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Blood tests and supplements.

I would be grateful for some information regarding the rules about stopping supplements/meds before a blood test. I am aware of some but I don't think I am...

I would be grateful for some information regarding the rules about stopping supp...

Caze

•3 years ago

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Can I insist on a T3 test?

Hi currently on levothyroxine 74mg but still struggle with tiredness, weight gain etc. My GP does not test my T3 levels but say my TSH and T4 levels are fine...

Hi currently on levothyroxine 74mg but still struggle with tiredness, weight ga...

Manzany

•3 years ago

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High T3 - Advise needed please

Hi, Can anyone advise? I have a high T3 of 8.3 (13 hours after NDT dose) and concerned it might cause a problem. I do not have palpitations or jitters etc....

Hi, Can anyone advise? I have a high T3 of 8.3 (13 hours after NDT dose) and con...

shilling11

•3 years ago

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My latest blood results on NDT and T4, what's next?

Good morning, I have Hashimoto's disease and have been on Armour, Nature Throid and now on Armour again (due to Nature reformulation) for the past over 6...

Good morning, I have Hashimoto's disease and have been on Armour, Nature Throid ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Struggling with my medication doses.

I was diagnosed as hypothyroid at 17, after no menstration for 18 months. By 18/19 I was stable on 75mcg with menstration returning. From 2012 - 2020 I had...

I was diagnosed as hypothyroid at 17, after no menstration for 18 months. By 18...

Bobsdadbod

•3 years ago

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Low platelets and covid vaccine

Can I ask has anyone had the covid vaccine that already suffers from low platelet count?

Can I ask has anyone had the covid vaccine that already suffers from low platele...

sbadd

•3 years ago

6 Replies

T3 only what should TSH be

Hi everyone ❤️ Just a quick question on T3 at 35mg split through the day 10mg 8am, 10mg 1pm 10mg 8pm,,ive recently changed my morning T3 from 7am to 8am was to...

Hi everyone ❤️ Just a quick question on T3 at 35mg split through the day 10mg 8a...

birkie

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Thyroid levels normal?

Hi, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s over 3 years ago and since then my symptoms have been all over the place. I took an allergic reaction about 2 month ago...

Hi, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s over 3 years ago and since then my symptom...

Purple_dog

•3 years ago

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Trouble getting back to sleep

Hello all! Does anyone have trouble getting back to sleep if they're woken in the night? It took me almost 2 hours to get back to sleep last night. It's a...

Hello all! Does anyone have trouble getting back to sleep if they're woken in t...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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All Party Parliamentary Group - call to action

Hi All, We Thyroid disease sufferers seem to be woefully neglected by our government, especially those who need Liothyronin/T3. Even those who only need...

Hi All, We Thyroid disease sufferers seem to be woefully neglected by our govern...

Wired123

•3 years ago

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Thyroid meds and getting older

Do you need more or less thyroid meds as you get older? I was recently told by an Endo that you need less as you age. I somehow thought it would be the other...

Do you need more or less thyroid meds as you get older? I was recently told by a...

meme

•3 years ago

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Interesting paper on hypothyroidism and adrenal fatigue

I had a cortisol test which was low. Have had a repeat test, awaiting results. Whist researching this, came across a most interesting paper. I’m going to try...

I had a cortisol test which was low. Have had a repeat test, awaiting results. W...

Pastelart

•3 years ago

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Liothyronin T3 and sleep

Hi all I’ve been on 2x5mcg daily T3 for about 6 months. I take 5mcg on waking with 150mcg T4 and another 5mcg T3 at 2.30pm (90 mins after lunch). My levels...

Hi all I’ve been on 2x5mcg daily T3 for about 6 months. I take 5mcg on waking w...

Wired123

•3 years ago

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Swollen/ stiff fingers and toes first thing in the morning

I am possibly in the early stages of being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. What causes swollen/ stiff fingers and toes first thing in the morning and...

I am possibly in the early stages of being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. What cau...

sunshineisbetter

•3 years ago

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A fib low tsh and Hashis

Doctors advise not letting tsh go below 1 with A Fib, but that could mean being under medicated. Any views on this.

Doctors advise not letting tsh go below 1 with A Fib, but that could mean being ...

Gwelos

•3 years ago

32 Replies

Muscle/ joint pain

Hi everyone, I have underactive thyroid and have been getting muscle and joint pain, I had it last year and it went away but is now back again, can anyone...

Hi everyone, I have underactive thyroid and have been getting muscle and joint p...

Purpleprincess1963

•3 years ago

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UPDATE! Estimation of Levothyroxine Requirement in Adults

Years ago, I created a spreadsheet for calculating levothyroxine doses using various formulas. I have, at last, got round to making a few changes. The most...

