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Oral Questions by Lord Hunt and Lord Borwick and others

Lord Hunt and Lord Borwick asked pertinent questions in the House of Lords on Wednesday 6th July 2022, with further questions from Baroness Wheeler, Lord...

Lord Hunt and Lord Borwick asked pertinent questions in the House of Lords on We...

lynmynott

Partner•2 years ago

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To teva or not to teva? that is the question

My gp has agreed to give me some levo so that I can experiment with combining t4 and ndt. It’s arrived today and the brand is teva -its 25mcg. I’ve read many...

My gp has agreed to give me some levo so that I can experiment with combining t4...

Mazes

•2 years ago

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The Weirdest Endo Appointment Ever ( with a positive ending!)!

This morning I had the strangest ever appointment with my endocrinologist. Before I tell you what happened, I need to give a little bit of background around my...

This morning I had the strangest ever appointment with my endocrinologist. Befor...

Fluffysheep

•2 years ago

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Endo in Leeds

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Mellania

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Low iron levels

My doctor has advised me that my iron level is on the low side of the normal range. Should I take iron supplements to boost it as my doctor is happy to leave...

My doctor has advised me that my iron level is on the low side of the normal ran...

Maggiv

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Excising of thyroid

This is just passing on what a doctor has told me. In surgical thyroidectomy, it is quite often the case that a small portion of the thyroid is left, and...

This is just passing on what a doctor has told me. In surgical thyroidectomy, it...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

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Family planning and treatment options (Graves)

I am planning on trying to get pregnant in the next year or so. I don't know if I should have permeant treatment (Radioactive Iodine (RAI) or surgery) or...

I am planning on trying to get pregnant in the next year or so. I don't know if...

TrashPanda31

•2 years ago

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T3 endo views ,, research to counter?

Hello. It might not help but endo suggested that t3 (alone or even with t4) might cause heart problems, hair loss etc etc , and atrophy the thryroid so it...

Hello. It might not help but endo suggested that t3 (alone or even with t4) mig...

lauriegraham

•2 years ago

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History of hypothyroidism treatment

Is anyone on the forum aware of a robustly researched resume about the history of treatment of hypothyroidism from 1600s onwards?

Is anyone on the forum aware of a robustly researched resume about the history o...

bikebabe

•2 years ago

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Raised Ferritin, should I be concerned.

Hi I've had two over range ferritin results in 2.5 weeks, one on June 13 my ferritin was 160 ( range 13-150) the one on 29 June was 163. I had to have bloods...

Hi I've had two over range ferritin results in 2.5 weeks, one on June 13 my ferr...

Sparklingsunshine

•2 years ago

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Help please!!

Hello, These are my latest results: TSH- 9.88 Free T3- 3.7 Free T4- 13.9 What do they mean? Thank you

Hello, These are my latest results: TSH- 9.88 Free T3- 3.7 Free T4- 13.9 What d...

Florah

•2 years ago

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Insomnia

Hi, I just started low doses of Levothyroxine last week, 25mg per day. And since then my insomnia has returned to the point where I only managed 2 hours sleep...

Hi, I just started low doses of Levothyroxine last week, 25mg per day. And since...

Specky1981

•2 years ago

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Don’t want to take levothyroxine

hi all. This is my first post. I’ve been advised to take levothyroxine a few months ago but I couldn’t stand it. I felt like knead losing my hair and the pains...

hi all. This is my first post. I’ve been advised to take levothyroxine a few mon...

Sppr

•2 years ago

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PULSE PRESSURE ~ how they used to check for overmedication before blood tests.

I copied this from a reply i found somewhere on this forum a long while ago , i don't know who originally wrote it now, sorry , but it's a very useful bit of...

I copied this from a reply i found somewhere on this forum a long while ago , ...

tattybogle

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Hypothyroidism & Dementia

I was already aware of a link between hearing loss and dementia. However if this research is to be believed (and it will need scrutiny) it may cause anxiety...

I was already aware of a link between hearing loss and dementia. However if this...

bikebabe

•2 years ago

38 Replies

Recently diagnosed (Yesterday) advice sought please

Hi all I’ve picked up a few threads and you all seem super helpful which is great. I am obviously slight nervous as a 42 year old man who is generally healthy...

Hi all I’ve picked up a few threads and you all seem super helpful which is grea...

ChrisW2609

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Iron levels

I was reading one of radd's posts explaining the relationship between iron deficiency and palpitations and decided to look at my recent results. I was...

I was reading one of radd's posts explaining the relationship between iron defic...

Pearlteapot

•2 years ago

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Opinions please - Dr wants to reduce dose

After discussion with my Dr about a year ago, we agreed to increase Thyroxine dose in the hope of shifting some stubborn weight! Along with other symptoms of...

