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Vocal Cord Paralysis

Hello All, I had my first surgery in 2013 and my surgeon “nicked” my left vocal cord. It has been paralysed since. My voice was barely above a whisper for...

Hello All, I had my first surgery in 2013 and my surgeon “nicked” my left vocal ...

Kaylee1211

•3 years ago

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Your thoughts on husband’s recent thyroid and iron labs would be appreciated

April 21 TPOAb < 28 (0 - 60) TSH 5.65 (0.35 - 5.5) over range Ft4 12.3 (10.5 - 21) 17.14% through range Ft3 5.2 (3.5 - 6.5) 56.67% Ferritin 23.3 (22 - 322)...

April 21 TPOAb < 28 (0 - 60) TSH 5.65 (0.35 - 5.5) over range Ft4 12.3 (10.5 - ...

Noelnoel

•3 years ago

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Trouble with getting prescription filled

Well I think this was rather ridiculous. Just needed my regular Liothyronine and Levothyroxine (both brand specified). This was what I had to deal with because...

Well I think this was rather ridiculous. Just needed my regular Liothyronine and...

Musicmonkey

•3 years ago

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Where do you get your prescriptions?

Following on from a post I made on here the other day, I’m looking at going down the T3 only route. One issue I’m facing on that front is the cost of...

Following on from a post I made on here the other day, I’m looking at going down...

JonnyA

•3 years ago

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Long Covid: doctors find ‘antibody signature’ for patients most at risk

The Guardian today has an article on long Covid. However, it also specifically refers to myalgic encephalomyelitis, or ME, which affects all too many members....

The Guardian today has an article on long Covid. However, it also specifically r...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

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Advice please - feeling better but hoping for further improvements as still way off my normal.

My latest results are much better and my symptoms are certainly reducing but I feel I have a good way to go still. What would your views be regarding my...

My latest results are much better and my symptoms are certainly reducing but I f...

Indiana12

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Latest thyroid results.

Just to add, ft3 not tested again, so they cannot get a true picture of what's happening without it.

Just to add, ft3 not tested again, so they cannot get a true picture of what's ...

sobs1962

•3 years ago

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Latest thyroid results

Had my thyroid bloods done yesterday afternoon at 4pm after eating both breakfast and lunch, whilst taking a biotin containing supplement and because of no...

Had my thyroid bloods done yesterday afternoon at 4pm after eating both breakfas...

sobs1962

•3 years ago

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Dhea and saliva test

Could anyone advise please, do I not take thyroid meds for Dhea blood test? For the saliva cortisol, I take meds as normal? Should these two tests be done...

Could anyone advise please, do I not take thyroid meds for Dhea blood test? Fo...

AleB

•3 years ago

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TSH fluctuations

How much does a TSH fluctuate normally? I had a blood test done and it was 3.35 and then another 6 weeks later and it was 1.9 - is this a big change or quite...

How much does a TSH fluctuate normally? I had a blood test done and it was 3.35 ...

RoseF3

•3 years ago

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Overactive thyroid - natural supplements and advice please!

Hi everyone, I've recently been told I have an overactive thyroid and am awaiting a referral from an endocrinologist, but been told to expect a few months...

Hi everyone, I've recently been told I have an overactive thyroid and am awaiti...

HealthUnlockedHello

•3 years ago

14 Replies

What about the brands!

My pharmacist seems to give me any brand of levothyroxine that he can obtain. I see the names Actavis,Teva,Accord,Goldshield,Mercury Pharma and Northstar. I...

My pharmacist seems to give me any brand of levothyroxine that he can obtain. I...

faith12

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Thyroid results

In July last year I increased my Levo to 125mcg from 100mcg, was retested in September and results were T4 14.3. (9-19.1) TSH. 0.20. (0.35-4.9) T3....

In July last year I increased my Levo to 125mcg from 100mcg, was retested in Sep...

jodary

•3 years ago

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Private endocrinologist Yorkshire area

Can anyone recommend a private endocrinologist in the Yorkshire area please? I have hypothyroidism and my bloods have been consistently normal for 6mo+,...

Can anyone recommend a private endocrinologist in the Yorkshire area please? I h...

Steffcc

•3 years ago

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Does anyone know how I can get hold of NP Thyroid? I have a private prescription. All pharmacies that usually stock it are sold out.

Struggling to find NP Thyroid in UK

Doodle50

•3 years ago

12 Replies

How to lower high cortisol at night

Hello lovely people I am after some advice please. I took a saliva test and my cortisol at night is sky high. My DHEA is very low. I don’t sleep very well at...

Hello lovely people I am after some advice please. I took a saliva test and my c...

PixieElv

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Results query - IGA

Hello lovely people, I just received my latest blood results (below). I should have been tested for Coeliac/Hashimotos - am I correct in thinking there is no...

Hello lovely people, I just received my latest blood results (below). I should h...

junebug7

•3 years ago

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Doctors Near Welwyn Who Prescribe Erfa

Hi All! Does anyone know a doctor near Welwyn/Knebworth/Welwyn Garden City who prescribes Erfa, Armour or another NDT I may not know about? I know I'll have to...

