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What should I do?

I had RAI on 08/31/2021 due to swallowing issues. My latest labs were drawn on 02/02/2022 and are as follows: TSH 9.31 (.465-4.68) T4 .54 (.78-2.19) T3 3.7...

I had RAI on 08/31/2021 due to swallowing issues. My latest labs were drawn on ...

kvmj

•3 years ago

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T3 and pregnancy

Hi, Does anyone here have any experience of taking T3 when pregnant? Why is the NHS against it? Is it too complicated to manage and/or too expensive for them...

Hi, Does anyone here have any experience of taking T3 when pregnant? Why is the...

joanna708

•3 years ago

1 Reply

pneumonia jab expereiences

Hi all - has anyone had experience of the pneumonia jab and if so - any side effects that want to share?

Hi all - has anyone had experience of the pneumonia jab and if so - any side eff...

lostherpocket

•3 years ago

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Overactive Thyroid and frequent urination.

Hello - I had Graves Disease but for the past few months I haven’t had any anti-bodies. At my recent bloods I still had a very suppressed TSH (has always been...

Hello - I had Graves Disease but for the past few months I haven’t had any anti-...

Km684

•3 years ago

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If I am taking T4 at night, how do I make the 24 hour recommended gap before doing a blood test in the morning?

Taking T4 at night and blood tests

Miss81

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Levothyroxine

Is teva taking over thyroid medications. Im struggling to get MP. Got accord from boots, suffered dizziness. They would not get me MP. Have to keep changing...

Is teva taking over thyroid medications. Im struggling to get MP. Got accord fro...

Foxylady11

•3 years ago

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Testing time advice.

I’m going to book a test through medichecks today and I’m just wondering about the early morning testing. I’ve opted for the clinic visit as I want a nurse to...

I’m going to book a test through medichecks today and I’m just wondering about t...

PrincessAnnie

•3 years ago

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Help

Hello, hoping for a little advice. I have had thyroid symptoms for a long time and high antibodies but always within range.A few years ago tosh slightly raised...

Hello, hoping for a little advice. I have had thyroid symptoms for a long time a...

4youreyesonly

•3 years ago

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Scalp, itching and stinging. Hyperthyroid, taking Carbizimole

I have noticed the last couple of weeks that my scalp is itching and stinging, mainly at night. My hair parting is slightly pink looking in places (I have some...

I have noticed the last couple of weeks that my scalp is itching and stinging, m...

BeeOrchids

•3 years ago

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Help with understanding crazy lab work outcome

Hi Everyone! I should understand all of this after having Hasimotos for 25 plus years but as much as I study I still don’t know much. My recent test results...

Hi Everyone! I should understand all of this after having Hasimotos for 25 plus...

elisawh

•3 years ago

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Hydrocortisone and adrenal fatigue

Hello☺️My question is I am on Armer natural thyroid for 4 years and I have been struggling with low energy for the past 10years 😔 I have tried hard to fix...

Hello☺️My question is I am on Armer natural thyroid for 4 years and I have been ...

Freea

•3 years ago

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Thyroid levels on chemo

Hi everyone! I have quite a specific question but just looking for general feedback really. I was diagnosed with cancer in November, since then have major op...

Hi everyone! I have quite a specific question but just looking for general feedb...

brilliantbobbie

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Does the presence of antibodies mean an autoimmune condition?

Hi looking for some advice. Been put on levothyroxine 25mg daily as my tsh is 2.9 and I am trying to conceive. My blood tests show the presence of antibodies...

Hi looking for some advice. Been put on levothyroxine 25mg daily as my tsh is 2....

Bristolgal8

•3 years ago

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Why don’t doctors listen😢

So after calling today,after being told on Monday that a request for a copy of my blood results would need to go to the doctor,I now have them,as the girl I...

So after calling today,after being told on Monday that a request for a copy of m...

PrincessAnnie

•3 years ago

25 Replies

T3

After some research and advice here, I’m going to reduce my levo and add in T3. I plan on adding it in 5mcg at a time, spread through the day. I have some...

After some research and advice here, I’m going to reduce my levo and add in T3. ...

AppleOrchard

•3 years ago

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GP / lab won’t test FT4 !!

Went to GP just before Christmas and told him that I had suspicions about the health of my thyroid and listed about 15 symptoms of hypothyroidism. Had some...

Went to GP just before Christmas and told him that I had suspicions about the he...

Edso57

•3 years ago

61 Replies

Thyroid alcohol/ethanol ablation

Hi, Does anyone know of a Doctor in the UK that offers thyroid alcohol/ethanol ablation for a cystic nodule? Thank you.

Hi, Does anyone know of a Doctor in the UK that offers thyroid alcohol/ethanol a...

