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TSH levels and dose adjustments

Hello, I know I've probably been told this before but I can't remember - sorry. When taking T3 and T4 should Endo be determining doses by looking at TSH? Is...

Hello, I know I've probably been told this before but I can't remember - sorry. ...

Handsome14

•2 years ago

30 Replies

Need to fast before bloods?

Hi all My Dad (71) is having an MOT next week and having full bloods done including Thyroid. He is having his MOT at 10am and I wondered if he needs to fast...

Hi all My Dad (71) is having an MOT next week and having full bloods done inclu...

Lindsayf

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Prescription from private endo

I saw a private endo yesterday and he said I should continue taking 100mcg levo but split the 20mcg liothyronine in 2. I cannot do that with what I’m currently...

I saw a private endo yesterday and he said I should continue taking 100mcg levo ...

Alex_p

•2 years ago

21 Replies

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My ongoing thyroid …

Hi guys. Hope all are well… or as well as can be expected. Had a video call yesterday from my endo to discuss my apparent surgery ! I’d already told him on...

Hi guys. Hope all are well… or as well as can be expected. Had a video call y...

Billyboy2u

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Levo reduction and joint pain

I’m quite new here and haven’t worked out how to search previous post so please forgive me if I’m repeating. I had my thyroid removed 6 months ago and my endo...

I’m quite new here and haven’t worked out how to search previous post so please ...

Jacarilla

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Help with private blood test

So here are my results from a few weeks ago. I tested in the morning only 9 hours after my NDT dose at 10.30pm, but held off on my morning dose until after the...

So here are my results from a few weeks ago. I tested in the morning only 9 hour...

Boon79

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Can someone help me with my results please thankyou and some advice

Can someone help with my results please the results in red are private thyroid panel in December showing hyperthyroid I have always been hypothyroid but never...

Can someone help with my results please the results in red are private thyroid p...

Stacey1991x

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Anti body Advice

I’ve just received my medical records and have found out my anti body levels,from a letter,from the endocrinologist to my gp from when I was first diagnosed...

I’ve just received my medical records and have found out my anti body levels,fro...

PrincessAnnie

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Fluoride in water

I sent a letter to my MP about the proposal by the government to add fluoride to this country's water to prevent tooth decay and mentioned that it is supposed...

I sent a letter to my MP about the proposal by the government to add fluoride to...

Guineapiggy

•2 years ago

28 Replies

I do not like my endocrine doctor!

Today I had a face to face appointment with my endocrine Dr. It’s the second time I’ve felt with him now and it’s not gone well. I had bloods taken pre...

Today I had a face to face appointment with my endocrine Dr. It’s the second tim...

Robski501

•2 years ago

32 Replies

Levothyroxine suppliers

Hi Can someone please private message me where I can get Levothyroxine online. Many thanks.

Hi Can someone please private message me where I can get Levothyroxine online. M...

lucylocks

•2 years ago

1 Reply

results

Have had theses results done with medicheck, do I need to be taking iron and vit d as it says my levels are normal? Any advice on other results. Thanks x

Have had theses results done with medicheck, do I need to be taking iron and vit...

shaz35

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Just picked up so called 'medical notes'. I'm done.

I wouldn't know where to start with this. I can only say that I have NO chance of medical help- now or in the future. I think it best to move over to the PTSD...

I wouldn't know where to start with this. I can only say that I have NO chance o...

Jenny583

•2 years ago

20 Replies

New GP agreed to trial extra 25 mcg of T4 - advice urgently needed please (heart palpitations, sweating but good digestion?)

Hello everyone, I hope you're all in good health. Thank you all so much for your advice, guidance and help so far it is so heartfelt! Following on from my...

Hello everyone, I hope you're all in good health. Thank you all so much for your...

Hanna_josef

•2 years ago

47 Replies

Graves and Stress

Hello it's me again! So I was feeling okay up until last week and Saturday morning we had to rush our 11 y/o dog to the emergency vets because he took a...

Hello it's me again! So I was feeling okay up until last week and Saturday morni...

Shaf3938

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Short Synacthen Test

My NHS endo has just offered me an SST. I've read a few posts on here which indicate that unless you have Addisons, it's not a particularly useful test. Is...

My NHS endo has just offered me an SST. I've read a few posts on here which ind...

