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Cholesterol and hypothyroidism

I was wondering if there is any relationship between these, had mine checked they aren’t like really bad but my HDL is a bit low and my total cholesterol is a...

I was wondering if there is any relationship between these, had mine checked the...

Dshadzz07

•2 years ago

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Blood test

I’m having t3, t4 and tsh test at 8.30 am on Friday. I’m on t3 and t4 so when should I have my last dose? Also can I eat before? X

I’m having t3, t4 and tsh test at 8.30 am on Friday. I’m on t3 and t4 so when sh...

Runner25

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Recent levels

Hello, When I got my diagnoses my levels were TSH 0.01 (0.3-4.2) T4 24.7 (9–19) I’ve been on 20mg of Carbimazole a day since then and new levels are TSH...

Hello, When I got my diagnoses my levels were TSH 0.01 (0.3-4.2) T4 24.7 (9–19)...

Pjd94

•2 years ago

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Would someone check my levels please.

Hello all. Would someone please check these levels for me. I feel a lot lot better than I was perviously when just on the t4. I know they are in normal range...

Hello all. Would someone please check these levels for me. I feel a lot lot bet...

redjay999

•2 years ago

4 Replies

New blood results 🤦‍♀️

Hi everyone ❤️ So to recap on my last post: gp along with endo reduced my T3 from 40mg to 30mg...on these results ( TSH.. 0.05)..( T3.. 6.6) results after 8wk...

Hi everyone ❤️ So to recap on my last post: gp along with endo reduced my T3 fro...

birkie

•2 years ago

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Breed distributions for diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism in Norwegian dogs

How unusual - a Plain English summary is included! I know we are primarily about human thyroid issues, but this will be of interest to a considerable number...

How unusual - a Plain English summary is included! I know we are primarily abou...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

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Paracetamol and Levothyroxene.

Can you tell me how far apart paracetamol should be taken from levothyroxene. Thank you

Can you tell me how far apart paracetamol should be taken from levothyroxene. T...

carnation

•2 years ago

3 Replies

change my prescription

Can anyone tell me if there is a difference between L-Thyroxine (Synthroid) Tabs and just LevoThyroxine pills my express scripts changed my med's to the...

Can anyone tell me if there is a difference between L-Thyroxine (Synthroid) Tab...

Nahant

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Teva and dry mouth

I’ve written here before about the dry mouth I’ve had since just before Christmas. And about all the many tests and scans I’ve had in that time, all of which...

I’ve written here before about the dry mouth I’ve had since just before Christma...

HowNowWhatNow

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Thyroxine

I have been on 75mg thyroxine for 11 years. My levels are in the normal range. I do not like the side effects eg nausea, palpitations and acid reflux etc. I...

I have been on 75mg thyroxine for 11 years. My levels are in the normal range. I...

Cat-222

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Help with interpreting Thyroid results

Good morning all! I have just gotten some recent thyroid results and I would really appreciate any help on understanding them better. I tend to get...

Good morning all! I have just gotten some recent thyroid results and I would re...

Teac

•2 years ago

7 Replies

HELP!!

From invaluable advice given to me and other members, and articles referenced, I have gleaned the following:Autonomous nodules can be T3 secreting and take...

From invaluable advice given to me and other members, and articles referenced, I...

Wua13262348

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Blood tests

So sorry haven't been on here more, thing is been very tired, very lethargic and more, can't remember. Saw a lovely GP end of November 21 who asked if I would...

So sorry haven't been on here more, thing is been very tired, very lethargic and...

Cogsat123

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Palpitations

Been having palpitations on and off for a year I have an innocuous heart murmur but ECHO and ECG normal.Finally had my T3 and T4 level bloods tested today pre...

Been having palpitations on and off for a year I have an innocuous heart murmur ...

davina70

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Cleared the Slate and Started Over

I felt like I was spinning my wheels, so I basically cleared the slate and I am starting all over. I went through surgical menopause in my early 40s and now I...

I felt like I was spinning my wheels, so I basically cleared the slate and I am ...

Trina64

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Latest results not all but some

TSH 5.3 mu/L T4 19.8 pmol/L no T3 as yet,,,, PTH 5.5 pmol/L serum calcium 2.29mmol/L, no Vit D result yet, that TSH can't be right can it? Just...

TSH 5.3 mu/L T4 19.8 pmol/L no T3 as yet,,,, PTH 5.5 pmol/L serum calcium...

Polo22

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Do I need k2 now I've been prescribed D3?

Hi everyone. Just had an appointnent to discuss blood test results with my gp. He has prescribed me D3 loading dose of 50,000iu, one tablet a week for 6 weeks,...

