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Help! Blood results give unexpected drop in % through range of Free T4, Free T3 and quite an increase in TSH

Hi All I have been working on being my own best advocate, and I rely on this site when I need advice I can trust, so here I am asking for your expertise... A...

Hi All I have been working on being my own best advocate, and I rely on this sit...

Levo50

•3 years ago

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Very low body temperature?

Basically I have noticed for the last few years that my basal body temperature is very low and I was curious : - is it normal? - why is mine so low? It’s not...

Basically I have noticed for the last few years that my basal body temperature i...

OudMood

•3 years ago

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Who will prescribe my medication after total thyroidectomy?

Hello, I am having a TT on March 2nd and am wondering whether I will be discharged with a starter dose of Levo, and who I will see after that for getting the...

Hello, I am having a TT on March 2nd and am wondering whether I will be dischar...

Sewsewer

•3 years ago

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Armour price help

I am currently taking 125mg of Levothyroxine and I have gained a lot of weight and would like to try Armour. I realise this must be prescribed but I am...

I am currently taking 125mg of Levothyroxine and I have gained a lot of weight a...

Madvicky

•3 years ago

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What does this mean?

I had my bloods done last week. Some background is that I was stable on 200mcg for about 10 years until I had my child around 6.5 years ago. Since then it’s...

I had my bloods done last week. Some background is that I was stable on 200mcg ...

AppleOrchard

•3 years ago

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Feeling hot after levothyroxine

I recently (12/01) had my dose changes to 75 6 days a week and 100 on Sunday. I wake up usually at 6:30 naturally and take the dose and fall back to sleep for...

I recently (12/01) had my dose changes to 75 6 days a week and 100 on Sunday. I ...

bajmon

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Cholesterol Trending High / Graves and on Levo

Good Afternoon, I was wondering if Cholesterol becoming high has a correlation with people with Graves and on replacement hormone? I am fairly active and...

Good Afternoon, I was wondering if Cholesterol becoming high has a correlation...

Shaf3938

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Iodized or non iodized salt in hypothyroid ?

Which one should we use? In USA we get enough iodine from our food. Recently I saw a non-iodized Salt and purchased it thinking that people with thyroid should...

Which one should we use? In USA we get enough iodine from our food. Recently I s...

Suzi_

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Naturthroid help

Hi. I was being prescribed Naturthroid when I lived in Wales, but since moving to Scotland, 2 years ago, I’ve had to go back on to levothyroxine. My new GP...

Hi. I was being prescribed Naturthroid when I lived in Wales, but since moving ...

PTC1

•3 years ago

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Calculator for working out FT4 and FT3 % through range

Hi All Haven’t been around for a while, hoping everyone is doing well? The link I usually use http://www.chorobytarczycy.eu/kalkulator to work out my %...

Hi All Haven’t been around for a while, hoping everyone is doing well? The link...

Levo50

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Best Thyroid Specialist Northern Ireland?

Hi, I've been earmarked for partial thyroid removal after 2 inconclusive biopsies on a nodule spotted when I was in for something else. I was told this was...

Hi, I've been earmarked for partial thyroid removal after 2 inconclusive biopsie...

Coilybap

•3 years ago

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Best online site to get Cytomel

I used to be able to get Cytomel online- but I got ripped off a few times. Where can I get cytomel without a prescription?

I used to be able to get Cytomel online- but I got ripped off a few times. Where...

TanyaW

•3 years ago

3 Replies

How long does it take to raise TSH?

Following on from the below thread by diogenes, I'm wondering how if at all I can get my TSH back into the normal range. It's been in the 0.03-0.08 range for...

Following on from the below thread by diogenes, I'm wondering how if at all I ca...

Serendipitious

•3 years ago

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Hi. How long does it take for an increase in levo to work?

I’m on 137mg of levo. I increased to that amount from 125mg in late Nov ‘21. My blood work is good. However it took about 7 weeks to feel an improvement. I...

I’m on 137mg of levo. I increased to that amount from 125mg in late Nov ‘21. My ...

Apollo_Creed

•3 years ago

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How much do TSH, FT3, and FT4 values change in healthy subjects?

This paper (behind a paywall) shows the ongoing biological variation in thyroid hormone parameters in healthy subjects. It shows that such variations are...

This paper (behind a paywall) shows the ongoing biological variation in thyroi...

diogenes

Remembering•3 years ago

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Thyroid-S

I had to switch to Thyroid S 3.5 months ago because I can't source my usual NDT anymore. I felt terrible immediately. Fatigue much worse. I was hoping by now...

I had to switch to Thyroid S 3.5 months ago because I can't source my usual NDT ...

