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Update on medical records

As per my last post here is an update. I went down to my doctors surgery with my NHS Opt Out form and was able to see a nurse practitioner, while I was there I...

As per my last post here is an update. I went down to my doctors surgery with my...

TVOReason

•3 years ago

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Endocrinologist and Liothyronine

Hello I live in Dorset and wondered if anyone could message me the name of an Endocrinologist that may be prepared to prescribe T3.

Hello I live in Dorset and wondered if anyone could message me the name of an E...

Scaramunger

•3 years ago

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Subclinical Hypothyroid - looking for solution/treatment

Hi, I seem to have all the classic symptoms, excessive tiredness being the main one. If this helps, last bloods done Dec/20, TSH=5.5miu/L , Free T4=13.9mol/L,...

Hi, I seem to have all the classic symptoms, excessive tiredness being the main ...

colin_q

•3 years ago

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Bloods

Die bloods from gp, what is it I should be asking them to check please as well as thyroid level. Medication reduced past few months I now feel very lethargic...

Die bloods from gp, what is it I should be asking them to check please as well a...

Health-care

•3 years ago

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GP, results and not increasing levothyroxine

Hi everyone, this is referring to my mum not me. I’m absolutely fuming. I paid for my mum to do private blood test through medichecks as her doctors only...

Hi everyone, this is referring to my mum not me. I’m absolutely fuming. I paid...

Cade83

•3 years ago

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Liquid levothyroxin

Hi everyone. I read last week that liquid levothyroxin had recently been given an extra licence in the UK. As of 2020 it can now be prescribed for people who...

Hi everyone. I read last week that liquid levothyroxin had recently been given a...

dizzy864

•3 years ago

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Thyroid testing

Every time I have my thyroid function test done it always comes back normal when my body says different I’m on 25mg & 50mg alternate days what do I ask my...

Every time I have my thyroid function test done it always comes back normal when...

Lo06

•3 years ago

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Monitor My Health now have Covid-19 antibody testing

Would you like to find out if you have made antibodies following a Covid-19 vaccination? Monitor My Health’s new test looks for Covid-19 spike protein...

Would you like to find out if you have made antibodies following a Covid-19 vacc...

lynmynott

Partner•3 years ago

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LDN

Talking to a friend who’s been prescribed low dose naltrexone for inflammation caused by hypothyroidism/ hashimotos anyone on here taken it …..

Talking to a friend who’s been prescribed low dose naltrexone for inflammation c...

Clare1971

•3 years ago

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Folic Acid prescribe by doctor as level under range.

I posted my Medicheck results three weeks ago. My FT3 had dropped to 4.5 from previous results of 5.2 range 3.1 - 6.8 FT4 had dropped to 19.1 from 21.0 range...

I posted my Medicheck results three weeks ago. My FT3 had dropped to 4.5 from pr...

lucylocks

•3 years ago

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Something ...

I hope will make you smile today .... don't you wish you'd said it?

thyr01d

•3 years ago

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TSH levels

Hi new here, my tsh levels have always been up and down since having under active thyroid,my bloody test 3 months ago was showing my TSH level at 4.3 so my...

Hi new here, my tsh levels have always been up and down since having under activ...

Felicy

•3 years ago

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HRT vs Levo

New to forum and have had Hashimoto diagnosed. GP prescribed 50mg of Levo. Already have Mirena coil and taking 1mg of Estradiol HRT. Is there any conflict...

New to forum and have had Hashimoto diagnosed. GP prescribed 50mg of Levo. Alr...

moose3101

•3 years ago

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Looking for endocrinologist near Manchester

Hello! As the title says, I'm looking for an endocrinologist near Manchester. After some research, I'm interested in Dr. Annice Mukherjee or Dr. Tara Kearney,...

Hello! As the title says, I'm looking for an endocrinologist near Manchester. Af...

pinkstrawberry

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Low FT3 Low FT4 with T3/4 treatment, what is going on?

I have been hovering in the background since lockdown, as my health has been going well, but have been reading and learning from this forum. I am always amazed...

I have been hovering in the background since lockdown, as my health has been goi...

CBDB

•3 years ago

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Further update to thyroid removal.

My GP rang yesterday, although not the GP I usually see, She started by reading no my endos recent appointment and she agreed we had to look for a long term...

My GP rang yesterday, although not the GP I usually see, She started by reading ...

Billyboy2u

•3 years ago

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Confused….cortisol saliva test results

Background : I have central hypothyroidism with Hashi antibodies too, I am also coeliac I am currently on 125mcg thyroxine, free T4/T3 levels are rising (TSH...

Background : I have central hypothyroidism with Hashi antibodies too, I am also ...

fred1e

•3 years ago

1 Reply

GP not listening

Hi everyone, This is my first post and resulting from me feeling very frustrated and upset after speaking to my GP today. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism...

