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T3 messing up results

Hi,not sure how to move forward,am currently on 100 levo at my request,also take 12.5 T3,does taking the T3 mess up the T4 result, as feel I need more levo,buy...

Hi,not sure how to move forward,am currently on 100 levo at my request,also take...

Joad467

•3 years ago

42 Replies

Thyroidectomy

Some 8 weeks ago I had a total thyroidectomy as a result of an enlarged nodule pressing against my windpipe so I was advised to have my thyroid removed to...

Some 8 weeks ago I had a total thyroidectomy as a result of an enlarged nodule p...

Aniela

•3 years ago

13 Replies

How slow and how long?

My back story, which some of you might recall; In 1994 prescribed Cytomel by my then psychiatrist, as I had depression, was cold, constipated, weight gain and...

My back story, which some of you might recall; In 1994 prescribed Cytomel by my ...

experimental1

•3 years ago

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Changing medication

I don't know how f anyone can advise but I recently changed from 50mcg Teva to Accord Northstar. After a week I've started getting pins and needles in hands...

I don't know how f anyone can advise but I recently changed from 50mcg Teva to A...

angie-2020

•3 years ago

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Combination T4/t3 therapy discussed

I can't remember if I've already posted this, but if not here the paper is - available, Current Medical Research and Opinion Volume 37, 2021 - Issue...

I can't remember if I've already posted this, but if not here the paper is - ava...

diogenes

Remembering•3 years ago

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Blood test for calcium

I was reading the 'Supplement timing' post which appeared in my daily e-mail this morning and one of the replies from greygoose raised a good point. In the...

I was reading the 'Supplement timing' post which appeared in my daily e-mail thi...

SarahBa

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Tyrosine

Can anyone tell me the difference between Tyrosine and Tyrosint ? Thank you

jand123

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Hypothyroidism is prevalent among adult women with chronic lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)

A very recent paper with a potentially important indicator of hypothyroidism. My conclusion is that chronic LUTS should automatically be given a full thyroid...

A very recent paper with a potentially important indicator of hypothyroidism. ...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

22 Replies

What test to ask for?

Hopefully this won't sound too much like a rant. My GP referred me to a new endo because I felt like I was getting no support from my previous endo. But when i...

Hopefully this won't sound too much like a rant. My GP referred me to a new endo...

Lisaannette

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Hashimotos and dry hair

Can having hashimotos cause dry breaking hair? Mine just seems to keep getting dryer and more hair breaking off over the years. I can't find anything to...

Can having hashimotos cause dry breaking hair? Mine just seems to keep getting d...

Macey2009

•3 years ago

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Delivering into the Mounting Evidence of a Probable Link between Maternal Hypothyroidism and Breech Presentation at Term

Looks like the link between hypothyroidism and breech birth is firming up - but still not understood. If you are interested, I recommend reading this in...

Looks like the link between hypothyroidism and breech birth is firming up - but ...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

18 Replies

Back to square one ….

I’m on 75 mcg Eltroxin and 12.5 mcg T3. I’m supplementing with B complex, B12 and vitamin D. I’m due to increase T3 again on Monday (two weeks after the last...

I’m on 75 mcg Eltroxin and 12.5 mcg T3. I’m supplementing with B complex, B12 an...

AppleOrchard

•3 years ago

67 Replies

Little confused by lab results

Hello smart thyroid peeps, I follow a lot of the questions on here. So I requested some tests that you all recommend, but my doc never mentions, (I’m in the...

Hello smart thyroid peeps, I follow a lot of the questions on here. So I request...

Chett

•3 years ago

97 Replies

Supplement timing

Hey just wanted to check in on timing the following supplements and if you would add any others in or increase the amount. I take 150mg of Levothyroxine in...

Hey just wanted to check in on timing the following supplements and if you would...

Flowerpot108

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Normal tsh Low T4

Hi guys! I have always had a bit of an odd thyroid tbh. It’s done what I’m told it cant, but there you go. Years ago I remember just before going into surgery...

Hi guys! I have always had a bit of an odd thyroid tbh. It’s done what I’m told...

Galjibba

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Thyroid test results

Hello everybody. I want to seek help. I am a 67 year old male. Pls guide me. Here's my latest test report results- T3 Total- 0.87 T4- Total- 5.88 TSH- 5.09...

Hello everybody. I want to seek help. I am a 67 year old male. Pls guide me. He...

goodspirit

•3 years ago

7 Replies

(Off topic) Probiotic formula recommendations?

