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Advice on taking T3

Evening folks Just received T3 today and I think you begin with taking a quarter of a 25mg tablet each morning along with the Levothyroxine Going with my...

Evening folks Just received T3 today and I think you begin with taking a quarte...

jacobite33

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Anyone ever done an RMR test?

For a long time, long before being diagnosed with hypothyroidism, I’ve felt like I had an issue with my metabolism. Yes in terms of how my body regulates...

For a long time, long before being diagnosed with hypothyroidism, I’ve felt like...

JonnyA

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Levothyroxine and depression

can levothyroxine cause my extreme daytime depression which then lifts in the evening?

can levothyroxine cause my extreme daytime depression which then lifts in the ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Advice on thyroid and adrenals with Fibromyalgia invited please

My Partner has Fibromyalgia age 65, otherwise healthy, on HRT ie estrogen, prog, testosterone,DHEA, melatonin but nothing yet for thyroid or adrenals. Here are...

My Partner has Fibromyalgia age 65, otherwise healthy, on HRT ie estrogen, prog,...

ainslie

•3 years ago

7 Replies

How are my latest results?

Hi everyone, Would you be kind enough to let me know what you think about my latest results pls? Should my T4 be a tad higher? Currently on 100 Levo have been...

Hi everyone, Would you be kind enough to let me know what you think about my lat...

Kh1979

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Confusing thyroid blood results. No diagnosis. Need some advise please.

Hello, I'm hoping for a bit of advice. Over the past 7 years I have had blood tests done to check my thyroid function due to many ongoing symptoms. I have...

Hello, I'm hoping for a bit of advice. Over the past 7 years I have had blood...

Treakle85

•3 years ago

2 Replies

How can the drs say my results are normal nfa but my private blood test tell me I’m deficient in so many things and very hypothyroid???

So I called my Dr after having results from my medichecks full thyroid blood test because it showed that my tsh level was 18 instead of below 5 and I am...

So I called my Dr after having results from my medichecks full thyroid blood tes...

Rpoy82

•3 years ago

11 Replies

High TSH

My tsh is 4.13 and the range is 0.27- 4.20 . T4 is 17.4 and the range is 12.00 to22.00 .My doctor says I don’t need to up my medication but I feel it’s far...

My tsh is 4.13 and the range is 0.27- 4.20 . T4 is 17.4 and the range is 12.00 ...

Maggiemay12

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Hello. I am on T3 only (no thyroid) and organising blood tests. Is it correct to take blood 4 hours after the early morning T3 dose ?

I'm new here... any advice on the timing of blood tests for those on T3 only?

Trakehner

•3 years ago

2 Replies

B12 & indigestion

This is happening too often to be a coincidence.I have a condition called Roemheld Syndrome.I can get tachycardia episodes lasting from an hour to 14 hours.My...

This is happening too often to be a coincidence.I have a condition called Roemhe...

Naomi8

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Tsh 74.3 help!

After being in 75mg of Levo for 4 weeks, ( please read my last post) , my tsh went from 36.06 to 74.3… how is that even possible. For reference please look at...

After being in 75mg of Levo for 4 weeks, ( please read my last post) , my tsh we...

Angie10116

•3 years ago

12 Replies

VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENT

mMy Vit D is insufficient but when I try to supplement with Futilium D3 800iu x 2 I just wee all the time. Does anyone know why this is happening please

mMy Vit D is insufficient but when I try to supplement with Futilium D3 800iu x...

ninja1

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Latest test results - do I need to increase my T4/ T3?

VitD: 151nmol/l (50-174) Folate : >20ugl/l (no range) B12: 984 NG/L (180-999) Ferritin: 94ugl/l (13-150) TSH: <.02 mu/l (.27-4.2) T4: 12.6 pmol/l......

VitD: 151nmol/l (50-174) Folate : >20ugl/l (no range) B12: 984 NG/L (180-999) ...

New2thyroid

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Results from today, could you please advice me?

Had tests done today and they just got back now. I wrote here yesterday about Dr wants TSH back in range....

Had tests done today and they just got back now. I wrote here yesterday about Dr...

lisan1

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Help with NHS Blood Test Results please

Hi there I have recently had some blood tests done for fatigue, dry eyes, bad very itchy and inflamed dermatitis, crumbling flakey ridged finger nails, head...

Hi there I have recently had some blood tests done for fatigue, dry eyes, bad ve...

Mrss25

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Problems getting 50mcg levothyroxine

Is anyone having a problem getting 50mcg levo that's not TEVA? I have had a problem for the last 3 scripts which are made up by Well Pharmacy. In spite of my...

Is anyone having a problem getting 50mcg levo that's not TEVA? I have had a prob...

dj24

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Thyroid Awareness Week Webinar Recording

It's the last day of Thyroid Awareness Week! Here is the link to our webinar held on 16th October. Hope it's really helpful for everyone!...

It's the last day of Thyroid Awareness Week! Here is the link to our webinar he...

lynmynott

Partner•3 years ago

1 Reply

Bad Sleep Patterns Hypothyroidism?

