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Endo confirms it's all in my head! :p

You may remember I posted earlier in the year about getting a trial of T3 and how awful the endo is. My latest bloods, taken around 09:00 with 24 hour T4 gap...

You may remember I posted earlier in the year about getting a trial of T3 and ho...

tj61

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Should I increase my T4?

I have recently been prescribed T3 to add to my levothyroxine. I am on 100 T4 and 20 T3 per day. After 2 months these are my results, do I need an increase in...

I have recently been prescribed T3 to add to my levothyroxine. I am on 100 T4 an...

HarrietJW

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Sertraline and TSH rising link

Has anyone found a link between starting sertraline and TSH rising, I thought it was being on HRT but then I found this and thinking maybe sertraline is the...

Has anyone found a link between starting sertraline and TSH rising, I thought it...

Cade83

•5 years ago

5 Replies

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Progress report....

Around two weeks ago, I asked for views and opinions on my diagnosis for an overactive thyroid and I was very grateful for the advice given. My...

Around two weeks ago, I asked for views and opinions on my diagnosis for an over...

Hidden

•5 years ago

7 Replies

What is the treatment for central hypothyroidism?

Hi, I posted yesterday asking about a possible link between POTS and hypothyroidism as I was seeing the Endocrinologist. He hadn't heard of POTS before. But...

Hi, I posted yesterday asking about a possible link between POTS and hypothyroid...

ShonaGreen

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Recent results - dr refusing to increase levo

So these are my results for the last year, I went to the drs at the start of November complaining that my symptoms are coming back and I've requested an...

So these are my results for the last year, I went to the drs at the start of Nov...

MissSusan

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Blood test results for Thyroid & Vitamins ...please can someone help me?

Hi everyone, I had a private blood test for my Thyroid and Vitamins by Medichecks online and I finally have my blood test results. I’m told my thyroid is...

Hi everyone, I had a private blood test for my Thyroid and Vitamins by Medicheck...

Mellowyellow100

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Would like to hear about other people's experiences with adrenal fatigue

I'm currently waiting for the results of my adrenal stress test (saliva) but would like to hear more about other people's experiences when it comes to dealing...

I'm currently waiting for the results of my adrenal stress test (saliva) but wou...

Hidden

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Advice regarding IGG testing please. How accurate are they?

I am considering having my IGG tested. I have found two providers one does 90,180 and 270 foods. The 270 food test includes many of my favorite foods such as...

I am considering having my IGG tested. I have found two providers one does 90,1...

Geetal

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Not hypothyroid after all but referred to rheumatologist to check for fibromyalgia and/or lupus.

Hello again everyone 😊, I posted about my worries concerning a possible Hashimoto’s flare up a couple of weeks ago and got amazing support from the community....

Hello again everyone 😊, I posted about my worries concerning a possible Hashimo...

Seahorse76

•5 years ago

34 Replies

I would like to hear if anyone has had success with their thyroid meds ONLY by splitting the dose - up to 4 times a day please?

Hi All I am hypothyroid with raised TSH 3.70 (0.22-4.20) And over range TGO of 274 (<115) My main symptom, which I would dearly love to see resolved, is achy...

Hi All I am hypothyroid with raised TSH 3.70 (0.22-4.20) And over range TGO of ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

58 Replies

Bloods advice please

I have had the most crappiest day. In fact I’ve been crappy for months and months now. Physically and mentally poorly and I just feel somethings not right. I...

I have had the most crappiest day. In fact I’ve been crappy for months and month...

HollieBerry

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Slight overactive thyroid gland does that mean I’ve got Graves’ disease

Hi I have a slight overactive thyroid gland they said they wouldn’t normally give medications for this level but cause I was having shaking body and feeling...

Hi I have a slight overactive thyroid gland they said they wouldn’t normally giv...

Hidden

•5 years ago

29 Replies

Any other hypo people struggle to GAIN weight?

Been diagnosed since my teens (now 42) and I now take 125mcg levo a day. After starting treatment I remember I lost about a stone, and was happy when the...

Been diagnosed since my teens (now 42) and I now take 125mcg levo a day. After s...

distractonaught

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Help Needed Please- Full Bloodwork with T3

These were taken 12/3: TSH 6.1 uIU/mL (range .450-4.50) Free T4 Direct 1.75 ng/dL (range .82-1.77)* Free T3 3.0 mg/gL (range 2.0 - 4.4) Ferritin 6 ng/mL (15...

These were taken 12/3: TSH 6.1 uIU/mL (range .450-4.50) Free T4 Direct 1.75 ng...

thyroidmom84

•5 years ago

21 Replies

At my wits end

Hi. I’m a 33year old female. I was diagnosed as having Graves just over 2 years ago, I was put onto Carbimazole and Propanolol but my thyroid levels were going...

Hi. I’m a 33year old female. I was diagnosed as having Graves just over 2 years ...

Surfer1986

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Flaky thumb nails

Hi, Maybe this question has been asked before, although I can't find it. Does anyone have flaky nails SINCE starting Levothyroxin? (OK before) I know...