After discussion with my Dr about a year ago, we agreed to increase Thyroxine do...

ElephantShoes

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Thyroid Peroxidase Ab Test results

Recent Thyroid Peroxidase Ab Results 44.43 Range is 0-5.9 but TSH within range (3.9). Does this mean I have sub clinical under active thyroid, and am I likely...

Recent Thyroid Peroxidase Ab Results 44.43 Range is 0-5.9 but TSH within range (...

Macp17

•2 years ago

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Overwhelmed - graves

Hi Just needed to write - just had a meltdown uncontrollable crying husband managed to calm me down. I started thinking about what condition I actually have,...

Hi Just needed to write - just had a meltdown uncontrollable crying husband mana...

SamB22

•2 years ago

37 Replies

Methylprednisolone and prednisolone

Do both come in pill form? What is the major difference? Having some confusion between my Dr and the pharmacist

Do both come in pill form? What is the major difference? Having some confusion b...

TinyBronko

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Levothyroxine and HRT

My first post on here but have been following for the last 4 years and have learnt so much from all the different posts. My question is about taking HRT...

My first post on here but have been following for the last 4 years and have lea...

Mmagic

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Am I undermedicated? What should my next steps be?

I am currently on 125mg of Levothyroxine. Results from 5th July: TSH 1.2 (normal range 0.27 - 4.2 mU/L) FT4 15.2 (normal range 12 - 22 pmol/L) FT3 4.6...

I am currently on 125mg of Levothyroxine. Results from 5th July: TSH 1.2 (norma...

Kook22

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Results Advice

Hi I’m looking for some advice on my latest blood results please.Blood draw was done on Monday morning at 6am,I took my T4 and first dose of T3 at 6am on...

Hi I’m looking for some advice on my latest blood results please.Blood draw was ...

PrincessAnnie

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Percentage thro range

Sorry I know this has been mentioned numerous times but I can’t find info What are the ideal percentages through that range for T4 and T3 Thanks

Sorry I know this has been mentioned numerous times but I can’t find info What ...

Nutty56

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Latest NHS Bloods, opinions please.

Hi Well my surgery had to chase up the pathology lab for my blood tests, don't know what went on there. My ferritin is now 163, range 13-150. Folate still low...

Hi Well my surgery had to chase up the pathology lab for my blood tests, don't k...

Sparklingsunshine

•2 years ago

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Reducing levothyroxine and taking HRT

I would appreciate some thoughts on whether I should reduce my Levothyroxine from 125 daily to 125 x Mon-Fri and 100 x Sat/Sun to bring TSH up a little bit. GP...

I would appreciate some thoughts on whether I should reduce my Levothyroxine fro...

Pooky1

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Have I got mixed up

Hello Hope everyone is fine. I was wondering if anybody could answer the following query. I was sure that the NHS website suggested for further information on...

Hello Hope everyone is fine. I was wondering if anybody could answer the followi...

Ragerty

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Heart rate and hypothyroidism

So my heart rate drops between 55-65 when laying at rest I feel this is really low, could my hypothyroidism be effecting this. Will it kill me? I’m just scared...

So my heart rate drops between 55-65 when laying at rest I feel this is really l...

Dshadzz07

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Reduced down to 150mg

Thank you for all ur help that I posted about 2 weeks ago. I had my phone consultation yesterday and told him a few truths that I had to go on forums to know...

Thank you for all ur help that I posted about 2 weeks ago. I had my phone consu...

Jacks4

•2 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for July 2022

Oral Questions by Lord Hunt and Lord Borwick and others

To teva or not to teva? that is the question

The Weirdest Endo Appointment Ever ( with a positive ending!)!

Endo in Leeds

Low iron levels

Excising of thyroid

Family planning and treatment options (Graves)

T3 endo views ,, research to counter?

History of hypothyroidism treatment

Raised Ferritin, should I be concerned.

Help please!!

Insomnia

Don’t want to take levothyroxine

PULSE PRESSURE ~ how they used to check for overmedication before blood tests.

Hypothyroidism & Dementia

Recently diagnosed (Yesterday) advice sought please

Iron levels

Opinions please - Dr wants to reduce dose

Thyroid Peroxidase Ab Test results

Overwhelmed - graves

Methylprednisolone and prednisolone

Levothyroxine and HRT

Am I undermedicated? What should my next steps be?

Results Advice

Percentage thro range

Latest NHS Bloods, opinions please.

Reducing levothyroxine and taking HRT

Have I got mixed up

Heart rate and hypothyroidism

Reduced down to 150mg

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