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Blood Test Results - TPA seem strange

Hi, I have just received my Medichecks results. The result for TPA is 9 The range is <34 I know this fluctuates but was surprised to see it under range....

Hi, I have just received my Medichecks results. The result for TPA is 9 The ...

Conniegirl

•2 years ago

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biotin and test results

hi everyone! :) Me again regarding those high T3 results. So after posting last time I realised that one of my postpartum supplements has biotin in it- I’m...

hi everyone! :) Me again regarding those high T3 results. So after posting last...

AnnaSo

•2 years ago

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Help interpreting my results

Hi, I am living abroad in Guatemala, do not have health insurance, I am 64 years old, on 100mg levothyroxine and would appreciate help interpreting my lab test...

Hi, I am living abroad in Guatemala, do not have health insurance, I am 64 years...

jennse23

•2 years ago

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Buying levothyroxine privately

Please can anyone send a private message to tell me where to purchase levothyroxine without prescription [from a reliable site]? I want to try and see if I can...

Please can anyone send a private message to tell me where to purchase levothyrox...

Guineapiggy

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Forgot my medication on french trip, got amazing service.

I recently went to France on cycling trip and discovered I'd bought all my medication EXCEPT T3. ( i take 125 thyroxine and 10 liothronine). I went in a...

I recently went to France on cycling trip and discovered I'd bought all my medic...

MarthaF

•2 years ago

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Graves disease but no treatment

saw the endo on 12th sept after a long wait who diagnosed graves disease. I have had no contact since and had to ask today for copy of his letter and the...

saw the endo on 12th sept after a long wait who diagnosed graves disease. I have...

Pinklew

•2 years ago

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Magnesium question

Hi all I've been taking the BetterYou D3000+k2 spray since 9th September. I've stopped taking a multivitamin and intend to replace the iron, B vitamins etc on...

Hi all I've been taking the BetterYou D3000+k2 spray since 9th September. I've ...

Souzy

•2 years ago

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List of sympathetic Endochronologists?

Hi I had RAI and currently on T4/T3 combo. I have been getting a private prescription from my GP for the T3 as in 2018 she said our PCC wouldn’t fund it. She...

Hi I had RAI and currently on T4/T3 combo. I have been getting a private prescr...

R2d2c3po

•2 years ago

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Study suggesting reasons why some patients remain insufficiently treated

Prevalence and predictors of adequate treatment of overt hypothyroidism - a population-based study January 2022 EXCLI Journal 21:104-116 ...

Prevalence and predictors of adequate treatment of overt hypothyroidism - a popu...

diogenes

Remembering•2 years ago

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To take or not to take...iodine?

I know this is a controversial subject, but would like to know if anyone with Hashimoto´s has taken iodine and noticed any benefits? The doctor who prescribed...

I know this is a controversial subject, but would like to know if anyone with Ha...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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B12 vitamin

Morning all, I have hypothyroidsim and on my medichecks blood test in Jan this year my b12 was 89.800 (37.5-188). This seems low. I've been taking Thorne...

Morning all, I have hypothyroidsim and on my medichecks blood test in Jan this ...

292426

•2 years ago

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Dilated pupils.

I’ve recently undergone surgery which may or may not have a bearing on this. I’m three weeks out, and the only medication I’m on is aspirin for clotting....

I’ve recently undergone surgery which may or may not have a bearing on this. I’...

Murphysmum

•2 years ago

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Thybon Henning doesn’t contain acacia?!

Sharing for info but also a question around changes to formulation. I’ve recently had my T3 increased which meant moving to Thybon Henning 20s. Since I’m...

Sharing for info but also a question around changes to formulation. I’ve rece...

hjh88

•2 years ago

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Feel rubbish after morning meds ……

I’m on combination T4:T3 (more T3 than T4 tho) Over the past year or so I’ve noticed when I wake up I’m feeling pretty good and normal, until I take my...

I’m on combination T4:T3 (more T3 than T4 tho) Over the past year or so I’ve n...

Anon_77

•2 years ago

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Hashimoto's v perimenopause

hi can i take menopace original for really bad hot flushes,then i am shivering . I have been underactive hashis about 10 years now and dont want hrt . Tia...

hi can i take menopace original for really bad hot flushes,then i am shivering ....

Tinamcdon

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Test results help please

Hi all. Sorry for the long post. I have had blood tests and would like some advice. One GP suggested B12 injection as B12 is low end of normal ( I have...

Hi all. Sorry for the long post. I have had blood tests and would like some advi...

Mum24

•2 years ago

31 Replies

Absolutely furious!

A couple of months ago my GP in his wisdom decided to drop my T4 from 100 to 75 a day as my T3 was 6 (range 3.8 to 6.8). It was unexpected test and I had...