Jamima

•2 years ago

60 Replies

Help with finger prick

Hi guys I think I read somewhere here helpful tops to extract blood on a finger prick test ? I have tried looking thro posts but can’t find it ! Thanks

Hi guys I think I read somewhere here helpful tops to extract blood on a finger ...

Nutty56

•2 years ago

2 Replies

? Hashimotos and ? Hypothyroid problems despite normal tsh.

Hi again! Thanks for lots of help so far! My gp tested my thyroid function tests but I’m going to ask if they did my t4 and t3 after getting advise here....

Hi again! Thanks for lots of help so far! My gp tested my thyroid function test...

Ally7

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Advice requested re. test results

Hello I have received good advice here on vitamin supplementation so I ask for your advice once more. Recent blood results below. Levothyroxine only @...

Hello I have received good advice here on vitamin supplementation so I ask for y...

Will_blue

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Valaciclovir Antiviral Medication

Hi, has anyone heard of this med or taken it in the past that could share their experience please? Are there any pros and cons? They seem to have awful side...

Hi, has anyone heard of this med or taken it in the past that could share their ...

Capri2020

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Difficulty swallowing

Hi, I've had a feeling as though I have a lump in my throat in the sternum area and constantly feel the need to clear my throat. Could this be related to my...

Hi, I've had a feeling as though I have a lump in my throat in the sternum area ...

scool

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Would T3 help me? Ferritin boost? Comments welcome

Hi all. I made an earlier post saying I was wondering if some T3 would help me. I have some new blood results, see below. I have Hashimotos, first diagnosed...

Hi all. I made an earlier post saying I was wondering if some T3 would help me. ...

Girtonian

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Graves Disease

I was diagnosed with Graves 2 years ago and was successfully treated with Carbimazole. Edicrologist has now advised me to stop taking it(was only on 5mg for...

I was diagnosed with Graves 2 years ago and was successfully treated with Carbim...

Boaby

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Sigh.

Finally got a T3 test from my GP. I had a difficult appt explaining to a professional why I'd like FT3, not TT3. The results (after she knocked down my Levo...

Finally got a T3 test from my GP. I had a difficult appt explaining to a profess...

Blobby1234

•2 years ago

13 Replies

T3 medication.

Hi , could anyone PM me advice / reference to the purchase of T3 .

Harlech

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Goitre op.

Just watched Kate Garroway’s programme - Your Body Uncovered - they are following two ladies, one who is having her gall bladder removed by keyhole surgery...

Just watched Kate Garroway’s programme - Your Body Uncovered - they are followi...

Fruitandnutcase

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Feeling tired

Help please,l feel tired every time l am taking Levo 25mg every day. Since taking this medication l feel cold and my skin is itching. These are my latest...

Help please,l feel tired every time l am taking Levo 25mg every day. Since takin...

Dan5795

•2 years ago

25 Replies

high tsh

Why is tsh 14.1 even taking 175mg thyroxine?

bingobingo

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Finally got blood results (kindof)

Had an 'accident' with my Email App and deleted every, single email! Perhaps it's for the best except, the new email package also lost my email address! But...

Had an 'accident' with my Email App and deleted every, single email! Perhaps it'...

Mlinde

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Help with my thyroid labs

Hi all. I had hashimoto and on Levo 87.5 for years now. These days I am always cold, had no energy and no matter how much hours I slept, I need more after an...

Hi all. I had hashimoto and on Levo 87.5 for years now. These days I am always ...

Meriam881

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for March 2022

TSH levels and dose adjustments

Need to fast before bloods?

Prescription from private endo

My ongoing thyroid …

Levo reduction and joint pain

Help with private blood test

Can someone help me with my results please thankyou and some advice

Anti body Advice

Fluoride in water

I do not like my endocrine doctor!

Levothyroxine suppliers

results

Just picked up so called 'medical notes'. I'm done.

New GP agreed to trial extra 25 mcg of T4 - advice urgently needed please (heart palpitations, sweating but good digestion?)

Graves and Stress

Short Synacthen Test

Help with finger prick

? Hashimotos and ? Hypothyroid problems despite normal tsh.

Advice requested re. test results

Valaciclovir Antiviral Medication

Difficulty swallowing

Would T3 help me? Ferritin boost? Comments welcome

Graves Disease

Sigh.

T3 medication.

Goitre op.

Feeling tired

high tsh

Finally got blood results (kindof)

Help with my thyroid labs

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