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Advice needed TSH too high.

Morning I've just had some surgery and the anaesthetist said that I need to speak to my GP as my TSH is too high. I am underactive and Hashimitos. Ummm I...

Morning I've just had some surgery and the anaesthetist said that I need to spea...

anna-marieB

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Where to next with throat issues?

I had the results of my barium swallow and nothing abnormal was found. Despite that my swallowing problems are getting worse and I can’t bear anything around...

I had the results of my barium swallow and nothing abnormal was found. Despite t...

Horsey07

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Last night I did not take my medication

So yesterday after weeks of feeling ‘medicated’ as well as unwell (or are they both the same thing??) I decided in a toddler-type quiet tantrum that I was NOT...

So yesterday after weeks of feeling ‘medicated’ as well as unwell (or are they b...

Josephineinamachine

•3 years ago

16 Replies

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Advice wanted

My latest tests show my T4 is elevated at 32 I have no thyroid was removed 31 years ago. My t3 and tsh are wishing normal range I feel awful haven’t worked for...

My latest tests show my T4 is elevated at 32 I have no thyroid was removed 31 ye...

sunsation1

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Lab Help Please - Grave’s and Hashimoto’s

Hello, I’m new to this forum but not new to living with thyroid disease. I was diagnosed with Grave’s Disease 10 years ago and chose treatment with antithyroid...

Hello, I’m new to this forum but not new to living with thyroid disease. I was d...

Amicus

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Medication

I have had trouble keeping up with my medication, I use to take levothyroxine but am no longer taking it because I cannot afford to go to a immediate...

I have had trouble keeping up with my medication, I use to take levothyroxine bu...

SES079704

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Continuing on Carbimazole despite being in range?

Hi everyone, I am looking for a bit of advice if possible. A few months ago I had an imuno response to the Moderna vaccine and despite having Hashis for...

Hi everyone, I am looking for a bit of advice if possible. A few months ago I h...

nataliem19

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Another tsh question please?

Just wondering can follow up dose increase blood tests vary much? My levo dose increased from 75 To 75/100 alternate days After dr. did blood test tsh was...

Just wondering can follow up dose increase blood tests vary much? My levo dose ...

Katy14

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Still trying to conceive baby no2, diagnosed with under active thyroid 2.6 TSH

Hi guys hoping someone out there can help me, make me feel a little better as I’m soooo getting down about trying for baby number 2! I found out in May I have...

Hi guys hoping someone out there can help me, make me feel a little better as I’...

Krin

•3 years ago

34 Replies

Graves with relapse of hyperthyroidism

Looking for some advice from anyone with has happened yo and if anyone has tried RAI and what the success rate is. I have restarted Carbimazole 10mgs daily...

Looking for some advice from anyone with has happened yo and if anyone has tried...

Sunny70

•3 years ago

64 Replies

Hypothyroidism and ME/CFS

Does anyone on here have diagnoses of both hypothyroidism and ME/CFS,as I feel completely wiped out and today went shopping and only walked a few hundred...

Does anyone on here have diagnoses of both hypothyroidism and ME/CFS,as I feel ...

sobs1962

•3 years ago

42 Replies

Kidney and liver issues with high thyroid antibodies?

I am wondering if any Hoshimoto sufferers with high antibodies also have poor kidney and liver numbers in their bloodwork? This is the case with my 71 year old...

I am wondering if any Hoshimoto sufferers with high antibodies also have poor ki...

jjf255

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Contact with GP for blood test once a year to check Levothyroxine levels are correct

Is it standard practic for GP to ask patient for in blood test once a year to check Levothyroxine levels are correct ? Or should I be proactive and call them......

Is it standard practic for GP to ask patient for in blood test once a year to ch...

Suzc16355

•3 years ago

28 Replies

Help with thyroid results please

Hi, I have Hashimotos. I'm on 35 liothyronine and 50 levo. I'm still battling with severe fatigue and worsening palps, skipped beats, waking at night and...

Hi, I have Hashimotos. I'm on 35 liothyronine and 50 levo. I'm still battling wi...

Rock_chick1

•3 years ago

9 Replies

T4 Depletion, what's going on?

Hi All, I would like to understand why, in a variety of circumstances, FT4 depletes during thyroid therapy. In my own case, my FT4 and FT3 both fell over 3...

Hi All, I would like to understand why, in a variety of circumstances, FT4 depl...

June25

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Graves’. Carbimazole over corrected. Low T4 now. Is it ok to take a short break from Carbimazole before restarting lower dose?

I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease earlier this year in the spring. It responded quickly to Carbimazole. My dose has been tweaked quite a few times. Latest...

I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease earlier this year in the spring. It respond...

MyNameIsAugust

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Lost and frustrated

Hi All, would appreciate some guidance! I’m presently transitioning from Levo 0.112 + Cytomel 5mcg, to NDT. My endo seem to be confused/ uneducated in regards...

