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Results back need advice please

Hi all, hope you can help me. I have just received my results back from Medichecks and need some advice please. I do not seems to be having any health issues...

Hi all, hope you can help me. I have just received my results back from Medichec...

Lloreta

•4 years ago

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Tired weight gain and insomnia

I am currently taking a natural thyroid medication as I was on Levothyroxine for 18 years and felt it didn’t help. For two years now I have been self...

I am currently taking a natural thyroid medication as I was on Levothyroxine for...

Carriebaby

•4 years ago

1 Reply

How do you research a good private consultant?

This isn't thyroid related for me, but I know many here seek out private consultants, so I'm hoping a few of you may be able to advise how you go about it?...

This isn't thyroid related for me, but I know many here seek out private consult...

Cooper27

•4 years ago

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postage of t3 from mexico

Hi all, I ordered some T3 from Mexico in June and recently received an email from the supplier saying they had posted the parcel and the Mexican post office...

Hi all, I ordered some T3 from Mexico in June and recently received an email fro...

mstp

•4 years ago

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Help with bloods, high cholesterol. I am on 50mcg T4

Update: Results 4-5 weeks later: I have just got my results, roughly 4-5 weeks after the last blood test. Have been taking 75mg T4, b12 complex, b12 large...

Update: Results 4-5 weeks later: I have just got my results, roughly 4-5 weeks ...

biowarrior

•4 years ago

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Palpitations

My Free T4 and FreeT3 were low in range when my bloods were last taken in Nov. 2019 ( TSH 0.5; FT4 13.4 (12 – 22); FT3 3.6 (3-7) ). I take 75mcg levo and...

My Free T4 and FreeT3 were low in range when my bloods were last taken in Nov. 2...

DoDoc

•4 years ago

1 Reply

I have my blood test results

I have had bloods done in preparation for my Endocronologist appt. next week. I would really appreciate your help so I can have good info to take with me. As...

I have had bloods done in preparation for my Endocronologist appt. next week. I ...

Anic

•4 years ago

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B 12 methylcobalamin

I have recently found that I need to move from 1000mcg of Methylcobalamin to 3000mcg. So I’m wondering if some kind person could please recommend a good and...

I have recently found that I need to move from 1000mcg of Methylcobalamin to 300...

C70rol

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Advice for timing of T3 before upcoming blood test

Since I last posted, I’ve had 2 adjustments to my thyroid meds. The first in June, when my levothyroxine was increased to 100mcg from 75mcg. The second in...

Since I last posted, I’ve had 2 adjustments to my thyroid meds. The first in Jun...

Localhero

•4 years ago

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Feel very Fatigued, dizzy when I stand up & low energy all the time I’m on venlafaxine

I stated using venlafaxine 150mg 10 months ago. I went from training all the time to sleeping a lot during the day & feeling weak, fatigued all the time....

I stated using venlafaxine 150mg 10 months ago. I went from training all the tim...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Results I think they are good but not feeling that good any advice and comments would be great Thankyou

Levothyroxine 75mg increased over the last 3 months to 100mg TSH 0.11 (0.3-5.5) T4 21.8 (12-22) T3. 5.1. ( 3.1-6.8) Tests Blood count White blood...

Levothyroxine 75mg increased over the last 3 months to 100mg TSH 0.11 (0.3-5.5...

Kazbe

•4 years ago

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NDT and antobiotics

GP prescribed me antibiotics and I am not sure if they will interfere with NDT. I only started on NDT 21 September : spaced dose 1\\2 grain 6am 1\\2 grain 2pm....

GP prescribed me antibiotics and I am not sure if they will interfere with NDT. ...

DizzyD

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Back again for help with recent blood results. Am i still a poor converter?

I am still a little confused with my most recent results , a recap: My GP instructed me to reduce my Levo from 100mcg to 75mcg, back in March when he saw...

I am still a little confused with my most recent results , a recap: My GP i...

Golli

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Was RAI necessary?

I know it is possible to have both Graves and Hashi's. My recurrent bouts of hyperthyroidism requiring 3 years of continuous carbimazole treatment made it...

I know it is possible to have both Graves and Hashi's. My recurrent bouts of hy...

Mugs19

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Tests threatened by Roche supply chain glitch

Although the headline in the newspaper specifically refers to "coronavirus", this post is because of the possible impact on other testing. This could...

Although the headline in the newspaper specifically refers to "coronavirus", thi...

helvella

Administrator•4 years ago

16 Replies

Little weight loss

Hi all, Im new here ive suffered with hypothyroidism since having my youngest child 15+yrs ago Im on Levothyroxine and have been since diagnosis various...

Hi all, Im new here ive suffered with hypothyroidism since having my youngest ch...

Madmand

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Anyone else feel like their dying some days due to Hashimotos?

