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Still unwell despite good thyroid levels.

Hi all, My thyroid levels are: TSH: 0.01 (.27 - 4.2 mU/L) FT4: 15.3 (11.0 - 22.0 pmol/L) FT3: 6.3 (3.9 to 6.7 pmol/L) I have been hypothyroid for many years...

Hi all, My thyroid levels are: TSH: 0.01 (.27 - 4.2 mU/L) FT4: 15.3 (11.0 - 22...

Evej13

•4 years ago

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NDT/ Nature Throid discontinued. Looking for alternative.

<redacted online source> have stopped selling Nature Throid. Please can someone pm me with an alternative supplier? Or another alternative? Thanks

<redacted online source> have stopped selling Nature Throid. Please can someone...

hyp0thyr01d

•4 years ago

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Right to a Referral - does anyone know if this is a thing?

I'm having trouble getting my GP to give me a referral to an Endo. I'm Hashi's (finally diagnosed 2017) and recently started Levo. My GP knows less than zero...

I'm having trouble getting my GP to give me a referral to an Endo. I'm Hashi's (...

Rosannaclare

•4 years ago

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Frustrating doc

Hi guys, so doc called today. My nerves have been all over the place. So so bad from as soon as I wake up. Doc says I'm taking too much levo (100mcg) when I...

Hi guys, so doc called today. My nerves have been all over the place. So so bad ...

L154oh

•4 years ago

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Feeling down and tired all the time

Hi i got diagnosed with over active thyroid in june. After being put on 10mg carbimazole i started feeling much better after a few weeks shaking gone but the...

Hi i got diagnosed with over active thyroid in june. After being put on 10mg car...

Cornish_las

•4 years ago

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stopping levothyroxine-do I lose my free nhs prescription?

Being hypothyroid, I get free NHS prescriptions. Would stopping my levothyroxine prescription take away my exemption from prescription charges? Thanks

Being hypothyroid, I get free NHS prescriptions. Would stopping my levothyroxine...

M33R4

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Blood results . Advice please

Hi. I did a Medichecks thyroid test earlier this year which showed raised Thyroglobulin Antibodies and a TSH >2.5. I am trying to conceive so I consulted an...

Hi. I did a Medichecks thyroid test earlier this year which showed raised Thyrog...

Pnw2020

•4 years ago

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Telephone consultation with gp

Hi I emailed my medicheck blood test results to my gp, had a conversation with her, felt everything i said was dismissed as normal. B12 and folate very low....

Hi I emailed my medicheck blood test results to my gp, had a conversation with h...

Odinil

•4 years ago

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Latest Thyroid Results - not sure what to increase

Hi I have just got my latest blood results. I think my T3 is still a bit low and also my T4 could probably increase a bit. But before I email my...

Hi I have just got my latest blood results. I think my T3 is still a bit low an...

Spangle15

•4 years ago

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Is there a simple explanation of TSH/T3/T4

I've got a phone consult with my GP this afternoon who always seem open to discussion, but is I suspect not the most clued up about thyroid stuff (and would...

I've got a phone consult with my GP this afternoon who always seem open to discu...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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HELP INTERPRETING MY BLOOD TEST RESULTS

Hello everyone, I hope you’re all having a good day. I have Graves’ Disease and mild TED. These tests were done about a month ago and I’ll be doing updated...

Hello everyone, I hope you’re all having a good day. I have Graves’ Disease and ...

Bellazzurra

•4 years ago

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Suclinical hypothyroid, please advise

I have developed subclinical hypothyroid 3 months post hemi thyroidectomy, Not on medication at the moment, my Endo said blood test in another 3 months to...

I have developed subclinical hypothyroid 3 months post hemi thyroidectomy, Not...

Miraclesky

•4 years ago

24 Replies

What is a pinned post?

Someone mentioned pinned posts and general info about thyroid, I can't seem to locate any of this info, any advice on where to find info greatly appreciated

Someone mentioned pinned posts and general info about thyroid, I can't seem to l...

Thenightowl

•4 years ago

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How much vitamin D to take?

I was diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency (<30 ng/mL) a few years ago, and told to take vitamin D during the autumn and winter months. However, that only...

I was diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency (<30 ng/mL) a few years ago, and told ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

7 Replies

MRI scan and iodine dye.....is it a problem for Hashi sufferers ?

I’m hoping someone on here can advise. I’m booked in for an MRI scan as part of an investigation into a trapped nerve in my neck. It’s all a bit scary but as I...

I’m hoping someone on here can advise. I’m booked in for an MRI scan as part of ...

GonzalezGirl

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Multivitamins

Advice needed please. My ferritin levels are low and my G.P. has advised me to take a daily multivitamin. I am in my seventies and have Graves Disease. My main...

Advice needed please. My ferritin levels are low and my G.P. has advised me to t...

Megalil

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Thyroid-S or Thiroyd

Can someone send me a web link where to buy Thyroid-S or Thiroyd from UK, please? Thanks

Can someone send me a web link where to buy Thyroid-S or Thiroyd from UK, please...

spphilos

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Anyone taking Tru Thyroid sublingually?

