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New Results and GP didn’t not think to inform me...

First came on here at beginning of year when I was borderline hypo was advised to get my antibodies checked which I did privately and turned out ok but I was...

First came on here at beginning of year when I was borderline hypo was advised t...

lisa148

•4 years ago

41 Replies

Action for full thyroid testing

Hi everyone, has there ever been a campaign or a group complaint about the poor NHS thyroid test we get? If there’s anything on here I’d love to read up on it...

Hi everyone, has there ever been a campaign or a group complaint about the poor ...

Molly139

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Thyroid Disease And Your Eyes

I thought the following link was important as I doubt many know that our eyes can also be affected by hypothyroidism:-...

I thought the following link was important as I doubt many know that our eyes ca...

shaws

Administrator•4 years ago

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Hashimotos and Trying to Conceive

I was diagnosed with hashimotos a few years ago and have been trying to get my thyroid levels adequate for pregnancy. I’m otherwise a healthy 30 yo female who...

I was diagnosed with hashimotos a few years ago and have been trying to get my t...

Mvpoho

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Serenity/Progesterone cream

I have been using the above for 26 years after a hysterectomy. It used to be called Pro-gest and now I am using Serenity. I have read on here that I might...

I have been using the above for 26 years after a hysterectomy. It used to be ca...

Margo

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Getting rid of reflux with apple cider vinegar?

Hi everyone. I've seen a few folks talk about how increasing stomach acid using apple cider vinegar can eliminate Hashimoto's-related acid reflux (for people...

Hi everyone. I've seen a few folks talk about how increasing stomach acid using ...

Gophe

•4 years ago

5 Replies

On NDT - Need help with latest results, please.

A bit of background – I have Hashimoto’s, I had my thyroid removed in two operations in 2014/15. I had a very large goitre which started growing again hence...

A bit of background – I have Hashimoto’s, I had my thyroid removed in two operat...

JaniceJ7

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Mums results - are they ok?

Hi, My Mum got these results back, she is 80 and has problems with severe wind building up, causing anxiety and relieved by burping and has recently had raised...

Hi, My Mum got these results back, she is 80 and has problems with severe wind b...

gillianc

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Vegan Supplements

This is relevant to my previous post but it seems I can't add an attachment to a reply, only an original post. However, as the supplement I take at the moment...

This is relevant to my previous post but it seems I can't add an attachment to a...

willsie01

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Advice on blood test results for teenager

My daughter (aged 15) is due to have a phone appointment on Monday with a paediatric endocrinologist, after being reluctantly referred by a general...

My daughter (aged 15) is due to have a phone appointment on Monday with a paedia...

Capri20

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Help with Graves Test

After getting blood work back that showed hyperthyroidism, my partner took a 'Graves Disease' test. The results have come back as follows and we are unsure...

After getting blood work back that showed hyperthyroidism, my partner took a 'Gr...

HarrietJW

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Help with Thyroid Blood Test Results please

Hi guys, I am 41 years old and had a baby 9 months ago. During my pregnancy, I developed an underactive thyroid and have been on Levothyroxine (25mg) since. I...

Hi guys, I am 41 years old and had a baby 9 months ago. During my pregnancy, I d...

Charltonjl

•4 years ago

28 Replies

Functional Medicine practitioners that don’t cost the earth?

Hello all, I’m not getting anywhere with improving my wellness. My depression has become really severe, I have constant fatigue, extreme hormonal related mood...

Hello all, I’m not getting anywhere with improving my wellness. My depression h...

HollieBerry

•4 years ago

6 Replies

T3 Advice

Hi All, Looks as though I need to start adding T3 due to poor conversion: T4: 21.1. (12-22) T3: 4.23 (3.1 - 6.8) I’m after some advice on what my options...

Hi All, Looks as though I need to start adding T3 due to poor conversion: T4: ...

Catlady101

•4 years ago

13 Replies

T4 thyroid meds = alopecia

Does anyone have alopecia that they think may have been initially caused by being prescribed the wrong thyroid medication? I am convinced my problems all...

Does anyone have alopecia that they think may have been initially caused by bein...

JMB78

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Recent Bloods Help

Hello, I’m hypo after Graves’ disease (2003) currently taking 150mg Levo the last few years. My June 2020 bloods results below ( pic). I was feeling very...

Hello, I’m hypo after Graves’ disease (2003) currently taking 150mg Levo the la...

yolobrass

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Still no feedback

Hi all, I've still had no feedback from either the GP or the specialist about how much I need to increase my thyroid medication so I can go back to my HRT....

Hi all, I've still had no feedback from either the GP or the specialist about ho...

