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Can anyone help to read my blood test?

Had a blood test recently got results back like 2 weeks ago but still no phone from doctors! Just wondering if anyone can have a look at them for me pls and...

Had a blood test recently got results back like 2 weeks ago but still no phone f...

Wads23

•2 years ago

4 Replies

starting T3

Hi folks Apologies, I have been looking back through old posts made to others but haven't found the info I was looking for. I have been fortunate enough to get...

Hi folks Apologies, I have been looking back through old posts made to others bu...

malohant

•2 years ago

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Do you supplement with vitamins/minerals?

The following is from Which - https://www.which.co.uk/news/2019/03/revealed-vitamin-supplements-that-dont-contain-what-they-say/

The following is from Which - https://www.which.co.uk/news/2019/03/revealed-vit...

shaws

Administrator•2 years ago

17 Replies

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Hyperthyroidism and yellow stools and light brown stools

Sorry for gross information but does anyone else with hyperthyroidism have yellow stools and pain on left side - I’m on 20 mg methimazole per day - worried...

Sorry for gross information but does anyone else with hyperthyroidism have yello...

Thyroidworry

•2 years ago

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Is there a way to prevent haemolysis of finger prick blood draws?

Not greatly important, but interested in your thoughts. This has happened to me only 2 times over the past few years, and one of those times I delayed sending...

Not greatly important, but interested in your thoughts. This has happened to me ...

Alanna012

•2 years ago

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PTU dosage question

Hi I’ve been on PTU 200mg daily for 6 weeks now and had a blood test this week. TSH < 0.01 (0.35 - (5.00) T4 13.2 (9.0 - 21.0) 6 weeks ago my T4 was 22.7...

Hi I’ve been on PTU 200mg daily for 6 weeks now and had a blood test this week. ...

Chi68

•2 years ago

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Changing brands of T4 - will I notice any difference?

Hi, I believe most of you here are in the UK so you may not know this brand (I'm in Belgium and I've had to order it from France), but I am about to switch...

Hi, I believe most of you here are in the UK so you may not know this brand (I'm...

Belgo-Brit

•2 years ago

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Can you help with new thyroid blood test results, please

Taken fasting over 24 hours since last dose of meds. On 2.5 grains of NDT and starting to feel human again. Does anyone have any advice on how to reduce the...

Taken fasting over 24 hours since last dose of meds. On 2.5 grains of NDT and ...

Me1157

•2 years ago

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Mercury Pharma Liothyronine

Does anyone have a problem getting Mercury Pharma Liothyronine 20 mg? My Pharmacy know I have this brand, but wanted to give me Morningside this time as they...

Does anyone have a problem getting Mercury Pharma Liothyronine 20 mg? My Pharmac...

blondpalomino

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Thyroid tests

Is there any difference between the private tests you can take in the UK? Thanks

Is there any difference between the private tests you can take in the UK? Thanks...

Nayway7

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Hyperthyroidism or Hypothyroidism?

Hi, not sure if anyone can help me out with this but I have had quite a few different blood tests in the last 8 weeks and they seem to contradict themselves a...

Hi, not sure if anyone can help me out with this but I have had quite a few diff...

joac

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Racing Heart and Chatty Brain in Morning

I starred on NP Thyroid 16 days ago. I have worked up to 1 grain and started that yesterday. My sleep has been improving. My worse symptoms are a racing heart...

I starred on NP Thyroid 16 days ago. I have worked up to 1 grain and started tha...

HeartWoman

•2 years ago

8 Replies

What's an average thyroid gland size? How small is mine in comparison after RAI? Measurements are here.

I had RAI many years ago, and now take T3 with T4. I was interested to find out how much of my thyroid is left, and I wondered if it being smaller was the...

I had RAI many years ago, and now take T3 with T4. I was interested to find out ...

TaraJR

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Need a reference for nutrient testing

Hello, thanks to you all for offering such important and helpful information- I’m getting ready to meet with my doc and ask for these labs, and would love to...

Hello, thanks to you all for offering such important and helpful information- I’...

Pbsc

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Trying to conceive with Subclinical hypothyroidism - medicheck results!

Hello Medicheck results now in (see attached) i have my private endocrinologist appointment tomorrow. Any advice greatly appreciated. I have included my...

Hello Medicheck results now in (see attached) i have my private endocrinologist...

Nat2021

•2 years ago

41 Replies

Blood test results

Here are my recent bloods. I have currently bad constipation with lots of abdominal inflammation. I would welcome help in interpreting these. I am on 125mcg...

Here are my recent bloods. I have currently bad constipation with lots of abdomi...