Hi everyone, This is my first post and resulting from me feeling very frustrate...

Desert79

•3 years ago

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endo to prescribe T3

Hello - I am new here and at a loss and looking for help! Does anyone in the London area have an endocrinologist (private) that they would recommend who...

Hello - I am new here and at a loss and looking for help! Does anyone in the Lo...

PattiAA

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Gp question T4 what would or could you do?

So I recently was given a trial of T4 50mg. The gp said if my results go down and my symptoms don't improve she will stop it as it is too much of a lifelong...

So I recently was given a trial of T4 50mg. The gp said if my results go down an...

Jump1

•3 years ago

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Blood Results and Thyroid results

Hi there, Please could someone offer me some advice with these results I am not sure if I am over or under medicated? I was asked to put up blood results once...

Hi there, Please could someone offer me some advice with these results I am not...

Soprano67

•3 years ago

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Diagnosed with Hashimoto's and struggling

Hi everyone I'm new to the group but was just wondering if anyone could give me some advice please. Ive just turned 50. I’m really struggling. Please see my...

Hi everyone I'm new to the group but was just wondering if anyone could give me ...

TJS50

•3 years ago

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second sets of results after 75mg of levo -no change in symptoms - what do my results mean?

Tissue Transglutaminase IgA - Final - 15/06/2021 09:00 Comment Coeliac disease unlikely (please note that if the patient has no dietary gluten results may...

Tissue Transglutaminase IgA - Final - 15/06/2021 09:00 Comment Coeliac disease u...

Saintrockz

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Latest Results from Endo

Hi There, would someone please kindly give me opinion on these results I have never had an in range tsh for well over a year always suppressed I'm still on...

Hi There, would someone please kindly give me opinion on these results I have n...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Finally got my nhs endocrinology referral appointment through….

December!! 😳 On the positive side, I guess my TSH levels will increase in 6 months so they might take me more seriously!

December!! 😳 On the positive side, I guess my TSH levels will increase in 6 mon...

sunshineisbetter

•3 years ago

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DOING FIRST BLOOD TESTS SINCE STARTING T4 - NEED ADVICE ABOUT TIMING T4 DOSE

In a couple of days I am due to do my first set of blood tests [Thriva] since starting T4 medication. I am also on T3. I take my T3 at 7am and my T4 at...

In a couple of days I am due to do my first set of blood tests [Thriva] since st...

Redlester

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Anyone have raised Tg antibodies only?

Ive been placed by my doctor under the umbrella of Hashimoto's due to having another raised Tg antibody at 412. TPO are negative and always have been. Although...

Ive been placed by my doctor under the umbrella of Hashimoto's due to having ano...

klb7572

•3 years ago

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Ferritin, folate, etc for 15 yr old how to proceed

Hi, got medichecks results for my 15 yr old. GP says results are fine. Private doc focused on supplements e.g. CoQ10, PQQ. Folate 5.4, Ferritin 30. She is...

Hi, got medichecks results for my 15 yr old. GP says results are fine. Private d...

camomile9

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Skin sensitivity after starting levothyroxine

Hello, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this? Since December my skin has been extremely dry and sensitive, and I had to change my moisturiser and...

Hello, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this? Since December my ski...

c_alex

•3 years ago

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Throid cancer survivor..12 yes later still struggling. Please help.

I had thyroid cancer at 23. I’m 36 now. STILLLLL no resolution with medication hormone replacement. I’ve gained SOOOOO MUCH WEIGHT over the years. But thank...

I had thyroid cancer at 23. I’m 36 now. STILLLLL no resolution with medication h...

JeepMomma24

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for June 2021

Update on medical records

Endocrinologist and Liothyronine

Subclinical Hypothyroid - looking for solution/treatment

Bloods

GP, results and not increasing levothyroxine

Liquid levothyroxin

Thyroid testing

Monitor My Health now have Covid-19 antibody testing

LDN

Folic Acid prescribe by doctor as level under range.

Something ...

TSH levels

HRT vs Levo

Looking for endocrinologist near Manchester

Low FT3 Low FT4 with T3/4 treatment, what is going on?

Further update to thyroid removal.

Confused….cortisol saliva test results

GP not listening

endo to prescribe T3

Gp question T4 what would or could you do?

Blood Results and Thyroid results

Diagnosed with Hashimoto's and struggling

second sets of results after 75mg of levo -no change in symptoms - what do my results mean?

Latest Results from Endo

Finally got my nhs endocrinology referral appointment through….

DOING FIRST BLOOD TESTS SINCE STARTING T4 - NEED ADVICE ABOUT TIMING T4 DOSE

Anyone have raised Tg antibodies only?

Ferritin, folate, etc for 15 yr old how to proceed

Skin sensitivity after starting levothyroxine

Throid cancer survivor..12 yes later still struggling. Please help.

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