Years ago, I created a spreadsheet for calculating levothyroxine doses using var...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

31 Replies

Thyriod blood test results.

Hi All, Thanks for the replies, I have now had a blood test done with Medichecks, please could someone look and tell me what I should do now. They show that 3...

Hi All, Thanks for the replies, I have now had a blood test done with Medichecks...

sparky100-4

•3 years ago

5 Replies

T3 monitoring?

I was put on 3 month T3 trial by private Endo in August 2019 - 5 mcg twice daily. GP fairly recently said, when I asked about adjustment to Liothyronine...

I was put on 3 month T3 trial by private Endo in August 2019 - 5 mcg twice daily...

notpink

•3 years ago

35 Replies

Still Battling!

My New GP has seen me (that was an effort!) Did some basic Neurological assessments. Balance, sensation, finger tracking etc. Together with usual temperature,...

My New GP has seen me (that was an effort!) Did some basic Neurological assessme...

reelingenious

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Can anyone help interpret results

Hi I've just had my thyroid levels checked. I had asked for thyroid antibodies to be checked but I'm not sure if that's been done yet. I will have to call the...

Hi I've just had my thyroid levels checked. I had asked for thyroid antibodies t...

weekitty

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Blood test question

So on Tuesday I will have a thyroid function blood test from the DR. Ive been a bit unwell since 22/04/2021. Main issue is a feeling of being unbalanced or...

So on Tuesday I will have a thyroid function blood test from the DR. Ive been a ...

Jelley93

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Thyroid Patient Canada Article.

Hi all, This is a really illuminating article about low TSH and central Hypothyroidism. It outlines a case study about a woman who was undiagnosed for 23 years...

Hi all, This is a really illuminating article about low TSH and central Hypothyr...

knitwitty

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Prescriptions for liothyronine post Brexit HELP PLEASE!

Hi, I had a trial private prescription for liothyronine back in 2018 but decided against continuing it because of the hassle of sending the prescription to...

Hi, I had a trial private prescription for liothyronine back in 2018 but decide...

Red86

•3 years ago

5 Replies

High TSH 0.1

Hi everyone Does anyone have a high level TSH (0.1) but function well like that? Rather than being ‘in range’? I have congenital hypothyroidism and have been...

Hi everyone Does anyone have a high level TSH (0.1) but function well like that...

LauraBryant

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Help with blood test before seeing endocrinologist

Hello, firstly thank you for all the posts, as they have helped me to help myself, a lifeline. 👍 I have been ill for years and have finally been diagnosed...

Hello, firstly thank you for all the posts, as they have helped me to help mysel...

Zebah

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Where to get T3 online

Hi all, I've just discovered that I may require T3. I've been on levo thyroxine for 14 years but my symptoms are worse than ever even though TSH is normal. GP...

Hi all, I've just discovered that I may require T3. I've been on levo thyroxine...

Kitkat83

•3 years ago

2 Replies

I am constantly sweating, have achy weak and stiff muscles, indigestion and feel unwell terrible mood swings. My TSH level is 1.44. Help!

Hypothyroidism, 75mg levothyroxine

Cat-222

•3 years ago

3 Replies

TSH high - everything else normal

36 year old male based in England here. I posted last week about my frustration of being refused at least a trial of treatment following blood test results...

36 year old male based in England here. I posted last week about my frustration ...

JonnyA

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Thiroid hormone and hunger

Hi everyone, I am strugling with thiroid gland since 4 years ago. I am taking the replacement hormone everyday the issue is it makes me hungery.Also vitamins...

Hi everyone, I am strugling with thiroid gland since 4 years ago. I am taking th...

Sonson_son66

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2021

Blood tests and supplements.

Can I insist on a T3 test?

High T3 - Advise needed please

My latest blood results on NDT and T4, what's next?

Struggling with my medication doses.

Low platelets and covid vaccine

T3 only what should TSH be

Thyroid levels normal?

Trouble getting back to sleep

All Party Parliamentary Group - call to action

Thyroid meds and getting older

Interesting paper on hypothyroidism and adrenal fatigue

Liothyronin T3 and sleep

Swollen/ stiff fingers and toes first thing in the morning

A fib low tsh and Hashis

Muscle/ joint pain

UPDATE! Estimation of Levothyroxine Requirement in Adults

Thyriod blood test results.

T3 monitoring?

Still Battling!

Can anyone help interpret results

Blood test question

Thyroid Patient Canada Article.

Prescriptions for liothyronine post Brexit HELP PLEASE!

High TSH 0.1

Help with blood test before seeing endocrinologist

Where to get T3 online

I am constantly sweating, have achy weak and stiff muscles, indigestion and feel unwell terrible mood swings. My TSH level is 1.44. Help!

TSH high - everything else normal

Thiroid hormone and hunger

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