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My THS is 15.15 what does this mean?

Dr just increased my medication to 50 for a week, then 75 for a week then 100.

Benson22

•3 years ago

5 Replies

NHS Blood test results

Hello again, last week I had another routine thyroid function blood test at my surgery. Touch-wood I have been a lot better since April/May. Waking up early...

Hello again, last week I had another routine thyroid function blood test at my s...

Jelley93

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Hi TSH and T4

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed and am on 25mg of levothyronine for the last 5 months. My last results stated TSH 7.37 (0.35 - 5.5) and T4 21.4 (10.5 - 21)...

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed and am on 25mg of levothyronine for the last ...

Tonyworks

•3 years ago

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Blood test results

Sorry I'm completely new to this and I'm not sure of the best way to go about things, or even what I'm really trying to ask. I have had an underactive thyroid...

Sorry I'm completely new to this and I'm not sure of the best way to go about th...

Mouseandcat

•3 years ago

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Nutrithyroid unavailable

I have been taking Nutrithyroid for many years but i am told it is unavailable now. Any suggestions for a replacement?

I have been taking Nutrithyroid for many years but i am told it is unavailable n...

ClareJenkins

•3 years ago

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Chronic neutropenia and covid vaccine?

I live in Australia. I have hashimoto disease. I can’t have the Astra Zeneca because I have Antiphospholid syndrome (sticky blood). Pfizer is the other...

I live in Australia. I have hashimoto disease. I can’t have the Astra Zeneca be...

diahealth

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Fed up

Morning All, Feeling on go slow mode , stiff , achy. Get up and go has gone! Tired 😫 Wish I could feel the way b4 this knackered thyroid crap....

Morning All, Feeling on go slow mode , stiff , achy. Get up and go has gone! T...

Sleepyachy

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Help with interpreting my blood tests please!

Hi Following up to a previous post on 7.8.21 - I have just received a copy of my most recent blood test (3.8.21) which includes T3 if someone can advise...

Hi Following up to a previous post on 7.8.21 - I have just received a copy of my...

pebblesh

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Private thyroid test - finger prick home sample vs clinic sample

Hi I want to get an advanced thyroid test with medichecks after previous advice given here and this seems very comprehensive. Is there any difference between...

Hi I want to get an advanced thyroid test with medichecks after previous advice ...

pebblesh

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Liothyronine CMA fine company

I noticed in the media on the 29th July that the Competion and Market Authority had found the company Pharma Allianz guilty of excess charging the NHS for this...

I noticed in the media on the 29th July that the Competion and Market Authority ...

rick2525

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Scared to start levothyroxine

Morning my doctor has recommended 50mcg of levothyroxine as my bloods came back borderline and I’ve various symptoms. My question is ive had the medication for...

Morning my doctor has recommended 50mcg of levothyroxine as my bloods came back ...

Lynne75

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Advanced Thyroid Test Results - Any advice please!

Hello everyone, I decided to have a private thyroid test as over the last few years I have shown some signs of both hyperthyroidism (unexplained weight loss a...

Hello everyone, I decided to have a private thyroid test as over the last few ye...

ginid

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Finally put on T3 a few months ago through private endo. Felt back to normal for a week and then crashed and fatigue is back.

So my mum was recently prescribed T3, alongside the T4 she's been taking for over ten years. She has Hashimoto's, the worst symptom being severe fatigue. She...

So my mum was recently prescribed T3, alongside the T4 she's been taking for ove...

kendrewaddams

•3 years ago

40 Replies

Thyroid

Just been told by levels are borderline on 200 levo.Feel fine generally.Occasionally feel have thickening in throat area.Any thoughts advice.

Just been told by levels are borderline on 200 levo.Feel fine generally.Occasion...

Rocky123

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Query over previous results?

So before I meet my new GP I have been looking back at previous results. To my untrained eye, my results in in 2015 and 2016 show that my thyroid was already...

So before I meet my new GP I have been looking back at previous results. To my u...

66olives

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Riedel's Thyroiditis

Hi has anyone been diagnosed with Riedel's Thyroiditis if so what is your treatment.Thanks

Hi has anyone been diagnosed with Riedel's Thyroiditis if so what is your treatm...

MMACINERNY

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Overtreating an underactive thyroid

A member has just pointed this podcast out to me. Mayo Clinic just published a paper on Overtreating an under active thyroid you may have seen. One of their...

A member has just pointed this podcast out to me. Mayo Clinic just published a p...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

62 Replies

Sooo, T3 update and queries again. Sorry, but boy have I messed this up!! Long post... :(

Hallo all Sorry for another long post :( I was given a T3 trial by endo and started in earnest on Monday 12 July (nearly 4 weeks ago). He lowered my Levo from...