I keep getting these " flares" every week or two that make me feel awful. It feels like I'm coming down with a viral infection ( shivery/ shakey, weak, etc....

I keep getting these " flares" every week or two that make me feel awful. It fee...

Nessynu

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Ndt suppliers

Does anyone know of and recommend any ndt suppliers, reasonably priced please, thank you pm only please

Does anyone know of and recommend any ndt suppliers, reasonably priced please, t...

carroll9988

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroiditis of Unknown Origin - Part 2 - increasing ABs, Iron?

So I have had a private monitoring test via Thriva, basically 6 weeks since my last test. My TSH is very slowly rising but still below range and FT3 and FT4...

So I have had a private monitoring test via Thriva, basically 6 weeks since my l...

Curious123

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Medicheck blood test results

I’ve just received these results, I had a private test as my endocrinology nurse informed me that consultant would be reluctant to order tests for vitamin...

I’ve just received these results, I had a private test as my endocrinology nurse...

Roulette26

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Sourcing Erfa Thyroid

I’ve just been prescribed a trial of Erfa Thyroid, could anyone direct message me where to get it from? Ive tried 2 chemists and realised its not easily...

I’ve just been prescribed a trial of Erfa Thyroid, could anyone direct message m...

Runnergirl

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Very low TSH!

Hey guys I'm new and I don't know where to start.... Total Thyroidectomy 2007. I had my thyroid removed due to a large goiter. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and...

Hey guys I'm new and I don't know where to start.... Total Thyroidectomy 2007. I...

tp104

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Thinning Hair

After 16 years on thyroxine only,I found much improvement,firstly on T3-only for 2 years,followed by several years on NDT. The only thing I am disappointed by...

After 16 years on thyroxine only,I found much improvement,firstly on T3-only fo...

Naomi8

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Hi everyone. I’m having lots of night sweats. Is it possible my NDT is too much. I’m taking 2 grains in the morning. T3 in higher range

Night sweats

Papillon2011

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Just been prescribed levothyroxine

Hi All! After a lot of battles with the doctor due to my tsh being in range, I took some feedback on here about my t3 & t4 being below optimal for weight loss...

Hi All! After a lot of battles with the doctor due to my tsh being in range, I t...

nw1991

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Latest test results

Hi all, Thought I would post the last 3 sets of results and update and hopefully get some feedback or advice regarding how I should move forward from this...

Hi all, Thought I would post the last 3 sets of results and update and hopefully...

sobs1962

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Trying again

I posted earlier today but didn’t post correctly, I apologise for that. I’ve been hypo for 10 years and also diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia in 2017. I...

I posted earlier today but didn’t post correctly, I apologise for that. I’ve be...

loisamelia

•4 years ago

14 Replies

How do I know which vitamins are ‘good quality’?

I really struggle knowing which vitamins are ‘good quality’ and where is best to buy them from, it’s a mine field!!! Also buying them all separately is also...

I really struggle knowing which vitamins are ‘good quality’ and where is best to...

Flecmac

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Tingling in hands and feet

Hi everybody, Hope you all are well! Im Hypo and Hashimoto .. Im always bad in winter feeling extremely cold.. with pins and needles on left arm and leg Im...

Hi everybody, Hope you all are well! Im Hypo and Hashimoto .. Im always bad in...

Snqanq

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Hi, can anybody help make sense of my nana results. Her t4 is 21.1 range (7.7-20.6) her t3 is 4 range (4.3-6.9) tsh 0.85 range 0.30-4.80).

High t4 low t3

alpeec

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for October 2020

Results back need advice please

Tired weight gain and insomnia

How do you research a good private consultant?

postage of t3 from mexico

Help with bloods, high cholesterol. I am on 50mcg T4

Palpitations

I have my blood test results

B 12 methylcobalamin

Advice for timing of T3 before upcoming blood test

Feel very Fatigued, dizzy when I stand up & low energy all the time I’m on venlafaxine

Results I think they are good but not feeling that good any advice and comments would be great Thankyou

NDT and antobiotics

Back again for help with recent blood results. Am i still a poor converter?

Was RAI necessary?

Tests threatened by Roche supply chain glitch

Little weight loss

Anyone else feel like their dying some days due to Hashimotos?

Ndt suppliers

Thyroiditis of Unknown Origin - Part 2 - increasing ABs, Iron?

Medicheck blood test results

Sourcing Erfa Thyroid

Very low TSH!

Thinning Hair

Hi everyone. I’m having lots of night sweats. Is it possible my NDT is too much. I’m taking 2 grains in the morning. T3 in higher range

Just been prescribed levothyroxine

Latest test results

Trying again

How do I know which vitamins are ‘good quality’?

Tingling in hands and feet

Hi, can anybody help make sense of my nana results. Her t4 is 21.1 range (7.7-20.6) her t3 is 4 range (4.3-6.9) tsh 0.85 range 0.30-4.80).

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