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No more letsgetchecked in Canada

Letsgetchecked tests are not available in Canada anymore. Does anybody know, by any chance, whether there is another option for private testing available in...

Letsgetchecked tests are not available in Canada anymore. Does anybody know, by ...

buddy99

•3 years ago

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Change of T4/T3 dosage?

Hello, I would like to hear your opinion on my latest blood test results. TSH 0.01 ( 0.27-4.2) FT3 7.5 ( 3.1 - 6.8) FT4 14.8...

Hello, I would like to hear your opinion on my latest blood test results. TSH ...

Clara62

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Low blood pressure on Levo

Just wondering if any of you have experienced low blood pressure to a point of feeling cold and sweaty and nearly fainting while on levothyroxine ?? Many...

Just wondering if any of you have experienced low blood pressure to a point of f...

Kerryelaine100

•3 years ago

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The Swinging Pendulum in Treatment for Hypothyroidism: From (and Toward?) Combination Therapy

This was refreshing to see. I hope it does not take the average 15 years for this to be implemented in medical practice....

This was refreshing to see. I hope it does not take the average 15 years for thi...

buddy99

•3 years ago

4 Replies

T3 🤦🏻‍♀️

Can anyone give me some information on t3 . I used to be prescribed privately then my gp would change to nhs script but was stopped by my gp because of the ban...

Can anyone give me some information on t3 . I used to be prescribed privately th...

Coney

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Feeling fatigued and weak after eating

Is this a thyroid or adrenal symptom?

Jamima

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Are these results reliable considering that I did not cease taking B complex a week before the blood test?

Hi all here are the blood results for my thyroid blood test on 15 November 21. Sample was taken at 11 30 am. Did not take any thyroid meds on day of test only...

Hi all here are the blood results for my thyroid blood test on 15 November 21. S...

DizzyD

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Heart rate increased

my dose was 1,5 grain ndt+35levo in the morning and 1 grain ndt at 2 pm. yesterday I changed the dose ratio but kept the same dose / day. So I took...

my dose was 1,5 grain ndt+35levo in the morning and 1 grain ndt at 2 pm. yester...

adin

•3 years ago

6 Replies

New doctor

My gp who always said, “after taking thyroxine nearly 50 years you know your own body better than me “ has retired. For the past 6 years I have had private...

My gp who always said, “after taking thyroxine nearly 50 years you know your own...

Auntyp62

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Stopping Carbimazole

Hi all. I have been taking Carbimazole since being diagnosed with Graves disease. My endo said my thyroid levels are within normal and to stop the Carbimazole....

Hi all. I have been taking Carbimazole since being diagnosed with Graves disease...

Cinka

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Has anyone else seen this?

I’ve just come across this: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40618-021-01707-0 Worrying if true. Thyroid as a target of adjuvant...

I’ve just come across this: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40618-021...

penny

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Armour Thyriod (blood work results)

Hello, Could someone kindly let me know if I should increase Armour Thyroid from 45 to 60mg? I do supplement with liquid iron, d3, and magnesium spray daily....

Hello, Could someone kindly let me know if I should increase Armour Thyroid fro...

AAP10

•3 years ago

13 Replies

TSH LEVELS

Quick question What TSH level is considered optimum for Hypo on Levothyroxine? My GP has altered my Levo after a recent blood test and I am unsure that he...

Quick question What TSH level is considered optimum for Hypo on Levothyroxine? ...

MollyMoo53

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Low TSH and menstrual cycle

Hello, I have had a thyroid problem for the last couple of years. I was very overactive with diagnosed Graves’ disease. I now have within range T3 & T4 but my...

Hello, I have had a thyroid problem for the last couple of years. I was very ove...

Km684

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Does anyone with conversion problems have had success ONLY on Levo treatment?

I'm doubtfull about adding T3 to my treatment, as I feel more "secure" on monotherapy. But it seems I am a poor convertor.

I'm doubtfull about adding T3 to my treatment, as I feel more "secure" on monoth...

Alejandrita17

•3 years ago

16 Replies

New Thyroid Results

Hi, I’ve been on 50 mcg of Levo for 8 weeks. I’ve added photos of my last results and today’s result. I did not take Levo for two days and had fasted. Test...

Hi, I’ve been on 50 mcg of Levo for 8 weeks. I’ve added photos of my last result...

Surrey17

•3 years ago

31 Replies

What I need to do to be refered to an endocrinologist?

My GP doesn't refer me to an endocrinologist. They say I have an anxiety condition, however, in October my TSH level were below the range, and the GP told me...

My GP doesn't refer me to an endocrinologist. They say I have an anxiety conditi...

Lauraf82

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Bloods worse so why do I feel better?