I’ve been on 4.5 grains NP until now... my TruThyroid arrived today and I’m seeing not great reviews on it. Those of you who chew your meds... how are you...

I’ve been on 4.5 grains NP until now... my TruThyroid arrived today and I’m seei...

KateB67

•4 years ago

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Do I need to dispose of unused levo tablets after two weeks?

Hello, I have just started taking Levothyroxine/Oroxine 50mg. On the package it says "A single blister strip can be removed from the carton and stored below...

Hello, I have just started taking Levothyroxine/Oroxine 50mg. On the package it ...

borahae

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Weird and probably rare reaction to T4 and T3

Hello, My story is a bit old and I struggle with this for 1.5+ years but I decided to ask, just in case. 1.5+ years ago I started to get tired after walking...

Hello, My story is a bit old and I struggle with this for 1.5+ years but I decid...

Maniacos

•4 years ago

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Final quest to find cause of extreme fatigue & hair loss.

I am thinking of sending off for a finger prick test from "Monitor my health UK" as I am no longer able to obtain blood tests from GP.( MMH are only test...

I am thinking of sending off for a finger prick test from "Monitor my health UK"...

Jenny583

•4 years ago

86 Replies

BLOOD RESULTS, Advice appreciated.

Hi Everyone, i would really appreciate any advice, help or input regarding my latest Blood Results, the draw was last Monday at...

Hi Everyone, i would really appreciate any advice, h...

SPD1

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Latest results - advice please

New results after 3 months: Serum vitamin B12 level 436 ng/L [120.0 - 900.0] Adequate B12 stores.If the patient is on IM B12 therapy, it is not necessary to...

New results after 3 months: Serum vitamin B12 level 436 ng/L [120.0 - 900.0] A...

Ljdaly74

•4 years ago

7 Replies

V low cortisol & awaiting to see NHS Endocrinologist

Just wanted to ask plz if any members on here had terrible head pain & ear pain/tinnitus with sound sensitivity plus stiff neck because of very low cortisol?...

Just wanted to ask plz if any members on here had terrible head pain & ear pain/...

Toto88

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Liothyronine Prescriptions in BANES CCG

Are there any forum members living in the BANES CCG area who have had their T3 prescription withdrawn? Please PM me

Are there any forum members living in the BANES CCG area who have had their T3 p...

Gingernut44

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Was I misdiagnosed with subclinical hypo?

Hi everyone. For background info, I'm 32 (female). This started in May this year. My gynae did some blood tests including a thyroid test since it runs in the...

Hi everyone. For background info, I'm 32 (female). This started in May this year...

PeppaBun

•4 years ago

33 Replies

NDT

Has anyone been able to get hold of Thyroid S at all if so can you PM me, please. Any advice on what I should do when I run out would be appreciated as I'm...

Has anyone been able to get hold of Thyroid S at all if so can you PM me, please...

Claire67

•4 years ago

1 Reply

I have been hypothyroid for over 20 years.

My dosage has been 75mcgs of Levothyroxin for almost the majority of that time, I am now 83 years old. On one occasion approximately five years ago I had...

My dosage has been 75mcgs of Levothyroxin for almost the majority of that time, ...

mabaker

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Lactose in Levothyroxine and Lactase enzymes

Since Levothyroxine contains lactose which is a problem for many of us would it help to take a Lactase enzyme at the same time as our T4?

Since Levothyroxine contains lactose which is a problem for many of us would it ...

Liyaelize

•4 years ago

5 Replies

TSH AND T4 RESULTS - very confused!

Hi there, I posted a while ago with my results and it was suggested I needed an increase to 75mcg. However, after 6 weeks of being on this dose I just received...

Hi there, I posted a while ago with my results and it was suggested I needed an ...

Cepayne98

•4 years ago

9 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for September 2020

Still unwell despite good thyroid levels.

NDT/ Nature Throid discontinued. Looking for alternative.

Right to a Referral - does anyone know if this is a thing?

Frustrating doc

Feeling down and tired all the time

stopping levothyroxine-do I lose my free nhs prescription?

Blood results . Advice please

Telephone consultation with gp

Latest Thyroid Results - not sure what to increase

Is there a simple explanation of TSH/T3/T4

HELP INTERPRETING MY BLOOD TEST RESULTS

Suclinical hypothyroid, please advise

What is a pinned post?

How much vitamin D to take?

MRI scan and iodine dye.....is it a problem for Hashi sufferers ?

Multivitamins

Thyroid-S or Thiroyd

Anyone taking Tru Thyroid sublingually?

Do I need to dispose of unused levo tablets after two weeks?

Weird and probably rare reaction to T4 and T3

Final quest to find cause of extreme fatigue & hair loss.

BLOOD RESULTS, Advice appreciated.

Latest results - advice please

V low cortisol & awaiting to see NHS Endocrinologist

Liothyronine Prescriptions in BANES CCG

Was I misdiagnosed with subclinical hypo?

NDT

I have been hypothyroid for over 20 years.

Lactose in Levothyroxine and Lactase enzymes

TSH AND T4 RESULTS - very confused!

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