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T4 decrease & T3 increase with no dose change.

I've been on the same levo and liothyronine dosage for several months. My latest blood results show T4 has gone down and T3 has gone up. The only change I've...

I've been on the same levo and liothyronine dosage for several months. My lates...

Girlslovescifi

•3 years ago

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My nhs Endo has prescribed T3 trial

I’ve just had a phone consultation follow up with my nhs Endo. My first appointment was in June this year. She then referred me for a Short Synacthen Test...

I’ve just had a phone consultation follow up with my nhs Endo. My first appoin...

Oakwood4321

•3 years ago

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references for ranges

Dear admins, do you have references for position in ranges. My teenager is as you have pointed out, consistently less than 20% into range for fT4. Hypo...

Dear admins, do you have references for position in ranges. My teenager is as yo...

camomile9

•3 years ago

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Help with results print out / Update from yesterday !

Got some print outs today …see photo Can you help me understand them?They won’t do a Vit D test says it’s too expensive!They said just take some supplements....

Got some print outs today …see photo Can you help me understand them?They won’t...

Troya18

•3 years ago

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Levothyroxine and haemorrhoids

I’ve been on Levo for two years and I’ve noticed I poop more frequently. No diarrhoea or constipation or any bowel or gut issues that I’m aware of, but I have...

I’ve been on Levo for two years and I’ve noticed I poop more frequently. No diar...

Bearo

•3 years ago

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Low TSH

Hi there Some advice please I’ve just had results back which showed my TSH level was 0.01 Range 0.35-4.34 My GP is concerned as it has gone down Omer...

Hi there Some advice please I’ve just had results back which showed my TSH l...

Papillon2011

•3 years ago

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Blood test tomorrow at 9.30am when should I take my last dose of T3 and T4?

Blood test tomorrow at 9.30 am when should I stop my T3 and T4?

Runner25

•3 years ago

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Thank you for your help!

I just wanted to thank everyone who took the time to help me. I had my appointment with a new endocrinologist and i felt very informed to advocate for myself....

I just wanted to thank everyone who took the time to help me. I had my appointme...

jcarlton76

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Iodine

Hi, I have Hashimoto’s. Like many been on a journey to get well for years. I’m in menopause. Decided I am going to to a process of elimination getting things...

Hi, I have Hashimoto’s. Like many been on a journey to get well for years. I’m i...

Mandy2007

•3 years ago

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Problems with Statins

I take 100mg Levo and am now on 20 mg statin(simvastatin). I ache all around my rib cage and some pain at waist level. Does anyone else have problems while...

I take 100mg Levo and am now on 20 mg statin(simvastatin). I ache all around my...

Grenard

•3 years ago

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Self-sourcing Wockhardt Levo

Hi all - thanks in advance for any help. I have finally been started on Levo and my new GP has agreed to add Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism to my NHS record....

Hi all - thanks in advance for any help. I have finally been started on Levo and...

PurpleNel

•3 years ago

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I want to try going gluten free. Do I change Levo brands ? As accord has gluten in it I believe?

I want to try go on gluten-free because I’d like to experiment and see if it makes me feel better, but I’m pretty sure that accord has gluten in it. So I’m not...

I want to try go on gluten-free because I’d like to experiment and see if it mak...

Angie10116

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Understanding test results

I have secondary adrenal insufficiency [ long term use of steroids ] I had a test at the beginning of Oct, and haven't heard anything back from the Endo...

I have secondary adrenal insufficiency [ long term use of steroids ] I had a t...

bowler

•3 years ago

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The NHS is a sick joke!

After being mistreated by the NHS for the past 13 years for my underactive thyroid, I booked an appointment to see an endoctrinologist last week and guess...

After being mistreated by the NHS for the past 13 years for my underactive thyro...

Mlinde

•3 years ago

64 Replies

Test results ok, so why do I have a goitre?

Thanks to help here, I’m feeling happier that my thyroid test results really are within normal range. I’m focusing efforts on improving my low iron and...

Thanks to help here, I’m feeling happier that my thyroid test results really are...

Insomania

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Validation at last

After a year of being out of range after a blip I was finally back in range in sept 2020, of course as soon at the tsh was ok the Ft4 bloodwork was stopped (...

After a year of being out of range after a blip I was finally back in range in s...

Clc4299

•3 years ago

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Blood test in the morn six weeks post surgery

Good morning Had the remainder of my thyroid removed on Sept 23rd and have my first bloods tomorrow. Normally take 125mg levo @6am - should I take it or eat...

Good morning Had the remainder of my thyroid removed on Sept 23rd and have my fi...

