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9am Cortisol blood test

hi all I’m due for my regular bloods today including 9am Cortisol - ie test to be done around 9am. however today I’ve been up since 5am whilst normally I...

hi all I’m due for my regular bloods today including 9am Cortisol - ie test to...

Wired123

•2 years ago

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liquid Levothyroxine side effects, eyesight problems?

After trying many combinations, for the past year I have been on liquid levothyroxine. on the mental health side I have found it fantastic. No anxiety issues...

After trying many combinations, for the past year I have been on liquid levothyr...

Maelanro

•2 years ago

77 Replies

Struggle with organisation and concentration.

I was lucky enough to see Dr Skinner about 15 years ago who prescribed me with armour after I couldn't tolerate thyroxine This was initially life changing...

I was lucky enough to see Dr Skinner about 15 years ago who prescribed me with a...

bobbyb

•2 years ago

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Going without Levothyroxine

Hi, How long can you safely go without Levothyroxine? Chemist keeps losing my prescription and doctors won't reissue for at least 2 weeks. A few years ago...

Hi, How long can you safely go without Levothyroxine? Chemist keeps losing m...

Hidden

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Reply

Yes i have been diagonsed with hashmotos and been taking levo for two years doctor refused an increase but found a consultant who would from 50 to 75 a day am...

Yes i have been diagonsed with hashmotos and been taking levo for two years doct...

Battlestar56

•2 years ago

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so I am very confused.

Finally saw Endo. he was very thorough and doing lots of bloodwork, etc. he sounded open to putting me on Armour, but he felt right now it might be too...

Finally saw Endo. he was very thorough and doing lots of bloodwork, etc. he so...

Thyroid2468

•2 years ago

20 Replies

T4 supplier

Hi could someone private message me a supplier of levothyroxine please. Many thanks in advance.

Hi could someone private message me a supplier of levothyroxine please. Many ...

Ariemai6

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Efficacy of subcutaneous Levothyroxine in a case of refractory hypothyroidism: A case report

If it works, seems very reasonable! Medicine (Baltimore).2022 Jul 1; 101(26): e29690. Published online 2022 Jun 30. doi:...

If it works, seems very reasonable! Medicine (Baltimore).2022 Jul 1; 101(...

helvella

Administrator•2 years ago

9 Replies

Cystitis looming

I think I’m about to suffer from cystitis shortly if not already started. All the classic symptoms are beginning. I want to nip it in the bud. . Given...

I think I’m about to suffer from cystitis shortly if not already started. All t...

App1

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Endo saga continues...

Hi all, Just having a moan really, so apologies in advance.... I seem to be getting nowhere trying to get any help to address my ongoing issues with my...

Hi all, Just having a moan really, so apologies in advance.... I seem to be ge...

Harley4

•2 years ago

33 Replies

Supressed TSH

I was summoned to GP surgery for blood tests last week. When I checked the results online I saw my TSH was flagged as it was 0.09. ( usually 0.29). I have...

I was summoned to GP surgery for blood tests last week. When I checked the r...

Countrykitten

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Hashmotos sufferer help with my blood test result

I have just got results for private blood test back can anyone please explain the following lab result TSH 0.85 mU/L 0.3-5.0 Free T4 10.9...

I have just got results for private blood test back can anyone please explain th...

Battlestar56

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Is it a breach of my patient rights when a GP does a thyroid blood test without telling me?

I’d be interested in opinions on whether my rights have been breached, as I’m feeling pretty mad about being told out of the blue to book a GP appointment...

I’d be interested in opinions on whether my rights have been breached, as I’m fe...

bluejourney

•2 years ago

89 Replies

are my vitamins still low

can someone give me their opinion on these results please

Rufusjill

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Sense-check, Hashi Swings, and inability to lose weight

I just wanted to sense check my plan for optimising my health, considering my latest blood tests have arrived. So scroll down to blood tests, as first, I am...

I just wanted to sense check my plan for optimising my health, considering my la...

CBDB

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Biotin before test

Hey I'm having a blood test Monday and was having this shake when I suddenly realised I better check it doesnt have biotin in as it can scew the results. Its...

Hey I'm having a blood test Monday and was having this shake when I suddenly re...

Flowerpot108

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Leelee

I had my bloods done last week and had a phone call yesterday from the Doctors saying they want to reduce my thyroxine (Teva) from 100 to 75 micrograms....

I had my bloods done last week and had a phone call yesterday from the Doctors s...

lizlee

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Medichecks test

I have a Medichecks kit but unfortunately the clinic I am supposed to go to can’t take my blood until 11 am. The nurse practitioner said she had been taking...

I have a Medichecks kit but unfortunately the clinic I am supposed to go to can’...

sweepandollie

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Advice after latest results please

Since last posting here I took your advice and increased my meds (previously 50 mcg levo and 10 mcg T3). So since mid June I have been taking 62 mcg levo and...

Since last posting here I took your advice and increased my meds (previously 50 ...

Zadock

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Help Understanding Results

Hi, I posted on here a few months ago when I received a diagnosis of Hashimotos based on blood test results and was waiting for an ultrasound.I've since...

