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Omega Blood Results

Hello 👋 I take Omega liquid supplement by Now from iHerb, 1.4g a day, high amounts of EPA and DHA. Had a complimentary test from LetsGetChecked and received...

Hello 👋 I take Omega liquid supplement by Now from iHerb, 1.4g a day, high amo...

Incoguto

•2 years ago

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Levothyroxine

I have been on 25mcg of levothyroxine for some time , after a recent blood test it was increased to 50 mcg.... I know it’s not a high dose , but I am...

I have been on 25mcg of levothyroxine for some time , after a recent blood test ...

Hillman51

•2 years ago

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Levo and fortified food and drinks

Hiya all, I've just started levothyroxine today. 25mcg starting dose, and my GP made it clear to not take vitamins or supplements within 4 hours of taking...

Hiya all, I've just started levothyroxine today. 25mcg starting dose, and my GP ...

TopsyFlop

•2 years ago

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Iron panel results - comments please

Attached is an image of my latest results - hopefully this is readable..? Would appreciate some advice...I'm currently supplementing 2 x Solgar Gentle Iron 2mg...

Attached is an image of my latest results - hopefully this is readable..? Would ...

Molly161018

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Posting blood 🩸 sample to Medichecks in this heat 😎

Hello there 👋 I’ve posted my bloods this morning to Medichecks in a priority post box I’m just worried if my blood 🩸 sample will be ok as post box isn’t...

Hello there 👋 I’ve posted my bloods this morning to Medichecks in a priority po...

Kisca

•2 years ago

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Good brand of Glucosamine

Hi all Can anyone recommend a good brand of Glucosamine? Thanks Linz

Lindsayf

•2 years ago

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Recommendations for private Bristol practitioners

I am considering using Dr Georgina Conwey to get a prescription of T3 as Bristol does not give T3 to new patients. Can anyone recommend her or anyone else? -...

I am considering using Dr Georgina Conwey to get a prescription of T3 as Bristol...

Mothebear

•2 years ago

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Fasting Blood test results June 21,22

D25 43.3 range (30.0-100.0) Folate 9.4 ( >3.0 ng) TSH 0.583 ( 0.450-4.50) T3 Total 105 ( 71-180) T3 free 2.6 ( 2.0-4.4) Ferritin 43 ( 15-150) No medication was...

D25 43.3 range (30.0-100.0) Folate 9.4 ( >3.0 ng) TSH 0.583 ( 0.450-4.50) T3 Tot...

Suzi_

•2 years ago

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When should i take magnesium on NDT?

Hi all I well aware of taking magnesium 4 hours after taking levothyroxine and NDT. My usual combo dose of levo and NDT was taken each morning....magnesium...

Hi all I well aware of taking magnesium 4 hours after taking levothyroxine and N...

DizzyD

•2 years ago

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Coming off levothyroxine

Hi sorry it’s my third post in a week but I had drs today to discuss high phosphorus and was worried about kidneys and parathyroid. He said my TSH is quite low...

Hi sorry it’s my third post in a week but I had drs today to discuss high phosph...

Cade83

•2 years ago

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thyroxine

I have muscle weekness in legs affecting my mobility , I think I am taking too much thyroxine

I have muscle weekness in legs affecting my mobility , I think I am taking too m...

potplants

•2 years ago

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Blood test advice

I am newly diagnosed graves and have begun seeing private consultant as I felt so bad and could not wait for nhs appointment which is still to come! Consultant...

I am newly diagnosed graves and have begun seeing private consultant as I felt s...

Meringue4

•2 years ago

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Dropping & Increasing Dose - Self-Inflicted Mess?

Hey everyone, I posted last week that I was going through what was probably a Hashimoto's flare. Quick recap: over the last 1.5 years I had titrated my way up...

Hey everyone, I posted last week that I was going through what was probably a Ha...

cam92

•2 years ago

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Graves' Ophthalmopathy in the Setting of Primary Hypothyroidism

I have heard a specialist ophthalmic nurse insist to a patient that Graves' Ophthalmopathy only occurs in hyperthyroidism. Whilst a full review article...

I have heard a specialist ophthalmic nurse insist to a patient that Graves' Opht...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

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The Clinical Value of Thyroid Hormone Levels and Correlation with Severity of Liver Cirrhosis

For goodness sake, medical folk, wake up to testing FT3! Liver specialists are now added to the numerous other non-endocrinologists who have seen a positive...

For goodness sake, medical folk, wake up to testing FT3! Liver specialists are ...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

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Mild or Severe?

Hi, I have Graves Disease and my overactive thyroid has returned...my tsh is 0.01 and t4 is 3.5. Just wondering if that's mild or severe? Really not sure....

Hi, I have Graves Disease and my overactive thyroid has returned...my tsh is 0....

Clara18

•2 years ago

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Foods/drinks that disrupt Levo dosing

The only two items I can see research done to confirm that when ingested close to Levo dosing cause issues with taking Levo are dairy/milk/caffeine or coffee....

