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B12, RA & Underactive Thyroid

Hi Guys Is anyone else experiencing ALL of the above? What can you tell me about it and is it all connected? Thank you for your time. Debbie

Hi Guys Is anyone else experiencing ALL of the above? What can you tell me about...

DBT776

•4 years ago

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Stroke and seizure

Has anyone who had Graves’ disease and rai now on thyroxine suffered a stroke and later a seizure had any problems taking anti seizure medication I would love...

Has anyone who had Graves’ disease and rai now on thyroxine suffered a stroke a...

daval

•4 years ago

1 Reply

CURIOUS

Curious to know what a normal TSH should be for someone with no Thyroid issues? My mom is 76 and recently diagnosed with Dementia. For the past 6 years she's...

Curious to know what a normal TSH should be for someone with no Thyroid issues? ...

Nessynu

•4 years ago

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T3 medication for treatment resistant depression

Hi all, has anyone had any experience of being prescribed T3 for treatment resistant depression as my psychiatrist has said I have major depressive disorder...

Hi all, has anyone had any experience of being prescribed T3 for treatment resis...

sobs1962

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Carbizamole and IBS

Hi everyone..I got diagnosed about 6 weeks ago with hyperthyroid after feeling sick and shaky for a while..I was put on Carbizamole..About 3 weeks in I...

Hi everyone..I got diagnosed about 6 weeks ago with hyperthyroid after feeling s...

debbiejayn

•4 years ago

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Help needed please. TSH results on trial of NDT....!!

Without going into too much detail, have been on trial of NDT for four weeks. Multi dosed over this time and got dose to 1 an 1/2 grain. Four weeks is not the...

Without going into too much detail, have been on trial of NDT for four weeks. Mu...

DizzyD

•4 years ago

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Finger Prick Blood Test

Believing I should be aware of my baseline before supplementing, I sent off for Vit D test. First attempt failed so consulted google and this forum for tips....

Believing I should be aware of my baseline before supplementing, I sent off for ...

asiatic

•4 years ago

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NHS Endo agreed to trial T4/T3 advice please.

My NHS Endo agreed to a trial of T4/T3 yesterday. He warned me of all the risks. He even said he has no idea why the NHS are so stuck with liothyronine and...

My NHS Endo agreed to a trial of T4/T3 yesterday. He warned me of all the risks....

Flecmac

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Normal cortisol result?

Hi there, have been doing some medichecks tests recently and plan do another post on thyroid results when they’re available. I tested 4 point salivary...

Hi there, have been doing some medichecks tests recently and plan do another pos...

Bambini83

•4 years ago

10 Replies

What to do?

Hello, Been 2 weeks since I have started weekly vitamin D tablets. My tsh was observed at 3.8 but my gp said it was nothing to worry about. I am constantly...

Hello, Been 2 weeks since I have started weekly vitamin D tablets. My tsh was o...

simit

•4 years ago

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Can Amitryptyline cause low T4 levels?

I have been taking 30 mg Amitryptyline for Neuropathic pain in my neck & arms. A recent blood test showed low levels of T4 . Could this be the Amitryptyline?

I have been taking 30 mg Amitryptyline for Neuropathic pain in my neck & arms. A...

Iveagh

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Is it thyroid, is it not

Wondering whether I have a thyroid problem at all. My iron level was 14 and TSH 4.9 in January 2019 (wasn’t told that my iron was low) Suffered with extreme...

Wondering whether I have a thyroid problem at all. My iron level was 14 and TSH ...

Pastelart

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Results

Hi my vit d level 41.5 in sept .2020 T4 12.8 Tsh 8.9 last nov T4 18.1 Tsh 4.68 sept .

Hi my vit d level 41.5 in sept .2020 T4 12.8 Tsh 8.9 last nov T4 18.1 Tsh 4.68...

Sleepyachy

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Pill cutter for armour thyroid tablets (1 grain)

Hi Can anyone recommend a pill cutter for 1 grain armour thyroid tablets? I’m starting out on 1/2 grain 2x daily so need to split my 1 grain tablets. Thanks

Hi Can anyone recommend a pill cutter for 1 grain armour thyroid tablets? I’m s...

MissSusan

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Tinnitus and Hypothyroidism

Hi everyone. Wonder if any of you suffer from tinnitus as I do and is it linked to hypothyroidism? It never goes away and the ringing is driving me mad. I...

Hi everyone. Wonder if any of you suffer from tinnitus as I do and is it linked...

LouisThyroux

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Hi all, I'm newish here and looking for advice re test results, Vit D, Calcium and bone loss.

My history: thyroidectomy in early 90's following Hashi diagnosis, symptoms were hyper, high pulse, anxiety, weight loss, palpitations, panic attacks, this...