27ah

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Thyroid s new batch changed colour, doesn't seem to be working?

edited with result below- Just started my new bottle of thyroid s and it seems to be different, colour and texture - it doesnt seem to be the same and now I...

edited with result below- Just started my new bottle of thyroid s and it seems t...

welsh_babe

•2 years ago

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Roma – Liothyronine Sodium Hard Capsules

As of yesterday, a new liothyronine product has become available in the UK. I do not know which companies are distributing the product. I do not know the cost...

As of yesterday, a new liothyronine product has become available in the UK. I do...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

21 Replies

Underactive Thyroid, Hashimoto, Anaemia or none of the above

Any thoughts on the below please? I am considered normal but hoping to see an Endo specialist privately. I do have some more blood test results re: blood count...

Any thoughts on the below please? I am considered normal but hoping to see an En...

Harlie2020

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Red Mark between eyes with malaise

Does any one Wake up with a red mark between their eyes after having felt ill or having a headache ? My doctors have never seen it before and it happens with...

Does any one Wake up with a red mark between their eyes after having felt ill or...

Questing

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Guardian survey about NHS experiences recently.

To Helvella , TaraJR, Fruit & Nutcase and anyone else interested in the survey: I finally got to my laptop late last night and this link works on that....

To Helvella , TaraJR, Fruit & Nutcase and anyone else interested in the survey: ...

Mugs19

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Thyroid testing

Hi All. I want to have a full thyroid test, including reverse T3. Can anyone advise who to go with and what I need to include please. I am in UK Thank you

Hi All. I want to have a full thyroid test, including reverse T3. Can anyone adv...

Jillkh

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Reference for iron, ferritin, folate, B12, D testing?

Hello, thanks to you all for offering such important and helpful information- I’m getting ready to meet with my doc and ask for these labs, and would love to...

Hello, thanks to you all for offering such important and helpful information- I’...

Pbsc

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Thyronorm

Has anyone tried this T4 medication? If so how did you find it.

Jump1

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Selenium

HiI have an underactive thyroid and Hashimotos. Would be grateful for any Selenium supplement recommendations….brand and supplier. Needs to be gluten dairy and...

HiI have an underactive thyroid and Hashimotos. Would be grateful for any Seleni...

Hidden

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Hypothyroid

Hello folks please to meet you but not so please to have to be here :) I’m sure we all the same. Im just trying to get my head around my readings and how hypo...

Hello folks please to meet you but not so please to have to be here :) I’m sure ...

PeterpPiper

•2 years ago

35 Replies

Iron panel before taking ferrous fumarate prescription meds

These are the results from this Monday's 10/1/2022 - early morning (7.18am) - fasting medicheck iron panel test. I am now taking 3 x 210mg ferrous fumarate...

These are the results from this Monday's 10/1/2022 - early morning (7.18am) - fa...

DarkHorseJen

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Another blood test result question please.

Sorry, it’s still the ongoing saga of possible central hypothyroidism which my GP says is impossible from the blood tests they did back in July where they only...

Sorry, it’s still the ongoing saga of possible central hypothyroidism which my G...

kb53

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Help with results please

I posted before about my thyroid problem I had half my thyroid removed in 2011 due to a nodule. No medication needed and yearly tests since all come back...

I posted before about my thyroid problem I had half my thyroid removed in 2011 d...

jackyc

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Is there a direct relationship between T3 and Ferritin?

Does anyone know this?

Alejandrita17

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for January 2022

Can anyone help to read my blood test?

starting T3

Do you supplement with vitamins/minerals?

Hyperthyroidism and yellow stools and light brown stools

Is there a way to prevent haemolysis of finger prick blood draws?

PTU dosage question

Changing brands of T4 - will I notice any difference?

Can you help with new thyroid blood test results, please

Mercury Pharma Liothyronine

Thyroid tests

Hyperthyroidism or Hypothyroidism?

Racing Heart and Chatty Brain in Morning

What's an average thyroid gland size? How small is mine in comparison after RAI? Measurements are here.

Need a reference for nutrient testing

Trying to conceive with Subclinical hypothyroidism - medicheck results!

Blood test results

Thyroid s new batch changed colour, doesn't seem to be working?

Roma – Liothyronine Sodium Hard Capsules

Underactive Thyroid, Hashimoto, Anaemia or none of the above

Red Mark between eyes with malaise

Guardian survey about NHS experiences recently.

Thyroid testing

Reference for iron, ferritin, folate, B12, D testing?

Thyronorm

Selenium

Hypothyroid

Iron panel before taking ferrous fumarate prescription meds

Another blood test result question please.

Help with results please

Is there a direct relationship between T3 and Ferritin?

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