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Prednisolone use and fluctuating thyroid levels Hypo or Hyper

I am having symptoms of both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. They fluctuate throughout the day. I will start to sweat and feel warm and then feel cold...

I am having symptoms of both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. They fluctuate...

pomeranion

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Blood results back. Ferritin low but haemoglobin normal. TSH slightly raised.

Hi, thank you for all your previous help when I first posted about how tired I was constantly. I was advised to repost when I got my blood results back from...

Hi, thank you for all your previous help when I first posted about how tired I ...

Redcar1993

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Going to discuss investigation options with doctor tomorrow, need some ammo!

When I posted about my low ferritin without anaemia, I received some great advice. I’m going to the doctor tomorrow and can’t remember what was said about a...

When I posted about my low ferritin without anaemia, I received some great advic...

Pastelart

•2 years ago

4 Replies

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Once you find your optimal level, does it remain the same?

I am taking NDT and I was feeling optimal when my FT3 was 4.4 (2.3-4.2 pg/mL). Will my 'optimal' always be right around this level or will it fluctuate over...

I am taking NDT and I was feeling optimal when my FT3 was 4.4 (2.3-4.2 pg/mL). ...

Xheila

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Levels fine but still exhausted what can I say to the Endo?

I have an appointment with my endocrinologist this pm still feeling absolutely crap on 75 Levothyroxine per day (since Jan) and worried he might put my dose...

I have an appointment with my endocrinologist this pm still feeling absolutely c...

HealthySam

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Sjögren's syndrome: a potential new aetiology of mild cobalamin deficiency

This paper identifies the possibility of Sjögren's syndrome affecting ability to absorb vitamin B12. It is about twenty years old but I don't remember the...

This paper identifies the possibility of Sjögren's syndrome affecting ability to...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

13 Replies

The Metabolic Treatment of Fibromyalgia by Dr Lowe

Morning! I was wondering if anyone on this forum has read this book? I have a fibromyalgia diagnosis that I personally think is related metabolism dysfunction...

Morning! I was wondering if anyone on this forum has read this book? I have a fi...

Alanna012

•2 years ago

59 Replies

New Doctors Report from Medichecks!

I have rewritten your report - Please accept my most sincere apologies I am not sure how this has occurred - I have interpreted your results without the...

I have rewritten your report - Please accept my most sincere apologies I am not ...

PrincessAnnie

•2 years ago

2 Replies

What is this skin rash?

Hi All, I’ve had a rash that comes up around my eyes now again but it’s got a lot worse recently. In Oct last year I changed thyroid medication from Nature...

Hi All, I’ve had a rash that comes up around my eyes now again but it’s got a lo...

Sallyann674

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Medichecks results

Good morning everyone These are my latest results from Medichecks from last week I followed guidance from here with regard to blood being drawn before 9am...

Good morning everyone These are my latest results from Medichecks from last week...

Starmen

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Gp Update!

So I’ve just spoken to the gp and I have to say it went better than I thought. Firstly I don’t have coeliac disease,there’s slight inflammation there,so she...

So I’ve just spoken to the gp and I have to say it went better than I thought. F...

PrincessAnnie

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Best UK private blood tests

Hi everyone I need to get some bloods done privately to see how I am doing after stopping T3 and just taking Levo. I usually use Thriva but I want to get a...

Hi everyone I need to get some bloods done privately to see how I am doing after...

Spangle15

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Exhausted

My latest test results are attached. I’m feeling exhausted at the moment and wondered if it could be my levels. I had a b12 shot 2 weeks ago and even had...

My latest test results are attached. I’m feeling exhausted at the moment and won...

JBLOVELL

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Help understanding

I’ve got my new results today can someone help me understand it

TurkeY787

•2 years ago

35 Replies

Help with results

Morning! Ok so I’ve been on T3 only for a couple of years now. I’ve gradually built up to around 55-60mcg per day split twice. Over the last year or so I’ve...

Morning! Ok so I’ve been on T3 only for a couple of years now. I’ve gradually bu...

Murphysmum

•2 years ago

2 Replies

No replies since I posted my February, 22 blood test results

I think I posted my blood work results in the Correct forum. Slow dragon and few other people usually respond quite promptly. This time I didn’t get any...

I think I posted my blood work results in the Correct forum. Slow dragon and few...

Suzi_

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Still confused ...should I reduce/ stop T3 and just go back to higher T4 dose?

I have read so many articles/responses now and sometimes end up more confused than when I started....just as I think I’ve grasped something it all seems like...

I have read so many articles/responses now and sometimes end up more confused t...

Catseyes235

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Link between thyroid disease and restless legs/limbs. whoops sorry this is a duplicate post 🙄

Hello Thyroid comrades I am keen to find out whether there is a link between people suffering from hyroid disorders or thyroid breakdown and Restless Legs...