Hi All, would appreciate some guidance! I’m presently transitioning from Levo 0....

Rosebud1955

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Armour Thyroid vs Thyro-Gold

Has anyone changed from Armour Thyroid to Thyroid-gold

naturallyours

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Thyroid can it cause body aches

Hi I have a couple of nodules, i get them checked every couple of years and Dr always says my bloods are fine, ( not done recently) the last couple of months I...

Hi I have a couple of nodules, i get them checked every couple of years and Dr a...

jaina1

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Need help understanding Graves

I'm writing this post for my boss. She was diagnosed with Graves Disease and TED about a year ago and has been working with an endocrinologist to get her...

I'm writing this post for my boss. She was diagnosed with Graves Disease and TED...

KristinCC

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Dosing with cytomel only

After years of trials with levo and ndt for hypothyrodism, I switched to cytomel (lio) only. Current dosage is 62.5 mcg, and I am now controlling my BP with...

After years of trials with levo and ndt for hypothyrodism, I switched to cytomel...

bhm90503

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Starting investigation - Blood Test queries..

Hi! After my first post I managed to speak to a GP and mentioned to them that my most recent TSH was elevated (5.63) along with other stuff and he agreed that...

Hi! After my first post I managed to speak to a GP and mentioned to them that my...

OudMood

•3 years ago

8 Replies

GP surgeries in England cancel flu jabs amid shortage of vaccine

This is intended as a general warning - not a discussion. For that reason, I shall close the post to replying. The article says they do not know if this is,...

This is intended as a general warning - not a discussion. For that reason, I sha...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

1 Reply

hello can anyone help give me a steer on my blood results?

I've had my bloods done for my next appointment and same day got medichecks done. I haven't had the consultant ones back but medichecks has come through. Just...

I've had my bloods done for my next appointment and same day got medichecks done...

jsy_girl

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Post pregnancy underactive thyroid

Hi, my daughter in law has been suffering from an underactive thyroid since the birth of her son whose now 8. Her symptoms have been quite bad and she’s at...

Hi, my daughter in law has been suffering from an underactive thyroid since the ...

Essexlil

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Help 😢

I had my 3rd baby 12 weeks ago, last week I found a lump on my neck, had a blood test and my thyroid level is 59 when it should be 2, the Dr called and said I...

I had my 3rd baby 12 weeks ago, last week I found a lump on my neck, had a blood...

Icecreamandlollies

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Hashis swing?

I feel awful - again! But like, haven’t felt this way for about two years. I was confused recently anyway as I’d been stable on my T3 dose for months and...

I feel awful - again! But like, haven’t felt this way for about two years. I was...

Murphysmum

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Does anyone know what this could be on my tonsil?

I don't know whether or not I should be worried about this, doesn't seem to bother me

I don't know whether or not I should be worried about this, doesn't seem to both...

Virond4w

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Effects of Intermittent Fasting on the Circulating Levels and Circadian Rhythms of Hormones

Obesity is a frequent topic. And there has considerable discussion about various ways of managing eating in order to help control weight. Of these, one of the...

Obesity is a frequent topic. And there has considerable discussion about various...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

2 Replies

BREATHLESS AND HYPOTHYROID

Thank you to everyone who replied to my questions regarding my breathlessness. I have now been diagnosed with Interstitial Lung Disease and receiving...

Thank you to everyone who replied to my questions regarding my breathlessness. ...

sheila747

•3 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for September 2021

Advice needed TSH too high.

Where to next with throat issues?

Last night I did not take my medication

Advice wanted

Lab Help Please - Grave’s and Hashimoto’s

Medication

Continuing on Carbimazole despite being in range?

Another tsh question please?

Still trying to conceive baby no2, diagnosed with under active thyroid 2.6 TSH

Graves with relapse of hyperthyroidism

Hypothyroidism and ME/CFS

Kidney and liver issues with high thyroid antibodies?

Contact with GP for blood test once a year to check Levothyroxine levels are correct

Help with thyroid results please

T4 Depletion, what's going on?

Graves’. Carbimazole over corrected. Low T4 now. Is it ok to take a short break from Carbimazole before restarting lower dose?

Lost and frustrated

Armour Thyroid vs Thyro-Gold

Thyroid can it cause body aches

Need help understanding Graves

Dosing with cytomel only

Starting investigation - Blood Test queries..

GP surgeries in England cancel flu jabs amid shortage of vaccine

hello can anyone help give me a steer on my blood results?

Post pregnancy underactive thyroid

Help 😢

Hashis swing?

Does anyone know what this could be on my tonsil?

Effects of Intermittent Fasting on the Circulating Levels and Circadian Rhythms of Hormones

BREATHLESS AND HYPOTHYROID

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