Hi All! Does anyone know a doctor near Welwyn/Knebworth/Welwyn Garden City who p...

godsfool

•3 years ago

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Please help me to take control of my life - 9 years+ since diagnosed with underactive thyroid

Hi, I'm not familiar with the etiquette on this site so forgive me if I get anything wrong. As the title says I've been diagnosed with underactive thyroid for...

Hi, I'm not familiar with the etiquette on this site so forgive me if I get anyt...

paze

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Confusing results

Having complained to my GP about lowering my dose and poor blood tests from a private sample I was sent for another test. Since the first test in November I...

Having complained to my GP about lowering my dose and poor blood tests from a pr...

59Blue

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Historical blood results - did I ever have a normal thyroid

Help looking at bloods sorry couldn’t seem to add to one post

Headandneck72

•3 years ago

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Do these bloods look normal?

Just wondering if these FBC bloods look ok - I don’t have a clue and was wondering if anyone else knows, I’m waiting for my thyroid bloods to come back

Just wondering if these FBC bloods look ok - I don’t have a clue and was wonderi...

Headandneck72

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Nutri advanced adrenal extract

Hello I’ve been taking Nutri Advanced freeze dried Adrenal extract (capsules) for nearly 1 year due to low cortisol readings (Not Addisons). It’s meant to be...

Hello I’ve been taking Nutri Advanced freeze dried Adrenal extract (capsules) fo...

Kerrierach

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Is it safe to take Biotin Supplements to try and promote hair growth & reduce thinning.

Hi! Can anyone in the know about vits & supplements advise or give their thoughts on taking Biotin supplements please... My hairstylist has recommended me...

Hi! Can anyone in the know about vits & supplements advise or give their thought...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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PM reply please on these 2 Endocrinologists

Has anyone consulted Dr Mark Spring (New Victoria Hospital, and also Parkside Hospital) or Dr Paul Jenkins (The London Endocrine Centre in Harley Street, and...

Has anyone consulted Dr Mark Spring (New Victoria Hospital, and also Parkside H...

Fifteen

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Some advice regards blood results

Hello, I would really appreciate some input/guidance regards my blood results. Having been diagnosed just under a year ago I can honestly say I am feeling no...

Hello, I would really appreciate some input/guidance regards my blood results. H...

Katherine0121

•3 years ago

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Overdose consequences

I am in the midst of a stressful house move and am exhausted. As a result, I woke 11/2 hours after going to sleep and took my 100 mic of levothyroxine,...

I am in the midst of a stressful house move and am exhausted. As a result, I wok...

Pastelart

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Armour Therapy with Hashimoto's Seeking Natural Healing due to TSH attacks that are miserable and debilitating

Hi, I am from the USA and taking Armour presently, I simply cannot take synthetics. Armour has helped but the attacks on my body is diabeling sometimes. Has...

Hi, I am from the USA and taking Armour presently, I simply cannot take syntheti...

freetob

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Looking for an article

Hi guys, I had a brainwave and cleared history on my iPad, not a good idea! About 5/6 weeks ago someone published a link to an RMOC article about guidelines to...

Hi guys, I had a brainwave and cleared history on my iPad, not a good idea! Abou...

Roulette26

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Test results

Taking, levothyroxine 100mg, vit d3/k2 5000iu, selenium 100, magnesium glycinate 500mg.... Inflammation, crp hs.. 1. 0-5 Ferritin... 143. 13-150...

Taking, levothyroxine 100mg, vit d3/k2 5000iu, selenium 100, magnesium glycinate...

Geegee777

•3 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for January 2022

Vocal Cord Paralysis

Your thoughts on husband’s recent thyroid and iron labs would be appreciated

Trouble with getting prescription filled

Where do you get your prescriptions?

Long Covid: doctors find ‘antibody signature’ for patients most at risk

Advice please - feeling better but hoping for further improvements as still way off my normal.

Latest thyroid results.

Latest thyroid results

Dhea and saliva test

TSH fluctuations

Overactive thyroid - natural supplements and advice please!

What about the brands!

Thyroid results

Private endocrinologist Yorkshire area

Does anyone know how I can get hold of NP Thyroid? I have a private prescription. All pharmacies that usually stock it are sold out.

How to lower high cortisol at night

Results query - IGA

Doctors Near Welwyn Who Prescribe Erfa

Please help me to take control of my life - 9 years+ since diagnosed with underactive thyroid

Confusing results

Historical blood results - did I ever have a normal thyroid

Do these bloods look normal?

Nutri advanced adrenal extract

Is it safe to take Biotin Supplements to try and promote hair growth & reduce thinning.

PM reply please on these 2 Endocrinologists

Some advice regards blood results

Overdose consequences

Armour Therapy with Hashimoto's Seeking Natural Healing due to TSH attacks that are miserable and debilitating

Looking for an article

Test results

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