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How long do I need to wait in between blood tests after dose increase

Just had my Levo increased to 125mcg. Last test results on 16/11/21, TSH: 4.31, fT4:15.5. Trying to get pregnant and wondering how long I can wait to get my...

Just had my Levo increased to 125mcg. Last test results on 16/11/21, TSH: 4.31, ...

hashihol

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Adding T3 or increasing Levo?

Hello, I've been on Levo for 12 months but I still don't feel good. My last test resulta are: TSH: 1,77 (0,5-5) Ft4: 1,45 (0,7-1,7). T3: 2,58 (2-4,4). Vit D,...

Hello, I've been on Levo for 12 months but I still don't feel good. My last tes...

Alejandrita17

•3 years ago

15 Replies

My new iron and thyroid results, help please

So I’ve just had my recent bloods done, last time I came on here it was recommended I increase my Levo dose from 200mcg to 225mcg. As the Aristo brand comes in...

So I’ve just had my recent bloods done, last time I came on here it was recommen...

Cheekycharlie1981

•3 years ago

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Golf ball in rib cage left side post covid. Any ideas?

I am recovering from having covid and was quite poorly with it. It has played havoc with my asthma. My self isolating ended on Monday and yesterday I did a...

I am recovering from having covid and was quite poorly with it. It has played ha...

Pinkcat24

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Headaches & adjusting T3 only

Thank you all! Have been feeling great on T3 only… 50mcg daily ( dosed 20mcg, 20mcg & 10mcg) However, lately dull headaches atypical to me. …. especially in...

Thank you all! Have been feeling great on T3 only… 50mcg daily ( dosed 20mcg, 20...

beaubeau1121

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Four months on levo - maybe a dip?

Hi all. So I’ve been here before asking advice and reading everyone’s experiences. After many months I finally got diagnosed with Hashimotos and hypothyroidism...

Hi all. So I’ve been here before asking advice and reading everyone’s experience...

Loopnova

•3 years ago

29 Replies

NDT

Anyone got their favourite sites to help educate me about NDT? Those who do use it, any advise? Cheers 🥂

Anyone got their favourite sites to help educate me about NDT? Those who do use ...

NWA6

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Response from specialist

So I had my letter from the Endocrine Clinic. He only had a basic blood test from an earlier result from my anaemia nurse. I had to make him look at my private...

So I had my letter from the Endocrine Clinic. He only had a basic blood test fro...

Bella426

•3 years ago

21 Replies

What do you eat / avoid

Note that I am entirely gluten free I did the Dr. Wentz diet's in her book 'Hashimoto's protocol' one by one. When reintroducing I noted that: - grains...

Note that I am entirely gluten free I did the Dr. Wentz diet's in her book 'Has...

Flowerpot108

•3 years ago

28 Replies

Some Questions.

Hi Well I wrote out a ling message earlier and then my tablet crashed and I lost the will to live but I'm really interested in getting some answers please....

Hi Well I wrote out a ling message earlier and then my tablet crashed and I los...

Sparklingsunshine

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Sodium levels

Hi. Wonder if anyone has had this My blood sodium levels was 130 range 135-145 Retested , then 133 . No further investigation. GP said it was normal ....

Hi. Wonder if anyone has had this My blood sodium levels was 130 range 135-14...

Gcart

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Am tired of gp dismissing me so considering private endo. Do these tests warrant private consult?

Hi all T4 13 (8-19.1) Tsh 0.03 (0.35-4.94) T3 3.8 (2.4-6) These are my recent blood test results. Gp has said "no further action". I feel t3 is low and t4 has...

Hi all T4 13 (8-19.1) Tsh 0.03 (0.35-4.94) T3 3.8 (2.4-6) These are my recent bl...

BiscuitBaby

•3 years ago

35 Replies

Test timing

Hi, I have a TSH, FT3, FT4, and Vitamin D test coming up. Due to my schedule, it is difficult to get to the lab before 10am. I am on NDT and always have...

Hi, I have a TSH, FT3, FT4, and Vitamin D test coming up. Due to my schedule, i...

Xheila

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Liquid T4 is a better controller than tablet

This paper behind a paywall shows that liquid T4 is much better than tablet-form in controlling and responding to therapy. I've appended the abstract to show...

This paper behind a paywall shows that liquid T4 is much better than tablet-for...

diogenes

Remembering•3 years ago

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UK vitimins supplier

Hi where can I get b complex with folate ? plus selenuim I was trying to get Thorne products but seems they are shipped from abroad any other brands from UK...

Hi where can I get b complex with folate ? plus selenuim I was trying to get Th...

Hidden

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Private blood test results

Private blood test prior to my first NHS Endocrinologist appointment on Tuesday. Any thoughts welcome. My previous blood test taken by GP 3 months ago; TSH...