My history: thyroidectomy in early 90's following Hashi diagnosis, symptoms were...

Topes009

•4 years ago

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Dr Frey - experiences

Hello I’ve heard good things about Dr Frey. Please could you direct message me with any recent experiences. Planning to see him but just wanted to see what...

Hello I’ve heard good things about Dr Frey. Please could you direct message me ...

Wired123

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Iron infusion

Can you get an iron infusion privately in glasgow if not how long do you generally have to wait through the NHS

Can you get an iron infusion privately in glasgow if not how long do you general...

Bowlm3ov3r

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Levotyroxine and baby after birth

Dear mothers who have been pregnant and taking levotyroxine please tell me how was your baby after birth?How was your pregnancy and most important if you...

Dear mothers who have been pregnant and taking levotyroxine please tell me how w...

allie_b

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Any CCGs as well as Devon limiting the dose of T3 a dr can prescribe?

I know Devon CCG has decided a maximum dose of 10mcg T3 that a dr can prescribe, despite it saying up to 60mcg on the BNF, and despite a patient maybe needing...

I know Devon CCG has decided a maximum dose of 10mcg T3 that a dr can prescribe,...

TaraJR

•4 years ago

39 Replies

Thyroid level in IVF

Hi, I’m new to this group and wondering if anyone can help. I’m currently having IVF treatment and due to have embryo transfer this wed. I am currently on...

Hi, I’m new to this group and wondering if anyone can help. I’m currently havi...

Hidden

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Oestradiol level

Hi, I've just had my oestradiol test back, day 16 of my cycle, at 336 pmol. I'm 47, probably perimenopause as cycles are all over the place. Now on day 20 and...

Hi, I've just had my oestradiol test back, day 16 of my cycle, at 336 pmol. I'm ...

Thenightowl

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Test results

These are my results

Lo06

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Can someone interpret my latest blood results please?

I am 63 and have Hashimotos. I was finally diagnosed 6 years ago, after collapsing with terrible vertigo, vomiting, sweating and very low body temperature. My...

I am 63 and have Hashimotos. I was finally diagnosed 6 years ago, after collapsi...

Redsusan57

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Folate levels

Hi I’ve just had my thyroid tested again & it came back ok my folate levels are 2.4 I have been on folic acid before for a few months then they took me off...

Hi I’ve just had my thyroid tested again & it came back ok my folate levels are ...

Lo06

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Cramp

Hello All, For the last few months, I am getting cramps in my feet and legs. I stretch before bed, and walk a fair bit - not sat all day! Taking magnesium,...

Hello All, For the last few months, I am getting cramps in my feet and legs. I...

Lydia8132

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Normal TSH but still got symptoms!

I'm new here and would appreciate some advice please. As my GP will only carry out the TSH test (my last result was 1.85) would anyone recommend me having a...

I'm new here and would appreciate some advice please. As my GP will only carry o...

walkingintheblue

•4 years ago

1 Reply

I was prescribed Ramipril 2.5mg for high blood pressure. My blood pressure slowly increased over a few days. Will an arb do the same?

Paradoxical reaction to Ramipril

sigk

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Advice on what to ask endo on Friday please

Hi Everyone, I have a telephone consult with a private endo on Friday morning. I have been unwell for over six years. I'm sure I have Hashi's although I have...

Hi Everyone, I have a telephone consult with a private endo on Friday morning. ...

dizzy864

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Dosage

Hi I can not get 25mg of levo accord make. I’ve emailed them and asked. Is it ok to break down a 50mg? Thank you

Hi I can not get 25mg of levo accord make. I’ve emailed them and asked. Is it ...

Owleyes

•4 years ago

2 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2020

B12, RA & Underactive Thyroid

Stroke and seizure

CURIOUS

T3 medication for treatment resistant depression

Carbizamole and IBS

Help needed please. TSH results on trial of NDT....!!

Finger Prick Blood Test

NHS Endo agreed to trial T4/T3 advice please.

Normal cortisol result?

What to do?

Can Amitryptyline cause low T4 levels?

Is it thyroid, is it not

Results

Pill cutter for armour thyroid tablets (1 grain)

Tinnitus and Hypothyroidism

Hi all, I'm newish here and looking for advice re test results, Vit D, Calcium and bone loss.

Dr Frey - experiences

Iron infusion

Levotyroxine and baby after birth

Any CCGs as well as Devon limiting the dose of T3 a dr can prescribe?

Thyroid level in IVF

Oestradiol level

Test results

Can someone interpret my latest blood results please?

Folate levels

Cramp

Normal TSH but still got symptoms!

I was prescribed Ramipril 2.5mg for high blood pressure. My blood pressure slowly increased over a few days. Will an arb do the same?

Advice on what to ask endo on Friday please

Dosage

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