Hallo all Sorry for another long post :( I was given a T3 trial by endo and star...

Josephineinamachine

•3 years ago

33 Replies

Medicating a hyperthyroid cat

My cat has been diagnosed with hyperthyroid, while I'm hypothyroid. Does any one know how safe it is for me to handle the hyperthyroid medication without...

My cat has been diagnosed with hyperthyroid, while I'm hypothyroid. Does any on...

Bobsdadbod

•3 years ago

35 Replies

NDT brand strength

I’m unable to get my usual supply of Armour thyroid anymore and will be trailing Thyroid-S. does anyone have experience of its strength? Pr whether it works at...

I’m unable to get my usual supply of Armour thyroid anymore and will be trailing...

HarrietJW

•3 years ago

7 Replies

T'was ever so, and is so now!

There is a good article by Josh Glancy in the Sunday Times. In it he demonstrates how consistently wrong the "experts" have been in their forecasts about the...

There is a good article by Josh Glancy in the Sunday Times. In it he demonstrate...

diogenes

Remembering•3 years ago

3 Replies

Dr Theingi Aung and Dr Georgina Conway recommendation? - please PM and any other recommendations ends/doctors

Hi all Thank you for all the wonderful feedback and messages I got from my first post yesterday. I certainly feel less alone and am so glad to have this...

Hi all Thank you for all the wonderful feedback and messages I got from my first...

pebblesh

•3 years ago

1 Reply

How high is high when it comes to TSH?

Since being told my TSH was 100, I've been doing alot of research and can't find any articles that discuss TSH levels in great detail, bar what ranges they...

Since being told my TSH was 100, I've been doing alot of research and can't find...

Greeneyes14

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Has anyone used Country health with success? Many thanks 😊

Starting with Dr Frey soon and wanted other opinions. Thanks!

Tired_Cat

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Do I have Hashimoto's?

I am taking thyroid meds (Synthroid and Cytomel), but do not know what has caused my hypothyroid state. I had antibodies tests and my results are:...

I am taking thyroid meds (Synthroid and Cytomel), but do not know what has cause...

raglansleeve

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Treatment for high TSH with high T4

My TSH is too high, but my t4 is also above the normal range. My ft3 is below the normal range. Has anyone in this situation been treated with low dose...

My TSH is too high, but my t4 is also above the normal range. My ft3 is below th...

Lilly12255

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Association of Thyroid Function with Suicidal Behavior: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

It tears hearts to read of medics saying that TSH is too low, and allowing T4 and T3 levels to be low when the consequences can be so dreadful. Not just the...

It tears hearts to read of medics saying that TSH is too low, and allowing T4 an...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

21 Replies

New batch of Armour is dreadful!!!

I have recently just received my second batch of armour prescribed by Country health but from a different pharmacy. The first lot I got was significant in...

I have recently just received my second batch of armour prescribed by Country he...

Drewbs

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Problems with Wockhardt supply?

I can’t find them (25mcg) for love nor money? I do sometimes have to ring around for them but it’s been two months now and no joy. Anyone having similar...

I can’t find them (25mcg) for love nor money? I do sometimes have to ring aroun...

MiniMum97

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Could covid vaccine effect blood test results?

I had my 2nd covid vaccine yesterday (Friday) and was planning to take a medichecks thyroid blood test on Monday or Tuesday but I've suddenly thought could it...

I had my 2nd covid vaccine yesterday (Friday) and was planning to take a mediche...

Molly161018

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for August 2021

My THS is 15.15 what does this mean?

NHS Blood test results

Hi TSH and T4

Blood test results

Nutrithyroid unavailable

Chronic neutropenia and covid vaccine?

Fed up

Help with interpreting my blood tests please!

Private thyroid test - finger prick home sample vs clinic sample

Liothyronine CMA fine company

Scared to start levothyroxine

Advanced Thyroid Test Results - Any advice please!

Finally put on T3 a few months ago through private endo. Felt back to normal for a week and then crashed and fatigue is back.

Thyroid

Query over previous results?

Riedel's Thyroiditis

Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Overtreating an underactive thyroid

Sooo, T3 update and queries again. Sorry, but boy have I messed this up!! Long post... :(

Medicating a hyperthyroid cat

NDT brand strength

T'was ever so, and is so now!

Dr Theingi Aung and Dr Georgina Conway recommendation? - please PM and any other recommendations ends/doctors

How high is high when it comes to TSH?

Has anyone used Country health with success? Many thanks 😊

Do I have Hashimoto's?

Treatment for high TSH with high T4

Association of Thyroid Function with Suicidal Behavior: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

New batch of Armour is dreadful!!!

Problems with Wockhardt supply?

Could covid vaccine effect blood test results?

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