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Responding to help and advice, phoned surgery and had test results emailed, as detailed:

Following all the most helpful advice recently, I now have my blood test data showing: “Serum free T3 level = “Serum free triiidothyronine Value 4.5 pmol/L...

Following all the most helpful advice recently, I now have my blood test data s...

Lynsie1

•3 years ago

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How much to tell gp!

I had an x ray today, the result of which is that it’s more than likely (I think, due to the state of it!) that I’ll need a hip replacement. This now makes...

I had an x ray today, the result of which is that it’s more than likely (I think...

Murphysmum

•3 years ago

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Should I increase medication?

Please can anyone advise if I should increase medication . I take 100/125 mcg thyroxine alternate days and 6.25mcg T3 daily . Meds haven’t changed for about 18...

Please can anyone advise if I should increase medication . I take 100/125 mcg th...

Shazamm

•3 years ago

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New to hypothyroidism-Looking for help re blood test results please

Hi , I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I started taking 50mg Levothyroxine Dec 2020 & was re-tested a few weeks ago. I have finally had a call...

Hi , I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I started taking 50mg Levothy...

joanna21

•3 years ago

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Increased TSH

Hi, I just wondered if anyone had any advice. I’ve been having symptoms of a out of whack thyroid for a while now and have my bloods done every 6-8 weeks. My...

Hi, I just wondered if anyone had any advice. I’ve been having symptoms of a out...

Eggy22

•3 years ago

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MTHFR new labs

I started treating myself for MTHFR, specifically a new symptom I had developed in early February, fatigue. I began taking 100 mcg methylated Folate and...

I started treating myself for MTHFR, specifically a new symptom I had developed ...

Xheila

•3 years ago

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Can anyone help interpret results please

Hi My blood tests for thyroid came up as high TSH. Can anyone interpret these blood test results for me please and if they are linked to high TSH. Thank you.

Hi My blood tests for thyroid came up as high TSH. Can anyone interpret these b...

weekitty

•3 years ago

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Can CT head scan damage thyroid?

Having had a head injury two weeks ago where I lost consciousness briefly, I was seen by A&E doctor who gave me standard head injury advice but no scan. Have...

Having had a head injury two weeks ago where I lost consciousness briefly, I was...

Aquapuss

•3 years ago

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Does anyone know anything about higher nature thyroid support please?

Hi there! Just wondered if anyone has tried Higher Nature Thyroid Support when on Levo thyroxine? A lady in my shop has recommended it but I'm reading...

Hi there! Just wondered if anyone has tried Higher Nature Thyroid Support when o...

Kimmicustard

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Help to work out my thyroid tests

I’m posting some test results and ranges 2019 - TFH - 0.02 Range (0.27 - 4.20). T4 - 20.3 Range (12-22) no change to 175mg 6/3/20 - TFH - 0.02 T4 - 24.6...

I’m posting some test results and ranges 2019 - TFH - 0.02 Range (0.27 - 4.20)...

Hamer5

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Pretty interesting site

https://dailythyroid.com

Batty1

•3 years ago

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Is ERFA making me unwell?

Some of you may know that I have been successfully treated with Nature Throid for many years. Now, due to non-availability, I have switched to ERFA, and after...

Some of you may know that I have been successfully treated with Nature Throid fo...

gordies

•3 years ago

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Tingling feet

I’ve been experiencing tingling feet that feels like a small charge of electricity. It started a week ago. I was on T4 150 mg and T3 20mg but reduced the T3...

I’ve been experiencing tingling feet that feels like a small charge of electrici...

janeroar

•3 years ago

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Vitamin Blood test

Hi guys, so I have my vitamin results back after being advised those with an underactive thyroid should get them tested Serum Folate 3.5 ng/ml [> 3.9] Serum...

Hi guys, so I have my vitamin results back after being advised those with an und...

clatow23

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Blood Results

Good morning all Since I posted my last blood results here ( T4 was 23.5, T3 4.45 and TSH 0.01 on 12th March) I’ve seen an endocrinologist. He thought I might...

Good morning all Since I posted my last blood results here ( T4 was 23.5, T3 4.4...

Supernovae

•3 years ago

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What are peoples views on soy consumption with Hashimoto’s?

I’ve read contrasting things... to eat soy based products? Or not?

ML44

•3 years ago

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Conned into coming off

My GP conned me into a trial of comming off levo due to heart palpitations and anxiety. She said they couldn't find no other reason for it so we should look at...