Jo1800

•3 years ago

1 Reply

New Results

Hi, I have new results in which my TSH has risen and need some advice of what to do next. I am not on any medication. Display many classic symptoms...

Hi, I have new results in which my TSH has risen and need some advice of what to...

giraFfe39

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Genova GI Effects Stool Test

Hi all My Endo sent me to a private dietitian who is trained in functional medicine as well. She’s recommended the Genova stool tests to help get to the bottom...

Hi all My Endo sent me to a private dietitian who is trained in functional medic...

Wired123

•3 years ago

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On 200mg thyroxine.

Diagnosed with autoimmune thyroid and have been in thyroxine for over 7 years. My voice frequently is dropping very hoarse and my throat feels restricted...

Diagnosed with autoimmune thyroid and have been in thyroxine for over 7 years. ...

A1Amber

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Advice from Dr John Lowe (RIP)

This a link from Dr John Lowe that might be helpful for those who want to self-medicate:-...

This a link from Dr John Lowe that might be helpful for those who want to self-m...

shaws

Administrator•3 years ago

5 Replies

Thyroid ranges

Is there a link I could use to know the ranges that I should be in for a full thyroid panel please,still waiting on a copy of my blood results but I want to be...

Is there a link I could use to know the ranges that I should be in for a full th...

PrincessAnnie

•3 years ago

5 Replies

How long to wait to test if over supplementing thyroxine

Hi this is kind of hypothetical- If you were to take 25mg levothyroxine over your gp prescription and wanted a new blood test without the extra showing how...

Hi this is kind of hypothetical- If you were to take 25mg levothyroxine over you...

Bellsonit

•3 years ago

12 Replies

NDT and travel insurance, any problems with cover?

I was wondering what experience people have had with foreign travel insurance and NDT. The reason I ask is, I have had a few issues with providers in the past...

I was wondering what experience people have had with foreign travel insurance an...

Buttercupsareyellow

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Elevated TSH

So I have Hashis and take levo 100 mg daily. I've been chugging along ok until a few months back and I'm having muscle stiffness all over. I'm also getting...

So I have Hashis and take levo 100 mg daily. I've been chugging along ok until a...

ChrissyS1

•3 years ago

19 Replies

What was Dr. John Lowe’s advice on when to take T3

I read in one of the post about when to take T3 by Dr. John Lowe. Unfortunately, my fuzzy brain did not retain what it said. Would someone be so kind and post...

I read in one of the post about when to take T3 by Dr. John Lowe. Unfortunately,...

Arkenstone

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Ferritin dropped again

My ferritin has dropped again to 19 [10-300] If you remember, it was over 500 in October 2020 then 34 in November 2021 My FBC is satisfactory and doctor has...

My ferritin has dropped again to 19 [10-300] If you remember, it was over 500 i...

Pastelart

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Still suffering with memory loss

I’m due to have my bloods taken on Thursday, should more than just TSH levels be taken? I posted last year about my memory and it still hasn’t improved....

I’m due to have my bloods taken on Thursday, should more than just TSH levels b...

Welly73

•3 years ago

12 Replies

If you internet shop you may be able to help TUK

This is information if you buy from these companies that will give Thyroiduk a small sum as they are a charity....

This is information if you buy from these companies that will give Thyroiduk a s...

shaws

Administrator•3 years ago

3 Replies

Advice on latest results

Hi, these are my latest results, just wondered if they are ok and when should I next have a blood test? Have been having them every 8 weeks but now bloods are...

Hi, these are my latest results, just wondered if they are ok and when should I ...

shaz35

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for February 2022

What should I do?

T3 and pregnancy

pneumonia jab expereiences

Overactive Thyroid and frequent urination.

If I am taking T4 at night, how do I make the 24 hour recommended gap before doing a blood test in the morning?

Levothyroxine

Testing time advice.

Help

Scalp, itching and stinging. Hyperthyroid, taking Carbizimole

Help with understanding crazy lab work outcome

Hydrocortisone and adrenal fatigue

Thyroid levels on chemo

Does the presence of antibodies mean an autoimmune condition?

Why don’t doctors listen😢

T3

GP / lab won’t test FT4 !!

Thyroid alcohol/ethanol ablation

New Results

Genova GI Effects Stool Test

On 200mg thyroxine.

Advice from Dr John Lowe (RIP)

Thyroid ranges

How long to wait to test if over supplementing thyroxine

NDT and travel insurance, any problems with cover?

Elevated TSH

What was Dr. John Lowe’s advice on when to take T3

Ferritin dropped again

Still suffering with memory loss

If you internet shop you may be able to help TUK

Advice on latest results

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