Angelic69

•4 years ago

1 Reply

What does TSH 0.39 FT4 19.2 T3 5.3 mean?

I have heart palpitations, chronic long term insomnia, restlessness, dry tingly mouth, blurred vision, and more.

I have heart palpitations, chronic long term insomnia, restlessness, dry tingly ...

Agnes_M

•4 years ago

32 Replies

Getting T3 on nhs

I asked my nhs consultant if i could try T3 together with T4 as i have struggled with levo for six years since having my thyroid removed due to cancer growth....

I asked my nhs consultant if i could try T3 together with T4 as i have struggled...

Odinil

•4 years ago

10 Replies

PM's for T3?

Hi Seaside Susie, I now have my bood test results using MonitorMy Health. 3.8.20 TSH 0.01 (Range 0.27-4.2mU/L) FT4 17.3 (Range 12-22 pmol ) FT 3 6.9 (Range...

Hi Seaside Susie, I now have my bood test results using MonitorMy Health. 3.8.2...

stillhopeful

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Shambavi/Penny

I've just read that not taking enough thyroxin may be the reason I have PAD (periferal arterial disease.) So be aware. I take 75mg a day. I would like to get...

I've just read that not taking enough thyroxin may be the reason I have PAD (per...

shambavi18

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Running out of T3

I haven’t heard back to the German Chemist who sends my Thybon - could anyone DM me another contact I’m feeling worried that I’m running out

I haven’t heard back to the German Chemist who sends my Thybon - could anyone DM...

Steni

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Are Medichecks Tests always reliable

I posted yesterday about a significant difference between the results from Medichecks and NHS blood test. 8 July T4 24.4 ( 12-22 h T3 5.9...

I posted yesterday about a significant difference between the results from Medic...

pussycatwillow

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Graves Disease as an athlete

Hi Guys, I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid back in early 2017 and after going up, down and over the ideal range across the spectrum i was refereed...

Hi Guys, I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid back in early 2017 and aft...

gh07gh

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Help needed about how much levothyroxine I should take.

When I first became ill I was told that I was with in the normal range and it wasn’t until I saw Dr Skinner who diagnosed me with an under active thyroid. Now...

When I first became ill I was told that I was with in the normal range and it wa...

Margaret

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Changed dose of Levo

Well would you believe it, I had to go to my clinic today for my nhs health check, while I was there the nurse said that he should take bloods for my TFTs...

Well would you believe it, I had to go to my clinic today for my nhs health chec...

Kimkat

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Low Ferritin

My ferritin is 10. Normal 11-263. My iron saturation is 29%. Can a low ferritin without anemia cause shortness of breath? I have been bothered by an...

My ferritin is 10. Normal 11-263. My iron saturation is 29%. Can a low ferrit...

bmrj

•4 years ago

8 Replies

What is a high dose of levothyroxine?

Hi there I’ve been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid for about 12 years. I take 175mcg daily, and have for about 10 years. What is considered a “high...

Hi there I’ve been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid for about 12 years. I ...

JazzyRJ91

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Levothyroxine to Armor - 15 weeks pregnant

Is it safe to switch from levothyroxine to Armor in pregnancy? I'm in the second trimester

Is it safe to switch from levothyroxine to Armor in pregnancy? I'm in the second...

JMB78

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Test reaults

Hi All, Hope you are all keeping safe and well 🙂. I posted about 3 months ago after I’d had my first Ultravit blood test with Medichecks. I took a lot of...

Hi All, Hope you are all keeping safe and well 🙂. I posted about 3 months ago ...

Catlady101

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for August 2020

New Results and GP didn’t not think to inform me...

Action for full thyroid testing

Thyroid Disease And Your Eyes

Hashimotos and Trying to Conceive

Serenity/Progesterone cream

Getting rid of reflux with apple cider vinegar?

On NDT - Need help with latest results, please.

Mums results - are they ok?

Vegan Supplements

Advice on blood test results for teenager

Help with Graves Test

Help with Thyroid Blood Test Results please

Functional Medicine practitioners that don’t cost the earth?

T3 Advice

T4 thyroid meds = alopecia

Recent Bloods Help

Still no feedback

What does TSH 0.39 FT4 19.2 T3 5.3 mean?

Getting T3 on nhs

PM's for T3?

Shambavi/Penny

Running out of T3

Are Medichecks Tests always reliable

Graves Disease as an athlete

Help needed about how much levothyroxine I should take.

Changed dose of Levo

Low Ferritin

What is a high dose of levothyroxine?

Levothyroxine to Armor - 15 weeks pregnant

Test reaults

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