A couple of months ago my GP in his wisdom decided to drop my T4 from 100 to 75 ...

serenfach

•2 years ago

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Advice re blood results and moving forward. Can i supplement nhs prescription?

Hi I'd really like some advice for moving forward. I have just had review with nhs endocrinologist after 3 month trial on t3. My blood results haven't been...

Hi I'd really like some advice for moving forward. I have just had review with ...

BiscuitBaby

•2 years ago

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Time For a Patient Union? No Matter What We Say or Do, Abuse Continues. Docs are necessarily Protected by Lawyers, Has OUR TIME not Come!?

Recalling Dr Skinner's World Thyroid Register... where I now think formal representation is due across the board, but especially for chronic illnesses and...

Recalling Dr Skinner's World Thyroid Register... where I now think formal repres...

LindaC

•2 years ago

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On combined t3/t4. FT4 and FT3 at bottom or out of range but increasing the dosage is barely raising the blood test results, TSH suppressed

I am at a loss regarding my blood test results over the past 18 months for FT4 and FT3, plus TSH. I wonder if anyone has insight, as I'm concerned that while...

I am at a loss regarding my blood test results over the past 18 months for FT4 a...

Reefseeker

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Would it be possible to pm me with sources for Armour thyroid ,, uk if possible Thankyou

looking for source of Armour thyroid

Val-55

•2 years ago

1 Reply

How difficult is it to change to T3 from Armour thyroid !

I have recently posted my daughters blood test results , she is 32 and has been taking Armour for a good 10 years . She really needs to increase her dose (...

I have recently posted my daughters blood test results , she is 32 and has been ...

Val-55

•2 years ago

3 Replies

GP says I'm not hypothyroid, considering going private - can anyone advise about costs inc private prescription, + other thoughts please?

Hi all, I previously gave my thyroid test results at...

FoggyThinker

•2 years ago

34 Replies

Reputable supplier Tiromel

hi all I have been a lurker here for awhile. I am looking for a reputable supplier of Tiromel. Please message me if you know of one. I have hashimotos and...

hi all I have been a lurker here for awhile. I am looking for a reputable supp...

jbyars

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Medichecks results guidance appreciated

I have received my most recent blood results from medichecks. I followed the adviced protocol before the early morning blood test. I take 100mcg of...

I have received my most recent blood results from medichecks. I followed the ad...

Starmen

•2 years ago

9 Replies

New thyroid results - stopping levo or another cause for symptoms?

Hello, I’ve just gotten results after being on 100 mcg levo. I do not feel any better. Antibodies not tested but are always negative. My biggest symptoms are...

Hello, I’ve just gotten results after being on 100 mcg levo. I do not feel any b...

Snooperkitty21

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Change in the time gap between taking the med and first meal

hello, I’ll describe the case, Presume that the dose is right when the patient is taking the med after getting up, then waiting one and a half hours before...

hello, I’ll describe the case, Presume that the dose is right when the patient...

Aghu

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Thyroxine

Sorry forgot to include I take 100mcg of thyroxine daily wackhardt brand

Starmen

•2 years ago

2 Replies

When to take what?

I am struggling to get timings right for meds and supplements, and would really appreciate any advice. I am currently taking - Thyroxine at 6.45 am, and...

I am struggling to get timings right for meds and supplements, and would reall...

Spangle15

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Aldosterone testing

Would anyone please be able to help me get an Aldosterone test?

Hidden

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Thyroid UK | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for September 2022

Blood Test Results - TPA seem strange

biotin and test results

Help interpreting my results

Buying levothyroxine privately

Forgot my medication on french trip, got amazing service.

Graves disease but no treatment

Magnesium question

List of sympathetic Endochronologists?

Study suggesting reasons why some patients remain insufficiently treated

To take or not to take...iodine?

B12 vitamin

Dilated pupils.

Thybon Henning doesn’t contain acacia?!

Feel rubbish after morning meds ……

Hashimoto's v perimenopause

Test results help please

Absolutely furious!

Advice re blood results and moving forward. Can i supplement nhs prescription?

Time For a Patient Union? No Matter What We Say or Do, Abuse Continues. Docs are necessarily Protected by Lawyers, Has OUR TIME not Come!?

On combined t3/t4. FT4 and FT3 at bottom or out of range but increasing the dosage is barely raising the blood test results, TSH suppressed

Would it be possible to pm me with sources for Armour thyroid ,, uk if possible Thankyou

How difficult is it to change to T3 from Armour thyroid !

GP says I'm not hypothyroid, considering going private - can anyone advise about costs inc private prescription, + other thoughts please?

Reputable supplier Tiromel

Medichecks results guidance appreciated

New thyroid results - stopping levo or another cause for symptoms?

Change in the time gap between taking the med and first meal

Thyroxine

When to take what?

Aldosterone testing

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