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Immunoassays used by most laboratories are inaccurate for thyroid hormones, particularly at the low end of the reference interval.

I just came across this study and knew you’d all be interested. Easy to understand and well worth the read. I’m going to call my lab tomorrow and see if they...

I just came across this study and knew you’d all be interested. Easy to underst...

Timsywhimsy

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Increasing Levothyroxine made my blood work worse

I'm new here but absolutely desperate for some answers. I’m sorry this is going to be long. I was diagnosed hypothyroid back in 2013 and did okay on 25 mcg/day...

I'm new here but absolutely desperate for some answers. I’m sorry this is going ...

j9j8j7

•5 years ago

65 Replies

Diagnosis

I saw a private Endo tonight who was very thorough and informative . He gave me the diagnosis of Graves . I am to stay on Carbimazole and it will be reduced...

I saw a private Endo tonight who was very thorough and informative . He gave me ...

Suegore

•5 years ago

17 Replies

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Hashimotos and finding a functional medicine doctor

Suffering with hypothyroidism and hashimotos. 49 yr old female who has put a lot of weight on an constantly fatigued suffering with headaches unable to...

Suffering with hypothyroidism and hashimotos. 49 yr old female who has put a lot...

Sugras

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Where to go next? 🤪

Hi Guys, can you give me your thoughts on my results please. I take 100mcg of Levo and 30mg of Metavive daily. Metavive has been a recent addition (2.5 months...

Hi Guys, can you give me your thoughts on my results please. I take 100mcg of Le...

Mandy2007

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Off topic article from Nature, H. Pylori pops up on the forum & is more common in those with low stomach acid

An attack on stomach bacteria cuts the risk of one of the deadliest cancers Eradication of the microbe that causes gastric ulcers has a...

An attack on stomach bacteria cuts the risk of one of the deadliest cancers Erad...

BadHare

•5 years ago

7 Replies

continuing low folate levels

Hi I have had under active thyroid for about 10 years. In July last year I was treated for low folate and ferretin levels. My hb was fine. Anyway, I took the...

Hi I have had under active thyroid for about 10 years. In July last year I was ...

Dann1211

•5 years ago

10 Replies

T3 stopped, need help please!

Hi, I've had hashis for 9.5 years. Took years to get even the hypo diagnosis and then another year to get my antibodies checked. They were through the roof and...

Hi, I've had hashis for 9.5 years. Took years to get even the hypo diagnosis and...

HadEnoughOfThis

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Extreme tiredness and many hypothyroid symptoms

This thyroid test result appears ok but I have a lot of hypothyroid -related symptoms Many thanks Serum free triiodothyronine level 4.16 pmol/L [3.1 - 6.8]...

This thyroid test result appears ok but I have a lot of hypothyroid -related sym...

Loafinabout

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Endocrinologist recommendation needed - ideally near Midlands

Hi, can someone please send me a PM with endo recommendations? The endo I am seeing has prescribed NDT but really hasn’t got a clue about using it to treat a...

Hi, can someone please send me a PM with endo recommendations? The endo I am see...

BreifneKing

•5 years ago

1 Reply

😩 what now?

So I’ve posted a few times recently about my T3 trials to date. Recently (about Xmas) I decided I had probably missed a sweet spot with my T3 and so decided to...

So I’ve posted a few times recently about my T3 trials to date. Recently (about ...

Murphysmum

•5 years ago

14 Replies

stopping levo for a time before test and statins?

Sorry if this is long I will be 66 this month and have been on thyroid meds since age 18 on doses varying from 100-150 during which I had 4 healthy...

Sorry if this is long I will be 66 this month and have been on thyroid meds sinc...

debbiegreco

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Is it too soon to get excited?

Hi all, Further to my posts, desperately needing help, I was flooded with so much support and advice, all of which I have been following. Adjusting when I take...

Hi all, Further to my posts, desperately needing help, I was flooded with so muc...

HC17

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Medichecks December test

This is the medichecks test as per my previous post to see how it compares with NHS test.

This is the medichecks test as per my previous post to see how it compares with ...

Mall1

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Susie does this give the info

As above

Gcart

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Thyroid results

Can anyone help with these results? The medichecks test was done in December. A week later I saw an NHS endo who took further bloods and the results are as...

Can anyone help with these results? The medichecks test was done in December. A ...

Mall1

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Feel like I'm losing my mind

Is it correct that I have to believe my gp saying that there will not have been any changes to my thyroid levels since the last blood test which I had in...

Is it correct that I have to believe my gp saying that there will not have been ...

Radiance1969

•5 years ago

15 Replies

T3 testing and treatment in hypothyroidism

Hi, I'm nquiring with respect to have 23 year old daughter - has had hypothyroidism for 3 years and treated with levothyroxine. Has anyone had experience of...