Pow1977

•3 years ago

4 Replies

My sisters turn

Hello guys , My sister is struggling with her health last few years migraines and ear pain ended up in hospital a lump noticed with last 2 years nothing to...

Hello guys , My sister is struggling with her health last few years migraines an...

Binkynoo

•3 years ago

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The Holmes-Adie Syndrome in the Mona Lisa of Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Another paper speculating on historical, and artistic, thyroid disease. Interesting, but always take such things with a big pinch of salt. The...

Another paper speculating on historical, and artistic, thyroid disease. Interest...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

8 Replies

Obtaining medical records

I need to obtain medical records, but don't know where to start. Should I try the SAR for hospital records first, or the GP I am registered with? I have no...

I need to obtain medical records, but don't know where to start. Should I try th...

Jenny583

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Copper

Does anyone on here take a copper supplement. Read an article today that says 85% of copper in crops is now missing.

Does anyone on here take a copper supplement. Read an article today that says 85...

Sylvia22

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Hypothyroidism

My husband is 69 1/2 years old, always been healthy and is not on any medication other than the supplements I give him. Recent blood work in August 2021,...

My husband is 69 1/2 years old, always been healthy and is not on any medicatio...

jacjlc

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Goitre/TSH level

I wondered at what point in an underactive thyroid a person develops a goitre/turkey neck. I have had borderline low TSH = around 6.7 for 20 years on a...

I wondered at what point in an underactive thyroid a person develops a goitre/t...

DelicateInput

•3 years ago

17 Replies

My check list

Hello everyone As I’ve stated before I have underactive thyroid, which took me several years to get treated as my blood tests were in range. My mother and...

Hello everyone As I’ve stated before I have underactive thyroid, which took me ...

sunnyday7

•3 years ago

4 Replies

How long does it take NDT to work

Hi everyone , hope you are keeping well. I started NDT a week ago. Dosage is small 15mg I’m just wondering if anyone knows how long it’s takes to feel the...

Hi everyone , hope you are keeping well. I started NDT a week ago. Dosage is sm...

Nini87

•3 years ago

38 Replies

Need help with readings

Hi there! Over the last year I've been experiencing lots of weird health issues which may be related to hormones. Hot flushes on my cheeks, but very cold hands...

Hi there! Over the last year I've been experiencing lots of weird health issues ...

Smiekie_t

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Medical Bracelets, Hyperthyroid and Graves

Hi I am not sure if wearing a medical bracelet is something I should be considering. I have a Hyperthyroid and Graves Disease, currently taking Carbizamole for...

Hi I am not sure if wearing a medical bracelet is something I should be consider...

BeeOrchids

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Switching from NP Thyroid or Armour to Nutri-meds

Anyone switched from NP thyroid or Armour to Nutri-meds? Know it can't be an exact conversion but what would be an approximate dosage comparison?

Anyone switched from NP thyroid or Armour to Nutri-meds? Know it can't be an exa...

ndtnewbie

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Beta blockers

My doctor has just started me on 2.5 mg of bisopronolol and I’m on 175 mcg of thyroxine, just wondering if anyone knows if this is ok I read on the leaflet...

My doctor has just started me on 2.5 mg of bisopronolol and I’m on 175 mcg of th...

Drowsyserpent

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Can increasing dose of Levothyroxine cause stomach pains and diarrhoea?

I’m trying to work out if I have a bug or if increased medication had caused an IBS reaction. I’m only on 2nd day of increase.

I’m trying to work out if I have a bug or if increased medication had caused an ...

sunshineisbetter

•3 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for November 2021

T4 decrease & T3 increase with no dose change.

My nhs Endo has prescribed T3 trial

references for ranges

Help with results print out / Update from yesterday !

Levothyroxine and haemorrhoids

Low TSH

Blood test tomorrow at 9.30am when should I take my last dose of T3 and T4?

Thank you for your help!

Iodine

Problems with Statins

Self-sourcing Wockhardt Levo

I want to try going gluten free. Do I change Levo brands ? As accord has gluten in it I believe?

Understanding test results

The NHS is a sick joke!

Test results ok, so why do I have a goitre?

Validation at last

Blood test in the morn six weeks post surgery

My sisters turn

The Holmes-Adie Syndrome in the Mona Lisa of Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Obtaining medical records

Copper

Hypothyroidism

Goitre/TSH level

My check list

How long does it take NDT to work

Need help with readings

Medical Bracelets, Hyperthyroid and Graves

Switching from NP Thyroid or Armour to Nutri-meds

Beta blockers

Can increasing dose of Levothyroxine cause stomach pains and diarrhoea?

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