My GP conned me into a trial of comming off levo due to heart palpitations and a...

magsyh

•3 years ago

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Looking for the best value adrenal saliva test

From my latest research,it seems"adrenal fatigue"is an out of date concept & what I believe I am experiencing is HPA malfunction. I have been listening to Dr...

From my latest research,it seems"adrenal fatigue"is an out of date concept & wha...

Naomi8

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Where’s my post gone

post removed because included personal details. Want to post again, but where are my original words, please?

post removed because included personal details. Want to post again, but where ar...

Kandahar

•3 years ago

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Don’t understand this weird feeling

Can anyone throw any light on this? Keep getting this weird slight burning feeling in my upper chest that makes me very anxious. I’ve just had an ECG which was...

Can anyone throw any light on this? Keep getting this weird slight burning feeli...

morningside4518

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Maca powder and hypothyroidism

Hi having read a few posts on Maca powder and hypothyroidism, is there anyone here who has hypothyroidism and is taking maca powder please. I read that perhaps...

Hi having read a few posts on Maca powder and hypothyroidism, is there anyone he...

New2thyroid

•3 years ago

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Spoons theory

I read someone said to look up the spoons theory. Yeh this is true . Does limit the energy . Good theory . Simple but effective.

I read someone said to look up the spoons theory. Yeh this is true . Does limit...

Sleepyachy

•3 years ago

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Thyroid test while taking amoxicillin?

Yesterday I was given antibiotics for a tooth infection. Today I am due full thyroid tests. I’m assuming i should cancel? Thanks

Yesterday I was given antibiotics for a tooth infection. Today I am due full thy...

Pippi39

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Private endocrinologist in Greater Manchester

Hi folks I would like private endocrinologist recommendations in Greater Manchester please. Someone who will do something about how ill I feel and is open to...

Hi folks I would like private endocrinologist recommendations in Greater Manche...

Eimear78

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Let the corona virus aftermath start

Oh Dear, I just received a notification that my Rheumatologist and Endocrinologist who are in the next state over from me might not be able to continue with...

Oh Dear, I just received a notification that my Rheumatologist and Endocrinolog...

Batty1

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Results - advise please

Hi Everyone I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid in 2006 and have been on levothyroxine since. 175 at the highest and now 100 (due to low TSH). I had...

Hi Everyone I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid in 2006 and have been on...

Book99

•3 years ago

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Have I done something wrong?

I posted for help 5 days ago my post has not been shown why?

hilary77

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Fatigue with adrenal insufficiency

I have secondary adrenal insufficiency, and a few months ago in February due to my low cortisol level my Endo decided to change my Meds from Prednisolone to...

I have secondary adrenal insufficiency, and a few months ago in February due t...

bowler

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Off Topic. Anybody know what "? arrow down E + D" means on my A&E notes?

I know its not erectile dysfunction or eating disorder I was dismissed from A&E a few weeks ago :- "Likely due to tension headache - due to reaction to new...

I know its not erectile dysfunction or eating disorder I was dismissed from A&E ...

nellie237

•3 years ago

10 Replies

MPs and Lords who are/have family members with thyroid disease

Does anyone know of any senior politicians who have or have a close family member with thyroid disease (under or over active/hypo or hyper). Keen to get a...

Does anyone know of any senior politicians who have or have a close family membe...

Wired123

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2021

Responding to help and advice, phoned surgery and had test results emailed, as detailed:

How much to tell gp!

Should I increase medication?

New to hypothyroidism-Looking for help re blood test results please

Increased TSH

MTHFR new labs

Can anyone help interpret results please

Can CT head scan damage thyroid?

Does anyone know anything about higher nature thyroid support please?

Help to work out my thyroid tests

Pretty interesting site

Is ERFA making me unwell?

Tingling feet

Vitamin Blood test

Blood Results

What are peoples views on soy consumption with Hashimoto’s?

Conned into coming off

Looking for the best value adrenal saliva test

Where’s my post gone

Don’t understand this weird feeling

Maca powder and hypothyroidism

Spoons theory

Thyroid test while taking amoxicillin?

Private endocrinologist in Greater Manchester

Let the corona virus aftermath start

Results - advise please

Have I done something wrong?

Fatigue with adrenal insufficiency

Off Topic. Anybody know what "? arrow down E + D" means on my A&E notes?

MPs and Lords who are/have family members with thyroid disease

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