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Graves Disease and a Toxic Nodule

Has anybody been diagnosed with Graves’ disease and also have a toxic nodule. I am confused. I thought they were two different things. I had Graves’ disease 20...

Has anybody been diagnosed with Graves’ disease and also have a toxic nodule. I ...

KS2020

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Hashimotos

Sorry just one more question please.... Just getting this straight in my head, It has all come as i bit of a shock i felt fine 12 weeks ago! thank you as...

Sorry just one more question please.... Just getting this straight in my head, I...

LadyWard

•5 years ago

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Hashimoto thyroiditis how do you tell?

Hi all, can anyone tell me you know if you have Hashimoto thyroiditis? I've never been told which I have. However, I got mine from cancer treatment so I had...

Hi all, can anyone tell me you know if you have Hashimoto thyroiditis? I've nev...

username5

•5 years ago

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Endocrinologist

I’ve received the list from thyroid uk but unsure who is best to go to. I’m in Surrey & willing to travel to London & surrounding counties for the best...

I’ve received the list from thyroid uk but unsure who is best to go to. I’m in ...

Kateefc

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Blood test results

So I had my results today and they’ve have come back normal. Obviously I’m super happy but was so sure it was my thyroid causing all the commotion. My results...

So I had my results today and they’ve have come back normal. Obviously I’m super...

Lahodges10

•5 years ago

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Anyone having to have a echocardiogram & 72hr ECG monitor because you are on T3?

I have been on 75mcg of T3 for 10 years now, with no issues. I had a Dexa scan 3 years ago with no issues. My previous doctor retired, but the new private dr...

I have been on 75mcg of T3 for 10 years now, with no issues. I had a Dexa scan 3...

munroie

•5 years ago

15 Replies

How Do I interpret test results when taking T3?

Hi, I'm currently taking T3 (50mcg since 19 Sept '19) and I am feeling so much better now, since going off Levo (200mcg) a while back. I'm not overly great,...

Hi, I'm currently taking T3 (50mcg since 19 Sept '19) and I am feeling so much ...

Inana

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Can Hypothyroidism cause intermenstrual bleeding?

I tend to bleed one week after ovulation, which is one week before my actual period. The bleed lasts one day. Could this be due to hypothyroidism?

I tend to bleed one week after ovulation, which is one week before my actual per...

Aloha79

•5 years ago

4 Replies

best folate supplement

can anyone recommend a good easy absorbed folate supplement I already take a b12 complex but need added folate as my MCH blood test is high meaning low b12 or...

can anyone recommend a good easy absorbed folate supplement I already take a b12...

Peroxideblader

•5 years ago

4 Replies

NDT and travelling abroad

I'm planning a trip that will involve stopovers in Muslim and other countries. Has anybody had experience of problems with customs? Having my pills confiscated...

I'm planning a trip that will involve stopovers in Muslim and other countries. H...

Greybeard

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Nhs basic thyroid results

Hi, I’ve been feeling rubbish again for the last 6 weeks (also have pa which I self inject for so know that’s ok, sleep apnoea that I’m on CPAP & sleep clinic...

Hi, I’ve been feeling rubbish again for the last 6 weeks (also have pa which I s...

Kateefc

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Assay’s interference

Hi all, I am planning to test my TSH in the next days at a new Laboratory and no longer at the current laboratory ( they use ECLIA), the reason is because my...

Hi all, I am planning to test my TSH in the next days at a new Laboratory and no...

Blueskyyy

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Results FINALLY !!!

So after much digging at the worst doctors on this planet I finally have blood results printed All i have as follows : T4:16.4 TSH:20.2 What does this...

So after much digging at the worst doctors on this planet I finally have blood r...

Michaelg193

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Latest results

Hi all just had my get ready for winter medichecks bloods done, results are below. This test was taken 24hrs after my last dose of T4 and T3 I remember someone...

Hi all just had my get ready for winter medichecks bloods done, results are belo...

Clairewalker751

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Low calcium

My doctors have just called to say they need to see me asap due to my blood tests showing low calcium. Is this caused by my thyroid or thyroid meds?

My doctors have just called to say they need to see me asap due to my blood test...

mummytosix

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Sun2shine - Thiroyd

I was shocked to discover that I can no longer buy my Thiroyd tablets - but I can get something called Thyroid S. Can anyone tell me if there much difference...

I was shocked to discover that I can no longer buy my Thiroyd tablets - but I ca...

sun2shine

•5 years ago

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8 days post TT

Eight days post Total Thyroidectomy, it’s been a whirlwind. Diagnosed with hypothyroidism four months ago after visiting the GP as my throat looked swollen....