I have been on Levothyroxine since 2006 after having been with diagnosed autoimmune Hypothyroidism, I tend to fluctuate between 125 -150 micro gms depending on...

I have been on Levothyroxine since 2006 after having been with diagnosed autoimm...

thyreoidea

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Reduced dosage but why?

I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid in 2001. My gp wants to reduce my prescription from 75 to 50 mcg daily. He says my TSH is 0.02 and I am now...

I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid in 2001. My gp wants to reduce my ...

STAMBRIDGE

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Thyroid capsules from Porcine and Bovine side effect

Has any one use Bovine Thyroid capsules and Porcine. What was the different? I think there is some side effect. My tongue tip fells strange. Inflammation in...

Has any one use Bovine Thyroid capsules and Porcine. What was the different? I ...

Eva56

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Devasting appointment with my private endocrinologist who will no longer support me.

I'll give a little background for those that don't know me. I've been an active member for a couple of years on this forum. I was diagnosed with Hashimotos in...

I'll give a little background for those that don't know me. I've been an active ...

NWA6

•3 years ago

135 Replies

Endocrinologist wants me to stop taking levothyroxine

Hello, I got an appt at the hospital with an endocrinologist last week. My GP has had me on 25 mg of Levothyroxine for about a year now. The endocrinologist...

Hello, I got an appt at the hospital with an endocrinologist last week. My GP ha...

Sazzle1969

•3 years ago

20 Replies

New here and just wanted a little advice as it isn't forthcoming from my consultant. Treatment following iodine treatment.

After years of trying unsuccessfully to sort my hyperthyroidism I had my iodine treatment at the end of June. I waited ages to see my consultant but finally...

After years of trying unsuccessfully to sort my hyperthyroidism I had my iodine ...

FMHC23

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Raised liver enzymes

I had a total thyroidectomy following it being enlarged and covered in cysts in August 2018 - blood tests also showed my thyroid levels were falling out of...

I had a total thyroidectomy following it being enlarged and covered in cysts in ...

pinkpixie

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Latest results and comparisons.

Just wanted to post latest results, but bear in mind that ft3 hasn't been tested since January 2021 and is very unlikely to be. 19/10/21 TSH 0.01(0.35 -......

Just wanted to post latest results, but bear in mind that ft3 hasn't been tested...

sobs1962

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Blood tests 3 weeks after decrease in both t4 and t3?

Because I feel terrible. Or should I just wait and feel awful so the tests will show true reading? My Ft3 and ft4 were at the bottom of the range before doc...

Because I feel terrible. Or should I just wait and feel awful so the tests will ...

lisan1

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Interference in the use of T4 as thyroid therapy

This downloadable paper discusses what factors might interfere with T4 uptake in therapy and how to disentangle the various possibilities. It only barely...

This downloadable paper discusses what factors might interfere with T4 uptake in...

diogenes

Remembering•3 years ago

7 Replies

Help with results please

Hi there I have received my latest results and would love some advice as to what to do next! I take 1 NDT and for this test split it into two doses (as advised...

Hi there I have received my latest results and would love some advice as to what...

Hapyjackie

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Hypothyroid misery! would appreciate on my latest lab results

I had become very symptomatic (extreme brain fog, fatigue, depression, weight gain, joint pain) after several years of doing well on 75 mcg levothyroxine, as...

I had become very symptomatic (extreme brain fog, fatigue, depression, weight g...

pecantrees

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Alice Godfrey video

Alice Godfrey, Nutritional Therapist, has made a short video for Thyroid Awareness Week all about Vitamin D and the Thyroid - https://youtu.be/eaWal-NC1iI

Alice Godfrey, Nutritional Therapist, has made a short video for Thyroid Awarene...

lynmynott

Partner•3 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2021

Advice on taking T3

Anyone ever done an RMR test?

Levothyroxine and depression

Advice on thyroid and adrenals with Fibromyalgia invited please

How are my latest results?

Confusing thyroid blood results. No diagnosis. Need some advise please.

How can the drs say my results are normal nfa but my private blood test tell me I’m deficient in so many things and very hypothyroid???

High TSH

Hello. I am on T3 only (no thyroid) and organising blood tests. Is it correct to take blood 4 hours after the early morning T3 dose ?

B12 & indigestion

Tsh 74.3 help!

VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENT

Latest test results - do I need to increase my T4/ T3?

Results from today, could you please advice me?

Help with NHS Blood Test Results please

Problems getting 50mcg levothyroxine

Thyroid Awareness Week Webinar Recording

Bad Sleep Patterns Hypothyroidism?

Reduced dosage but why?

Thyroid capsules from Porcine and Bovine side effect

Devasting appointment with my private endocrinologist who will no longer support me.

Endocrinologist wants me to stop taking levothyroxine

New here and just wanted a little advice as it isn't forthcoming from my consultant. Treatment following iodine treatment.

Raised liver enzymes

Latest results and comparisons.

Blood tests 3 weeks after decrease in both t4 and t3?

Interference in the use of T4 as thyroid therapy

Help with results please

Hypothyroid misery! would appreciate on my latest lab results

Alice Godfrey video

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