Private blood test prior to my first NHS Endocrinologist appointment on Tuesday....

mazza999

•3 years ago

17 Replies

How can I feel normal when switching NDT?

Hello lovely people. I live in the US and have felt great on 162.5mg NatureThroid for years. It was discontinued at the end of 2020. My doctor substituted the...

Hello lovely people. I live in the US and have felt great on 162.5mg NatureThro...

Chett

•3 years ago

31 Replies

When to take test?

Quick question - what time of day is it best to take a thyroid test?

Tuxi1

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Cost of natural thyroid medication - should we be paying for this life saving medication?

Now that HRT is to be offered "free" to persons living in England as it is hormone based, surely Natural Thyroid should also come under this as is is hormonal...

Now that HRT is to be offered "free" to persons living in England as it is hormo...

Staxwood

•3 years ago

4 Replies

A big review relating iodine uptake and pregnancy/lactation

This gives an exhaustive analysis of the effects of iodine uptake in pregnancy/lactation. It is downloadable. Useful for the pregnant woman or who might become...

This gives an exhaustive analysis of the effects of iodine uptake in pregnancy/l...

diogenes

Remembering•3 years ago

2 Replies

Chewing tablets

Hi is it ok to chew your tablets rather than swallowing them with water ?

Sharon-1152

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Should everyone diagnosed with thyroid condition see an endocrinologist

Should everyone diagnosed with thyroid condition see an endocrinologist, or just except medication from GP. I understand that some people may feel better on...

Should everyone diagnosed with thyroid condition see an endocrinologist, or just...

Cherri161220

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Help with my readings

Hello Just need some advice. I have Hashimotos and am having a bad flair following flu/ pleurisy. I feel super poorly so got my bloods checked via a private...

Hello Just need some advice. I have Hashimotos and am having a bad flair follow...

Hidden

•3 years ago

5 Replies

My thyroid tongue

Not the most attractive picture but my fat tongue hasn’t quite gone away, as you can see from the picture, I still have ridges in the side. In no way as deep...

Not the most attractive picture but my fat tongue hasn’t quite gone away, as you...

NWA6

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Within range but I'm not!

Hi there. Im completely flummoxed Im on levothyroxine 159mcg and in accordance with my weight. Diagnosed hypo 12.2020 Still have awful physical problems...

Hi there. Im completely flummoxed Im on levothyroxine 159mcg and in accordanc...

Wendyrmn66

•3 years ago

16 Replies

blood test 22h after last Thiroid med

Is it ok to do a blood test 22h after last Thiroid med…I have no choice as I will be travelling later. Does it make a huge difference?

Is it ok to do a blood test 22h after last Thiroid med…I have no choice as I wil...

Orso111

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Carbimazole and itch

I’ve been on carbimazole 20mg for 5 weeks. I’ve been itching for the past couple of weeks but the last few days I’ve had severe itching and a nettle type...

I’ve been on carbimazole 20mg for 5 weeks. I’ve been itching for the past coupl...

Chi68

•3 years ago

13 Replies

On a second period

On a second period this month and my anxiety is through the roof and palpations. I did get my b12 injection yesterday and and it was 6 weeks late so maybe it’s...

On a second period this month and my anxiety is through the roof and palpations....

Happy-go-lucky

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Latest results

Good morning my latest test results say my TSH is 0.02 mu/ l (0.27-4.20) TSH was 0.11 sept 21! T4 16.7 pmol (12-22) Nov 21 T4 16.2 pmol (12-22) sept 21 I am...

Good morning my latest test results say my TSH is 0.02 mu/ l (0.27-4.20) TSH wa...

Doris11

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Very sick after booster/flu jabs together

I had my booster and flu jab at same time a week ago. Booster was Pfizer and original 2 Covid jabs were astra zeneca. I had asked gp to have flu and Covid...

I had my booster and flu jab at same time a week ago. Booster was Pfizer and ori...

MollyMoo53

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for November 2021

How long do I need to wait in between blood tests after dose increase

Adding T3 or increasing Levo?

My new iron and thyroid results, help please

Golf ball in rib cage left side post covid. Any ideas?

Headaches & adjusting T3 only

Four months on levo - maybe a dip?

NDT

Response from specialist

What do you eat / avoid

Some Questions.

Sodium levels

Am tired of gp dismissing me so considering private endo. Do these tests warrant private consult?

Test timing

Liquid T4 is a better controller than tablet

UK vitimins supplier

Private blood test results

How can I feel normal when switching NDT?

When to take test?

Cost of natural thyroid medication - should we be paying for this life saving medication?

A big review relating iodine uptake and pregnancy/lactation

Chewing tablets

Should everyone diagnosed with thyroid condition see an endocrinologist

Help with my readings

My thyroid tongue

Within range but I'm not!

blood test 22h after last Thiroid med

Carbimazole and itch

On a second period

Latest results

Very sick after booster/flu jabs together

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