Hello again, I've just had my results back after 6 weeks on 75mcg levo and 45mg erfa. (I had been on 30mg erfa for 3.5 weeks before that, so I've been on NDT...

Hello again, I've just had my results back after 6 weeks on 75mcg levo and 45mg...

Hidden

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Why is Urine Iodine so high?

Hello hoping someone can help as worried! I’m in the middle of hormone testing and received the following result on Urine Iodine. Can anyone explain why it’s...

Hello hoping someone can help as worried! I’m in the middle of hormone testing a...

MM90

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Updated blood test results. TSH high.

I have some updated blood test results, any advice would be welcome. TSH( 4.13 mul)(0.35-4.94mul) or (0.5-2.5mu/l) as I have no thyriod FT4 (13.8pmol/l)...

I have some updated blood test results, any advice would be welcome. TSH( 4.13 ...

Ness21

•3 years ago

4 Replies

12 Year olds blood test results

Hi all my daughters bloods are now back tsh 0.25 ref range 0.2 to 4.5 T4 19 ref range 11 to 22.6 Vitamin d 116 Ferritin 29 ref range starts 10 to 322 Last b12...

Hi all my daughters bloods are now back tsh 0.25 ref range 0.2 to 4.5 T4 19 ref...

Refat

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Finally some results but not sure what they mean!

I have finally had some T3 results and I have included the ones done in May also for comparison... Taking T3 only 25mcg... MAY... T3 4.8pmol (3.1-6.8) TSH...

I have finally had some T3 results and I have included the ones done in May also...

Tuxi1

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Bloods results

I’m on T4 T3 combo 60 mcg levo and 10 mcg Lio. On my latest results my T3 has dropped also my T4 a little. I’ve been taking Propranalol for migraines and...

I’m on T4 T3 combo 60 mcg levo and 10 mcg Lio. On my latest results my T3 has dr...

Flecmac

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Blood test result query

Hi everyone. My wife just had her results from Medichecks through and is worried her GP/ Endo might try to decrease her T4 medication. She originally started...

Hi everyone. My wife just had her results from Medichecks through and is worried...

rocketrob01

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Help with New bloods - and level of medication

Hi I would be grateful for some feed back as I think I might be a bit under medicated. as feeling really sluggish at the moment, I has my yearly bloods done...

Hi I would be grateful for some feed back as I think I might be a bit under medi...

debra135

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Recommendations for magnesium supplements

I’ve not been supplementing this for a while as I find it upsets my stomach. I’d like to reintroduce it, any stomach friendly recommendations would be welcome....

I’ve not been supplementing this for a while as I find it upsets my stomach. I’d...

Jamima

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Hashimotos with suppressed TSH - advice please

I would be really grateful if someone could give me some advice. I was diagnosed with severe thyroid failure in March. My TSH was 74. It's now suppressed at...

I would be really grateful if someone could give me some advice. I was diagnosed...

aimees75

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Being treated for Graves' Disease and wanting to conceive

Hi! I'm new here! My husband and I were hoping to start trying for a family this year but this has now been put on hold as I try and get myself in good health...

Hi! I'm new here! My husband and I were hoping to start trying for a family this...

TheGraveOne

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Pharmaceutical single use plastic

I’ve often thought that pharmaceutical products create an awful lot of single use plastic. Just found out that you can recycle your empty medicine blister...

I’ve often thought that pharmaceutical products create an awful lot of single us...

bluejourney

•3 years ago

4 Replies

New blood test results. 11 month on NDT

Good morning. I just received my Medichecks blood test results and I would appreciate any comments regarding. The doctor of Medichecks suggest to reduce my NDT...

Good morning. I just received my Medichecks blood test results and I would appre...

Latucu

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for November 2021

No more letsgetchecked in Canada

Change of T4/T3 dosage?

Low blood pressure on Levo

The Swinging Pendulum in Treatment for Hypothyroidism: From (and Toward?) Combination Therapy

T3 🤦🏻‍♀️

Feeling fatigued and weak after eating

Are these results reliable considering that I did not cease taking B complex a week before the blood test?

Heart rate increased

New doctor

Stopping Carbimazole

Has anyone else seen this?

Armour Thyriod (blood work results)

TSH LEVELS

Low TSH and menstrual cycle

Does anyone with conversion problems have had success ONLY on Levo treatment?

New Thyroid Results

What I need to do to be refered to an endocrinologist?

Bloods worse so why do I feel better?

Why is Urine Iodine so high?

Updated blood test results. TSH high.

12 Year olds blood test results

Finally some results but not sure what they mean!

Bloods results

Blood test result query

Help with New bloods - and level of medication

Recommendations for magnesium supplements

Hashimotos with suppressed TSH - advice please

Being treated for Graves' Disease and wanting to conceive

Pharmaceutical single use plastic

New blood test results. 11 month on NDT

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