Eight days post Total Thyroidectomy, it’s been a whirlwind. Diagnosed with hypot...

Oreo4

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Hashimoto's disease

Does anyone else have hashimoto's and there thyroid os just swollen (no goitre) and its working normal?

Does anyone else have hashimoto's and there thyroid os just swollen (no goitre) ...

Brookesyc1

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Felling dreadful

I have just come back from blood results to check my thyroid , and they only tested TSH , which came back at 4.9 which they say is normal and there is nothing...

I have just come back from blood results to check my thyroid , and they only tes...

happychappie

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Trying to figure out what’s going on

Hello, I’ve written a post on here before but I didn’t have all my blood work levels. I’ve been printed my most recent ones for (reluctant) referral from GP to...

Hello, I’ve written a post on here before but I didn’t have all my blood work le...

Amz1987

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Evening meds

For those of you who take your thyroid meds at night, about what time? Right before bed, after evening meal, etc??? Thank you

For those of you who take your thyroid meds at night, about what time? Right bef...

Coachgeorge

•5 years ago

33 Replies

Thyroxine dose evidence and spray vitamins

Hi all two questions. I am on 50mg thyroxine and on latest testing my TSH was 4.26, all other thyroid tests normal. When I rang to get results ( couldn’t get...

Hi all two questions. I am on 50mg thyroxine and on latest testing my TSH was 4....

Saz88

•5 years ago

17 Replies

NDT and adding levo

Dear all, I saw endo today who suggested my T4 was low (see my last post for results on 3rd Sept). Suggested that I add 50mcg of Levo and reduce NP Thyroid to...

Dear all, I saw endo today who suggested my T4 was low (see my last post for res...

AleB

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Is tap water ok for people with under active thyroid

Hi, I have just read somewhere that tap water is bad for people who suffer thyroid issues because of chlorine in it. I have underactive thyroid. I was...

Hi, I have just read somewhere that tap water is bad for people who suffer thyro...

shaminak

•5 years ago

32 Replies

Please help me understand thyroid ultrasound test results.

Hi there! I thought that thyrotoxicosis was something that people with Graves disease got? I have Hashimoto's. Can anyone kind of interpret the results of...

Hi there! I thought that thyrotoxicosis was something that people with Graves d...

naturegirl3434

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Recommendations for Endo in London or Cambridge or anywhere in between please.

I am being referred by my GP to an Endo due to Hashimoto's so I am looking for one that will agree to prescribe NDT or T3 if I need it. Cambridge is closest...

I am being referred by my GP to an Endo due to Hashimoto's so I am looking for o...

Bearski

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Levothyroxine and periods

Hello all, looking for a little help. I've been on levothyroxine for 20 weeks and started on 50mg, then 75mg but now since I've been on 100mg my periods have...

Hello all, looking for a little help. I've been on levothyroxine for 20 weeks an...

Adalisone

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Ranitidine (Zantac) - Doctors told to stop prescribing some types

Although not directly related to thyroid, I suspect a number of members have been prescribed Ranitidine (Zantac). It is for them, and simply to achieve...

Although not directly related to thyroid, I suspect a number of members have bee...

helvella

Administrator•5 years ago

1 Reply

Confusing advice from Endo

Hi all. I saw my Endocrinologist today who really confused me with his advise and I was hoping anyone can advise me further on this. He said that TSH is the...

Hi all. I saw my Endocrinologist today who really confused me with his advise a...

SAUK

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Help with NHS test results please

Hi I am currently using Thiroid supplements from thailand an someone please suggest what i need to do? up or lower dose based on these results many thanks......

Hi I am currently using Thiroid supplements from thailand an someone please sug...

Bioluminence

•5 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for October 2019

Graves Disease and a Toxic Nodule

Hashimotos

Hashimoto thyroiditis how do you tell?

Endocrinologist

Blood test results

Anyone having to have a echocardiogram & 72hr ECG monitor because you are on T3?

How Do I interpret test results when taking T3?

Can Hypothyroidism cause intermenstrual bleeding?

best folate supplement

NDT and travelling abroad

Nhs basic thyroid results

Assay’s interference

Results FINALLY !!!

Latest results

Low calcium

Sun2shine - Thiroyd

8 days post TT

Hashimoto's disease

Felling dreadful

Trying to figure out what’s going on

Evening meds

Thyroxine dose evidence and spray vitamins

NDT and adding levo

Is tap water ok for people with under active thyroid

Please help me understand thyroid ultrasound test results.

Recommendations for Endo in London or Cambridge or anywhere in between please.

Levothyroxine and periods

Ranitidine (Zantac) - Doctors told to stop prescribing some types

Confusing advice from Endo

Help with NHS test results please

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