Hi everyone. Just had an appointnent to discuss blood test results with my gp. H...

Harribear

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Adrenal insufficiency

Does anyone with this condition suffer with diarrhea

bowler

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Has anyone experienced achy bones, muscles or dizziness while on Levothyroxine?

Just started on Levothyroxine a few weeks ago. I have had increasing problems with dizziness and achy bones and muscles. Has anyone else experienced these...

Just started on Levothyroxine a few weeks ago. I have had increasing problems w...

Annkapp

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Dr Vanderpump?

Hello, after enquiring about seeing Professor Shern Chew, he's recommended I see his colleague Dr Vanderpump. https://www.markvanderpump.co.uk/ Can anyone give...

Hello, after enquiring about seeing Professor Shern Chew, he's recommended I see...

Kitty1watson

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Is this normal (long and weird)

I just increased my levo after Endo authorized it on my appt last Thursday I went from (100mcg to 125mcg) with (10mcg Cytomel). Instead of doing what I have...

I just increased my levo after Endo authorized it on my appt last Thursday I wen...

Batty1

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Has anyone cracked the code? How to loose weight??

Still trying to get things under control.. But how DO we loose weight as Hypothyroid? - Should we stay away from certain types of exercise? (Cardio, weights,...

Still trying to get things under control.. But how DO we loose weight as Hypothy...

OudMood

•2 years ago

54 Replies

Just thought it interesting

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/974330?sso=true&impID=4268638&uac=370355CN&src=wnl_recnlnew5_ous_220523_MSCPEDIT_ if it works

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/974330?sso=true&impID=4268638&uac=370355CN&...

Polo22

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Diet for Hashimotos

Does anyone have any advise on what diet can help reduce antibody levels? Ive tried low histamine diet but this is very restrictive.

Does anyone have any advise on what diet can help reduce antibody levels? Ive tr...

Petrahorse

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Extremely low TSH with normal FT3 and FT4

Hi After being hyper my TSH is now below 0.05 mU/kl (LLow), yet my FT3 is only 5.3 pmol/l and my FT4 is only 13.7 pmol/l; my TRAb is also below 1? I don’t...

Hi After being hyper my TSH is now below 0.05 mU/kl (LLow), yet my FT3 is only 5...

binneyc29

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Weight loss and test results

I am not sure how to add to my previous post about this - adding photo . I take Levothyroxine 100 micro grams

I am not sure how to add to my previous post about this - adding photo . I take ...

Etch43

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Test results and weight loss

My recent blood test results are serum TSH level 0.22ml/UL Serum FreeT4 level 25.8 pmol/L I am slightly anaemic, too Would these levels cause weight loss as...

My recent blood test results are serum TSH level 0.22ml/UL Serum FreeT4 level ...

Etch43

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Is there an optimal way of taking T3 and Levothyroxine? Should they be taken separately?

I was recently told by an acquaintance that Levo and T3 should not be taken together. Is this true and if so what is the optimal way of taking T3 as well as...

I was recently told by an acquaintance that Levo and T3 should not be taken toge...

Arkenstone

•2 years ago

4 Replies

How long to feel effects of NDT?

I’ve recently had an appointment with a consultant who finally diagnosed hashimotos and also confirmed my thyroid is still slightly enlarged. Also that my t3...

I’ve recently had an appointment with a consultant who finally diagnosed hashimo...

Bellsonit

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Newbie - resources request

Hello. Newbie to the group and glad to be here. Have been living overseas and now returning to the UK. I wonder if anyone can recommend a functional doctor...

Hello. Newbie to the group and glad to be here. Have been living overseas and ...

Razzmatic

•2 years ago

1 Reply

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Thyroid UK

All posts for May 2022

Cholesterol and hypothyroidism

Blood test

Recent levels

Would someone check my levels please.

New blood results 🤦‍♀️

Breed distributions for diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism in Norwegian dogs

Paracetamol and Levothyroxene.

change my prescription

Teva and dry mouth

Thyroxine

Help with interpreting Thyroid results

HELP!!

Blood tests

Palpitations

Cleared the Slate and Started Over

Latest results not all but some

Do I need k2 now I've been prescribed D3?

Adrenal insufficiency

Has anyone experienced achy bones, muscles or dizziness while on Levothyroxine?

Dr Vanderpump?

Is this normal (long and weird)

Has anyone cracked the code? How to loose weight??

Just thought it interesting

Diet for Hashimotos

Extremely low TSH with normal FT3 and FT4

Weight loss and test results

Test results and weight loss

Is there an optimal way of taking T3 and Levothyroxine? Should they be taken separately?

How long to feel effects of NDT?

Newbie - resources request

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