Hello Thyroid comrades I am keen to find out whether there is a link between pe...

smilingjane

•2 years ago

44 Replies

Is it dangerous to TTC with a TSH of 0.24 and fT4 of 20?

Sorry, I have already posted this question, but I have ordered a medichecks test since and I won't get the results back before my next fertile window. I want...

Sorry, I have already posted this question, but I have ordered a medichecks test...

hashihol

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Iodine deficiency in pregnancy along a concentration gradient is associated with increased severity of preeclampsia in rural Eastern Cape

I'm sure everyone who has ever been involved with pregnancy has heard about the dreaded pre-eclampsia. Just the thing to get midwives (and mothers-to-be)...

I'm sure everyone who has ever been involved with pregnancy has heard about the ...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

13 Replies

Out of control TSH

So much to tell so I’ll just throw some numbers out there and maybe someone else can make sense of thinks. Short version recently diagnosed with long standing...

So much to tell so I’ll just throw some numbers out there and maybe someone else...

MsMagoo1970

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Private Endocrinologist Advice!!

I’m looking to see if anyone has had any better care going private,I’m at the stage now I’d happily pay, if it meant finding someone who actually knew what...

I’m looking to see if anyone has had any better care going private,I’m at the st...

PrincessAnnie

•2 years ago

23 Replies

March 2022 Liothyronine NHS Tariff Prices

The new NHS Drug Tariff for March 2022 is available. Prices are in pennies for 28 tablets. Liothyronine 20microgram tablets 7190 M...

The new NHS Drug Tariff for March 2022 is available. Prices are in pennies for 2...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

38 Replies

Newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism

Hello! I’ve been recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Initial TSH test in early December noted high at 4.77. Follow up test 8 weeks later showed TSH as...

Hello! I’ve been recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Initial TSH test in ear...

Sphynx11

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Reply back from Medichecks

So after someone on here said I should complain to medi checks about the doctors report I received,I did,and this was the reply. I know it was advised on here...

So after someone on here said I should complain to medi checks about the doctors...

PrincessAnnie

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Concerns about brand change of t4

Today I noticed the little white levothyroxine pill in my latest prescription doesn’t have any markings on I.e identifying letters. This was a concern as I’ve...

Today I noticed the little white levothyroxine pill in my latest prescription do...

LaurieRose

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Thyroid and odema

Oedema and underactive thyroid has anyone experienced this please thanks

McGuire1

•2 years ago

11 Replies

How accurate are results

Hi I am a newbie and found the information so far very helpful! I am due to speak to my GP tomorrow re blood results . I took 100 mgs at 7am had blood taken...

Hi I am a newbie and found the information so far very helpful! I am due to spea...

Nutty56

•2 years ago

18 Replies

New Endo Required?

My Endo has retired and looking for a new one. Has any one had any experience of any of the below: Dr Amit Allahabadia Dr Paul J Jenkins Dr Khash Nikookam...

My Endo has retired and looking for a new one. Has any one had any experience o...

Shufflebunnie

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Give up soya milk?

I have seen several posts here recently stating that Hashimoto's sufferers should avoid soya. Does this mean all soya products - soya beans, soy sauce, soya...

I have seen several posts here recently stating that Hashimoto's sufferers shoul...

Belgo-Brit

•2 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for February 2022

Prednisolone use and fluctuating thyroid levels Hypo or Hyper

Blood results back. Ferritin low but haemoglobin normal. TSH slightly raised.

Going to discuss investigation options with doctor tomorrow, need some ammo!

Once you find your optimal level, does it remain the same?

Levels fine but still exhausted what can I say to the Endo?

Sjögren's syndrome: a potential new aetiology of mild cobalamin deficiency

The Metabolic Treatment of Fibromyalgia by Dr Lowe

New Doctors Report from Medichecks!

What is this skin rash?

Medichecks results

Gp Update!

Best UK private blood tests

Exhausted

Help understanding

Help with results

No replies since I posted my February, 22 blood test results

Still confused ...should I reduce/ stop T3 and just go back to higher T4 dose?

Link between thyroid disease and restless legs/limbs. whoops sorry this is a duplicate post 🙄

Is it dangerous to TTC with a TSH of 0.24 and fT4 of 20?

Iodine deficiency in pregnancy along a concentration gradient is associated with increased severity of preeclampsia in rural Eastern Cape

Out of control TSH

Private Endocrinologist Advice!!

March 2022 Liothyronine NHS Tariff Prices

Newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism

Reply back from Medichecks

Concerns about brand change of t4

Thyroid and odema

How accurate are results

New Endo Required?

Give up soya milk?

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