Hi, I posted on here a few months ago when I received a diagnosis of Hashimot...

Holiday74

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Test Results - Help Please

Hi all, Following on from my post a few days ago I have now had test results back and your help would be much appreciated: Ferritin- 202.0 ug/L (Range: 13 -...

Hi all, Following on from my post a few days ago I have now had test results b...

Tristy

•2 years ago

7 Replies

new medication

hi , has anyone else experienced insomnia when starting on new meds? it seems now both brands I have tried at 25mg ….lead to me having increased energy …but...

hi , has anyone else experienced insomnia when starting on new meds? it seems n...

Specky1981

•2 years ago

17 Replies

cystitis with hypothyroidism

is it normal to have reoccurring cystitis with hypothyroidism? I have this now and again and only lasts a few hours to a couple of days but I’m wondering if...

is it normal to have reoccurring cystitis with hypothyroidism? I have this no...

Emmajane1994

•2 years ago

5 Replies

heart attack yesterday feeling overwhelmed

I had a heart attack yesterday morning and now I’m in hospital things look grim but staying possitve And just wanted to tell you all and hoping you will send...

I had a heart attack yesterday morning and now I’m in hospital things look grim ...

Timetraveler67

•2 years ago

32 Replies

Is Mexican Cynomel still available?

Does anyone know if Mexican Cynomel is still available? If anyone has a reliable source, please could you send me a private message? Many thanks.

Does anyone know if Mexican Cynomel is still available? If anyone has a reliabl...

Jow11

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Eltroxin vsLevothyroxine

I always take 150mcg Levothyroxine Mercury pharma brand and that works fine for me. My pharmacy could only get eltroxin last time, but said it is the exact...

I always take 150mcg Levothyroxine Mercury pharma brand and that works fine fo...

Flowerpot108

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Are blood tests affected by postal delay

Hi I hope someone can answer my question please. If a finger prick iron blood test is delayed in the post can it affect results ?. I sent it Monday morning...

Hi I hope someone can answer my question please. If a finger prick iron blood...

AS14

•2 years ago

3 Replies

T3 and excessive thirst

Hi! I wondered if anyone has experienced unquenchable thirst after they were prescribed T3? My endo prescribed 20mcg alongside 150 levo and I started Tuesday...

Hi! I wondered if anyone has experienced unquenchable thirst after they were pre...

Loulabelle70

•2 years ago

4 Replies

medichecks 21% off at the moment

hi all, if allowed, this is just to alert the group that there is 21% off all tests on Medichecks at the moment only until 1st August. Can take the tests...

hi all, if allowed, this is just to alert the group that there is 21% off all te...

Fizzyinch

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Would appreciate advice on these results

I am new to the forum and the diagnosis so would appreciate any advice. In May this year I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's after my antibodies test came...

I am new to the forum and the diagnosis so would appreciate any advice. In May...

Riana87

•2 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for July 2022

9am Cortisol blood test

liquid Levothyroxine side effects, eyesight problems?

Struggle with organisation and concentration.

Going without Levothyroxine

Reply

so I am very confused.

T4 supplier

Efficacy of subcutaneous Levothyroxine in a case of refractory hypothyroidism: A case report

Cystitis looming

Endo saga continues...

Supressed TSH

Hashmotos sufferer help with my blood test result

Is it a breach of my patient rights when a GP does a thyroid blood test without telling me?

are my vitamins still low

Sense-check, Hashi Swings, and inability to lose weight

Biotin before test

Leelee

Medichecks test

Advice after latest results please

Help Understanding Results

Test Results - Help Please

new medication

cystitis with hypothyroidism

heart attack yesterday feeling overwhelmed

Is Mexican Cynomel still available?

Eltroxin vsLevothyroxine

Are blood tests affected by postal delay

T3 and excessive thirst

medichecks 21% off at the moment

Would appreciate advice on these results

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All posts for July 2022

9am Cortisol blood test

liquid Levothyroxine side effects, eyesight problems?

Struggle with organisation and concentration.

﻿Going without Levothyroxine

Reply

so I am very confused.

﻿T4 supplier

Efficacy of subcutaneous Levothyroxine in a case of refractory hypothyroidism: A case report

Cystitis looming

Endo saga continues...

﻿Supressed TSH

Hashmotos sufferer help with my blood test result

Is it a breach of my patient rights when a GP does a thyroid blood test without telling me?

are my vitamins still low

Sense-check, Hashi Swings, and inability to lose weight

﻿Biotin before test

Leelee

Medichecks test

Advice after latest results please

﻿Help Understanding Results

Test Results - Help Please

new medication

cystitis with hypothyroidism

heart attack yesterday feeling overwhelmed

Is Mexican Cynomel still available?

﻿Eltroxin vsLevothyroxine

Are blood tests affected by postal delay

T3 and excessive thirst

medichecks 21% off at the moment

Would appreciate advice on these results

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

✏️ Have you signed the UK Government Petition for Thyroid Research Funding?

Topics

Archive

Going without Levothyroxine

T4 supplier

Supressed TSH

Biotin before test

Help Understanding Results

Eltroxin vsLevothyroxine