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Help with blood test results.

Dear Experts I would really appreciate someone's help here as I have an appointment on Friday. I have been taking 50mcg Levo for a month or so since it was...

Dear Experts I would really appreciate someone's help here as I have an appointm...

doingitfordad

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Levothyroxine Dose and stable levels - help with results

Hi, Looking for some advice to help me manage next catch up with GP. TT - end July due to Goiter, hormone levels normal. Initial dose 125 Levo First bloods...

Hi, Looking for some advice to help me manage next catch up with GP. TT - end ...

Thyroidnewbie84

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Excited for my future..... a whole new life!

Wow day 5 of taking tiromel T3, and already I notice a big difference, no more brain fog, no more afternoon naps, more energetic, can stay awake untill my...

Wow day 5 of taking tiromel T3, and already I notice a big difference, no more b...

Suzi-B

•3 years ago

14 Replies

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Update following 1st endocrinology appt

Hello, I thought I'd give a quick update as two days ago I had my first appointment with an endocrinologist. I paid for a private appointment with a doctor on...

Hello, I thought I'd give a quick update as two days ago I had my first appointm...

Smorzando

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Started T3 and need advice please...

I started t3 ten days ago. I’m taking 5 mcg T3 in the morning an hour before food and 100mcg T4 at night. I was taking 112.5 mcg T4 before starting T3. I felt...

I started t3 ten days ago. I’m taking 5 mcg T3 in the morning an hour before foo...

HarlesBarles

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Covid-19 antibodies reduce faster in men than women – study

Although this research is strictly related to Covid-19, I couldn't help wondering if the differences in antibody responses might also be a factor in the...

Although this research is strictly related to Covid-19, I couldn't help wonderin...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

10 Replies

Update on my TSH levels and bloods

So, I have heard back from my GP I have hashimoto's disease and have done for years no one has EVER told me. The doctor who replied to me stated that they...

So, I have heard back from my GP I have hashimoto's disease and have done for ye...

Kpresto3

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Latest bloods and cortisol

Please could anyone help... I've been feeling really rubbish these past 3 weeks... My latest bloods taken on 12th November, fasting and at 9am TSH 12.60ml...

Please could anyone help... I've been feeling really rubbish these past 3 weeks....

AleB

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Iron or liver or both?!

Hi quick question, my ferritin is low and have been advised on here to take iron supps or eat liver. Please remind which is best iron supps and is Berserker...

Hi quick question, my ferritin is low and have been advised on here to take iron...

Ljdaly74

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Is it my choice which NHS endo I see?

Having sought advice from Dionne about which endo to see I was pleased that my GP agreed to refer me to the one I wanted. Today I have received an appointment...

Having sought advice from Dionne about which endo to see I was pleased that my G...

Puddleperson

•3 years ago

9 Replies

B12 testing

Can someone please advise. I’ve gone almost 4 months with no b12 supplement as need to be tested for deficiency & PA. my ferritin level is 31 & need to take...

Can someone please advise. I’ve gone almost 4 months with no b12 supplement as n...

Winniepoo15

•3 years ago

2 Replies

How to know the type of hypothyroidism and reduce the symptoms

Hi everyone, I am a new member of this group. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism last year but I was suffering with most of its symptoms 4 years prior to my...

Hi everyone, I am a new member of this group. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidi...

Tala76

•3 years ago

14 Replies

My results

Does it mean I am hypo?

Rushi1708

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Thyroid S availability

For a few years now I've got my Thyroid S from a supplier in Thailand - and been very happy with the service. However, there seems to be a shortage and I'm...

For a few years now I've got my Thyroid S from a supplier in Thailand - and been...

matty220

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Losing my hair

Hello, I was diagnosed under active 3 years ago, in the past 6 months every time I brush my hair loads comes out. I feel I’ve lost 25% of my hair and my scalp...

Hello, I was diagnosed under active 3 years ago, in the past 6 months every time...

Micharu

•3 years ago

4 Replies

METAVIVE TO REPLACE THYROID S not sure about Real Thyroid... suggestions welcome.

Hello to all. I used to take thyroids S which was good for me been diagnosed with Hashimoto 2004 was on levo 125mcg for 11 years managed to lose weight but...

Hello to all. I used to take thyroids S which was good for me been diagnosed wi...

Starsw

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Levothyroxine

My levothyroxine has been increased but still no energy in day 5 of taking

tamina786

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Sore throat as hypo symptom? I increased my Armour dose

I’ve had a persistent sore throat the last year or so. At times it feels better but lately has been very sore. It might be silent reflux. Thoughts? As...