Hi, Maybe this question has been asked before, although I can't find it. Does ...

Greml1n

•5 years ago

6 Replies

What to do now !?

Iv been on the same dose for 9 weeks now, 5mcg of T3 and 100mcg of T4, but levels look good but I'm not good. My FT4 previously has always been top of range...

Iv been on the same dose for 9 weeks now, 5mcg of T3 and 100mcg of T4, but level...

ThyroidObsessed

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid UK Bequeathment

Hi there! I know this is slightly off topic. But, I'm currently writing a will and would like to bequeath some of my estate to this Thyroid UK forum where I...

Hi there! I know this is slightly off topic. But, I'm currently writing a will a...

Mitzvah_heroes

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Recent blood tests

Hi everyone below are my 7week blood tests I'm on 25mg of levo.. No thiyroid due to removal this may.. Serum free T3.... 2.3 pmo/L.... Ranges.. 3.10-6.80...

Hi everyone below are my 7week blood tests I'm on 25mg of levo.. No thiyroid due...

birkie

•5 years ago

17 Replies

HELP! with results

I know this is nothing to do with Thyroid, although her TSH was only 0.02! but can any one help with these or recommend another group to ask, We don't know...

I know this is nothing to do with Thyroid, although her TSH was only 0.02! but c...

LadyWard

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Any hope from your experience with Graves/TED and weight gain?

I lost weight when first ill with Graves but this has stacked back on - presumably because Carbimazole slows down your metabolism and not helped by joint pain...

I lost weight when first ill with Graves but this has stacked back on - presumab...

Dovedale

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Further update after GP appointment

So I posted a couple of weeks ago following another round of blood tests today. I've been back to the GP - he still won't prescribe me thyroxine however agreed...

So I posted a couple of weeks ago following another round of blood tests today. ...

Pumpkin04

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Update from thyroid cancer recurrence

My intern Endo called me finally after radioactive iodine whole body scan to tell me my blood test thyroglobulin and thyroglobulin AB were good (where good...

My intern Endo called me finally after radioactive iodine whole body scan to tel...

Batty1

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Low Thyroid

I recewntly put a post on about Metavive seemigly not working for me. Thyroid test was low, Doctor advised doubling the dose, new Thyroid Test is now normal...

I recewntly put a post on about Metavive seemigly not working for me. Thyroid...

Rosierebel

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Levothyroxine and St Johns wort

Has anyone ever tried to take St Johns wort when on Levothyroxine? Are there any adverse effects if I do so? I am currently on 50mcg Levo. If you do take it,...

Has anyone ever tried to take St Johns wort when on Levothyroxine? Are there any...

Emilym4444

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Problems with Genova saliva test?

So, I finally got around to do the adrenal stress test from Genova Diagnostics. I collected four saliva samples throughout the day (when I woke up, around...

So, I finally got around to do the adrenal stress test from Genova Diagnostics. ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Thyroid test over replaced?

Hi All, Can anybody help with me understand my TFTest Results. (I had TT in Jan 2019) I was doing OKish for around 3 mths going to work, then suddenly one...

Hi All, Can anybody help with me understand my TFTest Results. (I had TT in Jan...

Fedup12

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Shall I reduce Levo?

Hey guys! Hope everyone is doing OK! Just seeking some feedback please! I’m hypo and been on 125mcg levo for years. Started T3 a few weeks ago, started with a...

Hey guys! Hope everyone is doing OK! Just seeking some feedback please! I’m hypo...

cazmania7

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Using internet forums safely

I have had Graves, Hashis, Hashitoxicosis, TED, Thyca and I have also had CFS. I have MTHFR mutations, and have done the rounds of candida, SIBO, nutritional...

I have had Graves, Hashis, Hashitoxicosis, TED, Thyca and I have also had CFS. ...

Girlscout2

•5 years ago

12 Replies

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All posts for December 2019

Endo confirms it's all in my head! :p

Should I increase my T4?

Sertraline and TSH rising link

Progress report....

What is the treatment for central hypothyroidism?

Recent results - dr refusing to increase levo

Blood test results for Thyroid & Vitamins ...please can someone help me?

Would like to hear about other people's experiences with adrenal fatigue

Advice regarding IGG testing please. How accurate are they?

Not hypothyroid after all but referred to rheumatologist to check for fibromyalgia and/or lupus.

I would like to hear if anyone has had success with their thyroid meds ONLY by splitting the dose - up to 4 times a day please?

Bloods advice please

Slight overactive thyroid gland does that mean I’ve got Graves’ disease

Any other hypo people struggle to GAIN weight?

Help Needed Please- Full Bloodwork with T3

At my wits end

Flaky thumb nails

What to do now !?

Thyroid UK Bequeathment

Recent blood tests

HELP! with results

Any hope from your experience with Graves/TED and weight gain?

Further update after GP appointment

Update from thyroid cancer recurrence

Low Thyroid

Levothyroxine and St Johns wort

Problems with Genova saliva test?

Thyroid test over replaced?

Shall I reduce Levo?

Using internet forums safely

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