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Thyroid timing

I have a full Thyroid blood test tomorrow morning at 8 am…how should I time my doses today? 100 mg thyroxine at 8 am 2 Thyroid s at 8 am 20 mg T3 at 10 pm 1...

I have a full Thyroid blood test tomorrow morning at 8 am…how should I time my d...

Tanyaking

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Does anyone else get this feeling?

Hi, I was wondering if anyone else has the feeling of something being stuck in their throat (not after eating)? my doctor said it was psychosomatic.

Hi, I was wondering if anyone else has the feeling of something being stuck in t...

Staffiemum83

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Purolabs

Hi I'm new to here. I just want to ask has anyone used Purolabs multi vitamins or anything else they sell. I have bought them but not sure if they are a...

Hi I'm new to here. I just want to ask has anyone used Purolabs multi vitamins o...

Wooly1

•3 years ago

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Home blood test kit, shocked how much blood you need to take, not sure I can do it!

I ordered the advanced thyroid test kit from Medichecks, I had read that you use a fingerprick to take a sample, & naively assumed you only needed a drop,...

I ordered the advanced thyroid test kit from Medichecks, I had read that you use...

southerly

•3 years ago

34 Replies

Daytime Sleepiness

I always feel sleepy during the daytime and was diagnosed with a shrunken pituitary gland which result in a low ft4 and cortisol, my vit D level was also low....

I always feel sleepy during the daytime and was diagnosed with a shrunken pituit...

gedebe

•3 years ago

33 Replies

Do I need an increase in Thyroxine

Hi, some advice required please. I have had some additional blood tests done including FT3 following some advice here a few weeks ago, results as follows: TSH...

Hi, some advice required please. I have had some additional blood tests done inc...

Ste1

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Adcal or not

Sorry I'm unable to cut and paste. A recent letter to a doctor in the newspaper asked about having taken Lansoprazole for a problem can cause bones to thin....

Sorry I'm unable to cut and paste. A recent letter to a doctor in the newspaper ...

Pinkpeony

•3 years ago

33 Replies

Thyroid and Immune System Videos

There are lots of videos available - some of which are excellent; others rather less so. I found Handwritten Tutorials suited my brain, my way of...

There are lots of videos available - some of which are excellent; others rather ...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

3 Replies

5 early pregnancy losses and thyroid results

Hello all, I’m asking for a friend who has had: 39 yo No children 5 early losses - 2 at 6/7 weeks. 3 chemical pregnancies 2 different partners Her doctors...

Hello all, I’m asking for a friend who has had: 39 yo No children 5 early loss...

EbonyEvans

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Hashimoto patient

I have hashi now my tsh, t3,t4 is normal. My antibodies very high. My question is anybody with hashi suffering from cluster headache? What can i do about it?

I have hashi now my tsh, t3,t4 is normal. My antibodies very high. My question i...

nancypapa

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Now what!

According to GPS surgery I am taking 125 of Levo with a TSH of 0.01 and T4 22.3! Have purchased some Tiromel and had a Medichecks blood test after 8 weeks....

According to GPS surgery I am taking 125 of Levo with a TSH of 0.01 and T4 22.3!...

Hylda2

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Postpartum-thyroiditis specialists UK

Hi there, Does anyone know of any specialists in postpartum thyroiditis (either NHS or private)? I had severe postpartum thyroiditis 4 years ago after the...

Hi there, Does anyone know of any specialists in postpartum thyroiditis (either...

Twan12

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Help understanding most recent blood results please?

I have been feeling pretty rubbish the last few months and have recently been put onto HRT (suspecting peri-menopause) but haven't felt any better so thought...

I have been feeling pretty rubbish the last few months and have recently been pu...

Roonz

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Has anyone taken both Armour and Thyroid-S and is able to compare the two?

I have found one doctor in my area who prescribes Armour but the price is absolutely ridiculous. Even if Thyroid-S is more expensive than it used to be, it´s...

I have found one doctor in my area who prescribes Armour but the price is absolu...

Hidden

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Thyroxine change?

Hi I have had Hashimotos for many years now and lately I've been feeling a bit off. Doc tested all bloods (glucose was low, second test said it was fine?...

Hi I have had Hashimotos for many years now and lately I've been feeling a bit o...

Newlou

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Thyroid Results - Is it worth trialling T3/T4 again?

Hi all, I have had moderate CFS for the last few years. I trialled T3/T4 titering up to 50mcg of T4 and 40mcg of T3, a year a go but didn't notice any...

Hi all, I have had moderate CFS for the last few years. I trialled T3/T4 titerin...

Mowgyi

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Adding T3

Hi after trying to add T3 to my levo after the third attempt I’ve had to give up. After taking 6.5mg once a day for a few days, I started getting the feeling...

Hi after trying to add T3 to my levo after the third attempt I’ve had to give up...

Tinacros

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Cannot obtain a supply of NON TEVA levothyroxine

Hi I have been prescribed 75mcg of levothyroxine(on a repeat prescription) and have been obtaining a supply of loose non Teva(mercury pharma) for the last 3...