Hi, I'm nquiring with respect to have 23 year old daughter - has had hypothyroi...

StepK

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Accurate blood tests & minimum levels required

I’m a 43 year old American female. I had been diagnosed with hypothyroidism when I was about 12 and had been on about .025mg of Synthroid or levothyroxine for...

I’m a 43 year old American female. I had been diagnosed with hypothyroidism when...

butlertammy

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Unbalanced thyroid

Finally bern given liothyronine by hospital 10mg which I combine with levothyroxine I am currently on 75mcg levothyroxine and 10mcg liothyronine feel alot...

Finally bern given liothyronine by hospital 10mg which I combine with levothyrox...

Yazz1

•5 years ago

3 Replies

t3 or NDT

Hi all, I haven't written for a while as I have been doing very well. I have Hashimotos and my last tests showed I was a poor converter of t4 to t3. So, I was...

Hi all, I haven't written for a while as I have been doing very well. I have Has...

Trulyradical

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Has anyones Gp over ruled their opticians referral ?

Had an optician appointment last week, i wear specs, mostly for driving but may also be for reading and watching tv if i need to. Eye test due so off i...

Had an optician appointment last week, i wear specs, mostly for driving but may ...

ferretmam

•5 years ago

33 Replies

How should I prepare for a TSH, T3 & T4 blood test?

I asked my gp if I could try increasing my levothyroxin from 50mcg (after being on it for 7 years with no improvement) to see if it helps with fatigue and...

I asked my gp if I could try increasing my levothyroxin from 50mcg (after being ...

timmysmom

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Significant Change in Results

Have been on 175mcg for several years. GP decreased to 150mcg a year ago due to low TSH of 0.02 (0.30 - 5.50) T3 not done 13/12/19 150mcg Levo TSH...

Have been on 175mcg for several years. GP decreased to 150mcg a year ago due to...

pussycatwillow

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Can you help with iron panel blood test please

Ferritin. 67. Range 30-470 RBC. 3.7. 3.80-5.30 Haemoglobin 117. 120-150 Haematacrit 0.36. 0.37-0.45 I had been...

Ferritin. 67. Range 30-470 RBC. 3.7. 3.80-5.30 Haemoglo...

Gcart

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Advice on Recent Blood Tests

Hi everyone. You've all been so helpful before, so thought I would ask for some advice yet again. It's that time again, where I've just had my blood tests done...

Hi everyone. You've all been so helpful before, so thought I would ask for some ...

Fluffysheep

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Introduction of T3

Have been reading recent posts of others who have recently been started on liothyronine meds. My Endo reduced my levo from 125 to 75 mcg a week ago and...

Have been reading recent posts of others who have recently been started on lioth...

Tessica

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Thybon T3 side effects

Hi all, I started taking Thybon T3 2.5mg just over 2 weeks ago (prescribed by my Endo). The packets come in 20mg tablets and I cut them into 8 to start off...

Hi all, I started taking Thybon T3 2.5mg just over 2 weeks ago (prescribed by m...

jostafford0

•5 years ago

10 Replies

NDT

Hi Folks I have been very satisfied with my supply of NDT from Thailand over the last few years the product was great and the service fab. To my horror the...

Hi Folks I have been very satisfied with my supply of NDT from Thailand over the...

moleland

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Endo doctors in Yorkshire ??

I’m looking for NHS doctors in the Yorkshire area that can help me. I’ve been under a doctor in London who is unfortunately extremely dismissive. I have...

I’m looking for NHS doctors in the Yorkshire area that can help me. I’ve been un...

Natmartin85

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for February 2020

Immunoassays used by most laboratories are inaccurate for thyroid hormones, particularly at the low end of the reference interval.

Increasing Levothyroxine made my blood work worse

Diagnosis

Hashimotos and finding a functional medicine doctor

Where to go next? 🤪

Off topic article from Nature, H. Pylori pops up on the forum & is more common in those with low stomach acid

continuing low folate levels

T3 stopped, need help please!

Extreme tiredness and many hypothyroid symptoms

Endocrinologist recommendation needed - ideally near Midlands

😩 what now?

stopping levo for a time before test and statins?

Is it too soon to get excited?

Medichecks December test

Susie does this give the info

Thyroid results

Feel like I'm losing my mind

T3 testing and treatment in hypothyroidism

Accurate blood tests & minimum levels required

Unbalanced thyroid

t3 or NDT

Has anyones Gp over ruled their opticians referral ?

How should I prepare for a TSH, T3 & T4 blood test?

Significant Change in Results

Can you help with iron panel blood test please

Advice on Recent Blood Tests

Introduction of T3

Thybon T3 side effects

NDT

Endo doctors in Yorkshire ??

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