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Referral to endo for T3?

Do you always have to be referred to an endocrinologist to get T3 prescribed on the NHS? If so then can you ask to see one in another area (where they may...

Do you always have to be referred to an endocrinologist to get T3 prescribed on ...

Tuxi1

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Low temperature

My temperature is 34.1 centigrade

LaurieRose

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Recurring symptoms

I have been working at improving my vitamins. Last week my resting heart rate was 45 bpm and I have been cold and tired. These are my results from the blood...

I have been working at improving my vitamins. Last week my resting heart rate wa...

Thicket

•3 years ago

21 Replies

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Total thyroidectomy

Hi After suffering from breathlessness for a few months, I underwent various tests in April 2021 to try and find the cause. During a lung CT to see if I had...

Hi After suffering from breathlessness for a few months, I underwent various tes...

FeelingBluey

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Vitamin B12

Hi, I’ve started taking vitamin B12 as my blood test shows normal but low. Only problem is, my ur8ne has turned bright yellow - does this mean I’m taking too...

Hi, I’ve started taking vitamin B12 as my blood test shows normal but low. Only ...

Essexlil

•3 years ago

8 Replies

HRT and Levo

Hi All I’m hoping to start HRT in the next few weeks and wondered if any of you lovely ladies know anything about taking micronised progesterone alongside...

Hi All I’m hoping to start HRT in the next few weeks and wondered if any of you ...

Henson1980

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Increasing Levo in a combo with Armour - irritation, anger, tiredness

Hi All, I have been on a decreased dose of Armour + levo about 7 weeks, my results were: Ft4 = 44% Ft3 = 73% This was on 2.5 grains of Armour and 15.6 mcg t4...

Hi All, I have been on a decreased dose of Armour + levo about 7 weeks, my resul...

Hidden

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Sunday reading

I know I'm dithering about but I've been sitting here researching information so I can write an informed letter to my GP. I have just read the NICE...

I know I'm dithering about but I've been sitting here researching information so...

Joant24

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Heart & bone implications

Hi Can you please direct if possible to links re how a low thyroid affects heart & bones if this is the case🤔 Many Thanks as usual to wonderful society 🌸

Hi Can you please direct if possible to links re how a low thyroid affects hear...

Jeppy

•3 years ago

80 Replies

Excess Levo - rT3

Is it possible that overmedication of levo is turned into rt3? (For example as a defence mechanism)

Is it possible that overmedication of levo is turned into rt3? (For example as a...

roukounasGK

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Marine Collagen

Is it safe to take marine collagen if you are hypothyroid?

morgan2014

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Low folate - what causes it and what does it affect?

Hello, I recently had some private blood tests and my folate level was low: Vit D: 100 nmol/L (50 - 175) Folate (serum): 9.15 nmol/L (8.83 - 60.8) Ferritin:...

Hello, I recently had some private blood tests and my folate level was low: Vit...

London3891

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Thyroid and the menopause

I am struggling rather with my thyroid levels and the effect of the menopause and HRT. In addition I seem to be particularly sensitive to the dosage. The...

I am struggling rather with my thyroid levels and the effect of the menopause an...

JenniferW

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Help understanding thyroid test results

Just had these recent test done can anyone help me understand them thanks.

lynn07

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Feeling down and upset

I am upset that my GP will not discuss my thyroid results or increase the levothyoxine So that I feel better. Also iI am not sure if my T3 levels are ok or...

I am upset that my GP will not discuss my thyroid results or increase the levoth...

beesretreat123

•3 years ago

11 Replies

What is the difference between Cytomel and Cynomel? Does anyone take these?

Wondering too if the ingredients are the same?

Tuxi1

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Need help with sourcing either T3 or T4+T3 containing meds such as Desiccated thyroid, any help is greatly appreciated!

Could someone please PM me a source\\website where i could possibly get T3 only meds or t4+t3 containing meds such as Desiccated Thyroid? as i am about to run...

Could someone please PM me a source\\website where i could possibly get T3 only ...

FranklinSaint

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Endocrinologist

I have an appointment with an endocrinologist but not for six months , my dr didn’t know who it would be that I would be seeing, o I looked up who it could be...

I have an appointment with an endocrinologist but not for six months , my dr did...

Kowbie

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Levothyroxine Solution/Liquid

Hi All Does anyone know how the liquid levothyroxine behaves in the body as compared to the tablets?

Hi All Does anyone know how the liquid levothyroxine behaves in the body as com...