Hi I have been prescribed 75mcg of levothyroxine(on a repeat prescription) and h...

penrydi

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Can anyone offer advice please?

Hi, I have moderate ME/CFS and generally feel crap. Along the way to that diagnosis, a few years ago, I discovered I have elevated TPO antibodies. Not too...

Hi, I have moderate ME/CFS and generally feel crap. Along the way to that diagn...

Ezzie33

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Travelling

Hi I was diagnosed hyper the end of September, have been prescribed propanalol & carbimazole and am starting to feel better in myself. I have a holiday booked...

Hi I was diagnosed hyper the end of September, have been prescribed propanalol &...

Tasha-79

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Getting private blood tests🤔

Hi everyone ❤️ Can any members tell me if you can get calcium and vitamin D tested along with T3, T3 TSH... ❤️ And which is the best, cheepest way to get it...

Hi everyone ❤️ Can any members tell me if you can get calcium and vitamin D test...

birkie

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Thyroid readings- update on yesterday's post

My readings from blood test on 14/10/21 T4 - 17.2 Range was 10 -22 TSH - 0.91 Range was 0.27 - 4.2 My readings from blood test on 09/07/21 T4 - 19.2 Range was...

My readings from blood test on 14/10/21 T4 - 17.2 Range was 10 -22 TSH - 0.91 Ra...

cjbroon

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Testresult

I had in juli 2020 tsh 1.21 en t4 17.4. In feb 2021 tsh 0.54 and t4 17.8 In oct 2021 tsh 3.98 and t4 13.5 Tsh 0.38-5.33 y4 10-22 is normal range. What would...

I had in juli 2020 tsh 1.21 en t4 17.4. In feb 2021 tsh 0.54 and t4 17.8 In oct ...

Assiya

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Hashimoto symptoms

Hi everyone I’m new here, I have a question about Hashimoto symptoms, I diagnosed with this disease from February and recently Im getting tingling and...

Hi everyone I’m new here, I have a question about Hashimoto symptoms, I diagnos...

Fifiba

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Hello and results help please!

Hi all, This is my first post and wanted to say hello and some advise please. My results from let’s get checked: T4 72 (normal) TSH 10.3 (high) Free t4: 10.4...

Hi all, This is my first post and wanted to say hello and some advise please. My...

Dandelade

•3 years ago

43 Replies

Liothyronine newb

I posted earlier today about advice for taking Liothyronine. Since then, I have taken my first dose of 2.5mcg capsule and instantly felt weird. Headachey,...

I posted earlier today about advice for taking Liothyronine. Since then, I have ...

MajawithaJ

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Blood results and dilemmas

Hi everybody, I was diagnosed with a 1.5 cm thyroid tumor (non-cancerous for now) and Hashimoto hypothyroidism 2 years ago (accompanied with low D3, low B12,...

Hi everybody, I was diagnosed with a 1.5 cm thyroid tumor (non-cancerous for now...

selenipap

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Test request, only TSH and FT4 can I ask for additional tests. This will be my 2nd test as they have decided I need to be off HRT for longer

As above really. I was tested initially I dont know what for. I went to get tested the 2nd time but my forms weren't there. (Blood tests have been out sourced...

As above really. I was tested initially I dont know what for. I went to get test...

Ladybirdgirl

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Is biotin the only thing that should be avoided prior to a thyroid hormone test?

Aside from Levo and T3 24 hours beforehand.

kendrewaddams

•3 years ago

6 Replies

what do my results mean

6 months ago I was diagnosed with thyroiditis and had the following levels; Free T4 of 36 TSH 0.01 now I have the following; Free T4 of 13.4 TSH 4.23 I'm...

6 months ago I was diagnosed with thyroiditis and had the following levels; Free...

rain13

•3 years ago

51 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for October 2021

Thyroid timing

Does anyone else get this feeling?

Purolabs

Home blood test kit, shocked how much blood you need to take, not sure I can do it!

Daytime Sleepiness

Do I need an increase in Thyroxine

Adcal or not

Thyroid and Immune System Videos

5 early pregnancy losses and thyroid results

Hashimoto patient

Now what!

Postpartum-thyroiditis specialists UK

Help understanding most recent blood results please?

Has anyone taken both Armour and Thyroid-S and is able to compare the two?

Thyroxine change?

Thyroid Results - Is it worth trialling T3/T4 again?

Adding T3

Cannot obtain a supply of NON TEVA levothyroxine

Can anyone offer advice please?

Travelling

Getting private blood tests🤔

Thyroid readings- update on yesterday's post

Testresult

Hashimoto symptoms

Hello and results help please!

Liothyronine newb

Blood results and dilemmas

Test request, only TSH and FT4 can I ask for additional tests. This will be my 2nd test as they have decided I need to be off HRT for longer

Is biotin the only thing that should be avoided prior to a thyroid hormone test?

what do my results mean

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