The only two items I can see research done to confirm that when ingested close t...

Danielj1

•2 years ago

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Can someone give me some advice please

I was diagnosed with postpartum thyroiditis hyper in November 2021 I wasn’t medicated my levels have been normal for months after but I’m still experiencing...

I was diagnosed with postpartum thyroiditis hyper in November 2021 I wasn’t medi...

Stacey1991x

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Blood test advice for NHS endocrinologist appointment

Hi All I posted a couple of months ago after getting private bloods back. I have now got an appointment with nhs endocrinologist so have had bloods done by...

Hi All I posted a couple of months ago after getting private bloods back. I have...

BiscuitBaby

•2 years ago

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referral to NHS endo

Hi everyone I have a question... I asked for a referral to an NHS endocrinologist about 18 months ago, and was told that as my TSH had crept into range I...

Hi everyone I have a question... I asked for a referral to an NHS endocrinologis...

malohant

•2 years ago

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Medication blood testing list

Hello Getting a bit tierd of the GP saying.blood tests are normal...the probed and found my cholesterol was high. Is there a list of Normal range results for...

Hello Getting a bit tierd of the GP saying.blood tests are normal...the probed a...

Seratonia

•2 years ago

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Postpartum thyroiditis diagnosed December 21 levels Normal still getting symptoms 8 months after normal lab results any help or suggestions

I was diagnosed with postpartum thyroiditis hyper in November 2021 I wasn’t medicated my levels have been normal for months after but I’m still experiencing...

I was diagnosed with postpartum thyroiditis hyper in November 2021 I wasn’t medi...

Stacey1991x

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Advice on Medication please

Hi, I have had an under active thyroid now for 15 years, I am on 175mg Levothyroxine. If I go lower than that my symptoms get worse, cold hands, foggy...

Hi, I have had an under active thyroid now for 15 years, I am on 175mg Levot...

Heatherbells75

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Got my new results in

I’ve got my new results in I really need to ring the doctors I think I need an increase like I’ve been telling them for months and my consultant been feeling...

I’ve got my new results in I really need to ring the doctors I think I need an i...

TurkeY787

•2 years ago

16 Replies

HRT/Perimenopause and Thyroxine advice

I had my thyroid removed about three years ago due to Graves Disease and have been just about managing my thyroxine dose since then. I’m in my early 40 s and...

I had my thyroid removed about three years ago due to Graves Disease and have be...

Trying-To-Juggle

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Breathless

Anyone else have low heart rate and very short of breath one or two days a week with under active thyroid xx I seen to have two bad days a week it feels like I...

Anyone else have low heart rate and very short of breath one or two days a week ...

Tammy40-

•2 years ago

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New lab results and antibodies tested.

I just got my labs back after being on namebrand synthroid for a month. I requested to go up a dose to see if my tsh would get below 1, but they wanted me to...

I just got my labs back after being on namebrand synthroid for a month. I reques...

spookyscaryskeletons

•2 years ago

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Mercury/Advanz pharma liothyronine

My prescription states I must have Mercury liothyronine and this has worked well for years. Lately Boots have said they can’t get Mercury, so I asked them to...

My prescription states I must have Mercury liothyronine and this has worked well...

beh1

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Metformin and reduced vitamin B12 levels: new advice for monitoring patients at risk

Update to the MHRA's view on Metformin and B12: Metformin and reduced vitamin B12 levels: new advice for monitoring patients at risk Decreased...

Update to the MHRA's view on Metformin and B12: Metformin and reduced vitamin...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

8 Replies

T3 and weight loss

Hi. I keep reading about T3 levels effect weight and if your T3 levels aren't in a correct spot than you gain weight. I was told by my naturopathic doctor...

Hi. I keep reading about T3 levels effect weight and if your T3 levels aren't ...

Clara2017

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for June 2022

Omega Blood Results

Levothyroxine

Levo and fortified food and drinks

Iron panel results - comments please

Posting blood 🩸 sample to Medichecks in this heat 😎

Good brand of Glucosamine

Recommendations for private Bristol practitioners

Fasting Blood test results June 21,22

When should i take magnesium on NDT?

Coming off levothyroxine

thyroxine

Blood test advice

Dropping & Increasing Dose - Self-Inflicted Mess?

Graves' Ophthalmopathy in the Setting of Primary Hypothyroidism

The Clinical Value of Thyroid Hormone Levels and Correlation with Severity of Liver Cirrhosis

Mild or Severe?

Foods/drinks that disrupt Levo dosing

Can someone give me some advice please

Blood test advice for NHS endocrinologist appointment

referral to NHS endo

Medication blood testing list

Postpartum thyroiditis diagnosed December 21 levels Normal still getting symptoms 8 months after normal lab results any help or suggestions

Advice on Medication please

Got my new results in

HRT/Perimenopause and Thyroxine advice

Breathless

New lab results and antibodies tested.

Mercury/Advanz pharma liothyronine

Metformin and reduced vitamin B12 levels: new advice for monitoring patients at risk

T3 and weight loss

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