I’ve had a persistent sore throat the last year or so. At times it feels better ...

kikiweight

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Plummeting TSH with low free T4

Hello, What a riddle it all is. I have have had Hashimotos for 10 years and have always been on NDT. Most of the time without significant symptoms. My free t4...

Hello, What a riddle it all is. I have have had Hashimotos for 10 years and have...

Heatherfavell

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Hyper and graves - stopping treatment

Hi all I am new here so please be kind. I was diagnosed with hyper and graves in nov19, it took almost 10 months for my treatment to stabilise my levels and...

Hi all I am new here so please be kind. I was diagnosed with hyper and graves in...

Splodge00

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Lowered medication

Hi everyone so my doc raised my t4 from 110mg to 120mg and lowered my T3 from 40 mg to 30 mg .

Hi everyone so my doc raised my t4 from 110mg to 120mg and lowered my T3 from 40...

edleenia

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Started carim azole today.

Having palpitations tonight on my first day?

Willow2010

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Day 4 and 5 on T3

I’m continuing to post on here in case it helps someone now and in the future. These first few days on a new drug/hormone are always fraught with difficulty....

I’m continuing to post on here in case it helps someone now and in the future. T...

Wired123

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Hypothyroidism and musculoskeletal issues

I am a 61 year old male initially diagnosed in July 2020 with autoimmune thyroidism (Hashimoto’s). I consulted my GP following a private blood test (Thriva,...

I am a 61 year old male initially diagnosed in July 2020 with autoimmune thyroid...

DavePhoto

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Blood results

Hi Recent 6 week blood results as increase of Levo from 100mg to 125mg TSH 1.26 range 0.38-5.33 T3 4.4 range 3.8-6.0 T4 8 range 7.9-14.4 Please advise if...

Hi Recent 6 week blood results as increase of Levo from 100mg to 125mg TSH 1.2...

Owleyes

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Latest Medichecks Results, any clues?

I am now on 50mg Thyroxine + ERFA 30mg (1/2gr) and these are my latest results from Medichecks. I'm feeling better(ish) but not great. Exhaustion is the one...

I am now on 50mg Thyroxine + ERFA 30mg (1/2gr) and these are my latest results f...

axism

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Thyroid levels and ivf transfer

Hi everyone, hope everyone is doing well. Just a quick one from me. I have hypothyroidism and have been on 50mcg Levothyroxine since Jan. I am on my second...

Hi everyone, hope everyone is doing well. Just a quick one from me. I have hypot...

PenguinBlue

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Endo recomendation

I have requested an nhs named endo referal from the list but on receiving an appointment it is with a member of the team not the consultant requested. Does...

I have requested an nhs named endo referal from the list but on receiving an app...

hyp0thyr01d

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Research on vitamins, folate and ferritin levels pls

Does anyone have any good research about vitamin, ferritin and folate levels I can shove in my GPs face.... I’m trying to get supplements prescribed but...

Does anyone have any good research about vitamin, ferritin and folate levels I c...

Kermit79

•3 years ago

18 Replies

How to change from Erfa to Levo and T3

Hi everyone, Just wanted some advice, I started 3/4 grain Erfa about 6 weeks ago and I feel it is not agreeing with me, Ive felt flushed, panicky and awful...

Hi everyone, Just wanted some advice, I started 3/4 grain Erfa about 6 weeks ag...

Runnergirl

•3 years ago

13 Replies

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All posts for November 2020

Help with blood test results.

Levothyroxine Dose and stable levels - help with results

Excited for my future..... a whole new life!

Update following 1st endocrinology appt

Started T3 and need advice please...

Covid-19 antibodies reduce faster in men than women – study

Update on my TSH levels and bloods

Latest bloods and cortisol

Iron or liver or both?!

Is it my choice which NHS endo I see?

B12 testing

How to know the type of hypothyroidism and reduce the symptoms

My results

Thyroid S availability

Losing my hair

METAVIVE TO REPLACE THYROID S not sure about Real Thyroid... suggestions welcome.

Levothyroxine

Sore throat as hypo symptom? I increased my Armour dose

Plummeting TSH with low free T4

Hyper and graves - stopping treatment

Lowered medication

Started carim azole today.

Day 4 and 5 on T3

Hypothyroidism and musculoskeletal issues

Blood results

Latest Medichecks Results, any clues?

Thyroid levels and ivf transfer

Endo recomendation

Research on vitamins, folate and ferritin levels pls

How to change from Erfa to Levo and T3

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