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a truly effective probiotic formula? I've had a secondary infection following covid and had to take some...

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a truly effective probiotic formula? ...

RedSonja

•3 years ago

41 Replies

Is anyone able to help with my mum’s labs please

Hello all, She has Hashimoto’s which is well managed on glandulars and she feels well. Her thyroid labs are a little on the low side this time because she...

Hello all, She has Hashimoto’s which is well managed on glandulars and she feels...

musicaljune

•3 years ago

32 Replies

Advice re inconsistent and above range FT4 please.

Apologies in advance for long post. GP made me have annual review blood test 21/12/21. Test was done at 8.20am, 24 hours after last dose of levo (150 mcg) and...

Apologies in advance for long post. GP made me have annual review blood test 21/...

grumpyold

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Patient Advocacy in the UK

In a current post, contacting a patient advocate seems a sensible route....

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

10 Replies

Thyroid test results white blood cells

I was wondering why when i have blood test for thyroid levels done white blood cells aren't checked as well ?

I was wondering why when i have blood test for thyroid levels done white blood c...

frankmac

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Advice on the efficacy of going gluten-free

Hi there I have been gluten free for over a month and I don’t think it’s doing anything for me. Same aches and pains. Same tiredness and brain fog. Same skin...

Hi there I have been gluten free for over a month and I don’t think it’s doing a...

Eimear78

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Unipharma t3 source needed

Been using these for years and like others my source is suddenly gone; can anyone pm me with a reliable uk source please - thank you

Been using these for years and like others my source is suddenly gone; can anyon...

Helcatamy

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Heart Problems Or Thyroid problems?

I've been on Levothyroxine, hypothyroid for 8 years. 50mcg has served me well for years-was raised to 75mcg initiallyr and had terrible panic/nose bleed/high...

I've been on Levothyroxine, hypothyroid for 8 years. 50mcg has served me well fo...

celticlady

•3 years ago

9 Replies

How to split tirosint and t3 properly

I have finally been able to source tirosint and compounded t3 in the uk!! I am going on 50mg of tirosint and 11mg t3. However I am not sure how to split this...

I have finally been able to source tirosint and compounded t3 in the uk!! I am g...

Ajva

•3 years ago

29 Replies

Skin Flare Ups

All my life I’ve had problem free skin especially on my face, basically thin skin which tans easily! Recently I have had sudden skin flare ups on my cheeks...

All my life I’ve had problem free skin especially on my face, basically thin ski...

Levo50

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Recommended blood tests for thyroid please

Hi, can anyone recommend a private blood test company for testing thyroid markers including antibodies? I have used Blue Horizon previously, just wondering if...

Hi, can anyone recommend a private blood test company for testing thyroid marker...

NaomiMay

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Recommendations

Does anyone have experience of using the Thyroid Clinic in Bristol, and a consultation with Dr Georgina Conway?

Does anyone have experience of using the Thyroid Clinic in Bristol, and a consul...

MD49

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Levothyroxine w/losartan

Raised levothyroxine from 100mg to 112mg now blood pressure is elevated even tho I take 25 mg losartan

Raised levothyroxine from 100mg to 112mg now blood pressure is elevated even tho...

bingobingo

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Levothyroxine dose

I made a mistake with my dosage box and accidentally took four days of 200mcg Levothyroxine instead of 100mcg about 6 weeks ago. Will this affect thyroid...

I made a mistake with my dosage box and accidentally took four days of 200mcg Le...

grace1946

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

Thyroid UK

All posts for March 2022

T3 messing up results

Thyroidectomy

How slow and how long?

Changing medication

Combination T4/t3 therapy discussed

Blood test for calcium

Tyrosine

Hypothyroidism is prevalent among adult women with chronic lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)

What test to ask for?

Hashimotos and dry hair

Delivering into the Mounting Evidence of a Probable Link between Maternal Hypothyroidism and Breech Presentation at Term

Back to square one ….

Little confused by lab results

Supplement timing

Normal tsh Low T4

Thyroid test results

(Off topic) Probiotic formula recommendations?

Is anyone able to help with my mum’s labs please

Advice re inconsistent and above range FT4 please.

Patient Advocacy in the UK

Thyroid test results white blood cells

Advice on the efficacy of going gluten-free

Unipharma t3 source needed

Heart Problems Or Thyroid problems?

How to split tirosint and t3 properly

Skin Flare Ups

Recommended blood tests for thyroid please

Recommendations

Levothyroxine w/losartan

Levothyroxine dose

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