am on carbimzole 10mg per day but the consultant says that I should have my thyroid zapped because my heart and bones are...

Hi thanks for all your posts, I am on carbimzole 10mg per day but the consultan...

Bromly1

•5 years ago

16 Replies

What/how much to supplement?

Vitamin D 24.9 (<25 severe vitamin D deficiency) I take 20,000IU of vitamin D Folate 4.1 (2.5 - 19.5) I take 400mg folic acid Vitamin B12 207 (190 - 900)...

Vitamin D 24.9 (<25 severe vitamin D deficiency) I take 20,000IU of vitamin D Fo...

SkyeJ1

•5 years ago

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Further tests

Hello, I am in the process of having further tests, one of which is for low cortisol and so an ACTH test is scheduled? Is it common for such a test to be...

Hello, I am in the process of having further tests, one of which is for low cort...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Results.... not quite what I or the endo imagined!

Well this is turning out interesting!! I’ve been totally off of Levo for 10 weeks as per endo instructions... TSH: 23.8 T4: 11.4 T3: 3.3 Low levels of...

Well this is turning out interesting!! I’ve been totally off of Levo for 10 week...

Hypo73

•5 years ago

16 Replies

T3 advice

Hi all I have now been issued with T3 on the nhs Endo has mentioned bone and heart problems from taking it Can anyone elaborate? Thanks in advance

Hi all I have now been issued with T3 on the nhs Endo has mentioned bone and he...

dodge1979

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Last Labs and new ones to come soon. Advice please.

Hi. Attached are my labs from June. When I went to go see the Endo ( I budgeted to see Private one) He seemed like a wonderful Dr . However after walking out...

Hi. Attached are my labs from June. When I went to go see the Endo ( I budgeted ...

Quest2019

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Diabetes and thyroid enquiry

Hi I am a newbie today. Have read lots of the posts which are very informative. I’ve had under active for 15 years and have never been given my scores. I...

Hi I am a newbie today. Have read lots of the posts which are very informative. ...

Hopefulcruiser63

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Endocrinologist.

Hi. I am located in Middlesex and am willing to travel into London ?(which I do now) I am looking for a new Endo - I know that you cannot advise names -...

Hi. I am located in Middlesex and am willing to travel into London ?(which I do ...

Quest2019

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Manufacturers

I was off meds for a couple of days while dr. Is changing doses and moving me from taking in the morning to evening. I had two decent days, haven’t had many...

I was off meds for a couple of days while dr. Is changing doses and moving me fr...

Coachgeorge

•5 years ago

28 Replies

Vitamin D

Hello all Can I ask for how much Vit D I should take and the best form and possible brand recommendation please. Results as shown Thanks

Hello all Can I ask for how much Vit D I should take and the best form and possi...

Rennixon

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2019

How Do I Get a Prescription for T3?

Levothyroxine and feet burning

Test results advice

Blood test results

Blood test results

What is a decent level

Results from medicheck

Stomach motility

T3 and sore throat ?

Heart and thyroid

Vitamins and neurology investigations

Doctors interfering with thyroid treatment

Is it time to go back to my gp

I have wrote to my local conservative MP

Meds

New bloods

Newly diagnosed!

T3 advice

Diagnosed today, advice welcomed

Bit of a moan and help needed

Thanks everyone

What/how much to supplement?

Further tests

Results.... not quite what I or the endo imagined!

T3 advice

Last Labs and new ones to come soon. Advice please.

Diabetes and thyroid enquiry

Endocrinologist.

Manufacturers

Vitamin D

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