Lavender-Blue

•3 years ago

42 Replies

Does anyone else feel worse after having an afternoon nap?

I feel very sluggish after lunch and, if I sleep, I wake up feeling tired, stiff and sometimes also wake up with a headache and/or a high heart rate. Anyone...

I feel very sluggish after lunch and, if I sleep, I wake up feeling tired, stiff...

Canu

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Undiagnosed low FT4 advice

I’ve been having multiple symptoms for a while now so ordered a private blood test just to check as my doctors isn’t doing non urgent bloods still. Results...

I’ve been having multiple symptoms for a while now so ordered a private blood te...

Nikki7462

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Bleeding after menopause and thyroid disorder

Have recently been getting bleeding after menopause ( I'm 64) and was reading that having a thyroid disorder is one of the things that can cause it? Anyone...

Have recently been getting bleeding after menopause ( I'm 64) and was reading th...

blondpalomino

•3 years ago

50 Replies

How do I switch to Levothyroxine from NDT, do I have to do an overlap so my levels don’t go too low?

I want to switch back to levo as I can’t get the dose of NDT right and I feel constantly dreadful, I know I can just start taking my old dose of levo, but do I...

I want to switch back to levo as I can’t get the dose of NDT right and I feel co...

Ratkinson

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Covid

Hi all, I've got covid. Mild physical symptoms, but I think it's messing my T3 levels (I have hashi hypo and take T4/T3 combo). Covid started on Monday. Past...

Hi all, I've got covid. Mild physical symptoms, but I think it's messing my T3 l...

Suzanneharb

•3 years ago

12 Replies

I think I know where I’m going with this……maybe

So I’m going to show you two sets of bloods July TSH 3.32 (0.3-5.0) FT4 11.3 (12-22) FT3 4.2 (3.1-6.8) Ferritin folate b12 we’re all low Started 25mcg Levo...

So I’m going to show you two sets of bloods July TSH 3.32 (0.3-5.0) FT4 11.3 (1...

SarahJane1471

•3 years ago

5 Replies

MHRA launches public consultation on future of medical device regulation

I strongly encourage you to consider replying to this invitation to submit your views. I suspect a lot of members use one or more devices and would likely...

I strongly encourage you to consider replying to this invitation to submit your ...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

1 Reply

Hypothyroidism suffering with really painful swollen ankles

Hi Have only been diagnosed for 6 months, taking 125mg levythyroxine. my last blood results were T4 17.9 TSH 17.7 sodium 141 creatinine 92 b12 934 folate...

Hi Have only been diagnosed for 6 months, taking 125mg levythyroxine. my last bl...

shaz35

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Does Cynomel work? Where do I get some?

Looking to try Cynomel (Grossman) and wonder if others have tried it and how they find it and where I can purchase some please? (to UK) Thanks

Looking to try Cynomel (Grossman) and wonder if others have tried it and how the...

Tuxi1

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Infection

So the doctors have said I need to stop taking carbimazole and get immediate blood test if I get sore throat etc? Has anyone experienced this and what was the...

So the doctors have said I need to stop taking carbimazole and get immediate blo...

Turquoise52

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Just want to say.........

What a brilliant group this is......... Thank you all you clever bunch for educating me since I joined. I may not post much but I read every morning and have...

What a brilliant group this is......... Thank you all you clever bunch for educa...

SarahJane1471

•3 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for October 2021

Referral to endo for T3?

Low temperature

Recurring symptoms

Total thyroidectomy

Vitamin B12

HRT and Levo

Increasing Levo in a combo with Armour - irritation, anger, tiredness

Sunday reading

Heart & bone implications

Excess Levo - rT3

Marine Collagen

Low folate - what causes it and what does it affect?

Thyroid and the menopause

Help understanding thyroid test results

Feeling down and upset

What is the difference between Cytomel and Cynomel? Does anyone take these?

Need help with sourcing either T3 or T4+T3 containing meds such as Desiccated thyroid, any help is greatly appreciated!

Endocrinologist

Levothyroxine Solution/Liquid

Does anyone else feel worse after having an afternoon nap?

Undiagnosed low FT4 advice

Bleeding after menopause and thyroid disorder

How do I switch to Levothyroxine from NDT, do I have to do an overlap so my levels don’t go too low?

Covid

I think I know where I’m going with this……maybe

MHRA launches public consultation on future of medical device regulation

Hypothyroidism suffering with really painful swollen ankles

Does Cynomel work? Where do I get some?

Infection

Just want to say.........

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