ExhaustedLee

•3 years ago

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Could I get some help with blood test results please

Hi everyone, sorry not been here for a while , but have been trying to deal with some health issues over the last few years . Have recently taken a blood test...

Hi everyone, sorry not been here for a while , but have been trying to deal wit...

Sweetpea1157

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Blood results & what do I tell my doctor?

Hi everyone. I've finally got some blood results that look more promising in terms of the fT3 and fT4 being in a better place through the range. The...

Hi everyone. I've finally got some blood results that look more promising in te...

jsy_girl

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Endocrinologist letter - what now?

My lovely GP reduced my Levothyroxine again because my T4 was still too high and, after I told him I was having lots of symptoms, he referred me to an...

My lovely GP reduced my Levothyroxine again because my T4 was still too high a...

Pinkcosmo

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Country Health

Has anyone here tried using them? If so I would appreciate your opinion please, seems they are working remotely. Doesit work well?

Has anyone here tried using them? If so I would appreciate your opinion please, ...

judybee

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Timing of my T3 Liothyronine before my blood test in 2 days

I have a blood test at 8am on Monday and am not sure of the best time to take my T3 today and tomorrow. For the last 6 weeks I’ve taken 75mcg Levo plus 5mcg...

I have a blood test at 8am on Monday and am not sure of the best time to take my...

Oakwood4321

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Without a thyroid, what medication works best?

I haven't had a thyroid since 2003, (thyroid cancer). Since then I have struggled to find the right medication that works for me. For the last 2 years I...

I haven't had a thyroid since 2003, (thyroid cancer). Since then I have struggl...

Margo

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Covid delay

I haven't had my meds checked for ages due to the covid situation. I feel like my legs have no strength and often feel light headed. Do you think this is...

I haven't had my meds checked for ages due to the covid situation. I feel like ...

Shenka

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Thyroid hormone resistance

If I have Thyroid hormone resistance at a cellular level, would my t3 and t4 be 'over range'?

If I have Thyroid hormone resistance at a cellular level, would my t3 and t4 be ...

cazlooks

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Foods causing insomnia

Not sure if this is related to my thyroid and gluten intolerance or not. I’ve recently become sensitive to paprika, chilli, in that even small amounts in my...

Not sure if this is related to my thyroid and gluten intolerance or not. I’ve re...

Lumpymom

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Help interpreting medichecks results please?

Looking some advice from the knowledgeable people of this forum please. My aunt, in her seventies, has recently received back her results from a thyroid...

Looking some advice from the knowledgeable people of this forum please. My aunt,...

Ariemai6

•3 years ago

5 Replies

HRT Evorel Conti.

I am 57 and have been on Tibolone 2.5 for 3 years and my recent bloods show: PROGESTERONE 0.5 nmol/L, TESTOSTERONE <0.4 nmol/L, PROLACTIN * 627 mIU/L, 17-Beta...

I am 57 and have been on Tibolone 2.5 for 3 years and my recent bloods show: PR...

WendyW1964

•3 years ago

12 Replies

More results

WOODY1989

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Underactive thyroid help please

Could someone give me their thoughts on these blood test results please. It appears my Vitamin D level is low, calcium level is a bit under and T3 is bang on...

Could someone give me their thoughts on these blood test results please. It appe...

WOODY1989

•3 years ago

61 Replies

How to reverse high antibodies?

Hi, I an unsure whether I can share my experience and what I am allowed to say. However, I went to a naturopath for 8 month and my antibodies went through the...

Hi, I an unsure whether I can share my experience and what I am allowed to say. ...

sasha_nico

•3 years ago

72 Replies

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Thyroid UK

All posts for February 2022

Help! Blood results give unexpected drop in % through range of Free T4, Free T3 and quite an increase in TSH

Very low body temperature?

Who will prescribe my medication after total thyroidectomy?

Armour price help

What does this mean?

Feeling hot after levothyroxine

Cholesterol Trending High / Graves and on Levo

Iodized or non iodized salt in hypothyroid ?

Naturthroid help

Calculator for working out FT4 and FT3 % through range

Best Thyroid Specialist Northern Ireland?

Best online site to get Cytomel

How long does it take to raise TSH?

Hi. How long does it take for an increase in levo to work?

How much do TSH, FT3, and FT4 values change in healthy subjects?

Thyroid-S

Could I get some help with blood test results please

Blood results & what do I tell my doctor?

Endocrinologist letter - what now?

Country Health

Timing of my T3 Liothyronine before my blood test in 2 days

Without a thyroid, what medication works best?

Covid delay

Thyroid hormone resistance

Foods causing insomnia

Help interpreting medichecks results please?

HRT Evorel Conti.

More results

Underactive thyroid help please

How to reverse high antibodies?

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